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Nearly Ruining Mr Russell (Rogues and Gentlemen Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Emma V. Leech (Author), Gemma Fisk (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
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Miss Violette is a damsel in distress
The devil of it is, she just won't accept it. Alone and far from home in the big city, Violette is on a mission to find a missing man - a war hero who never made it home - and she doesn't want a chaperone. She refuses to reveal who she is, or what the man means to her.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Emma Leech has done such an excellent job of keeping the words flowing and pages turning... Each character will draw you in and make you feel so many different emotions. This is such a great series -Amazon Customer.

A chivalrous gentleman
Accidentally thrust into the headstrong young lady's path, he decides she needs a protector, despite her refusal to reveal who she is. Determined that the girl should not ruin herself in pursuit of the truth, Aubrey dogs her every step ... and finds himself in a spot of bother.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A Delightful Read- Great story. You will fall in love with the hero and heroine. Great HEA ending.- Amazon Customer

Violette may be an innocent but she has an uncanny knack for finding trouble, and one way or another Aubrey is determined to save her from ruin.
The only question is, will he be able to save himself?

Warning: This book has a stubborn and feisty heroine and a drool worthy gentleman hero. There WILL be some cursing and graphically descriptive sex scenes no way even bordering on erotica!

The Rogues & Gentlemen series can be enjoyed as stand-alone novels or as part of the wider series. If the full series appeals, the suggested – but by no means essential - reading order would be:

• Book 1: The Rogue
• Book 2: The Earl's Temptation
• Book 3: Scandal's Daughter
• Book 4: The Devil May Care
• Book 5: Nearly Ruining Mr Russell
• Book 5.5: Winter's Wild Melody
• Book 6: One Wicked Winter
• Book 7: To Tame a Savage Heart
• Book 8: Persuading Patience
• Book 9: The Last Man in London
• Book 10: Flaming June
• Book 11: Charity and The Devil
• Book 12: A Slight Indiscretion
• Book 13: The Corinthian Duke
• Book 14: The Blackest of Hearts
• Book 15 Duke and Duplicity
• Book 16 The Scent of Scandal
• Book 16.5 The Christmas Rose
• Book 17 Melting Miss Wynter
• Book 17.5 The Winter Bride, a Rogues & Gentlemen Novella

Happy reading! And please do leave a review if you can – it would mean the world to hear what you enjoyed most about the book.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B074PDBLCH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (November 3, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 3, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.7 MB
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Emma V.Leech

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Regency Romance Author, Emma V Leech is the award-winning writer of six series with many more to come! Selected in the AMAZON UK Kindle Storyteller Awards four years running with Flaming June, A Scent of Scandal and The Last Man in London from Rogues and Gentlemen. For To Follow her Heart, To Ride With the Knight and To Hunt the Hunter from the Bestselling Girls Who Dare series, and for Dare to be Wild, from the Bestselling Daring Daughters series.

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ROGUES AND GENTLEMEN: Regency Romance. Sexy, tumultuous, and desperately romantic, Rogues and Gentlemen will have you wishing for your own pirate, smuggler, earl, or duke to carry you off into the past.

GIRLS WHO DARE:

Regency Romance. Twelve book series. Inside every wallflower is the beating heart of a lioness, a passionate individual willing to risk all for their dream, if only they can find the courage to begin. When these overlooked girls make a pact to change their lives, anything can happen.

THE DARING DAUGHTERS:

Their mothers dared all for love. Just imagine what their daughters will do. This in an ongoing next generation series in the Girls Who Dare world.

THE REGENCY ROMANCE MYSTERIES: Historical Romantic Suspense. If you prefer your Regency Romance with a little dash of mystery and murder, these are the books for you. Dashing heroes and wicked villains abound, and of course, a plucky heroine who won't sit about looking ornamental until she's rescued

THE FRENCH VAMPIRE LEGEND: Paranormal Romance. This is a dramatic and heart-wrenching story of courage and sacrifice and a love that nothing ... not even time, can tear apart.

THE FRENCH FAE LEGEND: Paranormal Romance. With close to sixteen million online reads to date the award-winning Dark Series is one of Emma's most successful works. An epic saga set between modern-day France and the Fae Lands - a historic version of our own world, where only love is more powerful than magic.

