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Regency Rogues #2
The Angel in My Arms
In Stefanie Sloane's spirited and witty new series of intrigue and passion, a dedicated spy learns the meaning of surrender.
To Young Corinthian agent Marcus MacInnes, the Earl of Weston, his latest mission involving a smuggling ring with ties to Napoleon seems ridiculous at first, but becomes all too threatening as pieces of the puzzle begin to fall into place. And the most troubling piece of all? Miss Sarah Tisdale, an unconventional beauty whose lust for life is rivaled only by her ability to drive Marcus to distraction. When her family comes under suspicion, Marcus must watch her very closely -- even if her touch ignites the fiery desire burning beneath his cool facade.
When it comes to suitors, Sarah's lush curves and kissable lips aren't enough to compensate for her willful nature. She's tasted disappointment before, but flirting with the sinfully handsome Marcus is a pastime worth savoring -- even when it leads to wicked pleasures. When Sarah's life is in jeopardy, Marcus discovers that the passion between them can no longer be denied -- and he'll do anything to keep her in his arms.
To Young Corinthian agent Marcus MacInnes, the Earl of Weston, his latest mission involving a smuggling ring with ties to Napoleon seems ridiculous at first, but becomes all too threatening as pieces of the puzzle begin to fall into place. And the most troubling piece of all? Miss Sarah Tisdale, an unconventional beauty whose lust for life is rivaled only by her ability to drive Marcus to distraction. When her family comes under suspicion, Marcus must watch her very closely -- even if her touch ignites the fiery desire burning beneath his cool facade.
When it comes to suitors, Sarah's lush curves and kissable lips aren't enough to compensate for her willful nature. She's tasted disappointment before, but flirting with the sinfully handsome Marcus is a pastime worth savoring -- even when it leads to wicked pleasures. When Sarah's life is in jeopardy, Marcus discovers that the passion between them can no longer be denied -- and he'll do anything to keep her in his arms.
287 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published June 28, 2011
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January 16, 2016
The Angel In My Arms is the second book in the Regency Rogues Series. After enjoying the first one, I was very excited to get started on this story. The Angel In My Arms is where we get to know the rogue "Marcus". Marcus has recently become injured so his commanding officer sends him to his country home, to investigate the smuggling operation there and that it might be related to Napoleon. In the beginning Marcus is doubtful that there is any real mission, but when a young boy ends up murdered, he ends up being drawn into a plot much bigger than himself. Sarah has settled in her life, knowing she won't marry and is content with that. When she keeps encountering Marcus, the Earl of Weston, she doesn't want to give into the visible attraction that is between them. As she becomes his partner in discovering the secrets behind the smuggling operation, she learns that the love she has for Marcus is about to be tested, and in ways she could never imagine. Will their love hold true or falter?
The Angel In My Arms is a fascinating tale of espionage and thrills and mystery. I personally love a good mystery, especially when it surprises me. So I was going into this story not expecting such a thrill as I came out finishing from. I did feel like it started a bit slow and took a little while to pick up pace, but once it did boy did I fly through this story. Espionage is one of my all time favorite sub genres to the Regency Era genre. So I love something that definitely gets me at the edge of my seat. Especially in the later half of the book did it really pick up speed and I could barely keep up with my eyes reading the pages as fast I could turn them. The romance is medium well developed, I felt like there could have been more, but I am not one to complain about a good mystery that engages the reader. Overall I would say this would be a satisfying and engaging read with heart stopping moments to put your teeth at edge, and your emotions on high alert!! Be warned you are about to embark on a thrilling adventure in the countryside of Dorset, England.
The Angel In My Arms is a fascinating tale of espionage and thrills and mystery. I personally love a good mystery, especially when it surprises me. So I was going into this story not expecting such a thrill as I came out finishing from. I did feel like it started a bit slow and took a little while to pick up pace, but once it did boy did I fly through this story. Espionage is one of my all time favorite sub genres to the Regency Era genre. So I love something that definitely gets me at the edge of my seat. Especially in the later half of the book did it really pick up speed and I could barely keep up with my eyes reading the pages as fast I could turn them. The romance is medium well developed, I felt like there could have been more, but I am not one to complain about a good mystery that engages the reader. Overall I would say this would be a satisfying and engaging read with heart stopping moments to put your teeth at edge, and your emotions on high alert!! Be warned you are about to embark on a thrilling adventure in the countryside of Dorset, England.
August 11, 2011
Oooohhhhh... right. I hate when I don't review books right after I read them. Anyway.
Okay, so at the end of the last book (not too much of a spoiler, I promise), Marcus MacInnes is injured (shot in the leg), and so in this book, he's recovering. The boss, Carmichael, knows that Marcus will go totally stir-crazy if he just lies around in bed until he's recuperated, so he sends him to investigate a smuggling rumor near Marcus's family home out in the country. I don't think Carmichael really thought much of anything was going down, but he was WRONG.
Okay, so Marcus is half Scottish (his dad) and half English (mom), and this country seat is his mom's family's. Well, the local folks don't like him because they hated his dad for SWOOPING in and STEALING his mom.... And boy, can those people hold a GUH-RUDGE.... ridiculous. Get over it, people. But I guess mob-mentality works long-term? So he has to try and overcome the people's preconceived notions of him in order to get information about the smuggling stuff (which apparently nearly EVERYONE in the area was involved in or at least knew about).
Sarah is the next-door neighbor. Next-estate neighbor? She's a feisty red-head (WHOA. BREAKING STEREOTYPES THERE! (Don't get me started.)) who always speaks her mind. Or something like that. Her mom is the LEADER of that mob I was talking about (and can I just say that mom is TSTL!), but her dad seems like a reasonable enough guy.
