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Her Mysterious Past is the Best Revenge... Only He Can Offer Her a Dazzling Future
Fallon, the Marchioness of Mystery, is a celebrated courtesan with her finger on the pulse of high society. She's adored by men, hated by their wives. No one knows anything about her past, and she plans to keep it that way.
Warrick Fitzhugh will do anything to protect his compatriots in the Foreign Office, including seduce Fallon, who he thinks can lead him to the deadliest crime lord in London. He knows he's putting his life on the line.
To Warrick's shock, Fallon is not who he thinks she is, and the secrets she's keeping are exactly what makes her his heart's desire.
The second book in a sparkling Regency romance trilogy from acclaimed author Shana Galen following a glittering trio of celebrated courtesans whose fortunes depend on the ton believing the rumors about their mysterious lives.
Jewels of a Ton Trilogy:
When You Give a Duke a Diamond (Book 1)
If You Give a Rake a Ruby (Book 2)
Sapphires Are an Earl's Best Friend (Book 3)
Praise for Shana Galen:
"A humorous yet touching love story-with original characters who delight and enough sizzle to add heart to a delicious read."-RT Book Reviews, 4 ½ Stars
"A thrilling ride, filled with mystery, intrigue, and romance."-Fresh Fiction
- Sales Rank: #179386 in eBooks
- Published on: 2013-03-05
- Released on: 2013-03-05
- Format: Kindle eBook
From Booklist
Most men had one reason and one reason only for being in Fallon’s, the Marchioness of Mystery’s boudoir, but Warrick Fitzhugh is not like most men. Warrick has not come to avail himself of the professional services of London’s most infamous courtesan; Warrick needs a good thief. If Fallon doesn’t help Warrick locate Lucifer and steal back the diamonds in the rough from him, Warrick will see to it that everyone in society learns that Fallon is really former pickpocket Maggie Bayley. Fallon has worked very hard to ensure that no one except her three closest friends knows about her sordid past. Since Fallon intends to keep her past a mystery, she is left with no choice but to accept Warrick’s proposal. In the second in her Regency-set Jewel of the Ton series, Galen expertly entwines espionage-flavored intrigue with sizzling passion. The resulting fast-paced historical romance should be a hit with readers who fell in love with Celeste Bradley’s Liar’s Club and Royal Four titles. --John Charles
Review
"The writing is excellent and the characters are captivating. Ms. Galen delivers a steamy romance between a determined hero and a reluctant heroine. Night Owl Reviewer Top Pick, 5 Stars" - Night Owl Reviews
"An incredibly addicting read, and a pretty steamy romance. " - Book Whore
"Galen is at the top of her game... Galen is a grand mistress of the action/adventure subgenre. 4 ½ Stars, Top Pick of the Month!" - RT Book Reviews
"Engrossing and fun. Shana Galen is known for her fast-pasted Regencies, and she scores again with If You Give a Rake a Ruby." - Historical Novel Review
"A brilliant historical romance!" - Imagine a World
"Galen expertly entwines espionage-flavored intrigue with sizzling passion. " - Booklist
"If you GIve a Rake a Ruby took me to a place beyond love. Shana Galen has done it again." - Not Just a One Night Stand
"Galen always seems to find the human qualities in her characters that will have you on an emotional roller coaster. " - Gourmonde Girl
" Galen writes an intricate dance between the ballrooms of the ton and the life lead by the damned." - Bodice Rippers, Femme Fatales and Fantasy
"This spine-tingling romance will thrill readers as they are swept into another race to find the identity of a killer... a wonderful read!" - Readaholics Anonymous
About the Author
Shana Galen is the nationally bestselling author of many historical romance novels. Her series include the Sons of the Revolution, Lord and Spy, Jewels of the Ton, and Covent Garden Cubs.
Lucy Rivers is a seasoned narrator of erotica and books on human sexuality.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
Sharp, scintillating, and not even for a moment dull; not your typical bodice ripper!
By Karielle @ Books à la Mode
I absolutely love what Shana Galen does for historical romance. I find a lot of the genre densely written and often just carbon copies of each other with the characters' names accordingly replaced and the central conflicts modified, but her stories are always creative, amusing, and captivating to read. Last year, I reviewed and adored The Rogue Pirate's Bride and am pleased to say If You Give a Rake a Ruby is equally passionate, equally fast-paced, and equally engrossing.
