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Rogue Countess (Regency Rogues Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Amy Sandas (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,935 ratings
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Betrayed and forced into marriage, the Countess of Blackbourne will never forgive the husband who abandoned her.

After eight long years away, the Earl of Blackbourne, Jude Sinclair returns to England with one purpose; to find his wife and end his farce of a marriage. Hardened and cynical from his self-imposed exile, he is shocked to experience a fierce attraction to the woman his wife has become. But even that will not alter his plan to finally be free of her.

Clever and determined, Anna Locke is the successful owner of the finest Thoroughbred stables in Britain. Threatened by a blackmailer desperate to ensure Jude never learns the true circumstances of their marriage, Anna must choose between fighting against her husband or fighting for him.

With a past tangled in lies, Anna and Jude’s marriage becomes a battleground as passionate anger slides too easily into bold desire. Can they overcome mutual distrust to destroy a long-held secret before it destroys them?
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Regency Rogues

Revenge, Scandal, and Seduction in Regency England.

Rogue Countess

Reckless Viscount

Rebel Marquess

Relentless Lord

Rogue Countess

Forced into marriage by her family and abandoned by her husband, Anna vowed to never again be anyone's pawn. Her only weakness might be the love she still harbors for the man who betrayed her.

Reckless Viscount

A womanizing rake must learn to believe in love before it is too late. In a marriage that begins with an abduction and hasty elopement, can desire become something more?

Rebel Marquess

The Marquess of Rutherford has been avoiding the marriage noose for years. The last thing he expected was to end up engaged to a woman with even less desire to marry than he has.

Relentless Lord

Miles Whitely is a shameless flirt with a wicked reputation. When Hannah Walpole declares she cannot be seduced, Miles eagerly accepts her unwitting challenge.

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"...an emotional story that will keep readers turning pages..." - RT Book Reviews

About the Author

Amy grew up in a small dairy town in central Wisconsin and after earning a Liberal Arts degree from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, she returned to her home state (to a slightly larger town) and lives there with her husband, three children and a wild little pup. She has cultivated a way to focus on writing Regency and Western Historicals about dashing, and sometimes dangerous, men who know just how to get what they want and women who at times may be reckless, bold, and unconventional, but who always have the courage to embrace all that life and love have to offer. The rest of her time is spent supporting her kids in their various endeavors, keeping up with the household, and squeezing in some stolen moments with her husband.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071J9B1QV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (May 30, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 30, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2643 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,935 ratings

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Amy Sandas’s love of romance began one summer at thirteen when she complained of boredom. One of her mother’s Barbara Cartland books ended up in her hands and an obsessive interest was born. Her affinity for writing began with pre-teen poetry and led to a Creative Writing BA from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. She currently lives with her husband and three amazing kids in Central Wisconsin but dreams of someday retiring on a sunny beach somewhere. She enjoys pizza, wine, and dark brooding heroes.

Amy writes historical romance about dashing, and sometimes dangerous, men who know just how to get what they want and women who at times may be reckless, bold, and unconventional, but who always have the courage to embrace all that life and love have to offer. For her, Romance has always been a way to explore the multi-faceted experiences of love, from the angsty struggles to the HEAs. She has always loved the journey of an individual growing into themselves through the connection with another, learning that happiness, redemption, even bliss is possible, for everyone. Romance is about hope.

You can find Amy on her website at http://amysandas.com

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Rebecca Bryant
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Read
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2022
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As I began this book I was immediately taken in by our heroine. She was strong, beautiful, and smart. She is set on making her husband who abandoned her at 16 regret the choice he made.

This enemy-to-lover storyline is a well-written one. What I liked most was it was a deeper story than just what we get in the beginning. As I delved deeper into the story of Jude and Anne I began to realize there were people and choices made that directed the course of these two characters' life. This made me begin rooting for them to find the truth and find true love.

I felt the author did a great job creating a story that made you want to turn the page to see what happened.

I also loved that the characters were strong-willed, intelligent, and forgiving. I really enjoyed reading this story and would love to read more by this author.
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Mary Miller
4.0 out of 5 stars The lost husband returns
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2022
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This was a good regency romance of a young counters making a life on her own as her husband abanded her minutes after the wedding. Every well written and enjoyable to read.
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C. Potts
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Chemistry, Good Story
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2022
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Jude/Earl of Blakbourne married Anna eight years ago. He left an hour later. He returns home to end their marriage, but he is attracted to the woman she has become. She owns he finest thoroughbred stables in Britain. She is threatened by a blackmailer and must choose fighting with or against her husband. Jude was bitter about the past. Anna was disappointed about the way he left. She grew up and had a successful business. She was admirable, and Jude respected her. The author does a good job of describing the chemistry between Jude and Anna. Their stubbornness is a challenge. I love the story. It is well written.
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Karen
5.0 out of 5 stars Rogue Countess (Regency Rogues Book1
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
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Amy Sandas masterfully colors her words for her readers enjoyment. This was the first time for me to read one of her books and I am anticipating my next book by her. She truly knows how to write an historical romance.
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Ms. A
4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 Rounded to 4 Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2019
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The storyline may have not been the most original but the execution is worth reading. I enjoyed reading the book and going through the varied emotions evoked by the characters and the situations they are in. There were a lot of things I liked about this book but there were some aspects of it that did not sit well with me as a reader. Spoilers ahead.

