I loved the love story, but really struggled with Lucie. While I understand that she was meant to be dealing with personal insecurities and past experiences, I had a hard time liking her and was frustrated with her for most of the book. The love story was great. The cause is so important, but found that the book was more about the cause than the rom com I was expecting.

I really enjoyed Bringing Down the Duke last year, and A Rogue of One’s Own was just as fantastic. What I like about these books is that though they have a historical setting there is a very modern feminist message.

Lucie is a formidable woman, cast out because of her radical suffrage ideals. She has no trouble making it on her own, and resigned herself to life as a spinster, acknowledging that taking a husband could be construed as a bit hypocritical. I liked that this book sort of took on the whole “having it all” idea just in a historical setting.

While Lucie is certainly a trailblazer in some respect Tristan is even more so. Yes, he is a bit of a playboy, and I did think he’s intentions may not have been entirely honorable, he respects Lucie. And she certainly believes in her and her ideals. I also liked that this book did a good job of showing that while many women, especially historically, were basically sold off into marriage, their arrangements weren’t always what the men wanted either.

What kept me from giving this book a 5 was the handling of the gay character. That whole storyline just didn’t sit well with me, and honestly, I think the book would have been better without it.

If you enjoy historical romance, and smart feisty women this book is for you!

Lady Lucie has decided that her suffragists need to stage a coup against Parliament! One way to accomplish that is to buy a publishing house and Lucie does just that. What Lucie doesn't anticipate is that Lord Tristan Ballentine owns half of the publishing house. Lord Ballentine would gladly give over reign to Lucie on one condition - a night in his bed.

From the beginning I enjoyed the banter between Lucie and Tristan. There was such great chemistry every time they were on the same page. I love how strong and confident Lucie was and that she didn't back away from a challenge - especially not one put forth by Tristan.

Both Tristan and Lucie have such deep hurts inflicted upon them. They both seem in charge and in control, but they've been hurt badly in their past from people that were supposed to love them unconditionally. When Lucie and Tristan show their vulnerabilities to one another - I loved them even more!

While I did enjoy the romance aspect of A Rogue of One's Own I do feel like it was a very slow start to their relationship. I understand that Lucie is a suffragist and working on her movement is very important to her, but I still felt like there was a lot of inner monologue from both her and Tristan. There were some aspects of the book that didn't really work for me or felt off. While I enjoyed the romantic aspect of the book - enemies-to-lovers is definitely my favorite trope - I do feel like there was a lot of other stuff going on in the book that took away from it some.

I'm looking forward to Hattie's book next!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher.

3.5 stars rounded up

In an effort to gather support for the British suffragist movement, the leader, Lady Lucinda “Lucie” Tedbury has finally bought into a publishing house, hoping to use the publications to further their cause. Lucie is passionate about women’s rights and won’t let anyone or anything stand in her way. But her well-ordered plans hit a road block in the shape of Tristian Ballentine, Viscount Ballentine. A man that has been the bane of her existence for years and apparently her new publishing partner.

Tristian is an unrepentant rake, who wants Lucie and is not shy about using her desires to obtain his own – but there is more to Tristian than meets the eye and the reader will be surprised by his depth. Tristian offers Lucie a deal – he will let her have control of the publishing house – if she is willing to spend a night in his bed. Lucie is no wilting violet and is willing to “sacrifice” herself for her cause – but is it really a sacrifice and when Tristian needs saving, will she be willing to surrender her power to save him?

I thought this was a well-written, nicely paced novel. Tristian and Lucie are complex characters and have an undeniable chemistry. The book is very history and fact heavy and at times I felt the “romance” got pulled under by the strong political current. I loved Tristian and despite being a man-ho, I found him to be easy to like, but Lucie was a little harder for me to warm up to – I like strong, empowered heroines, but sometimes they are a bit too much and that was how I felt about Lucie, I admired her dedication to her cause, but she did come across as a bit caustic. Overall, I enjoyed this story and would recommend it. It is the second book in the series, but it could easily be read as a stand-alone title.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me by the publisher.*

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was funny, romantic, and still stood out against the rest. I was hesitant that the second book in the series could be as good as the first was, but Evie Dunmore surprised me.

This enemies-to-lovers installment in the series was witty, sexy, and funny. I was truly charmed by all of it, and really enjoyed my time with the book.
Lucie and Tristan were steam with a little bit of forbidden love, and that was like catnip to me! I couldn't get enough of them!
As always with the series, it has a huge focus on women's rights, and that is always nice to see in historical romances, as for a long time it wasn't the case. These books are empowering in a way that was unexpected for me, and I love the series a lot.
Please check this one out! I am intentionally being vague, because I feel like the less you know, the more enjoyable it will be for you! If you enjoyed the first book, Bringing Down the Duke, I think you will enjoy this one as well.

