How to Rescue a Rake

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The Book Club Belles' boldest heroine yet takes matters into her own hands when it comes to the rake of her dreams

Diana, newly single after breaking off her engagement, is acutely aware of the fact that she is now at the old age of twenty-sevenlong past the desirable marriage age for England's bachelorettes. But this realization becomes truly unbearable when Nathaniel Sherringham, a man whose proposal she once rejected, returns to town. His recently acquired wealth has the town spinning with gossip, and the most interesting story revolves around his announcement to marry a "suitable girl between the ages of fifteen and twenty-five." Sensing resurfacing feelings of heartbreak and regret, Diana leaves town to visit family in Bath. But when Nate also arrives in Bath, the two are forced to confront their tumultuous past. As old affections rekindle and damaged

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"Fresina gives a nod to her Book Club Belles reading selection, Jane Austen's Persuasion, by capturing the charm and sentiment of Austen's novel with her own hallmark emotional depth and likable characters. Fresina has crafted a quick-paced, atmospheric tale that's heartwarming story is just what many readers crave." - RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
" I read this book as a stand-alone novel, but I'm now eager to go back and read the earlier novels of the Book Club Belles! You can tell that their world is very Austenian, and as a fan of Austen, I'm eager to see how Fresina plays with the rest of her novels in her other books. Fresina's writing is smooth and quick, which made it a nice and easy read. Overall, How to Rescue a Rake is a charming and sexy story! " - Night Owl Review
"A fun, witty romance!" - Fresh Fiction

Author Bio

Born in England, Jayne Fresina was always entertained by her father's colorful tales of growing up in the countryside and surrounded by opinionated sisters. This childhood has created her inspiration for her beleaguered heroes and unstoppable heroines. She now lives in upstate New York. Learn more about the author at www.jaynefresinaromanceauthor.blogspot.com.