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Those Roguish Rosemonts #1
A Dance to Save the Debutante
Enjoy this fun, flirty Victorian romp from Eva Shepherd…
A jaded rake
And an innocent debutante…
Seeing Miss Sophia Cooper being rebuffed by a reprobate duke, Lord Ethan Rosemont does the gentlemanly thing and dances with her himself. He discovers she’s no damsel in distress but an intelligent woman who’s had enough of the marriage mart. It would be all too easy to give in to the desire fizzing between them—but only if this rake is willing to save her reputation by marrying her himself …
From Harlequin Your romantic escape to the past.
Those Roguish Rosemonts
Book 1: A Dance to Save the Debutante
A jaded rake
And an innocent debutante…
Seeing Miss Sophia Cooper being rebuffed by a reprobate duke, Lord Ethan Rosemont does the gentlemanly thing and dances with her himself. He discovers she’s no damsel in distress but an intelligent woman who’s had enough of the marriage mart. It would be all too easy to give in to the desire fizzing between them—but only if this rake is willing to save her reputation by marrying her himself …
From Harlequin Your romantic escape to the past.
Those Roguish Rosemonts
Book 1: A Dance to Save the Debutante
288 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 26, 2022
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About the author
Eva Shepherd
81 books24 followersAfter graduating with degrees in history and political science, Eva Shepherd worked in journalism and as an advertising copywriter.
She began writing historical romances because it combines her love of a happy ending with her passion for history.
She lives in Christchurch New Zealand, but spends her days immersed in the world of late Victorian England.
She began writing historical romances because it combines her love of a happy ending with her passion for history.
She lives in Christchurch New Zealand, but spends her days immersed in the world of late Victorian England.
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June 21, 2022
This was a fun historical read. I enjoyed reading it now, but I think I would have loved a book like this back when I was in my early 20s. This is an endearing romance with a "coming of age" plot woven into it.
Miss Sophia Cooper is a young debutante with money, and her hero, Lord Ethan Rosemont, is not much older. He's the third son of a duke and since his brothers are still unmarried, he figures he's free to spend his 20s living it up. However, when he encounters Sophia being rebuffed at a ball hosted by his family, he is kind enough to step in.
His act of simple kindness for Sophia starts turning into a sense of concern. The more worldly Ethan sees that Sophia has been extremely sheltered and that she is clearly being maneuvered into a marriage with a man who may be a duke, but who certainly will not treat her with care and consideration. Even while Ethan acknowledges loveless marriages made for money and titles take place all the time, something about Sophia makes him want to try to open her eyes to the situation she is in.
This sense of protectiveness turns into friendship. Ethan is adamant that he is not yet ready to marry and Sophia knows that her widowed mother has her sights set higher than a mere third son. Still, each quietly acknowledges that there is just something about the other...
The yearning in this story is well done. Sophia definitely reads as very young and naive at the beginning of the book, but her character arc is well done. I loved that Ethan could be protective of her without overbearing her will. He leaves her room to make her own decisions and as a reader, it is satisfying to see her grow. Ethan grows in self-awareness quite a bit over this story as well. Because of the type of character growth in these leads, this book had something of a YA feel to it. I enjoyed it, and I would definitely recommend it to younger readers I know because I think they would appreciate it even more.
Miss Sophia Cooper is a young debutante with money, and her hero, Lord Ethan Rosemont, is not much older. He's the third son of a duke and since his brothers are still unmarried, he figures he's free to spend his 20s living it up. However, when he encounters Sophia being rebuffed at a ball hosted by his family, he is kind enough to step in.
His act of simple kindness for Sophia starts turning into a sense of concern. The more worldly Ethan sees that Sophia has been extremely sheltered and that she is clearly being maneuvered into a marriage with a man who may be a duke, but who certainly will not treat her with care and consideration. Even while Ethan acknowledges loveless marriages made for money and titles take place all the time, something about Sophia makes him want to try to open her eyes to the situation she is in.
This sense of protectiveness turns into friendship. Ethan is adamant that he is not yet ready to marry and Sophia knows that her widowed mother has her sights set higher than a mere third son. Still, each quietly acknowledges that there is just something about the other...
