The Rogue of Fifth Avenue audiobook

TITLE: THE ROGUE OF FIFTH AVENUEAUTHOR: Joanna ShupeSERIES: Uptown GirlsRELEASE DATE: May 28th 2019GENRE: Historical Romance RATING:4 StarsCLIFFHANGER: NoREAD MY REVIEW ON THE BLOG (live soon!)I've been wanting to read a Joanna Shupe story for a while. While the majority of historical romance, set in the Victorian, Regency and Georgian era takes place in Britain, I was intrigued by the US setting of THE ROGUE OF FIFTH AVENUE.I found both Frank and Mamie very likable. I admired vivacious, Mamie for her humanitarian efforts to help the poor people in her city. She grew up with the literal silver spoon in her mouth so I was pleasantly surprised that this heroine didn't take for granted what was given to her through birthright. In that regard she gets the highest notes. Frank grew up poor but due to good fortune he was able to rid himself of the shackles of poverty and studied law. Today he is one of the top lawyers for the rich and famous. He is untruthful about his background and we know it's always the lies that'll blow up in the main characters's faces. She challenged him in a way that both infuriated and intrigued him at the same time. In a world of glittering diamonds, Mamie was a fiery ruby, a flame that burned brighter than anything else around it. So here is the little issue I had with this story: The development of their relationship was based on chemistry and sex. Throughout the whole story they didn't talk, not about the important things concerning themselves anyway. They had explosive sex and, sure, they had great banter but I was missing the get-to-know phase - but I get that would have made the big blow-up in the end impossible. My issue was also a little with Mamie, who - of course - was hurt by Frank's lies. But whenever they were together or whenever she wanted to meet up with Frank it was for sex so she didn't really make a huge effort to get to know him. So I was a little bit annoyed that she couldn't at least understand a little bit that he had to lie to the public and didn't let her in. Even ten minutes before Mamie and Frank were reunited she was still ruminating how she couldn't forgive him for his lies. He was a blue-blooded, silver-tongued rascal, but Frank Tripp was also a good man. The best man. With all that being said, I still enjoyed this story immensely. I am very impressed with this author's writing, which just seems to flow effortlessly. It has an almost modern quality to it so it's very readable. The chemistry between the characters made for some witty and clever dialogues and the storyline definitely held my attention. THE ROGUE OF FIFTH AVENUE is a great introduction to Joanna Shupe's works and makes me want to read more of them.

Reseña completa: https://masromance.blogspot.com/2022/...No es un novelón y estaría más en las 3.5, pero me lo he pasado tan bien, que le subo media ;)Quizás me gustan estas historias, en las que los protagonistas no se llevan muy bien, más que nada, porque la tensión que hay entre los dos, lujuria total pero imposible por las circunstancias, hace terminen siempre discutiendo. Me posiciono de parte de Mamie, que pobre se encuentra al sr. Tripp hasta en la sopa.Me gustan estas protagonistas rebeldes y, con eso la autora ya me tiene ganada, además, suele recrearse en la parte picantona de la relación, porque la tensión tiene que salir por algún sitio!!1A él lo conocí en la serie anterior, es el abogado de los tres protagonistas masculinos de la trilogía, ya imagináis que ni me acuerdo, así que no es necesario leerlos antes.Es una historia entretenida, con el aliciente de salir de los bailes londinenses para meternos en el Nueva York del siglo XIX,Si os gustan este tipo de historias, con trifulcas entre los protagonistas y muy picantonas, esta puede ser una buena opción (admito que quizás ciertos diálogos son un poco fuera de época)

