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The Regency Rake is a character who always attracts attention from both the males and females of the Ton society. The gentlemen admire his prowess with the ladies whereas the females are either trying to avoid him or try to get into his bed. Yes, the Rake is a promiscuous, immoral, dissolute man, who lives for self-gratification and pleasure. But can a Regency Rake, eventually decide to marry, or at least decide that they needed to?Let's discover the truth in

My Rake’s Progress

Written by Miss Louisa Ayling.

The start of the London Season of 1816, is when a Rake takes courting seriously. Matthias has contemplated a future without Horatia.

Horatia is in London for the Season with her mother and her friend Clarisse. And is looking forward to hearing news of a marriage proposal.

A carriage ride for Horatia shows the results of being with the ‘Temple of Love’, so should she retreat and concentrate on her other beau, even though she is attracted to Matthias?

Has Matthias spoiled his chance to Horatia? Chapter 26 will reveal all.

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A Rakehell, as they were known from the 16th century is a promiscuous, immoral, dissolute man, a debaucher and usually a hedonist, so pleasure was the key to their existence. By the Regency era they were called a Rake, and some eventually married, so will our Regency Rake?

Let's find out In

My Rake’s Progress

Written by Miss Louisa Ayling.

The Christmas Season of 1815, and leaving the pursuits of a Rake behind, a family Christmas is in order for Matthias, where he can continue to lick his wounds and contemplate his future.

The New Year of 1816 finds Horatia back in London, after spending the Christmas Season with her family and Clarisse as a guest, and there is a marriage proposal, but no one you expected.

Will love and marriage be in the air? Both Horatia and her widowed friend, Clarisse, have gentlemen callers, with flowers from their beaux. Will any of them make a move to secure a bride.

How do things progress for Matthias and Horatia in Chapter 25?

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Even though marriage is a big step for both a gentleman and a lady, and it seems to worsen as the happy couple marries at an older age, as they are both used to their bachelor or spinster lifestyle, particularly if the male party is a rake, like our Regency Rake

In My Rake’s Progress

Written by Miss Louisa Ayling.

The London season of 1815 and a ball at a houseparty in Royal Berkshire does not end well for Horatia.

Matthias is sent away with a flea in his ear, but realises that Horatia’s reaction had been for a reason that he needed time to think about, as the war has ended with the Battle of Waterloo, his work with the ~Home Office has come to an end too!

What happens next for Matthias and Horatia? Let’s take a look in Chapter 24!

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Is marrying a Rake one step too many? Marriage is a big step for a gentleman, especially for one who is set in their ways, but it’s also a big step for the wife too, particularly if it’s to a Rake!. Some gentlemen’s habits are difficult to change, and that's especially true for a Regency Rake in

My Rake’s Progress

Written by Miss Louisa Ayling.

The Christmas season of 1814 brings seasonal celebrations to Kent for Horatia, and it continues into the New Year of 1815.

Then we swing into the 1815 Season and during the fun and frivolity brings a period of mourning that affects a friend of Horatia’s friend due to the outcomes of the Battle of Waterloo.

After Waterloo, Matthias realises that the battle continues on the continent and in his life, as he discovers Horatia is out of mourning but on a path of her own making.

Let's check out the continuing intrigues within Chapter 23.

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There’s an old saying ‘a leopard never changes his spots’ so can a Rake really transform, change into a loving monogamous husband? We always fall in love with the handsome rogue, the naughty boy, and that's the same for the ladies of the Ton as we follow a Regency Rake In

My Rake’s Progress

Written by Miss Louisa Ayling.

It starts in the summer of 1812 when families move home, but although there is sorrow for Horatia there is also a wedding of her friend, which she could not miss. Matthias finds himself there too, he keeps his distance but completes his role.

Mourning has been difficult for Horatia, especially with her father dying after a fatal accident, even with friends around her.

Matthias discovers his selfishness when he discovers that Lord Stanwycke is dead and Horatia is back into full mourning again, hoping to give him time to come to terms with himself.

Horatia discovers the depth of Captain Sherrington's love for her when brother Russ helps her by accompanying her to the London solicitors, when she discovers his generosity for real.

Will Chapter 22 show us any surprises?

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The Regency Rake is often a handsome and virile gentleman, who is fashionable dressed or in uniform. Our dear Jane Austen included many character examples of this type, and we fell in love with them until we understood the truth of their behaviour. They often had money and often linked to a prestigious title, but not always, so you know that our Rake is no different in

My Rake’s Progress

Written by Miss Louisa Ayling.

It’s the 1812 Season, Matthias finds himself crossing paths with Horatia, after trying to avoid her over the last few years, he now realises the error of his ways as he cannot hide his feelings for her. Then, the temptation of a Waltz with her makes himself recognise that he had put him in a very vulnerable position. Can he just walk away or will she be the one taking those steps?

Horatia discovers that Matthias is continually sharing a variety of women in his bed, and their own ones too, just to try and forget her, so he says. He now believed that Horatia is the only one he would eventually marry and relieve this lack of fulfillment, but he realises that she is awaiting her fiance’s return, so even the various entertainments, even the salacious ones did not calm this raging need, and Matthias could not push this from his mind and body.

Captain Sherrington, although injured during the siege of Badajoz, continued to inform Horatia of his wish to return to England as soon as possible, so that they could marry, as he loved her so very much and missed her so much.

Let’s see what Chapter 21 leads to!

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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.