Once Dishonored by Mary Jo Putney is the fifth book in her Rogues Redeemed series, but the first book of hers that I've read. It works well enough as a standalone, although there is quite a bit of backstory that is missing, but Putney does an admirable job of filling in the gaps enough to follow the story.
Once Dishonored focuses on Lucas Mandeville, Lord Foxton, who has returned to London after the war in dishonor. There he immediately meets Kendra Douglas, a recent divorcee' whose scandalous trial has made her a pariah. Lucas recognizes a kindred soul, and sets out to help Kendra regain what is most important to her - her son.
Overall this book was enjoyable. There was a twist midway through the book that was unexpected and felt a little shoehorned, and I really felt the romance between Kendra and Lucas wasn't given enough room to breathe, I had a hard time believing they were truly in love as for most of the book they just seemed like friends. The book was very plot-driven, and featured lots of characters from previous books.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book!
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