He believes only in desire.
Miss Abigail Sears has no intention of leaving her future to chance.
Armed with her meticulously designed Husband Compatibility Assessment, she plans to choose a husband with precision—and avoid every known risk.
Especially men like Julian Lockhart.
Viscount. Rake. Duelist.
An immediate and emphatic failure.
Julian has spent his life avoiding responsibility—and matrimony above all else.
But the fiercely intelligent, infuriatingly composed Abby is unlike any woman he's ever met.
She challenges him.
Dismisses him.
Refuses to be charmed by him.
And he finds himself wanting her anyway.
When a storm traps them alone overnight, scandal follows—and society demands marriage.
Julian is prepared to do the honorable thing.
Abby refuses.
With her reputation in ruins and her future slipping away, Abby is forced to confront the one flaw in her perfect system:
Love cannot be measured.
And desire cannot be controlled.
Now Julian must prove that what lies between them is more than impulse…
before the one woman who defied him walks out of his life forever.
Perfect for readers who love:
✔ A brilliant, unconventional heroine
✔ A charming, notorious rake who falls hard
✔ Forced proximity and scandal-driven tension
✔ Opposites attract with emotional depth
✔ Slow-burn romance with irresistible chemistry
If you love Regency romance filled with wit, tension, and unforgettable characters, An Interview with a Rake will sweep you away.
Violet Sinclair writes historical romance for readers who believe a glance across a ballroom can ruin you more thoroughly than a kiss.
Her heroines are American — bold, inconvenient, and absolutely unwilling to be grateful for the privilege of marrying into British aristocracy. They crossed an ocean with their own money and their own opinions, and they have no intention of leaving either at the door. Her heroes are titled, impeccable, and accustomed to women who follow the rules. They have never met anyone like her. They are not prepared.