Anyway, Marcus and Sarah meet and he can't seem to stay away from her. He's the first eligible-type man she's met that hasn't run screaming when he got to know her a bit. AND he's good looking. AND she's REALLY attracted to him. She's kind of a pansy though... At first, she kept running away whenever he came around. I was like, "Ummmmm... Where are you going? GET BACK HERE, you doof-wad! He actually LIKES you, and you're going to screw it up!!"
I don't know what else to say except that she doesn't know he's a spy, and when her brother ends up over-his-head in the smuggling, some uncomfortable situations arise. Usually I complain that characters need to GET OVER issues, but in this case, I was like, "Really? You're not going to be upset that the guy was practically ???? Ummmmmmm... OKAY THEN."
Overall, I thought the story was really interesting, intruiging, etc. I liked the hero and heroine a lot, and I thought they worked well together. Plus, it didn't have 50 typos like the last book did!
Okay, so at the end of the last book (not too much of a spoiler, I promise), Marcus MacInnes is injured (shot in the leg), and so in this book, he's recovering. The boss, Carmichael, knows that Marcus will go totally stir-crazy if he just lies around in bed until he's recuperated, so he sends him to investigate a smuggling rumor near Marcus's family home out in the country. I don't think Carmichael really thought much of anything was going down, but he was WRONG.
Okay, so Marcus is half Scottish (his dad) and half English (mom), and this country seat is his mom's family's. Well, the local folks don't like him because they hated his dad for SWOOPING in and STEALING his mom.... And boy, can those people hold a GUH-RUDGE.... ridiculous. Get over it, people. But I guess mob-mentality works long-term? So he has to try and overcome the people's preconceived notions of him in order to get information about the smuggling stuff (which apparently nearly EVERYONE in the area was involved in or at least knew about).
Sarah is the next-door neighbor. Next-estate neighbor? She's a feisty red-head (WHOA. BREAKING STEREOTYPES THERE! (Don't get me started.)) who always speaks her mind. Or something like that. Her mom is the LEADER of that mob I was talking about (and can I just say that mom is TSTL!), but her dad seems like a reasonable enough guy.
Anyway, Marcus and Sarah meet and he can't seem to stay away from her. He's the first eligible-type man she's met that hasn't run screaming when he got to know her a bit. AND he's good looking. AND she's REALLY attracted to him. She's kind of a pansy though... At first, she kept running away whenever he came around. I was like, "Ummmmm... Where are you going? GET BACK HERE, you doof-wad! He actually LIKES you, and you're going to screw it up!!"
I don't know what else to say except that she doesn't know he's a spy, and when her brother ends up over-his-head in the smuggling, some uncomfortable situations arise. Usually I complain that characters need to GET OVER issues, but in this case, I was like, "Really? You're not going to be upset that the guy was practically ???? Ummmmmmm... OKAY THEN."
Overall, I thought the story was really interesting, intruiging, etc. I liked the hero and heroine a lot, and I thought they worked well together. Plus, it didn't have 50 typos like the last book did!
May 21, 2012
This book will keep you laughing the whole time! I loved the humor in it! In this Regency romance you meet Sarah and Marcus! Sarah is not your typical female. She is courageous, funny, intelligent and witty! She cuts past all of Marcus's defenses and makes him realize that maybe being loved for who you are isn't such a bad thing! Marcus is a half Scottish highlander and half English gentlemen.... Interesting mix huh? He is always trying to find his place. Around Sarah he can finally let down his guard but he is in the middle of a smuggling investigation so if he lets it down too much will it cost him his case? or worse Sarah? There is plenty of humor and action in this book and will keep you guessing the whole time!
May 18, 2021
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August 13, 2011
After reading Ms Sloanes debut novel, The Devil in Disguise, I was a bit disappointed with it, mostly with the editing of the novel that I think hinder my opinion of it a bit. Still I was looking forward to trying out the next book in the series, The Angel in My Arms and I am happy to say Stephanie Sloane delivered a good book with a good story and no major editing issues this time!
Miss Sarah Tisdale is a delightful heroine! She is bold, feisty, a bit silly and flighty and I really enjoyed her! (I just read Love in the Afternoon and she reminded be a bit of Beatrix). She encounters Marcus MacInnes, Earl of Weston, one afternoon in quite an improper way as her brother, Nigel and her are swimming. Sarahs enormous beast of a dog, Titus, also makes quite a wet impression and a bit of humor to the story. And so with this awkward, unusual first encounter Marcus and Sarah being their relationship with both of them not wanting to like the other. Unfortunately, Sarah quickly realizes that all these silly arguments the two share means she truly likes him. And also, unfortunately for Marcus he has a hard time getting Sarah out of his head and letting her distract him from the real reason her returned to his estate---to watch the Tisdale family to see if they are involved in a smuggling ring with ties to Napoleon. Marcus is half Scottish and half English so he has never really been embraced from either culture and left town to get away from the criticism but with Sarahs help, he gradually sees how his estate and people truly are once they get to know the actual man.
This is just a quick review but overall I was much happier with this book than his predecessor and I am looking forward to starting The Sinner Who Seduced Me soon and more books from what is sure to be a shining star in historical romance soon! If you enjoy a delightful heroine and a slight broodish hero whos Scottish accent appears occasionally and a bit of intrigue on top of that, grab this one! 4 stars
Miss Sarah Tisdale is a delightful heroine! She is bold, feisty, a bit silly and flighty and I really enjoyed her! (I just read Love in the Afternoon and she reminded be a bit of Beatrix). She encounters Marcus MacInnes, Earl of Weston, one afternoon in quite an improper way as her brother, Nigel and her are swimming. Sarahs enormous beast of a dog, Titus, also makes quite a wet impression and a bit of humor to the story. And so with this awkward, unusual first encounter Marcus and Sarah being their relationship with both of them not wanting to like the other. Unfortunately, Sarah quickly realizes that all these silly arguments the two share means she truly likes him. And also, unfortunately for Marcus he has a hard time getting Sarah out of his head and letting her distract him from the real reason her returned to his estate---to watch the Tisdale family to see if they are involved in a smuggling ring with ties to Napoleon. Marcus is half Scottish and half English so he has never really been embraced from either culture and left town to get away from the criticism but with Sarahs help, he gradually sees how his estate and people truly are once they get to know the actual man.
