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The Rake and the Muse: A Steamy Curvy Reforming the Rake Regency Romance (The Unlikely Betrothal Series) Kindle Edition

by Christina Diane (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 55 ratings

She dreams of freedom. He hides behind a mask. Together, they ignite a passion that could inspire—or destroy—them both.

Juliet

Lady Juliet Lane knows what she wants: to share her art with the world and live life on her own terms. Marriage? Not in the cards. But her carefully sketched plans unravel when she meets Theo, the Marquess of Camden. With his sinful smirk and a passion for art as fierce as her own, Theo tempts her into a world of secrets and seduction she never imagined.

Theo

To society, Theo Camden is the perfect rake—all charm and wicked grins. But behind closed doors, he hides a secret: his devotion to art. When Juliet enters his life, she’s more than just another beauty. She’s his muse, his masterpiece—and the greatest risk he’s ever faced. As much as Theo yearns for her, the weight of duty and reputation looms over their fiery connection.

Two artists. One scandalous love affair. A temptation too intriguing to resist.

Their passion is a masterpiece in the making, but desire comes at a price. Can they defy society’s expectations and create a future together, or will ambition and duty tear them apart?


Note: This is a spicy novella with 5+ explicit scenes and a guaranteed HEA! Content warnings can be found on author's website.

Tropes: Curvy FMC, Reforming the Rake, One Horse, Motivated Heroine, Secret Passions, Deathbed Promise, House Party

Unlikely Betrothal Series: Each novella is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order and read in Kindle Unlimited!
  • The Earl and the Vixen
  • The Rake and the Muse
  • The Marquess and the Earl
  • The Viscount and the Wallflower
  • The Duke and the Widow
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DF41QT65
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 7, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 183 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1964713038
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  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Unlikely Betrothal Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 55 ratings

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Christina Diane

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Christina Diane is an award-winning, bestselling author who loves to write super spicy, fast paced stories for the modern reader in the genres of historical romance and dark romance. Her historical romances are all set in the Regency era, with creative liberty taken within the historical setting to create a passionate, hot, intriguing story. Across all of her works, if you love combinations of high spice, witty banter, spirited heroines, forbidden romances, darker themes, and hot alpha men...then you are in for a treat! Because bad boys never go out of style!

She is a hybrid indie and traditionally published author with Dragonblade Publishing, Romance Cafe, and And You Press. She reads mostly spicy Regency romances and all shades of dark romances, as well as thrillers.

Christina lives in Northern Maine with her husband and two boys. Her family also includes their three French bulldogs who go everywhere with them, as well as two solid black cats. The entire family is always up for new adventures. When she is not writing or chasing after her family, she usually has a Kindle in her hand!

Her writing journey began at the age of nine when she created her own comic strip, Grizzly Grouch. In adulthood, she was a freelance writer for several years, mostly writing lifestyle pieces for blogs. She found that she couldn’t stop thinking about stories and characters, so much that she had to get them on the page! Christina frequently has dreams of random character ARCs that go into a massive list of planned writings. She currently has more than ten series just waiting to be written!

Aside from her family, writing, and books, she loves Bridgerton, the Grinch, Jessica Rabbit, horror movies, Chucky dolls, cold brew, yoga, Hamilton, the color pink, and speaking in obscure quotes from movies and TV shows.

Christina loves chatting with her readers and talking about great reads, so please contact her on socials! She’d love to hear what you think about her books and what you’d love to see more of!

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ I loved book 1 in the series so I was excited for this - and it did not disappoint! I read this in one sitting- couldn’t get enough of this sweet and spicy regency romance! I love the witty dialogue and steamy spice! Bridgerton fans this one’s for you! 💫Tropes 💫 💜 Curvy FMC ✨Secret passions 💜 Spicy ✨ Reform the Rake 💜 HEA
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  • Arlena Card
    5.0 out of 5 stars Spicy seduction
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025
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    If you like spicy reads, like I do, then you're going to love this one. I think I have a crush on Theo.
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  • Sherley's Reading Corner
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cute Story with lovable characters!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2025
    𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 4.25 / 5.0
    𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥: 3.0 🌶️🌶️🌶️

    “𝑰 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖.”

    Christina Diane knows how to bring the heat. This one is spicy spicy spicy. This was a cute story and a quick read. I so enjoyed Jules and Theo’s story. I loved that they had so much in common, especially when it came to their art and their future desires. These two were made for one another. What starts off as two individuals who are set on never getting married and simply enjoying each other, leads to so much more! Another great one by Ms. Diane! After reading the sneak-peek to Nate and George’s story I cannot wait to read The Marquess and the Earl!
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  • SDV
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2025
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    I loved this book! Can't wait for the rest of the series to come out this year!
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  • B Esposito
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this sexy regency!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2025
    I am just loving this series. The Rake and the Muse is set in the same house party as the previous title but a new couple takes center stage. The couple dynamic is completely different, but this story is just as spicy and satisfying as the first!