ABOUT EMMA:

As an accomplished romance author, Emma won the world’s largest online writing competition ‘The Wattys’ two years running, first with The Darkest Night, and then with her short story, A Dark Imperfection, A Les Fées Novella. Her third published novel, The Dark Prince has been touted as one of The Top 50 Self Published Books Worth Reading in 2015 and is #2 on the list of the Top 50 Indie Books in 2015 as well as being hailed as "An enchanting fantasy with a likeable heroine, romantic intrigue, and clever narrative flourishes." by Kirkus Reviews.

Emma's novels have garnered attention worldwide, and fans who continue to clamour for more through email, Facebook, and Twitter.

When she's not writing she strives to live as far from the real world as possible. but otherwise, she can be found in Darkest Dordogne, South West France with her husband, three children, assorted cats and a wild imagination

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Customers find the story delightful and interesting. They appreciate the well-developed characters and humor throughout. The book is heartwarming, caring, and loving, making readers feel many different emotions. Readers praise the writing quality as excellent, with correct grammar and spelling throughout. They also appreciate the pacing and strong wills of the women characters. Overall, customers enjoy the series and find it fun to see the connections between the books.

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43 customers mention "Story quality"41 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find it delightful, with an excellent plot and characters. The book is well-written and keeps readers interested with enough suspense and romance. Readers appreciate the humor and mention that the plot has many twists and turns.

"This Story was Delightful & Wonderful. Violette & Aubrey were wonderful characters...." Read more

"This is a fun mix of action, mystery, romance and humor, and there's a nice bit of character development, too...." Read more

"...Well, Emma V. Leech, in her unique style, does it once more...." Read more

"...And he still doesn't know who she is. Excellent plot, people and a great continuation of the series with appearances from the former..." Read more

13 customers mention "Character development"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters' development. They find the hero and heroine engaging. The heroine is described as direct and assertive, while the hero has doubts but tries to be more forceful.

"...Violette & Aubrey were wonderful characters...." Read more

"...mix of action, mystery, romance and humor, and there's a nice bit of character development, too...." Read more

"...Secondary characters are interesting...." Read more

"...Mr. Aubrey Russell was a real sweetheart and Violette was a lovable character. The plot was unusual, with many twists and turns...." Read more

10 customers mention "Humor"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor and banter in the book. They find it entertaining and romantic.

"This is a fun mix of action, mystery, romance and humor, and there's a nice bit of character development, too...." Read more

"...Aubrey’s friends especially are quite funny and provide some comic relief as does Aubrey himself whose self deprecating humor is charming...." Read more

"...Don't get me wrong, doesn't end in a cliffhanger, but the first half was so entertaining and at times made me laugh, the ending just didn't do it..." Read more

"You get a few glances into Aubrey thur out the series. He fun and loving but not all that confident...." Read more

7 customers mention "Heartwarming"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find the characters caring, selfless, and honest. The story draws them in and makes them feel different emotions. The heart is in the right place, and the characters are honorable.

"...Fortunately, he's handsome, polite, honorable, and dances well, and he does have the right friends, who ARE titled and/or wealthy...." Read more

"...Oh, Aubrey, is she really worth all this trouble? Another heartwarming HEA from Ms. Leech." Read more

"...Danger, love, friendship, and sacrifice." Read more

"You get a few glances into Aubrey thur out the series. He fun and loving but not all that confident...." Read more

7 customers mention "Writing quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality. They find the book well-written, with good flow and proper grammar and spelling. The love between the characters is expressed clearly. Overall, readers find the writing to be clean and enjoyable.

"...The writing has a nice light tone, and there's correct grammar and spelling throughout with only a rare exception or two...." Read more

"...The passionate love between the two was expressed well, and the intimate scenes were not embarrassingly detailed. I appreciated that...." Read more

"...It was well written. A page turner. The book took you have some twists you didn't know was coming." Read more

"A well-written, exciting story. Doesn’t always make sense, but lots of fun to read...." Read more

4 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book. They find the characters spirited and strong-willed, with a real sweetheart at the end. The story is described as warm and inviting, reaching into their hearts.

"...This was a very enjoyable story! Mr. Aubrey Russell was a real sweetheart and Violette was a lovable character...." Read more

"...and charming story of adventure , of fear , of machinations, of chivalry and of great love . wow, what a great writer!" Read more

"This is a fun and humorous regency. Very spirited ladies with strong wills. This story does not stray from regency constraints." Read more

"Warm and inviting,this author reaches into your heart with her stories. This was no exception. I loved Violette and Aubrey`s courage." Read more

4 customers mention "Series"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series.

