Happy May Rake Day To All Who Celebrate!

May 01, 2026 1:16 pm

Lovely readers!

Happy Rake Review Day! May 1 means the fabulously funny and steamy Caroline Lee is releasing May the Best Rake Win! Not only will you get a wonderful story, you'll get your first peek of Remington Ives, June's rake!

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One of the questions in Jealous Rakes and June Mistakes, my Season 2 entry for the Rake Review is: Is Remington Ives REALLY a rake? And that was a huge question in the Fake February Rake from the first season of the Rake Review. Of course the answer for Hades Jones was, no, no he is not a rake HOW DARE YOU suggest otherwise!

But Remmy... oh Remmy...

What do you think? Get to know him below and tell me if you think he's going to be a real rake or not.

All the world’s a stage—and Remington Ives plays the part of a rake to perfection.

His theater is failing, and Remmy needs money fast. A scandalous rake's reputation might be the only thing that saves it. But when a country house party reunites him with his childhood friend, his carefully crafted image begins to unravel.

Because Tessa King refuses to believe he’s a scoundrel.

The boy she grew up with couldn’t have changed so much in six years. Even if the man he’s become kisses her like he means to claim her the moment they’re alone. Tessa is tempted to uncover the truth behind his dangerous charm and the Brazen Belle's scandalous article about him. But temptation is a luxury she cannot afford. Her livelihood is at stake.

Tessa must choose between remaining a companion… or making a respectable marriage. Unless Remmy can convince her there’s a third option. Him.

Childhood friends, a rakish reputation, and a forbidden attraction collide at a scandalous house party—but risking their hearts may cost them everything.

Pre-Order Jealous Rakes and June Mistakes

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In Alchemy of Desire news, I'm in talks with my cover designer for book 3! I've got sketches! They are making me super happy! Also, after a coaching call from my developmental editor for the series, during which we discussed book 3, we also ended up brainstorming book 4 accidentally! I didn't even know I was going to write a book 4! But the hero and heroine are now insistent that they are the most interesting people I know, and I'm having a hard time denying that, so.....

Happy reading,

Charlie Lane