A review by keepingyouonread
A Rogue to Remember by Emily Sullivan

3.0

I previously read book 3 of this series so wanted to go back to Rogue to Remember. Lottie and Alec grew up under the care of their guardian Sir Alfred. Lottie is his niece and Alec a friend’s son. When Alex confesses his love of Lottie, Alfred wants better for her and bribes Alec to leave. Five years later they are reunited when Alfred falls ill. 

What I liked: Childhood friends to lovers was cute. I appreciated how much Alec cared for her. 

The details of Italy was a nice change from my usual Regency England setting. 

The ending was nice and sets up book two. 

What didn’t work for me: I’ve learned from the two books I’ve read, Sullivan is on the mild end of steam. It’s usually late in the book and only one scene. That being said, I think the build-up was a little long. Both characters admit to the reader they love each other but refuse to tell each other. 

Alec’s spy duties and the mystery involving a traitor seemed to lack detail. 

Who should read it: Friends to lovers/second chance romance fans. If you want a book that’s steamy but not too many open door scenes.