Anne here, interviewing Mary Jo Putney about NOT ALWAYS A SAINT, the latest in her wonderful "Lost Lords" series. Mary Jo sent me an early copy which I thoroughly enjoyed. 
The critics agree. Romantic Times gave it a 4.5 Stars Top Pick and said: “a beautifully crafted, emotionally intense love story. With her signature strong, unconventional characters, beautiful prose and incredible feeling, readers are gifted an unforgettable story that is heart and soul stirring.”
Library Journal, gave it a starred review and said: "A caring heroine with a sordid past who doubts her self-worth and a hero plagued by soul-destroying guilt find love and redemption in a captivating romance that is graced with impeccable character development, flawless prose, and several surprising twists."
Anne: The hero of NOT ALWAYS A SAINT is Daniel, who was the brother of the heroine of NOT QUITE A WIFE. The heroine, Jessie, is a new character, so let us begin with her. At the start of the story, the recently widowed Jessie is in need of a hasty and convenient marriage. And in our last interview you described Daniel and Jessie thus: "He's the saint, she's the wicked woman. <G>" So tell us about Jessie.
MJP: Jessie is one of my occasional heroines who is so gorgeous that her beauty has been a curse on her life since she was born. She was bullied and abused and exploited and had to make hard choices to survive. Marriage to a kind older man gave her a safe haven and a beloved daughter. Now to protect young Beth, she faces more hard choices. She needs a husband powerful enough to keep them safe, but for a lot of good reasons, it shouldn’t be Daniel Herbert!
Anne: Your hero, Daniel, goes from a busy and useful life as a doctor to the poor and needy, to being suddenly elevated to the peerage. He is delighted to be a lord, of course. . .
MJP: Ha! As you know, he hates the idea. <G> He has a good and fulfilling life as a healer and he has no desire to be bogged down with the responsibilities of estate management and a seat in Parliament. He decides he needs a nice, down to earth wife who is skilled in estate management and can do all the boring work so he can continue with his passion for healing. No high maintenance beauties need apply. Then he sees Jessie, and his world turns upside down.
Anne: As is often the case in your stories, there is a sub-plot that highlights a social issue you feel strongly about, in this case violence toward women. In the 19th century, husbands had all the rights, didn't they?
MJP: Yes, in 19th century Britain, ‘man and wife were one, and that one was the husband.’ Jessie has a very real fear that the horrible nephew of her late husband will be able to get custody of Beth, which is why she needs a husband who is strong and completely trustworthy—and she needs to find such a man fast. Not an easy task!
Anne: No indeed. It's coming out as an audio book as well — with another lovely cover. Would you give us a brief taste of NOT ALWAYS A SAINT, please?
MJP: Daniel has just arrived in London and is unenthusiastically attending a large, noisy reception for the purpose of meeting as many people as possible in a short time. He’s ready to leave when:
Daniel started to turn back to Laurel and Kirkland, then paused, his gaze caught by the profile of a woman standing near the exit, mostly surrounded by men. Her glossy dark hair was knotted up to reveal her graceful neck and the ivory perfection of her features. But there were other lovely women here. As he tried to analyze why she caught his attention, she turned a little, bringing her face into the warm light of a chandelier.
Coup de foudre. A lightning strike burned through him, paralyzing every fiber of his being. She was truly beautiful, with striking light eyes edged in darkness and a lithe figure that would shatter a stone saint, but what made her stunning was more than physical beauty. She radiated mystery and sensuality. And danger.
She looked like original sin–and he craved that promise of reckless passion as intensely as Adam had craved Eve's apple.
As his heart hammered in his chest, he knew that he was officially insane. How could the sight of a woman he'd never met affect him so? Then she turned her head further as if she felt his stare, and their gazes locked.
Lightning struck again, swift and fierce, setting his heart afire and searing through his veins. She was exactly the sort of woman he didn't need, yet he wanted her.
Insane.
Anne: Delicious! Several other of the "lost lords" also appear in the story, which is always a pleasure for readers of a series. Do you have a favorite?
MJP: I love them all! Perhaps I have a special fondness for James, Lord Kirkland, the enigmatic spymaster and fixer for his friends. He was the hero of my previous book, Not Quite a Wife, wherein he and his long estranged wife, Laurel, rebuilt their marriage. Laurel is Daniel’s sister and Kirkland is a long time friend, so it’s natural that Daniel stays with them when he comes to London to sort out his new life. Some of the Lost Lords character appear briefly, but they don’t have major roles. 
Anne: I thought it was very cool that your gorgeous cover for NOT ALWAYS A SAINT was used as the cover for the official conference notebook at the recent Romance Writers of Australia conference. Kensington did you proud there.
MJP: They certainly did. I was delighted to see it.
Anne: Who's next in the series? Anyone we know, or someone new?
MJP: Yes and no. <G> Technically, the book I just finished, Once a Soldier, is first in a new series called Rogues Redeemed, but it’s a direct spin-off of the Lost Lords, and the hero is Will Masterson, who was in the Lost Lords series from the very first book. However, he was a serving officer in Spain since he only showed up directly in two of the books. Now, though, Napoleon has abdicated, the wars are over (or so everyone thinks, Waterloo is a year away), and Will is heading home via Portugal. On the way, things happen. <G> As they do! People have been asking for Will’s story for years, and I’m sooo happy to finally have written it.
Anne: As are all your fans, including me. Mary Jo will be giving away a copy of NOT ALWAYS A SAINT to someone who leaves a comment or an answer to this question: Who is your favorite rogue in fiction? (Mary Jo is in New Zealand at the moment, so might not be able to respond to comments)
Just started reading Not Always A Saint, and I’m so enjoying it!
Just started reading Not Always A Saint, and I’m so enjoying it!
Just started reading Not Always A Saint, and I’m so enjoying it!
Just started reading Not Always A Saint, and I’m so enjoying it!
Just started reading Not Always A Saint, and I’m so enjoying it!
