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  1. 1A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare4.3
  2. 2The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn0#2
  3. 3Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase0
  4. 4The Bride by Julie Garwood4.6
  5. 5A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare4.2#1
  6. 6On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn4.6#8
  7. 7An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn0#3
  8. 8A Gentleman's Offer by Emma Orchard4.0
  9. 9Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel4.4
  10. 10By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult4.4
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Romance4.42010

After a lifetime of following society's rules and being overlooked, proper lady Calpurnia Hartwell decides to break free by creating a scandalous list of forbidden activities—and enlists the help of notorious rake Gabriel St. John, Marquess of Ralston, to guide her through them. As Callie throws herself into a world of gambling, dueling, and other unladylike pursuits, she discovers that breaking the rules is intoxicating, but falling for her wicked teacher might be the most dangerous rebellion of all.

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The Bride

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Quick Comparison: Books Like Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake

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A Lady by MidnightTessa Dare4.32013—Closest match
The Viscount Who Loved MeJulia Quinn0200634Similar vibes
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A Night to SurrenderTessa Dare4.22011400Similar vibes
On the Way to the WeddingJulia Quinn4.62006320Similar vibes
An Offer from a GentlemanJulia Quinn02004—Similar vibes
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What books are most similar to Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake?

The most similar books to Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake are A Lady by Midnight, The Viscount Who Loved Me, Lord of Scoundrels.

What should I read after Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake?

After finishing Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake, readers most commonly pick up A Lady by Midnight next.

Who writes books like Sarah MacLean?

Authors similar to Sarah MacLean include Julia Quinn, Tessa Dare.

What genre is Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake?

Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake is a Romance novel by Sarah MacLean, published in 2010.

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About Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake

Readers will delight in New York Times bestseller Sarah MacLean’s debut novel—featuring her sexy, funny, emotionally rich writing and one of the fiercely feminist heroines that made Entertainment Weekly crown her “the utterly intoxicating queen of historical romance.” There are things a lady simply does not do. She does not smoke. She does not fence or attend duels. She does not fire a pistol, and she never, ever sneaks into a men’s club for a night of gambling and…other excitements. Calpurnia Hartwell has spent a lifetime following the rules and, as a reward, she’s been forgotten at the edges of society, unnoticed…and unsatisfied. So, what’s a girl to do, but break the rules and get a taste of the life she’s been missing? Once Callie throws herself into a bold new world, she fast realizes a taste won’t ever be enough. She’s going to need a partner—someone who knows everything about rule-breaking. Someone like Gabriel St. John, Marquess of Ralston—charming and handsome, with a scandalous reputation matched only by his wicked smile. But the further Callie ventures into this new world, the further she gets from her family’s expectations and all she once held dear. Will she be brave enough to leave her old life behind? Because she’s about to break the most important rule of all—the one that says pleasure-seekers should never fall in love. . .