This is the third book in the Debutante Diaries series, and follows Miss Sophie Kendall. Sophie is in need of a location to hold her meetings where she discusses articles from the controversial newspaper, that her two friends (book 1 and 2) publish. She manages to find a vacant shop that turns out to be owned by Henry Reese, the Earl of Warshire. Henry is instantly captivated by Sophie, especially her ability to calm him since he finds himself traumatised by the death of his brother, his responsibilities and memories of the war. When he agrees to allow Sophie to use the building, he does so on the proviso that she will help him to sleep. Yet, the more time spent together, Sophie begins to wonder about her soon to be engagement, that may be the only way to save her family’s finances.
A lovely story with Henry, wearing his heart of his sleeve. Sophie is a sweetheart and was hard not to like. A truly sweet story, that will cheer up anyone’s day.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

When You Wish Upon a Rogue, the third title in the Debutante Diaries series will steal your heart away with a fairy-tale feeling and two people who shouldn’t, couldn’t fall in love – but certainly, most completely did – and they got their happily ever after as well.

Sophie is faced with what many women of her era faced, a loveless marriage arranged for the financial good of others not themselves. Her family is destitute, rather nasty, and has arranged for a marriage that would save them and sacrifice Sophie. Her future holds no hope of the happiness her two friends found recently. She has a few weeks yet, and within that time she must find a new secret meeting place for the gathering of friends to write their column. And she’s found the perfect place, unfortunately, that perfectly abandoned building is owned by a man who carries his own demons.

Henry never expected to end up with the title, he’d gone into the military and was, to this day, suffering from survivor’s guilt, the sights he’d seen in battle and with what today would have been diagnosed as PTSD. He cannot sleep. At all. To the point where his insomnia is threatening his health. As he discovers Sophie at one of his properties, Henry makes the surprising discovery that this young woman soothes him, allows him to relax enough to feel as though he could finally rest, sleep a full night. He strikes a bargain, one night a week, innocently, in exchange for the use of his building. What began as a bargain turns into love as this couple will get to know each other deeply, share secrets, a rundown garden that is coming to life again, and falling in love – even though that seems dooms since Sophie is betrothed to another.

When You Wish Upon a Rogue was everything I wanted to close out this trilogy (although I often hold out hope for just one more story). Sophie and Reese have a love story with a whimsical, fairytale feel that reminds me of Beauty and the Beast, right down to the garden, and that rose. Their story was a joy to read and become part of their world for a bit. As always with this author the story flows smoothly, while perhaps not totally accurate historically (I rarely find that any Historical Romance truly is) that didn’t draw away from a lovely romance that held my attention and had me wishing for more. You “could” read this on its own, but the complete series is such fun and gives a much broader story to enjoy – that choice is yours.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the St. Martin’s Press 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.*

Engaging romance with wonderful characters. I love the idea of a group of women and their secret society that meets clandestinely to discuss romance and other things not necessarily suited for the times. It causes quit a stir in the ton when the newspaper published a weekly article telling women what they should expect from an intimate relationship. The men don’t like it! Go figure. One of the three women that put together the article for publishing and the only unwed of the trio is the earth mother Sophie. Such a lovely character and she comes into her own as the story goes along and she meets her beloved rogue, Reese. He’s tormented by several tragic events and Sophie comes to his aid in an unconventional way. The romance is the stuff of dreams and turns into a full blown affair even though Sophie is to be wed to another to save her family from financial ruin. This is a quick, entertaining read that doesn’t cheat on the storyline that includes a spicy romance, some intrigue and a few twists. Terrific historical romance!

When You Wish Upon a Rogue is the third book in the Debutante Diaries series by Anna Bennett. Although it can easily be read as a stand-alone, I think you will enjoy it even more if you read the previous books first.

Sophie Kendall is to be married to a man she doesn't love. He may be handsome, rich and charming but he isn't the kind of man that will allow her any independence. He especially wouldn't be happy if he knew about the meetings that she chairs once a week, The Debutante Underground. Sophie has to marry him though in order to save her father ending up in debtors prison and her family from being shamed.

Henry Reese, Earl of Warshire was at war when he was told that his older brother had died. He had to give up his commission to return home to take the place of his brother as Earl. He feels extreme guilt about leaving his men amongst other things and that guilt has stopped him sleeping. He is a shell of a man.