Thanks for the interview I loved it! Been reading your box for what seems like forever!
Thanks for the interview I loved it! Been reading your box for what seems like forever!
Thanks for the interview I loved it! Been reading your box for what seems like forever!
Thanks for the interview I loved it! Been reading your box for what seems like forever!
Thanks for the interview I loved it! Been reading your box for what seems like forever!
Sounds like one to add to my wishlist.
Sounds like one to add to my wishlist.
Sounds like one to add to my wishlist.
Sounds like one to add to my wishlist.
Sounds like one to add to my wishlist.
Hi, Mary Jo,
I stayed up late last night to finish this. Terrific read. But now I want Gordon’s story. Any hope?
Kathy/Kaitlyn
Hi, Mary Jo,
I stayed up late last night to finish this. Terrific read. But now I want Gordon’s story. Any hope?
Kathy/Kaitlyn
Hi, Mary Jo,
I stayed up late last night to finish this. Terrific read. But now I want Gordon’s story. Any hope?
Kathy/Kaitlyn
Hi, Mary Jo,
I stayed up late last night to finish this. Terrific read. But now I want Gordon’s story. Any hope?
Kathy/Kaitlyn
Hi, Mary Jo,
I stayed up late last night to finish this. Terrific read. But now I want Gordon’s story. Any hope?
Kathy/Kaitlyn
I pre-ordered the book months ago and I’ve my gorgeous copy waiting for me on my bedside table – Mary Jo is one of my favourites.
As for rogues, I’ve always thought it was a shame that Captain Wickham from Pride and Prejudice was never redeemed!
I pre-ordered the book months ago and I’ve my gorgeous copy waiting for me on my bedside table – Mary Jo is one of my favourites.
As for rogues, I’ve always thought it was a shame that Captain Wickham from Pride and Prejudice was never redeemed!
I pre-ordered the book months ago and I’ve my gorgeous copy waiting for me on my bedside table – Mary Jo is one of my favourites.
As for rogues, I’ve always thought it was a shame that Captain Wickham from Pride and Prejudice was never redeemed!
I pre-ordered the book months ago and I’ve my gorgeous copy waiting for me on my bedside table – Mary Jo is one of my favourites.
As for rogues, I’ve always thought it was a shame that Captain Wickham from Pride and Prejudice was never redeemed!
I pre-ordered the book months ago and I’ve my gorgeous copy waiting for me on my bedside table – Mary Jo is one of my favourites.
As for rogues, I’ve always thought it was a shame that Captain Wickham from Pride and Prejudice was never redeemed!
Favorite rogue is Ramses from the Elizabeth Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters
Favorite rogue is Ramses from the Elizabeth Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters
Favorite rogue is Ramses from the Elizabeth Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters
Favorite rogue is Ramses from the Elizabeth Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters
Favorite rogue is Ramses from the Elizabeth Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters
Jamie from Outlander is my favorite! But I adore Mary Jo’s books!! Always fun to read and I get swept along in her storytelling!
Jamie from Outlander is my favorite! But I adore Mary Jo’s books!! Always fun to read and I get swept along in her storytelling!
Jamie from Outlander is my favorite! But I adore Mary Jo’s books!! Always fun to read and I get swept along in her storytelling!
Jamie from Outlander is my favorite! But I adore Mary Jo’s books!! Always fun to read and I get swept along in her storytelling!
Jamie from Outlander is my favorite! But I adore Mary Jo’s books!! Always fun to read and I get swept along in her storytelling!
I think Wickham form Pride and Prejudice. One wants to like him and hopes that he can be reformed
I think Wickham form Pride and Prejudice. One wants to like him and hopes that he can be reformed
I think Wickham form Pride and Prejudice. One wants to like him and hopes that he can be reformed
I think Wickham form Pride and Prejudice. One wants to like him and hopes that he can be reformed
I think Wickham form Pride and Prejudice. One wants to like him and hopes that he can be reformed
sounds awesome. As a strong modern woman, I love that you are addressing the issue back then of the men holding all the cards.
sounds awesome. As a strong modern woman, I love that you are addressing the issue back then of the men holding all the cards.
sounds awesome. As a strong modern woman, I love that you are addressing the issue back then of the men holding all the cards.
sounds awesome. As a strong modern woman, I love that you are addressing the issue back then of the men holding all the cards.
sounds awesome. As a strong modern woman, I love that you are addressing the issue back then of the men holding all the cards.
loved the interview and cannot wait to get my hands on the new book!!
loved the interview and cannot wait to get my hands on the new book!!
loved the interview and cannot wait to get my hands on the new book!!
loved the interview and cannot wait to get my hands on the new book!!
loved the interview and cannot wait to get my hands on the new book!!
Though not considered a rogue, my favorite man is Jericho Barrons from Karen Marie Moning’s Fever series.
Though not considered a rogue, my favorite man is Jericho Barrons from Karen Marie Moning’s Fever series.
Though not considered a rogue, my favorite man is Jericho Barrons from Karen Marie Moning’s Fever series.
Though not considered a rogue, my favorite man is Jericho Barrons from Karen Marie Moning’s Fever series.
Though not considered a rogue, my favorite man is Jericho Barrons from Karen Marie Moning’s Fever series.
Favorite rogue…..so many to choose from I can’t even narrow it down. I can say that whoever (or whatever) you want to write about next, I will be delighted to read.
I don’t currently have a copy of Not Always a Saint so I would LOVE to win it.
Favorite rogue…..so many to choose from I can’t even narrow it down. I can say that whoever (or whatever) you want to write about next, I will be delighted to read.
I don’t currently have a copy of Not Always a Saint so I would LOVE to win it.
Favorite rogue…..so many to choose from I can’t even narrow it down. I can say that whoever (or whatever) you want to write about next, I will be delighted to read.
I don’t currently have a copy of Not Always a Saint so I would LOVE to win it.
