The Rake Mistake

· Heist Club Book 1 · Erica Ridley
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A Regency-set comedic caper featuring a book club of meddling spinsters and an assist by a very good dog.

The closest Miss Philippa York has ever come to adventure is her Thursday afternoon reading circle with her fellow bluestockings of the beau monde. That is, until her bosom friend allows a handsome rake to steal a kiss… and he takes her friend’s jewels instead! 

With the help of the Wild Wynchesters—a uniquely talented family of caper-committing siblings who don’t let “laws” stop them from righting wrongs—Philippa and her club of delightfully bookish spinsters take on the most celebrated rake of the ton.

They’re clever. He’s a cad. To save the day, all they need to pull off is one little heist…


PREQUEL TO: THE PERKS OF LOVING A WALLFLOWER


"Erica Ridley is a delight!"

— Julia Quinn

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4.4
35 reviews
Brenda Turner
May 3, 2021
This is an incredibly fun and fantastic tale. I read The Duke Heist first so the characters were not new to me. It is funny beyond belief. For those of you who have not read the first book of the series it is great fun.I would love to recommend this book to others. It is a laugh a minute and a lot of fun. The gist of the story is that the book club is amazing. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This in no way affects my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.
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Margaret Watkins
June 2, 2021
I found that this chaotic Regency adventure witty and entertaining. Miss Philippa York lives for her reading circle, although the moniker for the group has not yet been determined as the ladies keep changing their minds. Her overbearing and ambitious mother continually embarrasses and threatens her, making her life a living hell. Fortunately, her connection with the Wild Wynchesters introduces her to not only Great-Aunt Wynchester, but the rest of the bluestockings as well, and they are a force to be reckoned with. In a wild gambit to retrieve stolen jewelry, Philippa refuses to be left behind and together with the entertaining elderly lady, finds herself in situations she never thought to find herself. The adventure comes to a close on a bit of a cliff-hanger and the name of the reading group has still not been decided! I received a copy of this novel as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.
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Cali Jewel
August 24, 2022
Wonderfully quirky, witty and laugh out loud fun adventure. This romantic journey is filled with sweetly endearing charters, picturesque countryside and undeniable passion.... really enjoyed reading this!
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About the author

Erica Ridley is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of witty, feel-good historical romance novels, including the upcoming THE DUKE HEIST, featuring the Wild Wynchesters. Why seduce a duke the normal way, when you can accidentally kidnap one in an elaborately planned heist?

In the 12 Dukes of Christmas series, enjoy witty, heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village. After all, nothing heats up a winter night quite like finding oneself in the arms of a duke!

Two popular series, the Dukes of War and Rogues to Riches, feature roguish peers and dashing war heroes who find love amongst the splendor and madness of Regency England. 

When not reading or writing romances, Erica can be found riding camels in Africa, zip-lining through rainforests in Central America, or getting hopelessly lost in the middle of Budapest.

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