For too long Miss Emily Parr has been subject to the whims of her indebted uncle and the lecherous advances of his repulsive business partner. Her plan to be done with dominating men forever is simple: find herself a kind husband who will leave her to her books. It seems an easy enough plan, until she is unexpectedly abducted by an incorrigible duke who hides a wounded spirit behind flashing green eyes. Godric St. Laurent, Duke of Essex, spends countless nights at the club with his four best friends and relishes the rakish reputation society has branded him with. He has no plans to marry anytime soon-if ever. But when he kidnaps an embezzler’s niece, the difficult debutante’s blend of sweetness and sharp tongue makes him desperate for the one thing he swears he never wanted: love. Yet as they surrender to passion, danger lurks in Godric’s shadowed past, waiting for him to drop his guard-and to rob him of the woman he can’t live without.
Awesome Historical Romance Wicked Designs by Lauren Smith is a fantastic historical romance. Ms Smith has delivered a well written book. I love the characters in the book, they are perfect for this story. Godric and Emily’s story is full of action, suspense, humor and sizzle. I enjoyed reading Wicked Designs and look forward to reading more from Lauren Smith in the future. Wicked Designs is book 1 of The League Of Rogues Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
Ah! Satisfaction! FANTASTIC! This story was everything I hoped it would be. The heroine was smart and strong despite her young age. Her repeated, clever escape attempts were a delight to read. The hero was enticingly rakish. Yes, what he and the other men in “The League” did was despicable but you were able to see glimpses of their true, kinder, more gentlemanly selves as well. It was an intoxicating combination. Although they may protest, women love a “bad boy” regardless of the era – as long as…
One Woman, Five Lords Wicked Designs (The League of Rogues Series) by Lauren SmithÂ