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Miss Clara Danford had no illusions about Fredrick Sullivan. She knew that this magnificently handsome gentleman was a rake whose women were legion and whose gambling debts were staggering. She also knew why he wished to wed her. It was not for the beauty and grace she did not have, but for her fortune, which would rescue the dazzling wastrel from ruin. Should she refuse and lose her one chance to have such a splendid mate? Or should she accept a proposal made with lips that lied as skillfully as they kissed? One thing was sure. Clara might have no illusions to lose - but she would have to be careful not to lose her heart...
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One doesn't end up really liking Freddie enough to make this a true reformed rake book. But I like the story all the same. Besides the usual "OMG women are people" theme that empowers the heroine (and also, yes, who doesn't just love her buying him like a fancy vase), there is also a reluctant second theme - Freddie is running from some demons. He is profligate and stupid and he self medicates and he gets away with it because he's beautiful. But at some point, the self medicating stops working, and he has to turn around and face his demons. I think many of us can sympathize with that. Just...it's lucky in romance there are no STDs.
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