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Her Wicked Ways by Darcy Burke
3.0
I enjoy historical romance, so did enjoy this book. However, there were many issues in this story.
Destitute landowner Fox spends all his remaining and limited funds (and time) on providing for the orphans at Spinners End, the Orphanage that has been the responsibility of his family for generations. And when he can't quite cover the cost for the children's clothes and medicine, he dons the mask of a Highwayman and takes it from those who can afford it.
Miranda is the daughter of a Duke, sent to stay with relatives in the country due to 'scandalous' behavior in London. She expects to be board out of her mind and have little to no social life. What she doesn't expect is be roped into helping with the local orphanage, and finding that she cares for the children (and their benefactor).
I sorta liked Fox and Mirandas relationship, as even tho it was insta-lust it wasn't insta-love. They slowly got to know each other, and over time they began to change and become better people. What frustrates me was Mirandas constant bipolar attitude. One moment she wants to prove everyone wrong of their preconceived notions about her, the next she is being arrogant spoilt and whiney- exactly what people expect of her. She wants he parents love, and seems unable to realize that she can't do anything to make them love her.
Plus, I'm concerned about Foxes estates. He owns two massive estates and constantly has no money- this is said to be due to his fathers gambling habits and to him providing for the orphans.... but surely and estate his size would bring in surplus money?
So overall, enjoyable and I couldn't put it down! But maybe not every aspect had been thought through.
Destitute landowner Fox spends all his remaining and limited funds (and time) on providing for the orphans at Spinners End, the Orphanage that has been the responsibility of his family for generations. And when he can't quite cover the cost for the children's clothes and medicine, he dons the mask of a Highwayman and takes it from those who can afford it.
Miranda is the daughter of a Duke, sent to stay with relatives in the country due to 'scandalous' behavior in London. She expects to be board out of her mind and have little to no social life. What she doesn't expect is be roped into helping with the local orphanage, and finding that she cares for the children (and their benefactor).
I sorta liked Fox and Mirandas relationship, as even tho it was insta-lust it wasn't insta-love. They slowly got to know each other, and over time they began to change and become better people. What frustrates me was Mirandas constant bipolar attitude. One moment she wants to prove everyone wrong of their preconceived notions about her, the next she is being arrogant spoilt and whiney- exactly what people expect of her. She wants he parents love, and seems unable to realize that she can't do anything to make them love her.
Plus, I'm concerned about Foxes estates. He owns two massive estates and constantly has no money- this is said to be due to his fathers gambling habits and to him providing for the orphans.... but surely and estate his size would bring in surplus money?
So overall, enjoyable and I couldn't put it down! But maybe not every aspect had been thought through.