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Some Like It Wicked
384 pages
A steamy, gossip-fueled Regency romp where a scandalous reputation masks a tender, passionate awakening.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a candlelit ballroom buzzing with whispered scandals and stolen glances. It delivers a brisk, deeply satisfying Regency experience built on the delicious tension between a notorious rake and a heroine whose scandalous reputation hides a vulnerable innocence. The narrative thrives on witty banter, opulent settings, and a simmering physical chemistry that inevitably boils over into steamy encounters. The prose is accessible and focused squarely on the emotional and sensual push-and-pull between the leads. It is a perfect escape for readers who love the classic trope of a wicked duke finding his match, offering a journey that transitions smoothly from societal dread and guarded secrets to a triumphant, swoon-worthy romance.
- Mood
- steamy
- gossipy
- opulent
- romantic
- Tone
- playful
- sensual
- dramatic
- wry
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- appearance versus reality · the weight of reputation · sexual awakening · healing through trust · scandal and society
- The writing
- Accessible and dialogue-driven, with a strong emphasis on witty banter and simmering physical chemistry.
- The arc
- The protagonist moves from a place of guarded vulnerability and fear of scandal to a liberating embrace of passion and true intimacy.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave classic, steamy Regency romances where a notorious rake is brought to his knees by a misunderstood, secretly innocent widow.
Content notes
- explicit sexual content
- references to past emotional abuse
- societal gossip and public shaming
About the book
"Rupert Stirling, Duke of Stratton, has long since acquired the nickname Devil. And with outrageous exploits both in and out of ladies' bedchambers, my, has he earned it! Risque behavior is beyond 24 year old Pandora Maybury, widowed Duchess of Wyndwood--although with her dark secret she's far too well acquainted with being the subject of ribald gossip for her liking. If only the Ton knew just how innocent she really was; including Rupert who, after rescuing her from a compromising situation, seems intent on wickedly compromising her himself!"
Daring Duchesses Series: Book 0.5: Some Like to Shock Book 1: Some Like It Wicked Book 2: Some Like It Scandalous
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