This is just a quick review but overall I was much happier with this book than his predecessor and I am looking forward to starting The Sinner Who Seduced Me soon and more books from what is sure to be a shining star in historical romance soon! If you enjoy a delightful heroine and a slight broodish hero whos Scottish accent appears occasionally and a bit of intrigue on top of that, grab this one! 4 stars
May 7, 2012
As originally posted on Book Haven
The second book in Regency Rogues series contains more action, suspense and mystery than its predecessor, The Devil in Disguise and more humor than I thought possible from one character. Sarah Tisdale was a delight. Smart, blunt, outspoken and so awkward that she sometimes comes across as addled. Without meaning to, she amuses to no end with her verbal diarrhea that appears at the most inappropriate times. Her antics are wild and uncoordinated that one can't help but be charmed by her. In a contemporary romance, Sarah wouldn't be anything special because what heroine isn't smart, outspoken and honest? However, because The Angel in My Arms takes place in Regency England where outspoken, smart, semi-independent, were frowned upon and often ignored, Sarah stands out like a sore thumb. Which is what ultimately attracts, confuses and keeps Marcus' attention and later wins his love.
I enjoyed the overall plot in this book more than in the first book, I also found many of the characters to be more memorable and real as well. There were no useless characters in this book, everyone had some kind of role that was vital to the story, whether it was hero, villain, sidekick, friend, family or some small role as a victim, I never got the feeling of "Why is that person even in this book? They serve no purpose" from The Angel in My Arms.
Marcus and Sarah were well suited as a couple, each one obviously needing the other to balance them out and while Sarah was a tad to forgiving with Marcus, she did stand her ground when it came to helping him catch what turned out to be more than one villain.
Though the book starts off slow, with Marcus and Sarah meeting in an unconventional way and later spending a good portion of the book pondering each other's presence, it is still highly entertaining, mostly due to Sarah and her modern way of thinking and behaving.
Once danger and tragedy strike the quiet town, the book begins to pick up the pace and the mystery and danger only increase from that point on. Surprising twists and turns laced with Sarah's humor and wit keep this book from become dull and repetitive.
I truly enjoyed The Angel in My Arms and look forward to picking up the next book in the series, The Sinner Who Seduced Me which I am sure will hold more surprises, danger and explanations to the questions left unanswered in The Angel in My Arms.
The second book in Regency Rogues series contains more action, suspense and mystery than its predecessor, The Devil in Disguise and more humor than I thought possible from one character. Sarah Tisdale was a delight. Smart, blunt, outspoken and so awkward that she sometimes comes across as addled. Without meaning to, she amuses to no end with her verbal diarrhea that appears at the most inappropriate times. Her antics are wild and uncoordinated that one can't help but be charmed by her. In a contemporary romance, Sarah wouldn't be anything special because what heroine isn't smart, outspoken and honest? However, because The Angel in My Arms takes place in Regency England where outspoken, smart, semi-independent, were frowned upon and often ignored, Sarah stands out like a sore thumb. Which is what ultimately attracts, confuses and keeps Marcus' attention and later wins his love.
I enjoyed the overall plot in this book more than in the first book, I also found many of the characters to be more memorable and real as well. There were no useless characters in this book, everyone had some kind of role that was vital to the story, whether it was hero, villain, sidekick, friend, family or some small role as a victim, I never got the feeling of "Why is that person even in this book? They serve no purpose" from The Angel in My Arms.
Marcus and Sarah were well suited as a couple, each one obviously needing the other to balance them out and while Sarah was a tad to forgiving with Marcus, she did stand her ground when it came to helping him catch what turned out to be more than one villain.
Though the book starts off slow, with Marcus and Sarah meeting in an unconventional way and later spending a good portion of the book pondering each other's presence, it is still highly entertaining, mostly due to Sarah and her modern way of thinking and behaving.
Once danger and tragedy strike the quiet town, the book begins to pick up the pace and the mystery and danger only increase from that point on. Surprising twists and turns laced with Sarah's humor and wit keep this book from become dull and repetitive.
I truly enjoyed The Angel in My Arms and look forward to picking up the next book in the series, The Sinner Who Seduced Me which I am sure will hold more surprises, danger and explanations to the questions left unanswered in The Angel in My Arms.
March 21, 2013
Reviewed by: Jen
Book purchased by Reviewer
Review originally purchased at Romancing the Book
Review: After having read The Devil in Disguise, I was torn if I wanted to continue on with this series. I was partially let down with Devil, but I reminded myself that it was Ms Sloane’s debut and things could get better. So, I picked up The Angel in My Arms and started reading.
From page one, I was drawn more into this story than I was before, which was a huge relief for me. We met our hero Marcus in the first book and now he’s on his way home to his country estate to recuperate after being shot in the line of duty. And of course, since he’s a spy, he’s not just going to laze about. He’s been given the task to look into a possible smuggling ring. But it’s not going to be an easy task, since even though he grew up in the area, the locals never forgave his Scottish father from coming in and “stealing” their beloved daughter, so Marcus is bad blood.
On the other hand, Sarah is from a local gentry family and is well loved in the area. And from her introduction, the reader knows Sarah knows more than she lets on about the smuggling in the area and I know I was interested to see how these two were going to deal with each other. Sarah’s a strong female, but totally gets in over her head and Marcus is there waiting to be her knight in shining armor.