He and Sophie meet when she is looking at an empty property with the hope it would be suitable for her meetings. The property happens to be his and she is as shocked as him when they run into each other in the dead of night in the unlit place. Sophie has a soothing cadence and also offers to make him tea that should help him sleep. When for the first time in a long time he actually sleeps he decides to do a deal with Sophie. She could use his property if she would spend one night a week with him, nothing nefarious, to help him sleep. She agrees and so begins their wonderful relationship.

There is an instant attraction between them but Sophie tells him about her impending betrothal and they make a pact to not physically touch each other during their nights together. They know if they do that they will give in to the attraction. Instead, they spend their time getting to know each other and Reese finally enjoys at least one good night of sleep each week.

Of course, it isn't long until they are both wishing that Sophie wouldn't have to marry another man, but not being able to help out financially Reese knows that he can't ask her to marry him. If he did she would have to refuse. Will their one night a week visits stay platonic, will Sophie find another way to help her family without marrying the wrong man? Will she and Reese have their happy ever after?

This is one of those books that I had to read as quickly as I could to find out how it would end. There were some beautifully emotional scenes between Reece and Sophie and one notably sensual scene that I don't think I will ever forget. I shall never look at a particular flower the same way again.

Their relationship was lovely, even just as friends, but I just couldn't see a way that Sophie could get out of her betrothal. Let's just say that the possibility of it happening was via a way that I very much least expected. Talk about a shocker.

I enjoyed Reese and Sophie's story, and I love the Debutante Underground. The women have such wonderful camaraderie and have such a giggle together. Their meetings brought many smiles to my face.

I am more than happy to recommend this book.

When You Wish Upon a Rogue is the third book in the Debutante Diaries series. Sophie is looking for a new place for the Debutante Underground meetings when she is surprised by Henry. She is in his building. Henry carries so much grief and guilt about his brother’s death and the men he left on the battle field that he suffers from nightmares and often cannot sleep. Sophie’s mother suffers insomnia often. She gives Henry the herbal concoction that helps her mother. Henry is shocked that it works. They soon come to an agreement that he will let her use the building if she stays with him once a week and helps him sleep (risky, to say the least). Because of her betrothal (she doesn’t want to marry him, but family problems seem to make it necessary), they do not touch, become wonderful friends, develop a strong attraction, and soon fall in love (and there is touching). Is there any way to stop the betrothal and help Sophie’s family so that these two can be together?

I love Henry and Sophie. They are both smart and caring people. The other characters are wonderful. Fiona, Lily, and the ladies of the Debutante Underground are sweet and fierce. This is a charming story. There is a bit of angst, some drama, a good dose of humor, healing, and, of course, romance. There are a few surprises, happy and sad. One of the biggest is what happens in the library at the engagement ball. I like this series. I enjoyed and recommend When You Wish Upon a Rogue.

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. My Review is voluntary.

If you're looking for realism, regency romance probably isn't the place to go, but if you've read any, you already know that. So, it's safe to say that I wasn't looking for that when I read this one. Plus I have some experience with this series, so I kind of knew what I was going to find. I also expected things to be a bit over the top, and I got that too. Nevertheless, the story is a fun bit of escapism to while away a few hours. The characters are interesting, not exactly appropriate to the time period, but interesting, the story has a good pace, and the romance is adorable. I liked the premise and the fairy tale feel of the story, which goes a long way toward making that suspension of disbelief easier to swallow. All in all, When You Wish Upon a Rogue is a charming regency romance and a good addition to the series.

This author saved the best of the trilogy for last. The first 2 books were very good, but this one was hard to put down.

Miss Sophie Kendall monitors the meetings of a secret society of ladies who faithfully read The Debutante’s Revenge column in the paper. They call themselves The Debutante Underground and only discuss things in their group. Her best friends, Fiona and Lily, are behind the Debutante’s Revenge column and happily married to wonderful men. Sophie’s parents are insistent that she marry a man she doesn’t like because they need money. Her older sister, Mary, is not as outgoing and expects she’ll never marry.

After the Debutante Underground meeting, she goes to explore an old tailor’s shop as the DU need more space for their meetings. As she entered the back of the building, she thought it would be a great place but will see more in the daytime. As she starts to leave, she encounters, Henry Reese, Earl of Warshire who owns the building. He has demons from the war that he cannot shake and rarely sleeps well. She makes him tea with Valerian root to help him sleep, which he did to his surprise.

