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A Rake's Redemption #1
Confronting a Rake
***A Steamy Regency Romance***
A straight laced governess and a handsome rake. Opposites most definitely attract.
Devlin Beaumont liked being a rake. Whiskey, women, and fun, what more could a man want? All that ends with an unexpected title, three young wards, and a beautiful governess. If that wasn't enough, there is the minor detail that someone is trying to kill him.
Rebecca Jones has to be ever mindful of society’s expectations. As the governess to three young girls, she must set an example. A requirement that is sorely tested with the arrival of the new Duke.
A straight laced governess and a handsome rake. Opposites most definitely attract.
Devlin Beaumont liked being a rake. Whiskey, women, and fun, what more could a man want? All that ends with an unexpected title, three young wards, and a beautiful governess. If that wasn't enough, there is the minor detail that someone is trying to kill him.
Rebecca Jones has to be ever mindful of society’s expectations. As the governess to three young girls, she must set an example. A requirement that is sorely tested with the arrival of the new Duke.
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First published June 9, 2016
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August 2, 2019
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The plot includes a straight-laced governess dedicated to three young girls and a handsome but insouciant duke. Will they be at each other's throats or will opposites attract?
Devlin Beaumont liked being a rake. Whiskey, women, and fun, what more could a man want?
All that ends with an unexpected title, three young wards, and a beautiful governess. If that wasn't enough, there is the minor detail that someone is trying to kill him.
A mystery emerges as multiple perilous accidents affected the Duke, nearly causing his death each time. The suspense builds throughout the book through a maze of twists and turns that either lends clues or distract from the person or persons behind all those unexplained accidents.
Rebecca Jones has to be ever mindful of society’s expectations. As the governess to three young girls, she must set an example. A requirement that is sorely tested with the arrival of the new Duke.
There are some grammatical errors, spelling errors, and era inconsistencies that should easily have been discovered with a dedicated proofreader.
This is a stand-alone book that provides a H.E.A.
This is a steamy Regency romance. So, those offended by such will want to avoid it.
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The plot includes a straight-laced governess dedicated to three young girls and a handsome but insouciant duke. Will they be at each other's throats or will opposites attract?
Devlin Beaumont liked being a rake. Whiskey, women, and fun, what more could a man want?
All that ends with an unexpected title, three young wards, and a beautiful governess. If that wasn't enough, there is the minor detail that someone is trying to kill him.
A mystery emerges as multiple perilous accidents affected the Duke, nearly causing his death each time. The suspense builds throughout the book through a maze of twists and turns that either lends clues or distract from the person or persons behind all those unexplained accidents.
Rebecca Jones has to be ever mindful of society’s expectations. As the governess to three young girls, she must set an example. A requirement that is sorely tested with the arrival of the new Duke.
There are some grammatical errors, spelling errors, and era inconsistencies that should easily have been discovered with a dedicated proofreader.
This is a stand-alone book that provides a H.E.A.
This is a steamy Regency romance. So, those offended by such will want to avoid it.
..
June 21, 2016
The first chapter was included with "The Earl's Regret" and it sounded like it would be good. However, the grammatical errors and the very poor punctuation led me to believe this was not edited at all. There were several places where it seemed as if the author let auto-correct choose the (incorrect) word to be used in a sentence. That, combined with a thin plot just ruined the book for me.
February 12, 2017
My Musings
I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish. The characters are engaging,the plot well thought out, and the ending is perfect. I will be looking for other books by this author.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish. The characters are engaging,the plot well thought out, and the ending is perfect. I will be looking for other books by this author.
November 16, 2016
I tried to finish this but the grammatical errors, incomplete sentences, and dubious historical accuracy (Gentleman Jim?--every Regency I've read has said Jack) made the story difficult to read. I tried skimming for a while but kept getting caught on typos. No more.
