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To Ruin A Reputation: Short Steamy Regency Series
Kitty Constable has been on the marriage market for a year and while her guardians have patiently allowed her to be selective, they have now chosen a husband for her. Being a wife will be nothing more than being a biddable bed wench to a man she doesn’t know – unless Kitty can put herself into a scandal that will make her unsuitable as a wife.
Andrew, the Earl of Stanfield has the perfect life. Women willingly to come to his bed and then go home to their husbands. They make no demands, and he is free of emotional entanglements. Miss Kitty Constable’s proposal for a dalliance to sully her reputation piques his interest. If she wishes to be debauched, he is more than willing to oblige.
But ruining her reputation proves to be more complicated than Kitty and Drew expected.
Andrew, the Earl of Stanfield has the perfect life. Women willingly to come to his bed and then go home to their husbands. They make no demands, and he is free of emotional entanglements. Miss Kitty Constable’s proposal for a dalliance to sully her reputation piques his interest. If she wishes to be debauched, he is more than willing to oblige.
But ruining her reputation proves to be more complicated than Kitty and Drew expected.
68 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 9, 2023
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Destiny Davin
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Destiny gave up her 'day job' in corporate life and now her days are filled with creating steamy stories about love and lust.
When she can tear herself away from the keyboard and her latest sexy couple, Destiny indulges in her newfound passion for creating stitchery journals and bingeing good series on Netflix.
Her current books are sexy contemporary romances, but after watching Bridgerton, she's working on a sexy Regency series. Watch this space!
Destiny gave up her 'day job' in corporate life and now her days are filled with creating steamy stories about love and lust.
When she can tear herself away from the keyboard and her latest sexy couple, Destiny indulges in her newfound passion for creating stitchery journals and bingeing good series on Netflix.
Her current books are sexy contemporary romances, but after watching Bridgerton, she's working on a sexy Regency series. Watch this space!
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May 24, 2023
Thanks to BookSprout for an ARC copy of this ebook and this is my freely given opinion.
This is a cute steamy short story about a young woman who is poor and orphaned and being contracted into an unwanted marriage by her guardians. Miss Kitty Constable comes up with the plan to ruin her reputation to her ineligible and unwanted by her would-be fiance. She engages Andrew, the Earl of Stansfield, and a well-known member of the Rake's Club to publicly ruin her. But Kitty finds being ruined seems to be harder than expected and neither thought to find themselves so intrigued by each other.
This is a short and relatively straight forward romance with a bit of steam. It is a cute, likeable, and easy short read, but don't expect a lot of depth, character development, or intrigue.
3.25 stars out of 5
This is a cute steamy short story about a young woman who is poor and orphaned and being contracted into an unwanted marriage by her guardians. Miss Kitty Constable comes up with the plan to ruin her reputation to her ineligible and unwanted by her would-be fiance. She engages Andrew, the Earl of Stansfield, and a well-known member of the Rake's Club to publicly ruin her. But Kitty finds being ruined seems to be harder than expected and neither thought to find themselves so intrigued by each other.
This is a short and relatively straight forward romance with a bit of steam. It is a cute, likeable, and easy short read, but don't expect a lot of depth, character development, or intrigue.
3.25 stars out of 5
May 9, 2023
I genuinely enjoyed this story, even though I do not often read regency romances. The premise was unique. Usually in these books, women are trying to avoid having their reputations ruined and are more discreet about their affairs so it was amusing to see a woman taking control of her future and using societal restrictions to her advantage to avoid an unwanted marriage. Instead of starting the affair to sate her sexual curiosity before a life of spinsterhood, Kitty’s main goal was to ruin her reputation.
It is a bit confusing that Kitty is beautiful but does not receive any male interest, but it might just be my modern perspective inhibiting my ability to understand why men would need to be bribed into marrying a beautiful woman with a great personality. Though it’s historically accurate, I’ve never understood dowries.
I will probably read more from this author in the future. This is the first book I have read from Destiny Davin. I am always excited to find new authors, especially of romance novellas because it is difficult to find romance novellas that are well-written.
The story was well-written, but there were a few small typos and instances of missed words, but hopefully these will be edited before the book’s release.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
It is a bit confusing that Kitty is beautiful but does not receive any male interest, but it might just be my modern perspective inhibiting my ability to understand why men would need to be bribed into marrying a beautiful woman with a great personality. Though it’s historically accurate, I’ve never understood dowries.
I will probably read more from this author in the future. This is the first book I have read from Destiny Davin. I am always excited to find new authors, especially of romance novellas because it is difficult to find romance novellas that are well-written.
The story was well-written, but there were a few small typos and instances of missed words, but hopefully these will be edited before the book’s release.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 3, 2023
Plotting With the Rake . . .
