IT
TAKES A RAKE
Historical Romance
AUTHOR:
Anna Bennett
RELEASE DATE:
January 23, 2024
PUBLISHER:
St. Martin’s Press
ISBN/ ASIN NUMBER :
9781250793959
RATING:
4.5
AUTHOR LINK:
https://annabennettauthor.com/
Miss Kitty Becket plans on pursuing her dreams of
becoming an architect. Bellehaven Bay’s first architectural design contest may
be her chance to accomplish it. Kitty knows she needs her childhood rival’s
expertise with numbers to win. In exchange for his help, she agrees to turn him
into a rake. Kitty never expected Leo to take to his lessons so well… Or the
way her heart behaves around him. Can Kitty entrust Leo with all her hopes and
dreams? Or will he ultimately betray her trust?
Leo Lockland is a strait-laced architect with a knack for
numbers and calculations. He leaves behind a promising architectural practice
in London to help his widowed mother. Leo has never forgotten his childhood
nemesis nor his feelings for her. He intends to pursue her at any cost, even
become a rake. Leo’s deeply guarded secrets may destroy any possibility he has
of winning her. Can Leo convince Kitty to take a chance with him? Or will he
lose his chance with her?
Leo and Kitty are great examples of opposites attract. Not
only in their personalities but in their architectural interests. Kitty likes
decorative and whimsical designs, whereas Leo prefers clean lines and aesthetics.
It is nice to see Kitty’s growth in the background of the first two books. I
admire her determination in following her dreams, despite public’s restrictions
on women. Kitty even knows her strengths and weaknesses in that regard. Leo is
a love. I like how he believes in and recognizes Kitty’s talent.
IT TAKES A RAKE is the third book in Anna Bennett’s
historical romance series, ROGUES TO LOVERS. This story can stand alone, but it
is better to read the prior ones before this. The first book, GIRLS
BEFORE EARLS, introduces the setting – a charming yet picturesque seaside town
called Bellehaven Bay. We also meet Kitty and learn about her circumstances.
I love how the couples from the previous books make
appearances throughout the story. It is great to see how Poppy and Kean and
Blade and Hazel’s lives are progressing. I do hope this is not the end of this entertaining
series. I can see the author continuing with Clara and Lucy – Blade and Hazel’s
adoptive daughters. They deserve their own happily-ever-after.
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