Favorite rogue…..so many to choose from I can’t even narrow it down. I can say that whoever (or whatever) you want to write about next, I will be delighted to read.
I don’t currently have a copy of Not Always a Saint so I would LOVE to win it.
Favorite rogue…..so many to choose from I can’t even narrow it down. I can say that whoever (or whatever) you want to write about next, I will be delighted to read.
I don’t currently have a copy of Not Always a Saint so I would LOVE to win it.
Already ordered it; just love Mary Jo’s deep, rich historicals!
I have to admit though, that when I read the header “Mary Jo Putney’s NOT ALWAYS A SAINT,” my first thought was, “Well, yes, I knew that…” 😉 (I can say that because MJ knows I adore her.)
Already ordered it; just love Mary Jo’s deep, rich historicals!
I have to admit though, that when I read the header “Mary Jo Putney’s NOT ALWAYS A SAINT,” my first thought was, “Well, yes, I knew that…” 😉 (I can say that because MJ knows I adore her.)
Already ordered it; just love Mary Jo’s deep, rich historicals!
I have to admit though, that when I read the header “Mary Jo Putney’s NOT ALWAYS A SAINT,” my first thought was, “Well, yes, I knew that…” 😉 (I can say that because MJ knows I adore her.)
Already ordered it; just love Mary Jo’s deep, rich historicals!
I have to admit though, that when I read the header “Mary Jo Putney’s NOT ALWAYS A SAINT,” my first thought was, “Well, yes, I knew that…” 😉 (I can say that because MJ knows I adore her.)
Already ordered it; just love Mary Jo’s deep, rich historicals!
I have to admit though, that when I read the header “Mary Jo Putney’s NOT ALWAYS A SAINT,” my first thought was, “Well, yes, I knew that…” 😉 (I can say that because MJ knows I adore her.)
Too many rogues to choose from! This is an awesome book!!!!
Too many rogues to choose from! This is an awesome book!!!!
Too many rogues to choose from! This is an awesome book!!!!
Too many rogues to choose from! This is an awesome book!!!!
Too many rogues to choose from! This is an awesome book!!!!
I don’t have a favorite rogue. Too many of my favorite books have rogues. Usually, more than one.
I don’t have a favorite rogue. Too many of my favorite books have rogues. Usually, more than one.
I don’t have a favorite rogue. Too many of my favorite books have rogues. Usually, more than one.
I don’t have a favorite rogue. Too many of my favorite books have rogues. Usually, more than one.
I don’t have a favorite rogue. Too many of my favorite books have rogues. Usually, more than one.
I do like a rogue who has honour, so yes, he likes swiving women, but he’s never struck or forced himself on a woman.
I do like a rogue who has honour, so yes, he likes swiving women, but he’s never struck or forced himself on a woman.
I do like a rogue who has honour, so yes, he likes swiving women, but he’s never struck or forced himself on a woman.
I do like a rogue who has honour, so yes, he likes swiving women, but he’s never struck or forced himself on a woman.
I do like a rogue who has honour, so yes, he likes swiving women, but he’s never struck or forced himself on a woman.
I have a lot of favorite Rogues. Many of them from Mary Jo Putney! I’ve been waiting with bated breath for Daniel’s story!! Now I’m just waiting for payday!! 😀
I have a lot of favorite Rogues. Many of them from Mary Jo Putney! I’ve been waiting with bated breath for Daniel’s story!! Now I’m just waiting for payday!! 😀
I have a lot of favorite Rogues. Many of them from Mary Jo Putney! I’ve been waiting with bated breath for Daniel’s story!! Now I’m just waiting for payday!! 😀
I have a lot of favorite Rogues. Many of them from Mary Jo Putney! I’ve been waiting with bated breath for Daniel’s story!! Now I’m just waiting for payday!! 😀
I have a lot of favorite Rogues. Many of them from Mary Jo Putney! I’ve been waiting with bated breath for Daniel’s story!! Now I’m just waiting for payday!! 😀
Yes. Eventually. ***evil chuckle***
Yes. Eventually. ***evil chuckle***
Yes. Eventually. ***evil chuckle***
Yes. Eventually. ***evil chuckle***
Yes. Eventually. ***evil chuckle***
Well, the actor who played Wickham in the movie got Emma Thompson, which strongly suggests redemption. *G*
Well, the actor who played Wickham in the movie got Emma Thompson, which strongly suggests redemption. *G*
Well, the actor who played Wickham in the movie got Emma Thompson, which strongly suggests redemption. *G*
Well, the actor who played Wickham in the movie got Emma Thompson, which strongly suggests redemption. *G*
Well, the actor who played Wickham in the movie got Emma Thompson, which strongly suggests redemption. *G*
ROFL!!!
ROFL!!!
ROFL!!!
ROFL!!!
ROFL!!!
I don’t know how to define favorite. If that means a rogue that is so memorable that I think of him months or years later, it would have to be Sebastian from Lisa Klepas Wallflower series. His own book Devil In Winter, and getting to know him in depth caused Mr to fall a little in love with him. He really was a surprise.
I don’t know how to define favorite. If that means a rogue that is so memorable that I think of him months or years later, it would have to be Sebastian from Lisa Klepas Wallflower series. His own book Devil In Winter, and getting to know him in depth caused Mr to fall a little in love with him. He really was a surprise.
I don’t know how to define favorite. If that means a rogue that is so memorable that I think of him months or years later, it would have to be Sebastian from Lisa Klepas Wallflower series. His own book Devil In Winter, and getting to know him in depth caused Mr to fall a little in love with him. He really was a surprise.
I don’t know how to define favorite. If that means a rogue that is so memorable that I think of him months or years later, it would have to be Sebastian from Lisa Klepas Wallflower series. His own book Devil In Winter, and getting to know him in depth caused Mr to fall a little in love with him. He really was a surprise.