Translation widget on The blog!!!Povestea lui Mamie și a avocatului Frank Tripp, un avocat pe care l-am întâlnit în altă serie a autoarei Joanna Shupe, care mi-a stârnit curiozitatea și a cărui poveste mi-am dorit să o descopăr. Un bărbat cu adevărat deosebit! A fugit dintr-o familie cu un tată bețiv care-și abuza fizic atât soția cât și copiii. Și a muncit din greu pentru a lăsa trecutul în urmă. Mamie Greene este fiica cea mare a unui important membru al elitei New Yorkului, o tânără căreia îi pasă de oamenii săraci și abuzați de la periferia orașului, care riscă enorm de mult doar din dorința de a-i ajuta. Frank este cel care o urmărește prin mahalale pentru a o proteja de pericole și, fără să-și dea seama, ajunge să o placă. Atracția dintre cei doi se simte, înfierbântă aerul din preajma celor doi. Lucrând la un caz pentru care Mamie i-a solicitat adevărul, cei doi petrec mai mult timp împreună și ajung să își dea seama de sentimentele lor. Dar, când trecutul lui Frank este scos la lumină de dușmani care vor să-i facă rău, acesta este îngrijorat doar pentru respingerea tinerei atunci când aceasta află că a fost mințită. Un tânăr curajos și luptător, care și-a făcut un nume în lumea celor bogați și privilegiați și care acum trebuie să facă față unui scandal care îi distruge reputația. Dacă reușește să-și revină sau dacă Mamie îl iartă, rămâne să descoperiți. O lectură incitantă, alertă, plină de emoții.Impresiile mele despre serie aici: https://justreadingmybooks.wordpress....

This review was originally posted on Addicted To RomanceI received this book for free from Avon in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Rogue of Fifth Avenue is the first book in Joanna Shupe's new series "Uptown Girls" I have had a blast with what I read from this author before and I am so pleased that we are seeing more books taking place in the "Gilded Age Era" Romance readers really value seeing some unique settings that aren't really covered in the romance genre and I am delighted with how Shupe has really taken her stories in this world she has created. I was curious about this new series, and I am so pleased that I read this one because I had a blast with this book. Its not perfect but full of so many well packed elements it sweeps you away into this romantic age of American History.Our story begins with Frank Tipp, who is a high society lawyer in New York City. Frank is called upon to take in hand the daughter of one of his elite clients, Mamie Greene. Mamie Greene has a passion for adventure and helping others. Mamie wants to reach to those that are poor and give a helping hand whenever she can especially for those that are living on the streets and have no voice. What she doesn't need is some fancy uptown lawyer getting in her way and preventing her from doing what she can. But when a close friend of hers is in legal trouble, Frank steps up and they begin working together to exonherate her friend, but their forbidden love is about to take a step into the direction both of them never truly imagined, will Frank and Mamie be up to the challenge? Or do what society expects of them?The Rogue of Fifth Avenue is a stimulating read that grabbed my attention from the very beginning and I loved so much about this story. Frank and Mamie's chemistry is over the top and we see that its been building for months with Frank having to watch out for Mamie under her father's orders. But their intimate relationship is forbidden because Mamie is betrothed to another man and she knows her father will ruin Frank and all that he has worked for if he ever finds out that there is more than just a platonic relationship happening.Now I believe the only issue I really had is Mamie at times. I really liked her character for the most part but she was a bit flighty at times and reckless in how she treats Frank at times. Frank I was on board with 100%, and I felt that in some ways Mamie could be reckless with Frank and his career. Its obvious that there was high risk that he would lose everything and from what I could see it seemed like Mamie didn't seem to have a care for the risks involved. I did love her passion for life and standing up for what was right and we do some great character growth in her but at times I did want to straighten her out. Now for our beloved hero, Frank. *sigh* he was sexy as all get out. I love what is he willing to do for Mamie, even risk everything he has worked for. Frank grew up in the slums but left that world behind and made a life for himself and now lives uptown, working with high society and has made a success in his career. I had so much respect for all that he worked hard for and gained but we see him learn the value in doing what is right even at the cost of everything. He puts Mamie as his priority and that was amazing to see in that his love for her, he was willing to fight for her and what she deserved. He is the book boyfriend of the year.Overall I found Rogue of Fifth Avenue to be a astounding read that takes you back to the Gilded Age, packed with intrigue, a story line to keep you on edge, and a love story that packs a punch with sensuality and epic fighting for your love!! 