DNF 24%
DNF 24%
September 11, 2019
Confronting A Rake is an entertaining historical romance by G.L. Snodgrass. Ms. Snodgrass has provided readers with a well-written book populated with a fantastic cast of characters. Devlin is a rake when he finds himself suddenly with a title and three young females to raise. Rebecca is the governess of the new Duke's wards. Devlin and Rebecca's story is loaded with drama, humor, spice, action and suspense. I enjoyed reading Confronting A Rake and look forward to reading more from G.L. Snodgrass in the future. Confronting A Rake is book 1 of the A Rake's Redemption Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
August 6, 2019
Good
I found this a good book. Rebecca is a strong character. She takes care of everyone around her. Devlin is her hero and the new Duke to her 3 female charges. Can his new family work there way into his heart.
I found this a good book. Rebecca is a strong character. She takes care of everyone around her. Devlin is her hero and the new Duke to her 3 female charges. Can his new family work there way into his heart.
September 8, 2022
Short and sweet, ending felt a bit rushed but enjoyable all the same. Devlin was charming but Rebecca annoyed me with her insecurities that kept going round in circles.
November 9, 2017
Romance and suspence
This book contained both romance and suspence. Rebecca is a governess in charge of the Duke's three daughters. When he unexpectedly dies, Devlin inherits the title. Not wanting the inheritance, he tries to turn it down. After realizing he can't, he decides to go into the country to inspect the country estate with his two best friends. After discovering that he can't marry off his new wards, he decides to do what he needs to do before going back to London. He becomes besotted with Rebecca and attached to the girls without realizing it. A series of mishaps makes the new Duke realize that someone is out to get him. Devin is more concerned with something happening to Rebecca and the girls than to himself. Watching Devin put his life in danger in order to protect her and the girls, Rebecca decides that she was wrong with her first opinion of Devlin. The attraction is there between them but they don't know what to do about it. When they finally give into temptation, one freaks out and the other doesn't know how to get more. I have to admit that I never would have guessed who the person was that was out to get rid of the Duke and why. I think the ending could have been stronger but overall the book was enjoyable to read
This book contained both romance and suspence. Rebecca is a governess in charge of the Duke's three daughters. When he unexpectedly dies, Devlin inherits the title. Not wanting the inheritance, he tries to turn it down. After realizing he can't, he decides to go into the country to inspect the country estate with his two best friends. After discovering that he can't marry off his new wards, he decides to do what he needs to do before going back to London. He becomes besotted with Rebecca and attached to the girls without realizing it. A series of mishaps makes the new Duke realize that someone is out to get him. Devin is more concerned with something happening to Rebecca and the girls than to himself. Watching Devin put his life in danger in order to protect her and the girls, Rebecca decides that she was wrong with her first opinion of Devlin. The attraction is there between them but they don't know what to do about it. When they finally give into temptation, one freaks out and the other doesn't know how to get more. I have to admit that I never would have guessed who the person was that was out to get rid of the Duke and why. I think the ending could have been stronger but overall the book was enjoyable to read
November 14, 2016
I had forgotten I had put this author on my Not To Read Again list until I started this audiobook. The narration, first of all, is bizarre. Random American accents thrown in for the children, for example. I know there have been many mentions of the grammar, spelling, and misused words but most of those are not apparent in the audio version. The writing style, however, does come across and it's very stiff and heavy.
The story itself has been written by several other authors; Lord and governess is a common trope. And other authors have done it much better.
I was hoping this first in a new series would have improved on earlier books and would have a new narrator but no. Even the "mystery" was dull. I hope I remember this review when the next book is released.
The story itself has been written by several other authors; Lord and governess is a common trope. And other authors have done it much better.
I was hoping this first in a new series would have improved on earlier books and would have a new narrator but no. Even the "mystery" was dull. I hope I remember this review when the next book is released.
August 7, 2016
A lovely story issues with the actual writing
I loved the story and I loved the romance but it's not the best in terms of grammar and how it's written. At times I struggled to clearly understand what was being thought by the character and what was actually been said. The historical info was a little off as well but I will probably try another book by the author to see if it improves
I loved the story and I loved the romance but it's not the best in terms of grammar and how it's written. At times I struggled to clearly understand what was being thought by the character and what was actually been said. The historical info was a little off as well but I will probably try another book by the author to see if it improves
December 19, 2016
Reluctant Duke
I enjoyed reading this book as I liked both the heroine and the hero. Devlin never expected to be a Duke, but he takes on the responsibility of his wards and admires their governess. Rebecca loves her charges and tries to protect them. She is surprised that the Duke comes to love his charges. There is also a mystery that The Duke solves, and of course a happily ever after.
