Beauty and the Rake (The Rookery Rogues) - Softcover

Monroe, Erica

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0990022978 ISBN 13: 9780990022978

Publisher: Quillfire Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

Scoundrels, thieves, and rebels inhabit the rookeries--where dangerous men fall in love with fierce women.

ONCE SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL...
Abigail Vautille dreamed of escaping the Whitechapel rookery and starting a new life until one tragic night left her scarred and penniless. To save her family from debtor's prison, she strikes a deal with the rogue who owns her father's gambling vowels--if he excuses the debt, for two weeks, she'll give him her body, but not her heart.

ONCE HE WAS CHARMING...
Inspector Michael Strickland of the Metropolitan Police has always had a way with women. Success comes easily to him, and he glides through life on his good looks and family name. But Abigail lights a passion within him he never knew existed. He sees the beauty within her, not the beast she believes herself to be.

TOGETHER, THEIR LOVE IS BEYOND A FAIRY TALE.
After a dangerous figure from Abigail's past resurfaces vowing vengeance, things take a sinister turn. But Michael will stop at nothing to keep the woman he loves safe. When the stakes are high and the scars are more than skin deep, passion may be the key to a happily ever after.

About this title

About the Author

USA Today Bestselling Author Erica Monroe writes dark, gritty historical romance. She wrote the series Gothic Brides (Regency Gothics) and The Rookery Rogues (pre-Victorian gritty working class romance). She was a finalist in the published historical category for the prestigious Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Romantic Suspense, and her books have been recommended reads at Fresh Fiction, Smexy Books, SBTB, and All About Romance. When she's not writing, she's drinking coffee, reading comic books, or watching television. She lives in the suburbs of North Carolina with her husband, daughter, and three pets. Visit Erica online at ericamonroe.com and sign up for her new release newsletter at: hyperurl.co/emnl.

From the Back Cover

The Rookery Rogues is a dark, suspenseful historical romance series set in the London underworld after the Regency. Join dashing thieves, scandalous scoundrels, and rebellious women who defy convention expectations as they find love even in the darkest of circumstances.

In order:
A Dangerous Invitation - Kate Morgan and Daniel O'Reilly
Secrets in Scarlet - Poppy O'Reilly and Thaddeus Knight
Beauty and the Rake - Abigail Vautille and Michael Strickland
Stealing the Rogue's Heart - Mina Mason and Charlie Thatcherr

Michael and Abigail reappear in SECRETS IN SCARLET.
ALSO BY ERICA MONROE
GOTHIC BRIDES
Regency Gothic Novellas
The Mad Countess
The Determined Duchess
The Scandalous Widow

SINGLE TITLE BOOKS
I Spy a Duke

ANTHOLOGIES
Mystified
Charmed at Christmas
Suspenseful Starts
The Rookery Rogues: Volume 1

From the Inside Flap

Dear Reader,

I have always loved the fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast. It was my favorite Disney movie as a child, and as soon as I was old enough to read, I devoured not only the classical versions but as many iterations as I could find. Over the years, the tale of Beauty and her Beast has stuck with me, for its depiction of the power of love to transform not only our societal expectations but our personal beliefs. When Beauty first meets her Beast, she's armed with stories of what a cruel, murderous villain he is. But Beauty's kindness strikes something in the Beast, and soon they are both on this self-discovery quest. They bring out the best in each other.

I've known that I was going to write stories for both Abigail and Michael since they appeared on the page in Secrets in Scarlet. Though neither shared scenes, their similar desire for acceptance, and their need to move beyond their pasts appealed to me. I wanted to do a different take on Beauty and the Beast, and after Abigail's scarring, I had my Beast. But what about my Beauty? While Michael Strickland is a handsome man, he's still got a lot of changing and growing up to do. So you could say in this sense...they are both Beauty, and they are both Beast. It is in their love for each other that they become changed creatures.

I hope you enjoy my reverse Beauty and the Beast.

Edition details

• Publisher: Quillfire Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0990022978
• ISBN 13: 9780990022978
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 334