A Rogue by Any Other Name
The Rules of Scoundrels
Michael Lawler, Marquess of Bourne, lost everything and rebuilt himself as an owner of a London gaming hell. To reclaim his lands he marries Penelope Marbury, his childhood friend. A sensual historical romance, the first Rules of Scoundrels book.
About This Book
A Rogue by Any Other Name is a historical romance novel by Sarah MacLean, first published in 2012 by Avon Books. It is part of the The Rules of Scoundrels series and runs 406 pages. Readers can expect second chance, forced proximity.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Second Chance
- Published
- 2012
- Length
- 406 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A disgraced marquess turned gaming hell owner strikes a bargain for his ancestral lands by marrying his childhood friend.
- Features Forced Proximity
- Well-defined central premise
- Marriage of convenience dynamics
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Uneven due to the forced nature of the marriage.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Fans of Regency historical romance.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Michael Lawler, once a man who lost everything, has rebuilt his life as the proprietor of a London gaming hell. In a bid to regain his lands, he forces a marriage with Penelope Marbury, a woman from his past. As they navigate their new union, the boundaries between their shared history and their current arrangement begin to blur.
Central Conflict
The conflict centers on Bourne's attempt to reclaim his social and financial standing through a marriage of convenience and the complicated history between him and Penelope.
Setting
London, Regency period.
Strengths
- Well-defined central premise
- Clear character motivations
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 5
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- High confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Sarah MacLean
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Avon Books
- Published
- 2012
- Length
- 406 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781617936678
- ISBN-10
- 1617936677
A Rogue by Any Other Name: quick answers
- Who wrote A Rogue by Any Other Name?
- A Rogue by Any Other Name was written by Sarah MacLean.
- When was A Rogue by Any Other Name published?
- A Rogue by Any Other Name was first published in 2012 by Avon Books.
- What genre is A Rogue by Any Other Name?
- A Rogue by Any Other Name is a historical romance novel, with second chance, forced proximity.
- How many pages is A Rogue by Any Other Name?
- A Rogue by Any Other Name is 406 pages long.
- Is A Rogue by Any Other Name part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the The Rules of Scoundrels series.
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