A Rake Like You

Becky Michaels

Aug 2021 · Linfield Hall Book 2 · Mildred Press

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"A delightfully vibrant tale of reluctant lovers reunited." -Kirkus Reviews

2021 BookLife Prize Quarter Finalist - Romance/Erotica

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.

Ratings and reviews

A fun and charming tale. This was so cute Charles is put through the washer and hung out to dry by the time Louisa is done with him not that Louisa had an easy time either. I loved how the story ended Charles turn out to be a knight in disguise. Yes, there is some steam in this one and are some clueless, charming, and brilliant characters too. I know you will like this book if you give it try I sure did. I did receive a free copy of this book from Booksprout and voluntarily chose to review it.

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.