I LOOOOOVED this book!! It is the 3rd in the Malory series. I had read the first two, "Love Only Once", and "Tender Rebel". They were both, "good", but I wasn't sure how much I really liked the Malory's, and even read some books in between starting this one "Gentle Rogue". I even thought reading the story of James, the ex-pirate, wouldn't be one I would be as interested in, but boy was I wrong, and why did I wait! Wow! This one was fantastic!! I have never read a book, to which I actually laughed out loud before this one! It was so funny - Johanna Lindsey did a wonderful job thinking up this stuff. I loved it that he knew from the beginning "Georgie" was actually a girl, and even after the fact, how he continued to call her "George" the boy name instead! It was so cute! I fell in love with James and his soft side - the two characters were a perfect match. I guess I will continue on with the rest of the series, I just hope they will be as good as this one was. I was sorry to see it end!!!

As I read this book my husband kept asking, "What's so funny?". I did laugh out loud quite a bit during this book. It was pretty funny how the bath scene ended up backfiring on James. I liked that James knew Georgina's secret from the start. It gave an opening for some funny scenes. I wouldn't say that this book was very romantic. The dialogue was witty but the hero and heroine's thoughts never really turned to romance. Mostly just lust. The Anderson family seemed to resemble the Malory's a little too much. All the skirmishes and arguing felt a little repetitive. This was a very cute book. The Malory books just keep getting better.

I couldn't put it down! GENTLE ROGUE is definitely one of the best romance novels that I've ever read. James and Georgie are endearing protagonists; I fell in love with them instantly! Their story is full of passion and humor. The love scenes are very sensual and tastefully written. You won't get bored while reading this novel. It's fast-paced and well-written, has good plotting, interesting characters, witty dialogue, and most importantly, excellent romance! I have so many favorite moments in this novel (for instance, the bathing scene and risque bedtime story...LOL). Best of all is the repartee between James and his George; it's absolutely hilarious! Although I've read few other Lindsey novels, most don't compare to this one. It's lightheated, full of laughs, and just plain fun to read. 5 stars! IT'S A KEEPER!!

this is still my favorite romance novel of all time. it's sexy, funny and hot hot hot :)

Definitely the best of best works Johanna Lindsey had ever done! Do you know why? See all the ratings in here? All are 5 out of 5 and I am rating it just the same. This is the first Malory and JL book I've ever read. This made a great impression to buy all of her books!

Well, along with this book, another reason why I got intrigued and then bought it was the front cover. Fabio (the model) had captured the very image of the ex-pirate gentleman James Malory. It was so succulent to dream about him with all those wits, sarcasms and seduction under his handsome posture.

Anyway, about the whole story, well, you will never go disappointed. Compare this to other Malory series, this is the top of them all. I don't over exaggerating it for this is the solid truth. Check all of the reviews in here and you will understand.

James Malory had captured the hearts of the readers. Georgie did the same. She's one of the most lovable heroines in JL's works. I include Amy (The Magic in You) in there. Not much for Regina (Love only Once) though. Anyway, their tandem is one of the most unforgettable and perfectly matched. The hero hated marriage and eternal entanglements while the other hated all about English and wanted to be married for she sees herself too old like a spinster. I laughed at most when they are finally stayed together in the captain's cabin. George pretended to be a cabin boy without knowing that James knew all about her disguise. So to have her, no rape has been done which did relieve me to the fullest for most of JL first works revolves around rape.

James did a lot of indirect yet funny, seductive things just to capture George's likes and he had succeeded. One of the funny seductions that I can't forget is that James wanted George to read him a book so that he can go to sleep or release his boredom. With it, she did what she was told to do. And do you know what kind of book it is? HA! It contains all the explicit moves about the pleasures of lovemaking. Georgina blushed to the fullest after reading the first lines of that particular page the rascal James wanting her to read it for him aloud, eventually realizing that its full acts of fornication - not proper thing to read by a lady. Love to see her face and reaction.

I also love the exchanging wits and sarcastic lines between the Andersons and the Malorys. And also, the sarcasms between the two pesky, handsome rakehells - Anthony "the raven-haired and lean guy" and James "the Blond and hefty one" - are to die for.
Love as its full best.

Buy it! You won't regret it. I promise you.