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The Wicked Lord Rasenby
304 pages
A scandalous bargain between a desperate sister and a bored rake sparks a thrilling romantic adventure in 1798 London.
What it feels like
Step into the opulent, mannered world of 1798 London, where social customs mask thrillingly scandalous desires. This historical romance moves at a brisk, spirited pace, driven by a desperate sister's unconventional proposition to the Ton's most notorious rake. The mood is seductive and playful, contrasting the rigid expectations of high society with the intoxicating allure of a secret bargain. The prose captures the wry, flirtatious banter of a bored nobleman finding unexpected intrigue in a fiercely protective heroine. It is an emotionally satisfying journey from societal ennui and familial anxiety to passionate adventure. Readers who delight in historical romances featuring wicked bargains, notorious womanizers, and heroines willing to risk their own reputations will devour this captivating tale.
- Mood
- seductive
- opulent
- spirited
- Tone
- playful
- scandalous
- wry
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- scandalous bargains · protective siblings · curing ennui · social maneuvering
- The writing
- Elegant and spirited, capturing the mannered yet flirtatious exchanges of late eighteenth-century London society.
- The arc
- Moves from desperate familial protection and societal boredom to thrilling, scandalous romantic adventure.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love historical romances featuring notorious rakes, protective heroines, and scandalous bargains set against the backdrop of the Ton.
Content notes
- sexual themes
- scandal
About the book
The honorable Clarissa Warrington despairs when her beautiful, foolish sister becomes the latest female to set her cap at the Ton's most notorious rake. For Amelia's sake, Clarissa must act fast...
The devastatingly attractive Kit, Lord Rasenby, is bored. London society has lost its thrill, so when presented with a most unusual offer this incurable womanizer is tempted. If he can provide the intriguing Clarissa with the adventure of a lifetime, she will give him—herself! How could a self-respecting rake possibly refuse such a wicked proposition?
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