I found The Angel in My Arms to be a much more satisfying read. Many of the problems that plagued Devil seemed to be corrected in this story. No more editing mishaps, odd scene cuts, lackluster romance or abrupt endings. I enjoyed the romance between Marcus and Sarah and the smuggling plot line had me turning the pages, waiting to see what was going to happen next. And in the end, I finished the book happy with the time spent reading.
Book purchased by Reviewer
Review originally purchased at Romancing the Book
Review: After having read The Devil in Disguise, I was torn if I wanted to continue on with this series. I was partially let down with Devil, but I reminded myself that it was Ms Sloane’s debut and things could get better. So, I picked up The Angel in My Arms and started reading.
From page one, I was drawn more into this story than I was before, which was a huge relief for me. We met our hero Marcus in the first book and now he’s on his way home to his country estate to recuperate after being shot in the line of duty. And of course, since he’s a spy, he’s not just going to laze about. He’s been given the task to look into a possible smuggling ring. But it’s not going to be an easy task, since even though he grew up in the area, the locals never forgave his Scottish father from coming in and “stealing” their beloved daughter, so Marcus is bad blood.
On the other hand, Sarah is from a local gentry family and is well loved in the area. And from her introduction, the reader knows Sarah knows more than she lets on about the smuggling in the area and I know I was interested to see how these two were going to deal with each other. Sarah’s a strong female, but totally gets in over her head and Marcus is there waiting to be her knight in shining armor.
I found The Angel in My Arms to be a much more satisfying read. Many of the problems that plagued Devil seemed to be corrected in this story. No more editing mishaps, odd scene cuts, lackluster romance or abrupt endings. I enjoyed the romance between Marcus and Sarah and the smuggling plot line had me turning the pages, waiting to see what was going to happen next. And in the end, I finished the book happy with the time spent reading.
October 4, 2011
I reviewed this book for Romance Reader At Heart website.
RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:
THE ANGEL IN MY ARMS is the second book in Regency Rogues Series and continues with adventures of another Young Corinthian, Marcus Maxwell, the Earl of Weston.
Our hero's origins play heavy in this story. As a young lad, his growing up was split between the Highlands and England. He always knew that he didn't fit in, that his English blood wasn't quite blue enough and would never let him be a true Highlander.
Sarah Elizabeth Tisdale's tendencies are toward speaking before thinking, independence and clumsiness, traits widely known to all those who know her. They are one of the reasons for the lack of her suitors--not that she would like any. As a matter a fact, she's been dodging one suitor in particular.
ANGEL IN MY ARMS was a delightful read filled with humor, intrigue, and danger, and love scenes that sizzle. Ms. Sloan continues to impress me with her writing style, witty dialogue, three-dimensional characters, and wonderful comedic timing. Once more she created a wonderful world of intrigue, love, and adventure that I'll be sure to follow. The unexpected gave me enough tidbits to hook me into eagerly awaiting the next book in this series.
Melanie
RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:
THE ANGEL IN MY ARMS is the second book in Regency Rogues Series and continues with adventures of another Young Corinthian, Marcus Maxwell, the Earl of Weston.
Our hero's origins play heavy in this story. As a young lad, his growing up was split between the Highlands and England. He always knew that he didn't fit in, that his English blood wasn't quite blue enough and would never let him be a true Highlander.
Sarah Elizabeth Tisdale's tendencies are toward speaking before thinking, independence and clumsiness, traits widely known to all those who know her. They are one of the reasons for the lack of her suitors--not that she would like any. As a matter a fact, she's been dodging one suitor in particular.
ANGEL IN MY ARMS was a delightful read filled with humor, intrigue, and danger, and love scenes that sizzle. Ms. Sloan continues to impress me with her writing style, witty dialogue, three-dimensional characters, and wonderful comedic timing. Once more she created a wonderful world of intrigue, love, and adventure that I'll be sure to follow. The unexpected gave me enough tidbits to hook me into eagerly awaiting the next book in this series.
Melanie
August 13, 2011
This story belongs to Marcus and Sarah. Marcus is a member of the Young Corinthians and was sent to his home estate to recuperate from a leg injury received in the line of duty. He is sent there also to continue the investigation into missing emeralds destined for Napoleon to finance his takeover of the continent. Sarah lives in his home town. Things get complicated since her 12 year-old brother is involved in the smuggling operation which is far more serious than anyone believed. It's all tied in to the emeralds. Of course, by the end of the book, all is resolved. Marcus and Sarah have fallen seriously in love and live happily ever after.
Surprisingly, there is violence and death (of children) in this book. But it is part of the mystery of the story. I very much enjoyed Sarah's honesty and energy. Marcus is just the one to appreciate it and not even attempt to contain it. They are a fine couple.
I enjoyed this story as much as the first. But I gave this book 4 stars rather than the 3 for the previous book because this one had absolutely perfect editing. So much easier to read. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
Surprisingly, there is violence and death (of children) in this book. But it is part of the mystery of the story. I very much enjoyed Sarah's honesty and energy. Marcus is just the one to appreciate it and not even attempt to contain it. They are a fine couple.
I enjoyed this story as much as the first. But I gave this book 4 stars rather than the 3 for the previous book because this one had absolutely perfect editing. So much easier to read. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
July 3, 2011
This is the second book in Stefanie Stoane’s Young Corinthian series and it was wonderful. Marcus MacInnes, the Earl of Weston, meets his heroine, Sarah, when her gigantic dog knocks him flat on his back at the pond on his estate. Sarah has been swimming with her 12 year brother and is dripping wet and covered with mud. Weston’s estate is located on the coast of England and his assignment is to locate the band of smuggler who are filling Napoleon’s coffers. The most of the men in the village seems to be involved in the smuggling including Nigel, Sarah’s brother. The murder of two of Nigel’s friends seems to accelerate the need to quickly find the leader of this gang of smugglers.
Although he was a terrible man those of us who love Regency romance should be grateful to Napoleon because we would be hard pressed for heroes without the young lords who were spies during the war years.
