The Rake's Daughter - (The Brides of Bellaire Gardens) by Anne Gracie (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

An earl is forced to play matchmaker for the daughters of a rake in a smart and witty new Regency romance from the national bestselling author of The Scoundrel's Daughter.

Recently returned to England, Leo, the new Earl of Salcott, discovers he's been thrust into the role of guardian to an heiress, the daughter of a notorious rake. Even worse, his wealthy ward has brought her half-sister, the beautiful but penniless Isobel, with her. Leo must find Clarissa a suitable husband, but her illegitimate half sister, Izzy, is quite another matter. Her lowly birth makes her quite unacceptable in London's aristocratic circles.

However, the girls are devoted to each other and despite the risk of scandal if Izzy's parentage is discovered, they refuse to be separated. To Leo's frustration, nothing will convince them otherwise. Even worse, sparks fly every time Leo and Izzy interact.

Called away to his country estate, Leo instructs the young ladies to stay quietly at home. But when he returns, he's infuriated to discover that Izzy and Clarissa have launched themselves into society -- with tremendous success! There's no going back. Now Leo must enter society to protect Clarissa from fortune hunters, and try not to be driven mad by the sharp-witted, rebellious, and intoxicating Izzy.

Review Quotes

"A light read that will draw in readers looking for a strong-willed heroine who knows her own worth."
--Library Journal

"The characters in The Rake's Daughter have vibrant, rich personalities that make it easy to root for them."
--BookPage

Praise for the novels of Anne Gracie

"This duel between determined male suitors and reluctant ladies is grounded with authentic emotional connections and a well-crafted plot. Paired with colorful secondary characters--which include three adorable little girls, a cat, one extremely annoying mother and several quirky gentlemen--the result is a thoroughly entertaining tale. Readers are in for a treat."
--Shelf Awareness, on The Scoundrel's Daughter

"I never miss an Anne Gracie book."
--Julia Quinn, New York Times bestselling author

"For fabulous Regency flavor, witty and addictive, you can't go past Anne Gracie."
--Stephanie Laurens, New York Times bestselling author

"[A] confection that brims with kindness and heartfelt sincerity...you can't do much better than Anne Gracie who offers her share of daring escapes, stolen kisses, and heartfelt romance in a tale that carries the effervescent charm of the best Disney fairy-tales."
--Entertainment Weekly

"With her signature superbly nuanced characters, subtle sense of wit, and richly emotional writing, Gracie puts her distinctive stamp on a classic Regency plot."
--Chicago Tribune

"Anne Gracie's writing dances that thin line between always familiar and always fresh."
--New York Journal of Books

"Will keep readers entranced.... A totally delightful read!"
--RT Book Reviews

About the Author

Anne Gracie is the award-winning author of the Marriage of Convenience, Chance Sisters, and Brides of Bellaire Gardens romance series. She started her first novel while backpacking solo around the world, writing by hand in notebooks. Since then, her books have been translated into more than sixteen languages, and include Japanese manga editions. As well as writing, Anne promotes adult literacy, flings balls for her dog, enjoys her tangled garden, and keeps bees.