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To Tame a Savage Heart (Rogues and Gentlemen Book 7) Kindle Edition

by Emma V Leech (Author), Gemma Fisk (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
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To Tame a Savage Heart
ROGUES & GENTLEMEN: BOOK SEVEN

Lucretia ‘Crecy’ Holbrook has a secret, a secret she has kept for many years.
Even her dearest confidante and sister, Belle, would not understand what Crecy is prepared to do, the risks she is prepared to take, to get her heart’s desire.

For Crecy is not like the other smiling débutantes; she despises poetry, thinks dancing a chore and is quite prepared to throw something at the next fool to compare her to Aphrodite.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A wonderful, masculine, Cinderella story.” ~ Amazon customer review

Far more likely to return from a country walk with a badger’s skull and some bloody, injured creature than a posy of wildflowers, Crecy is drawn to the dark, the damaged, and the unlovable. Her heart longs for one man alone, one with a wounded soul, one so dreadfully damaged that even her tender care might not be enough to save him.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Great book! What a dark tale of obsessive behavior and obsession!” ~ Amazon customer review

Viscount Demorte is everything she dreams of.
With a reputation that covers blackmail, murder and madness, cruelly handsome Lord Gabriel Greyston, Viscount Demorte, is far more dangerous than any wounded dog, and his bite … just might leave Crecy ruined beyond repair.

The seventh book of the acclaimed Rogues & Gentlemen historical romance series from Emma V Leech, the multi-award-winning Amazon Top 10 romance writer. Author of fan favourites such as Flaming June and Last Man in London, both listed in the 20 'Romance Reads You Can't Miss' in the Amazon Kindle Storyteller Awards 2018.

**** Warning: This book contains all manner of strong wills and Regency sensibilities, not detracting from the presence of a descriptive sexual encounter or two. We are very pleased, however, to highlight that this book - and series - is in no way verging 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 ‏ : ‎ B079DGJVTV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (March 23, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 23, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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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.

To keep up with new releases, sign up for Emma's newsletter on her website. Copy and paste the following address - https://www.emmavleech.com/

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 enjoyed the book's readability and romance. They found the characters well-developed and enjoyable to read about. The emotional content was praised as heartwarming and emotional, with compassion and insight. However, some felt the pacing was underwhelming and dull, compared to the previous book.

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35 customers mention "Readability"35 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it well-written and engaging, keeping them hooked until the end. Readers appreciate the characters and time period.

"...My heart broke and rejoiced for them. It was a beautiful book. Their love story was so gut wrenching and heart warming. I’m in awe." Read more

"The best so far, while I have really enjoyed all of the book’s so far this one was the most intriguing to me...." Read more

"...bold heroine, that probably isn't historically accurate, but she's fun to read. She's matter-of-fact and curious and knows what she likes...." Read more

"...The author handled it very well, I thought. And yes, Gabriel and Lucretia's story is every bit as good as Henry and Isabella's. Recommended." Read more

31 customers mention "Romance"31 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They find the story sweet, interesting, and well-written. The characters are believable and the storyline is great. Many readers consider it one of the best romantic novels they have read.

"This was more than a simple historical romance. The leads are so well developed. They are both so odd they have to be together...." Read more

"This Story was Absolutely Wonderful. I believe this book was my favorite thus far in the series...." Read more

"...We get HEA, romance, no cliffhanger and no cheating. This is more on the dark side of a romance story, so be warned...." Read more

"...These two really have a sweet, loving relationship. I really enjoyed reading this book...." Read more

22 customers mention "Character development"20 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the characters' development. They find the characters realistic and enjoyable. The heroine is described as strong, confident, and the right person for Gabriel.

"...Lucretia (Crecy) & Gabriel were wonderful characters...." Read more

"Crecy is a bold heroine, that probably isn't historically accurate, but she's fun to read. She's matter-of-fact and curious and knows what she likes...." Read more

"Really liked the heroine in this story. She was strong and assertive...." Read more

"...Crecy is the right person for Gabriel. I rushed book 6 so I can read this book. I couldn't put the book down!..." Read more

12 customers mention "Heartwarming"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find the heroine strong and delightful, with depth and complexity. The psychological aspects of behavior are appreciated. Readers appreciate the optimism that helps heal the hero. The book immerses them in the author's wonderful imagination, infused with tenderhearted belief.