I don’t know how to define favorite. If that means a rogue that is so memorable that I think of him months or years later, it would have to be Sebastian from Lisa Klepas Wallflower series. His own book Devil In Winter, and getting to know him in depth caused Mr to fall a little in love with him. He really was a surprise.
I don’t have a favorite rogue because I’m not sure how I define a rogue. All the men in your Company of Rogues and the related stories would probably count, but how can I pick a favorite? Because of the title: Not Always a Rogue, I guess Rob Carmichael counts. I certainly reread all those books.
Again, from other authors, I’m not sure how to define a rogue, but if any of my favorite authors have written about rogues, their characters probably have gone on my list of favorite books.
I have finished “Not Always a Saint” and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I don’t have a favorite rogue because I’m not sure how I define a rogue. All the men in your Company of Rogues and the related stories would probably count, but how can I pick a favorite? Because of the title: Not Always a Rogue, I guess Rob Carmichael counts. I certainly reread all those books.
Again, from other authors, I’m not sure how to define a rogue, but if any of my favorite authors have written about rogues, their characters probably have gone on my list of favorite books.
I have finished “Not Always a Saint” and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I don’t have a favorite rogue because I’m not sure how I define a rogue. All the men in your Company of Rogues and the related stories would probably count, but how can I pick a favorite? Because of the title: Not Always a Rogue, I guess Rob Carmichael counts. I certainly reread all those books.
Again, from other authors, I’m not sure how to define a rogue, but if any of my favorite authors have written about rogues, their characters probably have gone on my list of favorite books.
I have finished “Not Always a Saint” and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I don’t have a favorite rogue because I’m not sure how I define a rogue. All the men in your Company of Rogues and the related stories would probably count, but how can I pick a favorite? Because of the title: Not Always a Rogue, I guess Rob Carmichael counts. I certainly reread all those books.
Again, from other authors, I’m not sure how to define a rogue, but if any of my favorite authors have written about rogues, their characters probably have gone on my list of favorite books.
I have finished “Not Always a Saint” and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I don’t have a favorite rogue because I’m not sure how I define a rogue. All the men in your Company of Rogues and the related stories would probably count, but how can I pick a favorite? Because of the title: Not Always a Rogue, I guess Rob Carmichael counts. I certainly reread all those books.
Again, from other authors, I’m not sure how to define a rogue, but if any of my favorite authors have written about rogues, their characters probably have gone on my list of favorite books.
I have finished “Not Always a Saint” and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I think my favorite would have to be Sebastian, Lord St Vincent from the Wallflower series.
I think my favorite would have to be Sebastian, Lord St Vincent from the Wallflower series.
I think my favorite would have to be Sebastian, Lord St Vincent from the Wallflower series.
I think my favorite would have to be Sebastian, Lord St Vincent from the Wallflower series.
I think my favorite would have to be Sebastian, Lord St Vincent from the Wallflower series.
My favorite fictional rogue is probably Melisande Sharizai from the Kushiel trilogy! A rogue can be female, right?
My favorite fictional rogue is probably Melisande Sharizai from the Kushiel trilogy! A rogue can be female, right?
My favorite fictional rogue is probably Melisande Sharizai from the Kushiel trilogy! A rogue can be female, right?
My favorite fictional rogue is probably Melisande Sharizai from the Kushiel trilogy! A rogue can be female, right?
My favorite fictional rogue is probably Melisande Sharizai from the Kushiel trilogy! A rogue can be female, right?
Indeed yes!
Indeed yes!
Indeed yes!
Indeed yes!
Indeed yes!
Oh, Reggie, without doubt.
He and Alys were the only ones I brought with me from the US on my recent move to the UK, just as he was one of only four who came when I moved there in 1998. Still mourning the 3,000 roms I had to leave behind this July. /pets Rake and the Reformer
Oh, Reggie, without doubt.
He and Alys were the only ones I brought with me from the US on my recent move to the UK, just as he was one of only four who came when I moved there in 1998. Still mourning the 3,000 roms I had to leave behind this July. /pets Rake and the Reformer
Oh, Reggie, without doubt.
He and Alys were the only ones I brought with me from the US on my recent move to the UK, just as he was one of only four who came when I moved there in 1998. Still mourning the 3,000 roms I had to leave behind this July. /pets Rake and the Reformer
Oh, Reggie, without doubt.
He and Alys were the only ones I brought with me from the US on my recent move to the UK, just as he was one of only four who came when I moved there in 1998. Still mourning the 3,000 roms I had to leave behind this July. /pets Rake and the Reformer
Oh, Reggie, without doubt.
He and Alys were the only ones I brought with me from the US on my recent move to the UK, just as he was one of only four who came when I moved there in 1998. Still mourning the 3,000 roms I had to leave behind this July. /pets Rake and the Reformer
If a Rogue includes someone outside the Regency upper class, my favorite rogue would be Scotland Yard inspector Drew Merriken from Simone St. James’s An Inquiry into Love and Death.
If a Rogue includes someone outside the Regency upper class, my favorite rogue would be Scotland Yard inspector Drew Merriken from Simone St. James’s An Inquiry into Love and Death.
If a Rogue includes someone outside the Regency upper class, my favorite rogue would be Scotland Yard inspector Drew Merriken from Simone St. James’s An Inquiry into Love and Death.
If a Rogue includes someone outside the Regency upper class, my favorite rogue would be Scotland Yard inspector Drew Merriken from Simone St. James’s An Inquiry into Love and Death.
If a Rogue includes someone outside the Regency upper class, my favorite rogue would be Scotland Yard inspector Drew Merriken from Simone St. James’s An Inquiry into Love and Death.
