A review by hookedbythatbook
The Fake February Rake by Charlie Lane

4.0

A case of mistaken identity has Dr. Hades Jones scrambling to restore his reputation in this fun romantic caper. 

The Fake February Rake is the second book in The Rake Review series, one book for each month of the year written by different authors. And reminiscent of Bridgerton, it comes complete with its own scandal sheet, The Rake Review, penned by the Brazen Belle. Mr. February in our calendar of rakes is Dr. Hades Jones, who is not really a rake at all. 

I enjoyed every single word, the flow of each sentence, the pacing, and all the emotions it made me feel. Charlie Lane is a new-to-me author and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked reading this book. 

Ophelia’s father and Hades’s sister made some decisions that didn’t always make sense in the context of what I expected from them. It did serve to drive the story along somewhat but felt a bit out of place. And I didn’t always appreciate Ophelia’s attitude about ruining Hades’s career. 

This was a light-hearted, amusing read and Ophelia and Hades fit well together. I can definitely recommend this series if you like steamy historical romance. Each book stands well on its own. 

Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.