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Undeniable Rogue

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Gideon St. Goddard, Duke of Stanthorpe, had held his best friend, Hawksworth, on the battlefield of Waterloo as he died. Gideon promised to wed his friend's sister, Sabrina, and take care of her. But Gideon had not understood that Sabrina Whitcomb was the sister-in-law. Sabrina was also a widow, had twin (four year old) boys, and was VERY pregnant! Even so, Gideon lost his heart to them all upon sight.

Gideon quickly found out what a lovely woman Bree was, inside and out. Her deceased husband had been cruel to her and the boys. She married to provide for her children ... and hide from an evil man that still searched for her. Gideon knew it would take a lot of patience to earn the trust of the mother and the twins. But earn it he would!

***** AWESOME! To call this story incredible would be an understatement. I read the book twice. This is a hero worth dreaming about! Not the average hero in a book that the heroine had to win over. Not the average heroine that had one or two minor problems that seem to get out of proportion. Nope, the roles have been reversed! The heroine has several secrets and most are huge, and dangerous. The hero has to win the heroine and the twins over. I enjoyed this tale thoroughly! Highly recommended reading to all! Do not miss this title.

On a side note, Annette Blair if you read this, know that you have a new fan in me! Write faster! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

Along with its companion novel, An Unforgettable Rogue, this novel was sluggish, the characters did not engage and the story was thinly plotted. I found it difficult to keep my attention on it; there was that old feeling of a modern characters in a sometimes saccharine, Americanized story wrapped up in long dresses and neckcloths. Unfortunately, others have already done series about rogues and the like (and done them much better) and this one came across like a very faint copy. Undeniably forgettable, sadly.

What a fabulous book from Annette Blair. This book you can't put down. I was on edge reading it, until I was done with it. The children were such an added fun to this book. They were ever so mischievous and you just fall in love with those twins. Sabrina and Gideon's romance was so beautifully written. I still capture many images from this book, and its staying on my keepers shelf! I look forward to UNFORGETABLE ROGUE next!

I was pleasantly surprised with this book. Gideon acts like most men, not what most women would like men to act. He is determine to consummate his marriage and get Sabrina to love him. He very patient and understanding. Sabrina is wary and untrusting throughout most of the book. Which is one of few real complaints I have with this book. She never seems to understand that Gideon is not like the other man in her life. She is never emotionally strong enough to trust. The other compliant I have is that the book does not resolve the issue of Gideon's wealth.

Gideon St. Goddard, Duke of Stanthorpe, had held his best friend, Hawksworth, on the battlefield of Waterloo as he died. Gideon promised to wed his friend's sister, Sabrina, and take care of her. But Gideon had not understood that Sabrina Whitcomb was the sister-in-law. Sabrina was also a widow, had twin (four year old) boys, and was VERY pregnant! Even so, Gideon lost his heart to them all upon sight.

Gideon quickly found out what a lovely woman Bree was, inside and out. Her deceased husband had been cruel to her and the boys. She married to provide for her children ... and hide from an evil man that still searched for her. Gideon knew it would take a lot of patience to earn the trust of the mother and the twins. But earn it he would!

***** AWESOME! To call this story incredible would be an understatement. I read the book twice. This is a hero worth dreaming about! Not the average hero in a book that the heroine had to win over. Not the average heroine that had one or two minor problems that seem to get out of proportion. Nope, the roles have been reversed! The heroine has several secrets and most are huge, and dangerous. The hero has to win the heroine and the twins over. I enjoyed this tale thoroughly! Highly recommended reading to all! Do not miss this title.

On a side note, Annette Blair if you read this, know that you have a new fan in me! Write faster! *****

I loved it!!! The characters were wonderful. Some scenes warmed my heart, others made me laugh. The sexual tension between Sabrina and Gideon sizzled, and the children were adorable. In my opinion, any man who's willing to take on a ready-made family is a hero is to die for!
I couldn't put it down.
Thanks, Annette for a great read. I'll looking forward to the next book in your Rogue series.

