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Description edit
Phillip Crawford, the eighth Earl of Rawlings and notorious rake of the ton, has come to the end of his rope. Out of money, out of favor, and out of luck, he wanders the streets of London in the rain, hoping to be hit by inspiration...or a runaway carriage. Something has to give. It is his... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Phillip Crawford, the eighth Earl of Rawlings: is destitute needs to get marriaged or lose his fortune.
- Miss Abigail Gates: Sister to Emma
- Duke of Tempest (Sabastian): friend Philip Rawliings
- Whitmmore: thought to be a friend of Philip Rawling; strange man with the ladies
- Lady Rawlings: Phillip Rawlings step mother
- Emma Gates: Duchess of Tempest; Abigail's sister
- Dutchess of Barlowe: Dowager of Barlowe; very interesting lady
- Rosalind Hartwell: Add a description of this character.
- Viscount Gates
- John
- James Gregory Harris
- Theodore Littman
- Winifred
- Lady Fenton
- Mrs. Peabody
- Sara
- Earl of Renwick
- Sebastian
- Nicholas
Quotes edit
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““I can’t seem to keep myself from pushing you away,” he admitted, looking to the left of her. “However, my mind, my heart, and my body are not in complete agreement.”She tugged a piece of his dark silky hair. “And what, pray tell, is your body saying?”“To consume you.”“And your mind?”“To ravish you beyond repair.” He licked her earlobe.“And your heart?” she whispered.He paused. “To love you, with every breath I take.””
First Sentence edit
Rain poured in sheets. All of London seemed to have gone indoors while the storm passed—all except Phillip Crawford, the Eighth Earl of Rawlings.
Table of Contents edit
Chapter 1 thru 22
Glossary edit
- wool-gathering: wondering look
Series & Lists edit
This is book 4 of 6 in House of Renwick. (standard series)
Preceded by An Unlikely Alliance, and followed by The Devil Duke Takes a Bride.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Rachel Van Dyken (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Astraea Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: March 28, 2012
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 216
Publisher: Astraea Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: March 28, 2012
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 216
Subjects edit
- Books › Romance › Regency
- Books › Romance › Historical
- Books › Literature & Fiction
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