The Perfect Rake
Merridew Series, Book 1
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The Perfect Rake
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Narrated by:
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Heather Wilds
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Written by:
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Anne Gracie
About this listen
A phony engagement turns into real passion in this delightful Regency romance from award-winning author Anne Gracie.
Fate has lavished beauty on the Merridew sisters - that is, all save the eldest. But plain Prudence bears no grudge; she loves her four beautiful sisters infinitely. So when their abusive grandfather is laid up with an injury, she seizes the opportunity to concoct an ingenious plan that will allow all five of them to escape the clutches of their legal guardian. All it will take is a little matrimonial deception....
A renowned rake, Gideon, Lord Carradice, has a way of making ladies swoon. But when Prudence arrives at his doorstep and mistakes him for his cousin, the Duke, it is Gideon who's infatuated. The delightful spitfire claims she and the Duke are engaged - although a taller tale was never told. In spite of the lies, Gideon is so taken with charming Prudence that he's eager to join her game, especially if it will award him a stolen kiss or two. Now, Prudence's plot is about to go terribly, albeit deliciously, awry....
Contains mature themes.
©2005 Anne Gracie (P)2020 TantorI don't know why, but lately, historical romance has been hitting the spot more than contemporary ones. Maybe it’s just a phase, but either way—I absolutely loved this one! It was refreshing in all the best ways.
What stood out the most? This book has the heart of a historical romance but carries the charm of a contemporary one. That irresistible fake dating trope I love in modern romances? It’s here—and it works so well! I devoured every bit of it.
Each character brought something special. Even James, the footman, had his moments! Prudence was such a delight—strong, capable, and never reduced to just a damsel in distress. And Gideon? Whew. That man was every bit the charming rake he promised to be. Honestly, he might be one of my favorite grumps in historical fiction—smooth-talking and swoony enough to make any proper gentleman sweat.
I picked this up on a whim while browsing Audible, simply looking for my next historical fix… and I ended up discovering a whole series! That twist alone made my day.
Overall, The Perfect Rake is a delightful historical romance filled with wit, heart, and just the right amount of swoon to brighten your day.
just the right amount of swoon to brighten your day
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