After Diana Makepiece refused Nathaniel Sherringham's proposal, he left Hawcombe Prior and her life for what she believed would be forever. Now, three years later, he is back, completely different and rich. Diana goes to Bath in an effort to avoid him. However, Nathaniel travels to Bath as well, and they can't seem to stay away from each other. Nathaniel and Diana start to realize they may have to try and give love a second chance.

HOW TO RESCUE A RAKE is a part of the Book Club Belles Society series by Jayne Fresina. Romantic, fun, and witty, readers will enjoy the story from chapter one. Fresina's story follows Jane Austen's PERSUASION, and this helps tell Diana's love story. Diana is a wonderfully amusing heroine who grows into her own person throughout the story. Her history with the hero brings tension to the romance and secrets to the plot. Nathaniel is charming and his banter is humorous and lighthearted.

The country setting of HOW TO RESCUE A RAKE is lovely and different from other Regency novels. The secondary characters add extra personalities to the story, and help bring Diana and Nathaniel's love story to life. HOW TO RESCUE A RAKE is a fun country romance with an entertaining hero and heroine.