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Olive Becket has played it safe since the day her father died. So no one is more surprised than she when her suffrage anthem–an anonymous, harmless jingle–is a state-wide sensation. The public is clamoring to know who she is, but revealing herself could incur the wrath of her anti-suffrage landlord. Unfortunately, the devilishly handsome detective hired to unmask the composer is convinced she knows something. As if supporting her family isn’t enough, now she must outmaneuver a man who makes her shiver. If she misses a beat, she could find herself on the street. Or worse–directly in the rake’s embrace.
A detective under pressure…
Emil Anderson’s new detective agency is sinking fast. When a lucrative partnership is dangled in front of him in exchange for locating one low-profile composer, he doesn’t hesitate. To his surprise, his only lead–a perplexing pianist with spellbinding doe eyes–is immune to his famous charm. Unfortunately for her, Emil loves a good riddle, and he’ll track her until it’s solved. There’s only one snag–the more time he spends with her, the more protective he becomes. Now he has to choose: close the case, or open his heart.
An unexpected partnership…
Her livelihood. His future. The truth. All dangerously close to unraveling. How can they put aside their mutual suspicion–and inconvenient chemistry–before someone else pulls the strings? And what if the ending they fear turns out to be the beginning they never saw coming?
Olive Becket Plays the Rake is the second book in The Seattle Suffrage Society series. This 20th century American historical romance features tropes like opposites attract, wallflower and rake, found family, rivals to lovers, and mental health rep.
This novel also contains themes of anxiety and depression, family poverty and hunger, and childhood learning disability that some audiences may find confronting.
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Kat Sterling writes historical romance packed with heart, heat, and humor. As a southern American living in Ireland, she has acquired strong opinions about both biscuits and biscuits. She lives with her brilliant husband, who remains supportive despite knowing exactly what happens when she says, “I’ve had an idea.” When she isn’t writing, she enjoys seaside walks featuring chittering starlings, tinkering with a dozen unfinished craft projects, and planning the next wine night.