True to form, Galen acquaints readers with unconventional characters: Warrick Fitzhugh, the rebellious son of an earl who was disowned after choosing to go fight during the French Revolution and still is suffering mental post-war ailments, and Fallon, an exotic, exquisite courtesan with an unnameable past. Warrick works for the Queen and finds his way to Fallon's bed--literally--because he knows she has information regarding the murder of a fellow spy, and he'll go to any lengths to find out who or what is threatening the country. Upon meeting Fallon, Warrick immediately has a prevailing respect for her, which is something she receives little of from anyone else. And this respect is what shapes their relationship and forms a mutual understanding.
The characters are fresh and enticing. They aren't cookie-cutter characters; they have depth, concerns, flaws, R-E-A-L emotions and hopes and fears, and that's what made me love them so much. Fallon and Warrick's dynamic is both hilarious and red-hot. They both recognize in each other, a desire to be understood, a desire to have someone to whom they can whisper all their secrets and dreams.
Fallon is lovable and could be your best friend. Fiercely impulsive, dangerously cunning, and all-around awesome, she basically kicks everyone's ass in the novel. Although her vocation prevents her from being respected by high English society, Warrick has never met anyone as extraordinary as her; he trusts and regards her highly immediately:
"[Fallon] shook her head. '[Leaving me to fight all by myself] is no way to treat a lady.'
'That's because most ladies are skittish ninnies who faint if a man utters the word damn in her presence. You should hope I don't treat you like a lady. I have no use for ladies.'"
Both may be faring well today, but both have committed unthinkable crimes they don't want to relive. Fallon is at once animated and weary; she has finally escaped her past that made her the sturdy, independent woman she is, but its horrors have also made her too experienced, too jaded, and too wise to be seduced or to love. Warrick is successful, but is just trying to escape the wartime memories still haunting his mind. All in all, they both seem to have the world at their fingertips, but he's no hero and she's no damsel in distress.
Fallon just may be Warrick's cure, and he, her sweet relief... but not if the rungs on the ladder of society get in the way. And don't you dare think they won't. She is a courtesan after all; she may have celebrity status and be classier than most women in the country, but in the end, her title is just a prettier word for the women of the street. Fallon and Warrick can only do so much for to see a passion like theirs to survive this brutal, high-collared English society: hold on, keep hope, and make sacrifices, even if they do risk losing everything.
The plot itself moves at a thrilling pace, but romance is too abrupt. We've got "I love you"s by the first half and "I'll love you forever"s not much later--not very believable and way too hasty, like a forced romance novel. I do like the crime-ridden central conflict, but am not taken with the mystery, especially since it's open-ended. It is resolved in that the villain SPOILER ALERT--who is just this completely random, previously unmentioned man--SPOILER OVER is revealed, but it isn't settled... at least not in this story. While I do understand there will be more mention of it in the next book, I wish it had been tied up more cleanly; the book shifts back and forth between the romance and the life-or-death situation, but only fully consummates one of them.
I will say, however, there are shocking revelations and dangerous bumps in the road that shape the suspense brilliantly. I have no complaints on the story itself, just on the jarringly empty conclusion. The other Diamonds--Fallon's fellow coveted friends--and Lady Sinclair--Fallon's benefactor--are delightful secondary characters. The book ends on a persisting note and with an expected, but still intriguing confession. Due to both, I'm eager to try the preceding and succeeding books in the series--When You Give a Duke a Diamond and what I assume will be Lily's story--to discover more answers, more stories, and of course, more secrets surrounding the Diamonds.
Pros: Story is entertaining // VERY strong characters // Charming cast of supporting characters // Steamy, perfectly improper love scenes // Undercurrent of danger is suspenseful // Lovely French Revolution context // Well-written and easy to read // I definitely want to try the other books in the series now // Breathtaking romance and heartfelt emotions
Cons: Affections are premature and difficult to believe // The ending is just ?????? /?
Love: "'What are you doing?'
'For a courtesan, you're rather modest. Don't you dance naked at the Cyprians' balls or some such thing?'
Courtesans did dance naked at some of the debauched balls held by Fashionable Impures ... but Fallon had never participated. She wasn't all that modest, either, but she didn't like the effect his touch had on her.
Or perhaps she liked it too much."
