Gemma and Lisle start off on the wrong foot since he previously thwarted her chance to be published.
In town for a gathering of scientific men, Lisle's visit brings him back to see his family and Gemma. Thrown together when her search for a fossil puts her in danger. It's stolen, and there's a murder. Together, these adversaries begin working together to solve the clues, and as they do, their hearts soften to one another.

Danger still lurks ahead, and time is of the essence, Lisle is running out of time to save Gemma and for them to forge a future together.

Fantastic addition to the series. Highly recommend.

**received a copy from Netgalley**

I thought this was an interesting and fun read. I liked the tension between both main characters and I also liked both of their personalities by the end of the book, with the Hero coming around to the heroine's passions. Definitely worth a read.

Four brilliant ladies have been chosen to be one of the heiresses to Lady Celeste. Gemma is the last to remain in the house. Can she uncover the clue left her and is she in danger? This is fast-paced read with loads of drama and suspense. I liked the characters as well as the story. Gemma is a strong and brilliant character and she and Cam have great chemistry. A good read.

ONE FOR THE ROGUE is the fourth book in the Studies in Scandal series by Manda Collins. This is an excellent book for readers who enjoy the enemies-to-lovers trope. Gemma Hastings and Lord Cameron Lisle are both geologists. Because of the time period they live in, it is often difficult for Gemma to get people to take her seriously as a scholar. ONE FOR THE ROGUE explores gender politics, the pitfalls of romance, while set against a murder mystery backdrop. All of it makes for an entertaining story that, like all the previous books in this series, had me reading late into the night and into the early morning hours.

Gemma and Cam get off on the wrong foot when she believes he is insulting her intelligence. Things devolve quickly into a very heated exchange, making a romance between them seem highly unlikely. The Beauchamp Lizard changes everything. The Beauchamp Lizard is turning normally mild-mannered geologists and assorted fossil-hunters into a cutthroat group of thugs. Suddenly the quiet little English village of Little Seaford gets an Indiana Jones makeover. Once a pompous fossil-hunter is murdered and Gemma starts investigating, she somehow finds herself in a fake betrothal to Cam. I love a good fake relationship-turned real story, and the flirty bickering between Cam and Gemma goes from amusing to foreplay quickly. Once Cam's feelings for Gemma grow, it becomes his mission to ease her fears that marrying him would mean losing her autonomy and identity. Cam also has to deal with the emotional baggage he's taken on from witnessing the confusing relationship his parents had. Once this hero and heroine work through their personal issues, they realize what a good team they make.

ONE FOR THE ROGUE is an amusing tale of prickly would-be lovers with adventure and a murder mystery thrown in. Manda Collins does a good job of weaving the friendships and family relationships throughout ONE FOR THE ROGUE without taking the focus of the main romance. I hope to read about the last single Lisle brother in a future book. I look forward to reading Manda Collins' next historical romance.

close… I think. I so wanted Serena to find her own happiness after guiding these four strong, intelligent and stubborn young ladies through to their own happy endings. There is a door that is slightly ajar that may lead to… something. At least I’m hoping that it does for if anyone deserves a happy ever after ending it is our Miss Serena. But, time will tell on that one, still one can dream, right?

Gemma and Cameron certainly had a fiery relationship right from their first meeting. Of course, when the man rudely talks down to a genius, putting her intelligence to the test and basically calling her silly… well, yeah, the flames are going to start flaring up when they’re anywhere near each other. Unfortunately, Cam learned a bit too late that Gemma is indeed a genius in the field she loves. She can bring secrets forth from just about any earth related material. Just because women are not seen as much more than ornamental, doesn’t mean that Gemma cannot stand on her own two feet, do the work she loves and stand up to an oaf like Cameron. Why does the man have to be handsome as well as annoying?

As Cam softens his stance toward Gemma he soon discovers that she is in real danger and his protective instincts kick into high gear. Somehow he has to convince this exasperating woman that he is on her side in all things, especially in the falling in love part. With a mystery to solve, danger all around them Gemma and Cameron have their hands full just surviving. Watching their relationship move from adversaries to friends to loved ones was a pure joy to experience. I try not to have favorites within a series, but it’s hard when two people are so good together. If you love Historical Romance then One for the Rogue and the entire Studies in Scandal series should be on your reading list. You’ll find intriguing story lines, interesting and believable characters, steamy moments, danger and a love to swoon over. I had a blast, and it’s for stories like this one that I read all genre of Romance.

Now – if only Serena could find her happy ending, too. Please?