"...It was a beautiful book. Their love story was so gut wrenching and heart warming. I’m in awe." Read more

"Really liked the heroine in this story. She was strong and assertive...." Read more

"Emma V Leech has a unique way of immersing you into the wonderful world of her imagination, infused with the delightful English countryside...." Read more

"...I love the psychological aspect of behavior and enjoyed reading these stories of PTSD, OCD, and Autism...." Read more

9 customers mention "Emotional content"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotional and intense. They appreciate the heroine's compassion, love, and insight. The story is described as heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.

"...Our h is such a kind, patient young women that I admired her courage more and more as the story progressed...." Read more

"...to Belle and Edward's book which was excellent but this was even more emotional, intense with the prior villain Gabriel turning into a redeemed hero..." Read more

"...He is misunderstood by many, but Crecy sees that he is kind and good. He finds her oddities endearing...." Read more

"...though there are a few surprises in between, it felt like I could feel every emotion, every twitch of an eye...." Read more

7 customers mention "Depth"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's depth. They find the characters engaging and the topic intriguing. The author balances romance with deeper issues in an appealing way.

"...have really enjoyed all of the book’s so far this one was the most intriguing to me...." Read more

"...She's matter-of-fact and curious and knows what she likes. Her boldness of speech adds to the banter she has with Gabriel...." Read more

"...characters seem implausible at first glance, this author quickly develops deep and breathtakingly real protagonists in a whirlwind of intrigue..." Read more

"...The characters were so unique. It got really deep too. Best read" Read more

5 customers mention "Pacing"0 positive5 negative

Customers dislike the pacing of the book. They find it underwhelming after the previous book, with an unlikable character and dull storyline. Some reviewers found the book long and uninteresting, and could not complete it.

"...and her instant knowledge of everything regarding the hero was rather dull and predictable...." Read more

"...Everything is not perfect, just as in real life. But happiness and hope are still found." Read more

"Disappointing, I didn’t like Crecy in book 6 I felt like she was selfish and didn’t really appreciate Belle’s desperate attempt to save them...." Read more

"...I did not dislike the characters however I found both of them to be rather dull...." Read more

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  • CC romance reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars TEARS
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2025
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    This was more than a simple historical romance. The leads are so well developed. They are both so odd they have to be together. The quirky openness of the heroine is the perfect foil for the broken brooding hero. My heart broke and rejoiced for them. It was a beautiful book. Their love story was so gut wrenching and heart warming. I’m in awe.
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  • Salustra Wallace
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4.5
    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2021
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    The best so far, while I have really enjoyed all of the book’s so far this one was the most intriguing to me. Crest & Gabriel were a very different couple and so was how the plot was handled. Well done!
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  • AmazingJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Wonderful, Entertaining & Romantic.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
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    This Story was Absolutely Wonderful. I believe this book was my favorite thus far in the series.

    Lucretia (Crecy) & Gabriel were wonderful characters.

    I am looking forward to reading August & Patience's story in the next book in this series.
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  • NavyWave62
    5.0 out of 5 stars VERY UNIQUE AND EMOTIONAL
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2019
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    Granted this will not fall into the warm and fuzzy category of romance stories, but it touched me to my very soul.

    I have members of my family that have OCD, not to the extent of our H, but I admired the patience our h showed him from the time she was 12. It is hard to understand fully what goes through the head of someone with this affliction. I know it is hard for me to understand why they can't stop.

    This is a journey of a damage H and how he was shaped way into adult hood from the experiences he went through because of the actions of his parents. I truly couldn't stop reading, because my heart ached for him to accept the love the h provided.

    There is very mild lovemaking outside of marriage - rated 3 out of 5 if that. Our h is such a kind, patient young women that I admired her courage more and more as the story progressed. I know some reviewer's didn't feel the H grew, but I can't believe they read the whole story. His actions at the end showed such growth and love it made my heart swell.

