Lizzie's Rake...Review

About the book:
Can a rake reform his ways and truly love? Lizzie's head tells her one thing, her heart another.

Infamous rake and Corinthian, Maxim Beaufort, Earl of St. Ive, finding himself in possession of a property in Yorkshire, is unprepared for the changes it will bring into his life.

Irresistibly drawn to Elizabeth Granger, the former owner’s daughter, he attempts to help the family, finding himself filling the role of benefactor.

When the house is razed to the ground, he arranges for temporary accommodation for Elizabeth and her siblings on his estate and when Elizabeth rejects his proposal of marriage, he is nonetheless determined to win her over.

However, events and his reputation conspire to thwart his efforts and his course is one fraught with dangers.

Trust does not come easily and determined to protect her heart, Elizabeth struggles to resist her own longings. At times, their difficulties appear insurmountable but the earl is widely known as ‘The Indomitable’ and the name was not lightly earned.

I found this to be a charming book. Hazel has captured the Regency period perfectly. Elizabeth is a strong young woman who refuses to be pressured and Maxim is a man who unwillingly loses his heart to her. William and Lucy are sweet and completely taken with Maxim. Aunt Bella is simply lovely. With a bit of mystery and a lot of romance, Lizzie's Rake is a delightful read. I was surprised that it wasn't longer, but I soon realized that it was enthralling and just the right length.

I think that Maxim reformed a bit quickly, but perhaps finding his world unexpectedly turned upside down by a defiant girl was enough to do that. And, I do wish that we knew more about Elizabeth's older brother and what happened to him after he lost the estate by gambling. But, at any rate, Hazel has created some endearing characters. The romance is passionate, but sweet and appropriately honorable. A delightful, historical read and easily recommended.

Thanks to Pump Up Your Book Promotion for the opportunity to review this book.

You can find out more about Hazel Statham here, and read some interviews with Hazel at Fiction Scribe, Divine Caroline, and The Real Hollywood. For other reviews of this book check out these bloggers: The Bookstack, Long and Short Reviews, Cafe of Dreams, and The Book Connection.

You can get your own copy here.

Read 6/09

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3/5 Stars

Comments

  1. Thanks for the great review of Hazel's book. It would be wonderful if you could post it on Amazon.

    And thanks, too, for making mention of other stops along Hazel's tour. If anyone would like to follow Hazel's tour, they can visit http://virtualbooktours.wordpress.com/ each day in June to see where she is stopping next.

    Thanks again for hosting Hazel during her virtual book tour.

    Cheryl

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  2. Wonderful review Holly. I just started reading some Regency books of Heyers and really enjoying them. I'll add this one to the list.

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