The yearning in this story is well done. Sophia definitely reads as very young and naive at the beginning of the book, but her character arc is well done. I loved that Ethan could be protective of her without overbearing her will. He leaves her room to make her own decisions and as a reader, it is satisfying to see her grow. Ethan grows in self-awareness quite a bit over this story as well. Because of the type of character growth in these leads, this book had something of a YA feel to it. I enjoyed it, and I would definitely recommend it to younger readers I know because I think they would appreciate it even more.
April 29, 2022
Seeing Miss Sophia Cooper being rebuffed by a reprobate duke, Lord Ethan Rosemont does the gentlemanly thing and dances with her himself. He discovers she’s no damsel in distress but an intelligent woman who’s had enough of the marriage mart.
A new author to new & a thoroughly enjoyable romance. A well written, well paced story that held my interest all the way through. I really liked both Ethan & Sophia, although Sophia did grate on me at times. I enjoyed their journey to a HEA & will certainly read more from the author
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
A new author to new & a thoroughly enjoyable romance. A well written, well paced story that held my interest all the way through. I really liked both Ethan & Sophia, although Sophia did grate on me at times. I enjoyed their journey to a HEA & will certainly read more from the author
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
March 21, 2023
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.
When Miss Sophia Copper is rebuffed by a duke, Lord Ethan Rosemont finds himself stepping in to dance with her. The third son of a duke, he has no intention of marrying anytime soon, but he is drawn to Sophia like he'd never been before. For Sophia, though she doesn't want to marry those who are forced in front of her, her widowed mother had bigger goals in sight, and will do what it takes to get a title for her daughter. But when it seems that Ravenswood will do what it takes to get Sophia, even if the lady is against it, Ethan can't let her suffer, and will marry her himself, if that's what it takes.
A new author for me, I quite enjoyed this book. Sophia was very naive, as a new debutante, and there were times I felt like she needed to grow up, and quickly, but considering the way women were coddled at the time, I could understand it. Sophia's mother was definitely a villain, as was Ravenswood, and I hated the pair from the get go. Ethan was a man about town, but one with a strong moral compass, and Sophia sparked his gentlemanly instinct. I liked the growth in both characters, and in their relationship. Seeing the Rosemont family, too, definitely has whet my appetite for future books in this series, and by this author.
When Miss Sophia Copper is rebuffed by a duke, Lord Ethan Rosemont finds himself stepping in to dance with her. The third son of a duke, he has no intention of marrying anytime soon, but he is drawn to Sophia like he'd never been before. For Sophia, though she doesn't want to marry those who are forced in front of her, her widowed mother had bigger goals in sight, and will do what it takes to get a title for her daughter. But when it seems that Ravenswood will do what it takes to get Sophia, even if the lady is against it, Ethan can't let her suffer, and will marry her himself, if that's what it takes.
A new author for me, I quite enjoyed this book. Sophia was very naive, as a new debutante, and there were times I felt like she needed to grow up, and quickly, but considering the way women were coddled at the time, I could understand it. Sophia's mother was definitely a villain, as was Ravenswood, and I hated the pair from the get go. Ethan was a man about town, but one with a strong moral compass, and Sophia sparked his gentlemanly instinct. I liked the growth in both characters, and in their relationship. Seeing the Rosemont family, too, definitely has whet my appetite for future books in this series, and by this author.
April 28, 2022
This is the first novel in the Those Roguish Rosemonts series by Eva Shepherd. Featuring three aristocratic brothers who are all expected to uphold the Rosemont family name, which means giving up their roguish ways and marrying well. But are they ready to make convenient marriages, where love is second to duty? This book is Ethan’s story.
The novel starts in 1890, Ethan Rosemont, the youngest of the three brothers, is a carefree lord who doesn’t want to settle down. He knows he won’t be in demand until his two older brothers marry. So, he has plenty of time to play the field before he is tied down by marriage.
