Cold-Hearted Rake (The Ravenels #1)
Lisa Kleypas

Devon Ravenel, London's most wickedly charming rake, has just inherited an earldom. But his powerful new rank in society comes with unwanted responsibilities . . . and more than a few surprises. His estate is saddled with debt, and the late earl's three innocent sisters are still occupying the house . . . along with Kathleen, Lady Trenear, a beautiful young widow whose sharp wit and determination are a match for Devon's own.
A clash of wills...
Kathleen knows better than to trust a ruthless scoundrel like Devon. But the fiery attraction between them is impossible to deny—and from the first moment Devon holds her in his arms, he vows to do whatever it takes to possess her. As Kathleen finds herself yielding to his skillfully erotic seduction, only one question remains:
Can she keep from surrendering her heart to the most dangerous man she's ever known?
- take-charge heroine 18
- enemies to lovers 17
- historical 13
- virgin heroine 9
- possessive hero 9
- sassy heroine 5
- cruel hero/bully 4
- alpha male 4
- competent heroine 4
- third person pov 4
- independent heroine 3
- height difference 3
- slow burn 2
- pregnancy 2
- grumpy/cold hero 2
- grumpy/ice queen 2
- bad boys 1
- funny 1
- forced proximity 1
- dual pov 1
- Add topics
- content warnings
- past abuse 3
- substance abuse 1
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The 'The Ravenels' series
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