The Rake and the Recluse (a time travel romance) [Kindle Edition]

Jenn LeBlanc (Author, Photographer)

Book Description

Francine Larrabee woke up on the wrong side of the century. She was fairly certain she went to sleep in her own comfy bed, but she doesn't quite seem to be there now. Only adding to her problems is that she has no voice, is constantly being glowered at by a large, stunning man who is obsessed with propriety, and she is apparently betrothed to another horrid little man, determined to ruin her, and any other girls that get in his way.

How does she find herself in the past, when she couldn't even find herself in her present? How does a self sufficient businesswoman survive in a time when women were still considered property for the whole of their lives and what is she going to do with this man who draws her to him so fiercely.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Kati at Romancing Rakes:

"1 Part Outlander+ 1 Part Jane Eyre= Me, Lost in LeBlanc™
I spent a week (yes, A WEEK) on this book. It might be mostly due to the fact that I flipped through it 8 times just drooling over the pictures. Within those 8 flip throughs, I read the story. The concept is GENIUS! I mean, who hasn't wanted to know exactly what the author sees when she's writing her book? Who hasn't wondered what the hero REALLY looks like? Well, wonder no more. Ms. LeBlanc takes us into her vision, complete with pictures."

Melissa at Sizzling Hot Books:

"The pictures ramp up the sexy and help the reader burn! While historical books are not usually my cup of tea, I found that I couldn't stop reading The Rake and the Recluse. Each page drew me in closer to the characters and made me want to read more! If you like action packed historicals with a twist, The Rake and the Recluse is for you!"

Aislynn at Stitch - Read - Cook:

"This is a drool worth novel - in so many ways.  Jenn LeBlanc is an absolutely fabulous photographer and a phenomenal writer.  This books showcases both her talents.. The cherry on top of this story - a sexy male lead who just oozes sensuality - both in photographs and in the written word."

Queen B

"...our hero, Gideon, was delightful. He started off so starched and stuffy and damaged and reserved, but once he gave over to love, he held nothing back. He seemed to love as fearlessly as any warrior fights a battle. His interactions with his little brother were just fabulous to read. I loved them both."

From the Back Cover

Francine Larrabee woke up on the wrong side of the century. She was fairly certain she went to sleep in her own comfy bed, but she doesn't quite seem to be there now. Only adding to her problems is that she has no voice, is constantly being glowered at by a large, stunning man who is obsessed with propriety, and she is apparently betrothed to another horrid little man, determined to ruin her, and any other girls that get in his way.

How does she find herself in the past, when she couldn't even find herself in her present? How does a self sufficient businesswoman survive in a time when women were still considered property for the whole of their lives and what is she going to do with this man who draws her to him so fiercely.

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Product Details

• File Size: 4469 KB
• Print Length: 740 pages
• Publisher: Iris Photo Agency; 1 edition (January 20, 2011)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B004KABASW
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #285,304 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book. March 20, 2011

By Summit

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I rarely write reviews, but I enjoyed this book so much, I have to say something about it. Enjoy isn't the right word. I actually "savored" this book, going back again and again to reread portions of it. It's that good.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Who knew pictures could be so wonderful! June 2, 2011

By fasnfuurious

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

One of the absolute best books I have ever read. The best and most suprising thing about this book were the pictures. Can you say wow? This author is truely gifted and I look forward to reading anything she comes out with.

Francine and Gideon were a couple that we should all strive to be like. Love with no regret. But after reading this book I am left hanging as to what happend with Perry? What happens to Madeline when the switch takes place? I hope this is the first in a new series.

I highly recommend this book for anybody that loves time travel or just a truely great romance.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Love, love, LOVE! November 25, 2011

By C.K.

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This was a GREAT book! It was very well written had very strong characters, a disgusting villain, time travel, and a wonderful plot. While The Rake and the Recluse was mostly about the recluse, I can't wait to read the story of the Rake, which seems to have began at the end of this story. I don't want to spoil this book for anyone by revealing any parts of the book. I just want to say that I recommend this book for any WOMAN with a heartbeat!

There were pictures throughout the book, which I have to say were a bit distracting for me. This is the only thing that I even remotely did not like about this book.

More About the Author

Jenn LeBlanc is an award winning photojournalist. While true, it isn't exactly what you're here for. Jenn LeBlanc is a new author and a romance photographer. Her first novel THE RAKE AND THE RECLUSE, came out a year ago to no reviews and crickets in the background. A few months later, this little book started a movement. The pictures were stirring up trouble-- and a legend was born. That legend was remastered and rereleased as it was meant to be with all new content, images and the previously unreleased story of The Rake in 2012. 

Last summer she met some of her readers at RomCon in Denver, and she can't wait to get together with more of them this summer and cause more mayhem. 

She can't be in the same room as firefighters, they freak her out. The stories are endless, hilarious and somewhat legendary at this point. 
The fact is, she hangs out with sexy models during the day, and writes sexy heroes during the night, and right now she is still shocked that anyone is interested in either. 

Jenn is fluent in English, snark, and knows some dirty French with the help of Google. 
Follow the blog or twitter (@JennLeBlanc) for up to date information!

more information on her novel can be found at illustratedRomance(DOT)com