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

I found One for the Rogue by Manda Collins to be a great read. This is the final book about four heiress's that inherited the Beauchamp house. That is if they remained unmarried to the end of one year. Three of them have married leaving just Gemma Hastings as the last unmarried heiress in the Beauchamp house. She planned to stay that way. She had great knowledge of geology and fossils and as she was a woman, she assumed that was the reason she was unpublished in the "Annals of Natural History." There was a quest given to each woman by Lady Celeste but Gemma was the only heiress who's letter was incomplete and it made it hard for her to figure out what she was to find. When she saw someone trespassing at the cliffs of Beauchamp house, she went to investigate. There she found Cam. He being the editor of "Annals of Natural History," they started off on the wrong foot. This story was filled with mystery, intrigue and drama as well as love. I must add of if she married by the end of the year, the house would be equally owned by all for heiresses. I could write more but read this book.

The last of the young ladies of the Studies in Scandal series does not disappoint. Gemma Hastings was an intelligent bluestocking and devoted to her study in geology and fossils. Of course, this was not a popular role for women at the time but she persevered. Lord Cameron Lisle is her counterpart who follows his passion for hunting fossils and is happy with his life. Having met one time before, they had been at loggerheads over an article he refused to print of Gemma's. Now, meeting again, Gemma has found a great fossil which could prove a historical milestone and she gains Cam's help in proving it. Of course nothing is ever that easy and as another fossil hunter is found murdered and things go missing, they begin to work together to find the culprit. Filled with humor and conflicting emotions between Gemma and Cam, this is a fun story to follow through the end and see what happens. I really enjoyed this story and looking forward to reading many more books by Manda Collins.

Aha! The "Battle of the Sexes" is alive and well in Regency England! It seems that Lord Cameron Lisle, well-regarded fossil hunter and geologist, is not quite ready to accept geologist Gemma Hastings as his peer. Gemma is one of four young ladies, considered bluestockings, who has inherited Lady Celeste Beauchamp's estate. It takes Cam getting to know Gemma better as well as threats to her to enlighten him enough to appreciate Gemma's personality and abilities. Both of these two characters initially declare that they plan to never marry. Will they feel the same by the end of the story?

This is the fourth book in author Manda Collin's A Studies in Scandal series. Manda Collins delivers a clear plot along with action and suspense and some sweet love scenes. Her characters are very likeable and remain consistent throughout the series. This is a fun read and one I definitely recommend.

One for the Rogue was a very enjoyable read with a wonderful romance and an engaging mystery for our characters to solve.

Gemma Hastings has no time for romance as she’s far too busy working in her chosen field, geology. Now if she could only find some way to get rid of Lord Cameron Lisle, a fossil hunter who always seems to show up at the worst times. When Gemma is put in danger after someone sets out to steal her findings, Cam ends up being the one to keep Gemma safe. As the two set out to find the culprit, they’ll be forced to face the attraction that’s growing between them.

Gemma cares very little about her physical appearance and dresses practically as she is typically digging in the dirt. Gemma has a fantastic relationship with her sister and enjoyed getting to see more of the bond they shared. Gemma was never one to dream of marriage or romance and expected that she would remain unmarried with all of her time devoted to her field of study. Her aunt that raised her and her sister was the one who first put that idea in Gemma’s head and she feels she owes it to her to continue down that path.

Cam never felt he was destined for marriage after being disillusioned about the happiness of his parents’ marriage but he still expected he would one day marry although it was never high on his priority list. Cam instead spends most of his time out in the field looking for his next discovery. He’s enjoyed the taste of adventure life has offered thus far and hopes to continue down the same path throughout his life.

Gemma and Cam’s relationship is fantastic with an enemies to lovers aspect I quite enjoyed. Gemma and Cam have amazing chemistry and their physical scenes are very well done with just the right amount of steaminess. At first Cam is dismissive of Gemma’s intelligence and talents, but he is thankfully quick to realize his error and makes sure to let Gemma know he was wrong and spends the book trying to make up for his initial opinion of her. I really appreciated that he went above and beyond to make up with Gemma and didn’t just casually dismiss how he hurt her.

Like the heiresses before her, Gemma received a letter from their benefactress alerting her to a hidden inheritance related to her field of study. Gemma’s letter however was unfinished as Lady Beauchamp died before she could complete it meaning Gemma has little information on where to begin her search. I enjoyed the mystery surrounding Gemma’s item and the way the plot developed during her quest to find it. During the search Gemma and Cam work very well together once he accepts she can handle herself and stops trying to make decisions for her.

One for the Rogue was a fantastic conclusion to the Studies in Scandal series and I highly recommend it for fans of historical romances that center around bluestockings. I can’t wait to read more from this author in the future.

