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bookloverchelle's review
4.0
Margaret Rowe writes a very enjoyable historical erotic romance. This book, Any Wicked Thing, is not tied to her previous novel, Tempting Eden, in any way but if you enjoyed her writing before you’ll love this book just as much.
Sebastian Goddard is like many young heirs to a title with no responsibilities, he finds all the enjoyment he can in life with little thought to the consequences. Fredericka (Freddie) is the daughter of Duke’s secretary. She was also Sebastian’s playmate when they were young and major annoyance when they grew up. After one night of mixed identities and unwanted truths, Sebastian leaves for ten years feeling that everyone he’s known has betrayed him. After his father dies and he returns to set his title to rights, Sebastian finds that Freddie will do anything to keep the only home she’s known for the last twelve years, including becoming his mistress for a month indulging in any wicked thing he wants.
This was a very well written and sexy historical romance. I really enjoy how Margaret Rowe pushes the boundaries normally found in a historical romance. Both Sebastian and Freddie were really well written characters with demons they had to fight in their past to come together and discover that love can stand the test of time. Really enjoyable read and I look forward to what comes next from Ms. Rowe.
Sebastian Goddard is like many young heirs to a title with no responsibilities, he finds all the enjoyment he can in life with little thought to the consequences. Fredericka (Freddie) is the daughter of Duke’s secretary. She was also Sebastian’s playmate when they were young and major annoyance when they grew up. After one night of mixed identities and unwanted truths, Sebastian leaves for ten years feeling that everyone he’s known has betrayed him. After his father dies and he returns to set his title to rights, Sebastian finds that Freddie will do anything to keep the only home she’s known for the last twelve years, including becoming his mistress for a month indulging in any wicked thing he wants.
This was a very well written and sexy historical romance. I really enjoy how Margaret Rowe pushes the boundaries normally found in a historical romance. Both Sebastian and Freddie were really well written characters with demons they had to fight in their past to come together and discover that love can stand the test of time. Really enjoyable read and I look forward to what comes next from Ms. Rowe.
laurenjodi's review
2.0
Any Wicked Thing
2 Stars
After sharing an awkward sexual encounter with his childhood friend, Frederica Wells, Sebastian Goddard escapes to distant lands and only returns after his estranged father dies and he becomes the Duke of Roxbury. In order to settle the debts left by his father, Sebastian is intent on selling Freddie’s home, the crumbling Goddard Castle, but she is determined to buy it herself and will do anything to convince Sebastian - even becoming his mistress.
The romance and tortured hero subplot have real potential but both are unfortunately lacking. Freddie and Sebastian’s relationship is devoid of true intimacy and their sex scenes come across as perfunctory rather than passionate and sensual. The descriptions of Sebastian’s experiences in Egypt fail to evoke any emotional engagement or caring from the reader and by the time he reveals the truth to Freddie, it is difficult to care one way or the other.
The secondary characters are stereotypical and merely serve as background and the secondary plot involving the Archibald treasure comes out of the blue with no foundation or build up.
All in all, disappointing.
2 Stars
After sharing an awkward sexual encounter with his childhood friend, Frederica Wells, Sebastian Goddard escapes to distant lands and only returns after his estranged father dies and he becomes the Duke of Roxbury. In order to settle the debts left by his father, Sebastian is intent on selling Freddie’s home, the crumbling Goddard Castle, but she is determined to buy it herself and will do anything to convince Sebastian - even becoming his mistress.
The romance and tortured hero subplot have real potential but both are unfortunately lacking. Freddie and Sebastian’s relationship is devoid of true intimacy and their sex scenes come across as perfunctory rather than passionate and sensual. The descriptions of Sebastian’s experiences in Egypt fail to evoke any emotional engagement or caring from the reader and by the time he reveals the truth to Freddie, it is difficult to care one way or the other.
The secondary characters are stereotypical and merely serve as background and the secondary plot involving the Archibald treasure comes out of the blue with no foundation or build up.
All in all, disappointing.
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