ROMANCE

The Rebel and the Rake

by Emily Sullivan
Forever: Grand Central. (League of Scoundrels, Bk. 2). Jan. 2022. 352p. ISBN 9781538737347. pap. $8.99. HISTORICAL ROMANCE
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Sullivan’s second installment in the “League of Scoundrels” series (after A Rogue To Remember) is set in the late 1890s, with titular characters who are both more than they appear on the surface. Rafe Davis, the “rake,” is in reality an agent of the crown, attending a house party undercover to figure out who has been threatening the host. Former “rebel” Sylvia Sparrow is a lady’s secretary now but is hiding secrets from her employer and fellow guests. She learned the hard way not to trust men and making an exception for Rafe seems as dangerous as it is inadvisable. But their chemistry is undeniable, and they find themselves drawn together even as they are drawn further into the mystery. Can their relationship survive the lies they’ve both been telling?
VERDICT Though it has a slow start, readers who stick with it will find themselves fully engaged in both the mystery and the romance. Recommended for those who enjoyed the first novel in the series as well as readers looking for a historical romance outside of the standard Regency fare.
Reviewed by Rebecca Moe, Alden Ewell Free Lib., NY , Jan 01, 2022
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