The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes by Eva Leigh

She is known for her spotless reputation, and genteel nature. The only respectable woman that he knows is Dom’s sister, Celeste. I thought originally the book might focus on Dom, but the bachelor in question here is Kieran (clearly I didn’t remember what the book blurb had outlined!). This results in a huge scandal and sets in motion the ultimatum from their parents to marry respectably. The book begins with one of the three, Dom Kilburn, escaping his own wedding, since he felt he wasn’t good enough for his fiancée – he is aided in this escape by his groomsmen Kieran and Finn Ransome. The basic plot is that three male friends, (who are, of course, hedonistic bachelors who have no real desire to settle down) must find suitable respectable women to marry or there will be no more funds from the parents to maintain their usual lifestyles. I really enjoyed Eva Leigh’s earlier books in this genre, but this one was rather predictable.

I’d forgotten how formulaic a lot of these books are now, especially by authors that churn out several in a short time. But when someone discovers their midnight exploits, Celeste’s freedom and reputation are endangered, and Kieran must save the woman he loves… respectable or not.I haven’t read much historical romance lately, and after reading this one I may not again for awhile. As they spend more time together, their initial attraction builds to a desperate desire that neither can ignore. In between proper teas and garden parties, Kieran escorts Celeste-disguised as “Salome”-to rowdy gaming hells, wild fêtes, and sensual art salons. When Kieran-her older brother’s best friend and an irresistibly attractive rogue-begs for her help, Celeste makes a deal: she’ll introduce him to the right social circles if he’ll show her the scandalous side of London. But keeping a spotless reputation leaves little room for adventure and she longs to escape her gilded cage, especially with her impending engagement to a stuffy earl. Or does he?Ĭeleste Kilburn is a society darling, beloved by influential members of the ton. But as one of London’s most inveterate scoundrels, Kieran doesn’t know any ladies who fit the bill. When Kieran Ransome’s latest antics result in a massive scandal, his father issues an ultimatum: find a respectable wife or inherit nothing. In USA TODAY bestselling author Eva Leigh's new novel a notorious rake and an innocent debutante strike a scandalous bargain.

The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes by Eva Leigh