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Blog Tour & ARC Review: The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes (Last Chance Scoundrels #1) by Eva Leigh
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Series: Last Chance Scoundrels #1
Author: Eva Leigh
Published March 31st 2022 by Mills & Boon
Goodreads Synopsis
In USA TODAY bestselling author Eva Leigh's new novel a notorious rake and an innocent debutante strike a scandalous bargain...
When Kieran Ransome’s latest antics result in a massive scandal, his father issues an ultimatum: find a respectable wife or inherit nothing. But as one of London’s most inveterate scoundrels, Kieran doesn’t know any ladies who fit the bill. Or does he?
Celeste Kilburn is a society darling, beloved by influential members of the ton. 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. 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.
In between proper teas and garden parties, Kieran escorts Celeste—disguised as “Salome”—to rowdy gaming hells, wild fêtes, and sensual art salons. As they spend more time together, their initial attraction builds to a desperate desire that neither can ignore. 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.
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Review
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher. This in no way impacted on my view.
For years, Kieran Ransome and his brothers have been able to get away with being rogues about town. But when they convince their best friend, Dom, to jilt his bride - who just happens to be Kieran's younger sister, Willa - the Earl and Countess, along with Mr Kilburn proclaim that Kieran, Dom, and Finn have a year to marry someone respectable, or lose their inheritance. None of them have any sort of reputation that a respectable woman would go near them, but luckily Dom's sister, Celeste, is known as society's darling, and will be able to help them get on the right track. But Celeste is sick of the stuffy ton rules, especially when she's being forced into a match at the end of the season, and she has a deal in mind. Celeste will help introduce Kieran to the right people, if he shows her the 'disreputable' side of London, all before the Season's end. Masquerading as 'Salome', Celeste discovers the other side of London, and another side of Kieran too. She might always have had feelings for her brother's best friend, but it seems now that they might be reciprocated - but can they be together?
This may just be my favourite of Eva's books. I've loved them all, but The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes definitely has a special place in my heart. From the very first pages, it's clear that this series is going to be special, and Kieran and Celeste have a chemistry like no other. I've always liked the friend's-to-lovers trope, and it was executed so perfectly here. Because of the way they were 'forced' together, the feelings between them were able to grow naturally, and both Kieran and Celeste could discover another side to each other in a way no one has ever before. I feel as if this book has definitely set up for the others in the series, but in no way detracts from the couple's romance. I adored how it concluded, and that Celeste was finally able to live her life how she wanted, and not constrained to so many rules and regulations! Another hit from this amazing author!
Dates Read:
February 27-March 2, 2022
Rating
4 Stars
Eva Leigh is a USA Today romance author who has always loved romance. She writes novels chock-full of determined women and men who are here for it. She enjoys baking, spending too much time on the Internet, and listening to music from the ’80s. Eva and her husband, author Nico Rosso, live in Central California.
