The Ruin of a Rake

The Ruin of a Rake (2017) Cat Sebastian (The Turner Series, #3)

Set in London in 1817

“You ordered tea,” Courtenay said.

“I like tea,” Julian responded.

“You like sugary milk.” Courtenay, as if to demonstrate the point, poured about an inch of tea into Julian’s cup and then added a nearly equal amount of sugar before stirring it and sloshing in some milk. When he slid the cup over to Julian, their knuckles brushed.

“I love sugary milk,” Julian said.

In the past he had generally preferred warm, affectionate sorts of people. Medlock was made of ice and thorns, venom and gunpowder.

“What’s the matter with you?” Medlock asked, eyes narrowed. “You look very handsomely tragic. Stop that, before the ladies swoon.”

Characters: Lord Courtenay Jeremiah Lloyd Alexander Cecil Devere Illingham, Julian Medlock, Lady Eleanor Standish, Lady Montbray, Oliver Rivington, Anne Sutherland, Lucius Barry, Briggs, Mrs. Fitzwilliam, Tilbury, Norton, Mrs. Blakely, Sir Edward Standish., Lawrence Browne Earl of Radnor, Simon Browne Viscount Sheffield, Georgie Turner, Jack Turner

Cover art by Fredericka Ribes

Publisher: Avon Impulse

Rating: 8.5/10

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