Reforming the Rakish Marquess
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Pub Date Aug 20 2026 | Archive Date Aug 23 2026
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Description
A widow seeking passion. A rake hiding his wounds. One scandalous proposition that changes everything.
After a year of mourning the husband she married for friendship—not love—Juliana, Viscountess Gordon, refuses to settle for another safe, passionless match. She wants what her marriage never gave her: desire. And she knows exactly who can teach her—Jude, Marquess of Sandon, the one man in London she trusts not to trap her into matrimony.
Jude has spent years perfecting his reputation as the ton's most notorious rake, using charm and scandal to hide the scars of his past. He's sworn never to marry, never to let anyone close enough to see how broken he truly is. But when Juliana makes him a bold offer—to be her lover, no strings attached—he can't refuse. Not when saying no might push her into the arms of men who would hurt her.
What begins as a simple arrangement soon becomes impossible to control. Every touch ignites something neither can deny. Every night together drags Jude closer to the past he's buried and the future he's afraid to want. But when a threat from Juliana's late husband's family puts everything at risk, Jude discovers that some things are worth fighting for—even if it means risking the heart he swore he no longer had.
The arrangement was simple. The feelings were not. When the arrangement ends, will either of them be able to walk away?
Tropes/Themes:
- Reformed rake
- Virgin widow
- Teach me
- Scarred and broken hero
- Healing through intimacy
- Lessons in love
- FMC in danger
- Friends to lovers
Romancing the Ton:
Brought together by friendship stronger than society’s rules, these young women refuse to face the London Season alone. They share secrets, laughter, daring schemes—and, against all odds, each will discover a love story of her own.
Every novel can be read as a standalone romance, but read them all to experience this chosen “family” cheer, meddle, and champion one another through heartbreak and happily-ever-afters.
Book #1: Avoiding the Merry Viscount
Book #2: Loving the Unexpected Earl
Book #3: Hating the Vexing Viscount
Book #4: Reforming the Rakish Marquess
Book #5: Admiring the Jolly Duke
Book #6: Tempting the Broody Earl
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 08052026RTRM1 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 268 |
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Featured Reviews
Pamela B, Reviewer
A group of friends in this series and their romances that are hard fought for happiness.
Juliana is a widow with many curious questions about sex and passion.
She has many propositions but she wants someone she can trust and turns to an old friend Jude.
Jude had a horrible childhood resulting in nightmares and a conviction never to marry.
Jude agrees to introduce her to pleasures of the flesh without affection.
A hot and spicy love affair with descriptive scenes.
Secrets need to be revealed and overcome before their relationship can commence.
Reviewer 1810527
This is the fourth book in the series. It is a friend's to lovers, regency style romance
The FMC is widowed following events from the previous book. She was in a marriage of convenience due to her husbands needs, so is still a virgin. She decides to find someone who will help her experience passion and decides to ask her friend, who happens to be a notorious rake.
He agrees and starts to fall for her, even though he fights his feelings.
But will they get a happy ending, especially when both of their pasts stir up issues that could ruin them.
I enjoyed reading this book and am looking forward to the next book in the series
Tiffany W, Reviewer
I really enjoyed this steamy friends to lovers story. Juliana, a widow, approached Jude to teach her about passion after enduring a marriage in name only. They agreed upon an arrangement that wouldn’t involve any affection, but that quickly changed for them both. Jude was protective and would do anything to make sure Juliana was okay. When she was in trouble or being threatened, Jude was the only person she thought to go to for help. They both shared their secrets that they had never told anyone else. She helped him heal and realize that he was lovable. He showed her what true love and passion could be. The relationship between the main characters was believable and well written. The side characters were entertaining and likable. This story contained good characters, a villain, family found, love, lust, and a HEA. I really enjoyed this story and connected so much that I couldn’t put it down because I wanted to see the happy ending for the couple.
I received an advanced copy of this from Net Galley and am voluntarily leaving this review.
Cherie S, Reviewer
One Kiss Changed Everything
A shocking beginning now has Juliana a very naive widow looking for just the right person to teach her a few closed-door lesions.
She certainly needs help and Jude is the one to ask. His reply is a resounding, yes and from there a thrilling passionate story took hold of my attention.
The story is filled with gripping emotional characters that were a delight to read about and deliveries a sweet, happy ending.
Mature Advisory:4/5
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