Kitty Constable has been presented for marriage and is being allowed to choose her husband. Since she didn’t find anyone to her liking, the impatient guardians have chosen for her. She is to be wed to an older unattractive man who has wealth. But this is an obnoxious choice for Kitty. So she takes matters into her own hands and looks for a way to cause a scandal to ruin her reputation so she will no longer be an acceptable choice as a wife.
Kitty contacts Andrew, the Earl of Stanfield, a rake well known for his trysts with married women. Apparently it is not as easy as it sounds to arrange to be caught. But he did promise her a scandal. Is it too late to make that happen? Will they decide to marry each other instead? Or will both walk away from the situation in defeat?
Kitty Constable has been presented for marriage and is being allowed to choose her husband. Since she didn’t find anyone to her liking, the impatient guardians have chosen for her. She is to be wed to an older unattractive man who has wealth. But this is an obnoxious choice for Kitty. So she takes matters into her own hands and looks for a way to cause a scandal to ruin her reputation so she will no longer be an acceptable choice as a wife.
Kitty contacts Andrew, the Earl of Stanfield, a rake well known for his trysts with married women. Apparently it is not as easy as it sounds to arrange to be caught. But he did promise her a scandal. Is it too late to make that happen? Will they decide to marry each other instead? Or will both walk away from the situation in defeat?
September 6, 2023
Scandalous Love Story
To Ruin a Reputation is the fantastic steamy romance set in the Regency Era. Written by Destiny Davin, this book is the well-crafted love story between Lady Kitty Constable and Andrew, the Earl of Stanfield. Andrew is a notorious rake, while Kitty only has one season under her belt, but still wants nothing to do with being a bride! However, her parents force her hand and say she must choose a husband or they will choose one for her.
She makes it her ultimate goal to ruin herself so that she doesn't have to marry, and The Earl fo Stanfield is listed to help with just such a task. However, it proves to be far harder than either of them thought possible, and they fall for one another in the process.
If you enjoy short, fun regency romances then this is the book for you! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
To Ruin a Reputation is the fantastic steamy romance set in the Regency Era. Written by Destiny Davin, this book is the well-crafted love story between Lady Kitty Constable and Andrew, the Earl of Stanfield. Andrew is a notorious rake, while Kitty only has one season under her belt, but still wants nothing to do with being a bride! However, her parents force her hand and say she must choose a husband or they will choose one for her.
She makes it her ultimate goal to ruin herself so that she doesn't have to marry, and The Earl fo Stanfield is listed to help with just such a task. However, it proves to be far harder than either of them thought possible, and they fall for one another in the process.
If you enjoy short, fun regency romances then this is the book for you! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 27, 2023
This is a lovely story involving an unwanted arranged marriage, a ward, a rake and scandal. Kitty decided that she’d prefer to be a ruined spinster than marry Lord Charlesworth. All she needed was to be caught in a compromising position which would make her unmarriagable in his eyes. She enlisted the notorious rake, Andrew Barrington, the Earl of Stanfield, to assist her. After multiple failed attempts, a betrothal was finally announced. This is a short story that sizzles and entertains. There is just something delicious about Andrew, and it pairs well with Kitty’s fierce determination and passion. Loved it!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 28, 2023
A sweet story of innocence claimed and love found, of reputations sullied and respectability gained, of rags to riches, of romance and lust.
A perfect afternoon of romantic regency reminiscing.
Probably a trope you have read many times before, but this one, though short, is engaging. The length of the story dictates the speed of the relationships so don't expect any in depth, angsty exchanges, or heavy sexual encounters. This is to the point and though claims to be steamy it lacks any real sexual tension.
In short if you like the regency vibe, delightful characters and a pinch of spice, then this is for you.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A perfect afternoon of romantic regency reminiscing.
Probably a trope you have read many times before, but this one, though short, is engaging. The length of the story dictates the speed of the relationships so don't expect any in depth, angsty exchanges, or heavy sexual encounters. This is to the point and though claims to be steamy it lacks any real sexual tension.
In short if you like the regency vibe, delightful characters and a pinch of spice, then this is for you.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 1, 2023
Kitty does not want to wed a Lord that has been chosen for her. In order to make herself unmarriagable, she decides the best course of action is to have relations in order to "ruin her reputation ".
Even though the plot is a cliche, it's a cliche that I happen to like. The story moved quickly, but I felt there was a lack of character development.
I also felt the plot wasn't developed strongly.
Though advertised as steamy, this in no way could be considered erotica. So for those who like less steam, you should find the book to your taste.
I think that the shortness of the story actually hurt it. If the author had more pages, the characters and plot would have been more developed.