And here we come to the story of Beauchamp House's fourth heiress, Miss Gemma Hastings.
Remembering that Lady Celeste Beauchamp had left in will that her estate, Beauchamp House, would go to four young ladies unknown to the family.
As a single intellectual woman, Celeste lamented not having as much freedom to dispose of her goods - and life - to explore the world as gentlemen do. So she made that decision that surprised many people.

But that was why his nephew, Quill Beauchamp, Marquess of Kerr, met and fell in love with the first heiress, Miss Ivy Wareham.
Then came the romances of Lady Daphne Forsyth and Miss Sophia Hastings.

Each heiress received a letter from Celeste with a mission to fulfill.
Gemma's letter was the only one incomplete, but she knew that her mission was to find a particular geological artifact that, according to history, Celeste had found but for some reason a little later she belied the fact.

Gemma was sure that Celeste had actually found the fossil.
The problem was that other people - men!! - wanted to find this fossil before Gemma and steal the fame for themselves.

Gemma ends up having as champion Lord Cameron Lisle, Lord Benedick's brother, the local reverend, married to Sophia, Gemma's sister. So it was all in the family.

However, this pursuit of the hidden treasure became more sanguinary than anticipated. Deaths begin to happen, and from the greed of someone in the past, Gemma was in danger.

By logic, this should be the last book in the series. Four heiresses, four books.
Meanwhile, from the first book, we are introduced to Quill's cousin, Lady Serena, a widow, and mother to a clever little boy.
I think Serena deserved a happy ending since she was not happy at the first marriage.
4 stars

This is the fourth book I’ve read in the Studies in Scandal series and an enjoyable read. I received a free copy from the publisher, via Net Galley, for the promise to read and review. My opinions are not influenced by that.

One for the Rogue has engaging characters and an interesting plot. While the pacing isn’t fast, it is steady. Also, the writing is excellent with minimal grammar issues, no more than to be expected in a digital ARC.

Gemma’s character is likable, but I didn’t fall in love with her. I would have liked a bit more depth to her. While I did understand what motivates Gemma and her goals, I did not feel strong about them. I’m not a fan of geological finds which is Gemma’s passion, is that is probably why.

Cameron is an interesting character, and I liked him a lot. He is very protective and wants to do the right thing for Gemma. I warmed to his character better than to Gemma, so enjoyed him more.

Now, let’s talk romance. There is attraction between Gemma and Cameron, but it did not burn up the pages for me. One for the Rogue is stronger on the mystery side than the love story. While I did enjoy that aspect of the book, I would have liked stronger sparks between the hero and heroine.

If you enjoy books with a good bit of mystery and interesting characters, then you will like One for the Rogue. This is the final book of the series, but it reads well as a stand-alone novel. Happy reading!

I did enjoy this book. The book is about Gemma Hastings who is a geologist. Lord Cameron Lisle who is a fossil hunter. He always is honing in on her territory, but when she is in danger she accepts his help. He thought Gemma dedication to her work was amusing but now he sees how much she cares.
I liked the characters and the story line.

Gemma Hastings, one of the four scholars that Lady Celeste had bequeathed her estate to, is determined to further her studies into geology and fossils. She has no interest in marriage, and especially not with her brother-in-law, Lord Cameron Lisle. But rumors of a fantastic fossil skull on the grounds of the estate leads to death and danger for everyone involved.

One for the Rogue is the fourth in the Studies in Scandal series. You can read this as a standalone, as there are explanations enough for the setup woven into the story. It's obvious from the start that Gemma and Cameron are attracted to each other, so being "forced" into a betrothal due to convention after they're caught kissing is a familiar trope to have them spend time together and really get to know each other. Cameron does develop respect for Gemma's intellect as well as her physical beauty, and Gemma realizes that she was perhaps a little hasty in being so angry with him for rejecting her article from his publication.

There is the mystery of where the fossil had disappeared to and the murder investigation that Gemma dives into despite the constable's orders not to. This, of course, complicates the fake betrothal with more misunderstandings and does feel rather contrived. While Gemma isn't one to heed convention closely, it seems to be that she's forced to completely stop thinking in order to let the complications happen. Is it fun to see? Sure, but also feels a disservice to her character even though wisdom and intelligence are two completely different traits. Still, the mystery is neatly wrapped up as all romance novel mysteries are, and the series itself is concluded in a fitting way. Overall, this is another fun Regency romance and a fitting conclusion to the series.