I found the lost lords through my local library (digital) and I just had to have my own copies so that I had books ready to go when I wanted something to read. Unfortuantely, as soon as I open a new book, I can not put it down 🙂 oh, well. I enjoyed Not always a Saint and look forward to the continuation of the series
I found the lost lords through my local library (digital) and I just had to have my own copies so that I had books ready to go when I wanted something to read. Unfortuantely, as soon as I open a new book, I can not put it down 🙂 oh, well. I enjoyed Not always a Saint and look forward to the continuation of the series
I found the lost lords through my local library (digital) and I just had to have my own copies so that I had books ready to go when I wanted something to read. Unfortuantely, as soon as I open a new book, I can not put it down 🙂 oh, well. I enjoyed Not always a Saint and look forward to the continuation of the series
I found the lost lords through my local library (digital) and I just had to have my own copies so that I had books ready to go when I wanted something to read. Unfortuantely, as soon as I open a new book, I can not put it down 🙂 oh, well. I enjoyed Not always a Saint and look forward to the continuation of the series
I found the lost lords through my local library (digital) and I just had to have my own copies so that I had books ready to go when I wanted something to read. Unfortuantely, as soon as I open a new book, I can not put it down 🙂 oh, well. I enjoyed Not always a Saint and look forward to the continuation of the series
Of your books Mary Jo I would choose Reggie as the most wonderfully redeemed rogue, but Grey Sommers also gets my vote. What a high price you made him pay for his redemption! “No Longer a Gentleman” is a fabulous book. But my all time favourite rogue, (although they were not called that then) is Justin Alastair, Duke of Avon, who was a truly wicked man before being redeemed by his love for Leonie. Must be fifty years since I first read “These Old Shades” and I’ve read it many times since.
“Not Always a Saint” dropped into my kindle a few days ago and I read it straight away. Wonderful book, thank you.
Thanks Anne for a great interview.
Of your books Mary Jo I would choose Reggie as the most wonderfully redeemed rogue, but Grey Sommers also gets my vote. What a high price you made him pay for his redemption! “No Longer a Gentleman” is a fabulous book. But my all time favourite rogue, (although they were not called that then) is Justin Alastair, Duke of Avon, who was a truly wicked man before being redeemed by his love for Leonie. Must be fifty years since I first read “These Old Shades” and I’ve read it many times since.
“Not Always a Saint” dropped into my kindle a few days ago and I read it straight away. Wonderful book, thank you.
Thanks Anne for a great interview.
Of your books Mary Jo I would choose Reggie as the most wonderfully redeemed rogue, but Grey Sommers also gets my vote. What a high price you made him pay for his redemption! “No Longer a Gentleman” is a fabulous book. But my all time favourite rogue, (although they were not called that then) is Justin Alastair, Duke of Avon, who was a truly wicked man before being redeemed by his love for Leonie. Must be fifty years since I first read “These Old Shades” and I’ve read it many times since.
“Not Always a Saint” dropped into my kindle a few days ago and I read it straight away. Wonderful book, thank you.
Thanks Anne for a great interview.
Of your books Mary Jo I would choose Reggie as the most wonderfully redeemed rogue, but Grey Sommers also gets my vote. What a high price you made him pay for his redemption! “No Longer a Gentleman” is a fabulous book. But my all time favourite rogue, (although they were not called that then) is Justin Alastair, Duke of Avon, who was a truly wicked man before being redeemed by his love for Leonie. Must be fifty years since I first read “These Old Shades” and I’ve read it many times since.
“Not Always a Saint” dropped into my kindle a few days ago and I read it straight away. Wonderful book, thank you.
Thanks Anne for a great interview.
Of your books Mary Jo I would choose Reggie as the most wonderfully redeemed rogue, but Grey Sommers also gets my vote. What a high price you made him pay for his redemption! “No Longer a Gentleman” is a fabulous book. But my all time favourite rogue, (although they were not called that then) is Justin Alastair, Duke of Avon, who was a truly wicked man before being redeemed by his love for Leonie. Must be fifty years since I first read “These Old Shades” and I’ve read it many times since.
“Not Always a Saint” dropped into my kindle a few days ago and I read it straight away. Wonderful book, thank you.
Thanks Anne for a great interview.
There are so many wonderful rogues, I can’t pick a favorite, but just to name one at random, Elliot, the Marquis of Rannoch from Liz Carlyle’s “My False Heart”.
There are so many wonderful rogues, I can’t pick a favorite, but just to name one at random, Elliot, the Marquis of Rannoch from Liz Carlyle’s “My False Heart”.
There are so many wonderful rogues, I can’t pick a favorite, but just to name one at random, Elliot, the Marquis of Rannoch from Liz Carlyle’s “My False Heart”.
There are so many wonderful rogues, I can’t pick a favorite, but just to name one at random, Elliot, the Marquis of Rannoch from Liz Carlyle’s “My False Heart”.
There are so many wonderful rogues, I can’t pick a favorite, but just to name one at random, Elliot, the Marquis of Rannoch from Liz Carlyle’s “My False Heart”.
Jo Beverley has a company of rogues– none of whom fit my definition of real rogues.
I can’t be sympathetic to Laurel in Not Quite a wife. Kirkland deserves better. She would have crumpled into dust if faced with the problems of some of the heroines of Mary Jo’s other books such as the Burning Point and Spiral Path. Or even faced with something like MAriah and Judith faced.
Jo Beverley has a company of rogues– none of whom fit my definition of real rogues.
I can’t be sympathetic to Laurel in Not Quite a wife. Kirkland deserves better. She would have crumpled into dust if faced with the problems of some of the heroines of Mary Jo’s other books such as the Burning Point and Spiral Path. Or even faced with something like MAriah and Judith faced.
Jo Beverley has a company of rogues– none of whom fit my definition of real rogues.
I can’t be sympathetic to Laurel in Not Quite a wife. Kirkland deserves better. She would have crumpled into dust if faced with the problems of some of the heroines of Mary Jo’s other books such as the Burning Point and Spiral Path. Or even faced with something like MAriah and Judith faced.
Jo Beverley has a company of rogues– none of whom fit my definition of real rogues.
I can’t be sympathetic to Laurel in Not Quite a wife. Kirkland deserves better. She would have crumpled into dust if faced with the problems of some of the heroines of Mary Jo’s other books such as the Burning Point and Spiral Path. Or even faced with something like MAriah and Judith faced.
