Rakes & Rebels: The Raveneau Family Series by Cynthia Wright

From a New York Times bestselling author comes a Raveneau Family novella you'll savor!“And they lived happily ever after...” Or did they?Can a rake like André Raveneau truly be tamed into a domesticated husband and father...or will he forever be a pacing tiger, destined to break free of his cage? Come into the Raveneaus’ Connecticut home, as Devon struggles to balance the needs of her little children with the demands of her restless, hot-blooded husband... moreFrom a New York Times bestselling author comes a Raveneau Family novella you'll savor!“And they lived happily ever after...” Or did they?Can a rake like André Raveneau truly be tamed into a domesticated husband and father...or will he forever be a pacing tiger, destined to break free of his cage? Come into the Raveneaus’ Connecticut home, as Devon struggles to balance the needs of her little children with the demands of her restless, hot-blooded husband. When two people reappear from the past, long-suppressed fears ignite, and St. Valentine’s Day becomes a time of reckoning for André and Devon Raveneau. Can this marriage, between two passionate and stubborn people, be saved? RAKES & REBELS: The Raveneau Family series:1 - SILVER STORM (André & Devon)2 - HER HUSBAND, THE RAKE: a sequel novella (André & Devon)3 - SMUGGLER'S MOON (Sebastian & Julia)4 - THE SECRET OF LOVE (Gabriel & Isabella)5 - SURRENDER THE STARS (Ryan & Lindsay)6 - HIS MAKE-BELIEVE BRIDE (Justin & Mouette)7 - HIS RECKLESS BARGAIN (Nathan & Adrienne)8 - TEMPEST (Adam & Cathy) RAKES & REBELS: The Raveneau Family intertwines with RAKES & REBELS: The Beauvisage Family series:1 - HEART OF FRAGILE STARS: a prequel novella to CAROLINE (Jean-Philippe & Antonia)2 - CAROLINE (Alec & Caro)3 - TOUCH THE SUN (Lion & Meagan)4 - SPRING FIRES (Nicholai & Lisette)5 - HER DANGEROUS VISCOUNT (Grey & Natalya) less

“And they lived happily ever after...” Or did they?Can a rake like André Raveneau truly be tamed into a domesticated husband and father...or will he remain a pacing tiger, destined to break free of his cage?Come into the Raveneaus’ Connecticut home, as Devon struggles to balance the needs of her little children with the demands of a restless, hot-blooded husband. When two people reappear from the past, long-suppressed fears ignite, and St... more“And they lived happily ever after...” Or did they?Can a rake like André Raveneau truly be tamed into a domesticated husband and father...or will he remain a pacing tiger, destined to break free of his cage?Come into the Raveneaus’ Connecticut home, as Devon struggles to balance the needs of her little children with the demands of a restless, hot-blooded husband. When two people reappear from the past, long-suppressed fears ignite, and St. Valentine’s Day becomes a time of reckoning for André and Devon Raveneau. Can this marriage, between two passionate and stubborn people, be saved? less

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cynthia Wright comes a breathtaking new full-length novel in the Rakes & Rebels series! A STOLEN HEART When Lady Isabella Trevarre first laid eyes on Gabriel St. Briac, she announced to her best friend: “That is the man I will marry!” Now a woman grown, Izzie has traded her girlish dreams for the independent life of an artist, but she never quite forgot the dazzling Frenchman who captivated her young heart... moreFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cynthia Wright comes a breathtaking new full-length novel in the Rakes & Rebels series! A STOLEN HEART When Lady Isabella Trevarre first laid eyes on Gabriel St. Briac, she announced to her best friend: “That is the man I will marry!” Now a woman grown, Izzie has traded her girlish dreams for the independent life of an artist, but she never quite forgot the dazzling Frenchman who captivated her young heart. When he appears again in Cornwall, the seeds of desire grow between them… A STOLEN MASTERPIECE As Napoleon’s army loots art treasures throughout Europe, Gabriel St. Briac’s priceless Leonardo da Vinci painting vanishes from its hiding place. Bent on recovering his family’s prized possession, Gabriel sets sail for the chaos of wartime France—only to find Izzie stowed away on his ship. Though fearful for her safety, he allows her to join in his quest. But Izzie harbors a dark secret…a secret that could shatter the tender blossom of their trust. When danger puts them both to the test, will these two guarded souls dare to risk all for love? Author's note: The Secret of Love connects to Smuggler's Moon in the Rakes & Rebels series. less