The hero and heroine was forced into marriage after being set up by the heroine’s sister and father. The hero blames the heroine and off he goes abroad to live a life of pleasure while hating the heroine. Eight years after their wedding he comes back and he tries to convince the heroine to annul the marriage. The heroine, who was now successful and gorgeous, decided to make it difficult for the hero and refused him just out of spite. But eventually, after a battle of wills (not angsty but really entertaining to read) the heroine finally just gave her consent to have the marriage annulled. And of course by this time the hero got to know her better already and is having doubts about everything. Eventually, the truth prevails and, boom, happy ending.

Let me start with the aspects I did not like. The hero was blatant in his pursuit of women. He tried to proposition the heroine during a masquerade when he did not recognize her. Eventually, she did reveal herself after he tried to seduce her. He felt intense attraction to the heroine but at the same time that he is trying to seduce the heroine, he has a mistress living in his hotel room. He acted like a victim justifying his hedonistic ways. In the meantime we have the heroine abandoned at 16yrs old, betrayed by her own family and her own husband and yet she rose above it and became a successful businesswoman. I did not get why the estrangement had to be eight years but I guess it is the author’s prerogative. I like that the heroine did not immediately have sex with the hero given that the entire time he was trying to annul their marriage. So I did not mind that the sex came at around the 70% mark of the book. In fact, I wish the heroine did not give in at all (and that is saying something because I appreciate the sexy time aspects of romance novels). I understand that there had to be elements of suffering and heartbreak and misunderstanding. But when the truth came to light and the hero realized he has wronged the heroine in a most grievous manner then I certainly expect a balance. For the pages dedicated to the heartbreak and suffering and misunderstanding there should be equal number of pages (if not more because I am vindictive by nature) dedicated to groveling and payback. As a reader, this is what I expect from second chance romance books. Why just showcase the drama of abandonment and suffering and injustice? There is a certain amount of satisfaction to be derived in reading about the vindication and the process of begging for forgiveness and healing. Given the quickness of the resolution and reconciliation I would have appreciated an epilogue. Sadly, this book had none. Overall, I cannot deny that this book was well-written.
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Lorraine
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2024
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First time reading a period drama and totally loved it! Descriptive and well written.
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Toasee
1.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't like this one even if I tried!!
Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2019
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Premise of storyline was an old one but decided to give this a try. I could not get into the main characters - the H was a selfish ass and coward, the h wimpy. Both were forced into marriage - H was 22 and h 16. H blames the heroine for drugging him and getting into bed with him, traps him into marriage etc. He abandons her right after the ceremony and takes off for 8 years.
Really!!!! He was engaged to the older sister, she was the one that made a drink for him right before he fell asleep...he couldn't figure out something was weird with a 16 year old in bed with him?????
Oh no, he jumped onto a ship and takes off instead- i could understand staying away to clear his head but what did he do instead - he committed adultery over and over!
He returns to take his place in society after his father dies, trying to be honourable and noble (like his father, what a crock). When he first met his wife after 8 yrs, he did not recognize her and he is kissing and mauling her (DOG). The h was supposed to be a strong business woman etc, rather than a frigging spine, she is feeling desire for him and can't think straight - WTF?? He had no morals whatsoever..even when he returned to England, he had a mistress staying with him.
His adulterous behaviour was never addressed in the book, no remorse or forgiveness - the h just welcomed him with open arms and all is well. No, no and NO. This stuck in my craw - my hot button issue!
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Beth Law
5.0 out of 5 stars Regency romance
Reviewed in Australia on May 8, 2024
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Well Amy you did a top job of putting a Regency romance story on paper. Love is such a precious thing is has always had such tales to tell even though this took quite a number of years to come to light. Men often think they have the upper hand.
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Patricia Lloyd-Jones
3.0 out of 5 stars Lovely I enjoyed this book so much.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2024
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I enjoyed this book so much that I wish I had a 'Jude' too. Anna was a great heroine, although a bit annoying sometimes too.
Fancy going after a kidnapped person without some kind of weapon, in case of need!,
Still different times I suppose!
Anyway, well done and" can I have some more please" ....
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Linda Gilmore
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely story which I thoroughly enjoyed. Amy Sandas writes great books
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2018
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A lovely story which I thoroughly enjoyed. Amy Sandas writes great books. The 4 books in the series are the lives of 4 male friends and cant wait to read Book 2. Well worth reading. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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