The two lucky SOB’s from Freakin’ Awesome Books…so far this year are:
Anilu Magloire
Michelle (Novels on the Run)
Thank you all for my guest bloggy friends for writing some awesomely funny posts and of course the Downside Ghosts Fashion show.
Now we move onto Smokinhotbooks Pick of the Week.
Genre: Historical Romance
400 pages
Maiden Lane #1
As I was recovering from the wore case of hives known in KC’s history (I couldn’t even pick up my Kindle people) I saw this gem on Smexybooks Top 10, where she had me at ‘one of the best historical romances books I’ve read all year’. I whipped out my kindle and downloaded Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt faster than Chris Angel can freak your mind.
Now, historical romance is not my favorite genre to read. To be completely honest (I confess) it’s been over a year since my last HR, ok maybe 2 years. So I put on my big girl panties and read a HISTORICAL ROMANCE.
Wicked Intentions is an enchanting story. We have the mysterious Lazarus Huntington who can’t bear for people to touch him and is investigating the murder of his mistress. Mr. Lazarus is also known for his unique bedroom activities *coughs he likes to tie the ladies up* He hires the Widowed Temperance Dews to take him around dodgy St. Giles.
This story worked for me on all levels. The tension between Lazarus and Temperance fogged up Mrs. Easy Peasy (my kindle to the uniformed), and I liked how Hoyt wrote the main heroine. Often times the reason I steer clear from historical romances are the silly two dimensional characters, instead we read about a woman who despite being penniless, is independent, strong-willed, and sensual.
Did I mention there is sexy time in a carriage?
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Yay, congrats to Anilu Magloire & Michelle (Novels on the Run)!!
I so want to read Wicked Intentions. And I loved the name Temperance.
Glad you conquered the hives.
Congrats ladies!!! Lucky SOB’s, indeed!
And sexxy time in a carriage you say? Well, if that isn’t must-read criteria, IDK what is!!
Sexy times in a carriage! Definitely a must read!
I loved Lazarus. Glad you enjoyed it!!
And poor Silence *cries*
YEA to the winners!!!! I really need to get Wicked Intentions. It sounds so good.
@Fiction Vixen He refers to her as Mrs. Dewes *bites lip* isn’t that cute?
@HRJ Rita I often use sexy time in a carriage while searching for books on Amazon *wink wink*
@Kaetrin Yes please!
@Mandi I’m thinking Silence should get together with that deliciously bad pirate guy.
@Tori *coughs* carriage sexy-time how can you resist that?
I wonder if something more will come out of Silence and Mickey, seeing as I feel it’s a cop out that Mickey didn’t force his intentions on Silence. I have a feeling Elizabeth may turn Mickey into a hero.
I second hot smutty carriage sexy time scene.
@katiebabs I hope so. Hoyt just can’t leave us hanging about Silence *bites nails*
Woot! Welcome back to historicals KC!
I haven’t read Hoyt yet but I have a few of her books in my stacks. Ooo and there’s some naughty business in a carriage?! Yum!
Glad to hear you’re on the mend!!
Hugs, VFG
Hmmm. Carriage sexy time. Sounds like a winner to me:) Can’t say I’ve read a lot of historical romance, but this one sounds enjoyable. Thanks for the review KC!
@VFG I also loved Raven Prince.
@Jenny My last historical romance before Wicked Intentions I read two years ago O_o
Sounds interesting. Sexy time in the carriage? Sounds very bouncy.
I’m reading one HR right now. I haven’t read one in quite a while too, but I’m enjoying the one I’m reading right now. Might have to give this one a try.
Oh, and congrats on the win you SOBs!
@Books and Things ooo whatcha reading?
Dude!!!!!! This is awesome!!! After all these dreadful days without internet, this is a grrrrrrrreat surprise. THANK YOU!!!
Enjoy Ladies
Congrats….
Congrats to the winners!
I’m a little sad that I missed the 14 days of FAB because I was on vacation, but… I’m back now and on my way to read the other guest posts so I can add all the recs to my tbb!
Ooohhh… sexy time in a carriage?! It’s a good thing this one is close to the top of my TBR then!
On another note… I have a little award for you, K.C., HERE! Just stop by and pick it up whenever you get the chance!
Have a fantastic weekend!
YAYAYAYA!!..thankyou I was a winner…feel very spesh.
Thankyou Smokin Hot Books, appreciate it:D