
The Rakess by Scarlett Peckham is a historical romance novel that follows the story of the strong and sensual heroine, Seraphina, and the architect, Adam. The novel explores their complicated and steamy relationship, touching on sensitive topics such as grief, loss, addiction, and empowerment. Despite the ups and downs in their journey, the book delves into the complexities of their characters and the challenges they face, leading to a resolution that may not address all concerns but focuses on making the relationship work.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings for The Rakess include themes of miscarriage, alcoholism, grief, and societal bullying.
Has Romance?
The romance in The Rakess is a central focus, deeply woven into the character development and plot progression.
From The Publisher:
Ripped Bodice Awards for Excellence in Romantic Fiction
Named one of the Best Romance of 2020 by EW, Washington Post, NPR, and Bookpage!
Meet the SOCIETY OF SIRENS-three radical, libertine ladies determined to weaponize their scandalous reputations to fight for justice and the love they deserve…
She's a Rakess on a quest for women's rights…
Seraphina Arden's passions include equality, amorous affairs, and wild, wine-soaked nights. To raise funds for her cause, she's set to publish explosive memoirs exposing the powerful man who ruined her. Her ideals are her purpose, her friends are her family, and her paramours are forbidden to linger in the morning.
He's not looking for a summer lover…
Adam Anderson is a wholesome, handsome, widowed Scottish architect, with two young children, a business to protect, and an aversion to scandal. He could never, ever afford to fall for Seraphina. But her indecent proposal-one month, no strings, no future-proves too tempting for a man who strains to keep his passions buried with the losses of his past.
But one night changes everything...
What began as a fling soon forces them to confront painful secrets-and yearnings they thought they'd never have again. But when Seraphina discovers Adam's future depends on the man she's about to destroy, she must decide what to protect… her desire for justice, or her heart.
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