One of
the reasons I adore reading and writing Regency romance is my fascination with
rakehells. By definition, a rogue or breathtakingly handsome scoundrel who
lives by his own rules in disregard of formal society.
Why?
Their
wicked qualities, of course. The forbidden allure and sensual prowess that
somehow makes them difficult to censure despite they break all the rules. The
Regency rake possesses distinct qualities, all of them delightful to write
about and therefore I give you the ten traits of a rake.
1.
Sinful grin. Its appearance is rare and
devastating, able to cause a heart-stopping gasp by way of a flash of even,
white teeth.
2.
Thick hair. Any color, too long to be
considered fashionable, an echo of his soul’s rebellion to conform.
3.
Smoldering eyes. Preferably dark,
filled with erotic promise and vulnerable secrecy.
4.
Potent virility. His height, broad
shoulders, skill with words, and command of the room by mere presence.
5.
Disregard of propriety. A true rakehell
breaks the rules and is forgiven all the while making him more attractive.
6.
Double entendre. Clever word play and
master of temptation, able to relate any conversation to the bedchamber.
7.
Forbidden distractions. Pleasure
gardens, gaming hells, mistresses, swimming and sleeping in the nude, each
qualify.
8.
Wealth and power. The best of everything,
horseflesh, town house, tailoring…all enhanced by very deep pockets.
9.
Muscular physique. Smooth, hard muscles,
strong arms to keep you safe, soft heart that hides a wounded secret.
10. Sexual expertise. For a rakehell, pleasure is an art.
Giving, receiving and experimenting are all part of his mastery of seduction.
Very little is off limits.
So there
you have it and if by chance you run across a modern day rakehell, don’t let
him go. Even though I prefer to live between the pages of a book, there’s no
saying you might find a rakehell in this century. A rarity, indeed.
Anabelle
Bryant
Bio:
Anabelle Bryant is
the bestselling author of seven historical romances for
Harlequin/HarperCollins. Her love of writing keeps her busy in front of her
laptop when not in front of a classroom. His
Forbidden Debutante is the latest Regency Charms release where stories are
linked by a charm bracelet. Visit AnabelleBryant.com and see what she’d up to
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1 comment:
Thanks so much! This was fun. I bet there are many people who share my opinions on rakehells!
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