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The Mark of a Rogue (Scandalous Sons Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Adele Clee (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,972 ratings

The path to true love begins in the most unlikely place.

A late-night encounter in a graveyard.

When Lawrence Trent, illegitimate son of Viscount Ranfield, discovers someone is secretly tending his brother’s grave, he feels compelled to investigate. Since his brother’s mysterious death, he’s been plagued by suspicions of murder and is desperate to find proof. Imagine his surprise when he encounters a young woman in the churchyard at midnight. Imagine his shock when she instructs him to strip off his shirt, demands to see if he bears the mark of the notorious gentleman’s club known as the Brethren.

A lady who needs to atone.

Believing herself responsible for the deaths of her cousin and his friend, Miss Verity Vale can do nothing to make amends other than pay her respects. Having suffered at the hands of a Brethren blackguard, too, she is helpless when it comes to seeking justice. Until an encounter with a handsome stranger brings a perfect opportunity for vengeance.


What Amazon readers said about Book 1 in the Scandalous Sons series.

“One of my very favorite authors, Adele Clee brilliantly creates a story with all of the facets of intrigue, suspense, fear and two characters who wrap around your heart.”

“Adele Clee does a great job mixing in an intriguing mystery with a love story about two people who aren’t expecting love but find it anyway.”

“WOW! Just Wow! This was such an emotional rollercoaster of a story! A gritty second chance at love full of passion, sorrow, betrayals, villains bent on murder, mystery and intrigue, hope, and a love so deep that never dies.”

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  1. Book 2 of 4
    Scandalous Sons
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    234 pages
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  5. Publication date
    September 13, 2019
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From the Publisher

Regency Mystery Romance

Scandalous Sons Series

Historical romance

And the Widow Wore Scarlet

The lady calls in a debt.

When a mysterious woman saves a cynical rogue’s life, he vows to return the favour. Scarlett Steele, the infamous Scarlet Widow, calls on Damian Wycliff to keep his promise and discover who wants her dead.

Mark of a Rogue

The Mark of a Rogue

Love begins in an unlikely place.

When Lawrence discovers someone is secretly tending his murdered brother’s grave, he feels compelled to investigate. Imagine his surprise when he encounters a young woman in the churchyard at midnight.

Scandal came to Town

When Scandal Came to Town

Can a betrayal ever be forgiven?

When Benedict discovers the lady he was once destined to marry lying half-naked and ruined in Hyde Park at dawn, his conscience demands he does something to save her.

Mystery of Mr Daventry

The Mystery of Mr Daventry

A man who hides many secrets.

When Sybil's father bequeaths his life's work to a dissolute rake, she suspects all is not what it seems.

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★★★★★ "Highly tense and sensual read, a great one to stir the senses." Maggie, Goodreads

★★★★★ "This story keeps you on the edge of your seat and you will refuse to put down the book until you've finished reading it!" Carole, Goodreads

★★★★★ "I love the romance (the budding friendship, intellectual and witty banter, and the steamy sex between the H/h)" Monique, Goodreads

★★★★★ "I think I could explore much more than nature with Lawrence. This was a wonderful escapade full of intrigue and romance." Robin, Goodreads

★★★★★ "This was such a great story with intrigue, bad men and steamy romance. Adele Clee writes a great story (as always)" Deb, Goodreads

★★★★★ "This story will keep you glued to your seat in a wild ride for and end you never saw coming!" Bridget, Goodreads

★★★★★ "The characters felt human and honest. Thanks, I needed this." Kasey Riley Author, Goodreads

★★★★★ "You have to read it! I fall in love with the characters in this series. It has all sorts of emotions and adventures . Love conquers all. The story keeps you glued to the pages till the last one." Regina, Goodreads

★★★★★ "Two people who never knew support, acceptance & love learn to trust each other's heart." Ramonita, Goodreads

★★★★★ "The author is able to write so her characters seem to come alive and you can feel their emotions." Lynn, Goodreads

★★★★★ "I love her writing style, her flair for the mysterious and her passionate characters. Her strong plots are always vibrantly detailed and laced with complex characters." Martha, Goodreads

★★★★★ "Just when I think she cannot write another story as intriguing as the last, Adele Clee does it again." Lori, Goodreads

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07XWRMRFQ
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 13, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 234 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1916433656
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Scandalous Sons
  • Customer Reviews:
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As a lover of history, Adele stumbled on her first historical romance novel after being lured by a title similar to a Shakespeare play. Consequently, she discovered a passion for the Regency era, for bucks in breeches and illicit midnight liaisons.

