Rogue Countess by Amy Sandas

 

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I was excited to finally finish reading this book that has been on my list for some time. Do you make a book list or just read whatever looks good? 

Book Description

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?

About Amy Sandas

Amy’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. 

For Amy, 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. 

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.

She writes in the early mornings while her young kids are still asleep and recently claimed a life where she can focus on writing as her full-time job. In the evenings, Amy is a wife and mother who enjoys pizza, wine, and dark brooding heroes … namely, her husband.

My Thoughts

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.