Her Notorious Rake

Name: Her Notorious Rake
Author: Emily Barnet

64 pages

“They warned me about him. But I ignored it all, thinking I saw something real. Was I blinded by my own foolish dreams… or did I truly see a man worth saving?”

Miss Gemma Hayesworth arrives in glamorous London from her sleepy countryside home, eager to temporarily escape her mundane life and experience one dazzling social Season sponsored by her estranged aunt. Craving adventure, can a starry-eyed newcomer find her perfect match amidst the whirlwind of high society—or court scandal when daring to trust the wrong gentleman?
Lord Dalton Blake, jaded rake, numbs his hidden grief behind a daringly reckless façade. He never expects a mysterious lady from the remote countryside to see past his aloof armor. Soon the cynical rogue is risking further notoriety through clandestine meetings with the unconventional lady under the stars. For the first time since tragedy struck, Dalton secretly dreams of embracing reform, hope, and a future full of possibility…if only society would allow him to dare reach for the light.
Despite warnings ringing in her ears, Gemma discovers she is helpless against falling for the brooding lord who shares her long-held passion for astronomy. As salacious gossip erupts, Gemma must decide whether her bruised heart can withstand believing that Dalton’s sweet words are meant only for her—or if the sinful scoundrel will break yet another innocent heart when the fleeting Season ends.

With time running out, two lost souls trapped between opposite worlds must grasp for trust and everlasting love…or else sacrifice a destined bond. Can this star-crossed pair find redemption under the glittering London night skies?

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