{"id":28027,"date":"2022-02-24T07:29:27","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T12:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/?p=28027"},"modified":"2022-10-16T03:46:23","modified_gmt":"2022-10-16T03:46:23","slug":"review-the-good-girls-guide-to-rakes-by-eva-leigh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/24\/review-the-good-girls-guide-to-rakes-by-eva-leigh\/","title":{"rendered":"Review \u2764\ufe0f The Good Girl&#8217;s Guide to Rakes by Eva Leigh"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-28027\" data-postid=\"28027\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-28027 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_bbbcac8 tb_first tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner gutter-narrow col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_49667e8 first\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_7036296 rounded drop-shadow customBorderRad_top image-center auto_fullwidth tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n\t\t    <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/the-good-girls-guide-to-rakes-eva-leigh.jpg?resize=338%2C500\" width=\"338\" height=\"500\" title=\"Review \u2764\ufe0f The Good Girl&#8217;s Guide to Rakes by Eva Leigh\" alt=\"Review \u2764\ufe0f The Good Girl&#8217;s Guide to Rakes by Eva Leigh\">\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n    \t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_a1982ef customBorderRad_bottom repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">When Kieran Ransome\u2019s latest antics result in a massive scandal, his father issues an ultimatum: find a respectable wife or inherit nothing. But as one of London\u2019s most inveterate scoundrels, Kieran doesn\u2019t know any ladies who fit the bill. Or does he?<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Celeste Kilburn is a society darling, beloved by influential members of the ton. But keeping a spotless reputation leaves little room for adventure and she longs to escape her gilded cage, especially with her impending engagement to a stuffy earl. When Kieran\u2014her older brother\u2019s best friend and an irresistibly attractive rogue\u2014begs for her help, Celeste makes a deal: she\u2019ll introduce him to the right social circles if he\u2019ll show her the scandalous side of London.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">In between proper teas and garden parties, Kieran escorts Celeste\u2014disguised as \u201cSalome\u201d\u2014to rowdy gaming hells, wild f\u00eates, and sensual art salons. As they spend more time together, their initial attraction builds to a desperate desire that neither can ignore. But when someone discovers their midnight exploits, Celeste\u2019s freedom and reputation are endangered, and Kieran must save the woman he loves\u2026 respectable or not.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_23787e9 last\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_2d1ea91  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25881 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-recommends-banner-1.png?resize=296%2C72\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong><br \/>Release Date:<\/strong> Feb 22, 2022<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Last Chance Scoundrels<br \/><\/em><strong>Book:\u00a0<\/strong>1<br \/><strong>Heat Level:<\/strong> Hot<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0HarperCollins<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Avon Books<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $5.99<\/p><hr \/><p><br \/><br \/><\/p><p><strong><em>I\u2019m inspired to poetry&#8230; more like bawdy limericks after Leigh\u2019s latest.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This first in the <em>Last Chance Scoundrels<\/em> series sets the stage for lovely trio of books that continues in the London Leigh\u2019s created. There\u2019s plenty of homages to previous series, as well as surprise cameo by the infamous, and incomparable lady, <em><strong>Beverly Jenkins<\/strong><\/em>. I definitely think this story is perfect if you want heroes who empower women and women who aren\u2019t afraid to embrace that offer, seeking what they desire.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We have on end the rakehell, <strong>Kieran Ransome<\/strong>. Third son, whose known about town for his hedonistic tendencies and inability to stop flirting for five seconds. Of course, after a particular bad decision he\u2019s faced with the ultimatum of shaping up his image and marrying. The only recourse he sees is to employ the help his best friend\u2019s younger sister, <strong>Celeste<\/strong>. Her impeachable, respectable image will gain him entrance back into polite society and in front of debutantes.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Of course Celeste isn\u2019t going to agree without getting something in return. Every good girl wants to be bad, Celeste is no exception. She\u2019ll help Ransome, only if he takes her on excursions to experience the same events and locales he enjoys freely as a man. Cue all the private time and falling in love while doing things deemed inappropriate by society.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This book is tropey goodness all packaged up for my enjoyment. Ransome is also a poet and there is poetry not to mention a lovely lyrical way that Ransome speaks. Is internal thoughts are truly matching to how I believe poets work. Emotions so vibrant and vivid. Celeste is the perfect foil, a beautiful young woman tired of being in a cage and seeking an opportunity to feel alive. What better way than a young rakehell who despises having to change who is and would love to share his experiences even if he thinks otherwise.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Overall, Leigh\u2019s latest was a nice escape from my daily duties of figuring out dinner and household chores. I can\u2019t wait to see what happens with Finn\u2019s story, Kieran\u2019s older brother. Not to mention the stage being set for our last scoundrel, Dom. I highly encourage those who love a good Bridgerton story get in on this series.