Sophia Cooper is a naïve debutante, excited for her first season. Her pushy mother is looking to get her daughter married to the arrogant and horrible Duke Ravenswood. Sophia dances with Ethan at the Rosemont ball to make the duke jealous, however, this backfires when instead they become attracted to each other. Ethan knows that Sophia’s intended husband is no gentleman and she’ll never be happy with him. He's certain the Duke only wants to marry her, to use her money to pay off his ever increasing gambling debts.
Marriages were like business deals between families and the feelings of the couple were not taken into consideration. A lot of the women were excited at the prospect of a fairy tale marriage, but once they were married the harsh reality set in. Worryingly, Sophia’s mother seems to know just how awful Duke Ravenswood is, but doesn’t care as long as Sophia marries a duke. Her mother also resents her daughter’s growing friendship with Ethan, who has vowed to make sure that Sophia doesn’t marry Ravenswood.
Later in the book, after a truly awful encounter with the duke, Sophia really comes into her own. She also finally stands up to her mother, and decides that perhaps she no longer wants to marry anyone at all. The problem is, Ethan and Sophia can’t just give into their growing feelings and date like we do today, becoming Ethan’s mistress would ruin Sophia's reputation in society. With neither of them wanting to get married, their feelings mounting and the last ball of the season looming ever closer, will Ethan and Sophia find a way to be together?
I really enjoyed this cosy, feel-good read. I loved the way Sophia saved herself, it made this historical romance relatable to a modern audience. Both Ethan and Sophia were great main characters, I loved their chemistry and how they had a friendship before anything else. The way Ethan cared about Sophia's interests and put her first was very sweet, I think he helped her realise her worth and independence. I can't wait to read the rest of the series. Highly recommended for all you historical romance fans out there!
* I received A Dance to Save the Debutante, in exchange for an honest review. #MillsandBoonInsiders
The novel starts in 1890, Ethan Rosemont, the youngest of the three brothers, is a carefree lord who doesn’t want to settle down. He knows he won’t be in demand until his two older brothers marry. So, he has plenty of time to play the field before he is tied down by marriage.
Sophia Cooper is a naïve debutante, excited for her first season. Her pushy mother is looking to get her daughter married to the arrogant and horrible Duke Ravenswood. Sophia dances with Ethan at the Rosemont ball to make the duke jealous, however, this backfires when instead they become attracted to each other. Ethan knows that Sophia’s intended husband is no gentleman and she’ll never be happy with him. He's certain the Duke only wants to marry her, to use her money to pay off his ever increasing gambling debts.
Marriages were like business deals between families and the feelings of the couple were not taken into consideration. A lot of the women were excited at the prospect of a fairy tale marriage, but once they were married the harsh reality set in. Worryingly, Sophia’s mother seems to know just how awful Duke Ravenswood is, but doesn’t care as long as Sophia marries a duke. Her mother also resents her daughter’s growing friendship with Ethan, who has vowed to make sure that Sophia doesn’t marry Ravenswood.
Later in the book, after a truly awful encounter with the duke, Sophia really comes into her own. She also finally stands up to her mother, and decides that perhaps she no longer wants to marry anyone at all. The problem is, Ethan and Sophia can’t just give into their growing feelings and date like we do today, becoming Ethan’s mistress would ruin Sophia's reputation in society. With neither of them wanting to get married, their feelings mounting and the last ball of the season looming ever closer, will Ethan and Sophia find a way to be together?
I really enjoyed this cosy, feel-good read. I loved the way Sophia saved herself, it made this historical romance relatable to a modern audience. Both Ethan and Sophia were great main characters, I loved their chemistry and how they had a friendship before anything else. The way Ethan cared about Sophia's interests and put her first was very sweet, I think he helped her realise her worth and independence. I can't wait to read the rest of the series. Highly recommended for all you historical romance fans out there!
* I received A Dance to Save the Debutante, in exchange for an honest review. #MillsandBoonInsiders
October 16, 2022
Normally I love Eva Shepherd’s writing and a story about a heroine coming into her own, but this wasn’t really for me. Sophia got annoying at times with her naïveté and refusal to listen to Ethan.
