How to Romance a Rake (Ugly Ducklings Trilogy Book 2)

Name: How to Romance a Rake (Ugly Ducklings Trilogy Book 2)
Price: 16.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (131 reviews)
Author: Manda Collins

by Manda Collins

Romance Historical Fiction

4.1 (131)

4.1 stars from 131 reviews

217 pages~3.6 hr readPublished by St. Martin's Paperbacks

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Last checked: May 7, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy Regency romance with real chemistry between characters who start as opposites.
You like stories where the emotional stakes match the physical danger, blending ballroom tension with genuine peril.
You appreciate heroines who are intelligent and flawed rather than simply waiting to be rescued.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer standalone romance over series, since this is book two and will reference book one events.
You want your Regency heroes morally uncomplicated, as Deveril has a darker past that shapes the plot.
You're looking for a light, witty romp rather than a story that takes its emotional and moral conflicts seriously.

About this book

Miss Juliet Shelby is a shy wallflower who draws mockery from society for her inability to dance. When Lord Alec Deveril, one of London's most sought-after bachelors, offers to teach her to dance at his ballroom, she is astonished by his attention. As he instructs her, their connection deepens and ignites a powerful attraction. Deveril finds himself drawn to Juliet in ways he has never experienced with other unmarried women. Her generous spirit and sharp intelligence captivate him, though he soon learns she carries a dangerous secret: a close friend has disappeared into London's underworld, and Juliet fears the worst. Deveril offers his assistance, accompanying her through the city's darkest places. Yet Deveril harbors his own hidden past and struggles with a troubling secret. As their relationship intensifies, he believes that seducing Juliet may be the key to overcoming the demons that haunt him.

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Price has dropped 5 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 40 days. Typically stays discounted for 49 days.

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Currently around #96K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 67% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.1★ from 131 reviews

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