How to Court a Rake by Bronwyn Scott
💖💖💖💖💖/5 How to Court a Rake by Bronwyn Scott, book one in the Wed Within a Year series, is a wonderful, emotional, heartwarming romance with a bit of espionage and a mystery. This series follows the Parkhurst brothers, who work for their grandfather as Crown operatives, known as the Four Horsemen working in the shadows to keep their country safe. These men are seen by the ton as rakes; well known for their outlandish behavior. After successful missions, the King bestowed titles on the brothers, with a stipulation that the titles would only become heredity if they marry within a year. Caine is reluctant to marry, ; believing his work for the Crown makes it dangerous to have a family. Lady Mary Kimber tries hard to be the daughter her parents want and marry well. Having been passed over by two dukes who chose to marry others, she is on track to becoming a wallflower. Caine and Mary meet at a ball where he becomes intrigued with her and impressed with her intelligence...