I enjoyed reading this book as I liked both the heroine and the hero. Devlin never expected to be a Duke, but he takes on the responsibility of his wards and admires their governess. Rebecca loves her charges and tries to protect them. She is surprised that the Duke comes to love his charges. There is also a mystery that The Duke solves, and of course a happily ever after.
September 7, 2019
The story might've been okay but I have. Never. Seen a book. With so many. Sentence. Fragments. Misused homonyms. Bad punctuation.
Seriously, now that everyone can publish their own books without having to run the gamut of publishing houses, everyone who passed fourth grade English class thinks they're a writer and don't need to pay an editor to fix their shit. Gah!
Seriously, now that everyone can publish their own books without having to run the gamut of publishing houses, everyone who passed fourth grade English class thinks they're a writer and don't need to pay an editor to fix their shit. Gah!
November 14, 2016
The book really needs more editing and typo/grammar corrections. Sorry, DNF.
August 11, 2020
There's not much here to recommend. I didn't like the plot. I didn't like the characters. And the romance positively sucked. And it was long. So long that it became torturous to finish.
I've read a bunch of this author's works and they're varying degrees of decency - but they usually have swoonworthy romantic moments. This did not.
Here's the problem - in 300+ pages we are shown pretty much nothing. There's no rhyme or reason to what the hero/heroine thinks. Rebecca in particular, swishes back and forth between hating him and not when he literally has not done anything. Devlin doesn't even think much of her. I liked the following thought.
Her intelligence was remarkable, he had always known that. But, there was more. Almost as if she thought herself his equal. The thought gave him pause. She was, he realized. One of the many reasons that he liked her so much.
Snodgrass, G.L.. Confronting a Rake (A Rake's Redemption Book 1) . Purple Herb. Kindle Edition.
Ah yes, how dare she think to be worthy of him. But then, on the other hand, she is an idiot. She whinges that he thinks her naive and innocent - um, maybe because you are? She had literally just asked a question she didn't know the answer to.
And then 300+ pages in SURPRISE! They're in love. No fkn idea why. But yay. And I think that may be worse than just having instalove cause at least with that it happens quick and you know what's going on - you don't expect more. Plus they get to the romance quick. This never gets to any romance and just suffers from indecision.
I wish I could rate negative stars. But I will settle for 1. But it's really -1. Or half a star. Something like that anyway. Read something else.
I've read a bunch of this author's works and they're varying degrees of decency - but they usually have swoonworthy romantic moments. This did not.
Here's the problem - in 300+ pages we are shown pretty much nothing. There's no rhyme or reason to what the hero/heroine thinks. Rebecca in particular, swishes back and forth between hating him and not when he literally has not done anything. Devlin doesn't even think much of her. I liked the following thought.
Her intelligence was remarkable, he had always known that. But, there was more. Almost as if she thought herself his equal. The thought gave him pause. She was, he realized. One of the many reasons that he liked her so much.
Snodgrass, G.L.. Confronting a Rake (A Rake's Redemption Book 1) . Purple Herb. Kindle Edition.
Ah yes, how dare she think to be worthy of him. But then, on the other hand, she is an idiot. She whinges that he thinks her naive and innocent - um, maybe because you are? She had literally just asked a question she didn't know the answer to.
And then 300+ pages in SURPRISE! They're in love. No fkn idea why. But yay. And I think that may be worse than just having instalove cause at least with that it happens quick and you know what's going on - you don't expect more. Plus they get to the romance quick. This never gets to any romance and just suffers from indecision.
I wish I could rate negative stars. But I will settle for 1. But it's really -1. Or half a star. Something like that anyway. Read something else.
