Book 1 of 4 in Rule of Scoundrels
A Rogue by Any Other Name
A decade ago, the Marquess of Bourne was cast from society with nothing but his title. Now a partner in London's most exclusive gaming hell, the cold, ruthless Bourne will do whatever it takes to regain his inheritance-including marrying perfect, proper Lady Penelope Marbury. A broken engagement and years of disappointing courtships have left Penelope with little interest in a quiet, comfortable marriage, and a longing for something more. How lucky that her new husband has access to an unexplored world of pleasures. Bourne may be a prince of London's illicit underworld, but he vows to keep Penelope untouched by its wickedness-a challenge indeed as the lady discovers her own desires, and her willingness to wager anything for them...even her heart.
- Spice
- 4/5
- Burn
- Medium
- Pages
- ~400
- Ending
- HEA
HEA means happily ever after: they end up together, for good.
How spicy is A Rogue by Any Other Name?
A Rogue by Any Other Name is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts around the middle.
- Steam: Explicit open door
- Burn: Medium burn
- When: Spice starts around the middle
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: Dual POV (both leads)
- Ending: Happily ever after
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- Death of a loved one
- Kidnapping
- Addiction / substance abuse
- Mental illness / anxiety / depression
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How spicy is A Rogue by Any Other Name?
A Rogue by Any Other Name is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts around the middle.
Is A Rogue by Any Other Name a standalone?
No. A Rogue by Any Other Name is book 1 of 4 in Rule of Scoundrels. It is the place to start. The series is complete.
What tropes are in A Rogue by Any Other Name?
A Rogue by Any Other Name features marriage of convenience, revenge plot, bad boy, regency. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does A Rogue by Any Other Name have content warnings?
Our notes for A Rogue by Any Other Name include: death of a loved one, kidnapping, addiction / substance abuse, mental illness / anxiety / depression. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after A Rogue by Any Other Name?
If you loved A Rogue by Any Other Name, try Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean, Wicked and the Wallflower by Sarah MacLean, The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare. They share its marriage of convenience and revenge plot energy at a similar spice level.