Never Romance a Rake

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Author: Liz Carlyle
Publisher: Pocket
Category: Book

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Media: Mass Market Paperback
Edition: 1st Pocket Books Pbk. Ed
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Pages: 448
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Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.9

ISBN: 1416527168
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9781416527169
ASIN: 1416527168

Publication Date: July 22, 2008
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Editorial Reviews:

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centerbIn this sizzling third book in INew York Times/i bestselling author Liz Carlyle's compelling historical trilogy, a cynical rake joins a sinister game of cards with dangerously seductive stakes./b/centerPcenterIIf he wins this hand.../i/centerPShunning the glittering elite of high society Kieran, Baron Rothewell, prefers the dangerous pursuits of London's demimonde. Hardened by a tormented past, he cares little for anyone or anything. So how can he resist the wager proposed by the dissolute Comte de Valigny? A hand of cards for the possession of the comte's exquisite daughter.PcenterIWill he win her heart?/i/centerPAbandoned by her highborn father -- until he decides to use her -- Mademoiselle Camille Marchand puts no trust in an aristocrat's honor, especially that of the notorious baron. She too is gambling -- for her life -- and Rothwell is just one more card to be used. But whatever dark desires run through his veins call to her own, and the heart plays its own game -- winner take all!

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2 out of 5 stars

Wasn't worth my time January 5, 2009
So little time and so many books to read and this one was not worthy of my time. It did not grab me from the start--it never hooked me in. For one thing I did not like either the heroine or the hero in this story--I kept reading hoping something would endear me to either character-it never happened. br /br /The hero was a depressing character--I didn't find him colorful or delightful ever - not to mention attractive-- so often in a romance book if the hero is a delightfully delish character it carries the rest of the book. The heroine I did not like either -- she came across cold, hard and angry. So put the two characters together and nothing redeeming came of the experience reading this book.br /br /A bit harsh, but it is so disappointing to devote ones precious time and money and come away not satisfied.

5 out of 5 stars

Never Romance a Rake December 4, 2008
Mademoiselle Marchand (Camille) is a desperate woman. She is a French woman in England and she needs to marry an English "blue blood" within the next six weeks to get her inheritance. And she will even get more if she is able to have a child within two years. She has revealed part of this to her wastrel father but not all, for which she is glad when he offers her hand in marriage as part of a card game. Luckily Baron Rothewell decides to save this damsel in distress and throws the game thus giving himself a betrothed. But, he is clear with her that he plans to not change any of his rakehell ways and that is the bargain that he is willing to offer. But, no matter what his intent is he can't seem to keep his eyes off Camille and she seems to be losing the one thing she is most afraid of, her heart. Can they work things out and work together for their goals before it is too late?br /br /Wow, Never Romance A Rake had more of a happy ending that even I expected. This is the third book in Ms. Carlyle's latest trilogy and I thoroughly enjoyed the overall story. I was especially intrigued by the medical terms, diagnoses etc. that were discussed during the story. Never Romance A Rake also takes you briefly onto more than one continent it tells some of what is happening in France and the West Indies during this same time. I found how Ms. Carlyle ties all of these facets together to be fun. This book has it all, headstrong women and men, growing love and an engagement via. a card game. I enjoyed Never Romance A Rake and think other historical romance fans will also, especially with the overall twists and turns their "bargain" takes.br /br /Tanyabr /Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderfully complex characters November 29, 2008
Liz Carlyle creates two lovers with complex dark histories. Kieran suffered horrendous physical abuse as a child at the hands of his uncle. Now carrying a guilty secret, he is killing himself with liquor and fast living in London. Camille was abandoned by her father and betrayed by her mother. She wants to ensure that she will never be at the mercy of anyone again. In what they believe is a marriage of convenience, they inch toward trusting and loving each other and toward having hope for the future, taking two steps forward and one back. Their story is complex and believable and utterly captivating.

4 out of 5 stars

Great Trilogy October 27, 2008
I agree with another review in that I was surprised that I ended up liking this book since the main characters do start out pretty unlikeable. Typically, I do not enjoy the story line where the hero "thaws" the "icy" heroine. Kieran really seems like a self-centered scumbag in the first several chapters, but he definitely comes around. By the end of the book, I loved these two together and I really enjoyed catching up with the characters from the first two books. Xanthia's book is still my favorite, but this book is a close second. br /PS-I also agree with the reviewer than disliked Gareth's book. His book was bizarre and creepy and the conclusion was pretty unrealistic.

4 out of 5 stars

An enjoyable read September 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Kieran, the hero, has basically grown up outside of England cares little for his title. He battles with guilt and shame at having had an affair with his brother's wife, both of whom are dead. He smokes and drinks and basically does little to care for himself. His lifestyle has gotten so bad that it is affecting his health and he suffers from severe pains. He figures there's no point in changing anything...br /br /Then he meets Camille. Kieran is at a card came when Camille's father, addicted to the game and broke, offers the winner Camille in marriage. Kieran, feeling bad for the girl, cheats and wins her.br /br /Overall, I enjoyed Never Romance a Rake. At the beginning of the Relationship there was little feeling between the two but it slowly into more. Kieran's illness plays an important part in the book and Camille's struggle between keeping her heart and giving it up was believable (unlike overdone in most books). I also liked how Kieran, after FINALLY seeing a doctor, actually followed the doctor's advice. He actually did get over his stubbornness. br /br /The reason why I didn't give the book a 5 is because I felt the love scenes were stale and lacking. I skipped over nearly all of them. Also, for a reader not familiar with the books it was difficult to keep track of all the other characters. Another minor complaint was that I sometimes got annoyed at Camille's constant usage of French. I'm sure most readers were as lost as I was when she spoke. I was also slightly disappointed in the epilogue, I felt as if it could have been better.br /br /Despite all of that, I do recommend Never Romance a Rake. This and The Devil You Know has made me want to read more books by this author.

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