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💋 The Rake by L.J. Shen

Belle is Boston’s ultimate femme fatale… and yes, she knows it. 💅 She wants a baby, not a husband. Enter Devon: tall, charming, rich, and zero chill.

They agree on a “practical” arrangement… but honey, practical never looked this hot. 🔥 Sparks fly, boundaries crumble, and suddenly this arrangement is anything but simple.

If you love:

💃 Boss babes who don’t need a man (but maybe secretly want one)

🔥 Grumpy, irresistible men

💔 Steamy tension that makes you say “oh no, oh yes”

✨ Emotional chaos with just enough scandal

Then buckle up — The Rake is messy, sexy, and totally addictive.

#lemon8bookclub #readersoflemon8 #kindleunlimited #bookwormsoflemon8 #romancebookrecommendations

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I have honestly never read anything by this author 🫣

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