October 18, 2022
Dany - per RFS
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Care Fenici, vi presento un bel Regency ambientato nella Londra del 1890, un romanzo tenero, dolce e ornato di balli e matrimoni combinati. Tutto inizia con l’apertura della Stagione, ossia il momento in cui diverse debuttanti, spintonate dalle proprie madri, si accingono a fare bella mostra di sé per accalappiare un marito ricco o con un titolo, o, perché no, per entrambi. Idem per gli uomini.
La stagione si apre e si chiude con il ballo dei Rosemont, il cui figlio maggiore, niente meno che un Duca, quindi con un titolo potente e un ricco patrimonio, è ancora scapolo e quindi preda di madri in cerca di un bel pollo per le proprie figlie. Ciò non interessa a Lord Ethan Rosemont, terzogenito e seppur con un’ottima rendita, non titolato e quindi poco appetibile. Il ragazzo – ventitré anni – non ha veramente nessuna intenzione di sposarsi così presto, anzi, vuole godersi la vita e fare quello che vuole almeno fino a che entrambi i fratelli maggiori non si siano sposati. Mentre cerca di svignarsela da casa sua e dal Ballo in atto, incappa in una giovane debuttante alla sua prima stagione, in lacrime a causa della trascuratezza del suo fidanzato.
“Era così sconsolata, ed Ethan era combattuto. Non voleva lasciarsi coinvolgere – quello non era un suo problema – ma il suo cuore era dalla parte di quella giovane donna. Lei si era ritrovata in balia di un sistema che non sembrava comprendere e lui vedeva che ciò stava spezzando il suo cuore innocente.” (Tratto dal libro)
Ethan, allora, decide di aiutarla invitandola a ballare e instillando un po’ di gelosia nell’altro uomo. Non poteva immaginare che la giovane innocente in questione, Miss Sophia Cooper, fosse fidanzata con il Duca di Ravenswood. Questo pone la situazione in una luce assolutamente nefasta per Ethan, che tutto d’un tratto decide di ammantarsi nella luce dell’amico e cavaliere e salvare la fanciulla dalle fauci del drago.
Francamente quando ho iniziato a leggerlo mi sono seriamente domandata se ne valesse la pena, non è che gli amori teneri siano proprio la mia passione, anzi. Generalmente li evito. Sto per distruggere il libro? Assolutamente no, il bello arriva molto dopo la prima metà. Il Duca di Ravenswood è un donnaiolo, indebitato fino al collo ma ehi, è un duca, quindi batte un terzogenito a prescindere, soprattutto per la madre di Sophia, che, lasciatemelo dire, è una vera arpia, una che oggi giorno finirebbe in galera con una bella condanna sulla testa. Sophia è gentile, ingenua e remissiva, ma è vera e le sue emozioni sono fresche, senza cinismo., pPurtroppo, a seguito della morte del padre è in totale balia della madre e dei suoi desideri di vederla duchessa, non importa cosa dovrà fare per ottenere quel titolo, che sia ballare, baciare o subire una violenza. Quest’ultima parte mi ha fatto digrignare un po’ i denti. Saprei io cosa farci con quel duca da strapazzo! Ethan, invece, è un prode cavaliere, un beta per così dire, un uomo che vuole preservare l’innocenza della giovane, e quindi si mette in testa di diventarne amico e metterla in guardia dal vero carattere del duca. All’inizio Sophia tentenna ma dopo un po’, soprattutto dopo una certa scena, capisce che una vita simile non la vuole e che, tutto sommato, non ha nessun bisogno di sposarsi, dato che il padre le ha lasciato una fortuna. E cambia anche atteggiamento, maturando da giovane ingenua a donna risoluta. Ed è qui che il romanzo prende una piega completamente diversa da come si era presentato, portando alla ribalta emozioni quali la libertà di amare e la paura di essere se stessi. Temi che considero importanti e degni di essere menzionati. Il libro è difatti un romance storico, una storia d’amore tenera e dolce ma anche di crescita personale che tratta temi anche moderni. Più che consigliato!
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Care Fenici, vi presento un bel Regency ambientato nella Londra del 1890, un romanzo tenero, dolce e ornato di balli e matrimoni combinati. Tutto inizia con l’apertura della Stagione, ossia il momento in cui diverse debuttanti, spintonate dalle proprie madri, si accingono a fare bella mostra di sé per accalappiare un marito ricco o con un titolo, o, perché no, per entrambi. Idem per gli uomini.
