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The Beaucroft Girls #2
Rake & Romance
Juliet's plans to wed Lord Elbourne come to naught when she discovers he's obliged to wed an heiress from overseas instead. To salvage her dignity, she enters into a ruse with the heiress's brother, whom she views as a rake. Unfortunately, he's also the most attractive man she's ever met.
When Cody Gryphon arrives in London from Texas, everyone seems to think he's just like his wicked cousin, Lord Zachary Gryphon. Furthermore, his uncanny resemblance to Zachary doesn't make it easy to establish himself. Nevertheless, he'll do anything to see his sister Stephanie wed to Lord Elbourne, including entering into a temporary engagement with her romantic rival, Juliet. Although he intends to return to Texas as soon as his sister is wed, he finds it increasingly difficult to resist Juliet's charms.
Can a rake and a debutante find their happily ever after?
When Cody Gryphon arrives in London from Texas, everyone seems to think he's just like his wicked cousin, Lord Zachary Gryphon. Furthermore, his uncanny resemblance to Zachary doesn't make it easy to establish himself. Nevertheless, he'll do anything to see his sister Stephanie wed to Lord Elbourne, including entering into a temporary engagement with her romantic rival, Juliet. Although he intends to return to Texas as soon as his sister is wed, he finds it increasingly difficult to resist Juliet's charms.
Can a rake and a debutante find their happily ever after?
203 pages, ebook
Published January 29, 2016
About the author
Suzanne G. Rogers
62 books302 followersSuzanne G. Rogers is a California native, but she changed coastlines and now lives in romantic Savannah, Georgia, on an island populated by deer, exotic birds, turtles, and the occasional gator. Writing blush-free young adult fiction is her passion.
Find her Historical Romance blog at https://suzannegrogers.com/
Find her Fantasy blog at https://childofyden.wordpress.com/
Find her Historical Romance blog at https://suzannegrogers.com/
Find her Fantasy blog at https://childofyden.wordpress.com/
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October 8, 2018
I really enjoyed this one. I was attracted to this selection originally as the wealthy hero to this one was born in England, but emigrated to Texas when he was a child and his sister born in Texas was the heroine for one of the side romances. Being an American reader I wondered how this was going to play out in Georgian/Regency era England for these characters romantically with these siblings' respective British love interests? The author made this credible that the sister Stephanie could attract a titled Lord despite how rough in manner and interests she was. Plus also made you cheer on Cody and Juliet that their ruse would become real and that they could overcome all their obstacles including Cody being determined to return to Texas.
Language: No profanity.
Sensuality: Clean traditional Georgian/Regency romance with only kisses. 2 characters from the prior first title in the series are pregnant.
Source: Amazon Prime Reading loan.
Language: No profanity.
Sensuality: Clean traditional Georgian/Regency romance with only kisses. 2 characters from the prior first title in the series are pregnant.
Source: Amazon Prime Reading loan.
November 8, 2018
Rake and Romance (The Beaucroft Girls #2) - PG
Violence: fisticuffs, beating
Language: nothing inappropriate
Sex: no sex, yes kisses
Definitely read this after Beaucroft Girls #1. It was really nice visiting with familiar characters and embracing new ones. Clever story.
Violence: fisticuffs, beating
Language: nothing inappropriate
Sex: no sex, yes kisses
Definitely read this after Beaucroft Girls #1. It was really nice visiting with familiar characters and embracing new ones. Clever story.
September 7, 2017
I didn't love this one quite as much as the 1st in the series, but it was an enjoyable story. I was strongly shipping Juliet and Elbourne in the first book, so when it turned out they were not going to make it I was rather disappointed. But I do like the characters they fell for instead, and it was nice to see that both of them got their HEA. The conflict in the book felt natural. I would definitely read more by this author. Recommended!
June 27, 2017
Part 2 of the Beaucroft Girls was almost as enjoyable as the first book. I enjoyed having all those characters I knew from before play a major part in this one. I got to catch up with everyone. There almost seemed to be too mu;ch going on but I reminded myself it is fiction.
May 1, 2018
Great series.
I wish there were more than two books. I loved the way the characters were developed and the twist and turns in the books. I couldn't put the two books down until I had devoured them.
I wish there were more than two books. I loved the way the characters were developed and the twist and turns in the books. I couldn't put the two books down until I had devoured them.
September 6, 2017
TERRIFIC,
This book was excellent. It exceeded my expectations after Kitty's story. And I like how all came together in this book. I do so love HAPPY endings. ENJOY.
This book was excellent. It exceeded my expectations after Kitty's story. And I like how all came together in this book. I do so love HAPPY endings. ENJOY.
May 23, 2018
Awesome
Another good book! Enjoyed the continuance of book 1!!
The couple with there loves intrigues, good ups and salvation
Made the stories awesome!
Another good book! Enjoyed the continuance of book 1!!
The couple with there loves intrigues, good ups and salvation
Made the stories awesome!
June 24, 2018
Romance
Thank you for sharing these wonderful romance novels series books. Please keep writing more of these wonderful books. Thank you
Thank you for sharing these wonderful romance novels series books. Please keep writing more of these wonderful books. Thank you
February 25, 2020
Another charming Romance by Suzanne Rogers. I enjoyed Cody and Juliet’s story as well as updates on the other characters from previous stories in this series.
December 19, 2017
There's quite a bit of suspension of disbelief required when the wealthy Texans take London by storm in the sequel to Ruse and Romance. Still, assuming anything is possible and good will win out over bad is a prerequisite to enjoying the romance novel. I was especially pleased that this novel caught up all the loose ends from book 1, even redeeming one of the worst characters from the first book.
March 6, 2017
Fun, clean romance!