Adele lives in Shropshire. She spends her time writing, watching period dramas and wandering around stately homes looking for a time portal back to the 19th century.

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Customers enjoy the book's intriguing plot with its mystery backdrop and love story elements. The book receives positive feedback for its readability, with one customer noting it's as good as the first book in the series. Customers appreciate the character development, with one review highlighting the heroes' readiness to "kick butt."

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32 customers mention "Intrigue"28 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the intrigue of the book, describing it as a jam-packed story with an equally gripping backdrop of mystery.

"...to write riveting stories of love interspersed with an equally gripping backdrop of mystery...." Read more

"...The writing is free of errors, and the story is passably entertaining, but it’s not particularly memorable past the strange setting of their initial..." Read more

"...It's sort of like an amuse bouche. Her plots are interesting and very entertaining. I really highly recommend this story...." Read more

"...the 'who done it' mystery, and the fact that the heroes would not hesitate to KICK BUTT...." Read more

16 customers mention "Readability"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a compelling tome and terrific series, with one customer particularly appreciating the characters Lawrence and Verity.

"Just as good as the first book of the series!..." Read more

"This was a nice read with some solid scenes, but it did seem to drag a bit in the middle. Still, recommended for fans of the series." Read more

"...Regardless, the book is compelling, as are all of Ms. Clee’s books. You can’t go wrong." Read more

"I loved every minute of this book! The story led in so many different ways, you had to keep track. In the end you were shocked...." Read more

15 customers mention "Romance"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, appreciating its love story with mystery and how love conquers all.

"Adele Clee continues to write riveting stories of love interspersed with an equally gripping backdrop of mystery...." Read more

"I'm so glad I found this author. Her stories are steamy but only in a good way. It's sort of like an amuse bouche...." Read more

"Just as good as the first book of the series! I love the romance..." Read more

"...Adele Clee writes a great story (as always) and I am on to the next Scandalous Son." Read more

8 customers mention "Character development"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting the heroes' bravery and another highlighting their loyalty.

"...He is loyal and honest about his feelings...." Read more

"...the 'who done it' mystery, and the fact that the heroes would not hesitate to KICK BUTT...." Read more

"...She is feisty and brave, albeit a little naive, but she makes the most of the infamous Vera Donovan’s assertion that an accident..." Read more

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  • Debbie29469
    5.0 out of 5 stars Did Not Disappoint!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
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    Adele Clee continues to write riveting stories of love interspersed with an equally gripping backdrop of mystery. With each novel, I can hardly wait to see what the next one holds in store.
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  • WyoGal
    4.0 out of 5 stars A hero who appreciates an intelligent woman
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2021
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    Although the female protagonist makes some poor choices toward the end of the story to set up the damsel in distress rescue scene, she is fairly clever and holds her own. However, she lacks a setting of her own—she mainly appears in the hero’s world.

    The hero is brawny and yet intelligent. His conversations with his peers are enjoyable (due to teasing banter) and nuanced. He is willing to beat up men who get in his way, but there are no action scenes where he bashes on the bad guys to show off his muscles. He is loyal and honest about his feelings.

    The two visit some very seedy places with sex parties happening, and they are supposedly in costumes but introduce themselves at the door, which seems contradictory. Their investigations seem more for titillation than out of necessity.

    The mystery of murdered men seems more like a thin plot gimmick than a genuine need for the protagonists to solve. There are no real stakes to solving the crimes other than a potential sexual assault.