A STOLEN HEARTWhen Lady Isabella Trevarre first set eyes on Gabriel St. Briac, she announced to her best friend: “That is the man I will marry!” Now a woman grown, Izzie has traded her girlish dreams for the independent life of an artist, but she never quite forgot the dazzling Frenchman who captivated her young heart. When he appears again in Cornwall, sparks of desire kindle between them...A STOLEN MASTERPIECEAs Napoleon’s army loots art treasures throughout Europe, Gabriel St... moreA STOLEN HEARTWhen Lady Isabella Trevarre first set eyes on Gabriel St. Briac, she announced to her best friend: “That is the man I will marry!” Now a woman grown, Izzie has traded her girlish dreams for the independent life of an artist, but she never quite forgot the dazzling Frenchman who captivated her young heart. When he appears again in Cornwall, sparks of desire kindle between them...A STOLEN MASTERPIECEAs Napoleon’s army loots art treasures throughout Europe, Gabriel St. Briac’s priceless Leonardo da Vinci painting vanishes from its hiding place. Bent on recovering his family’s prized possession, Gabriel sets sail for the chaos of wartime France—only to find Izzie stowed away on his ship. Though fearful for her safety, he is forced to let her join in his quest. But Izzie harbors a dark secret…a secret that could shatter the tender blossom of their trust. When danger puts them both to the test, will these two guarded souls dare to risk all for love? less

"Romance the way it was meant to be!" - Kathe Robin, RT Book Reviews Guarded Hearts… ~ A French pirate of smoldering passions, Justin St. Briac will never marry. However, when his manipulative mother beckons him to her deathbed in Cornwall, he succumbs to her plea that he take a bride. ~ Mouette Raveneau, once the toast of the London ton, has been ruined by her dead husband’s crimes. With two adolescent sons and no means of support, she reluctantly takes refuge in Cornwall... more"Romance the way it was meant to be!" - Kathe Robin, RT Book Reviews Guarded Hearts… ~ A French pirate of smoldering passions, Justin St. Briac will never marry. However, when his manipulative mother beckons him to her deathbed in Cornwall, he succumbs to her plea that he take a bride. ~ Mouette Raveneau, once the toast of the London ton, has been ruined by her dead husband’s crimes. With two adolescent sons and no means of support, she reluctantly takes refuge in Cornwall. A Pretend Marriage… To grant his mother’s dying wish, Justin devises an elaborate charade. Her days are numbered, after all, and soon he’ll return to his life of unfettered romantic conquests and adventure in France. But, what if his mother isn’t really dying? And what if he begins to enjoy the very thing he’s avoided his whole life? Rakes & Rebels: The Raveneau Family series: 1 - SILVER STORM (André & Devon) 2 - SMUGGLER'S MOON (Sebastian & Julia) 3 - THE SECRET OF LOVE (Gabriel & Isabella) 4 - SURRENDER THE STARS (Ryan & Lindsay) 5 - HIS MAKE-BELIEVE BRIDE (Justin & Mouette) 6 - HIS RECKLESS BARGAIN (Nathan & Adrienne) 7 - TEMPEST (Adam & Cathy) Rakes & Rebels: The Raveneau Family intertwines with Rakes & Rebels: The Beauvisage Family series: 1 - HEART OF FRAGILE STARS: a prequel novella to CAROLINE (Jean-Philippe & Antonia) 2 - CAROLINE (Alec & Caro) 3 - TOUCH THE SUN (Lion & Meagan) 4 - SPRING FIRES (Nicholai & Lisette) 5 - HER DANGEROUS VISCOUNT (Grey & Natalya) less