Ms Blair always gives the reader an enjoyable read and UNDENIABLE ROGUE is definitely another great romance. I can't wait for the next one in this series.

I am not normally a romance reader, but I loved this book. The characters were captivating; even the children. I can't wait for the next book in the Rogue series!... Thanks Annette!

AN UNDENIABLE ROGUE is one of the best romances I've ever read! I finished it in a day, totally glued to the pages! It is the story of two people who need to learn to trust, and love. A very pregnant Sabrina Whitcomb is widowed and penniless, running and hiding from someone evil and cruel, from a past she is ashamed of. As her dear friend and brother-in-law lays dying at the Battle of Waterloo, he makes one final request, and asks his friend, Gideon St. Goddard, Duke of Stanthorpe, to pledge to marry and protect her. Gideon returns to London to wed his unkown bride-to-be, not knowing what to expect. Certainly not such a ravishing beauty, not a woman due to deliver a babe in 2 weeks, and especially not such an innocent, in spite of her delicate condition.

What did I love about the story? Everything! The list can go on and on. Mainly I loved the love story, the development of a relationship based on trust and caring that blossoms into true love. I adored the hero ... Gideon was kind and tender, understanding and at times surly, complimentary and sensitive, responsible and generous, sexy and... and he had such a wit about him, from what he thought to what he said, that I found myself smiling or chuckling at almost every page, especially in the first half of the book during his most frustrating moments with his new bride. He was a dream hero, and the way he fell in love with Sabrina's new babe was so heartwarming as to bring tears to the eye! The birthing scene was amazing ... really so well written, and Gideon came through to save the day!

Sabrina had a cruel past with men, and she really needed to learn to trust in order to let go of her fears for herself and her family, and to allow herself to lose the control she held onto like a lifeline,  and thus lose her heart to Gideon. She had many secrets she was keeping from Gideon, amongst them, two particularly important ones which he discovers on his own. I won't reveal any spoilers because the discovery is too much fun for the reader ... but once again, Gideon came through like a knight in shining armor and made me smile and feel all warm and fuzzy inside! The secondary characters in the story add dimension and humor, as well as allowing the hero and heroine to discover more about themselves and each other through their interaction with them.

The sexual tension between Gideon and Sabrina was palpable. There was such tenderness in the intimate scenes, that again, Gideon stood out as an exceptional and extremely sensitive man. Annette writes some scenes that, IMO, were more intimate in certain ways than many of the steamiest scenes I've ever read in romance. They were intimate in a "soul-touching" way. To me, the way Gideon worshipped Sabrina's very ripe and pregnant body, finding her beautiful and Goddess-like was extremely intimate. The way he liked just sleeping with her naked in his arms, their bodies intertwined, before ever having consummated their marriage, that was very intimate to me. And his repeated joy in watching the infant suckling at her breast was also extremely intimate ... not in a sexual way, but in an a bonding sort of way. A private and personal way. And yes, in a worshipping way. (...) I believe many women who have nursed their babies as I did, and also had a close bond with their husbands, might really understand and connect very well with that scene, that extremely intimate moment ... smile knowingly, and find it very touching. It is a scenario not many authors will touch upon ... as some readers who have never been there might think "Ewww!" But I could connect with that, and thought it was so beautiful!

Beyond the outstanding love story, there was also danger lurking. Evil in Sabrina's past that threatens to destroy all the security and hope and love she has found in the arms of Gideon. One that will destroy her family and her new home. I found myself on the edge of my seat toward the conclusion of the book, while I applauded the ending!

I can't wait to start the sequel, AN UNFORGETTABLE ROGUE!"

Annette Blair is one the most talented Regency romance writers on the market today. AN UNDENIABLE ROGUE is a quick, easy read with a fast-paced plot that kept me on my toes. As a hero, Giddeon St. Goddard is a kind-hearted rogue who turns a group of misfits into a family. The ending satisfies and lingers long after the book is closed, with a surprise thrown in for good measure. AN UNDENIABLE ROUGE entertains with laughter, tears and love and celebrates of the importance of family.