Captain Rakehell (Large Print) [Large Print] [Paperback]

Lynn Michaels (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2006

Marriage to such a lord was a fate worse than death! True, Amanda Gilbertson hadn't seen the toad-eating wretch since they were both children, but that didn't stop her from spending the Duchess of Braxton's party hiding in a tree to avoid the loathsome man. But Fate played its delightful hand that evening when she found herself in the potent midnight embrace of the black-masked Captain Rakehell. He was a thief, no doubt, but a romantic dream-come-true compared to the ridiculous fop who had just been announced as Lesley Earnshaw, her bethrothed. Amanda knew her preordinal future would change forever, if she could only determine the true identity of the notorious Captain Rakehell. "A rousing Regency romantic romp" Harriet Klausner, The Best Reviews; "There is something going on every minute in this lighthearted romp" Virginia DeWeese, Rendezvous

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: Delphi Books; Large type edition edition (February 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097651852X
• ISBN-13: 978-0976518525
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #506,626 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, fun, fun!, February 28, 2006

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Tracey Eller (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Captain Rakehell (Large Print) (Paperback)

What a fun book!!! If you're looking for a deep, serious plot, this isn't it. ;) Lots of fast paced lines, kewel twists and turns, terrific irony. The humor and almost frantic pace remind me of those black and white comedies Cary Grant used to do with Katharine Hepburn. Which I adore, btw, even though I can't for the life of me remember what they're called.

Amanda's and Lesley's families are longtime friends and have decided they should marry. She does not have fond memories of him and he doesn't like being blackmailed by his mother, so they each set out to get out of the engagement by making the other cry off. Throw in a Zorro-ish second plot about him wearing a mask and getting mistaken for a thief then recruited by Bow Street and you have a great ride.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Regency, April 21, 2011

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Caffey "Caffey" (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Captain Rakehell (Kindle Edition)

Captain Rakehell was a fun regency romance. Much did seem unbelievable for the era but it made for some smiles and cheering up while reading. It did get confusing with the various characters, like the thiefs and others introduced as family and friends. They were put into the story so fast that when reading on, it was often needed to go back and remember who they were. Even with these issues, its worth the read for some fun time reading.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love This Book!, January 7, 2011

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Linda Wisdom "Linda" (Southern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Captain Rakehell (Kindle Edition)

I read Captain Rakehell when it was originally published. Loved it then and still do. I enjoy reading Regencies and Lynn Michaels books are just perfect for a rainy afternoon read.