Never Romance a Rake

Starred review from August 1, 2008
When the Comte de Valigny offers his daughter Camille Marchand as the prize in a high-stakes card game, Kieran Rothewell is surprised to realize thathe is willing to do anything to keep the other ruthless players from winning the lovely lady. But once Kieran has won Camille, he isntsure what do with her. Camille does her best to convince Kieran that marriage would offerpractical advantages for them both. To inherit her grandfathers considerable fortune, Camille must wed an English nobleman, and she is willing to share her inheritance with Kieran. Although Kieran could care less about Camilles money, he is not immune to her unique charm, but Camille soon discovers that marrying a rake isntthe simple business transaction she envisioned. Carlyle brings her Neville family trilogy to a splendidly satisfying conclusion with the captivating story of a deliciouslytormented hero who finds his romantic redemption with a delightfully unconventional heroine. Lushly sensual and lusciously witty, Carlyles latest historical romance is superb.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2008, American Library Association.)