Henry has decided to peek into a ball looking for Sophie as he wants her recipe to help him sleep. She agrees to help him and plans to go to his home. Her friends will cover for her if her parents wonder where she is. The rest you should read as I truly enjoyed it.

I have read 2 books out today. 1st up is Anna Bennett's When You Wish Upon a Rogue - you can probably tell it is a historical romance from the title. Sophie helps run The Debutante's Underground which is a great group of women helping women.

Sophie is looking for a new place for the group to meet. She finds the perfect building . . . but its owner Henry (and Earl of course) isn't keen on leasing the space.

Except for that he finds Sophie very restful. She helps him sleep - and boy does Henry need sleep.

So, they make a deal. Henry will let Sophie use the space (no questions asked) if she helps him sleep. She is wary but eventually agrees. Unfortunately, Sophie is being forced to marry another (families!).

I found this romance delightful. It made me so happy to read it.

When You Wish Upon a Rogue is the 3rd book in Bennett's Debutante Diaries series. I haven't read the 1st 2 books, but I plan to now.

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Book 3 in the Debutante Diaries series, and just as good as the first 2! Sophie unfortunately has to marry a man she doesn't love in order to save her family. Just as she resigns herself to her fate, she meets Reese and falls in love knowing that nothing can be done. I spent a wonderful afternoon sitting in my chair while camping reading this story and don't regret a single moment of it!

I hope there's more books in store for this series, since Lily's mom never came into this book at all. Plus there's so many more characters in the Debutante Underground that need wonderful men!

This review is based on an ARC from NetGalley, courtesy of the publisher. All opinions are my own.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

When You Wish Upon A Rogue, by Anna Bennett, is available at booksellers on 5-26-20. Wish is book 3 in Ms Bennett's Debutante Diaries series. I've given this story a rare, for me, five stars. I actually cried. Darn Ms Bennett, she made me cry. I liked the characters and became involved in their journey and HEA. More than that though, I loved the story line. Love, loss, heartbreak, sorrow, depression, PTSD. So many emotions beyond the usual romance fare. While the heroine, Sophie, is lovely, brave and loves her family & friends, she's not the main character. Reese, our hero, is the one who will truly break your heart. I rooted for him and was pleased when he finally came through. An imperfect hero, how perfect.

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Nice read. The “twists” were a little predictable and the pacing was slow at some points but overall enjoyable.

This has become high on the list as one of my favorite historical romances. It had lots of emotions (there was leakage from my eyes on quite a few occasions). A tortured Earl, Reese, who has many demons, you can’t help but instantly fall for him and hope he slays those demons. A young caring woman, Sophie, with ideals & thoughts, who cares so much about everyone, and usually puts them before herself. When they meet, at first, he’s just a grumpy man & she’s the one who helps him. From there it turns into so much more. And the more they get to know each other, the more you fall in love with the idea of them being together. He loves her but is torn up by recent tragedies. She loves him but is duty bound to another for her families sake. And as you read you hope they find a way to make it to each other in the end. Completely in love with this!

When You Wish Upon a Rogue is book #3 in Anna Bennet’s Debutante Diaries series. Like the previous entry, the pacing in which the two main characters’ relationship grew was done well. Also like the previous entry, the circumstances that thrusts them together is too far-fetched, which seemed unnecessary since they are both in the same social circle.

Miss Sophie Kendell must marry for money, not love, to save her family. She’s agreed to marry a marquess, Lord Charles Singleton, in two months time, a situation she’s unhappy with but resolved to do. Henry Reese, the Earl of Warshire (who is referred to as “Reese” throughout the book), is plagued with the grief of losing his older brother and the circumstances that arose when he left the war to take over the earldom. When Sophie, who runs the Debutante Underground society, seeks out a new, suitable location for its growing numbers, she meets Reese and though it’s a rocky start, she affects him in a way he hasn’t experienced in a long time.

She helps him fall asleep.

That’s the premise that brings Reese to seek out Sophie again—a request to, at least once a week, help him sleep. Not sleep together in a sexual way, but to offer her presence so that Reese can simply evade the nightmares and feel like a person once again, however briefly. Like I said, it’s far-fetched, but it allows the two to spend time together and get to know each other.