If you loved 'Ruse and Romance' you will love Rake and romance even more! The story is fast fast-paced and moving and keeps the reader engaged. I will definitely be reading more from this author!
If you loved 'Ruse and Romance' you will love Rake and romance even more! The story is fast fast-paced and moving and keeps the reader engaged. I will definitely be reading more from this author!
April 7, 2016
Fantastic story! Juliette is about to be the laughing stock of the ton! When they find out she has been thrown over for an heiress, they will whisper and gossip. Ruining her very first season. She was expected to make a very good match with Lord Elbourne. They get on very well.
But then he finds out his family is in dire straights and in need of funds.
An American raised heiress will be his wife it seems.
To save her reputation she talks the heiresses brother into a ruse of an engagement.
The fun starts there!
This was a great read, fast paced for the most part. Reading about these couples was interesting and enlightening! One never knows ones self worth until it's obvious! LOL
It is a cathartic moment when you realize what you thought was love, really was not even close. And then realizing what you might do to keep that love is even better.
Excellent writing and pace. The only thing that was a detraction for me was the use of a lot of contractions. For some reason, this bothered me. But it was a good book and I will look for more by this author!
*Courtesy copy provided by The Romance Reviews
But then he finds out his family is in dire straights and in need of funds.
An American raised heiress will be his wife it seems.
To save her reputation she talks the heiresses brother into a ruse of an engagement.
The fun starts there!
This was a great read, fast paced for the most part. Reading about these couples was interesting and enlightening! One never knows ones self worth until it's obvious! LOL
It is a cathartic moment when you realize what you thought was love, really was not even close. And then realizing what you might do to keep that love is even better.
Excellent writing and pace. The only thing that was a detraction for me was the use of a lot of contractions. For some reason, this bothered me. But it was a good book and I will look for more by this author!
*Courtesy copy provided by The Romance Reviews
October 26, 2016
In Rake & Romance, Juliet’s sister Kitty, married happily and Juliet hopes to as well. Her intended, Augustus, will surely pop the question soon.
But his family falls on dire times and Augustus’ father decides to marry him to a Texas’ heiress.
The heiress doesn’t come alone, but with her brother Lord Cody Gryphon in tow. And though most everyone in town thinks him someone he’s not, for his sister’s sake and Augustus’ Juliet and Cody decide to announce their engagement–a ruse.
For Cody wants to return to Texas more than he wants a wife, and Juilet doesn’t really want to marry right now, especially a man so resembling one of her worst enemies—does she?
You’ll have to read to find out!
Rake & Romance by Suzanne G. Rogers is a charming story of redemption and love. Though this is the follow up to Ruse & Romance, you can read them as standalones, I think. If you enjoy Victorian romance do give Rake & Romance a try.
But his family falls on dire times and Augustus’ father decides to marry him to a Texas’ heiress.
The heiress doesn’t come alone, but with her brother Lord Cody Gryphon in tow. And though most everyone in town thinks him someone he’s not, for his sister’s sake and Augustus’ Juliet and Cody decide to announce their engagement–a ruse.
For Cody wants to return to Texas more than he wants a wife, and Juilet doesn’t really want to marry right now, especially a man so resembling one of her worst enemies—does she?
You’ll have to read to find out!
Rake & Romance by Suzanne G. Rogers is a charming story of redemption and love. Though this is the follow up to Ruse & Romance, you can read them as standalones, I think. If you enjoy Victorian romance do give Rake & Romance a try.
January 31, 2018
This story took place in England in 1845.
4 couples became acquainted or further acquainted:
Cody & Stephanie (H & h)
Gus & Stephanie (H's sis)
Zack and Vi (H's male cous)
Horatio & Adriona
This HR was good in parts. But some characters gave
knee-jerk reactions w/o thinking things through IE
the hero responded w/ anger after his widowed father
announced plans to re-marry. The heroine dwelled
too often on believing her sister the more beautiful
of the two.
4 couples became acquainted or further acquainted:
Cody & Stephanie (H & h)
Gus & Stephanie (H's sis)
Zack and Vi (H's male cous)
Horatio & Adriona
This HR was good in parts. But some characters gave
knee-jerk reactions w/o thinking things through IE
the hero responded w/ anger after his widowed father
announced plans to re-marry. The heroine dwelled
too often on believing her sister the more beautiful
of the two.
October 24, 2016
4.5 stars
If you read the previous book in this couplet, you may have misgivings about reading this offering. Don't. While the first book seemed more like a novella, lacking some depth and ending abruptly, this second book does know such thing. The writing is just a well done, but you also get the depth of character development and story resolution you expect. I recommend it.
If you read the previous book in this couplet, you may have misgivings about reading this offering. Don't. While the first book seemed more like a novella, lacking some depth and ending abruptly, this second book does know such thing. The writing is just a well done, but you also get the depth of character development and story resolution you expect. I recommend it.
December 2, 2016
Absolutely wonderful!
Suzanne G. Rogers has written a masterfully compelling story that is both enticing and clean. Well done. I really appreciate the fact that she draws a clear difference between infatuation and love, though I do wish she'd give love a little more time to develop. I truly enjoyed reading this book and I look forward to more by her!
Suzanne G. Rogers has written a masterfully compelling story that is both enticing and clean. Well done. I really appreciate the fact that she draws a clear difference between infatuation and love, though I do wish she'd give love a little more time to develop. I truly enjoyed reading this book and I look forward to more by her!
August 9, 2016
This is a good sequel; it wraps everything up nicely. The story goes in a slightly different direction then you first assume. I enjoyed it; nice, simple, clean read.
November 17, 2016
Rake & Romance book 2
After reading book one I had to read book. I wish there were more but since there were only two sisters .... well maybe we could follow the other women..
After reading book one I had to read book. I wish there were more but since there were only two sisters .... well maybe we could follow the other women..
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