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A Rake's Reward
- The Merry Men Series, Book 3
- Narrated by: Harry Singers
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
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Publisher's summary
Fans of Julia Quinn will love this romp through Regency London through the eyes of an American with Independent Ideas.
A treasure lost…
American Sara Whately came to England with a single goal: recover a long-lost family treasure. Her father had long ago renounced his title and abandoned his country, but desperate financial straits call for desperate measures. Gaining access won’t be easy. The jewels are hidden on an estate Sara’s grandfather lost long ago in an unlucky turn of the cards. And then there’s the vexing, villainous, valiant Viscount Reath…
A jewel of a woman…
Sinclair Stratton, Lord Reath has always gotten everything he wants—money, privilege, and woman. But after ten years in India, he’s returned to England, ready to make amends for his youthful follies. He plans to return his ill-gotten estate to its rightful owner, but the man is impossible to find. And despite still being one of the most sought-after rakes in town, the bold American beauty he keeps encountering seems to be immune to his charms and dashing good looks.
While Sara has promised to not just search for her grandfather’s jewels, but make an attempt at fitting into society, it might just be that Viscount Reath is the treasure she actually needs.
This is the second book in The Merry Men Quartet, four friends whose stories had to be told.
Look for the other books in the series!
An Exotic Heir
The Merry Marquis
A Dandy in Disguise
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- Sue
- 04-22-24
Youthful folly
The consequences of youthful folly, is something I hazard everyone has felt at one time or another. Lord Reath was a gambling rake, who had reformed. He is trying to make good on a gamble he won as a youth. Sara is an American, outspoken, confident, with no filter. I felt she was portrayed as bumbling and naïve a bit too much. Their escapades are entertaining. I enjoyed the story. The narration was well done. I received a free copy of this audiobook and am voluntarily leaving my review.
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- MrsH
- 10-16-24
A Delightful, Romantic Adventure
“A Rake's Reward” by Meredith Bond is a charming Regency romance that deftly weaves a tale of treasure hunting, family honor, and unexpected love. Sara Whately is a strong-willed, intelligent heroine with a clear mission: reclaim her family’s lost treasure. What starts as a straightforward quest for jewels, however, becomes complicated when she meets Sinclair Stratton, the rakish Viscount Reath, whose devil-may-care exterior hides surprising depth and a desire to make amends for past mistakes.
The chemistry between Sara and Sinclair is palpable, and their verbal sparring is full of wit and tension, making their eventual romance feel both earned and deeply satisfying. Sinclair is particularly compelling as a reformed rake who brings both charm and vulnerability to the story. Watching him fall for the fiery, independent American is as delightful as it is inevitable.
The treasure-hunting plot adds a layer of intrigue to the romance, keeping the pace brisk and the stakes high. The English society setting, combined with Sara’s outsider status as an American, adds additional tension and drama to her interactions with the ton, giving the story a fresh perspective.
The only reason this isn’t a full five stars is that some of the secondary characters and plotlines could have used more development, particularly the resolution of the treasure hunt, which felt slightly rushed.
Overall, “A Rake's Reward” is an engaging, enjoyable read that strikes a great balance between romance, adventure, and character growth. Perfect for fans of historical romance who enjoy strong heroines and reformed rakes.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. My review is voluntary and my honest assessment and interpretation of the story. Neither author, publisher, narrator, or producer have had any influence on my review.
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- Becky
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An American in regency London.
A clean regency story of an American girl that doesn't understand London's culture. It is slow moving with a little humor, a rake that is trying to reform, a girl with an ulterior motive and an aunt that wants to find her a man. A nice story, indeed.
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Thanks to StoryOrigin and the author for gifting me this book. This is my honest review.
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- Laura
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An American In Regency England
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- Jocelyne
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Clean, Sweet, and Entertaining Regency Romance!
This is the second book in The Merry Men Quartet Series, a Regency Romance. I liked this clean, sweet, and entertaining slow burn Regency Romance! The characters are well developed, and interesting. Harry Singers did a great job bringing this story to life. #StoryOrigin
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