The Perfect Rake
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3.7
Anne Gracie
A phony engagement turns into real passion in this delightful Regency romance from award-winning author Anne Gracie. Fate has lavished beauty on the Merridew sisters—that is, all save the eldest. But plain Prudence bears no grudge; she loves her four beautiful sisters infinitely. So when their abusive grandfather is laid up with an injury, she seizes the opportunity to concoct an ingenious plan that will allow all five of them to escape the clutches of their legal guardian. All it will take is a little matrimonial deception... A renowned rake, Gideon, Lord Carradice, has a way of making ladies swoon. But when Prudence arrives at his doorstep and mistakes him for his cousin, the Duke, it is Gideon who’s infatuated. The delightful spitfire claims she and the Duke are engaged—although a taller tale was never told. In spite of the lies, Gideon is so taken with charming Prudence that he’s eager to join her game, especially if it will award him a stolen kiss or two. Now, Prudence’s plot is about to go terribly, albeit deliciously, awry...
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Author
Anne Gracie
Pages
368
Publisher
Penguin
Published Date
2005-07-05
ISBN
1101204982 9781101204986
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"A very quick read and very much enjoyed it. I really loved Gideon and his banter with Prudence and I felt the author really made his transition from rake to hero very believable (and without sacrificing his humorous side). I enjoyed the way he followed along with Prudence's schemes and often tried to tease her. I did feel the impediment of the "other guy" Phillip was a bit annoying - really? waiting 4 years? But I'm glad that Prudence made her own choice and wasn't maneuvered by men. <br/><br/>There were many great scenes and great dialogue - some very funny (like the scene when Gideon likens a young ladies musical performance to murdering cats) and passionate (their first kiss, their second..) and just beyond romantic (when he quotes poetry to her) and more.<br/><br/>And I normally HATE stories where there are misunderstanding and lies or contrived scenarios but Prudence's lies and schemes were believable, especially her motives, and of course, Gideon's often playing along made many scenes funny, but not too funny.<br/><br/><br/>Definitely would recommend and I look forward to reading more by her."
Sandra Lee