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Reformed Rakes #3
Brazen
A rake known for his seductive charm marries the one woman determined to resist his brazen smile.
Braden Fulke, the Duke of Melbourne, is a devil-may-care rogue and a shameless charmer. Rebelling against the day he must marry a bride chosen or him when he was a boy, he refuses to take life’s pleasures for granted. But when his Scottish betrothed tracks him down in London, he is surprised to find her so formidable…and so lovely.
Moira Dunn has no desire to marry the bold and rakish duke, but she has a responsibility to fulfill her duty as the lady of Dunnwood. She proposes a compromise—handfast to each other for a year and day, which will fulfill their commitment under the betrothal, then go their separate ways.
Though passion flares easily between them, Moira is determined not to fall in love with her temporary husband. Can a brazen rake convince his resistant bride that there is more to their marriage than desire?
Braden Fulke, the Duke of Melbourne, is a devil-may-care rogue and a shameless charmer. Rebelling against the day he must marry a bride chosen or him when he was a boy, he refuses to take life’s pleasures for granted. But when his Scottish betrothed tracks him down in London, he is surprised to find her so formidable…and so lovely.
Moira Dunn has no desire to marry the bold and rakish duke, but she has a responsibility to fulfill her duty as the lady of Dunnwood. She proposes a compromise—handfast to each other for a year and day, which will fulfill their commitment under the betrothal, then go their separate ways.
Though passion flares easily between them, Moira is determined not to fall in love with her temporary husband. Can a brazen rake convince his resistant bride that there is more to their marriage than desire?
92 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 6, 2019
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About the author
Amy Sandas
115 books344 followersMy love of romance began one summer when I was thirteen and complained of boredom. I ended up with one of my mother's Barbara Cartland books and an obsessive interest that expanded from there. My affinity for writing began with sappy pre-teen poems and led to a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis on Creative Writing from the University of Minnesota--Twin Cities.
I love pizza, wine, and dark brooding heroes! With a husband, three kids, and two dogs at home, it can be difficult to find the time (and the motivation!) to write. But somehow the words keep showing up on the page. I am endlessly grateful to the many wonderful readers who enjoy my books and ask for more!
I love pizza, wine, and dark brooding heroes! With a husband, three kids, and two dogs at home, it can be difficult to find the time (and the motivation!) to write. But somehow the words keep showing up on the page. I am endlessly grateful to the many wonderful readers who enjoy my books and ask for more!
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
March 13, 2023
I liked it, but I would like to read more casual dialogues between the MCs; they are almost only together for sex, which is a shame as I enjoyed their interaction at the beginning of the book.
February 10, 2023
Heroine: Moira Dunn, 24. A Scottish woman who runs the family estate.
Hero: Braden Fulke, age unknown. Duke of Melbourne. An Englishman and confirmed rake.
Date: 1829 (prologue = 1822; epilogue = 1830)
How they meet: Moira and Braden’s grandfathers arranged a marriage between them when they were children. After not seeing one another for an unknown number of years, in this book Moira shows up at Braden’s home wanting to resolve the situation with the marriage contract.
What happens: Moira suggests handfasting as a way to meet the terms of the marriage contract since neither seems interested in marrying. They would live as husband and wife for a year and a day, then could go their separate ways. If he doesn’t agree, she will sue for breach of contract. She tells him to come to Scotland if he is interested in the handfasting option.
Verdict: I loved this story, probably even more than I might have otherwise because I was frustrated with the last book I read and this was the perfect palate cleanser. It is short, sweet, and low angst. Granted, there isn’t much to the plot and there isn’t much character development, but if you are looking for a light, happy read this is a good one to try. I thought the intimate scenes were well written and contributed to the storytelling. It is the third in a novella series, but reads fine as a standalone.
Steam-level: Steamy and explicit
Rating: 5 stars
Hero: Braden Fulke, age unknown. Duke of Melbourne. An Englishman and confirmed rake.
Date: 1829 (prologue = 1822; epilogue = 1830)
How they meet: Moira and Braden’s grandfathers arranged a marriage between them when they were children. After not seeing one another for an unknown number of years, in this book Moira shows up at Braden’s home wanting to resolve the situation with the marriage contract.
What happens: Moira suggests handfasting as a way to meet the terms of the marriage contract since neither seems interested in marrying. They would live as husband and wife for a year and a day, then could go their separate ways. If he doesn’t agree, she will sue for breach of contract. She tells him to come to Scotland if he is interested in the handfasting option.
Verdict: I loved this story, probably even more than I might have otherwise because I was frustrated with the last book I read and this was the perfect palate cleanser. It is short, sweet, and low angst. Granted, there isn’t much to the plot and there isn’t much character development, but if you are looking for a light, happy read this is a good one to try. I thought the intimate scenes were well written and contributed to the storytelling. It is the third in a novella series, but reads fine as a standalone.
Steam-level: Steamy and explicit
Rating: 5 stars
July 11, 2023
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Another fabulous (third and final) novella in Amy Sanda’s Reformed Rakes series. Ms Sandas has writing novellas down to a fine art - nothing is lost, the story is utter perfection! The H and h are superbly drawn and their journey into love is delightful. I’m so happy to have discovered this writer and am (at this very minute) going to order some more of her books.
Another fabulous (third and final) novella in Amy Sanda’s Reformed Rakes series. Ms Sandas has writing novellas down to a fine art - nothing is lost, the story is utter perfection! The H and h are superbly drawn and their journey into love is delightful. I’m so happy to have discovered this writer and am (at this very minute) going to order some more of her books.
April 21, 2021
Reformed Rakes Box Set (novellas)
Wicked 3.5 steamy
Dangerous 4 steamy
Brazen 4 steamy
Wicked 3.5 steamy
Dangerous 4 steamy
Brazen 4 steamy
June 17, 2021
3.5 stars
August 10, 2019
Good but way too short
I enjoyed the story, but wish it had been more substantial. The length fell short of novella, really was a short story. The characters were interesting shells. Would've captured hearts had they been fully developed.
Although entertaining, for me the value didn't merit the price.
I enjoyed the story, but wish it had been more substantial. The length fell short of novella, really was a short story. The characters were interesting shells. Would've captured hearts had they been fully developed.
Although entertaining, for me the value didn't merit the price.
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