Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake

(coming March 2022 with a new cover!)

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Readers will delight in this brand-new trade paperback edition of New York Times bestseller Sarah MacLean’s debut novel—featuring her sexy, funny, emotionally rich writing and one of the fiercely feminist heroines that made Entertainment Weekly crown her “the utterly intoxicating queen of historical romance.”

There are things a lady simply does not do. She does not smoke. She does not fence or attend duels. She does not fire a pistol, and she never, ever sneaks into a men’s club for a night of gambling and…other excitements. 

Calpurnia Hartwell has spent a lifetime following the rules and, as a reward, she’s been forgotten at the edges of society, unnoticed…and unsatisfied. So, what’s a girl to do, but break the rules and get a taste of the life she’s been missing? 

Once Callie throws herself into a bold new world, she fast realizes a taste won’t ever be enough. She’s going to need a partner—someone who knows everything about rule-breaking. Someone like Gabriel St. John, Marquess of Ralston—charming and handsome, with a scandalous reputation matched only by his wicked smile.

But the further Callie ventures into this new world, the further she gets from her family’s expectations and all she once held dear. Will she be brave enough to leave her old life behind? Because she’s about to break the most important rule of all—the one that says pleasure-seekers should never fall in love. . .

From its title, to the happily-ever-after; to the plot, characters, dialog and story twists; Nine Rules To Break When Romancing A Rake is infused with charm, humor and romance and is an absolute must-read.
— McClatchy-Tribune News
“MacLean’s devilishly fun debut (romance) novel is an absolute delight: rich in supple wit, suffused with sensuality, and enlivened with a wonderfully engaging cast of characters.
— Booklist (Starred Review)
MacLean has penned a fast-paced, funny tale with a marvelous cast of characters who captivate and enchant. This book should come with a warning: Once you start, you won’t want to put it down!
— Romantic Times, 4.5 stars! TOP PICK! (Recipient of the Inaugural Romantic Times Seal of Excellence)
MacLean’s regency debut is a classic in the making.
— Romance Novel News, 5 Stars
Rocked my socks, blew my mind, and caused me to make the Good Romance Novel noise.
— Kirkus Reviews
Wow, what a great book! I love it. One of the best wrenching-heart scenes ever…Fabulous!
— Eloisa James, New York Times Bestselling Author
Amazing … everything a historical romance should be. The best romance I’ve read in ages.
— Sophie Jordan, New York Times Bestselling Author