"An exciting Regency romance"

In 1817 two highwaymen rob the Marquis of Bathurst, a Rogue of London. An angry Gabriel notices the one who accosts him wears a mask, but has green eyes, red hair, and a slim built. However, any thoughts of a counterattack end when the villain provides Gabriel the choice of giving up his deceased brother's ring or his family jewels. Gabriel plans to find this Ollie and Pete to see they hang.

Olivia Fairfax and her servant Peterson hate being highwaymen, but since her deceased father left them impoverished while destroying the family name with his fatal duel over a prostitute, she has no choice if she is to keep her brother at Oxford. However, she never expected to meet Gabriel at the Duchess Stanhope ball that she attends in order to rob jewels. She also never expected his pursuit of her. When the odious Palmerson abducts Olivia, Gabriel goes after them like a banshee. He will never allow anyone to harm the woman he loves even if her green eyes look so familiar to him.

THE ROGUE AND THE HELLION is an exciting Regency romance starring a brave heroine and a strong male champion. The story line is fast-paced and filled with action even on the dance floor. Though the villain is made to have no redeeming value and readers will wonder how Olivia's brother could be so naive about finances, fans will enjoy Connie Mason's latest tale because of the beguiling lead protagonists while eagerly awaiting the sequels starring the other Rogues.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted June 10, 2002