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A Good Rake Is Hard To Find

A Good Rake Is Hard To Find, April 2015
Lords of Anarchy #1
by Manda Collins

St. Martin's Press
Featuring: Lord Frederick Lisle; Leonora Craven
320 pages
ISBN: 1250061067
EAN: 9781250061065
Kindle: 1250061067
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"The death of a friend will draw together his sister and his friend as they search for the killer."

Fresh Fiction Review

A Good Rake Is Hard To Find
Manda Collins

Reviewed by Leanne Davis
Posted April 5, 2015

Romance Historical | Mystery Historical

Lord Frederick Lisle has just returned to England after a year abroad. His reputation as a rake was earned but his year away has matured him and he is ready to begin a new phase of life. The death of his friend, Johnathon Craven, has all his friend reeling. Freddy and his friends are gathered at Brooks to toast Craven when his sister, Leonora, appears on the doorstep demanding to meet with Freddy. She is convinced that Jonny's death is a result of his being a member of the Lords of Anarchy. Her desire to expose the killer leads her to seek Freddy's help. It's been a year since she broke her engagement with Freddy. Topping that off with her brother's death, Nora needs something to ease the pain. Freddy insists that the only way they can infiltrate the Lords of Anarchy is by posing as an engaged couple. Freddy is best placed to become a member of the notorious driving club since he is a cousin to Sir Gerard Fincher, the leader of the club. What they find will lead them to the knowledge that Sir Gerard is mixed up in a variety of dangerous enterprises. Nora is warned by the wife of one member of the dangers. She is convinced Jonny was killed because he was going expose Fincher's illegal activities. The more time they spend together, the deeper the emotions that grow between Nora and Freddy. The danger they face heightens the love they can't deny. Manda Collins has delivered an exciting story packed with danger and love. Freddy and Nora are a great couple and the realization that their love has grown even after a year apart makes A GOOD RAKE IS HARD TO FIND a very satisfying read.

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SUMMARY

A DANGEROUS GAME Heartbroken by the loss of her brother, Miss Leonora Craven vows to uncover the truth about his "accident," which seems to have been anything but. Jonathan Craven was involved with the Lords of Anarchy, a notorious driving club, and Leonora can’t help but suspect foul play. But the only way she can infiltrate their reckless inner circle is to enlist the help of Jonny’s closest ally, Lord Frederick Lisle. If only he didn’t also happen to be the man who broke Leonora’s heart… AN UNDENIABLE DESIRE Frederick isn’t surprised to find gorgeous, headstrong Leonora playing detective, but he knows that the Lords of Anarchy mean business—and he has no choice but to protect her. A sham engagement to Leonora will allow Frederick to bring her into the club and along for the ride. But it isn’t long before pretending to be lovers leads to very real passion. With everything to lose, is their tempestuous affair worth the risk?


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