Jo Beverley has a company of rogues– none of whom fit my definition of real rogues.
I can’t be sympathetic to Laurel in Not Quite a wife. Kirkland deserves better. She would have crumpled into dust if faced with the problems of some of the heroines of Mary Jo’s other books such as the Burning Point and Spiral Path. Or even faced with something like MAriah and Judith faced.
I loved this book. And it would be difficult to pick one rogue who was “best’. So many men, so little time.
I loved this book. And it would be difficult to pick one rogue who was “best’. So many men, so little time.
I loved this book. And it would be difficult to pick one rogue who was “best’. So many men, so little time.
I loved this book. And it would be difficult to pick one rogue who was “best’. So many men, so little time.
I loved this book. And it would be difficult to pick one rogue who was “best’. So many men, so little time.
I devoured this one! Was held in thrall just like Daniel! Visiting with all the Lost Lords was terrific. And as for the cover spectacular! kjund 🙂
I devoured this one! Was held in thrall just like Daniel! Visiting with all the Lost Lords was terrific. And as for the cover spectacular! kjund 🙂
I devoured this one! Was held in thrall just like Daniel! Visiting with all the Lost Lords was terrific. And as for the cover spectacular! kjund 🙂
I devoured this one! Was held in thrall just like Daniel! Visiting with all the Lost Lords was terrific. And as for the cover spectacular! kjund 🙂
I devoured this one! Was held in thrall just like Daniel! Visiting with all the Lost Lords was terrific. And as for the cover spectacular! kjund 🙂
My favorite rogue is often the one I’m reading at any given time… or the last one I read. I’m fickle that way.
My favorite rogue is often the one I’m reading at any given time… or the last one I read. I’m fickle that way.
My favorite rogue is often the one I’m reading at any given time… or the last one I read. I’m fickle that way.
My favorite rogue is often the one I’m reading at any given time… or the last one I read. I’m fickle that way.
My favorite rogue is often the one I’m reading at any given time… or the last one I read. I’m fickle that way.
My favorite Rogue is Henry Crawford in Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park. He was certainly a Rogue and not ashamed of it.
My favorite Rogue is Henry Crawford in Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park. He was certainly a Rogue and not ashamed of it.
My favorite Rogue is Henry Crawford in Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park. He was certainly a Rogue and not ashamed of it.
My favorite Rogue is Henry Crawford in Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park. He was certainly a Rogue and not ashamed of it.
My favorite Rogue is Henry Crawford in Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park. He was certainly a Rogue and not ashamed of it.
Reggie is honored, but joins you in morning all those left behind romances. Still–the UK! And now you can get ebook versions of your favorites, which make them much easier the next time you move!
Mary Jo in New Zealand
Reggie is honored, but joins you in morning all those left behind romances. Still–the UK! And now you can get ebook versions of your favorites, which make them much easier the next time you move!
Mary Jo in New Zealand
Reggie is honored, but joins you in morning all those left behind romances. Still–the UK! And now you can get ebook versions of your favorites, which make them much easier the next time you move!
Mary Jo in New Zealand
Reggie is honored, but joins you in morning all those left behind romances. Still–the UK! And now you can get ebook versions of your favorites, which make them much easier the next time you move!
Mary Jo in New Zealand
Reggie is honored, but joins you in morning all those left behind romances. Still–the UK! And now you can get ebook versions of your favorites, which make them much easier the next time you move!
Mary Jo in New Zealand
Susan-
Ah, Addictive Reading Disorder! And like most addictions, it’s great fun. *G*
Susan-
Ah, Addictive Reading Disorder! And like most addictions, it’s great fun. *G*
Susan-
Ah, Addictive Reading Disorder! And like most addictions, it’s great fun. *G*
Susan-
Ah, Addictive Reading Disorder! And like most addictions, it’s great fun. *G*
Susan-
Ah, Addictive Reading Disorder! And like most addictions, it’s great fun. *G*
Pamela B (are you the Pamela B I met in Melbourne last week?)–
Reggie thanks you, Grey says he wasn’t really a rogue, just a high maintenance charmer, and Avon–was REALLY a rogue, and a benchmark for all others!
Pamela B (are you the Pamela B I met in Melbourne last week?)–
Reggie thanks you, Grey says he wasn’t really a rogue, just a high maintenance charmer, and Avon–was REALLY a rogue, and a benchmark for all others!
Pamela B (are you the Pamela B I met in Melbourne last week?)–
Reggie thanks you, Grey says he wasn’t really a rogue, just a high maintenance charmer, and Avon–was REALLY a rogue, and a benchmark for all others!
Pamela B (are you the Pamela B I met in Melbourne last week?)–
Reggie thanks you, Grey says he wasn’t really a rogue, just a high maintenance charmer, and Avon–was REALLY a rogue, and a benchmark for all others!
Pamela B (are you the Pamela B I met in Melbourne last week?)–
Reggie thanks you, Grey says he wasn’t really a rogue, just a high maintenance charmer, and Avon–was REALLY a rogue, and a benchmark for all others!
Nancy–
Readers are entitled to their opinions, but I disagree about Laurel. Her strength was that of healing and compassion, but she was also equal to any challenge that came her way, including facing done a gang of ruthless slavers to rescue a girl being dragged back into slavery. And when necessary, was able to commit an act of violence to save someone she loved. (Possibly if she’d watched tv all her life and had seen 10K murders on screen, she would have been more inured to the sight of violence. Different times then.)
Nancy–
Readers are entitled to their opinions, but I disagree about Laurel. Her strength was that of healing and compassion, but she was also equal to any challenge that came her way, including facing done a gang of ruthless slavers to rescue a girl being dragged back into slavery. And when necessary, was able to commit an act of violence to save someone she loved. (Possibly if she’d watched tv all her life and had seen 10K murders on screen, she would have been more inured to the sight of violence. Different times then.)