This is hands down one of my new favorite historical romances. A whip-smart, sizzling enemies to lovers affair with strong female driven characters, a rakishly handsome anti-hero, and villains you love to hate!

A lively and entertaining novel with lots of steam! I loved every second of it! This is the second book in the series, but can be read as a stand-alone.

Blurb: Lucie has been working hard for the suffragist cause with her fellow female friends and bought a major publishing house to help move along the cause. Little does she know, her childhood archenemies has also bought shares in the company and the two go head to head trying to take control.

The banter and steam is off the charts between these two and I was rather surprised I enjoyed a historical romance for once. Most of the historical romances I’ve been reading as of late are either cheesy or unbelievable, but this is neither. The characters are downright adorable, the plot is action driven, and I really fell in love with this whole group of women.

Most of all, Tristan won me over hardcore. There’s really something to be said for a book boyfriend who is both devoted and continuously enraptured over a life time. The reveals in this book are downright swooney and my heart was physically hurting because I was deeply invested in this love scandal. A delicious and exciting romance that is page-turning and binge worthy!

Book Two in the series follows the story of Lady Lucie, the leader of the Oxford suffragettes. I loved the story of this strong woman, and the “hate to love” story with Tristan, her nemesis from youth. After finishing book one recently, I was certain I couldn’t like book two as much with a new set of main characters. I was wrong - I enjoyed it just as much. I recommend reading the first book first, however, this could be read as a stand alone. Another winner by Evie Dunmore! Now I can’t wait until 2021 when the next installment in the series is published.

Lady Lucie is the estranged daughter of an earl who has dedicated her life to promoting the rights of women. She is busy and passionate, and has no time for romance. When the purchase of the majority shares of a publishing house that is going to be used for women's suffrage is thwarted by a viscount, she now has to consider the feelings of the opposite sex. She is on a mission, and takes no prisoners. This book was delightful, romantic, and features smart women. This romance has got it all.

This hate to love romance was so much fun! Lucie was an enjoyable protagonist that you just want to root for, and Tristan is such a sweet cinnamon roll. The details of 19th century London were phenomenal.

With each one having its own special goal to reach, do they have room for an affair ...

During the early half of my reading I was unsure of my feelings about this second book. I liked Tristan but had more reservations about Lucie.
She is not an easy person to love, she is brash, impertinent, jaded and quite bitter. Then slowly like someone peeling an oignon, layer after layer she is explained, dissected under Mrs Dunmore’s inked scalpel. Each side of her character is explained and makes sense. She is a warrior, a fighter, the soldier battling an enemy’s army with the sole purpose of winning, not for herself but on behalf of a cause she deems right. She takes no prisoners but is as harsh with herself.
While Tristan is presented in a brighter light at first until his flaws are displayed along the storyline, what some of his personality’s traits were endearing him in everyone’s eyes, in fact they also enhanced his faults and failings. He is an engaging and charming character but his carelessness at time hurt many people.
Sure his lasting infatuation for Lucie showcases him as a victim, wrongly faulted by her ire, and in some way, he was her fall guy, the public image of everything she loathed in a man. And even if he never caused her true harm until he is, he also hurt others because he is someone who enjoys then discards.
Mrs Dunmore narrates a wondrous and wholesome tale of two very different persons, each with its own agenda but who meet halfway. Until it is not enough. But trust must be earned, and when it is challenged, can forgiveness be won.
5 stars

I was granted an advance copy by the publisher Berkley, Here is my true and unbiased opinion.

What a gloriously fun and passionate book. Historical romances so rarely work for me, but this was exquisite. I adored Lucie as she was so passionate and was willing to fight for women's rights when it was not popular to do so. Tristan was a rogue after my own heart. I cannot believe how happy this book made me. I really need to read the first book now.

This was an absolutely fabulous read. Dunmore is excellent at writing layered, nuanced characters, that don't seem foreign in the time period that this book is taking place. The plot is solid, the romance has an amazing build up, and the other characters in the novel are well thought out as well.

Also, unlike a lot of historical romance, Dunmore does her research on the time period in relation to the suffrage movement of the last Victorian era. I enjoy that she throws little historical easter eggs into the story line in order to give her story more weight.

I would recommend this book to any historical romance/fiction fans, because Dunmore, to me, seems to be one of the genres rising stars.

Lucie is considered an “old spinster”. She’s a headstrong woman and spends most of her time working hard for the suffragist movement. She has finally scraped together enough capital to buy one of London’s major publishing houses with one goal in mind - use it in a coup against Parliament. But one person stands her in way, her nemesis - the charming Lord Ballantine. He’s willing to hand over the publishing house on one condition - Lucie spend the night in his bed. While Lucie tries to resist Tristan and outwit his games, she minds herself wondering how much longer she can keep the game up before it becomes reality.

