The Rake's Daughter by Anne Grace

 

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The Rake's Daughter by Anne Gracie, book two in her The Brides of Bellaire Gardens series, is a captivating story, that is sweetly romantic with a calming and comforting pace, creating a lovely read, perfect for a quiet afternoon. The story focuses on the relationship and sisterly bonds of Clarissa and her illegitimate half-sister Isobel, as they survive a difficult life with their father, with an unbreakable and non-judgmental bond as they grow up together.  After the death of their rake of a father, they find themselves under the guardianship of Leo, a new Earl, who is not sure that launching both young ladies into society is a good idea.

 

This story is an examination of Izzy and Leo seeing their own value beyond what society says about your parents and their marital status when you are born. This is also a slow and sweet journey of two people, drawn to the each other and who must learn to love themselves before they are able to fully open themselves up to another person. A beautiful strength of this novel is really between Izzy and Clarissa, who both love each other so strongly and always want the best for the other. I love that they are true sisters and they will not let others dictate their relationship to each other. I really enjoyed watching Leo learn how to open himself up to Izzy and to look beyond his prejudices towards things in his past that were affecting his views as to what his future could be.

 

Anne Gracie has created an enchanting romance that was an enjoyable read, a wonderful story of the ones who can’t help but to fall in love with wanting and being in love. I highly recommend The Rake's Daughter to other readers.

 

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.