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books_and_more_books_byt's review
5.0
Too Wicked to Want is the second book in the Chronicles of a Bluestocking series. This has been such a fun series to read. Four women that have been labeled as “ruined” by society decide to write a chronicle detailing ways for new debutantes to recognize and avoid ruin from rakes. The four friends are smart, independent, witty, sassy and determined to help other women.
Lady Annabelle “Annie’ was considered ruined by society due to her father’s ruined financial situation. She was invisible to her father, who never showed an interest in her. He had promised to give her a small strip of land by the sea, but she is afraid he will sell it to finance his newest ideas. All she wanted was to live by the sea so she could study ocean animals and write scientific research papers. When rumors start circulating of Lord Harding ruining a young woman, she decides he will make a good subject to research for their chronicle.
The Marquess of Harding, Luke Harding, was being accused of ruining a lady at an event that he wasn’t even at. He hates attending society events, but he decides he needs to make a few appearances to show he is not hiding and not guilty. At one event he noticed a woman across the room hiding behind a plant watching his every move. He is intrigued by Annie, but not about to get trapped in marriage.
As Annie continues to follow Luke for “research” she starts to question if he really is a rake. His behavior does not seem to match what she thinks a rake’s should be, especially since he makes her feel so safe.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Lady Annabelle “Annie’ was considered ruined by society due to her father’s ruined financial situation. She was invisible to her father, who never showed an interest in her. He had promised to give her a small strip of land by the sea, but she is afraid he will sell it to finance his newest ideas. All she wanted was to live by the sea so she could study ocean animals and write scientific research papers. When rumors start circulating of Lord Harding ruining a young woman, she decides he will make a good subject to research for their chronicle.
The Marquess of Harding, Luke Harding, was being accused of ruining a lady at an event that he wasn’t even at. He hates attending society events, but he decides he needs to make a few appearances to show he is not hiding and not guilty. At one event he noticed a woman across the room hiding behind a plant watching his every move. He is intrigued by Annie, but not about to get trapped in marriage.
As Annie continues to follow Luke for “research” she starts to question if he really is a rake. His behavior does not seem to match what she thinks a rake’s should be, especially since he makes her feel so safe.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
si0bhan's review
4.0
I read the Chronicles of a Bluestocking series out of order, and Too Wicked to Want was the final book I needed to read to have read them all. Due to this, I – without meaning to – saved the best to last.
Too Wicked to Want was typical Tammy Andresen in the sense it had me hooked, offering a quick read I powered through in no time at all. With this one, however, the topics handled were a bit heavier than is usually the case in Tammy Andresen novels. In addition to being a sweet quick read, issues were touched upon that added wonderful depth to the characters.
All in all, another wonderful read from the author.
Too Wicked to Want was typical Tammy Andresen in the sense it had me hooked, offering a quick read I powered through in no time at all. With this one, however, the topics handled were a bit heavier than is usually the case in Tammy Andresen novels. In addition to being a sweet quick read, issues were touched upon that added wonderful depth to the characters.
All in all, another wonderful read from the author.
dianed's review
4.0
Two people, each with their own issues meet and find that they are just what the other needs. Lady Annabelle (Annie) is doing research on rakes and thinks that Lork Harding (Luke) isn't a rake but he has been accused of it.
She is trying to get the scoop on him but he is worried that if she continues to research rakes she will get hurt. To protect her and get her the property that she wants from her father, they decide to wed. They will live separately except for the time required to produce an heir.
The two characters are smart and witty but they have a hidden vulnerability that adds to the story. Everyone can see the love growing except maybe the two involved but they finally are able to get over their issues to get to the Happily Ever After.
I received an advanced copy of this book.
She is trying to get the scoop on him but he is worried that if she continues to research rakes she will get hurt. To protect her and get her the property that she wants from her father, they decide to wed. They will live separately except for the time required to produce an heir.
The two characters are smart and witty but they have a hidden vulnerability that adds to the story. Everyone can see the love growing except maybe the two involved but they finally are able to get over their issues to get to the Happily Ever After.
I received an advanced copy of this book.
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