His Wicked Seduction by Lauren Smith – Review & Giveaway
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Description:
Horatia Sheridan has been hopelessly in love with Lucien, her brother’s best friend, ever since he rescued her from the broken remains of her parents’ wrecked carriage. His reputation as London’s most notorious rakehell doesn’t frighten her, for under his veneer of cool authority she has glimpsed a man whose wicked desires inspire her own.
Lucien, Marquess of Rochester, has deliberately nurtured a reputation for debauchery that makes every matchmaking mother of the ton quake with fear. His one secret: he is torn between soul-ripping lust for Horatia, and the loyalty he owes her brother.
That loyalty is put to the test when an old enemy of the League threatens Horatia’s life. With Christmas drawing near, he sweeps her away to his country estate, where he can’t resist granting her one wish—to share his bed and his heart.
But sinister forces are lurking, awaiting the perfect moment to exact their revenge by destroying not only whatever happiness Lucien might find in Horatia’s arms, but the lives of those they love.
Review:
League Rule #2: “One must never seduce another member’s sister. Should this rule be broken, the member whose sister was seduced has the right to demand satisfaction”.
Alas, in HIS WICKED SEDUCTION by Lauren Smith, that rule is broken and put to a test!
Who knew a league of Rogues would have rules? These “Peers of the Realm” are all bad boys, rakehells and seriously fun men!! Poor Horatia has been in love with Lucien, Marquess of Rochester since she was a teenager. He did save her life after a tragic carriage accident, which took the lives of her parents. Lucien reacts by being cold towards her, because he knows she is a lady and an innocent. Plus, she is his friend Cedric’s little sister! Horatia tries countless ways to seduce him and make him hers, but he likes his women, should we say, a tad wanton? He likes control and pleasing his women with a little bit of bondage and fun. Red silk ties come to mind!
The League’s arch nemesis and enemy, Hugo Waverly is still on the loose and he soon threatens Horatia’s life. Lucien sweeps Horatia away to his family’s estate for safety. That’s when the action really begins. Who would guess that spending the Christmas Holidays in the quiet countryside would be so hot and fun! The men in the League of Rogues are all great characters and they make appearances throughout the novel, but Lucien and Cedric’s families take center stage!
Audrey is Horatia’s little sister and is so cunning and full of life. She wants to get married, but with Cedric as her guardian, her suitors are all scared off! In her quest to change her brother’s mind, she even scares some League members in her attempts to be “ravished”. I can’t wait to read her courtship! She is a master manipulator, but in a delightful and stylish way! My favorite secondary character is Lady Rochester! You don’t think she is a mother of four sons, who are all wild and a daughter without having a hand in their development? As the saying goes, the “fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree”! She hides in cupboards to eavesdrop on her children and then jumps out at them. She is determined to get her brood married, because she wants grandchildren and lots of them! She admits that while her late husband was mild and good natured, she was a “hellion” and all of her children take after her! What’s a mother to do? She has some clever ways to get Lucien and Horatia together. Plus, she plans the greatest activities. They have a snow fort fight, men against the women and it was hilarious! I will reread this book for this chapter alone!
Horatia proves to Lucien throughout this novel, that she can keep up with him and that she enjoys his “wicked desires”, but they must keep their relationship a secret from Cedric, or else that Second Rule must be honored! The last chapters are action packed with danger, betrayal, villains, forgiveness and most of all, LOVE! I can’t wait to for the next Rogue to fall!
Reviewed by Jules
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Lauren Smith is an attorney by day, author by night, who pens adventurous and edgy romance stories by the light of her smart phone flashlight app. She’s a native Oklahoman who lives with her three pets: a feisty chinchilla, sophisticated cat and dapper little schnauzer.
She’s won multiple awards in several romance subgenres including being an Amazon.com Breakthrough Novel Award Quarter-Finalist and a Semi-Finalist for the Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Award.
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Great review, Jules. Sounds so good.
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Fabulous review, Jules. Your expressive review makes this a do not miss.
Wonderful review Jules. Sounds like a great romantic storyline
Very nice review Jules. Congrats to Lauren on the new release.
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Great review!! This definitely sounds like a great read!!! It is now going on my must read list!! 😀
Wonderful review Jules, sounds really good
Wonderful review Jules. Congrats to Lauren on the new release”
Terrific review, Jules. This looks like a fun book to read.
Great review. So far it’s a fantastic sounding story. Loved the first one
sounds like a fun read!
This cover is a LOLA HAPPY DANCE WORTHY COVER! It also SCREAMS FORBIDDEN FRUIT with its red silliness! An awesome read & I had to give it my top score of 5 fingers up & 10 toes! Mizz Lauren Smith totally WOWED, AWED & INSPIRED my new tagline, FORBIDDEN FRUIT SYNDROME!
Great review! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Sounds good. Thanks for the giveaway!!!
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Looks like a wicked good read. Please enter me in the giveaway! Thanks.
Great review Jules . You make me want this book . Would love to win a copy.
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Liked #3-6, thanks for the chance to read! I love historical romances!
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Another nice review Jules. Thanks. Please enter me into the giveaway.
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Brother’s best friend! One of my favorite tropes! Thanks for the giveaway!
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