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>~ Landra<\/em><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_eb0616c customBorderRad repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3IkGFDD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apple.co\/3pbPKY3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">iBooks<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/the-good-girls-guide-to-rakes-eva-leigh\/1139566621?ean=9780063082632\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">B&amp;N<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/the-good-girl-s-guide-to-rakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Kobo<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Eva_Leigh_The_Good_Girl_s_Guide_to_Rakes?id=ZgcwEAAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Google Play<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            \t    <\/div>\n\t    <!-- \/row_inner -->\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/module_row -->\n\t<\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Kieran Ransome\u2019s latest antics result in a massive scandal, his father issues an ultimatum: find a respectable wife or inherit nothing. 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But as one of London\u2019s most inveterate scoundrels, Kieran doesn\u2019t know any ladies who fit the bill. Or does he?<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Celeste Kilburn is a society darling, beloved by influential members of the ton. But keeping a spotless reputation leaves little room for adventure and she longs to escape her gilded cage, especially with her impending engagement to a stuffy earl. When Kieran\u2014her older brother\u2019s best friend and an irresistibly attractive rogue\u2014begs for her help, Celeste makes a deal: she\u2019ll introduce him to the right social circles if he\u2019ll show her the scandalous side of London.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In between proper teas and garden parties, Kieran escorts Celeste\u2014disguised as \u201cSalome\u201d\u2014to rowdy gaming hells, wild f\u00eates, and sensual art salons. As they spend more time together, their initial attraction builds to a desperate desire that neither can ignore. But when someone discovers their midnight exploits, Celeste\u2019s freedom and reputation are endangered, and Kieran must save the woman he loves\u2026 respectable or not.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-recommends-banner-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong><br \/>Release Date:<\/strong> Feb 22, 2022<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Last Chance Scoundrels<br \/><\/em><strong>Book:\u00a0<\/strong>1<br \/><strong>Heat Level:<\/strong> Hot<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0HarperCollins<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Avon Books<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $5.99<\/p><hr \/><p><br \/><br \/><\/p><p><strong><em>I\u2019m inspired to poetry... more like bawdy limericks after Leigh\u2019s latest.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This first in the <em>Last Chance Scoundrels<\/em> series sets the stage for lovely trio of books that continues in the London Leigh\u2019s created. There\u2019s plenty of homages to previous series, as well as surprise cameo by the infamous, and incomparable lady, <em><strong>Beverly Jenkins<\/strong><\/em>. I definitely think this story is perfect if you want heroes who empower women and women who aren\u2019t afraid to embrace that offer, seeking what they desire.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We have on end the rakehell, <strong>Kieran Ransome<\/strong>. Third son, whose known about town for his hedonistic tendencies and inability to stop flirting for five seconds. Of course, after a particular bad decision he\u2019s faced with the ultimatum of shaping up his image and marrying. The only recourse he sees is to employ the help his best friend\u2019s younger sister, <strong>Celeste<\/strong>. Her impeachable, respectable image will gain him entrance back into polite society and in front of debutantes.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Of course Celeste isn\u2019t going to agree without getting something in return. Every good girl wants to be bad, Celeste is no exception. She\u2019ll help Ransome, only if he takes her on excursions to experience the same events and locales he enjoys freely as a man. Cue all the private time and falling in love while doing things deemed inappropriate by society.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This book is tropey goodness all packaged up for my enjoyment. Ransome is also a poet and there is poetry not to mention a lovely lyrical way that Ransome speaks. Is internal thoughts are truly matching to how I believe poets work. Emotions so vibrant and vivid. Celeste is the perfect foil, a beautiful young woman tired of being in a cage and seeking an opportunity to feel alive. What better way than a young rakehell who despises having to change who is and would love to share his experiences even if he thinks otherwise.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Overall, Leigh\u2019s latest was a nice escape from my daily duties of figuring out dinner and household chores. I can\u2019t wait to see what happens with Finn\u2019s story, Kieran\u2019s older brother. Not to mention the stage being set for our last scoundrel, Dom. I highly encourage those who love a good Bridgerton story get in on this series.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>~ Landra<\/em><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3IkGFDD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apple.co\/3pbPKY3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iBooks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/the-good-girls-guide-to-rakes-eva-leigh\/1139566621?ean=9780063082632\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B&amp;N<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/the-good-girl-s-guide-to-rakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kobo<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Eva_Leigh_The_Good_Girl_s_Guide_to_Rakes?id=ZgcwEAAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28027","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28027"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28027\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28991,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28027\/revisions\/28991"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28989"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28027"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28027"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28027"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}