La stagione si apre e si chiude con il ballo dei Rosemont, il cui figlio maggiore, niente meno che un Duca, quindi con un titolo potente e un ricco patrimonio, è ancora scapolo e quindi preda di madri in cerca di un bel pollo per le proprie figlie. Ciò non interessa a Lord Ethan Rosemont, terzogenito e seppur con un’ottima rendita, non titolato e quindi poco appetibile. Il ragazzo – ventitré anni – non ha veramente nessuna intenzione di sposarsi così presto, anzi, vuole godersi la vita e fare quello che vuole almeno fino a che entrambi i fratelli maggiori non si siano sposati. Mentre cerca di svignarsela da casa sua e dal Ballo in atto, incappa in una giovane debuttante alla sua prima stagione, in lacrime a causa della trascuratezza del suo fidanzato.
“Era così sconsolata, ed Ethan era combattuto. Non voleva lasciarsi coinvolgere – quello non era un suo problema – ma il suo cuore era dalla parte di quella giovane donna. Lei si era ritrovata in balia di un sistema che non sembrava comprendere e lui vedeva che ciò stava spezzando il suo cuore innocente.” (Tratto dal libro)
Ethan, allora, decide di aiutarla invitandola a ballare e instillando un po’ di gelosia nell’altro uomo. Non poteva immaginare che la giovane innocente in questione, Miss Sophia Cooper, fosse fidanzata con il Duca di Ravenswood. Questo pone la situazione in una luce assolutamente nefasta per Ethan, che tutto d’un tratto decide di ammantarsi nella luce dell’amico e cavaliere e salvare la fanciulla dalle fauci del drago.
Francamente quando ho iniziato a leggerlo mi sono seriamente domandata se ne valesse la pena, non è che gli amori teneri siano proprio la mia passione, anzi. Generalmente li evito. Sto per distruggere il libro? Assolutamente no, il bello arriva molto dopo la prima metà. Il Duca di Ravenswood è un donnaiolo, indebitato fino al collo ma ehi, è un duca, quindi batte un terzogenito a prescindere, soprattutto per la madre di Sophia, che, lasciatemelo dire, è una vera arpia, una che oggi giorno finirebbe in galera con una bella condanna sulla testa. Sophia è gentile, ingenua e remissiva, ma è vera e le sue emozioni sono fresche, senza cinismo., pPurtroppo, a seguito della morte del padre è in totale balia della madre e dei suoi desideri di vederla duchessa, non importa cosa dovrà fare per ottenere quel titolo, che sia ballare, baciare o subire una violenza. Quest’ultima parte mi ha fatto digrignare un po’ i denti. Saprei io cosa farci con quel duca da strapazzo! Ethan, invece, è un prode cavaliere, un beta per così dire, un uomo che vuole preservare l’innocenza della giovane, e quindi si mette in testa di diventarne amico e metterla in guardia dal vero carattere del duca. All’inizio Sophia tentenna ma dopo un po’, soprattutto dopo una certa scena, capisce che una vita simile non la vuole e che, tutto sommato, non ha nessun bisogno di sposarsi, dato che il padre le ha lasciato una fortuna. E cambia anche atteggiamento, maturando da giovane ingenua a donna risoluta. Ed è qui che il romanzo prende una piega completamente diversa da come si era presentato, portando alla ribalta emozioni quali la libertà di amare e la paura di essere se stessi. Temi che considero importanti e degni di essere menzionati. Il libro è difatti un romance storico, una storia d’amore tenera e dolce ma anche di crescita personale che tratta temi anche moderni. Più che consigliato!
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April 23, 2022
'A Dance To Save The Debutante' is an enjoyable romance between a naive but intelligent debutante and a kind-hearted rake. The story gives an insight into Victorian society's attitude towards women. Sophia and Ethan's chemistry and unlikely friendship develop into a gentle and engaging romance full of conflicts and soul searching before their happy ending. The two main characters develop satisfyingly. It's a lovely escapist read with touches of forbidden passion and fairytale romance.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.