I hesitated over reading this book, because my experience with this author is patchy and I hadn’t read any of the rest of this series, but I was lured in by the fossils. Which was pretty much a waste of time, because the only true fossil action we get revolves around a giant skull that may or may not have been discovered before, and which is the source of all the action, suspense and danger.

Sadly, I had problems with the characters too. Gemma and Cameron have been antagonists for a while, thanks to her pursuit of scholarly interests and his typical 19th century male response. They snipe and snarl at each other, but deep down, there is a shared attraction. Apparently, although it did seem to strike rather fast considering their shared antipathy at the start, which pretty much vanishes from that moment on.

Cam is supposedly a bit of wastrel, running around in selfish pursuit of his fossils, but I’ll have to take his brother’s word for it because there’s no sign of it here. He’s just one big pushover, whose objections to marriage are cleared up in a single conversation. His whole life and character have been built on what he believed happened between his parents, but oh, apparently he didn’t quite understand that his mother was okay with his father’s cheating because of a miscarriage, so now everything’s great! Fall in love, get married, live happily ever after! It was pretty baffling, to be honest.

Then there’s Gemma. She’s supposed to be smart, but she does some incredibly foolish things in this book. Cam is worse, because he knows the risks but let’s her goad, prod, cajole and convince him into them anyway. She’s ridiculously stubborn and refuses to ever listen, while he has definite communication issues. I found it difficult to like either of them, especially when they did ridiculous things, and I never felt like I got to know them that well. They love fossils and their families and that’s it.

Speaking of fossils… For something that plays such a major role in the plot and the interests of the characters, I was disappointed by this side of things. Mary Anning does get a few good mentions, which was great, but it might have been nice to have seen the pair of them actually look for fossils, except for the one incident which led to all the drama. The skull. I have issues with that whole plot line, mainly because of the unlikeliness of anyone trying to bury anything back inside a chalk cliff. The type included in the book are unstable and collapsing all the time – which is why they’re so great for fossil hunters. If anyone was so brainless as to try and bury something in one, it wouldn’t stay there for long. I know the whole point was that it was an unlikely place to hide the fossil, but it was an unlikely place because it was stupid!

Which kind of sums up my feelings towards the book – I’m disappointed because it relies too heavily on stupid things. The romance progressed purely because Gemma (and sometimes Cam) did something rash and foolish, and the suspense plot was all built around a highly unlikely scenario.

And that’s a shame, because there were aspects I liked – or really wanted to. Not least Gemma’s passion and her fight to be acknowledged in such a sexist environment, and I loved how Cam respected her intellect (even if I saw little evidence that warranted it). I also liked the tension with her awful rival to claim the discovery of the skull, but everything else required too much suspension of disbelief for me. If I’d liked Gemma and Cam more, I probably could have weathered it, but sadly I didn’t, so I couldn’t. I guess this author just isn’t for me.

One for the Rogue by Manda Collins is the fourth book in a series called Studies in Scandal. The series follows the lives of four young ladies in England as they are given their chance for academic freedom, but of course they all fall in love with marvelous open-minded rich husband. This book focuses on Gemma and Cameron. Gemma is a series geologist. She knows that as a woman her work is not taken seriously, but she is determined. Lord Cameron Lilse is also a serious fossil hunter. He gets swept in Gemma’s orbit and is determined to help his “sister-in-law”. Too bad neither treat the other as in-laws.

We have stolen artifacts, murder, rushing around the countryside, and shady fellows all wrapped in with Gemma and Cameron. It is no wonder, they are constantly breaking the “rules of the ton” and will have to marry. One for the Rogue was a fun historical romance to read.

One for the Rogue by Manda Collins
Studies in Scandal #4

In the fourth book of this series Gemma and Cam find love…eventually. Both are big into fossil finding and with rumors that there might be a huge “lizard” somewhere on the estate bequeathed to Gemma and three of her friends the two are in search of the dinosaur BUT so are some other people. Gemma is a woman and “put down” by more than one man in the book. She is also pursued by more than one man. There is a murder, some thievery and skullduggery before the puzzle is solved and true love is found. This was an okay read but not one that had me enthralled. I had trouble relating to the characters and seeing them together or in the situations they found themselves in.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC – This is my honest review.

2-3 Stars

Gemma Hastings is the last unmarried heiress in the Beauchamp house and she plans to stay that way! Gemma earned her spot in the house for her knowledge of geology and fossils. She is also the only heiress who has not completed the "quest" Lady Celeste gave each woman. Gemma is frustrated by this, but her letter was incomplete and she is not sure what Lady Celeste meant for her to find.