4 Estrellitas. Me ha gustado mucho, sobre todo la segunda mitad del libro, donde ha mejorado exponencialmente. Echaba de menos que publicaran a Joanna Shupe. En su momento, Titania dejó su primera serie inacaba, y de repente con el auge Bridgerton han recuperado a la autora (algo bueno tenía que tener).Ésta nueva serie, Chicas de Nueva York, están ambientadas en el Nueva York de finales del siglo XIX y las protagonistas son las hermanas Greene. Tres chicas que han nacido y se han criado en un ambiente privilegiado, y lejos de lo que imponen las restricciones sociales, lucharán por conseguir una libertad y unos derechos a los que no podían aspirar las mujeres.Marion Greene, o Mamie, como la llaman familiarmente es la hermana mayor. Mamie tiene veintitrés años, es la más obediente y responsable de todas las hermanas, el ojito derecho de su padre, y por eso, es la que está destinada a llevar el buen nombre de la familia. Desde pequeña se le impuso que cuando fuera mayor se casaría con Chauncey Livingstone, el hijo del mejor amigo de su padre. Mamie nunca puso objeción a éste acuerdo, pues conoce a Chauncey desde niños y es un amigo de la familia.Pero una noche ocurre algo que cambiará la decisión de Mamie. Mamie y su hermana Florence acostumbran a salir a hurtadillas de casa para visitar clubes de juego donde hacer dinero fácil. Mamie tiene un secreto, y es ayudar a familias pobres y desfavorecidas de los barrios bajos, así es como se erige en una joven Robin Hood. Una noche, las caza en acción Frank Tripp, el abogado de su padre, y a cambio de su silencio para con su padre, Frank le pedirá a Mamie una cena en un sitio público.Aunque a regañadientes, Mamie accede, pues sabe que del eficiente abogado de su padre puede fiarse. El destino los unirá más, cuando Mamie le pide a Frank que acepte un caso peliagudo.Frank Tripp es un hombre hecho así mismo y con un oscuro pasado. Para convertirse en el mejor y más joven abogado de éxito de Nueva York, ha tenido que trabajar duro. Frank representa a los más poderosos y más ricos de la ciudad. Pero cuando Mamie le pide representar a una familia pobre y sin recursos, él no puede negarse a los ruegos de la joven.Será éste caso el que vaya uniendo poco a poco a los protagonistas, en su afán por buscar hechos y testigos para resolver el caso. Durante éste tiempo, ellos se enamorarán, con una losa sobre sus cabezas, y es que Mamie está casi prometida, no es suya, y cada día, su padre le exige que firme las capitulaciones matrimoniales, unas capitulaciones, que el mismo Frank ha tenido que redactar.La química y el deseo es muy fuerte entre ellos, y si algo sabe Joanna Shupe es crear unas escenas sensuales muy buenas, sin llegar a ser vulgares. Admito que al principio el romance no me estaba gustando mucho, pero a medida que leía los capítulos, me iba gustando más.Sus protagonistas me han encantado, sobre todo Mamie; es una joven fuerte que lucha por lo que quiere, pero atrapada por el machismo de su época, con pocas posibilidades de elegir un futuro, retrasará en lo posible la decisión de su padre hasta que sea inevitable. En cambio, Frank es un personaje que crece y evoluciona mucho durante el libro, sobre todo al final. Frank es un hombre con un oscuro pasado, al que ha tenido que dar la espalda para que sea aceptado entre la alta sociedad, pero ése pasado lo visitará de nuevo para que acepte lo que realmente es.La suya parece una historia imposible y abocada al fracaso, aunque estén en América. Él es el abogado de su padre y ella una chica de la alta sociedad, criada y educada para ser una dama de la alta sociedad. Pero Joanna Shupe ha sabido darle buen puerto a ésta historia y el resultado me ha dejado muy satisfecha.El libro me ha encantado y me ha dejado con ganas de conocer las historias de las siguientes hermanas, pues me da que ya sé con quién acabará cada una, y prometen mucho.

