Both Philip and Rose have very good reasons for not wanting to marry, but what happens when true friendship and a lot of lust turns into love? Guilt wars with honour, a little mystery and mayhem as these two struggle to find their own HEA.

This book was a romance from a different perspective. Unlike most regencies, the story begins 2 years after the main characters became lovers. I enjoyed the different perspective, the characters and the underlying mystery. I have purchased earlier books in this series, but have not read them yet. I will now!

I love this series! That being said this was not my favorite book in the series. I still enjoyed this book and I loved visiting with all the Libertine Scholars and their wives. I can't wait for her next book!

I know I have mentioned in other reviews how much I like historical romance and I do know that I have mentioned, on several occasions, how much I dislike reading books that are in a series out of series order. Well, A Love to Remember not only fulfilled my historical romance craving (I have read contemporary a lot these days) but it also can be read as a standalone book. Which made me very thankful because I have enjoyed the two books I have read out of this series.

What I really enjoyed about A Love to Remember was that Rose was no innocent virgin. She was married and widowed at a young age….leaving her to explore her sexuality. That is something that is almost unheard of in most historical romances that I have read and to be honest, it was very refreshing to read. There was no de-flowering scene when Philip and Rose had sex and Rose knew what she liked and she knew how to please Philip. I. Freaking. Loved. It. Don’t get me wrong, I love a romance where the virgin is de-flowered but sometimes it gets old. So when you have an older woman (26 for that era was considered old) who decided that she was going to be in charge of her body (again, for that era…totally unheard of since women were considered men’s property) and who fully enjoyed sex, I couldn’t get enough.

I really liked Rose too. She had a mind of her own, knew what she wanted and wasn’t about to let a man order her around. She loved with her whole heart…be it her son, Drake, or Philip, who she had loved her years. But she was also realistic and knew that her and Philip’s relationship was just sex based….even though she loved him. I also like that she wasn’t at all bothered by her “Wicked Widow” reputation. But I did find some fault with that. While I loved that she was sexually aware and that she took lovers, I really couldn’t help but think “Would have the ton really accepted her in real life“. Honestly, that is probably the only thing that I could find to complain about with this book.

Philip, I wanted to strangle most of the book. He kept things so close to his chest that I kinda wanted to shake him and say “Dude, you love her…just go tell her.” But no, being a typical man, he refused to act on his feelings until it was almost too late. While I wanted to strangle him, I did feel bad for him. He had survivor’s guilt over surviving the battle that got his older brother and heir killed. It affected everything that he did from that day forward. It almost cost him his relationship with Rose. It took two acts of violence to wake him up.

Speaking of that, I didn’t see that plot twist coming. Nothing leading up to it until Rose received the note in her bedroom, threatening to tell Philip her secret (want to know what…read the book). Then everything slowly started to come out and I was shocked by who the villain was. I was totally not expecting that person to be the bad guy.

The sex scenes were burning and I loved that there was no “introduction to his member” scene. Actually, the first chapter of the book, they are going at it doggy style…so yeah. Rose was experienced (see what I wrote above) and I think that brought a little extra oomph to the sex scenes. And when their feelings started to get involved, it made the sex even hotter, in my eyes.

The end of the book was your typical HEA and I loved how everything was pulled together for the epilogue I can’t wait to read the next book!!

How many stars will I give A Love to Remember: 4

Why: Great characters, great plot line and some pretty burning hot sex scenes

Will I reread: Yes

Will I recommend to family and friends: Yes

Age range: Adult

Why: Sex and some mild violence

**I chose to leave this review after reading an advance reader copy**

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I enjoyed the story and the charater were well drawn and i would recommend this book to anyone.

This is really good. The stage is well set at the beginning. Rose is a great single-mother, great friend, down to earth, a little nerve wracking at times but no one's perfect :). Her grace needed a little more physical..... resistance and I thought she was heading toward obsession but the author throws something in the midst of this love affair which really raises the excitement, anticipation and action level.. I like Philip, he is compassionate but he also has some of the normal bull-headed aristocrat tendencies. He fought in the war but now his heart has to fight pass the grief of the war, his body already knows, the rest of him is a little slow at figuring things out, lol. He's a good man though and shows his love for Rose & her son way before he realizes why he's so drawn to them. I'm glad Rose has a second chance, she deserves it. Great couple, I enjoyed reading their fascinating story!

