Books From the Backlog #142
Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf unread. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.
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This week's neglected book:
The Counterfeit Betrothal/The Notorious Rake by Mary Balogh
#2-3 Waite
Historical Romance
Released: 4.28.13
Pages: 546
Blurb:
New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh presents two of her classic Regency-era romances—seductive tales of ladies who are running away from love . . . and rogues who enjoy the chase.
A COUNTERFEIT BETROTHAL
Lady Sophia Bryant has no intention of marrying anytime soon. Her one desire is to reunite her parents, who have been estranged for fourteen years. Surely, if she happens to announce her betrothal—even a false one—they will be forced to see each other. Devilishly handsome Lord Francis Sutton seems perfect for such deceit, always agreeable to games of passion in which he has nothing to lose. The trap is set—if only Lady Sophia can keep her foolish heart from falling prey to her brilliant snares.
THE NOTORIOUS RAKE
Lord Edmund Waite is everything that Lady Mary Gregg despises: lewd, lascivious, mocking—the most incorrigible and successful rogue around. A bluestocking like her would never tempt a man whose taste runs to pretty playthings—so Mary is startled to find herself the object of Lord Edmund’s desires. Even more surprising is her reaction to his shocking advances. She may be a lady, but this man knows so well how to make her feel like a woman.
WHY DID I PICK THIS ONE?
I bought the book back in 2015 at a used bookstore while in my effort to acquire every Mary Balogh I came across. I've been slowly reading through the books on my shelf by her, but haven't picked one up in the last few months. However, I was reminded of this one when my Romance BINGO challenge called for me to read a book with 'Rake' in the title. Aha! We have a match.
I enjoy Mary Balogh's books so it will be fun to read this one that was an earlier effort and compare it to more recent reads.
