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Could a Rake ever change?  Well, it has been known but most do not! Because he is usually accepted anywhere, he is often immune to the gossip and the criticisms of society, he is fawned over, and it is often taken as a coup for the hostess if he turns up at any of the entertainments she provides. The Regency Rake is often a handsome and virile gentleman, who is fashionable with money and a prestigious title, so you know that our Rake is no different in

My Rake’s Progress 

Written by Miss Louisa Ayling.

It is the start of the 1812 Season, Matthias has continued to attempt to forget Horatia, but he's found out that other women's beds are not the answer, He now believes that only Horatia can quench his thirst, but realises she out of reach and his life is just wandering day to day, and even with the salacious spiced up experiences of an expensive brothel he is not fulfilled.

Captain Sherrington, is injured again after the siege of Badajoz, but he is still longing to return to England to be with Horatia, so he can hold her, kiss her and marry her to make her his for eternity..

Horatia continues to gain much excitement in receiving letters from Justin, and is trying to enjoy the exhausting rigors of the London season with its nightly entertainments to attend to be seen as the future Mrs Sherrington, without him by her side.

When Matthias is forced to cross paths with Horatia by a well-meaning friend he realises the error of his ways as he cannot hide his feelings for her putting himself in a very vulnerable position. Can he just walk away this time, or will he just have to?

What will Chapter 20 reveal?

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A woman is never safe when there's a Rake in the room, but he is accepted anywhere in society and can be found in many different boudoirs as well as their beds. The Regency Rake can be the worse and often use their handsome, virile looks, his expensively fashionable clothing, his manners, his money and especially his title.  So how is this Rake getting on?

In

My Rake’s Progress 

Written by Miss Louisa Ayling.

Near the end of 1811, Matthias is attempting to forget Horatia by spending more time in other women's beds, and finds an expensive one that has the appearance of Horatia. Can she give him the succour he needs to sate his lust?

Captain Sherrington, is longing for the day that he returns to England to be with his fiancée, away from the hell he is facing daily whilst doing his duty.

Horatia is invited by her friend Melissa to a Christmas House Party at Trench Hall, the country residence of Sir Harvey Trench, to get her away from her mother.

When they cross paths again, can Matthias really crush his feelings for Horatia. Will she be too tempting, and would he be able to Waltz with her, or put him in a too vulnerable position?

Let's see what unfolds in Chapter 19.

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A Rake is a Rake, through and through, but, as a gentleman he can just enter anywhere in society and be accepted, and the Regency Rake can be even more well hidden by his clothing, manners, his money and especially his title.  Let's see how that Rake is getting on in Chapter 18 of 

My Rake’s Progress 

Written by

Miss Louisa Ayling.

The New Year of 1811 has blossomed with her mother's insistence they move to London for the London Season, especially as Horatia is now engaged to Captain Sherrington, and her father is also pleased to return to his mistress's bed, but was not expecting his wife to follow him!

Horatia discovers Matthias has returned to London too, after being constantly away, but for what reason. All is a little mysterious, especially when he indicates he's off to the coast, hardly the time of year for a seaside holiday?

Can Horatia really crush her feelings for Matthias, will he be too tempting, even when he no longer asks her for his one Waltz?

Can Matthias soothe his lust and wanting of Horatia in his bed, buried into her feminine softness, with other willing women?

Let's see what happens next!

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That intriguing Rake, he can seem so innocent although deceptive, as he hides as a gentleman, but the Regency Rake can be even more well hidden by his clothing and manners, as he is usually in plain sight, trapping the unwary. Let's see how that Rake is getting on in

The Rake’s Progress 

Written by Miss Louisa Ayling.

The winter starts to break, so although still cold, those at Stanwycke Hall but with it comes a messenger for Captain Sherrington.

Will the Captain leave Horatia, after her thorough seduction, where they share their love for each other?

Will Lord Stanwycke use an opportunity to escape to his freedom in town?

Let us discover what happens next in their story in Chapter 17.

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That intriguing Rake is a rogue, but a Regency Rake even more so, and you never know where they may hide - usually in plain sight,  That Rake’s Progress Written by Miss Louisa Ayling.

The harsh winter’s shroud 1811 shows no sign of relenting over England's fair land, its effects especially felt at Stanwycke Hall.

Captain Sherrington makes his appearance at Stanwycke Hall desperate to seek out his fiancée, to spend time with her, getting to know her better..

Will the Captain seduce Horatia, showing her his love, or is he just another Rake?

So, shall continue with the story in the world of the Regency romance in Chapter 16.

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That Rake's Progress - Chapter 15

A Rake is always an intriguing character, a rogue, but a Regency Rake even more so. Now let us continue the story of one in the world of the Regency romance in Chapter 15 of

That Rake’s Progress 

Written by Miss Louisa Ayling.

Arriving at a Christmas houseparty in Berkshire, the Stanwycke family settle down to enjoy themselves.

Captain Sherrington makes his intentions known, which Horatia accepts, as expected by her parents.

Will the good Captain help Horatia to push her thoughts of Matthias away?

What will the New Year bring?

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Let us continue the story of a Rake in the world of Regency romance in Chapter 14 from That Rake’s Progress , a novel by Miss Louisa Ayling.

Matthias now at Lord Wellington’s British Headquarters, finds he is continuing to collaborate with Major Scovell in developing code breaking deciphers, before he has to return to Lisbon, to sail homeward bound. 

An invitation to a Christmas houseparty excites Horatia’s family, so they make arrangements to travel to Berkshire.

Will Matthias arrive home safely?

What will a visit at the Christmas season mean for Horatia?

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We continue the story of a Regency Rake from the world of Regency romance in Chapter 13 from 

That Rake’s Progress

by Miss Louisa Ayling.

With thoughts of Horatia, will Matthias have a safe journey from Lisbon north-west to Lord Wellington’s British Headquarters on horseback.

Will his meeting with Lord Wellington and  introduction to Major Scovell, help to forge collaborative efforts in code breaking to protect the British forces?

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Welcome back as we continue the story of a Regency Rake in the world of Regency romance - The Rake’s Progress by Miss Louisa Ayling.

In Chapter 12, it finds that the ‘Nereus’, the transport ship that's taking Matthias south, has ventured into one of the infamous storms found frequently in the Bay of Biscay.

Arriving in Lisbon,Matthias receives an urgent missive that means further travel, this time northwards. Will this be an exciting adventure this time around?

Will Horatia be forgotten, driven from his thoughts by the new life  of intrigue and espionage that Matthias finds himself ensconced in?

Will Matthias be similarly forgotten with Horatia spending time with a dashing Captain in Bath? 

Let's find out?

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I am Miss Louisa Ayling, and I welcome you back to the world of Regency romance as we continue the story of a Regency Rake in The Rake’s Progress. 

It is the start to a pleasant Saturday morning with Horatia receiving a surprise, then a visit to the famous Pump Rooms in Bath with her mother, to taste the waters and to mingle with a new society to discover what it has to offer, allowing her to continue to make  new friends.

Will there be any gentlemen sparking her interest here in Bath? 

Could Horatia be successful at finding someone worthy, that will truly dismiss Matthias from her thoughts and her heart?

Let us find out in Chapter 11.