April 30, 2022
What a delightfully sweet Regency romance!
"Real freedom came when you opened up your heart and loved without restraint
When renowned rake Lord Ethan finds a poor debutante balling her eyes out in his family library at the first ball of the season, he feels a fit of conscience and takes pity on the girl. If he dances with her just once, her intended will feel jealous and pay her the attention she deserves. But by offering help to the Debutante, Ethan suddenly finds himself compelled to be her knight in shining armour and save her from marriage from the Despicable Duke Ravenswood. He doesn't want to marry the woman, but he knows she certainly deserves better then that!
Sophia is a from a wealthy family with no title, on the hunt for a titled husband. And when the Duke of Ravenswood shows interest in her she imagines him to be something from her fairytales and finally all her dreams will come true! But after one obligatory dance he leaves her on the side-lines at her first ball of the season - which is certainly not how she dreamed her first season in society would go! When the charming Lord Ethan offers her some help she is eager to accept. What she didn't bargain for was to feel things for this Lord when she had her eyes set on a Duke!
The first half of this was a bit tough going for me, purely because of Sophia's neivity. I genuinely feel so sorry for how ladies in society were sheltered and taught that they're only place in the world is to please a man and get a title! It's infuriating. However, when she realised what the world was really like it was truly magnificent to see her become a confident young woman, and shake of the shackles of the society that has tried to hold her down "From now on I am determined to enjoy every moment. To live my life the way I want" I loved the fact that she didn't really need a knight in shining armour after all!
I enjoyed Ethans character, and I was endeared by how blind he was to his own feelings. Watching these characters fall in love and realise what they really wanted with their lives was truly delightful!
***Note: Duke Ravenswood genuinely was despicable and made my skin crawl on multiple occasions. Trigger Warning for attempted rape. It was a truly horrible scene to read, and even though she managed to save herself I thought it best to apply the warning here! ***
*Thank you to the publishers for a free advance reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
"Real freedom came when you opened up your heart and loved without restraint
When renowned rake Lord Ethan finds a poor debutante balling her eyes out in his family library at the first ball of the season, he feels a fit of conscience and takes pity on the girl. If he dances with her just once, her intended will feel jealous and pay her the attention she deserves. But by offering help to the Debutante, Ethan suddenly finds himself compelled to be her knight in shining armour and save her from marriage from the Despicable Duke Ravenswood. He doesn't want to marry the woman, but he knows she certainly deserves better then that!
Sophia is a from a wealthy family with no title, on the hunt for a titled husband. And when the Duke of Ravenswood shows interest in her she imagines him to be something from her fairytales and finally all her dreams will come true! But after one obligatory dance he leaves her on the side-lines at her first ball of the season - which is certainly not how she dreamed her first season in society would go! When the charming Lord Ethan offers her some help she is eager to accept. What she didn't bargain for was to feel things for this Lord when she had her eyes set on a Duke!
The first half of this was a bit tough going for me, purely because of Sophia's neivity. I genuinely feel so sorry for how ladies in society were sheltered and taught that they're only place in the world is to please a man and get a title! It's infuriating. However, when she realised what the world was really like it was truly magnificent to see her become a confident young woman, and shake of the shackles of the society that has tried to hold her down "From now on I am determined to enjoy every moment. To live my life the way I want" I loved the fact that she didn't really need a knight in shining armour after all!
I enjoyed Ethans character, and I was endeared by how blind he was to his own feelings. Watching these characters fall in love and realise what they really wanted with their lives was truly delightful!
***Note: Duke Ravenswood genuinely was despicable and made my skin crawl on multiple occasions. Trigger Warning for attempted rape. It was a truly horrible scene to read, and even though she managed to save herself I thought it best to apply the warning here! ***
*Thank you to the publishers for a free advance reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
April 13, 2022
Lord Ethan Rosemont discovers Miss Sophia Cooper crying in the library at her first ball because her betrothed is ignoring her. He decides to dance with her to pique the interest of the other man and proceeds to make her very popular. He takes out to the park and finds she is a charming innocent, and the betrothed is a rich rake who will ruin her. Fortunately, she knows how to protect herself and Ethan becomes more enchanted by the resourceful female who knows her own mind. But he doesn't have to marry and he won't if he can help it, despite the obvious attraction he has for her.
