Never Kiss a Scot (The League of Rogues Book 10)

Another great addition to the League of Rogues series. This one features the fabulous Brock Kincade whom we met in Ashton Lennox’s book, Wicked Rivals. Our heroine is Ashton’s sister Joanna and our hero is the brother of Ashton’s heroine, Rosalind. So – it is a family affair! It is a wonderful read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love that all of Rosalind’s brash, handsome, irrepressible brothers will get their own books – and I hope Ashton’s brothers will as well.At twenty-years-old, Joanna Lennox has endured three seasons without anyone showing any interest whatsoever. The men don’t even seem interested in dancing with her much less courting her. What in the world is wrong with her? She just doesn’t understand it. She isn’t ugly, she has a large dowry, she’s intelligent and has all of the skills required for running a large home – so, why isn’t anyone – even a fortune hunter – interested in her?I loved the opening scene in the book. Joanna is in the library late in the evening when she sees a tall man, dressed in dark clothes, entering the room. She doesn’t recognize him, but he says he is Rosalind’s brother – then, he kisses her senseless and ties her up. He’s there to ‘rescue’ his sister from the evil clutches of Ashton.To say that there is no love lost between Brock and Ashton is putting it mildly. However, Ashton has to suck it up and tolerate Brock – at least until the wedding is over – because Brock is walking Rosalind down the aisle. However, when Ashton catches Brock alone in a room with Joanna, kissing her, with his hand up her skirt, Ashton goes berserk and orders him from the house. What Ashton doesn’t know is that Brock is determined to marry Joanna – not for her money (though that is a plus), but because he wants her - the real her.Given Ashton’s animosity toward Brock, he and Joanna decide to go to Gretna Green to marry over the anvil. They have to be crafty in order to escape without Ashton and the League managing to overtake them. On that trip, Joanna discovers strengths and bravery she never knew she possessed. They slept outdoors and were even kidnapped by highwaymen, yet she never complained and moved forward. Even when her brother caught up with them, she stood up to him and faced him down. Joanna turns out to be quite a heroine.Brock Kincade, along with his brothers and sister grew up in one of the most abusive homes I’ve ever read in a story. His father was extremely abusive and violent. Brock is so afraid that he’s like his father that he won’t allow himself to be violent in any way – even when he’s attacked, he only does the minimum to protect himself. Brock’s father did some despicable things and betrayed some of the Highland clans. Those clans haven’t forgotten what happened and some have transferred that animosity to Brock. Who are the hidden enemies at the castle? Are they after Brock or Joanna – or both?You really need to read this delightful series – including this book. The characters are wonderful – you’ll fall in love with all of them as you read the books. Joanna and Brock are both wonderful characters and I can’t wait to see their siblings get their own books.BTW – I read the Whispersync version of this book so I listened to the audio as well as reading. The narrator, Heather Wilds, has a wonderful range of ‘voices’ and I thoroughly enjoyed listening. Her Scots brogue was wonderful to hear – especially the Gaelic ballads – I loved those.

ADULT Historical Recency Romance 💕and Adventure.Spy Games.This book has several plot lines going at the same time.Joanna💃💋 is the almost spinster sister of Baron Aston Lennox, one of the members of the League of Rogues. After three seasons she has had no interest at all from a potential suitor, despite her large dowry and her own personal wealth. When huge Rogish Scotsman Brock Kincade🐺🍆⛲💪, kisses 💋💋her in the library during a ball, She is overwhelmed! He is overwhelmed!Brock🐺🍆⛲💪 is there to attend the wedding of his sister, Rosalind, to Ashton. So he will be Joanna's brother in law. He wants to be her protector, her husband!Sir Hugo 👹🔪is trying to find an opportunity to kill Ashton. He wants to kill all the members of the League of Rogues. Who will and how will he be stopped?

Brock and Joanna are so right for each other 2 people wanting to be loved, even though Brock doesn’t realize it until he is faced with a potential of losing his love

Jo is the sister to Ashton a member of the league of rogues. One night her soon to be sister in law brother comes kisses her with a passion and ties her up and leaves her. Few months later he is back for his sister's wedding and decides his English class will be his . Good book

It’s been a while I have read some Mrs Lauren Smith’s work.I do loved this sweet novel, with no big drama nor too much angst, the author created a lovely story of two people who get to know the other and who get confirmed they made the right choice.Joanna and Brock have had quite a first encounter, they shared a scorching kiss then he tied her to “rescue” his own sister from her brother.But by the month that passed after, they can’t stop thinking about the other. So when they see again, they still feel this deep pulse that brings them together.Mrs Smith crafted a beautiful tale of two soulmates who slowly discover and understand why they were meant to be together, he makes her felt cared and cherished while she shares the same aspirations as himself.It was like a reverse wooing, they marry then learn about the other, and each new discovery is a new stone to the future they will built together.I do loved how each meeting with other protagonists deepened their bond, reenforcing their relationship.4,5 stars for a smoothly narrated romance.

I liked Brock and Joanna's story. The way they met in the beginning with him stealing in and kissing her and running off with his brothers and sister they thought was being ill treated. They both got their happy ever after. I highly recommend this book. 👍👍👍❤❤❤

I almost could not put it down. I love a love story and this one was sweet, with some adventures and twists.

Muy bonita brock un personaje hermoso y joanna bien escrita tambien, definitivamente hermosa y muy recomedable. Y cuando prensentan el personaje de asthon y charles me encantan.😃😃😃😃

I wish that this novel was longer so I didn't have to say goodbye to Brock and Joanna yet - I liked the descriptions of the life they were planning for themselves and their tenants - Joanna and Brock's characters were so well suited and I loved the plot with them dashing for Scotland to get married and the mystery of who was trying to kill Joanna, too - looking forward to reading more stories about Brodie, and the other members of the Leagues families ..... and what about Rafe, what's he up to as a highwayman!

I just can not seem to get enough of this series of books. This story has a plot full of emotional twists and turns, as well as plenty of suspense. The characters are brilliantly crafted and have great fortitude and determination to achieve their goals. This book is suitable for all those who love steamy historical romances that have a bit of mystery.

I enjoyed this book as I have all of Lauren's books but found it but confusing I had thought that Ashton was already married and that Charles book was the last in the series when all the secrets were revealed. I am not complaining though as I want them to continue.The main characters in this book, Brick and Joanna were delightful. What happened to threaten brute he was really such a caring guy and Johannesburg was a revelation.

A young lady who has been dismissed by society as unworthy finds herself falling for a Scottish rogue. When he reappears and convinces her to elope with him, the adventure really begins.Highwaymen, poisoning, bullies taken down by a ‘wee lass’, fire and a mad woman. If you want action with your romance then you are in the right place.

This entire series has been great, which ever rogue the book is about you are still kept up to date with previous rogues, difficult to choose which is your favourite, THEY ALL ARE. I don we t this see to endAnd guess what Hugo is mentioned in this book, so he is still loitering in the background.