Sally Orr. (2014). The Rake's Handbook: The Rake's Handbook Series, Book 1. Sourcebooks.

Sally Orr. 2014. The Rake's Handbook: The Rake's Handbook Series, Book 1. Sourcebooks.

Sally Orr, The Rake's Handbook: The Rake's Handbook Series, Book 1. Sourcebooks, 2014.

Sally Orr. The Rake's Handbook: The Rake's Handbook Series, Book 1. Sourcebooks, 2014.

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   • bioText: Sally Orr worked for thirty years in medical research, specializing in the discovery of gene function. After joining an English history message board, she posted many, many examples of absolute tomfoolery. As a result, a cyber-friend challenged her to write a novel. Since she is a hopeless Anglophile, it's not surprising that her first book is a Regency romance. Sally lives with her husband in San Diego, surrounded by too many books and not enough old English cars.
     
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Book 1 of The Rake's Handbook

A witty new Regency Romance series with a unique take on the infamous London marriage mart from debut author Sally Orr.

The definitive guide to seduction...

The Rake's Handbook was written on a dare, and soon took the ton by storm. Now its author, Ross Thornbury, is publicly reviled by the ladies-who are, of course, forbidden to read the handbook-but privately revered by the gentlemen. Unfortunately, Ross's notoriety is working against him and he flees London painfully aware of the shortcomings of his own jaded heart.

Spirited young widow Elinor Colton lives next to Ross's country estate. She's appalled not only by his rakish reputation, but also by his progressive industrial plans. Elinor is sure she is immune to Ross's seductive ways. But he keeps coming around...impressing her with his vision for England's future and stunning her with his smiles.

The Rake's Handbook Series:
The Rake's Handbook (Book 1)
When a Rake Falls (Book 2)
To Catch a Rake (Book 3)

Praise for The Rake's Handbook:
"Orr debuts with a charming romp. The witty repartee and naughty innuendos set the perfect pitch for the entertaining romance.". -RT Book Reviews, 4 stars
"[A] pleasant Regency romance debut." -Publishers' Weekly
"This one will have you grinning and laughing from page one to the last." -Bookworm 2 Bookworm

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   • content: "Orr debuts with a charming romp. The witty repartee and naughty innuendos set the perfect pitch for the entertaining romance. Though there are serious themes and carefully researched historical details, it's the banter and sensuality that are sure to enchant readers."
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   • source: Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell
   • content: "The HEA will conquer in the end. Quite the fun road to it."
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   • source: Historical Romance Lover
   • content: "Orr had me laughing out loud throughout the story and I'm looking forward to reading about the other two authors of The Rake's Handbook!"
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   • source: Romance Junkies
   • content: "Author Sally Orr's THE RAKE'S HANDBOOK: INCLUDING FIELD GUIDE is a hoot. It is a laugh a minute. "
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   • source: The Romance Reviews
   • content: "A good read... The dialogue was witty and the entire story flowed at an easy pace."
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   • source: Imagine a World
   • content: "The Rake's Handbook was a lovely historical romance."
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   • source: Bookworm 2 Bookworm
   • content: "Light-hearted, highly entertaining and fast paced romance... This one will have you grinning and laughing from page one to the last."
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   • source: Tome Tender
   • content: "The Rake's Handbook: Including Field Guide was a quirky but steamy historical romance... very entertaining with marvelously spirited interactions between Elinor and Ross."
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   • source: Buried Under Romance
   • content: "The Rake's Handbook, the first novel in a series by Sally Orr, explores the possibility of romance between Ross and Elinor with humor and sincerity, and it is very easy to care about both characters. "
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    • source: Sonya's Stuff
    • content: "Sally Orr has a lively way of writing and the scenes she creates are great fun."
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    • source: Kwips and Kritiques
    • content: "Sally Orr has penned a lovely romance... a very light-hearted romantic tale"
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    • source: La Deetda Reads
    • content: "There is lots of sexual chemistry, some misguided influences and even some nefarious characters causing all sorts of problems. There are pages filled with humor and drama. Ms. Orr touches all the bases... a light hearted look at late Regency society."
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    • source: Sweets Books
    • content: "I loved the conversations between Ross and Elinor, they had me laughing throughout the whole book... a good read."
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    • source: Long and Short Reviews
    • content: "A lighthearted novel, THE RAKE'S HANDBOOK, the first book in debut author Sally Orr's RAKE'S HANDBOOK series, is a witty, seductive historical romance that is sure to gain this new author many fans... Misguided influences, colorful characters, naughty innuendoes, humor, passion, romance and true love are only part of what makes this second chance love story so delightful... Treat yourself to a copy of THE RAKE'S HANDBOOK and discover the world of Ms. Orr for yourself!"
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    • source: My Book Addiction and More
    • content: "...a writer to watch for in the future. With her humor and drama, anyone would enjoy this tale of finding love and a HEA. A solid beginning to a debut author and a new series!"
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    • content: "The Rake's Handbook is well written and keeps you engrossed until you realize you have reached the end."
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      September 22, 2014
      In Orr’s pleasant Regency romance debut, Ross Thornbury writes The Rake’s Handbook, which makes him famous—and infamous—as a libertine. He escapes to the small town of Macclesfield to build a foundry, settle down, and perhaps regain his respectability. Elinor Colton, recently widowed, owns land that Ross’s business needs, but she is concerned about the environmental and human costs of his venture. Ross and Elinor’s sensual and emotional connection is tested by their opposition in business, as well as by the risk to Elinor’s reputation if she’s seen associating with Ross. Elinor is still in mourning for her husband, and relatives on both sides pop up to cause trouble. Orr’s style is vivacious and her characters are interesting, but a penchant for repetition and the flat narration of important information weigh her light comedy down irreparably. The conceit of the handbook is unique and clever, but it never plays as great a role in the narrative as its placement in the title suggests. Agent: Nicole Resciniti, Seymour Agency.

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A witty new Regency Romance series with a unique take on the infamous London marriage mart from debut author Sally Orr.

The definitive guide to seduction...

The Rake's Handbook was written on a dare, and soon took the ton by storm. Now its author, Ross Thornbury, is publicly reviled by the ladies-who are, of course, forbidden to read the handbook-but privately revered by the gentlemen. Unfortunately, Ross's notoriety is working against him and he flees London painfully aware of the shortcomings of his own jaded heart.

Spirited young widow Elinor Colton lives next to Ross's country estate. She's appalled not only by his rakish reputation, but also by his progressive industrial plans. Elinor is sure she is immune to Ross's seductive ways. But he keeps coming around...impressing her with his vision for England's future and stunning her with his smiles.

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