Verdict: Sharp, scintillating, and not even for a moment dull, Shana Galen's newest installment in the Jewels of the Ton series is not your typical bodice ripper. There are plenty of scandalous premarital rendezvouses that'll make readers blush and their skirts rise, yes--but there are also dark, deceptive emotions, dangerous peeks into organizational London crime, and two delicate, troubled, and tremendously tender characters that they'll want to take home, themselves. Sometimes the romance is a little rushed and stilted, but I love the chemistry between Fallon--the contrary heroine who's smart as a whip and won't ever let you down--and Warrick--the tragic, loyal, and passionate hero who'll have you sighing in content. Light-hearted, sentimental, and narrated in a gratifying and playful voice, If You Give a Rake a Ruby is a refreshing addition to the historical romance genre.
Rating: 7 out of 10 hearts: Not perfect, but overall enjoyable.
Source: Complimentary ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest and unbiased review (thank you!).
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
3.5: A Jewel Theme Book with Few Jewels but a Little Mystery
By I Read Romance
This second book in Galen's Jewels of the Ton series offers readers a tiny toe dip into espionage and courtesan-ship without venturing too far from the standard titled aristocrat romance. It's a pleasant read with likeable protagonists, but not a riveting work that will hold you enthralled enough to read it in one sitting.
The jewel theme is sparingly used, but makes for an easy marketing tool by the author and publisher. In Book 1, the H/h were chasing after diamonds (When You Give a Duke a Diamond) which turn out to be code for undercover spies that are being assassinated. Book 2 (If You Give a Rake a Ruby) reveals that whoever is masterminding the killings is using three large rubies as the bounty, but this fact comes in the last 150 pages of the book in an anticlimactic delivery by one of several antagonists.
The heroine's profession as a courtesan is more a gimmick than anything of importance to the story. The book opens with the heroine at home with a lord who expects to have sex with her, but she ends up beating him up and with the help of her giant butler, kicks him out of the home. That is the closest Galen comes to delving into the demi-monde. The other courtesan-like scenes are very tame and could have been written about any society miss, reputable or disreputable, involving attending balls and men hovering around her while she is exquisitely dressed.
The hero is a tad more interesting. He is a retired government spy (sort of) who is on a mission to figure out who is selling out fellow covert spies to the highest bidder. Somehow he discovers the heroine's true identity and her link to the man he is after. He blackmails her into helping him seek out his quarry by threatening ruination of her standing as one of the Ton's most sought after courtesans. He also suffers from PTSD and has a few private and public episodes of re-experiencing events around the time his younger brother died in battle.
The identity of the bounty holder is discovered by the heroine (who actually ends up solving most of the mystery related to the leaked identities of the spies with minimal help from the hero) during the course of normal conversation with her foster mother and this is used by Galen as a segue into Book 3 of the series.
There is nothing terrible in this book that would require me picking at it, but as I said at the beginning, there's nothing amazing either that would require me highlighting the fact. An adequate romance for times when you just want to read something.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Another Great Story by Shana Galen
By Anne
If You Give a Rake a Ruby is the second book in Shana’s “Jewels of the Ton” series. Our heroine is Fallon, the Marchioness of Mystery , and yes she has a mysterious past that no one knows about and she’d like to keep it that way. Unfortunately Warrick Fitzhugh of the Foreign Office knows her past and believes she’s involved in the events that have lead to the death of some of his fellow colleagues. Warrick is determined to find out what information Fallon has and he will use his past to get it.
However, Fallon has other ideas. She’s no wilting violet, and she’s as strong as the rubies that adorn her neck. She fires back and not only does she dispute the claims she dives headlong into finding out the person really responsible for the deaths of Warrick’s colleagues. What happens next is an unlikely partnership is forged as both Fallon and Warrick work together to uncover the mystery of who is wanting the “Diamonds in the Rough” dead.
The more time they spend together the more attraction and passion builds between them. Warrick finds he is falling under Fallon’s spell which causes him to let down his guard and his own secret comes out. Instead of being turned off by Warrick’s secret Fallon takes it in her stride and is able to get him back from the dark place he retreats to.
This is a fabulous story about two very strong characters who aren’t afraid to show their vulnerability in front of each other and use each others strength to grow and fall in love.
I’m really looking forward to reading Lily’s story the third book in this fabulous series by Shana Galen.
A received an ARC of this book in return for an honest review.
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