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Cold-Hearted Rake Mass Market Paperback – Oct. 27 2015

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Lisa Kleypas is back with a stunning new historical romance!

Readers have long waited for the return of New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas to historical romance—and now she's back with her most breathtaking yet.

A twist of fate . . .

Devon Ravenel, London's most wickedly charming rake, has just inherited an earldom. But his powerful new rank in society comes with unwanted responsibilities . . . and more than a few surprises. His estate is saddled with debt, and the late earl's three innocent sisters are still occupying the house . . . along with Kathleen, Lady Trenear, a beautiful young widow whose sharp wit and determination are a match for Devon's own.

A clash of wills . . .

Kathleen knows better than to trust a ruthless scoundrel like Devon. But the fiery attraction between them is impossible to deny—and from the first moment Devon holds her in his arms, he vows to do whatever it takes to possess her. As Kathleen finds herself yielding to his skillfully erotic seduction, only one question remains:

Can she keep from surrendering her heart to the most dangerous man she's ever known?

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“Intricately and elegantly crafted, intensely romantic, and with secondary characters and an epilogue that will leave readers anxiously awaiting more. A gratifying series starter from a not-to-be-missed romance author.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“insightful characterization, an abundance of super-charged sexual chemistry, a dash of dry humor, and a to-die-for hero, all of which will have the author’s legions of fans giddy with delight at her triumphant return to historical romance.” — Booklist (starred review)

“A cadre of three-dimensional characters who captivate from the moment you meet them and a multi­layered plot that allows the characters to grow will keep fans intrigued by this addictive, rewarding story. [...] This delightful, compelling story is the first in Kleypas’s new Victorian series about the Ravenel family.” — Library Journal (starred review)

“Readers are introduced to the unforgettable characters and their original personalities through a delightful storyline peppered with sharp repartee and steamy sensuality. Yet it is the change in the characters’ motivations that intrigues and charms readers, moving this novel onto that special spot on readers’ keeper shelves.” — RT Book Reviews (top pick)

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Lisa Kleypas is back with a stunning new historical romance!

Readers have long waited for the return of New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas to historical romance—and now she's back with her most breathtaking yet.

A twist of fate . . .

Devon Ravenel, London's most wickedly charming rake, has just inherited an earldom. But his powerful new rank in society comes with unwanted responsibilities . . . and more than a few surprises. His estate is saddled with debt, and the late earl's three innocent sisters are still occupying the house . . . along with Kathleen, Lady Trenear, a beautiful young widow whose sharp wit and determination are a match for Devon's own.

A clash of wills . . .

Kathleen knows better than to trust a ruthless scoundrel like Devon. But the fiery attraction between them is impossible to deny—and from the first moment Devon holds her in his arms, he vows to do whatever it takes to possess her. As Kathleen finds herself yielding to his skillfully erotic seduction, only one question remains:

Can she keep from surrendering her heart to the most dangerous man she's ever known?

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon (Oct. 27 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062371819
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062371812
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 210 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.64 x 2.64 x 17.15 cm
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Lisa Kleypas is the author of a number of historical romance novels that have been published in fourteen languages. In 1985, she was named Miss Massachusetts and competed in the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City. After graduating from Wellesley College with a political science degree, she published her first novel at age twenty-one. Her books have appeared on the New York Times bestseller lists. Lisa is married and has two children.

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Alison
5.0 out of 5 stars Can’t put it down
Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2023
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Mili Fay
4.0 out of 5 stars Maybe 3.5 Stars. Entertaining, but it could have been better.
Reviewed in Canada on August 25, 2016
The writing in these novels is excellent, but the story... I have this wonderful ability to get over a lot of things in romance novels, because I've accepted that most of them lack true substance and are indulgent fantasies.

If a man pulled the crap Devon did in this day and age... Once again I have to thank the feminists for changing a woman's fate.

Saying that, I like the flawed nature of the characters.

Devon is not evil, he just acts out due to his bad temper. I totally understand this. Most of the time I'm a very pleasant person and my goal in life is to make people around me smile if I can't make them happy. However, I tend to bottle all the negative emotions. Inevitably there comes the time when someone or something pushes my buttons and I'm filled with such rage that a part of me is almost looking down on me unable to understand my passionate anger. Today, I deal with this by going up to my room until the storm passes. When I was younger, I would lash out and say cruel things I did not mean.

I write this, because I understand Devon lashing out when he's been saddled with obligations he did not want. He was so overwhelmed by responsibilities he did not want to deal with them. Once he comprehended the enormity of his responsibility he rolled up his sleeves and got to work.

Kathleen is a brat at times, but she is basically a child who suddenly became a matron and was saddled with responsibilities, too. I understand the magical power of lust to a virgin, but I did not see her giving in so easily. She talks a lot about respectability. She should have demanded marriage, especially living back in the day. She acts as if she does not know her own mind, and that is not a woman I wish to identify with as I read the romance. It's almost as if she is pretending to be spunky when she is not spunky at all.