She is preparing for bed when she spots lantern light on the beach, she rushes out and finds Lord Cameron Lilse - her nemesis! Cam is covertly following Sir Everard Healy to the beach - but Gemma's shouts scare him off. She confronts Cam and he agrees to tell her what he was doing, but inside the house. They go in and find her aunt there, so the conversation is put off. The next morning he asks if he can bring Sir Everard and Lord Paley to visit her fossil collection and she agrees, hoping it will show the men that she is just as intelligent and learned as they are. She takes special care of her appearance at Sophia & Serena's urging - so much so, that Cam doesn't even recognize her! They form a truce of sorts and the afternoon passes without event. The men were hoping the "Beauchamp Lizard" would be in the collection, but they never mention it to Gemma. Cam agrees to take Sir Everard back the next day to search the beach.


That night there is a terrible storm and Gemma decides to check the shore for unearthed finds and she finds what appears to be a huge fossilized skull - unable to retrieve it by herself, she returns to the house for help and is sidetracked by the arrival of Ivy and Daphne. When she finally returns, she finds Cam, Lord Paley & Sir Everard trying to unearth her find. She is livid and thinks Cam betrayed her. He tells Sir Everard that it is Gemma's discovery, but the man refuses to concede. Cam gets Gemma to pretend to let him claim it and promises to help her get it the next morning before he can return. Cam also begins to think that Gemma might be the right woman for him and decides to consider her for his bride.


The next day, they set out for the beach and find Sir Everard murdered and the fossil missing. The magistrate is called and clearly thinks Gemma is the murderer, until Cam shows him the note he found near the body, warning that Gemma will be next if she continues to seek the fossil. The magistrate tells them to stay out of the investigation and leaves. Gemma is upset and Cam promises to help her find the skull - he comforts her when she sheds angry tears and they kiss - things become heated and the are interrupted by Serena. She agrees to let Sophia handle the matter and Gemma knows her sister will not force a wedding over a few kisses and she doesn't - but her husband (also Cam's brother) Ben is not as forgiving and punches Cam. They talk and Cam says that Gemma is not what he envisioned for a wife, he thought someone like Serena would be the perfect bride - he hears a gasp and turns to see Gemma. She runs off and he knows she heard him. He finds her and tells her he has no intention of wooing Serena and they agree to a temporary betrothal - it will give them the freedom to spend time together and search without ruining her.


They investigate Sir Everard, but continually find themselves in compromising situations - Gemma also has decided that Cam is the perfect man to be her lover - since she doesn't plan to marry. They spend more time together and both begin to have a change of heart - when a lead sends them to Leeds and a storm forces them to pretend to be married - everything changes.

They decide they will marry and when Gemma has a realization and needs to see Cam, it looks like she will find her fossil and solve the murder - but the villain is prepared and Cam may not be able to save his love in time.

This was not my favorite book in the series, I found Gemma to be annoying and at times irrational and I really didn't "feel" the chemistry between them. But it is well written, the mystery was good, the love scenes steamy-ish and the ending exciting. I also enjoyed the epilogue and have to wonder if there is going to be a spin off series. This was the final book in the series and while it could be read as a stand alone, I would strongly suggest reading the series in order!

Another winner by one of favorite authors. MS Collins has written an especially exciting book with lots of funny stuff, mystery, and of course romance. The characters are fully developed with thoughts and feelings of their own. Even though this is the last of the series, it can me read as a stand alone.
I recommend reading previous books for more info of past stories.
Gemma Hastings is only interested in her studies of which the ever present Lord Cameron Lisle interrupts. He is a fossil hunter and thinks he knows it all. But he is impressed with Gemma's quick mind and wants to know more of her. When she is dressed up in silks and satin, well a fellow has the right to change his mind about a woman. He always at a confrontation with Gemma, and she with him.
There is a lot of sultry nights of fun and loving with these two, and the spark burns hot to scorch the pages of the book. Wow is all I can say. I love this last book.
I appreciate Net Galley for this ARC title in which I gave an honest review.

Can you say SIZZLING. This is one hot book and so worth a read! I didn’t/couldn’t put it down! Thanks for the great book Manda!

Absolutely Captivating! This story was packed with a delicious amount of intrigue, drama, deceit, murder, a love-hate romance and fascinating characters. Beautifully written with likable characters that will capture your attention and take you on a journey you will not forget.
I couldn’t put One For The Rogue down. The characters are fabulously crafted and gloriously complicated, who live, breathe, and jump off the pages and into your heart. The author balances the dark with a light witty humor, as well as a sexual tension that adds sizzle to many scenes. What a fabulous storyteller. Lovers of historical fiction could hardly do better than Manda Collins.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.