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A Reformed Rake
349 pages
A sparkling, road-trip Regency romp where witty banter and unexpected danger pave the way to love.
What it feels like
Reading this traditional Regency romance feels like stepping into a delightfully brisk, old-school adventure. The narrative moves at a lively clip, propelled by the sparkling, antagonistic banter between a fiercely capable governess and a charmingly incorrigible rogue. As the couple navigates the mild perils of a cross-country escape, the initial mood of wary independence softens into something much warmer and more tender. The prose is classic and dialogue-heavy, focusing on the delicious tension of matching wits and the slow dismantling of scandalous reputations. It is a cozy, comforting read that will thoroughly delight fans of Georgette Heyer and early Mary Balogh, offering a perfect blend of lighthearted intrigue, spirited courtship, and the satisfying redemption of a notorious scoundrel.
- Mood
- breezy
- adventurous
- cozy
- charming
- Tone
- witty
- lighthearted
- romantic
- playful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- reputation vs reality · unexpected adventure · witty courtship · second impressions
- The writing
- Brisk and dialogue-driven, capturing the sparkling banter and polite constraints of traditional Regency romance.
- The arc
- Moves from wary, spirited antagonism to a tender, passionate surrender as true characters are revealed.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave classic, old-school Regency romances featuring capable governesses, charming scoundrels, and a dash of cross-country adventure.
Content notes
- mild peril
- class disparity
About the book
Never one to resist an adventure, governess Harriet Cole was only too delighted to help her young charge flee France - and the designs of a despicable suitor. But more trouble soon arrived in the person of Sir Frederick Carrington, London's most notorious rake...a man Harriet remembered none too fondly from her short-lived season just a few years before. And the seductive scoundrel would insist on providing safe escort - all the way back to England!
Though she deemed him far more dangerous than any band of brigands, Harriet secretly relished matching wits with the devilishly handsome nobleman. Then Sir Frederick took her in his arms for a tender kiss that revealed his character in a whole new light. Now, as intrigue ensnared them in its web, Harriet found herself caught in a passion's sensual spell. Could a lady find love with an incorrigible but irresistible rogue?
Description from Open Library.
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