I liked the other characters in the book and am looking forward to reading their stories.

As I said, when I let a lot of the things go, I did find this story entertaining. However, there could have been more character and plot development.

The audiobook was excellent. MJ was great as usual.

I borrowed the audiobook from Toronto Public Library.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2018
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Loved every minute of my introduction to this author will defintely be reading much much more.
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Kurt
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on February 27, 2018
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Great characters, one of my favourite authors. I'm always happy when my husband buys me LK books
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Alan Cross
3.0 out of 5 stars Not her best
Reviewed in Canada on October 28, 2015
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With this novel and the last Travis book It should be an embarrassment of riches but for me, neither book was her best. I found myself putting down this novel instead of devouring it in a single gulp. For Lisa, the writing felt forced with info dumps and forced complications. It was not her usual fluid, easy read and I didn't detect her usual passion for her characters. I will give her another shot with Helen's story but part of me wonders if she's simply tired of the genre.
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Amelia
5.0 out of 5 stars it's Lisa Kleypas at her best!!
Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2015
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I was not disapointed AT ALL!!! it's Lisa Kleypas at her best!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Unexpectedly Addicting Historical Romance
Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2020
This was an unexpectedly addicting read! I don't know why I'm surprised because I've read (and loved) Lisa Kleypas' works in the past but I didn't expect to love this story as much as I did. If I had had the time, I would have read this in one sitting with no questions asked.

Whether it be because of the humour, the characters, the slow burn romance, or the chemistry...everything combined and created an amazing read. The balance between the historical background and a modern writing style made it easy to fall into the story.

Both of the main characters were stubbornly likeable and the rest of the characters were also charming and humorous. I'm excited to dive deeper and get to know the other characters more in the future books of this series.

The end left off with a a surprising cliffhanger surrounding a couple of the side characters in this story so I'm very interested to see what will happen in the next novel. I definitely would recommend this book to those who often read in the historical romance genre, but I also would recommend it to others who read outside of that genre and need somewhere to start.
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Cleverly Beary
2.0 out of 5 stars Devon and Kathleen are a particularly unlikeable couple
Reviewed in Canada on March 25, 2019
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Neither Devon nor Kathleen are particularly likeable. He's a jerk and his brother Weston does more to save his estate than he does, even though Devon inherited the earldom. She's a hypocrite - she constantly judges her 3 sisters in-law for propriety and their marriage prospects, when her own widowhood is based on a lie, and she's sneaking around with her late husband's cousin a few months after his death. They're so self-absorbed, they deserve each other. The secondary characters of Helen and Winterbourne were way more interesting and what kept me reading to the end.
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Gatorfan
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the hero and his brother
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2021
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COLD-HEARTED RAKE is a standalone read with a happy ending. It is quite sexy at times so if that is an issue, better pass on this one. All that being said, and since I am reviewer 1000+ I doubt this one will ever be read. BUT I am so in love with this story that there is no way I could not write and say how much I loved it. I don't think ANYONE can write a historical novel as good as Ms. Kleypas. God, I love her books. It makes me want to live during that time period. Then again, the way some of the live it would never suit!! Course, I probably would have been a kitchen maid so... The time period is 1875 November. Hampshire, England.

Devon, 28 a rake of the highest order has just inherited a dukedom that he never in a million years wanted. He is now an Earl and he has inherited many things, one the ancestral home of the Revenel's. Most what he has inherited is a bucket load of debt. The home is tumbling down around their feet. The previous Earl's have been more interested in having a good time at gaming halls, etc. than looking after their properties. Plus, he has no idea how to be an Earl. He wasn't raised to inherit. His stupid cousin had to get his neck broke when he fell off a horse, drunk, and that left the title to come to him. He plans to just sell everything and keep the title.

Kathleen was married to his cousin for 3 days when he died. Left her a very young window and responsible for his three sisters. She is barely older than the oldest Helen. And then the 19 year old twins. Raised only in the country they are use to running wild and doing pretty much as they please. But not Helen. She is the quiet sensible one. The one that looks after her mother's orchid collection.

Kathleen and Devon butt heads from the very first encounter. He is overbearing and she comes right back at him. This story is so good as Devon totally changes who he is. His brother, who is always with him, has a great wit and he brings a lot of laughter to the story. Not to mention Hamlet.

One reviewer said they hated Kathleen. I really don't see how they could. Considering her parents sent her to England to be raised by friends when she was only 5. They put her on a boat with a nanny and left her. The maid let her know if she didn't stop crying she would leave her and she would really be alone. She never saw her parents again. Then she was raised by two people that filled her head with stupid beliefs. She has not had it easy. Then she is to be married off to a drunk that she barely knows. He dies and she is now responsible for his sisters with barely enough money to support them. Her father tells her not to return home and to find her own way. If they are turned out of the only home they have ever know, and the Earl has the right to do that, she will have to find a small place for them to live. Advantageous marriages is out of the question for the girls. They have no money to give them a season and most decent men eligible to marry want a wife with money. Things do not look good.

