Tuesday, November 12, 2019

#Review: THE RAKE'S REBELLION by Cynthia Breeding


  4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I've read by Ms. Breeding and it was a delightful read. Brice, Lord Barclay, gets the surprise of his life when he wakes up at a house party, only to learn that he is married to the American, Miss Sarah Vincent. Sarah grew up in a convent and neither she nor Brice wanted this marriage. They were tricked by Sarah's uncle into the marriage and due to a meddling aunt, there's no way out. Sarah is a shy, unassuming young woman and has no idea how the ton operates. With the help of her friend Caroline, Sarah slowly comes out of her shell and is determined to make her marriage work.

I loved the slow burn of the book and was glad the author had Sarah struggle with her own sexuality. Growing up in a convent, it would have been unrealistic if Sarah suddenly became a sexual being. Brice, on the other hand, rebels against the marriage, but soon learns that sometimes unwanted events could be just what he needs. Ms. Breeding does a great job of letting the reader into the character's feelings and motivations as they navigate a marriage in name only to a loving union.

I voluntarily read the advanced reader copy and all opinions are my own.



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