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A Rake's Reward (The Merry Men Series) Paperback – October 2, 2015

by Meredith Bond (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,149 ratings
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A treasure lost…American Sara Whately came to England with a single goal: recover a long-lost family treasure. Her father had long ago renounced his title and abandoned his country, but desperate financial straits call for desperate measures. Gaining access won’t be easy. The jewels are hidden on an estate Sara’s grandfather lost long ago in an unlucky turn of the cards. And then there’s the vexing, villainous, valiant Viscount Reath…A jewel of a woman…Sinclair Stratton, Lord Reath has always gotten everything he wants—money, privilege, and woman. But after ten years in India, he’s returned to England, ready to make amends for his youthful follies. He plans to return his ill-gotten estate to its rightful owner, but the man is impossible to find. And despite still being one of the most sought after rakes in town, the bold American beauty he keeps encountering seems to be immune to his charms and dashing good looks.While Sara has promised to not just search for her grandfather’s jewels, but make an attempt at fitting into society, it might just be that Viscount Reath is the treasure she actually needs.
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  1. Book 2 of 9
    The Merry Men Series
  2. Print length
    269 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    October 2, 2015
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.61 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1517634784
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1517634780
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (October 2, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 269 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1517634784
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1517634780
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.61 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,149 ratings

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Meredith Bond's books straddle that beautiful line between historical romance and fantasy. An award-winning author, she writes fun, traditional Regency romances, medieval Arthurian romances, and Regency romances with a touch of magic. Known for her characters “who slip readily into one’s heart,” Meredith loves to take her readers on a journey they won't soon forget. She is currently living in Europe enjoying the Bohemian life.

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Aubrey Wynne
5.0 out of 5 stars I am so glad Ms. Bond is bringing this series back
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2015
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This was a delightful regency that has been revised from its original publishing date. I am so glad Ms. Bond is bringing this series back. A Rake's Reward has me hooked.
Lord Reath has an atrocious reputation. Some of it deserved, of course, and some of it not. But he is back from India and trying to make amends. Sara arrives from America. Yes, she is a spitfire who has no filter when she speaks to the ton!
The conversations between these two had me chuckling out loud. The secondary characters are interesting and loveable. I hope to see more of her aunt in another tale.
Bond's light, sweet prose carries you through the story while you root for both the heroine and the hero then stamp your foot when things don't go their way. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
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Kathy Walker
4.0 out of 5 stars Clean, enjoyable read..
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2016
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I very much enjoyed a historical romance that was, firstly, in keeping with the time period. The Americans were moving towards the war for Independence and given our heroine had essentially run not only her own life, but her father's as well, including managing a home and finances, following the death of her mother at the age of 8, add this to the fact that many colonists, even women, were more outspoken than their English counterparts, her behaviors- though a bit over the top considering she was a guest to my mind- were at least plausible. The hero handles it all well, and with some amusement, but he does understand her. I VERY much enjoyed that there was not a bunch of illicit lovemaking, making out, whatever you want to call it. Those books for this period do not really ring true for me.

My only real problem was how quickly it wrapped up. It was really rather abrupt and jarring. It felt as though the author had gotten you this far, so let's rush the remainder in one breath. As though there was a page or word limit that was about to be breached.

Otherwise it was a really relaxing read- just be prepared for the hard jolt at the end.
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Linda R
5.0 out of 5 stars An American born granddaughter of an Earl goes to England to have her season!
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2017
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This was a delightful book. Imagine an American coming to England for her "season". Quite a duck out of water. All those rules and imagine being born with a silver spoon and claiming authority on that alone. Poor Sara was ill equipped for the Ton and was in constant need of rescue. It was a great read and I loved the characters. Seeing a long ago hidden treasure was a neat addition. My first read by this author. I'll be reading others.
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Charlie Anderson
3.0 out of 5 stars an American hoyden and English gentleman
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2021
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American-born Sara arrives in England for her coming-out season. She is out of place immediately. The arrogance of claiming things solely based on your family ties and background! Sara makes mistake after faux pau and is always needing to be saved from situations.