But as always Ms. Kleypas has woven all this into a very good story and a touching, and sexy, love story. I loved it as always. I have never read a book of hers that I did not want to give it a 10. As to the low star reviews, I don't think they understand the period and what life was like for a woman. Could not own property, had no say in anything, was suppose to sit and sew and play the piano. No life really. It is easy to understand how some would rebel. I thought this was a great story and I HIGHLY recommend it.

I was not paid for this review. I am not a writer nor do I know one. I am not kin to this author. I am a reader and this is my opinion, nothing more, nothing less. 1/28/2021
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Buba
5.0 out of 5 stars Cold-Hearted Rake, livro 1 da série The Ravenels
Reviewed in Brazil on December 12, 2019
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Cold-Hearted Rake é o primeiro livro da série The Ravenels.
O ponto central é a bela história de amor entre Devon e Kathleen, porém este romance vai muito além.
A trama traz um diversificado mix de romance, ação, com uma boa dose de humor graças as gêmeas Pandora e Cassandra, porém talvez o aspecto mais encantador deste romance esteja no desenvolvimento dos diversos relacionamentos dentro do núcleo familiar Ravenel.
Se a história peca por algumas vezes deixar em segundo plano o romance entre o casal de protagonistas, por outro Lisa Kleypas mostra todo o seu talento ao detalhar a dinâmica dentro do núcleo familiar dos Ravenel.
Com maestria e riqueza de detalhes a autora tece a história da improvável família Ravenel: 3 jovens irmãs órfãs que foram neglicenciadas pelos pais emocionalmente ausentes, 1 cunhada recentemente viúva e os 2 primos distantes que de repente se veem às voltas com as responsabilidades de assumirem o comando da família. Praticamente estranhos que aos poucos passam a formar uma verdadeira família. Belos momentos em que a autora começa a arquitetar o arcabouço da família, de um grupo de parentes distantes sem qualquer afinidade a um grupo familiar coeso, afetuoso e solidário.
Este belo romance pode ser lido stand-alone porém a obra termina no que pode ser considerado um semi “cliffhanger”.
Assim, a resolução de alguns conflitos pendentes se dá em Marrying Winterborne, o livro 2 da série.
Cold-Hearted Rake leva 5 estrelas apesar das pequenas falhas. Diversão garantida num romance doce, sexy e com a dose certa de ação e conflito.
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JET
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2017
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I loved this. I am not keen on Victorian settings, much preferring Georgian as a more earthy time. But this was excellent, touching on how land was in the descent as a source of power and wealth and how various industries were in the ascent. But this was just the background to wonderful characters and excellent story telling. A love affair to warm to.
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ちえ
4.0 out of 5 stars 素晴らしい
Reviewed in Japan on August 10, 2019
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心理描写、登場人物がお互いに良い影響を与えて、成長して変貌していく様子が読んでいて心強く、困難に立ち向かって行きていく時、人はどうあるべきか、よくわかります。愛、恋愛に関する食い違いも。現代に通じる男女の感覚の違いですね
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Dan
3.0 out of 5 stars Lisa puoi fare di meglio
Reviewed in Italy on May 27, 2016
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Ho iniziato a leggere questo nuovo libro della Kleypas con grande entusiasmo, nonostante fosse disponibile solo in inglese, quando ho saputo che è il primo di una nuova serie romance. L’aspettativa era quella di leggere una nuova raccolta di avventure, come quella delle Wallflowers o della serie Hathaway, che mi sono piaciute moltissimo.
Questo primo romanzo però non è niente di particolare, principalmente a causa di una trama molto dispersiva: c’è la storia d’amore, ci sono le sorellastre della protagonista, poi si parla di come gestire una tenuta e della gestione dei fittavoli, e poi di come allevare cavalli, e quindi di come coltivare le orchidee, e dei primi viaggi in treno, e del Natale in arrivo e di altro ancora.
Insomma, la trama è fitta di elementi e situazioni che, a mio parere, la complicano inutilmente e appesantiscono la storia centrale, con il risultato di rendere più interessanti alcuni personaggi di secondo piano rispetto ai protagonisti.
Per quanto riguarda la storia d’amore, la protagonista, Kathleen, non mi è piaciuta, l’ho trovata noiosa e inutilmente pedante e penso che anche Devon, il protagonista maschile, si sia prestato un po’ troppo al tira e molla della loro relazione. Invece West promette bene (forse perché fa un po’ l’occhiolino a Leo?) e anche la storia nascente di Helen e del burbero signor Winterborne lascia ben sperare per il prosieguo della serie.
Le tre stelle sono date sulla fiducia nella capacità della Kleypas di recuperare con i prossimi libri.
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