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Never Romance a Rake

by Liz Carlyle

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ISBN13: 9781416527169
ISBN10: 1416527168
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In this sizzling third book in New York Times bestselling author Liz Carlyle's compelling historical trilogy, a cynical rake joins a sinister game of cards with dangerously seductive stakes.

If he wins this hand...

Shunning the glittering elite of high society Kieran, Baron Rothewell, prefers the dangerous pursuits of London's demimonde. Hardened by a tormented past, he cares little for anyone or anything. So how can he resist the wager proposed by the dissolute Comte de Valigny? A hand of cards for the possession of the comte's exquisite daughter.

Will he win her heart?

Abandoned by her highborn father — until he decides to use her — Mademoiselle Camille Marchand puts no trust in an aristocrat's honor, especially that of the notorious baron. She too is gambling — for her life — and Rothwell is just one more card to be used. But whatever dark desires run through his veins call to her own, and the heart plays its own game — winner take all!

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In the sizzling third book in this compelling historical trilogy by "New York Times"-bestselling author Carlyle, a cynical rake joins a sinister game of cards with dangerously seductive stakes. Original.
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Julie Anderson, September 1, 2008 (view all comments by Julie Anderson)
What a grand conclusion to Liz Carlyle's 'Never' trilogy. "Never Romance a Rake" is a story of redemption. Two people, both lost souls, learn to find and feel worthy of happiness with their love.

Camille is a child of scandal. Her father is a titled French wastrel who has no use for her...until he finds a way to cash in on a forgotten inheritance--by wagering half that inheritance in a card game! Camille knows men. After growing up with her scandalous mother, she knows men are fickle and cannot be relied upon. But she needs a titled English husband and a child to receive her inheritance. And by God, she'll suffer what she must to get it and have the first security she's ever known.

Kieran is a dissolute Baron. His horrific childhood has left permanent physical and mental scars. But even he can't believe what he is seeing when Comte Valigny bets his daughter's hand in marriage. Granted, she's a vision. And the only other 'gentleman' in the room is a truly depraved lord...but he'd no intention of marrying. Especially not if what he belived about his health is true.

Ah Kieran. What a scoundrel. He's done some very bad things in his life and appears to be trying to kill himself in an effort to atone. Good thing his new wife turns out to be not so biddable as she's not about to let him give up!

I read the first two in this series (which, incidentally, touches lightly on the Abolition Movement in England) and enjoyed them quite a bit. Liz Carlyle's heroines are never weak women waiting for a man to save them. Her heroes are also a bit tarnished, but redeemable. She has a deft hand with love scenes and her couples always share a grand passion. Her novels definitely aren't 'your mother's Victorian romances'. While there's not much danger, there's still a bit of action, but most of the story is centered on the effects of the past. If you read the first two, you'll surely want to pick this one up. If you didn't, there shouldn't be any problems as everything is explained well enough that it works easily as a stand-alone story. But I wouldn't be surprised if you ended up buying the first two once you finish "Never Romance a Rake"!
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ISBN:
9781416527169
Author:
Carlyle, Liz
Publisher:
Pocket Books
Subject:
Romance - Historical
Subject:
Romance - Regency
Subject:
Man-woman relationships
Subject:
Wagers
Subject:
Love stories
Edition Description:
Mass market paperback
Series:
Never
Series Volume:
03
Publication Date:
July 2008
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
448
Dimensions:
6.70x4.18x.92 in. .47 lbs.
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