A Rake of His Own

Stariel, Book 5

De: AJ Lancaster

Narrado por: Nicholas Boulton

Marius Valstar doesn’t know which is worse: the dead body in his greenhouse or the naked fae prince on his desk.

The only rakes of interest to Marius are garden tools, not fae princes. Certainly not the arrogant, selfish fae prince he has the misfortune to have a history with.

But when Prince Rakken turns up naked and bleeding in Marius’s college the same day a body appears in his greenhouse, scruples must take second place to solving a murder that could unravel the delicate balance between humans and fae.

Marius’s own developing magical powers are more hindrance than help, as is Rakken’s bloodied past. Forced to work together, they must forge an uneasy alliance if they are to track down the killer. But how can Marius trust the man who represents everything he’s trying to avoid?

A Rake of His Own is a steamy m/m gaslamp fantasy featuring a melodramatic fae prince, a beleaguered botanist, and a second-chance enemies-to-lovers romance. It occurs chronologically after the events of The Stariel Quartet, but can be listened to as a standalone.

©2022 AJ Lancaster (P)2023 Podium Audio

sweet surprise

It is rare to see something original. This detective, murder mystery, faery, and hot love genre’s the sweet surprise of the decade. AJ, your brain is a fascinating creature!

My favorite in the series, hands down!

Hetta and Wyn was a very cute story, but Marius and Rakken?! Glorious!! As soon as I finished, I immediately started it over. I couldn't get enough! I would LOVE another book with Marius and Rakken.

superb combination of story & narration

I loved all of it - the development of Marius and Rake’s as individuals and their relationship was beautifully done and within a good murder mystery melding earth & fairy. Nicholas Bolton was a wonderful narrator as well.

Great mystery with opposites attract.

Not sure how the internet brought me to this book but am so grateful to find it. Loves this read, lively mystery, love passion and emotion with great narration.
Well worth the credit.

Loved it!

The previous books were lovely but this one was especially lovely ❤️. It was nice to see the main characters find happiness and the narrator is top notch!

All on one: love story, mystery, light erotica

If you’ve read the previous books, this is the real love story we’ve been waiting for! Rake and Marius fall in love with the back drop of a magical detective story. The falling in love process is sizzling.

Loved it!

I loved this whole series. I was hoping that these two would eventually come together as seeing the buildup in previous books. Hoping for more on this series.

Great story love new narrator

Great story love new narrator - excellent 5 th book in this wonderful series hoping for more

A truly enjoyable and relatable love story.

Listening to how two very different individuals discover and challenge each other and finally give into their mutual attraction and feelings while actively working together in a who-done-it was delightful. I wonder if they are moving towards permanent detective roles. Loved it!

Banter and Tension

The variation in voice for the 2 characters was awesome! And this story and characters are sure to keep you on the hook from start to finish.