Nancy–
Readers are entitled to their opinions, but I disagree about Laurel. Her strength was that of healing and compassion, but she was also equal to any challenge that came her way, including facing done a gang of ruthless slavers to rescue a girl being dragged back into slavery. And when necessary, was able to commit an act of violence to save someone she loved. (Possibly if she’d watched tv all her life and had seen 10K murders on screen, she would have been more inured to the sight of violence. Different times then.)
Nancy–
Readers are entitled to their opinions, but I disagree about Laurel. Her strength was that of healing and compassion, but she was also equal to any challenge that came her way, including facing done a gang of ruthless slavers to rescue a girl being dragged back into slavery. And when necessary, was able to commit an act of violence to save someone she loved. (Possibly if she’d watched tv all her life and had seen 10K murders on screen, she would have been more inured to the sight of violence. Different times then.)
Nancy–
Readers are entitled to their opinions, but I disagree about Laurel. Her strength was that of healing and compassion, but she was also equal to any challenge that came her way, including facing done a gang of ruthless slavers to rescue a girl being dragged back into slavery. And when necessary, was able to commit an act of violence to save someone she loved. (Possibly if she’d watched tv all her life and had seen 10K murders on screen, she would have been more inured to the sight of violence. Different times then.)
Annette–
So very, very true!
Annette–
So very, very true!
Annette–
So very, very true!
Annette–
So very, very true!
Annette–
So very, very true!
Kathy Jund–
I’m glad you liked my beta hero, and didn’t Kensington do a GREAT job on the cover????
Kathy Jund–
I’m glad you liked my beta hero, and didn’t Kensington do a GREAT job on the cover????
Kathy Jund–
I’m glad you liked my beta hero, and didn’t Kensington do a GREAT job on the cover????
Kathy Jund–
I’m glad you liked my beta hero, and didn’t Kensington do a GREAT job on the cover????
Kathy Jund–
I’m glad you liked my beta hero, and didn’t Kensington do a GREAT job on the cover????
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Barbara–
Very true! No softening of the edges there.
Barbara–
Very true! No softening of the edges there.
Barbara–
Very true! No softening of the edges there.
Barbara–
Very true! No softening of the edges there.
Barbara–
Very true! No softening of the edges there.
Mary Jo already knows I loved this book, but then that’s my usual response to a book by MJP. Since I have far too many favorite rogues from historical romance over the past thirty years to choose one, I’ll go with the first rogue who totally captured my heart–Heyer’s Damerel.
Mary Jo already knows I loved this book, but then that’s my usual response to a book by MJP. Since I have far too many favorite rogues from historical romance over the past thirty years to choose one, I’ll go with the first rogue who totally captured my heart–Heyer’s Damerel.
Mary Jo already knows I loved this book, but then that’s my usual response to a book by MJP. Since I have far too many favorite rogues from historical romance over the past thirty years to choose one, I’ll go with the first rogue who totally captured my heart–Heyer’s Damerel.
Mary Jo already knows I loved this book, but then that’s my usual response to a book by MJP. Since I have far too many favorite rogues from historical romance over the past thirty years to choose one, I’ll go with the first rogue who totally captured my heart–Heyer’s Damerel.
Mary Jo already knows I loved this book, but then that’s my usual response to a book by MJP. Since I have far too many favorite rogues from historical romance over the past thirty years to choose one, I’ll go with the first rogue who totally captured my heart–Heyer’s Damerel.
Janga, I've have to agree with this choice, too.
Damerel stole my heart, too.
Janga, I've have to agree with this choice, too.
Damerel stole my heart, too.
Janga, I've have to agree with this choice, too.
Damerel stole my heart, too.
Janga, I've have to agree with this choice, too.
Damerel stole my heart, too.
Janga, I've have to agree with this choice, too.
Damerel stole my heart, too.
Janga and Anne, I love Jasper Damerel too, but I think I am going to have to give the title of my ultimate favourite rogue to Vere Mallory, Duke of Ainswood in Loretta Chase’s The Last Hellion 🙂
Janga and Anne, I love Jasper Damerel too, but I think I am going to have to give the title of my ultimate favourite rogue to Vere Mallory, Duke of Ainswood in Loretta Chase’s The Last Hellion 🙂
Janga and Anne, I love Jasper Damerel too, but I think I am going to have to give the title of my ultimate favourite rogue to Vere Mallory, Duke of Ainswood in Loretta Chase’s The Last Hellion 🙂
Janga and Anne, I love Jasper Damerel too, but I think I am going to have to give the title of my ultimate favourite rogue to Vere Mallory, Duke of Ainswood in Loretta Chase’s The Last Hellion 🙂
Janga and Anne, I love Jasper Damerel too, but I think I am going to have to give the title of my ultimate favourite rogue to Vere Mallory, Duke of Ainswood in Loretta Chase’s The Last Hellion 🙂
Oh, well, Laura, I might just have to reread The Last Hellion again to see if I agree with you.
Oh, well, Laura, I might just have to reread The Last Hellion again to see if I agree with you.
Oh, well, Laura, I might just have to reread The Last Hellion again to see if I agree with you.
Oh, well, Laura, I might just have to reread The Last Hellion again to see if I agree with you.
Oh, well, Laura, I might just have to reread The Last Hellion again to see if I agree with you.
Janga–ooh, Dameral! I LOVED him! A true rake, redeemed.
Janga–ooh, Dameral! I LOVED him! A true rake, redeemed.
Janga–ooh, Dameral! I LOVED him! A true rake, redeemed.
Janga–ooh, Dameral! I LOVED him! A true rake, redeemed.
Janga–ooh, Dameral! I LOVED him! A true rake, redeemed.
Yes, Mary Jo, I’m the one from Melbourne! Fabulous to meet you in person, and Anne also. Best part of the Writers Festival.
