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No other writer delivers romance as sensual and compelling as Cheryl Holt, the Queen of Erotic Romance. Now, in her most seductive novel to date, she presents an unforgettable story of mismatched lovers-and a breathtaking passion that defies every rule...CAN THE ROGUE WHO WON HER VIRTUE...Helen Mansfield's reckless brother has done the unthinkable, gambling away his sister's chastity to save his family's estate. When Helen visits the lodgings of the gentleman who has won her, hoping to make show more him see reason, she interrupts a carnal scene as outrageous as it is erotic. Luke Westmoreland, the illegitimate son of a duke, is clearly a rogue...and he's also the most wildly attractive man she has ever met. He offers Helen a new bargain that will give her one more year in her home. But their daily meetings quickly become sizzling lessons in wanton desire...TEACH HER THE MEANING OF DESIRE?Once branded a smuggler and thief, Luke Westmoreland is now hailed a hero, thanks to an act of bravery at sea. Although he has taken full advantage of the women his fame has enticed, none of the strumpets lining up to share his bed has intrigued Luke as much as beautiful, spirited Helen. Their trysts are abandoned, sensual adventures that deepen into a love neither dares to admit-until another man's twisted obsession places Helen in danger..."A luscious erotic romance...steamy love scenes...hot sessions of temptation...settle in for a delectable night of reading pleasure."--Romantic Times BOOKclub Magazine (starred review) on Too Hot to Handle show less

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If you're a Regency purist avoid this book. Some writers shouldn't tackle an era about which they have no clue. This Regency-set historical romance is so full of anachronistic behavior and language you can drive a tank through them. Much of the dialogue sounds like it's straight out of a contemporary romance, the randy behavior of all the main characters is not to be believed. They say you should write about what you know - the author's background in law. Maybe she should try writing a romantic suspense novel and stop mucking up the Regency era. But what do I know? She sells books, I only read them.
It is very hard to follow the motives of each character in this novel. As the motives ultimately determine the outcome, the reader becomes bogged down in the minutiae of the different players.

Luke wants to be part of the ton, but then he doesn't. Helen is part of the ton, but then she doesn't want to be. Robert is a wimp, but then he isn't. Patricia acts/dresses like a man, but then she doesn't.

I care, then I don't....
Parts good, parts stupid.
½

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Canonical title
Too Wicked to Wed
People/Characters
Helen Mansfield; Luke Westmoreland

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Fiction and Literature, Romance
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813Literature & rhetoricAmerican literature in EnglishAmerican fiction in English
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