August 12, 2019
Please find an editor....
or if you did have the book edited, get your money back. I have rarely seen as many sentence fragments and misplaced punctuation marks as this book sports. The grammar errors are so distracting they take away from the story, often requiring the reader to stop and reread.
The characters are fairly wooden, and their reactions inexplicable most of the time. For example, when the governess is first introduced she is described as plain, but no sooner does the new Duke see her than he is declaring her beautiful. The plot is tedious and fairly boring, I’d warn you that a spoiler is coming, but I’m sure you’ll figure out that the villain is the steward well before the Duke does.
or if you did have the book edited, get your money back. I have rarely seen as many sentence fragments and misplaced punctuation marks as this book sports. The grammar errors are so distracting they take away from the story, often requiring the reader to stop and reread.
The characters are fairly wooden, and their reactions inexplicable most of the time. For example, when the governess is first introduced she is described as plain, but no sooner does the new Duke see her than he is declaring her beautiful. The plot is tedious and fairly boring, I’d warn you that a spoiler is coming, but I’m sure you’ll figure out that the villain is the steward well before the Duke does.
September 29, 2020
Devlin Beaumont is happy as a rake, womanizing, gambling, and free from any responsibilities. When he unexpectedly inherits a Dukedom he's suddenly saddled with three young wards and their very attractive governess, Rebecca Jones. He also seems to be the target of a murder attempt that places them all in danger.
This was a steamy read with a few explicit scenes that are not described in detail. I liked the straight laced Rebecca and the three sweet girls, and Devlin's interactions with them were lovely. The mystery had me listening to the end. The narrator did do american accents for the girls, but it didn't detract too much from the narration. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
This was a steamy read with a few explicit scenes that are not described in detail. I liked the straight laced Rebecca and the three sweet girls, and Devlin's interactions with them were lovely. The mystery had me listening to the end. The narrator did do american accents for the girls, but it didn't detract too much from the narration. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
May 13, 2017
Um, nope! This story just didn't work for so many reasons. The plot didn't flow well. The hero and heroine had zero chemistry. The heroine was a governess who didn't know her place as a governess and repeatedly overstepped the boundaries of decorum. The hero was a duke with little to recommend him as far as character. I never became intrigued by the death of the previous duke or the fiery accidents that kept happening.
June 21, 2018
Well done.
Fun story. I aways love when a Duke falls for the governess. One of my favorite things about Regency romances. This one did not disappoint. I liked the interaction between the characters, even the kids. They were present, in age appropriate ways, as needed to further the story. Thank you. There was also just enough mystery and intrigue to add spice. A very nice blending. The ending was very satisfying with the added benefit of an excellent epilogue. Well done!
Fun story. I aways love when a Duke falls for the governess. One of my favorite things about Regency romances. This one did not disappoint. I liked the interaction between the characters, even the kids. They were present, in age appropriate ways, as needed to further the story. Thank you. There was also just enough mystery and intrigue to add spice. A very nice blending. The ending was very satisfying with the added benefit of an excellent epilogue. Well done!
November 25, 2020
This was ok. It was a nice enough story, although I never really took to Devlin. The characters could have been fleshed out a bit more, but it wasn't too bad. One thing that did really annoy me was the errors in writing. There were so many sentence fragments. I'd start reading a sentence only for it to stop abruptly and a new sentence would start. It was quite jarring, not to mention annoying.
Overall, though, it was a reasonable story and a pleasant enough read.
Overall, though, it was a reasonable story and a pleasant enough read.
November 12, 2016
Characters good; grammar, not so much
The story line is good, and the characters well realized. However, there were far more sentence fragments than style alone will allow. Also, there were misspellings, such as "axil" in place of "axle," the result of poor proofreading. I hope for a better showing next time.
The story line is good, and the characters well realized. However, there were far more sentence fragments than style alone will allow. Also, there were misspellings, such as "axil" in place of "axle," the result of poor proofreading. I hope for a better showing next time.
August 16, 2017
I thought it was just ok. I didn't like the fact that miss Jones questioned everything. I loved deviln's character, I loved how protective he was that's what I look for in books is protective men even if the women can defend herself. Everything else was good just the fact the she questioned everything and hid her feelings.
