Historical Review: Not Wicked Enough (Reforming the Scoundrels) [Mass Market Paperback]

I've finished "Not Wicked Enough" the 1st book in her Reforming the Scoundrels series by Carolyn Jewel.

Product Description

When Lily Wellston heads to the Bitterward Estate to comfort her widowed friend Eugenia she certainly does not have romance in mind. In fact the playful but level-headed Lily is amused to no end when, en route, a gypsy gifts her with a beautiful medallion, claiming it will ensnare the romantic desires of a stranger.

But Fate has other plans in the form of Eugenia's ruggedly handsome brother, the Duke of Mountjoy. One day at Bitterward and Lily can't deny the sizzling attraction between her and the roguish duke. Nothing can come of it, of course. She's not looking for entanglements and he's practically engaged. But whether it's her outgoing nature and the duke's outlandish ways sparking off one another; or the mysterious gypsy medallion working "magic" -- hearts are stirring in the most unexpected and wicked ways ...

Product Details
Reading level: Ages 18 and up
Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Berkley; Original edition (February 7, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0425246604
ISBN-13: 978-0425246603

My Review:

It's 1816 and Lily Wellstone comes to Mountjoy to comfort her best friend Ginny whose husband just died.  On the way a Gypsy gives her a medallion and claiming it will lead her to a romance with a stranger.  She arrives late at night in the rain and meets Ginny's older brother "The Duke of Mountjoy" while inherited the title and estate.  She knows she will never love again after losing her first love and she scoffs at this prediction she will find another love though she is wildly attracted to the handsome and fascinating Duke.

The Duke of Mountjoy was a former farmer who was raised with his brother and sister and never thought he would be a Duke.  He is staying at the estate to keep his sister Ginny company but he has become comfortable with his position of keeping the lands and his tenants quite happy and satisfied but it has left him short sighted of his sister's grief and what's expected of a man in his position.

I really loved the details that was researched for the fashion of this era.  Lily was a fashion hound and must be dressed up for each occasion and it was a delight to read about the details.  It was a hoot that Mountjoy didn't really have a sense of fashion and Lily was shocked by it - especially that certain coat.  

The romance between Lily and Mountjoy was very hot and steamy from the first encounter of foreplay to the last.

I really liked Lily because she is smart, independent, confident, stylish, caring and fun-loving but proper.

I really liked Mountjoy because he didn't care how he looked and he takes his responsibilities very seriously.

Favorite quotes:

"I adore your cock.  He's lovely and awe-inspiring.

He tastes delicious, and I love the sound you make when I kiss him.

I'd rather kiss your cock, your grace."

5/5

Thanks Penguin Canada for sending me this book to review, greatly appreciated!

Other book in series:

1.  Not Proper Enough - Sept 3, 2012