Although he was a terrible man those of us who love Regency romance should be grateful to Napoleon because we would be hard pressed for heroes without the young lords who were spies during the war years.
February 13, 2013
Marcus never felt at home, he's half Scottish - a Highlander- and half English and he was never accepted by either. When the agency sends him to keep an eye on a smuggling ring in Dorset, near the village his mother grew up in and where the townspeople are not too fond of him, he doesn't jump with joy on the idea but he does his duty. There he meets Sarah Tisdale, beautiful, lush, adventurous, and with a klutzy quality to her that he finds endearing.
I enjoyed both the romance and spy/smuggling intrigue of the book. I found characters both the main and the secondary ones interesting and entertaining. I wanted more romance though, not that it was lacking, because Marcus and Sarah were great together and I didn't wanted it to end.
4.5/5
I enjoyed both the romance and spy/smuggling intrigue of the book. I found characters both the main and the secondary ones interesting and entertaining. I wanted more romance though, not that it was lacking, because Marcus and Sarah were great together and I didn't wanted it to end.
4.5/5
July 15, 2011
The first book in this series I wasn't to sure about but after reading this one, this series has found its place in my "Will Buy and Continue" list. I am curious about this author and look forward to seeing how each story will progress and strengthen.
Pros:
There is excitement, danger and a good plot. You can relate with the characters.
On the down side:
The sex scenes are seriously lacking and unbelievable! The tension and build up is there between the characters but when it comes to follow thru and after you may as well as said "Insert plug A into slot B" and moved on.
3 1/2 STARS
Pros:
There is excitement, danger and a good plot. You can relate with the characters.
On the down side:
The sex scenes are seriously lacking and unbelievable! The tension and build up is there between the characters but when it comes to follow thru and after you may as well as said "Insert plug A into slot B" and moved on.
3 1/2 STARS
January 26, 2013
I received the book as a present from Stefanie Sloane and I want to thank her for those three great books.
The second book in Regency Rogues series contains more action, suspense and mystery than its predecessor, The Devil in Disguise. It's an easy to read and rather captivating story. Smart and often funny, the book combines intrigue, suspense, and romance that make one keep turn the pages until the end of the story. All the characters are written so good, with their own life stories, that one either loves them, dislikes them or detests them (just as the writer intended for us to feel!)
The second book in Regency Rogues series contains more action, suspense and mystery than its predecessor, The Devil in Disguise. It's an easy to read and rather captivating story. Smart and often funny, the book combines intrigue, suspense, and romance that make one keep turn the pages until the end of the story. All the characters are written so good, with their own life stories, that one either loves them, dislikes them or detests them (just as the writer intended for us to feel!)
July 8, 2011
I just finished The Angel in My Arms by Stefanie Sloane, which is the second book in her Regency Rogues series. The Angel in My Arms is a rollicking adventure filled with mischief, murder and just enough of the mushy stuff. Stephanie's heroine Sarah is an original, who is honest, funny and whose unique take on things made me laugh out. Very enjoyable read, and I can't wait for The Sinner Who Seduced Me.
August 22, 2011
I actually found this book a great, exciting read! After Stefanie Sloane's first book, I was very excited to read another. This book lacked the grammatical errors I felt riddled the first book, and the romance/plot line was more put together, I felt. Truly a great read!
July 7, 2011
I did enjoy this, but it seemed a little like I was dropped in the middle of the story. I felt like I was missing some parts of the story/background.. I loved Sarah and she and Marcus made a great couple. I loved the fact that Sarah was able to trust Marcus and wait for all the facts.
March 25, 2012
This second book in the series was fantastic from beginning to end! The main female Sarah was hilarously outspoken and I loved Marcus' scottish burr when flustered!!
August 6, 2011
Had me laughing out loud, just like the first one. Can't wait to read the rest of the series!
October 16, 2011
This was a very enjoyable Regency series
June 15, 2014
Great heroine. Easy read.
August 9, 2011
Stefanie Sloane is a trickster! Spoilers! If you read the endings of books like I do, beware, there is a surprise...and things are not what they seem - or are they?
Quick note: I did not find the number of typos that were present in the last Stefanie Sloane book...they may have been there, but I didn't see any. So, it appears that Ballantine does support their authors.
Now, to the The Angel in My Arms. Here come the Young Corinthians, Romancelands latest group of hunky manly-men spies. We follow Marcus, the Earl of Weston as he infiltrates a group of smugglers in search of some stolen emeralds. Along the way he meets Sarah Tisdale and her animals. Yes, we have cute animals, in fact her dog Titus is a contender for the Gus award. Although, the peacock was pretty funny also. The animals almost stole the show.
As with the first book in the series, there were some moments in the book that I really liked - some brilliant writing. And, then there were moments that I would scratch my head wondering if I was missing something. To say nothing of the suspending belief moments. So, let's explore.
Sarah Tisdale. I really enjoyed Sarah, I found her to be a refreshing heroine - outspoken, honest, tenderhearted and a lover of profane words. Her interactions with her young brother Nigel are some of the best parts in the book. They seemed like real siblings, arguing, playing tricks on each other; but also having a strong loving bond. You know what, I am having a problem lately with parents in historical books. Aren't parents the heads of families? Don't they have the last word? Wouldn't they be concerned when their twelve year old son is out gallivanting with smugglers? Especially when two of his closest friends are murdered? It's too bad that historical romance parents are little more than background and frankly I'm getting tired of those shadowy parents. I digress, Sarah...she is a fun heroine and there are a number of amusing scenes involving Sarah and her mouth. A chuckle out loud moment occurs when she tells her best friend Claire, in great detail, about her first sexual encounter with Marcus. I also found it amusing that she thought she wasn't a virgin anymore...until she was told differently. Oh sure, she has a TSTL moment toward the end of the book, in fact, I found her very irritating when she was trying "help" Marcus save Nigel. Why didn't she stay where she was told to stay? This was one of those suspension of belief moments. For the most part, Sarah was a delightful heroine, only occasionally traveling down the P-u-l-e-e-s-e road.
