num_pages: 336
description: Rogue. 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.Julian Medlock has spent years becoming the epitome of correct behavior. As far as he cares if Courtenay finds himself in hot water its his own fault for behaving so badlyand being so blasted irresistible. But when Julians sister asks him to rehabilitate Courtenays image Julian is forced to spend time with the man he loathesand lusts aftermost.As Courtenay begins to yearn for a love he fears he doesnt deserve Julian starts to understand how desire can drive a man to abandon all sense of propriety. But he has secrets hes determined to keep because if the truth came out it would ruin everyone he loves. Together they must decide what theyre willing to risk for love.
language: English
title: The Ruin of a Rake
publisher: Avon Impulse