Release:August 31st 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Mildred Press
Source: HFVirtual Book Tours
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About to turn thirty, Charles Finch finally realizes his luck has run out. He’s twenty thousand pounds in debt, his entire family hates him, and the powerful Duke of Rutley is watching his every move. So Charles sets out to do what any handsome but impoverished earl would: find a young lady with an impressive dowry to marry him and replenish his coffers.
Louisa Strickland much prefers managing the successful estate her father left her to the company of society. But now that her younger sister has come of age, Louisa finds herself in Mayfair, forced to protect her family from desperate fortune hunters like her neighbor, Charles Finch. And when Charles sets his sights on Louisa’s sister, Louisa will do anything to avert his attention elsewhere.
As Charles and Louisa find themselves rekindling an old friendship that once went up in flames, Charles begins to wonder if there could be something more between them. He only needs to prove he’s not the man he once was. But unfortunately for Charles, it will take much more than passionate kisses and giving up brandy to convince independent Louisa to marry a rake like him.
About the Author:
Becky Michaels is a historical romance author and self-proclaimed Anglophile. After graduating from Boston University with a degree in English, she reluctantly decided to get a day job but never stopped writing—or dreaming. THE LAND STEWARD’S DAUGHTER, a Regency romance set in 1815 England, is her debut novel.
Despite the cold winters and high rent, she still lives in the Boston area with her boyfriend and cat..
A Rake Like You Review:
“A Rake Like You” is a charming historical fiction romance and a stunning sequel to “Lady August.“
What I enjoyed most about the series, in general, is the author’s beautiful writing style. When I read this book, I felt like I was reading a classic Jane Austen novel. The author brings the characters to life by highlighting their emotions beautifully.
Louisa is a dynamic character and the star of the show. I loved how Louisa wants to maintain her independence and manage the business even though she has feelings for Charles. Moreover, I enjoyed the chemistry between Louisa and Charles. The author writes their tale in the traditional manner where they bicker and don’t get along. However, as they spend more time with one another, you see the feelings between them go stronger. I also liked Louisa’s bond with her sister. Even though in her words, Louisa considers Flora as featherbrained, she feels protective towards her. Even her complicated relationship with her mother was riveting.
Similarly, Charles is also endearing. He realizes that he comes across as a rogue at times, but you see him show his charming side once she spends time with Louisa. Some of the memorable moments in the story were when Louisa and Rosamund plan about who Charles can court and talk about the list. I also liked the tense moments when she meets Lady Ramsbury. The author also adds surprising twists and turns to the tale, especially when Hayward enters the picture. We also get unexpected twists in Flora’s storyline.
Overall, I enjoyed reading “A Rake Like You ” and thought it was a charming sequel. I hope the author continues to write more books in the series and read the next one.
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