Family and Sophie eventually bring him to realize something they all have seen already for a HEA.
I read this at the same time as The Ideal Countess by Katherine Grant and the story starts out the same and ends up being a different take. Miss Sophia grows to trust her decisions with help from Ethan and I did like that.
I do recommend both just to see the similarities and different style.
Family and Sophie eventually bring him to realize something they all have seen already for a HEA.
I read this at the same time as The Ideal Countess by Katherine Grant and the story starts out the same and ends up being a different take. Miss Sophia grows to trust her decisions with help from Ethan and I did like that.
I do recommend both just to see the similarities and different style.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 23, 2022
A dance to save the debutante
By Eva Shepard
Sophia Cooper is having her first season and has caught the eye of a dishonourable duke who is only out to get her substantial dowry. To clear his gambling debts and to resume his wild living to do as he pleases with her money. After being upset having been rebuffed by the duke at her first ball Lord Ethan Rosemont dances with her so she can save face. The journey follows Sophia where we find she is not quite the helpless debutante she appears .
An extremely well written novel.
4.5/5
By Eva Shepard
Sophia Cooper is having her first season and has caught the eye of a dishonourable duke who is only out to get her substantial dowry. To clear his gambling debts and to resume his wild living to do as he pleases with her money. After being upset having been rebuffed by the duke at her first ball Lord Ethan Rosemont dances with her so she can save face. The journey follows Sophia where we find she is not quite the helpless debutante she appears .
An extremely well written novel.
4.5/5
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July 10, 2022
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Eva Shepherd’s A Dance to Save the Debutante is the first stylish, sparkling and sophisticated title in her fabulous new series, Those Roguish Rosemonts.
Miss Sophia Cooper should be on cloud nine. The Ton’s most eligible bachelor has taken an interest in her and with a proposal from the Duke of Ravenswood imminent, it looks like Sophia is going to be a duchess before the end of the season. Her mother is ecstatic and with her late father’s dearest wish to see his daughter married into aristocracy about to come true, Sophia’s happiness should be complete. However, she is far from happy. The Duke of Ravenswood seems to prefer spending time with his friends rather than her – which is why instead of dancing at a ball, she is crying her eyes out and hiding in the library. Sophia is feeling dejected and insecure, but help is at hand thanks to the charming, handsome and charismatic Lord Ethan Rosemont…
The pressure to marry is certainly not on third son Ethan’s shoulders. While their mother schemes and plots to get his elder brother married, Ethan is free to please himself and to do whatever he likes without being encumbered by thoughts of matrimony. The last thing he feels like doing is settling down and finding a bride, however, when he comes across Miss Sophia Cooper weeping in his mother’s library, the chivalrous aristocrat cannot resist providing her with a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on. Taking her for a spin round the dancefloor, Ethan thinks that he will never clap eyes on Sophia ever again. But fate has got other ideas in store for the two of them…
Sophia knows that she should heed her mother’s advice and only have eyes for the duke, however, the more time she spends with Ethan, the more she finds herself drawn to him. Being a duchess might be her mother’s most cherished wish for her, but all Sophia wants is to spend the rest of her life by Ethan’s side – even though he has made it abundantly clear that his heart is strictly off limits.
Ethan never imagined that he would find himself falling head over heels in love, but as the thought of seeing Sophia wed to another becomes completely and utterly unbearable, will he find the courage to listen to his heart and take a chance on love? Or is he about to let his soulmate slip through his fingers?
Eva Shepherd’s A Dance to Save the Debutante is a splendid Victorian romance that charms with a delightful concoction of wit, passion, emotion and intensity. An evocative tale about life’s unexpected surprises, taking a chance on love and fighting for one’s own happiness, A Dance to Save the Debutante will have readers swooning over honourable and attractive Ethan and cheering on Sophia as she discovers her voice, begins to stand on her own two feet and finds the courage to fight for what she truly wants.