March 2, 2019
A steamy mystry
A steamy, fun read. It all starts with the shift in wind that fortold of change coming. A rake putting aside his London pursuits to care for his three wards might be due to their beautiful, intelligent, sharp, drabe clothed governess. The fact that dangerous accidents are happing seems to throw the pair together invoke protective instincts in both.
A good read.
A steamy, fun read. It all starts with the shift in wind that fortold of change coming. A rake putting aside his London pursuits to care for his three wards might be due to their beautiful, intelligent, sharp, drabe clothed governess. The fact that dangerous accidents are happing seems to throw the pair together invoke protective instincts in both.
A good read.
April 9, 2019
Worse of the ones I have read.
I usually do not give low stars to books, but this one was just to irritating to not. Big question for me is why are all the ladies in these books think of them so lowly, everytime. You have these strong characters then boom the moment they meet this man with broad shoulders she is putting herself down... to much . And this one was the worst of it.
I usually do not give low stars to books, but this one was just to irritating to not. Big question for me is why are all the ladies in these books think of them so lowly, everytime. You have these strong characters then boom the moment they meet this man with broad shoulders she is putting herself down... to much . And this one was the worst of it.
August 12, 2019
Good “Steamy” Romance Set in Regency Period
Albeit with a elements that stretch credulity a bit. Characters are appealing, a certain number of thrills as someone attempts to assassinate our hero, and three adorable female words for him to be paternal to words as he’s falling in love with their governess...
Albeit with a elements that stretch credulity a bit. Characters are appealing, a certain number of thrills as someone attempts to assassinate our hero, and three adorable female words for him to be paternal to words as he’s falling in love with their governess...
August 16, 2019
Great story
This is a wonderful story. With a great story line. Characters you can fall in love with .A young man becomes a Duke unexpectedly .and along that a ready family . Plus the love of his life .A young Governess
Not looking for anything .but protecting her 3 charges. But,,,
Finding love she! Never expected.
Thank you ❤
This is a wonderful story. With a great story line. Characters you can fall in love with .A young man becomes a Duke unexpectedly .and along that a ready family . Plus the love of his life .A young Governess
Not looking for anything .but protecting her 3 charges. But,,,
Finding love she! Never expected.
Thank you ❤
April 19, 2021
A well managed villain
These stories often have a plot where the main characters are in danger. But the villain is often easy to spot, and has a stupid motive. But this mystery could honestly have been anyone. No one appeared to have motive. The instances of danger were well timed. And the villain and motive made sense in the end. Nicely done.
These stories often have a plot where the main characters are in danger. But the villain is often easy to spot, and has a stupid motive. But this mystery could honestly have been anyone. No one appeared to have motive. The instances of danger were well timed. And the villain and motive made sense in the end. Nicely done.
July 12, 2025
Great story
The description of this book is not the same as the story inside its pages. But I continued to read anyway and enjoyed it very much. Got a little annoyed with the dithering, but got past it. Some typos throughout. Bottom line is that i enjoyed the story and characters.
The description of this book is not the same as the story inside its pages. But I continued to read anyway and enjoyed it very much. Got a little annoyed with the dithering, but got past it. Some typos throughout. Bottom line is that i enjoyed the story and characters.
November 19, 2016
I wasn't impressed with this story. Rebecca really annoyed me. She gets mad at Devilin no matter what he does, even when he is doing what she wants him to do. Besides that the book doesn't pull me in enough to want to keep reading or even care for the characters.
August 21, 2017
Wonderful
I could not wait to start this book after reading one of G L Snodgrass's other books. This book was as good as the first one. So full of love and adventure. Thank you!
I could not wait to start this book after reading one of G L Snodgrass's other books. This book was as good as the first one. So full of love and adventure. Thank you!
October 30, 2017
For the story I would’ve given a four. It’s a good story and it employs a good amount of sarcasm, which I enjoy very much.
However, as others state, this book may not have ever met an editor at all. How can you publish a book while not knowing the difference between ensure and insure?
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