    The writing is free of errors, and the story is passably entertaining, but it’s not particularly memorable past the strange setting of their initial encounter. There are moments of peril, references to attempted rape, a suicide, and murder crime scenes described.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2024
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    I'm so glad I found this author. Her stories are steamy but only in a good way. It's sort of like an amuse bouche. Her plots are interesting and very entertaining. I really highly recommend this story. Can't wait for the next in series.
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  • Mo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Around midnight, a girl never knows who she'll run into in a graveyard.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2021
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    Just as good as the first book of the series! I love the romance (the budding friendship, intellectual and witty banter, and the steamy sex between the H/h), the 'who done it' mystery, and the fact that the heroes would not hesitate to KICK BUTT. With the hero Lawrence - who was also the biggest and most menacing-looking of the bunch - I was in for the ride. And like the heroine Verity, I was drooling over his height, manly muscles, and jade green eyes too. lol
    Speaking of Verity, like Scarlett in the first book, she was easy to like. I like heroines who aren't of the TSTL variety. One or two mistakes is fine; we're all human. I loved Verity's intellect and offbeat humor.
    The villain was a surprise, in that I kinda' knew it was him, but didn't. Let's just say that the man was really driven by his crazy agenda.
    Now, on to reading the next book!
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  • Eleni Sakellis
    3.0 out of 5 stars A nice read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2022
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    This was a nice read with some solid scenes, but it did seem to drag a bit in the middle. Still, recommended for fans of the series.
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  • Cynthia L. Bogner
    4.0 out of 5 stars A very satisfying couple
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2020
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    I read book 3 before book 2, not realizing I had not read book 2 yet. So, where book 3 was strongest in plot, this was strongest in the main characters and their romance. He is a little brooding, hurt by his mother and father and his illegitimacy, but manages to remain honorable. She is feisty and brave, albeit a little naive, but she makes the most of the infamous Vera Donovan’s assertion that an accident (her parents’ deaths in this case) can be an unhappy woman’s best friend (from Stephen King’s Dolores Claiborne.)

    Although the basic plot was engaging, it was a little hard to follow at times and somewhat heavy-handed. While it is easy to believe someone might be trying to manipulate government through the deaths of less than stellar politicians, it is unclear what the minions had to gain from involvement. It is equally unclear how someone so unhinged orchestrated such antics. He seemed to be motivated by a lust for manipulation and cruelty as much as any other reason. It just became muddled with rapes of innocents for sale, basement cages, midnight capers with bodies wrapped in rugs, possible grave-robbing, etc.

    Regardless, the book is compelling, as are all of Ms. Clee’s books. You can’t go wrong.
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  • DP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2022
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    This was an enjoyable mystery with Verity and Lawrence working together to figure out who is murdering members of the ton. They meet when Verity visits her cousins grave. Lawrence is there to see who is visiting his brothers grave. They are determined to find out what happened. Lawrence had a difficult life and never knew the feeling of being loved. Verity’s upbringing wasn’t much better. She wants to help with the search for the people responsible for the murders. This was such a great story with intrigue, bad men and steamy romance. Adele Clee writes a great story (as always) and I am on to the next Scandalous Son.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2023
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    I loved every minute of this book! The story led in so many different ways, you had to keep track. In the end you were shocked.
    Yet happy for both the hero and heroin.
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  • Bookosaurus
    4.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling!
    Reviewed in India on February 25, 2020
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    To be honest, the first half was not that convincing to me, but Adele has slowly built up the suspense and by the time I was in the middle of the story, I got hooked to it. The chemistry between the protagonists were electrifying and the warmth of their love can be felt deeply. I would say, overall, this is a good read.
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  • Matante7
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good but a little different
    Reviewed in Canada on September 22, 2022
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    I liked this one. The hero is everything I like to see in a main character. The heroine seemed a bit flighty and daft at first. Then she evolved into a more intelligent being. The mystery was interesting but I did find it difficult to follow at times. There seemed to be too much crammed into the story. Maybe if it was a bit longer, a bit more drawn out. Still enjoyable ending and nice lead into the next story.
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  • Anna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in Australia on July 31, 2021
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    That was yet another awesome book! What a climax . I was on the edge reading the twists in this one. Love the heroine and hero and can’t wait to read the next one.
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  • Kate Denver
    5.0 out of 5 stars Trent beats Damian
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2020
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    I didn’t like the first book of this series. I didn’t like the main characters, their personalities, nor did I like their “growth”.
    I downloaded this (2nd in the series) with hopes that it would be better...boy was it!!!!
    I loved Trent. His character, Verity’s, and the plot itself was excellent!
    This instalment was fantastic and I’m so glad. I would highly recommend this book to lovers of Regency Romance with a dash of spice.
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  • One Reader
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2020
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    Very enjoyable indeed. Right from the dramatic opening scene in the graveyard, the story keeps one interested and eager to read more. Both Trent and Verity are very likeable characters. He is honourable and she is sassy and intelligent.

    All three stories inter-connect perfectly and the friendship between the three men is part of the charm of the series. I look forward to reading the fourth (although this last one seems like an afterthought).
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