A Rogue in Texas (Rogues in Texas, 1)

by Lorraine Heath

Book Overview

He was the wrong man for the job in every way but one . . . Grayson Rhodes, the illegitimate son of a duke, heads to America to prove his worth and earn his fortune. But post-Civil War Texas seems... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0380803291
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Avon
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 0.9" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

This one has everything.......Heath at her best!

This is the first of the trilogy of 3 english rogues who are sent to America by their families to mend their ways. This story of Abbie and Grayson is wonderful. It's part western, a little civil war, and a mix of regency england. Loved the culture contrasts. The story is multi faceted but is about heartache, love, loyalty and the meaning of happiness. There's also adventure and 3 adorable children. It's a book to make you smile and it's fast paced so its hard to put down. A real keeper.

Tender and moving Texas historical

In Lorraine Heath, I have discovered a new author of gentle romances. A Rogue in Texas is a very tender story with very real characters and morals! The setting is historical Texas, after the Civil War, on a cotton farm. This is a time of endurance for widows (due to the war) with really hard work and families to raise and support. A group of women have hired some Englishmen to help them harvest their cotton. These men are, more correctly, English rogues whose fathers believed they needed a lesson in life and have been lured to America for great moneymaking opportunities. Never did these rogues imagine that those opportunities would have them picking cotton! Grayson Rhodes is the very cool bastard son of an English nobleman. Grayson perceives that he has never received love in any form. His dissolute ways and numerous affairs with married women have earned him a reputation as a rogue. His ways have also convinced himself that he is of little value. He is, however, a man with very good friends and possesses a tender heart and a great sense of humor. Never, do we see Grayson as anything less than a wonderful hero. Upon reaching the cotton fields of Texas, Grayson is assigned to work with a widow, Abbie, who has three children.Abbie Westland married, at sixteen, a man who needed a partner for his farm - certainly not a woman to love. She has never known love from a man and her children range in age from six to eight. Her husband died in the Civil War two years previously and she has worked non-stop in attempting to earn a living growing cotton with no help other than her children and neighbors. She is rather cynical at the beginning of the story. She doesn't see herself as the beautiful woman she is. She is extremely moved when this disreputable but very handsome man from England, who lives in her barn, begins giving her children very special attention. Grayson is touched by the Westland children and reaches out to them naturally. He definitely has a special way with children and this strongly draws Abbie to him. The children's own father never gave them any time or consideration. And we, as women, know that if a man sincerely cares for our children, he holds a place of great respect in our hearts.Grayson is drawn to Abbie but does not plan to stay past the cotton-picking season. As she treats him with kindness and respect, Grayson begins to believe he may be worthy of a woman's love. Their gentle romance is very stirring. His humor, laced with his sincerity is an irresistible combination. Abbie's discovery of a man's love combined with her inhibitions concerning her sexuality draw a picture of precious vulnerability. The sensual scenes are few and rate about a 3.0 out of 5.0 (see More About Me for rating guidelines). They add tenderness and depth to the story but are just a very small part of this love relationship.The children significantly enhance this story line. Heath has great talent in creating memorable characters.

Very Enjoyable

I discovered Lorraine Heath by looking at others Listmania's. I read several on line review before purchasing this book. I was not disappointed. Lorrain Heath is a wonderfully entertaining author. The story of these two people is very entertaining. I love the way the Grayson become involved with the children and trys to do the right thing. Anyone who reads this books will not be disappointed.

Unique an wonderful

As a reader of many romance novels, it is so wonderful to find a novel that holds my attention throughout. Gray ia far from perfect and does have plans of his own and Abbie does have issues of her own. But together they sacrifice for the other because they love each other so fiercely. I read it on a plane trip to Washington DC and was disappointed when the plane landed!