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    A Rake's Guide to Seduction
    A Rake's Guide to Seduction
    A Rake's Guide to Seduction
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    A Rake's Guide to Seduction

    Written by Caroline Linden

    Narrated by Heather Wilds

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    HE MUST RELY ON HIS TALENTS IN THE BEDROOM . . .

    Anthony Hamilton cannot help it. The way he looks, the way he lives, his past-it all conspires to make him a man men fear, women desire. His name fills gossip circles in a seemingly endless, lurid drama. But he's never forgotten the only woman he's ever truly wanted-yet could never have . . .

    TO MAKE HER FALL IN LOVE . . .

    Celia Reece knew Anthony well before he forged his scandalous reputation. The young man she remembers spoke kindly to her, made her laugh, and his devilish good looks always quickened her pulse. But Celia's mother had other designs-designs that didn't include marriage to Anthony. Now, Celia is widowed, and her mother is intent on finding her a new husband. Refusing to let any obstacle stand in his path this time, Anthony sets out to win Celia's heart by using the same skills that made him London's most irresistible rake . . .
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateNov 19, 2019
    ISBN9781541433779
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    Caroline Linden

    Caroline Linden knew from an early age she was a reader, not a writer. She earned a math degree from Harvard University and wrote computer code before turning to fiction. Her books have won the Daphne du Maurier Award, the NJRW Golden Leaf Award, and RWA’s RITA® Award, and have been translated into seventeen languages around the world. She lives in New England with her family. Find her online at www.CarolineLinden.com.

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    • 5/5
      The way the author build the tension just captivated me, the emotion transmitted was palpable, great writing!
    • 3/5
      I didn't enjoy this book as much as the previous one, but it was okay. It felt a little convoluted and overly dramatic, but it wasn't difficult to get through.
    • 4/5
      This was a really awesome historical romance. I would say anyone who isn't use to reading these types of romance should read it. Since I do usually read historical romance, I sort of fit that category. The reason I say this is because, this book really helps you understand the society in this time frame. Where girls marry young with only dreams of marriage. When they dream of landing a respectable man, with plenty of riches. Where gossip plays a big part of the society, because it can make or break a persons respectability.

      That's a lot of what this story is about. A noted rake in the society and a respectable lady. They grew up as friends, and a continued distant acquaintances. By the time Anthony realizes that he cares for Celia it's too late.

      Celia becomes available again because her husband dies (four years after she is married) and she is no longer the fun, happy girl. She is now a woman with no faith that love exists. Her family throws a house party to lift her spirits, and Anthony is invited. Even though her mother doesn't want him there b/c of his rep and seducer of woman for their money, he still got an invitation.

      He starts succeeding in lifting her spirits through romantic letters sent anonymously to her. At that point nothing was cheering Celia up. He sends them anonymously because he knows that since he was rejected from his father (an Earl as his supposed bastard) and is known as a gambler (with whispers of cheating), and seducer (with reports of MANY married woman seduced which is HIGHLY frowned upon and taking their money and gambling it away), and also whispers of possible blood on his hands for murder (though no real evidence) he believes he has no real chance with Celia. He accepts this fact, but he isn't happy with it.

      So they struggle with discovering their feelings for each other. They have struggles with society looking down on him, and looking at her with morbid curiosity and over bearing sympathy.

      AND A PSYCHO---- seriously there's a nutter on the loose!
    • 5/5
      The conflict at the end seemed a bit rushed and the loose ends tied up too easily, but it probably would have been frustrating if it had been any other way. Great characters, great passion, great story. I'd probably give this 4.5/5 stars, because while I really liked it, I try to reserve 5 stars for all-time favorites.
    • 4/5
      A nice story about the younger sister of the Reece family. Enjoyable.
    • 4/5
      One of the best parts about reading A RAKE'S GUIDE TO SEDUCTION were the many parts where Linden had a chance to include a Big Misunderstanding or other ridiculous contrivance and didn't. Instead she delivered a believeable and sweet romance. Well, that is except for two short and bizarre subplots at the end. Those could have easily been cut because they didn't even further the main plot. They were just there and completely unlike the rest of the book. What the rest of the book is, is the slow build of a relationship from quasi-friendship to love. Anthony first saw Celia as a woman four years ago, but he was too late: she already agreed to marry Lord Bertram. However, she marries too hastily and she and Bertram's marriage slowly dissolves. Then he dies, leaving her a widow and a shell of her former self. Celia's mother hosts a party to revive her spirits; David, Celia's brother, invites their mutual friend Anthony. He eventually admits he's still attracted - perhaps in love - and begins to subtly court her. Despite being known as a rake, Anthony is a decent man who made his fortune on his own, if in a creative manner. He respects Celia and doesn't succumb to the jerk factor present in many alpha-male romance heroes. Celia starts a bit silly, but she matures during her unhappy marriage. Quick and entertaining, A RAKE'S GUIDE TO SEDUCTION is a fabulous Regency saddled with an awful title.
    • 5/5
      Fabulous steamy historical romance from Caroline Linden. "A Rake's Guide to Seduction" explores the story of a woman who learns the difference between infatuation and love. The hero is strong, complex, and misunderstood. The heroine grows into a woman who learns her own strength and stands up for and by her man. The plot flows as smooth as aged whiskey, and the ending will put an ear-to-ear grin on your face. Now, I'm off to make sure I have copies of Linden's other books to put on my keeper shelf!