In THE BEST OF BOTH ROGUES, author Samantha Grace has created a flawed hero in Ben Hillary. He's the epitome of the charming, sexy regency rogue -- and he's fabulous! The bad boy that you know you shouldn't like but you do anyway. I wasn't prepared to like Ben as he jilted Eve (one of my favorite characters from IN BED WITH A ROGUE). Ms. Grace drew me into this character-driven novel by showing how determined Ben was in his pursuit of Eve. Loved, loved Ben's visit to the Woodmere Foundling Home, especially the time he spent with Baby Toby. These scenes are laugh-out-loud funny. Ben and Eve have an honest conversation and he confides some of the events that led to his decision to leave her.

Eve Thorne has matured in the past two years. She is more self confident and stronger because she persevered and got through the humiliation of being left at the altar. She has her family and her volunteer work and is newly engaged to an interesting man, Sir Jonathan Hackberry. She is torn between her duty to Sir Jonathan and her desire for Ben.

Enjoyed the scenes where Sir Jonathan Hackberry is center stage. He appears to be a forgetful academic. Loved the scenes with Jonathan, Eve and Grace as they enjoy a walk. It's apparent that Jonathan is clueless about Eve's needs and desires. All of the scenes with our charming hero and the absent-minded scholar are fabulously written.

The well-paced storyline has several interesting subplots. Kudos to Samantha Grace for including characters who suffer from PSTD and presenting how it can manifest in an individual over a period of time. Loved that many of the characters from the earlier Rival rogues books were included in this novel. Enjoyed seeing Sebastian, Helena and Fergus. Enjoyed meeting Ben's friend Crispin Locke, Viscount Margrave and the elements of suspense and intrigue he provided to the story. I'm hoping to see more of Margrave in the future. I enjoyed reading every word of this charming novel and I look forward to Ms. Grace's next book.

Book Summary

The worst thing Mr. Benjamin Hillary ever did was abandon his bride-to-be on their wedding day. The hardest thing he will ever have to do is watch her marry another man.

After two long years abroad, Ben finds Eve every bit as captivating as she was the first time he saw her, and he vows to set things right.

Lady Eve Thorne has a new man in her life, and Ben is nothing but trouble. She is no longer a starry-eyed young woman, and now that he's back, he can go hang for all she cares. At least that's what she keeps telling herself...

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