"...Excellent plot, people and a great continuation of the series with appearances from the former books appearing and in on the action." Read more

"This is a book in a series and it’s quite fun to see the connections of the characters from other stories...." Read more

"...Another wonderful story in this excellent series. Highly recommended." Read more

"...This is such a great series." Read more

4 customers mention "Strength"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strong women characters with strong wills and self-preservation.

"...The men are strong as are the women (at least by the end). This story is all that a romance should be, yet rarely is...." Read more

"...But they were soon aware of the strength, self preservation and quiet determination of the females in this time period...." Read more

"This is a fun and humorous regency. Very spirited ladies with strong wills. This story does not stray from regency constraints." Read more

"A little slow getting into, but delightful, strong women in this story." Read more

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  • AmazingJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Wonderful, Entertaining & Romantic Story.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024
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    This Story was Delightful & Wonderful.

    Violette & Aubrey were wonderful characters.

    I am really looking forward to reading Edward & Belinda's Story in the next book in this series.
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  • Debbie B.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wild roller coaster ride of a story!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2018
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    This is a fun mix of action, mystery, romance and humor, and there's a nice bit of character development, too.

    Aubrey Russell doesn't think he's anyone special. Certainly, his father doesn't think so. Aubrey is pretty low on the social ladder, having no title and not much in the way of wealth. His father gives him an allowance, but it's not a generous amount, nowhere near what his friends have to spend. Fortunately, he's handsome, polite, honorable, and dances well, and he does have the right friends, who ARE titled and/or wealthy. Aubrey is welcome at most society events as long as he doesn't try to form an attachment with a lady above his social sphere. This is the guy who always gets stuck in the dreaded "friend zone" with the girls.

    On his way back to his lodgings one evening, Aubrey comes across a lady in distress. Her name is Violette, but she won't give him her full name because she refuses to be sent back to her guardian. All her money was stolen, and she was thrown from a hackney cab when she requested to be taken to the Seven Dials, the most notoriously dangerous part of London. Although she has the appearance and manners of a gently bred woman, Violette is travelling without a proper companion. She searches for a man, Eddie, who had been reported killed in Waterloo but appears to have survived. Having become aware of a current threat on his life, Violette is desperate to find and warn him. Again, she refuses to provide Eddie's last name, telling Aubrey it's for his own protection that he not know their identities.

    Thus starts a wild roller coaster ride of a story. Aubrey quickly falls in love with Violette but recognizes that her attachment to Eddie puts her out of his reach. Since he IS an honorable gentleman, Aubrey does his best to follow clues and find the missing war hero. This throws him into circumstances that give him the appearance of a rake, and various scandalous stories about him start to circulate around the ton, ruining his previously spotless reputation. This rollicking story also involves fisticuffs, attempted murder, attempted seductions (initiated by more than one lady), a challenge to a duel, and amnesia.

    Aubrey enlists the aid of his cousin, Alex Sinclair, the Earl of Falmouth, and his wife Celeste. Aubrey has always looked up to Lord Falmouth and felt himself to be quite inferior by comparison. Aubrey's low self-image and his relationship with the rest of his family is an interesting side story woven into this plot.

    I read this as a stand-alone without having read any other books in this series, and I enjoyed it immensely. The writing has a nice light tone, and there's correct grammar and spelling throughout with only a rare exception or two. I'm sure some of these characters- particularly Lord Falmouth and Celeste- must have full books devoted to them in this series, but all are depicted well enough here for the purposes of this story.

    My only real complaint is that, with all the fear, mystery and danger surrounding the villain of the piece, the reader really should have the satisfaction of learning more detail about his comeuppance. Instead, it's left frustratingly vague.

    There are MA scenes.
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  • Sam
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another delightful Rogues and Gentlemen book.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
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    After four books in the series, one must wonder how the next can top the last. Well, Emma V. Leech, in her unique style, does it once more. However, unlike most of the male characters left unattached in Ms. Leech's series, Aubrey Russell was not a rake in need of redemption. However, who knew what could happen to such a mild-mannered toast of the ton when the right woman comes along? Oh, Aubrey, is she really worth all this trouble? Another heartwarming HEA from Ms. Leech.
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  • Moon Cat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it. The Series is Great.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2023
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    Poor Aubrey Russell. He's fallen madly in love with a mystery woman and is destroying his up till then stirling reputation while trying to save her's. He's linked to the Dasher, blamed for a baby in Seven Dials, and has a Viscount dueling after him. And he still doesn't know who she is.