GUARDED HEARTSA French pirate of smoldering passions, Justin St. Briac has vowed never to marry. However, when his manipulative mother beckons him to her deathbed in Cornwall, he succumbs to her plea that he take a bride – devising an elaborate charade to appear to grant her dying wish.The old woman’s days are numbered, after all, and soon he’ll return to his life of unfettered romantic conquests and adventure.. moreGUARDED HEARTSA French pirate of smoldering passions, Justin St. Briac has vowed never to marry. However, when his manipulative mother beckons him to her deathbed in Cornwall, he succumbs to her plea that he take a bride – devising an elaborate charade to appear to grant her dying wish.The old woman’s days are numbered, after all, and soon he’ll return to his life of unfettered romantic conquests and adventure...A PRETEND MARRIAGEMouette Raveneau, once the toast of the London ton, has been ruined by her dead husband’s crimes. When she reluctantly takes refuge in Cornwall with her two adolescent sons, Justin hires her to help carry off his grand scheme.Soon, however their "business arrangement" begins to feel like what Justin has avoided his whole life--a real marriage, one where he could lose something much more valuable than his freedom...he might actually lose his heart. less

He was impossible! Yet utterly irresistible…Renowned as a bold corsair and seducer of women, Justin St. Briac has spent the last decade as a married man. He adores his wife, Mouette, but as he ages, he chafes against the constraints of domestication and longs for another reckless adventure on the high seas.Mouette Raveneau’s life among the London ton was in tatters when she fled to Cornwall and married Justin... moreHe was impossible! Yet utterly irresistible…Renowned as a bold corsair and seducer of women, Justin St. Briac has spent the last decade as a married man. He adores his wife, Mouette, but as he ages, he chafes against the constraints of domestication and longs for another reckless adventure on the high seas.Mouette Raveneau’s life among the London ton was in tatters when she fled to Cornwall and married Justin. Now, years later, she has an opportunity to return to Society and repair her broken reputation. For the sake of her adult son, Charles, she agrees…but what of her untamable pirate husband?If the volatile Justin does accompany Mouette to London, she fears he will prove incapable of conforming to the haut ton’s rigid code of conduct. And when Mouette receives assistance from a caring, respectable nobleman, Justin burns to challenge his rival to a duel to the death.As marriage becomes the most reckless adventure of all, will these two lovers dare to join forces...or turn their backs and walk away for good?When a mid-life crisis grips Justin St. Briac in Regency London, his spirited wife, Mouette, strikes back with gusto in this delightful, passionate, and even playful story of true love. -- Carole Tunstall, Amazon readerRakes & Rebels: The Raveneau Family:1 - SILVER STORM (André & Devon)2 - HER HUSBAND, THE RAKE: a sequel novella (André & Devon)3 - SMUGGLER'S MOON (Sebastian & Julia)4 - THE SECRET OF LOVE (Gabriel & Isabella)5 - SURRENDER THE STARS (Ryan & Lindsay)6 - HIS MAKE-BELIEVE BRIDE (Justin & Mouette)7 – HER IMPOSSIBLE HUSBAND (Justin & Mouette)8 - HIS RECKLESS BARGAIN (Nathan & Adrienne)9 - TEMPEST (Adam & Cathy)Rakes & Rebels: The Raveneau Family intertwines with Rakes & Rebels: The Beauvisage Family series:1 - STOLEN BY A PIRATE: a prequel novella to RESCUED BY A ROGUE (Jean-Philippe & Antonia)2 - RESCUED BY A ROGUE (Alec & Caro)3 - TOUCH THE SUN (Lion & Meagan)4 - SPRING FIRES (Nicholai & Lisette)5 - HER DANGEROUS VISCOUNT (Grey & Natalya)"Cynthia Wright always delivers, book after book. If you are a tried and true fan already, you can't wait for another new release. If you are new to her books....well, lucky, lucky you. Let the reading begin!!" ~ Elizabeth Clayton less