The story has a lovely connection with flowers. They become an integral part to building their relationship and offer an organic element to how it builds over time. Reese is cunning and tenacious, growing as a character to work past, or at least with, his demons. Sophie isn’t a shy miss, takes her married friends’ advice, and was both forthcoming and cautious about the realities of her and Reese’s situation early on. It was refreshing to see Reese respect her boundaries even as their feeling grew.

When You Wish Upon a Rogue takes you on a romantic journey through Sophie and Reese. It’s a story that reminds us that not all is lost, even if the odds seem against you. The book is a fast read that will sweep you into their little corner of London and leave you feeling warm inside. It is part of the Debutante Diaries series, but can be read as a standalone.

The concept of this book intrigued me from the beginning. I am all about a close group of friends who do something unconventional for the society/times for which they live. For this book, Sophie and her friends (the Debutant Underground) meet to discuss the weekly advice column The Debutant Underground. Such funnies here! Anyway, this group is girl talk at its best! Sophie, our heroine is the organizer and hostess. Luckily she has this group of friends because life at home is certainly not great. Because of her families debts she has to wed a man she does not love. This makes Sophie realize she wants more for her life. While trespassing one night looking for some adventure, she meets our hero Reese, who due to crippling insomnia, is awake late one night when he finds Sophie in his garden. What happens next is a budding friendship...and then more between two interesting people, both needing just what the other has to offer.
I really enjoyed the book. The only negatives for me were it seemed Sophie had so much on her shoulders in caring for her family. Why did she have so much of the burden? Otherwise I found this book very romantic, especially the night time garden moments. A satisfying HEA.

Miss Sophie Kendall is the creator of a secrect society that provides women with the details of wedding nights and other topics off limits to young ladies. Henry Reese, Earl of Warshire, is plagued by memories and guilt of his time in the war. He has not slept and stays in an abandoned store he bought. When Sophie explores the building as a new place for her meetings, she meet Henry and when she leaves he has had one of the best nights of sleep in awhile. This leads to them comin g up with an arrangement ohe her using the building and staying the night with him so he can sleep. This leads to love and compassion, and trying to do what is right. Henry's guilt is driving him, Sophie makes him confront his guilt. Sophie's family is marrying her off to pay their debts and its now complicated by her live for Henry. Sophie is determined to say her family and Henry needs to find away to help. They are great together and it seems like fate has brought them together. They now have to face the truth and the past to find love. Recommend this book

Sophie Kendall is the leader of a rebel secret society that meets to discuss “taboo-for-drawing-rooms” topics. Henry Reese is a tortured Earl, having “won” his title after tragically losing his brother in an accident. Sophie is a wickedly smart woman who speaks her mind and depends on logic and rules to navigate life. Reese is the opposite, a brooding and moody soul skulking in shadows desperately searching for the balm for his sorrows.
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When a chance meeting thrusts these two together, the chemistry is immediate. Sophie’s sweet and loving nature immediately senses the helplessness in Reese, and she begins to tend his mental scars without even realizing what she’s doing!
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I was instantly swept up in this budding friendship akin to two young lovers enjoying a beginning-of-summer flirtation, first as a friendship and then flowering into much more. Most of the couple’s interactions happen during late night conversations in a magical garden setting on Reese’s estate (a long neglected place that springs back to life along side this new relationship), and I found these interludes sweet, romantic, and heartwarming.
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When You Wish Upon a Rogue is a perfectly paced summer read with lots of fun banter, romantic overtures, and enough tension to keep the plot moving. Grab your lemonade, find your favorite porch swing, and be prepared to fall in love.

Miss Sophie Kendall is part of the secret society called the Debutante Underground as written in the newspaper column entitled The Debutante’s Revenge. The society was founded by Sophie and her friends, Lily and Fiona. Every Friday evening, Sophie secretly speaks to a group of women mostly about taboo subjects within their marriages.

Sophie’s father drinks to excess and has lost his fortune. Now, she and her older sister, Mary, need to find a wealthy husband. But Mary’s childhood bout with scarlet fever has left her weak and frail. Thus, it’s now Sophie who must marry a wealthy man. Her parents want her to marry Lord Singleton, a marquess. A slick fellow, he has paid off many of her father’s debts and is using this as a lever to force Sophie to marry him. However, she knows she could never love him.

