'The Devil May Care' by Emma V. Leech is a Regency romance novel that follows the story of Lord Beaumont and Miss Millicent Sparrow. The book explores the blossoming relationship between the handsome and troubled Beau, who rescues the abused and mistreated Millie. The plot is filled with emotional depth, personal growth, and themes of redemption, sacrifice, and everlasting love. The writing style is described as flowing beautifully, with meaningful dialogue and descriptions that captivate the reader, making it an engaging and heartwarming read.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The book includes medium content warnings due to themes of abuse and mental health issues.
Has Romance?
Yes, The Devil May Care has a high level of romance, central to the plot and character development.
From The Publisher:
The Devil May Care
Rogues & Gentlemen Book 4
Dishonoured and ashamed, the ton's scandalous darling, 'Beau' the Marquess of Beaumont, is forced to flee England to escape debtor's prison. After a chance encounter, it appears Miss Millicent Sparrow is his only remaining friend, however unlikely. Miss Sparrow lives up to her name.
Damaged and terrified by her cousin's violent abuse, Milly is used to being overlooked and prefers it that way, until the desperation of her bleak world is gilded by rakishly handsome Beau's extraordinary friendship.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I read the first three books of this series and I loved each one. I had mixed feelings about purchasing this book because I wasn't sure I could like the Hero. I fell in love with Beau. I loved Milly and together the two made an amazing couple. There were times I worried if they'd ever get it right. I loved this book. It's a must read and a new favorite. ~ Amazon customer review
Miss Sparrow's lively letters help Beau through his banishment and when his father dies suddenly and Beau inherits the Dukedom, he seeks out his little bird. To his shock he finds a woman in despair and, moved by pity, he offers her the protection of his name by marriage.
But Milly becomes impossible to overlook, and the more Beau needs his wife, the less interested she seems in her gorgeous husband.
For this rake, getting a woman's attention has never been so complicated.
Warning: This book is liable to contain mild swearing and descriptive sex scenes!
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
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