New author to me, great characters, very original. A very dense and character heavy book. But very enjoyable. My more detailed review here:
https://cautiouslyoptimistic474006888.com/2022/12/05/letter-from-a-rake/ ( )

This started out with a solid premise that I was quite excited about: a BBW heroine who is a bit different and insecure, and a big Misunderstanding with the handsome, popular hero. There were enough of my favorite tropes that I overlooked some of the anachronisms and modern vernacular, but I feel like it didn’t quite stick the landing: I HATE books where the chubby heroine loses weight and becomes all brazen and confident. Sure, the hero is disappointed in her weight loss, but it’s still presented as a positive thing and the heroine’s personality changes a bit with it. Not my favorite story arch. Also, I think everyone was a bit hard on Alex. Sure, he made a mistake, but it was an innocent one, and he tried to rectify it. Though he could have been more upfront about what happened with Clarice and Millie when he tried to apologize. Overall, I enjoyed it, and I am interested in the next book too, even though I usually only read Favored Trope HRs. ( )

Lucy is fairly likable but all three of the brothers are awful ( )

This is the perfect story for Regency Romance lovers. An easy read I couldn't put it down.

The romance is engaging. The pacing of the story is good and the plot is well thought out with unexpected twists. There is an interesting amount of historical detail throughout which enhances the book.

Millie is an unconventional heroine for a Regency romance. She was born and lived in India and so provides a fresh perspective on Regency society's constraints on women. An endearing combination of feisty and vulnerable make Millie attractive both to the reader and the hero.

Alex is a likeable rake. The insights the reader is given into his thoughts allow you to like him even when he unwittingly breaks Millie's heart.

The story is full of layered conflict which keep you turning the pages.

Whilst not a steamy romance. The ending definitely raises the temperature and gives Letter From A Rake its Happy Ever After.

I enjoyed this and would recommend it.

I received a copy of this book from Penguin Books Australia, Destiny Romance via NetGalley in return for an honest review. ( )

Oh my goodness, where do I even begin? I fell in LOVE with this book right from the beginning. The female lead, a rather feisty Millie Ashton, is just simply awesome. I love a strong woman who can speak her mind, and speak it she did. I also have a soft spot for these types of stories, so that alone made the read even more enjoyable for me. Upon arriving in London, Miss Ashton certainly meets her match when she is introduced to a certain Lord Brooke. Take a chance on this book; it is wonderful! ( )