Though this isn't a "reread" for me. It was a short story that passed some time.
Even though the plot is a cliche, it's a cliche that I happen to like. The story moved quickly, but I felt there was a lack of character development.
I also felt the plot wasn't developed strongly.
Though advertised as steamy, this in no way could be considered erotica. So for those who like less steam, you should find the book to your taste.
I think that the shortness of the story actually hurt it. If the author had more pages, the characters and plot would have been more developed.
Though this isn't a "reread" for me. It was a short story that passed some time.
May 12, 2023
To Ruin a Lady
First time reading Ms Davin. I enjoyed the prequel enough to order this first book. I like the idea of the Rakes club, which is just a Male brothel and seems only fair. I appreciate the story line about Kitty taking her future in her own hands … the days where females were just a commodity for a good deal, Kitty taking the steps to ensure that wasn’t her path was brave and bold. Loved both the main characters and the sub players. Tho the book was short, the plot line was flushed out and I didn’t feel cheated…but it could have easily been longer.
Looking forward to the rest of the series.
First time reading Ms Davin. I enjoyed the prequel enough to order this first book. I like the idea of the Rakes club, which is just a Male brothel and seems only fair. I appreciate the story line about Kitty taking her future in her own hands … the days where females were just a commodity for a good deal, Kitty taking the steps to ensure that wasn’t her path was brave and bold. Loved both the main characters and the sub players. Tho the book was short, the plot line was flushed out and I didn’t feel cheated…but it could have easily been longer.
Looking forward to the rest of the series.
May 31, 2023
Romantic Regency Romance
Kitty didn’t want to marry for anything less than love! Being told a marriage had been arranged, she decided to take matters into her own hands to cause a scandal and stop the engagement before it started and the Rake’s Club would be the perfect place to start.
Andrew, the Earl of Stanfield was part of this club and once approached by Kitty decided to help her to ruin herself and if along the way she let him bed her, all the better for him.
Enjoy this fast fun regency romp with a HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Kitty didn’t want to marry for anything less than love! Being told a marriage had been arranged, she decided to take matters into her own hands to cause a scandal and stop the engagement before it started and the Rake’s Club would be the perfect place to start.
Andrew, the Earl of Stanfield was part of this club and once approached by Kitty decided to help her to ruin herself and if along the way she let him bed her, all the better for him.
Enjoy this fast fun regency romp with a HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 2, 2023
Very short story and typical cliché. The girl wants to escape an arranged marriage to a horrible man and the only way left is to ruin herself. The mmc is a libertine lord along with 2 other friends who have a kind of "club". He sees her, they talk, he volunteers for the "job", there are a few failed attempts and finally they tango horizontally and that's it. The horrible fiance sees her leaving the house that the whole society knows what goes on inside. MMC falls in love, marries the girl and you have your hea!.
Even for a short story it could have had more development
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Even for a short story it could have had more development
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 30, 2023
Fast paced, fast reading book. Full of steam, romance, intrigue, twists and turns. Well written story of Drew and Kitty. Kitty is to married off to someone who turns her stomach, while Drew is use to married women showing up at the Rake's club to have what their husbands can't give them. Together they make a plan that will get her out of this engagement that she doesn't want , but then they fall for each other. Both get their happily ever after and more. Really great reading book. Can't wait for the next one by this extremely gifted writer.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 22, 2023
If I'm ruined
Kitty is a poor young woman reared by guardians. Now she is of age to benefit them. I do not see them as a true loving couple because people in love want others to experience the same! This was not their wish at all! Kitty arrives at the Rake' s club ready to ruin her reputation! Drew is leaving and literally run into each other! This is a novella so fast paced! I love they focus on the characters and not Drew's aka Andrew's title! It is not revealed until the end!
Kitty is fire and innocence and these two make a delicious pair!
Kitty is a poor young woman reared by guardians. Now she is of age to benefit them. I do not see them as a true loving couple because people in love want others to experience the same! This was not their wish at all! Kitty arrives at the Rake' s club ready to ruin her reputation! Drew is leaving and literally run into each other! This is a novella so fast paced! I love they focus on the characters and not Drew's aka Andrew's title! It is not revealed until the end!
Kitty is fire and innocence and these two make a delicious pair!
July 1, 2023
Kitty has had her season in London with no luck finding a husband now her guardians have chosen one for her who is old enough to be her father. Kitty decides to take the matter into her own hands and find a way to ruin her reputation if she can find someone to help her. Andrew is a well known rake so she sets her sight on him and he is happy to help but the more time he spends with her the more he wants to be with her. Has Andrew finally found the woman that will keep him in her bed?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 2, 2023
Kitty Constable is in her 3rd season and has yet to find a marriage prospect. Lord Andrew Barrington is a known rake. When Kitty realizes that she is going to be engaged to a man she doesn’t love and who grosses her out, she devises a plan to become “unwedable”. Will her plan work?