Enter the Viscount. Sara makes plenty of blunders, but Reath is understanding and helpful. He finds Sara amusing and different that the rest of society.

He is battling the restoration of his own honor and trying to return an estate he won in a game of cards. But the original owners seemed to have vanished into the wilds of America. Reath feels that Lord Wynsham should not have bet something he wasn’t prepared to lose. He seeks out Wynsham’s sister, Lady Darlington, who refuses to speak with him. Reath must investigate and find the man on his own.

Since a young age, Sara has run the household that she and her father shared in America. Americans are far more outspoken than the English. The two countries are moving toward the American Revolution, a war that will divide the countrymen. Sara came to England not for a debut, but to seek out a treasure hidden within the family estate, but this is a secret.

The romance is a sweet build and there is more that brings this Englishman and American hoyden together than just a ton debut.
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Deb D
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun historical romance
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2016
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A Rake's Reward by Meredith Bond is a fun historical romance. Ms Bond has delivered a well written book with lovable characters. She added drama, a bit of suspense, humor and steam to make an entertaining read. I enjoyed A Rake's Reward and would be happy to read more from Meredith Bond in the future. A Rake's Reward is book 2 of the Merry Men Quartet Series, but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
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Debbie Haston
5.0 out of 5 stars The Rake's Reward
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2016
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I loved that this was a relatively clean historical romance. There is no sex in this one which I really liked but if the story isn't good then it isn't a good book. In this books case I loved the story and the characters. All of the main characters held my interest but the secondary ones were just as interesting. This is just a really good book.

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes clean historical's.
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SK Holmesley
5.0 out of 5 stars Quite an original
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2015
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So pronounced Lord Reath, but as his friend Merry laconically observed, "That's certainly one way to put it," tactfully ignoring all the other possible ways Sara's behavior could be construed.

Never was someone more unprepared for the requirements of her introduction to London society than Sara (Miss Whately). Never was anyone more unsuccessful at making amends for past social iniquities than Sin (Lord Reath). With their lack of success in their endeavors, it seems only right that they should meet. Whether the conversation is conducted out loud or in their heads, neither ever shuts up long enough to hear the other, leading inexorably from one misunderstanding to the next. Of course, part of the problem might be that for as much as Sara blurts out whatever is on her mind, it's amazing how often what she says with forethought is an out and out fabrication.

A quick romp as Sara bumbles through the ins and outs of London society's expectations, with Sin trying to intercede. In his own way, Lord Reath is just trying to help, but as an independent American woman, Sara is simply not ready to cede control of her actions to the vexatious viscount.
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Regina L. Publick
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story, needed editing
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2021
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Good story, but could have used an editor - numerous word omissions and badly-structured sentences that muddied the story. Still, the story held its own and was entertaining.
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Brenda J
5.0 out of 5 stars A keeper!
Reviewed in Canada on August 6, 2016
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A light and easy read. Lovable characters and nice plot. Very enjoyable with a gin and tonic, a lounge chair on a perfect summer's day.
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Heather S
5.0 out of 5 stars Sensitive light story
Reviewed in Australia on October 17, 2016
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A plot which was not"over the top". An old time romance without all the very unnecessary erotic sex of so many novels today. Usual type story line but a pleasure to see it pan out and very easy to read. Hard to put down. Most enjoyable.
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Cliente Amazon
4.0 out of 5 stars una buona lettura
Reviewed in Italy on August 30, 2016
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scritto in maniera scorrevole, e abbastanza avvincente e coinvolgente.
Ci si affeziona in fretta ai personaggi.
ottimo per un pomeriggio rilassante
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tracy b
5.0 out of 5 stars The game's reward
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2016
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The rakes reward if you enjoy a good historical romance when men were gentlemen and ladies were proper ladies with the hint of a bad boy then you will enjoy this book as I did
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jazz singh
3.0 out of 5 stars Amusing
Reviewed in India on August 20, 2016
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A Rake's Reward is an amusing and light hearted romance. Period settings bring a different dimension that is hugely enjoyable.
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