A historical romance of the first water. The heroine is a young widowed Duchess and the hero is a newly minted Earl. He has acquired the title as his older brother, the Earl, was killed while saving his life on the battlefield. The story is lusty and poignant. They love each other but both have an aversion to the commitment of marriage. The burning question is can they find away around the emotional baggage they are carrying in abundance.

I have rated this book 4.25 stars and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a well written historical romance.

I received an ARC from Netgalley for my unbiased review.

Loved this book. It seemed to contain lots of different elements, a mystery that was very suspenseful and a romance that was lovely. I will definitely look for the rest of the books in this series.
I received an ARC copy of this book from netgalley.

This is the story about Rose Deverill, Duchess of Roxborough and the love she has for Philip Flagstaff, the new Earl of Cumberland. Browen Evans has written another story with her usual excellent expertist. The descriptions are great and give you the base for the tale. The characters are fun, full bodied and lush with life. The plot brings it all together and weaves them into a concise, smooth and steady paced book. I loved the way Ramsey, Rosie and Drake interacted together. There was danger, intrigue, and a mystery to be solved. I loved the book and very much enjoyed the Libertine Scholars. I received this book from Net Galley and voluntarily review it.

While I did like the book, I also felt that most of it was spent with Rose trying to get Phillip to marry her. Honestly, that became tedious. There were also many times she and /or inadvertently she had others jump to the wrong conclusion about Phillip. The suspense and mystery came closer to end and was wrapped up pretty neatly. And I felt it was a bit too convenient that everything was solved so easily. Why wasn't Elaine's role exposed and what made her turn sides with the enemy? Why did she reveal her mistress secret? That wasn't explained clearly enough for me.

This is a new author for me. I was very impressed with her characters and the storyline. Philip, our hero, was damaged emotionally. After watching his brother, the earl, step in front of him at waterloo to save Philips life, Philip vows to sacrifice his own life emotionally. No wife, no love, no children. He doesn't deserve it.
Rose, our heroine, after being sold off in marriage to a duke 50 years older than her, is a survivor. She endures her marriage, has a son, and then becomes a wealthy widow. They call her a wicked widow, because once her husband dies, she seeks pleasure for herself, vowing never to marry again.
This is where the 2 come together. Can he ever get over the guilt of his brother's death? Can she commit to one man again?
Loved the story, loved the ending. I would definitely recommend this book and read this author again,.

This was so cringy and really not my thing at all.

This was an interesting book I got to read it before it came out! She is going to author I like the premise of this I don't want to give anything away it was very hot it was involved it was surprising I enjoy this other very much!

Bronwen Evans never fails to deliver. A Love to Remember is the seventh book in the Disgraced Lords series and is as exciting and enchanting as those that went before it. This Regency romance has drama, suspense and a rich love story. Rose, The Duchess of Roxborough has created a reputation for herself, thus ensuring that she remains a widow, having had a miserable first marriage. Her only reward is her pride and joy, her young son Drake. Rose has been in love with Philip, the Earl of Cumberland since she was fifteen. Only Philip was never meant to be the Earl, but rather his older brother who died on the battlefield saving his sorry hide. The attraction between Philip and Rose engulfs them and they launch into a torrid love affair on the understanding that neither of them wants marriage. However, circumstances change and the parameters shift, leaving Rose heartbroken as Philip remains steadfast to his vow never to marry. Rose is not aware of the fact that she has enemies and is shocked when they make their move, putting her and young Drake in danger. When the threat to Rose increases, Philip finds that he can no longer remain passive and has to make a choice. A Love to Remember is emotive, exciting and kept my interest the whole way through. When the enemy is revealed it is as shocking to the reader as to Rose herself, and one kept in suspense right to the end.

Engaged me and didn't want to put it down because I wanted to see what happened. The heroine truly saved the hero. Love conquers all.

This is Rose and Philip's story. She was married off young to an old Duke. The Duke dies and she is free. She has been in love with Philip for years. They have an affair for years. She is hoping he will propose. He. Does not feel he is worthy because his brother the Earl died protecting him. Their are many twists and turns. A kidnapping and an attempted murder happen and an accidental pregnancy happens before Philip realizes they should be together. It was an enjoyable fast read.

