In Love With a Wicked Man audiobook

I quite enjoyed this one, though it was marred a bit by those intolerable noble actions I've come to despise that crop up in most historical romances. It's all a matter of people not being together merely because they've chosen to make things complicated. It's almost as if a good portion of humanity feels the desire to punish themselves for daring to feel happy, and the entire topic depresses me. Which is, I suppose, why I at least slightly enjoy the stories with the happy ending. This one is better written than most, and I've come to the rather disturbing conclusion that Avon Books knows wtf they're doing, as I've yet to see a book from that publisher I've truly disliked. The main characters are likable, engaging, funny, and flawed, and the peripheral characters actually take part in the story and have their own distinct personalities. The plot is interesting, and while the pace seems a bit plodding at times, there's generally enough action to hold the reader's interest. There were quite a few twists, as well, and I enjoyed that immensely. It was nice to read a romance where it wasn't just two people fretting about their incompatibility. This is one to read (or at least skim through) again.

3.5 - 4 stars. A sweet historical romance. I love a good amnesia story, and this one worked great on that count. Very romantic, just a bit slow and predictable in places.

***This book was provided by Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.***This book made me fall in love with historical romance all over again! I forgot how simply romantic they are…how sweet and tender love scenes can be. (Though this book went the other way as well and was smokin’ hot!)I absolutely adored Kate and Edward. I liked them separately; I liked them together. I just loved them.It’s hard to write a good plot that includes amnesia, but I feel like this author did that. Edward’s circumstances allowed him to discover a side of himself I don’t think he realized existed. In the eyes of the ‘ton,’ Edward wasn’t a good man. I don’t think he believed he deserved goodness, either–around him or in him. And I think that’s why the plot worked so well in this book. It wasn’t just about what happened to Edward while he had amnesia; it was about what happened inside of him. I loved how much his character grew and changed throughout this story.I thought Kate was likable, as well. She was a spinster who was content with life–or so she thought. Until Edward showed up, Kate had tricked herself into believing she had everything she wanted. She was independent and cared for everyone around her. She took care of the castle she lived in, as well as the people on her land. She was so caring and compassionate. I really did love her passion and zest for life!The secondary characters in this book were a freaking hoot! They added so much mischief and life to the story. Kate’s mother, especially, was quite a character. And Reggie…grrrr! Reggie!This story really was about second chances and taking hold of what life has to offer.I recommend this book if you are looking for a love story that will touch your heart, steam up your windows, put a smile on your face, and surprise you a time or two!

I like Liz Carlyle’s writing and story telling and she did not disappoint me with In Love With a Wicked Man.The Trope: Kate’s horse jumps a stone wall and causes Edward to fall and hit his head when he pulls up so they do not collide. When Edward wakes up he does not know who he is.The Characters: Kate is the titleholder at Bellecombe Castle. She is strong, efficient, busy and never expects to marry. Edward is a second son who was turned off at a very early age. He is attracted to Kate but even though he has not memory of who he is he feels he is not worthy of her. Add to the mix the man Kate refused to marry returning, Kate’s sister, and Kate’s flighty Mother. Both the main and side characters are very well developed.The Plot: As in most journeys to an HEA there has to be a problem. Here it is Edward’s loss of memory, Kate’s old betrothed returning to pressure her to reconsider and marry him, and Edward regaining his memory. Sub-plots include Kate’s sister’s desire to marry to local parson, and Kate’s mother’s secrets being revealed. All of this is mixed together to make a very enjoyable read.

Apparently this is on my read previously shelf from 2013. Don't remember a thing about it. But I've rarely read a Carlyle below four stars.

Got to thinking the other day "I haven't seen a new Liz Carlyle historical romance in a long time." Went to her website and saw those dreaded words "Retired": oh bummer. So I went searching for one I had never read before, and found this 2013 effort, which proved to be witty, charming, eye opening (there actually WERE women in those days who could inherit an estate? Quelle surprise!), and thoroughly delightful. Thank you, Liz Carlyle, for many years of elegantly written happy endings. I may have to re-read the lot of them to get my fix of spunky women making waves. (In this particular tale it is the heroine's scandalous MOTHER who fills that role, and she's a keeper.)

