I was initially drawn to The Dangerous Love of a Rogue because I usually love a good reformed rake story. Jane Lark can write. Her prose flows well, the pacing keeps the story moving, and the Regency setting is always fun to escape into. The chemistry between Andrew and Mary had its moments, and I appreciated the tension and scandal that surrounded their relationship.

That said, I really struggled to connect with the male main character in this one. While the book was well-written overall (a few typos here and there, but nothing major), Andrew never really felt like a truly reformed rogue to me. He loved Mary, sure, but he consistently put his own needs first and couldn’t seem to understand her feelings. His emotional immaturity and lack of consideration made it hard for me to root for him, and, honestly, I found myself agreeing with Mary’s family more than I expected to. Especially with his initial interest in her being so focused on her innocence and how it could help him. Maybe if his backstory had been more fleshed out, I’d have had more empathy for him, but as it was, he came off as frustrating rather than endearing.

Still, the book was enjoyable overall and worth a read if you like characters that are flawed and not totally redeemed in the end.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the chance to review this ARC. All opinions are my own.

Lord Andrew is a rogue, a fortune hunter... He wants to marry a wealthy bride for her money and he actually falls for Mary- who is the sister of a wealthy duke.... Can she trust him?

Love the romance. It's steamy and fun. Andrew is terrific and I love Mary. Love their chemistry. Swoony romance.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.