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A Rake of His Own

Stariel, Book 5

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A Rake of His Own

By: AJ Lancaster
Narrated by: Nicholas Boulton
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Marius Valstar doesn’t know which is worse: the dead body in his greenhouse or the naked fae prince on his desk.

The only rakes of interest to Marius are garden tools, not fae princes. Certainly not the arrogant, selfish fae prince he has the misfortune to have a history with.

But when Prince Rakken turns up naked and bleeding in Marius’s college the same day a body appears in his greenhouse, scruples must take second place to solving a murder that could unravel the delicate balance between humans and fae.

Marius’s own developing magical powers are more hindrance than help, as is Rakken’s bloodied past. Forced to work together, they must forge an uneasy alliance if they are to track down the killer. But how can Marius trust the man who represents everything he’s trying to avoid?

A Rake of His Own is a steamy m/m gaslamp fantasy featuring a melodramatic fae prince, a beleaguered botanist, and a second-chance enemies-to-lovers romance. It occurs chronologically after the events of The Stariel Quartet, but can be listened to as a standalone.

©2022 AJ Lancaster (P)2023 Podium Audio Fantasy Gaslamp Romance Royalty Fiction Heartfelt Feel-Good Magic
Engaging Romance • Wonderful Narration • Captivating Mystery • Beautiful Writing • Magical Worldbuilding • Witty Banter
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It is rare to see something original. This detective, murder mystery, faery, and hot love genre’s the sweet surprise of the decade. AJ, your brain is a fascinating creature!

sweet surprise

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Hetta and Wyn was a very cute story, but Marius and Rakken?! Glorious!! As soon as I finished, I immediately started it over. I couldn't get enough! I would LOVE another book with Marius and Rakken.

My favorite in the series, hands down!

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I loved all of it - the development of Marius and Rake’s as individuals and their relationship was beautifully done and within a good murder mystery melding earth & fairy. Nicholas Bolton was a wonderful narrator as well.

superb combination of story & narration

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Not sure how the internet brought me to this book but am so grateful to find it. Loves this read, lively mystery, love passion and emotion with great narration.
Well worth the credit.

Great mystery with opposites attract.

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I know this is sort of blasphemy since this is the spin off book, but I loved this so much! The relationship dynamic is so sweet in its convoluted way and also highly on point for the anxious/avoidant attachment dynamic.

Probably my fav in the series

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loved it and the pacing was quite good. was a bit worried the romance would feel contrived but it actually ultimately slowed down at just the right time. the detective story was well done as well and I would be open to reading more by this author.
Narrator did a good join with voices making each unique and imparting emotion well. easy to hear and understand.

a good romance +detective story

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You can definitely listen to this as a standalone, though I think it would have been even more enjoyable had I listened to the others. I think knowing their interactions before would have made it even funnier and adorable. That said - I still absolutely LOVED this book. The humor, the steamy, the mystery, the world building. Great world building, just from this single book!! Great, great listen!!!

Loved!

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I loved the first 4 books of the Stariel series, probably one of my all time favorite fantasy series. The writing is masterful and poetic in places that does not burden the flow of action. Well done! A Rake of his own, book 5, is described as a steamy man on man romance…not my cup of tea. But I decided to listen to it as I wasn’t ready to let go of the characters and storyline. I applaud the author for the warning (“steamy m/m romance”) as I was far warned. The sex scenes were far too explicit for me but as you can imagine the substance of the story and the quality of the writing made it worth that part.

Good story about magic and love

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Love the humor woven in with the fantasy and romance and drama and action. I could live in this world of Mortals and Faeries forever!

Romance, fantasy, humor- perfect combo!

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Nicolas Bolton has an absolutely delicious voice. He does a superb job narrating this fabulous, steamy, romantic and fantastical murder mystery. Throughly enjoyable. I highly recommend.

Steamy fantasy/ murder mystery

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