The Art of Taming a Rake by Nicole Jordan- 4*

Title: The Art of Taming a Rake
Series: Legendary Lovers
Author: Nicole Jordan
Genre: Historical Romance

Rating: * * * *

Publishers: Ballantine Books

(Jan 26, 2016)

Paperback: 416 pages

ISBN: 978-0553392555

FTC Disclosure: ARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley

Sparks abound in this sizzling new Legendary Lovers tale from "New York Times" bestselling author Nicole Jordan, in which a seductive rakehell must woo his spirited but love-shy bride while unmasking a mysterious assailant. Despite his notorious reputation, Quinn Wilde, Earl of Traherne, has mostly honorable intentions. So when beautiful Venetia Stratham boldly enters a gentlemen s club, demanding that Quinn stop courting her sister, he does what any bachelor would do: He kisses her. With her sharp wit, intoxicating passion, and surprising vulnerability, Venetia is irresistible except for all this nonsense about threatening to shoot Quinn. But when clandestine enemies make an actual attempt on the earl s life, Venetia is implicated. To save her good name, Quinn does what any true gentleman must do: He proposes. Thus Venetia finds herself wed to arrogant, wickedly sensual Quinn, whose devilish ways are as legendary as his rumored skills as a lover. Yet vexingly, her body rebels against her vow to remain immune to his many charms. If only she could reform the infuriating nobleman without diminishing his undeniable allure. As Venetia discovers that a true rake is hard to tame, Quinn faces an even greater challenge: winning his wife s fragile trust . . . while defending both their lives.

I do so love a good mystery wrapped up in a historical romance. That the heroine is spunky and funny and the hero a sexy rake also amps up the reading fun. This is a fast paced read and as always Jordan doesn't fail to leave you with a satisfied smile as you turn the last page at 3 AM.

Legendary Lovers Series

1. Princess Charming (2012)

2. Lover Be Mine (2013)

3. Secrets of Seduction (2014)

4. The Art of Taming a Rake (2015)