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A review by sonja_ahrb
Wicked Rivals by Lauren Smith
5.0
I have wanted to read Ashton's story since the beginning of The League of Rogues series and I was so excited when I realized that Wicked Rivals was indeed about him and his woman! It was worth the wait and even better than I could have imagined it to be. It was an absolutely outstanding read and I loved it immensely!
Well, if you want to read about a kicka*s heroine, then look no further that this book's own lady hero, Lady Rosalind Melbourne! Rosalind embodies everything you would think when it comes to a Scottish lass: she's passionate, fiery, stubborn, and made of steel. She's strong and brave, but she's also sweet and kind and even though she's tough most of the time, she does have her soft, vulnerable moments too. I couldn't have loved Rosalind anymore if I tried - she's just completely amazing and I know that you're going to love her just as much as I do!
Oh, Ashton, Ashton, Ashton - that man can be such a turkey bird (and yes, I made that up) sometimes, I just wanted to smack him! He's definitely frustrating at times and he'll make your heart ache in both the good and not-so-good ways, but there's more to him than meets the eye. Yes, he can be cold, calculating, and manipulative, but he is truly a good man with a good heart. Ashton can be so sweet and playful and loving when it comes to Rosalind. You never have to doubt how much he loves her and that's only one of the reasons he stole my heart, .
With all the craziness that has been going on lately, I've had a little bit of a hard time focusing on my reading lately, but I had no such problem with Wicked Rivals. I'm telling you, this book captured me wholly and I could barely tear myself away from it. It was full of heartbreak, mystery, action, and passion - so much passion. It was beautiful and heartwarming, it made me laugh and whoop and I just couldn't get enough! Wicked Rivals was positively fascinating, utterly wonderful, and totally incredible - there's no question that it is one of, if not the, best historical romances I have read this year - I wholeheartedly LOVED it!
Wicked Rivals is the fourth book in The League of Rogues series but it can be read as a standalone, it's told from multiple points of view, and even though Ashton and Rosalind get their happily-ever-after, I can't wait to see what comes next for these characters!
~ Sonja, 5 Stars
Well, if you want to read about a kicka*s heroine, then look no further that this book's own lady hero, Lady Rosalind Melbourne! Rosalind embodies everything you would think when it comes to a Scottish lass: she's passionate, fiery, stubborn, and made of steel. She's strong and brave, but she's also sweet and kind and even though she's tough most of the time, she does have her soft, vulnerable moments too. I couldn't have loved Rosalind anymore if I tried - she's just completely amazing and I know that you're going to love her just as much as I do!
Oh, Ashton, Ashton, Ashton - that man can be such a turkey bird (and yes, I made that up) sometimes, I just wanted to smack him! He's definitely frustrating at times and he'll make your heart ache in both the good and not-so-good ways, but there's more to him than meets the eye. Yes, he can be cold, calculating, and manipulative, but he is truly a good man with a good heart. Ashton can be so sweet and playful and loving when it comes to Rosalind. You never have to doubt how much he loves her and that's only one of the reasons he stole my heart, .
With all the craziness that has been going on lately, I've had a little bit of a hard time focusing on my reading lately, but I had no such problem with Wicked Rivals. I'm telling you, this book captured me wholly and I could barely tear myself away from it. It was full of heartbreak, mystery, action, and passion - so much passion. It was beautiful and heartwarming, it made me laugh and whoop and I just couldn't get enough! Wicked Rivals was positively fascinating, utterly wonderful, and totally incredible - there's no question that it is one of, if not the, best historical romances I have read this year - I wholeheartedly LOVED it!
Wicked Rivals is the fourth book in The League of Rogues series but it can be read as a standalone, it's told from multiple points of view, and even though Ashton and Rosalind get their happily-ever-after, I can't wait to see what comes next for these characters!
~ Sonja, 5 Stars