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bookfever's review against another edition
4.0
The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes was one spicy historical romance. I went into this book pretty blind and didn't expect at all what I got, it was so much more! I do love a good love story between a notorious rake and innocent debutante. My first Eva Leigh book definitely didn't disappoint!
At first glance this is a pretty straighforward premise that has been done a lot in historical romance: Rake Kieran Ransome needs to find a wife but has a terrible reputation so he turns to the most proper woman he knows, which just happens to be his best friend's little sister, Celeste Kilburn. She agrees to introduce him to the right people in society during the day if he shows her the wild and scandalous side of London at night. And so a deal was made.
Like I said before, the premise of the story isn't one that hasn't been done before in this genre but I did really enjoy reading it. And what made all the difference were the two amazing main characters. I absolutely loved them whether they were together or had seperate scenes. The both of them saw each other so clearly and accepted them wholly, something what both of their families didn't really do.
And the romance! Ugh! So hot, sexy and dirty. Literally got nothing negative to say about that. This author absolutely knows how to write spicy, fan-yourself, scorching scenes. I could've continued reading about Celeste and Kieran for many more chapters!
I, for one, can't wait to start the next book which is about Finn Ransome (Kieran's brother) and I know it's going to include a marriage of convenience. My absolute favorite trope in historical romance. I'm so excited!
At first glance this is a pretty straighforward premise that has been done a lot in historical romance: Rake Kieran Ransome needs to find a wife but has a terrible reputation so he turns to the most proper woman he knows, which just happens to be his best friend's little sister, Celeste Kilburn. She agrees to introduce him to the right people in society during the day if he shows her the wild and scandalous side of London at night. And so a deal was made.
Like I said before, the premise of the story isn't one that hasn't been done before in this genre but I did really enjoy reading it. And what made all the difference were the two amazing main characters. I absolutely loved them whether they were together or had seperate scenes. The both of them saw each other so clearly and accepted them wholly, something what both of their families didn't really do.
And the romance! Ugh! So hot, sexy and dirty. Literally got nothing negative to say about that. This author absolutely knows how to write spicy, fan-yourself, scorching scenes. I could've continued reading about Celeste and Kieran for many more chapters!
I, for one, can't wait to start the next book which is about Finn Ransome (Kieran's brother) and I know it's going to include a marriage of convenience. My absolute favorite trope in historical romance. I'm so excited!
amberleelettersandreads's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you so much to Avon, NetGalley, and the author for this eARC copy.
Okay, I loved this. It has so many things that I love in a historical romance - rake, good girl, they're both intrigued by each other. Let's see where this goes!
Kieran knows how to have a good time, and Celeste wants to be part of that world. Kieran and Celeste strike up a deal where Kieran takes her to adventurous places she wants to go, and Celeste takes him to society events in hopes of finding him a suitable wife. I loved Celeste's disguise, but also really loved that she considered her disguise as a part of her. They have lots of fun together, but their families have expectations for them that drive them apart. Throw in a blackmailing earl, and we've got a recipe for some drama.
Kieran and Celeste are super hot together, and we get some very steamy scenes. I love Kieran's artsy/poet side, too. When I saw the author had posted an inspo pic of Aidan Turner for Kieran, I could not contain myself. Absolutely perfect.
I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read Finn's story next!
Okay, I loved this. It has so many things that I love in a historical romance - rake, good girl, they're both intrigued by each other. Let's see where this goes!
Kieran knows how to have a good time, and Celeste wants to be part of that world. Kieran and Celeste strike up a deal where Kieran takes her to adventurous places she wants to go, and Celeste takes him to society events in hopes of finding him a suitable wife. I loved Celeste's disguise, but also really loved that she considered her disguise as a part of her. They have lots of fun together, but their families have expectations for them that drive them apart. Throw in a blackmailing earl, and we've got a recipe for some drama.
Kieran and Celeste are super hot together, and we get some very steamy scenes. I love Kieran's artsy/poet side, too. When I saw the author had posted an inspo pic of Aidan Turner for Kieran, I could not contain myself. Absolutely perfect.
I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read Finn's story next!
katiehasanxiety's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
anna1955's review against another edition
5.0
Screaming crying throwing up I’m in love with Kieran Ransome.
what_karla_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
4.5/5 stars
2.5/5 spice
Tropes:
Friends to lovers
Brother's best friend/ Best friend's sister
Poet MMC
Forced proximity
Banter and tension
Clandestine adventures
Dual POV
I read this series out of order, so I already knew a bit about Kieran and Celeste's story. However, that didn't take away from the adventure. This was a surprisingly spicy read... not in the sense that it was scene after scene of smut, but the language, descriptions, and tension leading up to each scene was present anytime the MCs were in each other's presence. The chemistry was palpable, and the flow of the story worked well with the growth of the MCs relationship. The adventures they went on were also fun to read about. It was an enjoyable story that had all the romance, angst, adventure, and spice that I love to read in historical romances.
Trigger/Content warnings:
Blackmail, misogyny, classism, explicit language, and sexual content
2.5/5 spice
Tropes:
Friends to lovers
Brother's best friend/ Best friend's sister
Poet MMC
Forced proximity
Banter and tension
Clandestine adventures
Dual POV
I read this series out of order, so I already knew a bit about Kieran and Celeste's story. However, that didn't take away from the adventure. This was a surprisingly spicy read... not in the sense that it was scene after scene of smut, but the language, descriptions, and tension leading up to each scene was present anytime the MCs were in each other's presence. The chemistry was palpable, and the flow of the story worked well with the growth of the MCs relationship. The adventures they went on were also fun to read about. It was an enjoyable story that had all the romance, angst, adventure, and spice that I love to read in historical romances.
Trigger/Content warnings:
Blackmail, misogyny, classism, explicit language, and sexual content
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Cursing, and Misogyny
solaana's review against another edition
Eh. The resolution of conflict felt very…half hearted? Half assed? Something.
bl00dsuccker's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
bugbread's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5