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In "Never Trust a Rake," Eileen Putman follows the life of Gabriel Sinclair, an unruly charm who, after an angel rescues him from an untimely end, finds his path diverted by golden‑haired Louisa Peabody. Louisa, a self‑appointed defender of the innocent, insists men cannot be trusted. Yet Gabriel’s alluring whispering and irresistible presence challenge her resolve. As she invites him into her world of reform and reformates her own guarded heart, the story explores the interplay of romance, societal customs, and the question of whether true change is possible or merely a fated surrender.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Eileen Putman
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