Teach a Rogue New Tricks

I have read a few Charlie Lane books and so far have enjoyed every one. I had not, however, read the book where Cassius appears previously as a total villain. In this book, we meet him hiding out at his best friends place, staring down at the family in the garden. Ada Cavendish spots him lurking in the window and goes to investigate. Cassius has returned from exile in France determined to become a better person and in Ada spies a chance for self improvement. For Ada, Cassius represents adventure but of course it doesn't stay that straightforward for long.

This is a well written, funny and engaging book and I love that Cassius doesn't ever quite lose his rough edges. Highly recommend - and read some of Charlie's other books whilst your at it! I'm off to dig about for Bax & Willow's story right now.

This is an awesome book!
Filled with passion and romance this book which is the epitome of love.
A villainous rogue. A bluestocking in search of adventure. A partnership destined to end in exile or love.
Ada Cavendish has spent the last five years in the country taking care of her siblings. She can mend a ripped stocking, tend a scrapped knee, and deliver a scathing lecture after any misbehavior.
But she’s ready for a change. What better time than her first London Season? She’ll run a little wild and have a little fun before returning to her quiet domestic existence.
Cassius Albee is a future Earl of Brookmere. But he’s also a villain. He was exiled to France after the attempted abduction of his sister-in-law. Now he’s returned determined to reform his roguish ways.
He’s developed a plan for self-improvement. But he’s missing the one thing everyone knows a rake must have in order to reform—a good woman.
And when the smart and bold Miss Cavendish delivers a perfect lecture on the depravity of eavesdropping, he knows he’s found the one.
Ada agrees to teach Cass the basics of good behavior if he’ll help her break a few rules. But can a rake really learn new tricks, or will their perfect plan end in utter ruin?
The second novel in Charlie Lane’s new Cavendish Family series will keep you laughing and swooning all the way to a happily ever
Charlie Lane writes a stupendous book which is the epitome of love.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.

An endearing story of redemption for one character and freedom for another. The plot was well paced...never felt like it was dragging. There's a lot of humor, which is always a good thing for me. It kept me engaged throughout. I would definitely recommend this books.
Thanks to NetGalley and Charlie Lane for this ARC, which I voluntarily read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Will her dreams and his hopes find a common path …

I remember reading Cassius’ brother story, where he played quite the role of the villain.
So after everything he did, how to redeem a man who nearly destroyed his legacy, kidnapped his sibling’s lover, made his brother’s life quite an ordeal.
But I loved every step he took to his redemption, flawed with ups and downs, but amusing as his thoughts he writes in his red little notebook.
Plus we see him again only after he went through hell having realized the wrongness of his deeds, eaten by his guilt and shame.
He is a man walking a thin line trying to better himself but unable to see his worth so lost between two worlds, his past behaviors and the unknown as everything outside his reminiscing of his past behavior is like an uncharted road.
Until a proper Miss steps in his sight, and upends even more his world.
Ada longs for adventure, after years taking of her kin, she wants a life outside nurturing her family. Yet she does not feel she deserves it, she still must be the prim and proper miss even when her mind yells at her to grab life by the horns.
Why then, how the sudden offer of a study in a cad’s redeeming looks like the bit of fun her existence is seriously lacking.
But with it comes danger and understanding of her own plights.

I loved them together, Ada is closely the only one really seeing Cass, she is not blind to his faults but accepts them as a feat of his past as they do not define him wholly. Cassius is aware of her first as a means to an end but quickly she brings to life new needs and longings. Yet how can they reach an understanding when so much parts them.
5 stars for this moving tale of finding one’s self.

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I have been granted an advance copy by the author, here is my true and unbiased opinion.

Reforming a rogue is every woman's secret dream and Ada's is coming to life. Cass is everything she is not: rogue, rake, careless and advenotrous. She is a responisble lady who always puts needs of others first. But he ignites unsual interest in her and she cannot deny the passion she feels for him. The book has it all, intriguiging love story, witty and humorous dialogues and just righ quantity of steam. One of the best regency romances I read. I discovered Ms. Lane with this book but I will be following her work in the future, so should you.

Very good book. In a time when a lot of books follow similar premises, neither Ada nor Cass are your typical heroine-hero. However both are extremely likable and their idiosyncrasies only make for a more enjoyable reading experience.
Thank you Charlie Lane, Empowered Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me an advance copy for my honest feedback.

Thank you so much to NetGalley for sending me Teach a Rogue New Tricks to read! This is the first ARC book I’ve received, so I was excited to be approved.

This is actually the first book I’ve read by Charlie Lane. I bought the first book in this series, but I haven’t read it yet. I’ll definitely be reading it now. 😊

To start off with, I’m not sure if it was just a formatting issue, but page 23 and 25 were largely duplicate text. There were a couple other spots where this happened. I’m sure that will get sorted out before the book release.

I devoured this book! I read it in one day because I was so excited.