On to Marcus. I found Marcus to be the weak part of the book. He mostly seemed to be a cardboard character only there to be Sarah's straight man. I also thought the sexual tension between the two was almost non-existent. Oh sure, there were a couple of sexual encounters, but there wasn't any building of tension prior to those moments. (I did like that Sarah was the aggressor.) Rant coming on: why do historical couple take off all of their cloths when they are supposedly in a sexual frenzy? Let's get serious here, we have a couple who can't wait to do the hoochie-coo and what do they do? They take the time to take off all of their clothes. And, we are not talking about a bra and undies here...we are talking chemise (boned or not), with a ribbon or lace of some sort. The corsets, the garters, the hosiery. Then there are the petticoats, one or more depending on what the final look is that one is going for. And, then let's look at the male...he has that long shirt, depending on whether it's early or late 1800. That long shirt by the way also doubled as underwear, because until the late 1800's men did wear any. EEEWWWW. It wasn't till later that the brief (with strings, flap or button) made it's appearance. Now, what I've always thought was rather funny was that women didn't really wear bloomers/underwear/panties until the later part of the 1800's...which to me would mean easy access! I just wish that once in awhile, when a couple was in a sexual flurry, they would erupt with all their clothes on. Wouldn't that be more of an indicator of uncontrollable lust? Then they would be all rumpled, but who cares, it would make for a more interesting story, maybe even provide a few laughs. While I'm digressing, it must have been an fascinating time for women without underpants...I wonder if they were cold in the winter? And what about that mother-nature time? EEEEWWWW.
Where was I? Oh yes, Marcus and Sarah, I didn't feel any sexual tension. I did understand why he fell in love with her however. Didn't quite understand why he felt unworthy, his character needed to be explored just a little bit more. I felt like I was missing something when it came to Marcus.
I would have to say that this is a mystery book with romantic elements in it. And the skulduggery is actually pretty good. There were some things I didn't see coming. I was also surprised that Ms. Sloane had some very young victims in her book and it was this part of the book that I found very poignant. Some excellent writing on the loss of someone you love.
So, this book is light on the romance, heavy on the intrigue and has a number of silly adventures with TSTL moments. But, it also has a delightful heroine (most of the time.) This was a good book, (not earth shattering) and I will continue to read the series...there is a mysterious antagonist that has been introduced, we will see where that leads us.
Quick note: I did not find the number of typos that were present in the last Stefanie Sloane book...they may have been there, but I didn't see any. So, it appears that Ballantine does support their authors.
Now, to the The Angel in My Arms. Here come the Young Corinthians, Romancelands latest group of hunky manly-men spies. We follow Marcus, the Earl of Weston as he infiltrates a group of smugglers in search of some stolen emeralds. Along the way he meets Sarah Tisdale and her animals. Yes, we have cute animals, in fact her dog Titus is a contender for the Gus award. Although, the peacock was pretty funny also. The animals almost stole the show.
As with the first book in the series, there were some moments in the book that I really liked - some brilliant writing. And, then there were moments that I would scratch my head wondering if I was missing something. To say nothing of the suspending belief moments. So, let's explore.
Sarah Tisdale. I really enjoyed Sarah, I found her to be a refreshing heroine - outspoken, honest, tenderhearted and a lover of profane words. Her interactions with her young brother Nigel are some of the best parts in the book. They seemed like real siblings, arguing, playing tricks on each other; but also having a strong loving bond. You know what, I am having a problem lately with parents in historical books. Aren't parents the heads of families? Don't they have the last word? Wouldn't they be concerned when their twelve year old son is out gallivanting with smugglers? Especially when two of his closest friends are murdered? It's too bad that historical romance parents are little more than background and frankly I'm getting tired of those shadowy parents. I digress, Sarah...she is a fun heroine and there are a number of amusing scenes involving Sarah and her mouth. A chuckle out loud moment occurs when she tells her best friend Claire, in great detail, about her first sexual encounter with Marcus. I also found it amusing that she thought she wasn't a virgin anymore...until she was told differently. Oh sure, she has a TSTL moment toward the end of the book, in fact, I found her very irritating when she was trying "help" Marcus save Nigel. Why didn't she stay where she was told to stay? This was one of those suspension of belief moments. For the most part, Sarah was a delightful heroine, only occasionally traveling down the P-u-l-e-e-s-e road.
On to Marcus. I found Marcus to be the weak part of the book. He mostly seemed to be a cardboard character only there to be Sarah's straight man. I also thought the sexual tension between the two was almost non-existent. Oh sure, there were a couple of sexual encounters, but there wasn't any building of tension prior to those moments. (I did like that Sarah was the aggressor.) Rant coming on: why do historical couple take off all of their cloths when they are supposedly in a sexual frenzy? Let's get serious here, we have a couple who can't wait to do the hoochie-coo and what do they do? They take the time to take off all of their clothes. And, we are not talking about a bra and undies here...we are talking chemise (boned or not), with a ribbon or lace of some sort. The corsets, the garters, the hosiery. Then there are the petticoats, one or more depending on what the final look is that one is going for. And, then let's look at the male...he has that long shirt, depending on whether it's early or late 1800. That long shirt by the way also doubled as underwear, because until the late 1800's men did wear any. EEEWWWW. It wasn't till later that the brief (with strings, flap or button) made it's appearance. Now, what I've always thought was rather funny was that women didn't really wear bloomers/underwear/panties until the later part of the 1800's...which to me would mean easy access! I just wish that once in awhile, when a couple was in a sexual flurry, they would erupt with all their clothes on. Wouldn't that be more of an indicator of uncontrollable lust? Then they would be all rumpled, but who cares, it would make for a more interesting story, maybe even provide a few laughs. While I'm digressing, it must have been an fascinating time for women without underpants...I wonder if they were cold in the winter? And what about that mother-nature time? EEEEWWWW.
