The Rebel and the Rake, Emily Sullivan
The Rebel and the Rake, Emily Sullivan
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The Rebel and the Rake

Author: Emily Sullivan

Narrator: Victoria Aston

Unabridged: 10 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Forever

Published: 12/28/2021


Synopsis

Fans of Netflix’s Bridgerton series will love this enchanting story of a spy who finds himself entangled with the most intriguing bluestocking—from the series that delivers “both emotional intensity and lush sensuality, and vivacious writing enhanced by ample measures of wit”. (Booklist, Starred Review)

Rafe Davies might seem like just another charismatic rake, but in reality, he is one of the crown’s most valuable agents. As relentless as he is reckless, Rafe has never come upon a mission he couldn’t complete. But when he encounters the intriguing-yet-prickly lady’s companion Miss Sylvia Sparrow while on assignment at a Scottish house party, he finds himself thoroughly distracted by the secretive beauty.

Though most women would be thrilled to catch the eye of a tall, dark, and dangerously handsome man, Sylvia is through with that sort of adventure. She trusted the wrong man once and paid for it dearly. The fiery bluestocking is resolved to avoid Rafe, until a chance encounter between them reveals the normally irreverent man’s unexpected depths—and an attraction that’s impossible to ignore. But when Sylvia begins to suspect she isn’t the only one harboring a few secrets, she realizes that Rafe may pose a risk to far more than her heart. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by PlotTrysts on December 30, 2021

There's a lot to love about this book. Victorian spies are some of our favorites. Rafe, our hero, is a spy who's going through a quarter-life crisis. He's spent a lot of time becoming the best spy around, but that means he's lost out on forming lasting connections. He's also started questioning the......more

Goodreads review by Julie on October 08, 2021

The Rebel and the Rake is the second book in the League of Scoundrels series, and it follows Sylvia Sparrow, a lady’s companion hiding a rebellious past, and Rafe Davies, a government spy. When both attend a house party, they find themselves inextricably drawn to each other, but they both have secre......more

Goodreads review by WhiskeyintheJar on February 09, 2022

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. With the help of her bestfriend Lady Georgiana Arlington, Miss Sylvia Sparrow has secured the position of lady's companion with Georgiana's aunt by marriage. Georg......more

Goodreads review by nick (the infinite limits of love) on February 12, 2022

Historical romance is probably my favorite romance subgenre but it’s also weirdly the subgenre I read the least frequently from. If I’m being honest, it’s because I’m a historical romance snob, so finding authors whose writing clicks with me is hard. I was thrilled to discover through her debut that......more

Goodreads review by Angela Hates Books on May 13, 2022

Goodness, this book was amazing. Emily Sullivan is quickly becoming a favorite with these out of the box historical romances. The SPY and the bluestocking?? Get in my heart! The book started a little slow for me, but picked up around the mid point. Rafe and Sylvia both have their secrets which I des......more


Quotes

"The subterfuge provides an intense backdrop that only enhances the complex romance between Sullivan’s intelligent, progressive protagonists. Readers will be taken by independent Sylvia’s quest for love and companionship."Publisher's Weekly

"The literary charms of Sullivan’s superbly written debut are many, including a full cast of deftly nuanced characters, an exquisitely evoked Italian setting that would impress E.M. Forster, love scenes that deliver both emotional intensity and lush sensuality, and vivacious writing enhanced by ample measures of wit."—Booklist, Starred Review, on A Rogue to Remember

"[A] winning debut.... This satisfying love story will especially appeal to historical romance fans looking for a break from the typical English setting."—Publishers Weekly, on A Rogue to Remember