Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read.
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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.
To be honest, this got me at “her older brother’s best friend and an irresistibly attractive rogue”. I’m just a sucker for that! 😍
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I laughed so hard when I read your comment, Stephanie, because that is exactly why this book got me, too! xD Great pick, indeed 😉
I’m a simple person, I don’t need much 🤣
I love the book title but it begs for a sequel: The Bad Girl’s Guide to Rakes.
I think I need to read this, I’m getting some Bridgerton vibes, lol. Thanks for introducing it to me!
YES! 😀
I love this cover! I hope you enjoy this one when you get around to reading it!
Me too! 😍
This sounds so fun, and I love the old-school romance vibes of the cover!
Yes! I loooove the cover! 😍
It’s been a while since I read anything with the brother’s best friend trope, I’ll have to check it out!
It’s one of my favorite tropes!
Ohh, this one looks and sounds so good!! Love it! I hope you enjoy when it comes out and you get to read it~
Can’t wait! 😍
I hope you enjoy this one! It sounds good. 🙂
Thank you, I hope so too!
I hope you love it!
This sounds like a lot of fun! Especially the visits to the more scandalous sites!
This is outside of my usual genres, but it sounds like it could be a fun read!
Is this part of her “80s movies as histrom” series? It sounds like a good time!
As Tammy mentioned above, getting some Bridgerton vibes here indeed (and I’m waiting for season 2 to start soon in March!).
I’m so excited for season 2!
I don’t know why but I love the word “rake” in a novel LOL
Let;s face it: an irresistably attractive rogue will always hit the ~right~ spot!
Ooh this sounds so good and well… I just commented that I want to read more historical romance so of course I added this to the TBR for sure 🙂