    Theo and Juliet are instantly attracted to one another when they meet at the house party, but though the attraction knocks them both off their feet, the most intriguing secret they discover is what they have in common. Innocent Juliet is wary of Theo's rakish reputation, but can't help but let him get closer, just as Theo realizes that there is more to the striking Juliet than just her beauty.

    I loved this story because, though it is a romance and the spicy relationship arc is the forefront, it is also about people who are able to find someone who helps inspire their talents and dreams. In addition, I love the layering of the stories (between the first book in the series and now this one). I get the feeling that each book in this series is giving us hints about what is coming in fun, intriguing ways.

    I'm so excited I got to read and ARC copy of this story and I am so looking forward to more!
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  • Andrea
    4.0 out of 5 stars The infamous house party
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025
    A quick hit Regency Era romance. In this second book of the series, the infamous house party pushes another couple to their love match. The classic bad boy, Theo, falls for the girl, Juliet, every guy wants to take advantage of. Theo has given up on anything deeper than lust and Juliet is unwilling to compromise her dreams to fit into society’s expectations of marriage.

    Both characters being artists was a cute element in the story. It really helps showcase and deepens the connection they have together. The spice is well written!

    I love that the concept of this series is to use the house party as the life changing moment. The light overlap with the couple from book one was fun and I’m desperately looking forward to book three.
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  • Ashley
    3.0 out of 5 stars Cute story!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025
    Spice: 🌶🌶

    Tropes:
    Curvy FMC
    Rakish MMC
    House Party
    Artists

    The Rake and the Muse is a cute spicy novella. Set at the same house party as book 1 (The Earl and the Vixen), this story focuses on Lady Juliet and Lord Theo. After her friend leaves the party early to get married, Juliet has decided to enjoy her remaining time at the country party. Her desires in life aren't to find a husband. But rather to spend her days painting and one day open an art gallery.

    Theo, the local Rake, has no desire to marry either. However, he promised his brother on his deathbed that he would. Theo is also an artist but Lady Juliet has caught his eye and might be the Muse he was longing for.

    I liked that this story picks up at the same cou try house party! It was cute and fun. I loved Juliet and I'm impressed that she knew her worth and didn't back down. You go girl!!! Theo is sweet with her and I loved their interactions together. A jealous Rake is my favorite!
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  • Crystal McKinney Courson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Steamy Regency novella
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2025
    Oooh. A nicely spicy Regency novella and it’s out today!

    At a country house party, where readers of this genre know shenanigans are always afoot, Lady Juliet meets the dashing rake, Theo, Marquess of Camden. They have a mutual love for art and Theo has a great desire for Juliet’s luscious form.

    Shenanigans do indeed come to pass and seriously, in a packed house party, how is there never anyone in the hallways? 😉

    Okay, back to our beautiful couple. Juliet is unsure if she ever wants to be married because then she’s giving up any semblance of freedom she might have. Theo also is not ready for marriage. He’s acquired the marquessate upon his beloved brother’s death and is terrified he won’t be able to uphold the title as well as his brother.

    Dear readers, you know they’ll figure it out, but while they do, enjoy their steamy explorations. The first scene where Theo enters her bedchamber is 🔥🔥🔥

    #romance #romancebooks #historicalromance #spicyromance #spicybooks #therakeandthemuse #christinadiane
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  • Dr. G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kindred souls
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
    This series about different couples “coupling off” at a regency house party is so much fun! At this point, I love spotting what everyone else from another book is doing in the background while I read one book. I love this book in particular because — aside from Diane’s incredible talent writing the many steamy scenes — it was about two people chafing under a restrictive society’s constraints and finding kindred souls in each other. The characters’ love for art and each other really shone through. Always here for a spirited, voluptuous FMC. I adored Juliet!
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  • The_neurospicy_bookworm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another amazing novella from the author
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2025
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    I absolutely loved this book. This series seems to be all happening at the same time, so it appears as though this is going to add up to a multi POV story separated into manageable parts. It is the second book in the series and I fell in love with the MC's story just as much as the last one. I love the fact the author is allowing us the chance to fall in love with all of the characters and giving each one their chance to shine. I loved Juliet in the last book so getting to learn more about her and her story was just amazing. I absolutely love the author's writing style and the way the author uses language to depict the characters thoughts and feelings towards each other is just beautiful. Like with the last book gets spicy and if you read books for the spice, then you won't be disappointed. The relationship that forms between the MCs is so wholesome and your heart feels so full when seeing the relationship blossom. There is also another character that has been introduced that I am hoping is going to be one of the characters who gets her chance to shine. She seems such an amazing woman that I am really crossing my fingers that she is going to get her chance at the spotlight. Another amazing novella from the author and I look forward to reading the next one.
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  • Mrs HH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Everything I hoped for and more
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2025
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    This is the third book by the same author I have read in as many months. I thoroughly enjoy this authors writing and how she captures the character’s personalities. (even the side characters are intriguing) There’s scandal, spice, humour and most importantly a happy ending. If you enjoy watching or reading Bridgerton I highly recommend any book by Christina Diane.
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