Where was I? Oh yes, Marcus and Sarah, I didn't feel any sexual tension. I did understand why he fell in love with her however. Didn't quite understand why he felt unworthy, his character needed to be explored just a little bit more. I felt like I was missing something when it came to Marcus.
I would have to say that this is a mystery book with romantic elements in it. And the skulduggery is actually pretty good. There were some things I didn't see coming. I was also surprised that Ms. Sloane had some very young victims in her book and it was this part of the book that I found very poignant. Some excellent writing on the loss of someone you love.
So, this book is light on the romance, heavy on the intrigue and has a number of silly adventures with TSTL moments. But, it also has a delightful heroine (most of the time.) This was a good book, (not earth shattering) and I will continue to read the series...there is a mysterious antagonist that has been introduced, we will see where that leads us.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 3, 2018
A witty and fun romance
This book is a total joy. A man trying to be what he thinks others want. A woman who doesn’t care what others think. Fabulous characters and a great story. Romance and murder. Humor and suspense. And funny animals. Look ford way to the peacock. ENJOY
This book is a total joy. A man trying to be what he thinks others want. A woman who doesn’t care what others think. Fabulous characters and a great story. Romance and murder. Humor and suspense. And funny animals. Look ford way to the peacock. ENJOY
October 13, 2021
Good story and well written.
March 11, 2017
Enjoyed this book far more than the first one in the series. The author kept the main characters true to themselves throughout the book, and the plot line was more well thought out and believable.
August 18, 2016
Much better than the first book of the series. The author has a better handle on her characters, the world building, and a better outlined plot.
Full Review posted below:
Thank goodness for second chances. After finishing book one of the Regency Rogues series, I questioned if I wanted to continue on to the next book. I felt the character development had been very weak, there were problems with the lack of tension in the kidnapping plot, and I wasn’t sold on yet another group of titled gentlemen being secret agents for the crown. Was I ready to pick up another title in the series and find myself either bored or questioning why I gave it another shot? I am so glad that I chose to make a leap of faith with this author, because The Angel In My Arms was a winner.
What struck me first was that the characters this time around were fully formed people. They had strengths, weakness, highs and lows, everything that makes a person unique with their own life story. Marcus MacInnes was raised within two worlds, never finding a place in either. His father was the Highland Earl of Weston and his mother was English so even at a young age he knew that he didn’t fit into either one of his parent’s social circles. Where he did find a place to be himself was as a part of the Young Corinthian’s organization, but even that safe haven is taken when an injury forces Marcus to accept an assignment that sends him to his mother’s ancestral home in Lulworth.
Sarah Tisdale is very comfortable living in Lulworth. Within the town limits, she is forgiven for much of her outspokenness and is accepted as a woman a bit outside of the social norms. Staying in Lulworth also protects Sarah from her mother’s expectations that she marry since she has already exhausted all the eligible men in and around the Dorset countryside. Marcus and Sarah’s first meeting is completely unorthodox, with her trespassing on his lands and her dog knocking him to the ground. Both of them are in a completely undone state, but immediately there is an emotional pull between them that was stronger than anything felt between the previous couple in this series. This pull wasn’t so much Lust at first sight but more being intrigued with the other person and wanting to know more about them. As a reader, I was able to move along with both characters as they gained that knowledge, leading to attraction, affection and then love.
The smuggling plot in this story was well paced, having the danger level ratchet up as Marcus becomes more comfortable within Lulworth. We feel his anger when citizens are threatened by the actions of a few individuals. What started as a reluctant assignment for Marcus transforms into a crusade for justice. For Sarah, the dangers hit closer to home when her brother is threatened, but what is worse is the case is tearing at the trust she has built between herself and Marcus. How the two of them are able to work together to solve the case and the betrayals that will have repercussions in the next book were great additions to this story.
In the end, what made the ride so enjoyable was that both characters had to reveal all of their fears and flaws to one another and build a trust. Once they accepted who the other person was, even when forces both internal and external try to pull them apart, they keep finding that place where they will be together. I am glad that the author found her footing in this story as now I am excited to read about the Young Corinthians to see how they will continue to subvert Napoleon and actions against England.
Full Review posted below:
Thank goodness for second chances. After finishing book one of the Regency Rogues series, I questioned if I wanted to continue on to the next book. I felt the character development had been very weak, there were problems with the lack of tension in the kidnapping plot, and I wasn’t sold on yet another group of titled gentlemen being secret agents for the crown. Was I ready to pick up another title in the series and find myself either bored or questioning why I gave it another shot? I am so glad that I chose to make a leap of faith with this author, because The Angel In My Arms was a winner.
What struck me first was that the characters this time around were fully formed people. They had strengths, weakness, highs and lows, everything that makes a person unique with their own life story. Marcus MacInnes was raised within two worlds, never finding a place in either. His father was the Highland Earl of Weston and his mother was English so even at a young age he knew that he didn’t fit into either one of his parent’s social circles. Where he did find a place to be himself was as a part of the Young Corinthian’s organization, but even that safe haven is taken when an injury forces Marcus to accept an assignment that sends him to his mother’s ancestral home in Lulworth.
Sarah Tisdale is very comfortable living in Lulworth. Within the town limits, she is forgiven for much of her outspokenness and is accepted as a woman a bit outside of the social norms. Staying in Lulworth also protects Sarah from her mother’s expectations that she marry since she has already exhausted all the eligible men in and around the Dorset countryside. Marcus and Sarah’s first meeting is completely unorthodox, with her trespassing on his lands and her dog knocking him to the ground. Both of them are in a completely undone state, but immediately there is an emotional pull between them that was stronger than anything felt between the previous couple in this series. This pull wasn’t so much Lust at first sight but more being intrigued with the other person and wanting to know more about them. As a reader, I was able to move along with both characters as they gained that knowledge, leading to attraction, affection and then love.
