Eva Leigh is utter perfection! A Rogue's Rules for Seduction is the perfect sensual and redeeming conclusion to this trilogy. This each novel Leigh's writing becomes better and better, her humor and understanding of the historical romance genre shines through on every page. Her characters are throughly realized, they are relatable and worth rooting for. Leigh's writing is charming, descriptive, delightfully paced and has a perfect clarity which help the romance and plot to both shine through as they need to. If you have never read an Eva Leigh you absolutely must! While this can be read as a standalone, I would definitely advocate for it to be read in order. Eva Leigh does a beautiful job in her trilogies making them subtle build upon each other, and if you want to see this hero's full journey you must start with book one!
This is a second chance romance between our hero and heroine, who were meant to wed a year ago. But in the time that has past both characters have had a better opportunity to examine themselves and better understand what they need for their future and from a partner. I think that in their year long absence, the heroine has really been able to grown into the strong and independent woman that she is meant to be. This growth has also made her a woman who can better meet the hero head on and understand his insecurities and desires in a more well rounded way. Eva Leigh does a really beautiful job reopening this relationship and giving both hero and heroine a safe and secure place to learn to trust each other again and open themselves up to a future full of love and understanding. All of the novels in this series have been delightful steamy and sensual, using the exploration of physical touch and intimacy to build and convey the depth of emotion that is developing between the hero and heroine.
Eva Leigh is a must read historical romance author! This novel has beautifully blended mysterious secrets, scheming family and forced proximity of a remote Scottish Isle. Watching these two star crossed lovers rediscover love, truth and understanding is stunning heartwarming and the perfect end to this absolutely wonderful series!
Thank you to Avon Books and NetGalley for an eARC, all thoughts and opinions are my own.