One Friday night after her weekly meeting, Sophie goes to search out another meeting place that she hears is empty. Slipping inside the dark place, she is shocked to be confronted by a man who introduces himself as Henry Reese, the Earl of Warshire. As they discuss her using the place once a week, she realizes that he is anxious and looks exhausted. He admits that he does not sleep well and she gives him some Valerian root that she grows. It is supposed to help induce sleep. Sophie is an avid gardener and is quite knowledgeable about plants. She makes him a cup of tea and as they chat more, he falls asleep and she heads home. Reese had been fighting in the war for years and has had to leave his men behind to take over being the Earl after the recent death of his beloved brother.

Reese is smitten with Sophie and she agrees to meet with him once a week just to talk. They soon become good friends and can’t help but become attracted to one another. However, Sophie is bound to marry the marquess as she cannot let her family suffer. Does she follow her heart or bind herself to a man she could never love?

Oh, I really loved this book and gobbled it up in one sitting. Reese and Sophie are so perfect for one another. The author has written their attraction, happiness, and growing love just perfectly. There is a twist at the end, but it’s not for me to tell. I’ve said enough expect to add that you must read this book. It’s pure romance at its best.

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Three best friends have worked together secretly forming an advice column “The Debutante’s Revenge”. Fiona did the sketch work, Lily wrote the column, and Sophie lead the secret meetings of the Debutante Underground every Friday night. This was a group of women from all walks of life who got together to talk about the advice column. They only used first names and only talked about the column at their meeting that occurred one night a week. As their group was growing, they were going to need a bigger place. That is when someone suggested a vacant building down the street. So after the meeting Sophie decided to check it out. That is when she was caught trespassing by Reese. He came home from the military to take over as Earl of Warshire after receiving word his brother died from an accident. As he hasn’t slept in weeks, he had gone to the deserted building he owned to escape his haunted memories and when he confronted Sophie, he found her to be soothing and he slept that night sitting in the chair. Because of her ability to aid him to sleep the night they met, he bargains with her the exchange of her spending one night a week in exchange for his shop for her meetings. There love grew even though she knew it wouldn’t go anywhere as she was to be betrothed to a man she didn’t love to keep her father, mother, and older sister out of the poor house. I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley/MacMillan and this is my honest review.

Everything you could possibly wish for in an historical romance, WHEN YOU WISH UPON A ROGUE by Anna Bennett, effortlessly transported me back in time to witness a romance that made my heart glow.

Miss Sophie Kendall is honest, strong, and clever. She adores her two best friends, her family, and her secret project co-ordinating the Debutante Underground, a place where all women are welcome to discuss all parts of life which are often seen as unseemly or unimportant by society. Sophie dreams of making a love match like her friends but sadly this is not to be. With her family finances in severe trouble, Sophie is soon to be engaged to a Lord who, while kind, does not set her soul on fire. But she will do what she has to for her family, even if it means giving up the Debutante's group too. But when she is thrown into the path of Henry, the Earl of Warshire, Sophie discovers a man who speaks to her soul as well as her desire. But he is struggling with a poor estate that he was never meant to take over, and memories from his past are tormenting him at night. Even though they both know that Sophie will soon become someone else's wife, they cannot deny the love that has grown between them. But can they find a way to be together and solve everyone else's problems too?

Beautifully descriptive and with characters that felt like family, I dived into WHEN YOU WISH UPON A ROGUE and didn't come up for air until I had finished it. Sophie and Henry are both such wonderful characters with depth and emotional honesty that warmed my heart, and I was desperate for them to discover a way to be together.

With sizzling chemistry that is sure to make you hot under the collar, and plenty of drama to keep you hooked from beginning to end, WHEN YOU WISH UPON A ROGUE by Anna Bennett is one of my favourite books from this genre and I cannot wait for more - the perfect book to lose yourself in, in these troubled times.

This was such a captivating story with two very engaging characters in Sophie and Reese. Reese was in a dark place due to his memories and loss and Sophie was just the right person to bring peace and lightness into his life. Sophie was a very observant person but she was also determined and had a love of gardening. Due to her father’s alcoholic problem, the estate was in a desperate financial state and Sophie was due to be betrothed to a wealthy man she didn’t love. Added to this is her mother’s pandering to her father and mollycoddling her older sister. Reese has also inherited debts but was not afraid of hard physical work. There is also the secret meeting for women. The part I enjoyed most was the relationship between Sophie and Reese, they were so in tune with each other. There are a number of discoveries in the story where all is not as it first seems. This was a most enjoyable read. I received a copy and have voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.