A sensuous, dramatic and poignant historical romance that effortlessly sweeps readers back to the Victorian age, A Dance to Save the Debutante sets the scene for another unmissable series by Eva Shepherd.
Eva Shepherd’s A Dance to Save the Debutante is the first stylish, sparkling and sophisticated title in her fabulous new series, Those Roguish Rosemonts.
Miss Sophia Cooper should be on cloud nine. The Ton’s most eligible bachelor has taken an interest in her and with a proposal from the Duke of Ravenswood imminent, it looks like Sophia is going to be a duchess before the end of the season. Her mother is ecstatic and with her late father’s dearest wish to see his daughter married into aristocracy about to come true, Sophia’s happiness should be complete. However, she is far from happy. The Duke of Ravenswood seems to prefer spending time with his friends rather than her – which is why instead of dancing at a ball, she is crying her eyes out and hiding in the library. Sophia is feeling dejected and insecure, but help is at hand thanks to the charming, handsome and charismatic Lord Ethan Rosemont…
The pressure to marry is certainly not on third son Ethan’s shoulders. While their mother schemes and plots to get his elder brother married, Ethan is free to please himself and to do whatever he likes without being encumbered by thoughts of matrimony. The last thing he feels like doing is settling down and finding a bride, however, when he comes across Miss Sophia Cooper weeping in his mother’s library, the chivalrous aristocrat cannot resist providing her with a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on. Taking her for a spin round the dancefloor, Ethan thinks that he will never clap eyes on Sophia ever again. But fate has got other ideas in store for the two of them…
Sophia knows that she should heed her mother’s advice and only have eyes for the duke, however, the more time she spends with Ethan, the more she finds herself drawn to him. Being a duchess might be her mother’s most cherished wish for her, but all Sophia wants is to spend the rest of her life by Ethan’s side – even though he has made it abundantly clear that his heart is strictly off limits.
Ethan never imagined that he would find himself falling head over heels in love, but as the thought of seeing Sophia wed to another becomes completely and utterly unbearable, will he find the courage to listen to his heart and take a chance on love? Or is he about to let his soulmate slip through his fingers?
Eva Shepherd’s A Dance to Save the Debutante is a splendid Victorian romance that charms with a delightful concoction of wit, passion, emotion and intensity. An evocative tale about life’s unexpected surprises, taking a chance on love and fighting for one’s own happiness, A Dance to Save the Debutante will have readers swooning over honourable and attractive Ethan and cheering on Sophia as she discovers her voice, begins to stand on her own two feet and finds the courage to fight for what she truly wants.
A sensuous, dramatic and poignant historical romance that effortlessly sweeps readers back to the Victorian age, A Dance to Save the Debutante sets the scene for another unmissable series by Eva Shepherd.
April 17, 2022
3.5 stars
I liked the story. The heroine was starting to get annoying as she was ignoring the hero's warnings and her mother was slightly procuring which was disturbing until the Duke's denouement.
I'd have liked a bit more passion but perhaps Eva specialising in clean reads.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I liked the story. The heroine was starting to get annoying as she was ignoring the hero's warnings and her mother was slightly procuring which was disturbing until the Duke's denouement.
I'd have liked a bit more passion but perhaps Eva specialising in clean reads.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
July 29, 2024
What's this?
This would not have entertained me or kept me interested even if I read this story as a young girl. It was so boring, slow and foolish, I stopped reading it on page 63. It is not worth even a star. I am not alone, many in our book club stopped reading it way before page 63. REALLY!!!!!!!
This would not have entertained me or kept me interested even if I read this story as a young girl. It was so boring, slow and foolish, I stopped reading it on page 63. It is not worth even a star. I am not alone, many in our book club stopped reading it way before page 63. REALLY!!!!!!!
July 11, 2025
Sophia is truly the most naive character I've ever had the misfortune to read about.
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June 2, 2022Categories
Historical Fiction, Sagas, Victorian Historical Fiction
Miniseries
Those Roguish Rosemonts (Book #1)
Historical Fiction, Sagas, Victorian Historical Fiction
Miniseries
Those Roguish Rosemonts (Book #1)
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