Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean (English) Paperback B

Description: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean Lady Calpurnia Hartwell has always followed the rules, rules that have left her unmarried--and more than a little unsatisfied. And so shes vowed to break the rules and live the life of pleasure shes been missing. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Readers will delight in this brand-new trade paperback edition of New York Times bestseller Sarah MacLeans debut novel--featuring her sexy, funny, emotionally rich writing and one of the fiercely feminist heroines that made Entertainment Weekly crown her "the utterly intoxicating queen of historical romance."There are things a lady simply does not do. She does not smoke. She does not fence or attend duels. She does not fire a pistol, and she never, ever sneaks into a mens club for a night of gambling and...other excitements. Calpurnia Hartwell has spent a lifetime following the rules and, as a reward, shes been forgotten at the edges of society, unnoticed...and unsatisfied. So, whats a girl to do, but break the rules and get a taste of the life shes been missing? Once Callie throws herself into a bold new world, she fast realizes a taste wont ever be enough. Shes going to need a partner--someone who knows everything about rule-breaking. Someone like Gabriel St. John, Marquess of Ralston--charming and handsome, with a scandalous reputation matched only by his wicked smile.But the further Callie ventures into this new world, the further she gets from her familys expectations and all she once held dear. Will she be brave enough to leave her old life behind? Because shes about to break the most important rule of all--the one that says pleasure-seekers should never fall in love. . . Back Cover A lady does not smoke cheroot. She does not ride astride. She does not fence or attend duels. She does not fire a pistol, and she never gambles at a gentlemens club. Lady Calpurnia Hartwell has always followed the rules, rules that have left her unmarried--and more than a little unsatisfied. And so shes vowed to break the rules and live the life of pleasure shes been missing. But to dance every dance, to steal a midnight kiss--to do those things, Callie will need a willing partner. Someone who knows everything about rule-breaking. Someone like Gabriel St. John, the Marquess of Ralston--charming and devastatingly handsome, his wicked reputation matched only by his sinful smile. If shes not careful, shell break the most important rule of all--the one that says that pleasure-seekers should never fall hopelessly, desperately in love . . . Author Biography A life-long romance reader, Sarah MacLean wrote her first romance novel on a dare, and never looked back. She is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of romances translated into more than twenty languages, a romance columnist, and the co-host of the weekly romance novel podcast, Fated Mates. A graduate of Smith College and Harvard University, she lives in New York City. Review "Sarah MacLeans books are fierce." -- Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series"I recommend anything by Sarah MacLean." -- Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author"MacLeans books should be required reading...She is, without question, the elegantly fuming, utterly intoxicating queen of historical romance." -- Entertainment Weekly"MacLeans devilishly fun debut novel is an absolute delight: rich in supple wit, suffused with sensuality, and enlivened with a wonderfully engaging cast of characters." -- Booklist (starred review) on Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake"The nineteenth-century clothes are luscious, the twenty-first sensibility is raunchy, and its all implausible, escapist fun." -- Publishers Weekly on Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake"Sarah MacLean reinvents the historical romance for the modern reader. Dont know if you would enjoy historical romance? Do yourself a favor and discover the compelling magic of Sarah MacLean. Her sharp, edgy, witty and intense novels overflow with cross-genre appeal." -- Amanda Quick, New York Times bestselling author"Bestseller MacLean (Daring and the Duke) launches her Hells Belles series with a sizzling, adventurous Victorian romance...This promises good things to come." -- Publishers Weekly"With the splendidly conceived launch to her new Hells Belles series, RITA award-winning MacLean aptly demonstrates that her literary magic never loses its allure by gifting readers with both an extraordinarily memorable cast of characters and a fiercely feminist storyline powered by ample measures of intense sensuality and sharp wit." -- Booklist Long Description Readers will delight in this brand-new trade paperback edition of New York Times bestseller Sarah MacLeans debut novel--featuring her sexy, funny, emotionally rich writing and one of the fiercely feminist heroines that made Entertainment Weekly crown her "the utterly intoxicating queen of historical romance." There are things a lady simply does not do. She does not smoke. She does not fence or attend duels. She does not fire a pistol, and she never, ever sneaks into a mens club for a night of gambling and...other excitements. Calpurnia Hartwell has spent a lifetime following the rules and, as a reward, shes been forgotten at the edges of society, unnoticed...and unsatisfied. So, whats a girl to do, but break the rules and get a taste of the life shes been missing? Once Callie throws herself into a bold new world, she fast realizes a taste wont ever be enough. Shes going to need a partner--someone who knows everything about rule-breaking. Someone like Gabriel St. John, Marquess of Ralston--charming and handsome, with a scandalous reputation matched only by his wicked smile. But the further Callie ventures into this new world, the further she gets from her familys expectations and all she once held dear. Will she be brave enough to leave her old life behind? Because shes about to break the most important rule of all--the one that says pleasure-seekers should never fall in love. . . Review Quote With the splendidly conceived launch to her new Hells Belles series, RITA award-winning MacLean aptly demonstrates that her literary magic never loses its allure by gifting readers with both an extraordinarily memorable cast of characters and a fiercely feminist storyline powered by ample measures of intense sensuality and sharp wit.--Booklist Details ISBN0063230356 Author Sarah MacLean Series Love by Numbers Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 0063230356 ISBN-13 9780063230354 Format Paperback Series Number 1 Pages 432 Publication Date 2022-03-22 UK Release Date 2022-03-22 DEWEY FIC Audience General Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2022-03-22 Imprint US Avon Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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