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How to Romance a Rake Manda Collins
Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Originating in 17th-century drama and poetry, the Rake is an amoral, upper-class gentleman. Leave a comment telling me why you love historical romance for a chance to win one of two signed copies of HOW TO RAVISH A RAKE along with bookmarks and romance trading cards. You can win a signed copy of Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by entering the rafflecopter giveaway link below. Just in time for Valentine's Day, I want to share my favorite new romance book find from 2012. The first historical romance I'd read? One of you lovely readers will win a signed copy of Kieran's CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MARRIAGE and HOW TO ROMANCE A RAKE by Manda Collins. Historical popular romance has long been fascinated with the character of the Rake (or “Rakehell”). Nine Rules to Break When Romancing A Rake (or 9 Rules for short) is the first ever adult romance novel I have ever read and I think Sarah MacLean may have just led me to a whole new genre to explore! Never Romance a Rake retains Kieran's black humor. (As such, it contains the least Kemble, as he would be out of place. From the Jacket Copy: A lady does not smoke cheroot. Full of fiesty fun, and even though the situations therein were a bit unlikely, I had fun imagining them. As much as I love The Season, Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake tops it. She does not fence or attend duels. Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean. While all three of the books involve dark subjects, this concluding volume contains the most darkness. This week at Kiss and Thrill we are excited to celebrate the release of HOW TO ROMANCE A RAKE by our own Manda Collins!