    Excellent plot, people and a great continuation of the series with appearances from the former books appearing and in on the action.
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  • CC romance reader
    3.0 out of 5 stars Could have been a novella
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024
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    I’ve read several books by the author and I understand how these series work. This book however could have been a novella. I didn’t feel the lead characters were strong enough for a full length novel. I liked them both and of course Aubrey was the sweetest in the book before last, but he didn’t make a good hero even though he undertook many heroic acts. This is the primary reason for giving it 3 stars.
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  • Cynthia L. Bogner
    4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome hero, but story felt a little unfinished
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2023
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    I love Aubrey. And Violette is very sweet. However, her brother is unnecessarily obnoxious and cruel and did not seem much different than his villainous cousin where his sister was concerned.

    I have read this series before, so I know how the story ends, both for the Earl and his cousin. Edward, however, is not my cup of tea being rather emotionally abusive. He is a dark cloud over this couple’s story unfortunately.

    Aside from that, we never really find out what happened regarding the assassination attempt or gain any real insight into how Edward ended up in the Seven Dials bare-knuckle boxing. Yes, we find out some of in later books, but it just made this story feel a bit abridged.

    Secondary characters are interesting. Aubrey’s friends especially are quite funny and provide some comic relief as does Aubrey himself whose self deprecating humor is charming. The Duke of Ranleigh is a surprising charmer as well.

    I did like the book, but I wish Aubrey and Violette had had more time together.
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  • Danielle Carpenter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Young man finds direction for his life.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2020
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    This story is very funny considering it is about Aubrey Russel. I met him in "The Earl's Temptation". Aubrey steps in to help a woman running around London looking for a man. Violette nearly ruins Aubrey with the things he does for her, but his heart is falling in love with her. Violette in my opinion is a nymph sent to torment Aubrey, but she does have the decency to be grateful and fall in love with him. Unfortunately, they have a very large problem they will have to overcome, Violette brother, the Marquis of Winterbourne.
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  • Deb-57
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2018
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    4 1/2 stars. This was a very enjoyable story! Mr. Aubrey Russell was a real sweetheart and Violette was a lovable character. The plot was unusual, with many twists and turns. I was always wondering how they would solve the problems that kept popping up. The passionate love between the two was expressed well, and the intimate scenes were not embarrassingly detailed. I appreciated that. Now, I look forward to reading about Violette's brother.
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  • MC RUSSELL
    5.0 out of 5 stars good stories
    Reviewed in Canada on November 2, 2018
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    I thoroughly enjoy all the books in Rogues and Gentlemen series.
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  • Melba Hard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another good book.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2018
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    I love all the books in this series but still haven't got around to reading the first in the series as I a m always to keen to read the next in line.

    I especially enjoy the portrayal of the characters and the vocabulary which appears very authentic for the period unlike a lot of books.

    Each book includes humour,Romance and danger.
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  • Armineh
    5.0 out of 5 stars She has a way with the story and the wording
    Reviewed in Australia on July 9, 2021
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    I like the whole story ,was not able to put the book Dow As always Emma b Leech did it again fantastic story adorable characters, Thomas up Emma fos all your Rogue’s and Gentlemen books.
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  • Red
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2020
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    Aubrey and Violette are the subjects of this story. Aubrey was introduced in previous stories as the cousin of Alex Sinclair who married Celeste. Aubrey discovers malady all alone in the middle of the night in London. She a searching for someone she thought had died in the Battle of Waterloo.
    His reputation with the ton is in danger as he and his family help Violette in her search, while Aubrey loses his heart.
    I liked the characters in the story and there was the usual humour and wit one expects with Emma Leech. One criticism though. I do wish she would omit the word'febrile' from her stories once in a while. Surely not everyone has febrile eyes!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2019
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    It really makes more sense to read these books in order, as then you get to know each character before they have their own story. Love the way each character is such an individual, and each brings a feeling of the time and how the strictures affect them.
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