4.5 Estrellas.Estoy super contenta con esta lectura, últimamente hay pocas novelas históricas que me encanten y es una pena porque siempre ha sido mi subgénero favorito dentro de la romántica, es más algunos años de mi vida los dediqué casi por completo a leer histórica. El caso es que en España se está publicando poca cosa que me atraiga en romance histórico y cuando me lanzo a leer alguno en inglés siempre voy con pies de plomo porque leer histórica en inglés para mi implica que tardaré casi el doble en terminar el libro que si lo leyera en español. Es por eso que estuve rondando bastante este libro sin acabar de decidirme por él, al final me decidí por el motivo más ilógico y absurdo: La sinopsis del segundo libro de esta serie me atrajo muchísimo y por ende quería leer este antes que el segundo ya que las protagonistas son hermanas y sabía que habría mucha continuidad en la historia y no sería de estas series que puedes leer salteados los libros. Así que ha ello me puse con “The Rogue of Fifth Avenue” y que alegría me ha dado, nunca habría esperado que me gustase tanto la historia de Frank y Marion.A la autora hacía años que no la leía, básicamente desde que se publicaron dos libros de ella en español hace ya bastante, y he de decir que he apreciado una gran evolución en su estilo con respecto a aquellas novelas de debut. Es de esas autoras que se han actualizado y he disfrutado muchísimo leyendo este libro.La historia está ambientada en el Nueva York de 1890, él es un prestigioso abogado cuyos clientes son los hombres más ricos de la ciudad y ella es la heredera de Duncan Greene, dueño de una naviera muy importante. Marion está prometida al hijo del mejor amigo de su padre desde prácticamente la cuna, a día de hoy se dedica a robar a los ricos más descuidados para luego usar ese dinero en labores de beneficencia en los barrios marginales de la ciudad, todo a espaldas de su padre, por supuesto. Frank, que descubre a lo que se dedica la hija de su cliente se propone detenerla para evitar que acabe en la cárcel o muerta. Juntos se verán envueltos en un caso de asesinato y como el roce hace el cariño, los sentimientos afloran complicando todo ya que Frank oculta su verdadero pasado y Marion no tiene más opción que casarse con su prometido porque la libertad de sus hermanas para elegir esposo depende de ello.La pareja tiene muchísima química, sabéis que me encanta que los protagonistas no sean nobles porque acabé con un poco de hartazgo de tanto leer sobre damas y caballeros, en este caso debido al contexto de lugar y época hay mucho juego entre Frank y Marion y se dan escenas muy buenas. También en este libro se inicia la relación entre Clayton y Florence, los protas del siguiente libro (el que me hizo leer este), y ¡Qué hype con su historia! Él dueño de un gran casino y ella, la hija mediana de Duncan Greene, una joven de lo más “excéntrica” que se ha fijado como objetivo en la vida abrir su propio casino exclusivo para mujeres. Hay trama de venganza y engaños al parecer, estoy deseando que llegue finales de año para leerlo.

3/17/22 reread: I’m gonna blame the start of the pandemic for why I didn’t give this 5 stars the first go around bc seriously what was I thinking?! Mamie and Frank are everything. Their romance has the perfect amount of 🔥🔥🔥 (that billiards scene tho!!) and angst. It’s also fun to see Mamie seduce Frank towards the beginning and then the tables turn once Frank realizes that he can’t live without her. 4/12/20 original review: My first Joanna Shupe novel definitely did not disappoint! I’ve heard a lot of people rave about her Uptown Girls series, so I knew I had to check it out myself. I do think that this book started out kind of slow. Things didn’t really get going until the 30% mark for me personally. Also I didn’t absolutely love Frank and Marion. Their characters weren’t that interesting or complex IMO. However, I do think that they had great chemistry and I really enjoyed the smutty delights. I also enjoyed how a murder case was incorporated into the story.I’m really looking forward to the next books in this series because the characters they’re going to follow sound a lot more interesting/entertaining to me.

4'5⭐Lo he disfrutado mucho. Para empezar, el cambio de escenario ha sido muy bienvenido, Nueva York en vez del más habitual Londres, que además se presta estupendamente al aire de Robin Hood de la historia, en la que Mamie roba a los ricos en los casino y luego lo reparte por los barrios bajos. Esa perspectiva es una que no había visto en ninguna historia de este género y me ha gustado mucho el choque y el enfoque.Los personajes también me han gustado muchísimo. Ambos son tercos, de carácter fuerte, y eso hace que salten chispas entre ellos. He disfrutado mucho de la profundidad de la que los ha dotado la autora, así como de los aspectos complejos de la trama con los secretos que ambos ocultan, los subterfugios, la presión de la familia y la sociedad...Además, me ha parecido muy bien escrito, con un estilo cuidado pero que permite pasar las páginas sin que una se dé apenas cuenta.Uno de los problemas que tengo a veces con las historias de este género es con los comportamientos masculinos, pero en este libro no ha pasado. Bueno, sí, por parte de personajes secundarios, pero a mí lo que me importa es el protagonista, porque de lo contrario, a veces me cuesta querer que acabe con la chica. Y en ese aspecto, nada que reprocharle al libro.Además, tanto Mamie como sus dos hermanas son mujeres de carácter y con convicciones, que no están dispuestas a ceder y encajar a la fuerza en lo que la sociedad exige de ellas, así que tengo muchas ganas de leer los dos siguientes libros y ver qué nos deparan las historias de las dos hermanas Greene restantes.