Yes, Mary Jo, I’m the one from Melbourne! Fabulous to meet you in person, and Anne also. Best part of the Writers Festival.
Yes, Mary Jo, I’m the one from Melbourne! Fabulous to meet you in person, and Anne also. Best part of the Writers Festival.
Yes, Mary Jo, I’m the one from Melbourne! Fabulous to meet you in person, and Anne also. Best part of the Writers Festival.
Yes, Mary Jo, I’m the one from Melbourne! Fabulous to meet you in person, and Anne also. Best part of the Writers Festival.
I have to be honest that I just recently branched out to historicals so I’m not sure who my favorite Rogue is yet.
I have to be honest that I just recently branched out to historicals so I’m not sure who my favorite Rogue is yet.
I have to be honest that I just recently branched out to historicals so I’m not sure who my favorite Rogue is yet.
I have to be honest that I just recently branched out to historicals so I’m not sure who my favorite Rogue is yet.
I have to be honest that I just recently branched out to historicals so I’m not sure who my favorite Rogue is yet.
My favourite is also Damerel in Venetia although Justin Alastair the duke of Avon runs him a close second. However the way Damerel was redeemed by his love of Venetia was wonderful and the dialogue between them was just so witty.
My favourite is also Damerel in Venetia although Justin Alastair the duke of Avon runs him a close second. However the way Damerel was redeemed by his love of Venetia was wonderful and the dialogue between them was just so witty.
My favourite is also Damerel in Venetia although Justin Alastair the duke of Avon runs him a close second. However the way Damerel was redeemed by his love of Venetia was wonderful and the dialogue between them was just so witty.
My favourite is also Damerel in Venetia although Justin Alastair the duke of Avon runs him a close second. However the way Damerel was redeemed by his love of Venetia was wonderful and the dialogue between them was just so witty.
My favourite is also Damerel in Venetia although Justin Alastair the duke of Avon runs him a close second. However the way Damerel was redeemed by his love of Venetia was wonderful and the dialogue between them was just so witty.
Well, you've got a lot of fabulous reading ahead of you then!
Well, you've got a lot of fabulous reading ahead of you then!
Well, you've got a lot of fabulous reading ahead of you then!
Well, you've got a lot of fabulous reading ahead of you then!
Well, you've got a lot of fabulous reading ahead of you then!
Not sure of the definition of “rogue.” One that comes to mind is Sebastian St. Cyr, although I don’t appreciate the high body count in the books.
Not sure of the definition of “rogue.” One that comes to mind is Sebastian St. Cyr, although I don’t appreciate the high body count in the books.
Not sure of the definition of “rogue.” One that comes to mind is Sebastian St. Cyr, although I don’t appreciate the high body count in the books.
Not sure of the definition of “rogue.” One that comes to mind is Sebastian St. Cyr, although I don’t appreciate the high body count in the books.
Not sure of the definition of “rogue.” One that comes to mind is Sebastian St. Cyr, although I don’t appreciate the high body count in the books.
I absolutely love Georgette Heyer and yes Damerel would also be my favourite rogue. Never truely a bad boy I loved the way the book ended.
I absolutely love Georgette Heyer and yes Damerel would also be my favourite rogue. Never truely a bad boy I loved the way the book ended.
I absolutely love Georgette Heyer and yes Damerel would also be my favourite rogue. Never truely a bad boy I loved the way the book ended.
I absolutely love Georgette Heyer and yes Damerel would also be my favourite rogue. Never truely a bad boy I loved the way the book ended.
I absolutely love Georgette Heyer and yes Damerel would also be my favourite rogue. Never truely a bad boy I loved the way the book ended.
Pamela, it was lovely to meet you there! Anne and I had fun with the panel. *G*
Pamela, it was lovely to meet you there! Anne and I had fun with the panel. *G*
Pamela, it was lovely to meet you there! Anne and I had fun with the panel. *G*
Pamela, it was lovely to meet you there! Anne and I had fun with the panel. *G*
Pamela, it was lovely to meet you there! Anne and I had fun with the panel. *G*
Favorite rogue—Reggie, Reggie, a hundred times Reggie. Not to be boring, since the article is about Mary Jo and it’s her book, with the obvious title– “the Rake”. What’s the difference between a Rake and a Rogue anyway???
I didn’t write this immediately– thought that many would say the same. Hope it’s not too late.
Favorite rogue—Reggie, Reggie, a hundred times Reggie. Not to be boring, since the article is about Mary Jo and it’s her book, with the obvious title– “the Rake”. What’s the difference between a Rake and a Rogue anyway???
I didn’t write this immediately– thought that many would say the same. Hope it’s not too late.
Favorite rogue—Reggie, Reggie, a hundred times Reggie. Not to be boring, since the article is about Mary Jo and it’s her book, with the obvious title– “the Rake”. What’s the difference between a Rake and a Rogue anyway???
I didn’t write this immediately– thought that many would say the same. Hope it’s not too late.
Favorite rogue—Reggie, Reggie, a hundred times Reggie. Not to be boring, since the article is about Mary Jo and it’s her book, with the obvious title– “the Rake”. What’s the difference between a Rake and a Rogue anyway???
I didn’t write this immediately– thought that many would say the same. Hope it’s not too late.
Favorite rogue—Reggie, Reggie, a hundred times Reggie. Not to be boring, since the article is about Mary Jo and it’s her book, with the obvious title– “the Rake”. What’s the difference between a Rake and a Rogue anyway???
I didn’t write this immediately– thought that many would say the same. Hope it’s not too late.
Not too Late, Merry.
And yes, Reggie is a wonderful rake/rogue/hero.
Not too Late, Merry.
And yes, Reggie is a wonderful rake/rogue/hero.
Not too Late, Merry.
And yes, Reggie is a wonderful rake/rogue/hero.
Not too Late, Merry.
And yes, Reggie is a wonderful rake/rogue/hero.
Not too Late, Merry.
And yes, Reggie is a wonderful rake/rogue/hero.