A Rake's Redemption

by Donna Lea Simpson

Stumbling upon an unconscious gentleman by the roadside, Phaedra Gillian, the spinster daughter of a vicar, soon learns that the man she is nursing back to health is Lawrence Jamison, Earl of Hardcastle, an infamous rogue who is known for his erotic exploits. Original.

Genres: Regency, Historical Romance, Regency Romance

254 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2002

About the author

Donna Lea Simpson is a nationally bestselling romance and mystery novelist with over twenty titles published in the last ten years. An early love for the novels of Jane Austen and Agatha Christie was a portent of things to come; Donna believes that a dash of mystery adds piquancy to a romantic tale, and a hint of romance adds humanity to a mystery story. Besides writing romance and mystery novels and reading the same, Donna has a long list of passions: cats and tea, cooking and vintage cookware, cross-stitching and watercolor painting among them. Karaoke offers her the chance to warble Dionne Warwick tunes, and nature is a constant source of comfort and inspiration. A long walk is her favorite exercise, and a fruity merlot is her drink of choice when the tea is all gone. Donna lives in Canada.
The best writing advice, Donna believes, comes from the letters of Jane Austen. The author wrote, in an October 26th, 1813 letter to her sister, Cassandra, “I am not at all in a humor for writing; I must write on till I am.”

Reviews

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was cute. I liked the progression of the romance. It felt more organic than instalove. I wish we could have gotten a sex scene though.

[Cary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story was tender and the dialog was clever and I liked it! Kisses were the extent of the romance but you knew it was brewing under the surface unlike one of the last books I read! It was an enjoyable way to spend one afternoon/evening!