The smuggling plot in this story was well paced, having the danger level ratchet up as Marcus becomes more comfortable within Lulworth. We feel his anger when citizens are threatened by the actions of a few individuals. What started as a reluctant assignment for Marcus transforms into a crusade for justice. For Sarah, the dangers hit closer to home when her brother is threatened, but what is worse is the case is tearing at the trust she has built between herself and Marcus. How the two of them are able to work together to solve the case and the betrayals that will have repercussions in the next book were great additions to this story.
In the end, what made the ride so enjoyable was that both characters had to reveal all of their fears and flaws to one another and build a trust. Once they accepted who the other person was, even when forces both internal and external try to pull them apart, they keep finding that place where they will be together. I am glad that the author found her footing in this story as now I am excited to read about the Young Corinthians to see how they will continue to subvert Napoleon and actions against England.
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May 18, 2012Thank goodness for second chances. After finishing book one of the Regency Rogues series, I questioned if I wanted to continue on to the next book. I felt the character development had been very weak, there were problems with the lack of tension in the kidnapping plot, and I wasn’t sold on yet another group of titled gentlemen being secret agents for the crown. Was I ready to pick up another title in the series and find myself either bored or questioning why I gave it another shot? I am so glad that I chose to make a leap of faith with this author, because The Angel In My Arms was a winner.
What struck me first was that the characters this time around were fully formed people. They had strengths, weakness, highs and lows, everything that makes a person unique with their own life story. Marcus MacInnes was raised within two worlds, never finding a place in either. His father was the Highland Earl of Weston and his mother was English so even at a young age he knew that he didn’t fit into either one of his parent’s social circles. Where he did find a place to be himself was as a part of the Young Corinthian’s organization, but even that safe haven is taken when an injury forces Marcus to accept an assignment that sends him to his mother’s ancestral home in Lulworth.
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What struck me first was that the characters this time around were fully formed people. They had strengths, weakness, highs and lows, everything that makes a person unique with their own life story. Marcus MacInnes was raised within two worlds, never finding a place in either. His father was the Highland Earl of Weston and his mother was English so even at a young age he knew that he didn’t fit into either one of his parent’s social circles. Where he did find a place to be himself was as a part of the Young Corinthian’s organization, but even that safe haven is taken when an injury forces Marcus to accept an assignment that sends him to his mother’s ancestral home in Lulworth.
For the full review, please go to http://thewindowseat13.blogspot.com/2...
June 4, 2014
The first half of this book, with the flirting and the multiple meet-cute(s) between the hero and heroine was a solid 5 rating for me. I really enjoyed it and loved the hero and heroine and they felt so three dimensional and real to me. And then the last 1/3 happened with the pirates and the smuggling and the shoddy kidnapping attemot and ugh, it dropped it down to 3 stars for me (
September 5, 2014
Regency romance with sex. This is #2 in a series, though it can be read as a stand alone.
I bought this as a $1.99 kindle read. I'm glad I didn't pay any more for it. First, I hated the female lead. She's described as spunky & smart. Then there's a scene where the hero finds her crawling around in the grass trying not to be seen by another suitor. Really? She ponders how many times the hero has "dipped his wick". I don't know about anyone else, but how the hell does a gently bred Regency miss even know what that means? She acts more like a 20th century girl. Fantasizing about having sex with the hero. Jumping him & kissing him. Sorry, but I don't buy it. After chapter 15, I was pretty much just plowing through it.
Another thing is the hero being ostracized by the village he grew up in for being half Scottish. Huh? I don't get that one at all.
There's a whole story about smugglers & missing emeralds. Ho hum.
I bought this as a $1.99 kindle read. I'm glad I didn't pay any more for it. First, I hated the female lead. She's described as spunky & smart. Then there's a scene where the hero finds her crawling around in the grass trying not to be seen by another suitor. Really? She ponders how many times the hero has "dipped his wick". I don't know about anyone else, but how the hell does a gently bred Regency miss even know what that means? She acts more like a 20th century girl. Fantasizing about having sex with the hero. Jumping him & kissing him. Sorry, but I don't buy it. After chapter 15, I was pretty much just plowing through it.
Another thing is the hero being ostracized by the village he grew up in for being half Scottish. Huh? I don't get that one at all.
There's a whole story about smugglers & missing emeralds. Ho hum.
May 30, 2014
This was a very cute book! I've been sitting here for a while, hovering between 3 and 4 stars, so I'm giving it a 3.5. This is the first book I've read by Ms. Sloane, but it likely won't be the last. There wasn't much chemistry between the hero/heroine, in my opinion, but the secondary characters and the smuggling mystery more than made up for it. It's funny, sometimes I find myself reading romance and sort of skimming through the gushy bits, and dwelling on the suspenseful plots. This is one of those books.
July 6, 2022
This was a fun read with wonderful hero and a spirited, eccentric young woman.
Up-dated on July 6/22. This was a great romance and a spy story in one with twists and turns. I just read it again and still loved the book. However, one part bothered me.
Our virgin heroine, Sarah, gives Marcus oral sex. When Marcus asks her how she knows to do this she says her best friend told her. This is the same friend who almost fainted when Sarah told her how Marcus brought her to climax in the woods so I don't think so. Other than that flaw it was a really really good book.
Up-dated on July 6/22. This was a great romance and a spy story in one with twists and turns. I just read it again and still loved the book. However, one part bothered me.
Our virgin heroine, Sarah, gives Marcus oral sex. When Marcus asks her how she knows to do this she says her best friend told her. This is the same friend who almost fainted when Sarah told her how Marcus brought her to climax in the woods so I don't think so. Other than that flaw it was a really really good book.
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