Guest Review: Scoundrel by Zoe Archer

READY FOR ACTION…


London Harcourt’s father is bent on subjugating the world’s magic to British rule. But since London is a mere female, he hasn’t bothered to tell her so. He’s said only that he’s leading a voyage to the Greek isles. No matter, after a smothering marriage and three years of straitlaced widowhood, London jumps at the opportunity—unfortunately, right into the arms of Bennett Day.


RISKING IT ALL…


Bennett is a ladies’ man, when he’s not dodging lethal attacks to protect the powers of the ancients from men like London’s father. Sometimes, he’s a ladies’ man even when he is dodging them. But the minute he sees London he knows she will require his full attention. The woman is lovely, brilliant, and the only known speaker of a dialect of ancient Greek that holds the key to calling down the wrath of the gods. Bennett will be risking his life again—but around London, what really worries him is the danger to his heart…

This is the second book in the Blades of the Rose series (the first is Warrior). This book opened with London. She is the daughter of the head of the Heirs of Albion (the bad guys). Her secret passion is languages, but her father thinks that all women are weak and stupid and are in need of total guidance. Unknown to him she has become an expert in ancient languages. When he discovers it he decides he can use her for his own gain. Bennett is in Greece trying to uncover some information about the Heirs and runs into London but does not know who her family is. He is intrigued by her and meets with her again, still not knowing who she is.

By the time he finds out he is already drawn to her and is unsure of where she stands with her father. He kidnaps her and tells her about the Heirs and the Blades and what her father is trying to accomplish and then send her back to her father to make up her own mind about what to do. This is so outlandish to her she is not sure what to think. And she loves the fact that Bennett is willing to let her decide for her self, which her father would never let her do. But now that she knows she starts to see more signs and understand more of what she has been seeing and hearing all these years. She confronts her father and he tells her the truth, why he brought her along and that the Heirs need her help with a translation. She goes along with it wanting to believe in her father. Then Bennett shows up again to find out her decision, whether she wants to stay with her father or escape with Bennett.

This was another great action adventure romance. Lots of fun. London has been married but it was not a love match. She married because she was told to and it was her duty. Her husband saw her as a convenience and as a step toward more power in the Heirs. She meets Bennett and is drawn to his masculinity, his mind, his loyalty and his honor. He opens up a whole new world to her and she latches on with all she has. She loves the adventure and the ability to use the knowledge she has spent so long learning. She is a very loyal and strong woman, a great character.

Bennett is a master in seduction and in escapes. He loves his work with the Blades, it gives him purpose and a higher goal for his life. He is intrigued by London, she is his enemy’s daughter but she is so full of life and honor that he cannot help but be drawn to her. They light up each other, and the sheets, as they travel with two Greek companions and try to save the world from the Heirs getting a hold of another Source.

Their two companions were fun to watch as they bantered and refused to acknowledge that they were attracted to one another. It was a good secondary romance to watch unfold.

This book have a great storyline, is hot and lots of fun to read. Definitely recommend it to those who love a good adventure romance story.

I give this one a 4.5 out of 5

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