{"product_id":"the-heart-of-a-rake-abigail-bridges-9781972086209","title":"The Heart of a Rake: A Regency Historical Romance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheir primary goal in Society is just to have fun. Until two four-year-olds-and the possibility of economic ruin-change everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLord Mark Rydell is a rakehell known for entertaining the widows and lonely wives of the ton, with no interest in marriage. A veteran of the Peninsular War, he is rumored to have been involved in more than a few boxing matches and duels, most arising from his sarcastic wit and lack of respect for all things Society. He has a mistress, the controlling interest in a gaming hell, and no desire to change any of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLady Judith Lovelace, now the dowager countess of Sculthorpe, has turned her widowhood into an ongoing party. Thirty-eight and dedicated to making the best of her beauty and stamina while they last, she is determined to entertain as many of the young blades of Society as possible. Her only other focus is her three sons, whom she adores with her whole heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo when her devious stepson pointedly introduces her to the charming Lord Mark Rydell, Judith knew some wicked scheme was afoot. She remains suspicious even as she's inexplicably drawn to the handsome rogue's clever wit. She knows he has secrets-what man doesn't? So does she.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut it will be her stepson's secrets that threaten everything they hold dear. As their lives unravel, Mark and Judith join forces to prevent the impending ruin, even if it means all the secrets will be brought into the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropes You'll Love: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRake Meets His Match\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerry Widow \/ Mature Heroine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartners in Crisis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecrets \u0026amp; Scandal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedemption of a Rogue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily Intrigue \/ Devious Stepson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren Raise the Stakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Silver Vixens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 1 - The Heart of a Rake\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 2 - The Mind of a Widow\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 3 - The Soul of a Lord\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Abigail Bridges\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1972086200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781972086209\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/29\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 274\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.58d","brand":"Abigail Bridges","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443230552319,"sku":"9781972086209","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1ee017b2-7fb4-4fcb-a9de-c402571a13d5.jpg?v=1777202717","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-heart-of-a-rake-abigail-bridges-9781972086209","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}