{"product_id":"the-ruin-of-a-rake-9780062642530","title":"The Ruin of a Rake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Goodreads' Best Romances of July\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Sebastian proves she is a new force to be reckoned with in historical romances.\"--\u003c\/em\u003eBooklist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRogue. Libertine. Rake. Lord Courtenay has been called many things and has never much cared. But after the publication of a salacious novel supposedly based on his exploits, he finds himself shunned from society. Unable to see his nephew, he is willing to do anything to improve his reputation, even if that means spending time with the most proper man in London. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulian Medlock has spent years becoming the epitome of correct behavior. As far as he cares, if Courtenay finds himself in hot water, it's his own fault for behaving so badly--and being so blasted irresistible. But when Julian's sister asks him to rehabilitate Courtenay's image, Julian is forced to spend time with the man he loathes--and lusts after--most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Courtenay begins to yearn for a love he fears he doesn't deserve, Julian starts to understand how desire can drive a man to abandon all sense of propriety. But he has secrets he's determined to keep, because if the truth came out, it would ruin everyone he loves. Together, they must decide what they're willing to risk for love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSebastian, Cat:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Cat Sebastian lives in a swampy part of the South with her husband, three kids, and two dogs. Before her kids were born, she practiced law and taught high school and college writing. When she isn't reading or writing, she's doing crossword puzzles, bird-watching, and wondering where she put her coffee cup.","brand":"Avon Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613542453522,"sku":"9780062642530","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_74658377-c9bf-4208-b277-65610e30612a.jpg?v=1732406686","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-ruin-of-a-rake-9780062642530","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}