    There is an epilogue 6 years in the future that was the cherry onto of the cake - oh how I loved it. We get HEA, romance, no cliffhanger and no cheating. This is more on the dark side of a romance story, so be warned. I found it spoke to me of what love and patience can do for a relationship and a damaged soul. (ljb)
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  • Erin H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2021
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    Crecy is a bold heroine, that probably isn't historically accurate, but she's fun to read. She's matter-of-fact and curious and knows what she likes. Her boldness of speech adds to the banter she has with Gabriel. And Gabriel, how interesting to see him in a different light after he was the "villain" in the previous book. I enjoyed that he wasn't a true villain and just had some daddy issues that needed a strong woman to help him overcome. These two really have a sweet, loving relationship. I really enjoyed reading this book.

    I love an epilogue and this book had a really cute one!

    There is some sexual content. It's not the most descriptive, but it is there and could be offensive to some readers.
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  • DRY49
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2019
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    Really liked the heroine in this story. She was strong and assertive. Hero was very traumatized from his childhood and had to deal with anger, OCD and doubts. Heroine dealt with his problems better than I would have. Minimal romantic episodes.
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  • Crazy Cat Lady
    3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2020
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    I admit to being extremely disappointed with this book. Although the female character seemed very interesting in the previous book, all of the interests and things that made her standout seem to have been leached from her character in this book. Barely mentioned is her interest in the bizarre and macabre, and her instant knowledge of everything regarding the hero was rather dull and predictable. I felt that the story would have benefited from a different set up. Perhaps if the two characters had met during their childhood more than once, or if the male character had returned her letters at least a few times, this instant intuitive knowledge would have made much more sense. Or perhaps if the heroine had some degree of ESP, it would have added some complexity and also fit her personality type. As it is, she just seems way too much of a Mary Sue to enjoy significantly.
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  • Judi Easley for a thoughtful reveal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another star for the spectrum!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2023
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    Yes, another wonderful story dealing with someone who suffers from some form of autism. This time, it was obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD, complicated by a childhood of abuse, both parents' suicides, and then neglect, resulting in feeling haunted by his abuser. The author handled it very well, I thought. And yes, Gabriel and Lucretia's story is every bit as good as Henry and Isabella's. Recommended.
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  • lornaA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2020
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    Now I understand what all the fuss about this series is. Emma Leech is a fantastic writer and a very strong story teller. I particularly enjoyed this story and the one before it for portraying so well the weaknesses that can plague a man. I enjoyed Crecy” character and her dogged pursuit of the man she had chosen. The unconventional events of her affair with Gabriel was only too real as love is not always so perfect, neither does it always follow a particular formula. The story touched on deep issues relating to mental health and it’s potential devastating effects but with the happy resolution, which though not always true in real life, gives hope to anyone struggling with these issues. A truly heartwarming story.
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  • VPhillips
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love a lost soul
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2019
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    Brilliant story and as usual Emma has brought to life through her book amazing characters. I could not put the book down as I wanted so much to see how Crecy was to break through the barriers of Gabriel a much damaged man. This books pulls at your heart in so many ways and brought tears to my eyes in many occasions, some sad ones but some happy ones too, especially the dinner service scene in the épilogue. Thank you Emma for another gem.
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  • Rachie Reads
    5.0 out of 5 stars A page turner to the sweetest end!
    Reviewed in Australia on March 14, 2019
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    I could not put this book down! From every minuscule idiosyncrasy, Gabriel is scrutinised by Crecy and she does not find him lacking. A misunderstood character who is finally given his chance to shine and allowed to heal.
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  • Red
    4.0 out of 5 stars A complex hero - well done!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2020
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    I do like it when the hero has lots of complex layers such as Gabriel, with his dark, mysterious reputation. Crecy realises that he is so similar to a frightened, wounded animal who snarls and bites if someone approaches them and is determined to heal and take him. After all she has loved him since she was 12 years old.
    Gabriel's obsessive behaviour is a challenge and so is the voice of his father inside his head, with the demands he made of a terrified 10 year old boy before he shot himself in front of him.
    Crecy is a disordered, unconventional woman who inveigles herself into his well ordered, obsessive,mad, lonely world.

    This has been my favourite book in the series apart from Flaming June which I had read out of order. Hero's with afflictions which we think are part of our modern world must have appeared as madness in the 19th century. How many were locked away?
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  • Leigh Munro
    5.0 out of 5 stars another emotional story from Emma
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2022
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    The story of Gabriel and Crecy is addictive, I could not put this down. A serious case of the feels and the power of redemptive love
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