Tristan is the hero of this story. He’s such a bad boy with a scandalous past. But behind every bad boy is someone with a rough past and the potential to be true gentleman - just a little misunderstood. I found myself wanting more and more from his POV. I just couldn’t get enough and I loved reading about how his compassion for Lucie as a child as well as as adult. I liked that Lucie is so independent, smart, and sure of herself. She is fiercely strong and not afraid to stand up for what she wants. She doesn’t just backdown when things get hard and refuses to compromise. She is well written and multidimensional (all the characters are). Lucie and Tristan are such a great couple and challenge each other in all the best ways.

The banter in this book is so completely on point. You could also cut the tension like a knife between Tristan and Lucie. The sex scenes, while toned down from Bringing Down The Duke, are still wowing! And there is A TON of sexual tension to make up for the lack of sex scenes. Another well written book where I really enjoyed the history tidbits woven through the story line. I am so excited for Hattie’s story to come next because she definitely deserves some love.

Thank you to Netgalley, Evie Dunmore, and Berkley Publishing for this e-ARC in exchange for my honest review. A Rogue Of One’s Own is out September 1st!

4.5/5 Stars.

** I was provided an E-ARC of this book from NetGalley and the Publisher in exchange for my honest review**

I had a great time reading this book, It was definitely worth the read. It was exactly what I wanted and more. It's intriguing, swoony, and has some politics mixed in. It's honestly the perfect mix of everything. I completely adored the romance in this book. I would highly recommend reading this if you want to start looking into historical romance but aren't sure where to start these books are a good place. I again highly recommend picking up this book!

This was a great book to read near the end of summer…great storyline, writing that pulls you in, light, and great fun! I rooted for Lucie and Tristan the entire way through the book.

"A Rogue of One's Own is the second book in the series A League of Extraordinary Women. I really loved the first book, Bringing Down the Duke, and I knew I had to continue this series.

Like the first book, its dual point of view. The author does a great job writing about her leading female characters and female friendships. Lucie has always been spirited and strong willed since she was a young girl. When she came of age, she was in a sense disowned because it is "unladylike" for women to be passionate and determined outside of their womanly duties. In fact I laughed at some of the periodicals that women were allowed to read and what were expected of them. Lucie is a great character and I loved her. She's sharp tongued, likes riding astride, must have multiple pockets in dresses, one dedicated to her pocket pistol LOL.

While I enjoyed the historical aspect of this story, it was not balanced by the romance aspect. I loved the idea that Lucie and Tristan knew each other since childhood. However, the romance didn't really develop until 3/4 of the book. While there was tension, chemistry, and the steamy scenes were perfect, it felt rushed or frenzied. I understand the misconceptions that both of them had about each other as a result of their childhood, to which Lucie is much to blame LOL. But the development took too long and I did not see it unfold gradually throughout the story, because this had really great potential to be an amazing frenemies to lovers romance.

Overall, I highly recommend this to historical romance fans. Full of history and feminism. The writing just flows well and I lived for the dialogue! At the end of the book, there's a sneak peek of book 3 and the lady it will focus on. And wow, it sounds like it's going to be a steamy one!

Lady Lucie, the leader of the suffragette movement in Oxford, has big plans that involve becoming the new owner of a popular publishing house. It’s broad reach and target demographic is perfect for her darkhorse plan to finally call attention to the injustices that married women face. Before she can sign in the dotted line, a familiar and unwelcome face becomes her new co-owner - Tristan, Lord Ballentine.

I really struggled with the “enemies” aspect of this book since it was very much one-sided. Lucie has misjudged Tristan from the first when they were just children. She fails to recognize the sensitive, romantic nature of the boy, and refuses to believe that he is anything less than despicable today. For more than half of the book I didn’t think that Lady Lucie was interested in a relationship at all. She never came across as feeling like something was missing and she definitely didn’t yearn for a man in her life.

I was frustrated with Lucie’s one-sides hatred of Tristan that by the time some chemistry starts to build in the final third of the book, I was just waiting for the other shoe to drop. Don’t get me wrong, once Lucie lets down her guard and is open to seeing Tristan in a new light, the chemistry was electric. But it was sidelined until the final hour and felt completely unbalanced as a romance.

I had read and loved the previous book in this series and there was no way I was skipping this one.

I love love loved Lucie and Tristan. They’re both sassy and so good at pushing each other’s buttons. I loved that they had history from childhood and basically every single thing about them, especially when together.

Plot wise, it was good. The relationship between the two of them progressed organically and I was reveling in the tension. I could have done with a million more scenes of them together, but I’m just being greedy. Oh, and the ending was fantastic.

Overall, the main characters captivated me from the first page and this story had me sneaking chapters while at work. I can’t wait to see what happens with the next book.

**Huge thanks to Berkley for providing the arc free of charge**

I have never been interested in historical romance, but this series sold me. Another great book from Evie Dunmore. I can't wait to read the next one!