Title: The Rogue of Fifth AvenueSeries: Uptown Girls #1Author: Joanna ShupeRelease date: May 28, 2019Cliffhanger: NoGenre: historical romanceI've been wanting to try a Joanna Shupe book ever since her previous Four Hundred series came out. Frank Tripp was a secondary character who now starts out the Uptown Girls with his own book. I've read a lot of historical romances set in the old west, but I can't recall any American Gilded Age romances set in high society. The majority of my reads were set in Victorian or Regency England. For that reason alone I was really curious to see if it would be something that I'd enjoy. And enjoy it I did!! It was refreshingly original, well written, and the time period well researched. I've been reading the genre more years than I'd care to admit, and this brought something fresh to the table I quickly devoured. We saw a strong theme of the contrast between upper and lower class and their quality of life. How the opportunities they were born into, or lack of them influenced the path of their life. Mamie Greene grew up in an affluent, privileged world. Her father is rich and powerful, and though he loves her, has antiquated views on how much control he should have over his daughters' lives. She may not have wanted for anything financially, or had to fear for her safety, but when it came to love and marriage and the rest of her life, she wanted no part in the set of rules that governed her class. Loveless marriages purely for the sake of appearances, all while seeking affection elsewhere? She'd rather stay on the shelf. Her father is determined to unite her with the son of his friend, and will ruin anyone who dares to stand in his way. She obediently agrees to his arranged marriage in exchange for her sisters' freedom to marry for love. What's not to love about a heroine like that? She's also a bit of a rebel, sneaking out at night to gambling clubs to raise money for the less fortunate. She doesn't just restrict her fundraising to gambling. She lifts as many fat purses as she can get her hands on-until Frank catches her red handed. Hired by her father to keep her out of trouble, he certainly has his hands full with her. From their very first interaction, you see how strong his attraction is for Mamie, and how much he admires her. Up until now, he's admired her from afar, and traded barbs with her when they came in contact with each other. But there's never really any animosity there. He loves that she speaks her mind. Her wit is as sharp as his and she puts it to good use. “I’m quite capable of speaking my own mind.” “So I’m gathering,” he murmured.Frank grew up in poverty with no prospects in life. His father was an abusive alcoholic, and after years of fear, hunger, and instability, he wanted more. And he was determined to climb the social ladder by whatever means necessary. He finally did earn his law degree, and with some white lies about his past managed to earn partner at a firm that caters to the top echelon of society. Now that he's clawed his way to the top nothing is going to convince him to put his position at risk. His forbidden attraction for brave and ballsy Mamie could bring him total ruin. Frank had always kept his career in the forefront of his mind. Success, power and money . . . the New York trifecta. And he’d gained all three. No woman, not even one as intriguing and clever as Mamie Green, would ever jeopardize that.Frank was always likable, but he really goes through a transformation throughout the book. Mamie brings about some character growth in him: she helps to open his eyes to the life he turned his back on and to show compassion for those who need it most. The murder trial sub-plot was a big way that this came about. Through his efforts to get justice for an abused woman whose rights were violated by crooked cops, he not only gained a new perspective on his career, he uncovered some surprising revelations about his past along the way.I loved Frank and Mamie together! They had amazing banter and complimented each other perfectly. They also had considerably more steam than I was expecting. Their passion had a lot of friction in the beginning with their battle of the wills, until eventually the spark was struck and there was no going back. Once Frank got to know Mamie, and her predicament regarding her engagement, he had to make a choice. Hold onto everything he always thought he needed, or risk it all for a love he never planned for? Frank is smart as a whip and can solve any problem set in front of him. Once he makes his mind up that he wants something, all bets are off. I was so thrilled to start this series out at book one! There is a wide array of supporting characters whose stories I can't wait to read. Get in on this series from the ground up, you will find plenty to satisfy in this promising start to the Uptown Girls. FOLLOW SMOKIN HOT BOOK BLOG ON:

I really enjoyed this one. I loved watching Frank risk it all for Mamie and watching Mamie not give an inch for her freedom and the life she wanted. The only reason I'm giving this 4 instead of 5 stars is because I didn't believe their love was love instead of lust. There was so much focus on the physical and not as much on the emotional connection. That has to be a perfect balance for me and it felt a little one sided here.