Cold-Hearted Rake
by Lisa Kleypas
A twist of fate.
Devon Ravenel, London's most wickedly charming rake, has just inherited an earldom. But his powerful new rank in society comes with unwanted responsibilities . . . and more than a few surprises. His estate is saddled with debt, and the late earl's three innocent sisters are still occupying the house—along with Kathleen, Lady Trenear, a beautiful young widow whose sharp wit and determination are a match for Devon's own.
A clash of wills.
Kathleen knows better than to trust a ruthless scoundrel like Devon. But the fiery attraction between them is impossible to deny—and from the first moment Devon holds her in his arms, he vows to do whatever it takes to possess her. As Kathleen finds herself yielding to his skillfully erotic seduction, only one question remains: can she keep from surrendering her heart to the most dangerous man she's ever known?
- Spice
- 3/5
- Burn
- Medium
- Pages
- ~416
- Ending
- HEA
HEA means happily ever after: they end up together, for good.
How spicy is Cold-Hearted Rake?
Cold-Hearted Rake is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.
- Steam: Open door
- Burn: Medium burn
- When: Spice starts around the middle
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: Dual POV (both leads)
- Ending: Happily ever after
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Cold-Hearted Rake: quick answers
How spicy is Cold-Hearted Rake?
Cold-Hearted Rake is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.
Is Cold-Hearted Rake a standalone?
No. Cold-Hearted Rake is book 1 of 7 in The Ravenels. It is the place to start. The series is complete.
What tropes are in Cold-Hearted Rake?
Cold-Hearted Rake features enemies to lovers, opposites attract, victorian. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does Cold-Hearted Rake have content warnings?
Our notes for Cold-Hearted Rake include: death of a loved one. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after Cold-Hearted Rake?
If you loved Cold-Hearted Rake, try North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell, Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn, Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas. They share its enemies to lovers and opposites attract energy at a similar spice level.