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The Rake's Daughter

Brides of Bellaire Gardens Series, Book 2

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Recently returned to England, Leo, the new Earl of Salcott, discovers he's been thrust into the role of guardian to an heiress, the daughter of a notorious rake. Even worse, his wealthy ward has brought her half-sister, the beautiful but penniless Isobel, with her. Leo must find Clarissa a suitable husband, but her illegitimate half sister, Izzy, is quite another matter. Her lowly birth makes her quite unacceptable in London's aristocratic circles.

However, the girls are devoted to each other and despite the risk of scandal if Izzy's parentage is discovered, they refuse to be separated. To Leo's frustration, nothing will convince them otherwise. Even worse, sparks fly every time Leo and Izzy interact.

Called away to his country estate, Leo instructs the young ladies to stay quietly at home. But when he returns, he's infuriated to discover that Izzy and Clarissa have launched themselves into society—with tremendous success! There's no going back. Now Leo must enter society to protect Clarissa from fortune hunters, and try not to be driven mad by the sharp-witted, rebellious, and intoxicating Izzy.

Contains mature themes.

©2022 Anne Gracie (P)2022 Tantor Historical Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance England
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Good characterisation, interesting plot and well written. I loved the eccentric chaperones. Narration was good too.

Enjoyable

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Good plot, belly laughing characters. Great narration by Christine ( vast verbalisation). I have read this twice already. It’s definitely one of my favourite go to’s . As it uplifts the spirits.

Humorous,witty romance

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The story was good fun with some fun characters, particularly the matrons/chaperones.
The narration was fab too - great voices and expression.
The main (only!) couple were not my favourite characters so the complete focus on their story alone made it drag a bit for me. It was a good story but I would have preferred inclusion of other successful matches like the series’ first book. I was invested in other characters and the ending felt slightly incomplete because of it xxx

Good fun

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What a wonderfully romantic story, very Cinderella like. I do love it when young women do not take well to bossy males and go their own way. Such a delightful and humorous read.

Romance at its best!

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I was so like forward to this book coming out. I’ve been a huge fan of Anne Gracie’s deliciously soft and gentle romances. But this seems to have gone awry. The story somehow fell off from lovely onto a story with few 3d characters and a story drawn out for such a long time. I’m actually not going to buy the next one and I’m heartbroken by it.

Nauseating

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