Tender Rebel | Johanna Lindsey | Destiny brought them together . . .

Tender Rebel | Johanna Lindsey | Tony and Ros - love at its very best!!

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Tender Rebel

	Tender Rebel Johanna Lindsey Avon, 1988 - 400 pages average customer review:based on 59 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Destiny brought them together . . .

The second in Ms. Lindsey's Malory Family series is, quite possibly, the best. _Tender Rebel_ is the story of Anthony Malory (you'll remember him from _Love Only Once_), possibly London's most notorious rake, and the Scottish beauty who tames him.

Roslynn Chadwick has spent most of her 25 years sequestered at her grandfather's home in the Scottish Highlands. She's had little time for the life of a debutante, thus the reason she's managed to stay unwed at such an advanced age (in that time, of course, it was unthinkable for a woman to reach 25 without having been married at least once). Now her grandfather has died, leaving his vast empire in her care and her with the promise to marry quickly to keep that wealth away from her scheming cousin Geordie. With Geordie on her heels, Roslynn escapes to London, hoping to enter society and find a suitable husband.

Anthony Malory is perfectly happy with his rakehell life until the day he sees Roslynn sneaking out of a ballroom to escape the amorous advances of a throng of suitors. From that moment on, though he's even loath to admit the reason to himself, he does everything within his power to convince Roslynn that none of the men she's considering for marriage will suit her at all. He's settled it in his mind that she'll be his, and he won't back down until he's accomplished his goal.

If you're familiar with the Malorys (and you really should read the first book in the series, _Love Only Once_, before attempting this one) you'll be more than pleased with Anthony's story. Roslynn is the perfect match for Anthony -- bold, independent and just jealous enough to keep someone with his reputation in line.

Unlike many of the other reviewers, I feel that Ms. Lindsey was extremely true to Tony's character. He reacted just the way I'd imagined he would when the day finally came that he fell in love. The plot was engaging, the humor refreshing as always, and the love story was tempered with just enough angst to make it believable.

Once you're done with this book, be sure to look up the next in the series, _Gentle Rogue_, for the story of Tony's older brother James. That story picks up during this one and ties both of the books together beautifully.

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Tony and Ros - love at its very best!!

I did not think anything could be better than Nicholas and Regan but then there is Tony and Ros - they are absolutely an unbelievable couple. What humor, what tempers they both spend so much time trying to outthink and manipulate each other - but when they just let each other feel they are a sizzling couple. Anthony Malory might be one of my favorite historical rakes. Obviously his looks sound devine and his humor and just the way he thinks and acts are so sexy. Ros is so perfect for him. He needed a feisty gal and this Scottish lass it so perfect. The story is filled with ups and downs mostly because of Ros and her insane condiditons she keeps putting on their marriage and how humoriously and not so humoriously Anthony deals with them. This family is definetely one of the most compelling and interesting of historical romance. To really appreciate it try to read it in order because then each book builds on the others and you will truly be able to enjoy each one to the fullest. Better allow about 5 or 6 days because once you start you will not be able to stop!!

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The Mallory's *sigh* Johanna Lindsey's best series

Okay, first off I must tell you this is not going to be run down on the plot but will be a review on what I thought of the book so there will be *SPOILERS*

I must start by saying that I love Johanna Lindsey's historical romance novels, she's the queen in my eyes! I completely adore the Mallory series and I will always claim them as my favourite. But I suppose it's my fault that I read Gentle Rogue first (3rd book in the series). I was completely blown away by it; James and George have to got to be my favourite couple of all time! James is most definitely my favourite Mallory male and he is just utterly wonderful. I like his humour, his strength, his passion and his abundant loyalty to his family even though he hides it. Generally I would have preferred the Anthony type male (tall, athletic, dark hair, and blue eyes). But James (6ft, brawny muscle, blond hair and green eyes) would simply take my breath away times and he's damn fictional! George of course was his ideal match in every way. She is beautiful, but that never seemed to over ride her character or define her in James eyes, her personality truly was what made her stand out to me - tenacious, funny and intelligent.