Cassius Albee deems himself a villain. He abducted his brother’s fiancé, gets into trouble and is then exiled to France. He returns to England to change his ways. I superficially love the name Cassius/Cass, so I knew I would love his character from the start. And I did!

Ada Cavendish is 26 years old. I really enjoy older heroines when the book is set in regency England. She largely takes care of her siblings and her family. She’s used to helping others above herself.

It’s a classic story to have the heroine help reform the rakish rogue, but I thought this was done so well. I think the chemistry between Cass and Ada was palpable. They just seemed to melt together from the start. Yes, Cass did some bad things, but I didn’t think of him as a bad person. He genuinely wanted to change and I love that about characters.

I think the romance was fast paced and I prefer that to slow burns. I love books with good dialogue. It felt like Cass and Ada were getting to know one another. These characters were fleshed out and fun. They had real personalities. I also loved the conversations they had about books, haha. I don’t want to give away too much to spoil the book.

If I have to give a constructive criticism, part of the dialogue did seem a little modern at times. Ada did seem to have some modern views, but I don’t care. I still loved she was a strong heroine. The side characters also didn’t seem to be as prominent in the book, but I don’t have any major downsides.

I’m not sure if both epilogues are meant to be used or if one will be cut, but I love the second epilogue most.

I will definitely be checking out more books by Charlie Lane! I truly loved reading it. It had all the feels. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves fun historical romance with a morally gray bad boy and a bookish heroine.

Thank you!

-Shaina Burris

Thoroughly loved reading the amazing, engaging, and mesmerizing historical romance story. When Cassius Albee, the Earl of Brookmere, a villain and a rogue, needs a good woman who is willing to help him reform himself, he meets the perfect one, Ada Cavendish. While Cassius wants to change for the better, Ada wants an adventure. Read thee highly recommended, wonderfully written, and riveting story that captures the reader's attention from the first page until the last page of the story. Can't wait to read the next book in the series!
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Teach a Rogue New Tricks by Charlie Lane is book Two in The Cavendish Family Series. This is the story of Cassius Albee 'Cass' and Ada Cavendish. Cass is back from be exiled after a mishap with kidnapping his sister in law. Ada has come to town for some excitement from her country living and the responsibility of taking care of her siblings. This leads her to meet Cass and they strike a deal if she will show him how to improve himself he will show her the behind the scene excitement she wants. Enjoyed their story.

While this is Book 2 of the Cavendish series, I recommend reading the entire London Secrets series to fully appreciate the hero's back story. After being exiled for his villainous deeds, Cass returns knowing he must reform to rejoin his family. While staying at a friend's house, he meets Ada and knows she will be the perfect governess to help him mend his ways. And of course, they find what they need in each other. Loved it!

Ada Cavendish life has gone from caring for her siblings for the past five years, to a possible marriage with a neighbour, brought about by expectation. So when she meets Cassius Albee, the future Earl of Brookmere, she sees the possibility of an adventure when he asks her to help him reform. Can Ada be the one, to teach him the correct behaviour so that he can return to society and make amends with his family? Or will they both be ruined/
I found myself captivated by the first few chapters with Cass and Ada, seeing each other from a distance, and wondering of the possibility of the other. Ada in her desire to do something new, was intrigued by Cass and his ability to say whatever he thought, without the filter of expectation. Cass saw in Ada, someone who was genuine in her desire to be his friend and to help him succeed. As their relationship developed, so too did their own sense of self-worth. I also enjoyed the wisdom of Ada’s father and her step-mother, who support Ada in her actions. Simply writing this review, has brought a smile to my face, as I remember the sweet yet sensual romance between this couple. I look forward to reading the new book in this series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley and Empowered Publishing. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Teach a Rogue New Tricks is a delightful, amusing and charming book. We have a "villain" trying to reform himself and a "good girl" who is trying to break out of the life she is expected to live, and doesn't want. The dialogue is witty and, although there is plenty of angst it never weighs the story down. I loved it. 4-1/2 smiling stars

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for giving me an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thank you NetGalley and Empowered Publishing for this ARC in exchange for my fair and honest review.

Charlie Lane is a new author to this reader and “Teach a Rogue New Tricks” (Cavendish Family Series #2) was a story filled with love and romance. Cass, cast as a villain and Ada, a bluestocking seeking adventure after spending five years of her life taking care of her siblings. Awaiting her first London Season, she meats the Ear of Brookmere peering out of a window and is determined to uncover the man. A chance meeting intertwines two people into a slow building romance that leads to love.

This was an endearing story where Cass is needing redemption and Ada, her freedom. The plot was well paced and I enjoyed it from beginning to end. The main characters are very likeable individuals…a rogue being reformed and a woman with dreams of adventure. There were witty moments, humor, and just the right amount of intimate steam that I enjoy in my historical romance readings. A well-written story by Ms. Lane and I look forward to reading more from her and this series. Recommend the read.