A Rebel Without A Rogue, the first volume in Bliss Bennet’s Penningtons series, hinges on the burning desire for revenge felt by its heroine, Fianna Cameron, whose father was hanged by a traitor by the English during the Irish Rebellion of 1798.
By the eve of her thirtieth birthday, Fianna’s quest is nearly complete: only one of her English targets remains. She travels to London in order to kill Major Christopher Pennington, the very man who oversaw her father’s execution. But the mania for revenge often blinds its actors, and Fianna is no exception: it is only once she has found and actually shot Pennington does she realize, to her horror, that the man she nearly killed is far too young to be the man she was hunting.
That young man, Kit, is indeed a scion of the Pennington family, and he naturally becomes fascinated as to the identity of this mysterious woman who shot him and then fled.
Bennet takes this exuberant romance-novel premise and twists and turns it very enjoyably, bringing her high-spirited future lovers together in a series increasingly sympathetic clashes as they gradually learn to know each other. And along the way, Bennet also manages to do what may be the most important background task she needs to accomplish: she interests her readers in the larger story of the Penningtons, which she will pursue in future books.
A sparkling debut.
#1 in “The Penningtons” series. A beautifully written tale of the Irish Rebellion, justice, mistaken identity, vengeance, secrets, family, passion, redemption, betrayal, healing, and so much more. Finding love and romance amidst much turmoil, prejudice and injustices. I find this story mesmerizing, intriguing and fascinating with Irish fanatics and dangerous situations. The heroine sacrificed much for justice but find more than she every dreamed possible, a family to love her, true love, and healing. The hero found his calling, finally, and the love of his life, if they can survive the turmoil and truth.Fast paced, well written with vivid descriptions, engaging characters and a unique storyline.
I was impressed with the author’s obvious research of the Irish Rebellion, and the era. Fans of Historical Fiction, historical romance, the Irish Rebellion, passion, romance, and love will enjoy this dangerous but compelling story. A wonderful read! I look forward to the next installment.
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An amazing historically detailed story about the history of the Irish Rebellion and the heros and villians that participated in deceit, betrayal, murder. In the middle of a thirst for vengeance for her Irish father the heroine Fianna becomes entangled with the nephew of the man she has come to England to kill. Christian Pennington knows Fianna is a woman bent on revenge and his uncle is her target but he also knows that she is a lonely, tormented, confused and lost. He wants to keep his family safe and show Fianna what it is liked to be loved and cherished. A beautifully written love story that has everything you want in a great historical romance with heart wrenching emotion, heartbreak and a great HAE. Really enjoyed this book, cannot wait for the next one in the series