Rose Deverill, a wealthy widow, has been having an affair with Phillip Flagstaff, the Earl of Cumberland, since the death of his brother, Robert, two years ago. Rose and Phillip have each sworn never to get married to anyone, but as their relationship grows closer, Rose realizes that she now wishes to get married . . . to Phillip. However, Phillip has his own reasons why he has vowed never to get married, leaving Rose to try to figure out what has prompted Phillip to make such a vow.

In the interim, as in the previous books in this series, there is a “villain” who has designs on Rose, placing her in imminent danger. Phillip will have to draw on the expertise of the Libertine Scholars to help him in rescuing Rose from this malefactor.

I was curious as to what form of adversity would plague Rose and Phillip since the blackmailer who had previously tormented the Libertine Scholars was no longer going to be the source of conflict. I need not have concerned myself since A Love to Remember is jam-packed with action, suspense, intrigue and, of course, romance, reminiscent of the trials and tribulations that the Libertine Scholars and their (now) wives faced in the past.

I like the way Bronwen Evans details how Rose and Phillips’ relationship gradually changes while, at the same time, letting us see what is troubling Phillip, to the detriment of that relationship. A very enjoyable and fast read!

I received a copy of this novel from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!

Philip and Rose kick up the romance and sensuality in this book right from the first chapter. I really liked both their characters and was rooting for them to overcome their struggles towards a HEA. The mystery in this book is tepid at best but it was fun to meet the the rest of the characters from the Disgraced Lords series. This is book seven in the series. I really enjoyed Philip and Rose's interactions with the secondary characters and enhanced the book's appeal for me. I also adored Drake and hope he gets his own book in the future.

* I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review*

I received a copy of this title from the publisher for an honest review. First, although this considered book 7 of the Disgraced Lords series, it easily works as a stand alone unlike the previous books in the series that contained an overarching story. Philip Flagstaff is a younger son who enlisted in the military and found himself fighting in the Napoleonic war, but he never expected his older brother, the Earl of Cumberland, to join the military as well. After his brother sacrifices himself to save him, Philip unexpectedly finds himself earl and dealing (or not dealing) with massive grief over his brother's death. Determined not to have an heir, Philip falls into a relationship with Rose, the widowed Duchess of Roxborough who is determined to be enjoy her freedom and never marry. Two years later, Rose and Philip have fallen into a comfortable relationship and spend as much time together as their lives allow, but Rose no longer wants to avoid marriage. She's fallen for Philip and wants to create a life that consists of more than stolen moments. Rose and Philip have to deal with a mystery surrounding her young son the Duke of Roxoborogh's safety. I liked Rose and found her determination to help Philip overcome his guilt and realize that his brother wouldn't have wanted him to spend his life without love and a family of his own. Philip was likeable and his feelings of guilt were very understandable; I thought Ms. Evans did a good job of not over playing this aspect of the story to the point where I was frustrated with his behavior. I was in a bit of a reading slump when I first started this title, but this book engaged me and I read it in very short order.

A Love to Remember ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️written by Bronwen Evans
(The Disgraced Lords #7)

Rose Deverill was the widow of the late Duke of Roxborough. She was married off to this elderly man at a very young age and after his death she swore she would never marry again. She was wealthy enough to just take on lovers and live independently. She was perfectly happy being known in the ton as the Wicked Widow". After several years of her escapades, when she attends the funeral of Philip Flagstaff's brother Robert she rekindles her romance with Philip.

Philip as the second son now becomes the Earl of Cumberland and feels he is so undeserving of the title. Also, he feel responsible for his brothers death since his entering the army caused his brother to enter as well and died protecting him in battle. Upon Robert's death Philip promised to never marry and have children. When Philip begins his romance with Rose they are both in agreement of no marriage just to enjoy each other's company.

Miss Evans certainly writes some scorching romance scenes and you could certainly see this romance proceeding to the next level of marriage. They are each other's confidants in almost everything. Both parties care deeply for one another this is where I grew a bit frustrated with Philip. I did feel he definitely knew Rose wanted to marry and he professed his undying feelings but no marriage. I believe as a reader we understood his conflicts and life can't always have a HEA but Philip just got on my nerves.

I will certainly remain a great fan of this series but I have to say this one Lord I did not care for his indecisiveness. He was a waffler. He wanted his cake and eat it. He was to me the weak link in this disgraced lord series.

All that being said, I gave this a five star review because this author was able to certainly get a rise out of my emotions during this read. She is at the top of her game. I received this book from Netgalley for and honest review.