After realising this was a series (I always check now, just in case) I ordered Love Only Once (1st in series). I did enjoy it, Regan is great and Nicholas has his moments, but I tended to really just keep reading to find out more about James than anything (though it was good, I loved Nicholas blatant desire for Regan, he never hid it from her, the scene when he abducts her is very good). Then ordered Tender Rebel, and well for the first few pages I was completely uninterested (not a Mallory in sight). Roslynn was, hmmm, I won't say she bored me exactly, but there was nothing about her that interested me except when she slipped into her Scottish brogue which added a certain charm to her. Anthony was Anthony - delightful, but I just cannot see why he would be so bowled over by Roslynn so suddenly (I know it was a great deal of lust, she hadn't even spoken to him). James does allude to love at first sight half way through the book but surely a rakehell like Anthony is use to very beautiful women? Surely someone as hardened and disdainful as he is, Roslynn should never had affected him so. I also found the subplot to why Roslynn was trying to marry was annoying and dreary. The so-called villain was weak and stupid, and Roslynn really had no motivation to flee Scotland and do what she did. Her determination to believe low of Anthony at every turned was again annoying. He was a self-proclaimed rake yes, we know that, but he had never given her reason to doubt him so suddenly. Of course one could argue she was falling in love and trying to fight it, but that I find feeble and inexcusable and how she kept thinking Jeremy was Anthony's son even though everyone kept telling her he wasn't. Roslynn came across as stupid (surely she could have had a background check done on Anthony about his finances), with a decided lack of trust, and too emotional. I think Lindsey used her Scottish heritage as an excuse to let act like a b*tch whenever she felt like it!

The best part in this book was the dialogue. Funny and snappy, I tended to skim until I found it. But of course, there was James (yet again *sigh*) and the bits with him in it were my favourite. I loved reliving the moment when he and George encounter one another, and she kicked him in the shins. Anthony's teasing about her was hilarious and James reaction to her is great!

I don't want to finish this review on such a note though. The Mallory Series is wonderful and I guess I ruined it for myself by reading James and George's journey first. If you can start with the first one and go in order, I strongly suggest you do.

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Uncle Tony's story (Malory# 2)

For those who have read the first Malory book, Love Only Once, and fell in love with Uncle Tony, then you'd surely be delighted with this book, which tells the downfall of Regina's most favorite uncle.

Across the border at the Scottish Highlands, Lady Roslynn Chadwick has recently lost her beloved grandfather and has now been left a fortune so obscene that she finds herself on the run from her cousin, Cameron, who intends to get his hands on her money by forcing her to marry him. She seeks shelter from her childhood friend in London, Lady Frances Grenfell, whose help she's also enlisted in finding her a suitable husband so that she may fulfill the promise she's made to her grandfather. And so she makes her debut to the haute ton where she soon meets one of London's most notorious rakehell.

On the night that Regina finds herself without an escort to one of the balls she's attending, Anthony, being the overprotective uncle that he is, reluctantly escorts her. But when Roslynn inadvertently comes to his hiding corner out in the garden, his rakish senses went on overdrive and for the first time in many years, he finds himself venturing into the ballroom in pursuit of her. And when Regina realizes this, she decides to play matchmaker.

Anthony is your typical rake - sexy, unnerving, and oh-so-masculine. Roslynn is a feisty Scot who puts him in his place. The way Anthony 'helps' her find a husband made me laugh. I liked the part when he lied to her about her prospective husbands in order to discourage her. The way he exaggerated all their supposed unsuitability was fun to read. His seduction of her makes for an exciting read too, along with the competition that his brother James provides. The verbal sparring between him and James, and Regina's husband Nicholas, makes for an entertaining read as well.

Just like the first Malory novel, Tender Rebel is a fun, light-hearted read. Read this and see how a sheltered Scottish millionairess tames one of London's rakes. You won't be disappointed.

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Not the best

Most of the Johanna Lindsey books I've read show the heroine to be too...righteous and pigheaded. This one is no exception. Anthony Mallory was a sweetheart. And what did he get for all his troubles? A prolonged seat on the couch. Roslynn was being way too stubborn on not believing Anthony didn't cheat on her. I didn't expect Anthony to keep on defending himself when Roslynn wouldn't even hear any of it. Thank goodness she finally gets it together at the end. It was about time! I'm a big gal on family and I do love the Mallory's. I love the banter that can only be associated between those who have unconditional love for each other.

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