I enjoyed Kitty’s character. I always enjoy a strong woman, who knows what she wants. While reading the book, I am not sure the MMC is as believable, especially in the last few chapters.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I enjoyed Kitty’s character. I always enjoy a strong woman, who knows what she wants. While reading the book, I am not sure the MMC is as believable, especially in the last few chapters.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 28, 2023
This is a well written book with strong characters in Kitty and Drew. The author does a great job bringing an entertaining short story with an interesting storyline. Kitty wants no part of marriage and will do whatever it takes to stop it. Drew is no angel and is happily surrounded by women with no marriage concerns. I enjoyed reading their story.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
May 11, 2024
Unexpected results
An entertaining story with dowerless Kitty needing a plan after her guardians arrange an unwanted marriage. Her plan...go to the Rakes Club and arrange a scandal. Bored Drew is leaving as she arrives and he is intrigued when she marches up to the front door. Learning her request he agrees. Each attempt gets thwarted so the unplanned happens. To my utter surprise she somehow becomes a Duchess in the Epilogue! However I recommend this short story.
An entertaining story with dowerless Kitty needing a plan after her guardians arrange an unwanted marriage. Her plan...go to the Rakes Club and arrange a scandal. Bored Drew is leaving as she arrives and he is intrigued when she marches up to the front door. Learning her request he agrees. Each attempt gets thwarted so the unplanned happens. To my utter surprise she somehow becomes a Duchess in the Epilogue! However I recommend this short story.
May 10, 2023
Good quick read
I enjoyed the relationship between the two main characters. The story flows rapidly. It’s a steamy read. The end seemed a bit rushed to me, but the author gives an epilogue that wraps up the HEA and saves this ending. I recommend this book as a quick, spicy read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I enjoyed the relationship between the two main characters. The story flows rapidly. It’s a steamy read. The end seemed a bit rushed to me, but the author gives an epilogue that wraps up the HEA and saves this ending. I recommend this book as a quick, spicy read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 11, 2023
First time reading this author and I think this is her first historical. A very cute story and I really loved the premise. Kitty and Drew were just adorable and even though their story took place lickety-split, it was an enjoyable read. I know it is a novella but wished we got more of them.
I received a complimentary copy from Booksprout.
I received a complimentary copy from Booksprout.
May 6, 2023
Great one sitting read.. good balance of romance and steam … with a satisfactory HEA … gave you the feels in just one meal.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 23, 2023
A nice quick read
She was out to cause a scandal and ruination to save her from an awful marriage and he was a rake …..
A nice short story you can sit and read in one sitting with a cup of coffee .
The plot is obvious but sweet with some sizzling scenes , but well written .
She was out to cause a scandal and ruination to save her from an awful marriage and he was a rake …..
A nice short story you can sit and read in one sitting with a cup of coffee .
The plot is obvious but sweet with some sizzling scenes , but well written .
July 3, 2023
The first book in the Rakes Club series, a short well written, fun story that I enjoyed reading. Kitty Constable and Andrew, the Earl of Stanfield meet when she comes to him with a proposal for a dalliance to sully her reputation.
July 6, 2023
I enjoyed Kitty and Andrew story. Starts out to ruin her. They have a steamy chemistry. and into something more. This is my first by this author and I can't wait to read more.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 13, 2023
This was a wonderful book. It had a great plot and storyline with characters that had a great chemistry together. It was a cute steamy book and I loved watching Kitty and Andrew together.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 13, 2024
This is a wonderful story. The characters are fun and loveable. The banter is witty and enthralling. I love the energy of the FMC. The plot was quick and thoroughly enjoyable. This was a great story and I heartedly recommend it.
June 30, 2023
Really enjoyed Kitty and Drew's story, the characters and storyline were well written and interesting.
August 8, 2023
Romance
The story was good but needed some editing. If you can over look that it has a good story to tell.
The story was good but needed some editing. If you can over look that it has a good story to tell.
August 9, 2023
Historical romance
Kitty seeks out a rake to discourage an older, balding man from marrying her. The rake decides to offer for her
Kitty seeks out a rake to discourage an older, balding man from marrying her. The rake decides to offer for her
August 9, 2023
I would have liked it until I realized the author did not know the title of an Earl’s wife. A Duchess is married to a Duke not an Earl.
January 14, 2024
Historia rápida, intentando superar koa
July 12, 2023
I enjoyed this book. It was a quick and steamy read. I hope to read more by this author. I liked that it not drag on.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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