This story has an exciting, tense plot which deals with deception, betrayal, and vengeance - and of course love and passion! Victor Cale takes a job as one of the Duke's Men and is out to apprehend a jewel thief - his wife. He thinks she is the jewel thief who left him in Amsterdam ten years ago. Victor's wife, Isa is not the thief he thinks he's after, but has gone into hiding. She has created a whole new life for herself and is creating jewelry, both real and paste. Victor and Isa finally try to come to terms with their past in order to apprehend the real thieves? This is a story about misunderstanding, trust, and ultimately love conquering all - and I highly recommend it. When the Rogue Returns is the story of Isabella and Victor, two young newlyweds who were separated in a scheme instigated by Isa's family. Isa believes that Victor has abandoned her with his share of the stolen jewels while Victor believes that Isa has stolen the jewels and left him to take the blame. But Victor never stopped looking for Isa and, after almost 10 years, he finally finds her, living under an assumed name and posing as a widow in Scotland. He wants answers and so does she. Even though they're angry at each other and hurt, they still have feelings for one another. Can they overcome their past and have to have a future together?I am a fan of Sabrina Jeffries and really enjoyed the first book in this series, What the Duke Desires, and had pretty high expectations for this one. Happily I was not disappointed and When the Rogue Returns is a quick, sexy read with a lot of heart. The estranged lovers trope is one that I usually enjoy in romance novels. There is a chemistry that is present when two people have known each other and are then apart for many years that ratchets up the intensity of the story. I also love the idea of two people who were once in love re-learning each other and falling back in love. I liked that Isabella and Victor took their time getting to know each other again. They both have secrets and they have to learn to trust each other and their feelings. Years of bitterness, anger and resentment take time to heal and I liked that Jeffries did not rush them. It made their relationship more believable and I was rooting for them the whole way.I really liked both Victor and Isa but Isa was my favorite. She is not your average historical romance heroine. Isa left the only two people she knew in the world to start a new life, while she was pregnant no less. She has a skilled job and is at the top of her field. She held her own against Victor and the two clash but also compliment each other beautifully. There's a lot of sexual tension in the book and when Victor and Isa finally get together, well, it's worth the wait.There isn't a lot of suspense or mystery to the plot (though it gets more exciting in the latter part of the book) but I didn't mind and was happy to focus on Isabella and Victor. I had high expectations for this book and I was not disappointed. When the Rogue Returns is a sexy, funny and satisfying romance that begs to be read in one sitting. This series has become one of my go-to reads when I need a pick me up and I can't wait for the next book in the series.*I received this book free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This, in no way, affected my opinion or review of this book.
What do You think about When The Rogue Returns (2014)?
I'm hooked on this series. I want to find out what happens to all the characters.
—like
Totally lacking in chemistry. Bland, dry, and tasteless.
—Bekah