An absolutely lovely historical romance, In Love with a Wicked Man was a wonderful read. The romance was sweet and steamy, the secrets were unpredictable, and the book was perfect. I really enjoyed reading this fantastic book.Kate was a strong heroine. She wasn't particularly bold or sassy, but she had a quiet strength that let her stand up to anyone who sought to manipulate her. And, that was a lot of people, considering she was a landowner and baroness on her own right. She was very devoted to taking care of her land and its people, but not willing to compromise herself if she could find another way. My only complaint is that I didn't like how she was so quick to jump to conclusions about Edward when she found out something about him and assumed the worst. She was already in love with him at that point, so I think she should have asked him about it, instead of accusing him. Otherwise, I thought she was great and I really liked her.Edward was a little complicated. We first see him as a ruthless proprietor of a gaming salon. He wasn't particularly nice. But, then he lost his memory, which turned him back into the mischievous, charming scoundrel that he was before he was brought into the dark world of gaming. But, he was always cautious, even when his memory was lost, because he knew that he wasn't a "good man." As the book goes on, though, we see that, beneath all that ruthlessness, he was a sweet man who was devoted to those he cared about, from Annie, to Kate. And, when it was most important, he chose what mattered most to him. I adored him. I thought he was a perfectly flawed hero.The romance was lovely. Kate and Edward were sweet together. Despite all the reasons why they shouldn't have been together (and there were plenty) they still fell for each other and their feelings were never in doubt. And the chemistry between them was smoldering. There was definitely some steaminess going on there. The secondary characters were brilliant, as well. Kate's mother, Aurelie, was hilarious. She was positively outrageous. She doesn't show it in the most conventional of ways, but she loved her daughters and would do anything to protect them. And, she was a ton of fun. I really liked her. Then, there's Reggie, Kate's ex-fiance who now wants her back for her money. He got progressively more desperate and insane, causing a world of trouble for everyone. He was positively hateful and I loved that about him.The plot was fast paced. I was hooked the entire way through. I really enjoyed the story and the ending was lovely.In Love with a Wicked Man was a brilliant historical romance. I loved this book! The romance was lovely, the drama was constant, and the humor kept things lighthearted. It was just wonderful. Lovers of romance, you have to read this book.*I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review

For all those that thought Ned, one of the secondary characters from Ms. Carlyle’s Fraternatis series should have his own story, get ready! Here it comes! Ned Quartermaine is very handsome and sophisticated, but not a likable fellow. He’s been through a lot as a child and that has taught him to always look out for number one. himself. He’s a calculating and ruthless owner of a very notorious high-end gambling establishment. His patrons are crème de la crème of aristocracy, and they know better than to cross him. Wicked is something this man is closely acquainted with. As we meet Ned after the accident as ‘Edward’ we can’t help but like him. The combination of wicked ‘Ned’ and charismatic ‘Edward’ makes him simply irresistible.Kate, Lady d’Allenay is practical, plain and reliable. She’s not a beauty like her younger sister, but she has a radiance, wit and charm that shine through her. She cares deeply for her title, lands and especially for her family. Honesty is something she values above all else.Now, as trope’s go, this one has been done to death, yet Ms. Carlyle manages to infuse ....thanks for jumping to b2b to finish reading my review...http://bookworm2bookworm.wordpress.co...Melanie for b2b*Book provided by the publisher through Edelweiss.

I have a weakness for amnesia plots, I think sometimes they allow the hero/ heroine to be who they truly are without all the baggage that comes along with the life they've lived. This was a reread and it did not disappoint strong heroine, strong hero, well written secondary characters, nasty villain and the perfect amount of steam.

3.75 stars. I did enjoy this book, having a strong female lead always draws me in. Even the secondary characters were likable/ interesting which does not happen often in stories anymore. I liked that the story took right off, there really was not a dull moment. The only problem I had was the writing. It could be very confusing at times making it difficult to understand who the author was talking about or what the characters were trying to say. Because of this I did have to reread some passages to have a complete understanding of what was happening.

L'intrigue a eu beau m'avoir totalement emportée, j'ai eu du mal à lâcher le livre, elle aurait gagné à comporter moins de pages. Au bout d'un moment on commence à se dire qu'il se passe beaucoup trop de choses. Mais au final je n'ai pas boudé mon plaisir parce que je prenais beaucoup de plaisir avec ce titre.Mon avis complet : https://bloggalleane.blogspot.com/201...