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Never Romance a Rake | 
 enlarge | Author: Liz Carlyle
Publisher: Pocket
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 6884
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Edition: 1st Pocket Books Pbk. Ed
Number Of Items: 1
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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In this sizzling third book in New York Times bestselling author Liz Carlyle's compelling historical trilogy, a cynical rake joins a sinister game of cards with dangerously seductive stakes.If he wins this hand...Shunning 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. Will he win her heart?Abandoned 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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 My favorite in the series August 27, 2008
I actually gave a pretty bad review to 'Never Decieve a Duke' because of Gareth's highly disturbing past but I did like Liz Caryle's writing, so I picked this one up.
This was a great reforming the rake story. These severly flawed characters are thrown together and you watch them develop. I loved that Camille was not an imature wimp and that Kiernan could finally show his softer side with her.
I recommend.
 Gets better by the second half of the novel August 18, 2008
At first I thought I would hate this novel because the leads were so unlikable. Kieran, Baron Rothwell is a wastrel with little personality and Camille Marchand is coldly calculating. They meet under strange circumstances; Camille's father has wagered her in a card game. Camille is illegitimate, extraordinarily lovely, aloof and resigned to her fate, so Kieran wants her instantly and wins her.
They immediately leave for London where Kieran has Camille ensconced with his respectable cousin. He agrees to the marriage after he discovers that Camille will only inherit her grandfather's money if she marries an Englishman and produces an heir, and her time is close to running out according to the will. Camille wants her independence and a child with no husband to interfere with her life after her child is born. She is in essence a twenty-first century woman trapped in the 19th century, quite the forward thinker. Kieran is accommodating to this because he just wants a few tumbles and is content for Camille to lead her own life.
Fortunately these characters develop some kindness, compassion and an interest in each other half way through the novel; otherwise I would have stopped reading. Camille, whose husband describes her as cold, soon realizes that she is. And Kieran soon finds his wife charming and irresistible. They do have many obstacles to overcome, namely Kieran's terrible childhood in Barbados, his illness and ennui and Camille's deep distrust of men. This is handled deftly and this couple learns to trust and believe in a future together.
Can't make my mind up about rating August 11, 2008
This is my least favorite book of the series. It had all the potential to be a really romantically suspenseful book but somehow missed the spot. It was if Caryle was trying too hard. I really struggled through two thirds of the book and really only got into it in the last few chapters, which is why I eventually decided on 3 stars as opposed to 2 stars. Carlyle is one of my top 5 - 8 authors and I highly recommend previous works.
engaging Regency romance August 7, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Comte de Valigny and Baron Rothewell play cards with the stake being the former's beautiful daughter Camille Marchand. However, neither rake factored in the reaction of the stakes. Camille loathes her father who had no use for a female offspring until she turned into a rare beauty he could peddle amidst the Ton. She knows the Baron's reputation as a scoundrel who prefers spending time with his mistress than any Ton social event. However, he is shocked when his winning comes willingly as she sees the rogue as the lesser of two evils.
As they spend time together, Camille finds herself attracted to the tender caring Kieran. She is able to somehow see past his facade into his soul yearning for more but expecting less. Kiernan is shocked how much he cares for Camille as he sees inside her heart to find the identical darkness covering a yearning for love. However, her father ruthlessly plans to use her as a tool to harm Kieran with a secret about his daughter that she is unaware of; but dear old dad placed his bets against love.
This is an engaging Regency romance starring two likable protagonists who readers will bet against them forging a permanent relationship; he is a true blood rake and she distrusts aristocratic males as her father taught her well. Sub-genre fans will enjoy their battles as love has left both bewildered and frightened while her opportunistic vile daddy dearest sees a chance to win a pot with this pair. Liz Carlyle deals three of kind with this fine NEVER ROMANCE A RAKE (see NEVER DECEIVE A DUKE and NEVER LIE TO A LADY).
Harriet Klausner
 Great Rake Great Romance August 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The story line is already described elsewhere in reviews. I did find it credible, unlike a couple of other reviewers. The author has already developed the character of our Rake, Kieran in other stories, but does a thorough job of reintroducing us to him and giving us his back story. I had no problem believing that he wanted to rescue Camille and that he had the "mine" reaction of desire to her immediatly. I also found Camille's reaction to Kieran, her stomach hitting bottom, and a reaction of desire believable.
I confess a bias toward this author's books. I love her characters; the reintrodction of these "old friends" as I think of them, in successive books. Ms. Carlyle is an excellent writer, and thank the gods she has incredible editors. I never get sidetracked by offensive grammatical and typographic errors.
I find all of the love scenes well done and HOT; and the interactions between the characters very realistic. She is an author that does the rare thing for me, her characters take on life and make the story multidimensional not just a flat read.
Unless she changes radically, I will be a fan for life.
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