Book Review: Her Wicked Proposal by Lauren Smith

Once the ton’s darling, sudden blindness has left Cedric a reclusive shell of a man. Until he’s offered the chance to recapture a small part of his old life when
the woman he’s secretly desired for years asks him to propose to her. Who doesn’t love a naughty rogue? Third in the fan favorite historical romance, League of Rogues series, by Lauren Smith, you do not want to miss HER WICKED PROPOSAL!

Synopsis:

He doesn’t need his eyes to uncover her true beauty. Cedric, Viscount Sheridan, is cursed. Once the ton’s golden boy, the loss of his sight has left him a
reclusive shell of man. His days of womanizing, horse racing and pistol shooting lost forever. Offered the chance to recapture a small part of his old life, he can’t refuse—even if it means accepting the shocking proposal of the infamous ice maiden, Anne Chessley.

Still reeling from her father’s death, Anne’s deepest wish is to avoid the hordes of fortune hunters who will soon be beating down her door. Proposing marriage to Cedric is an act of desperation, his unexpected acceptance a strange and wonderful dream. His only stipulation: she must respond passionately and wantonly in his bed. Her agreement barely crosses her lips before he begins a sensual assault on the icy walls bitter secrets have built around her heart.

Yet even as they catch a glimpse of true happiness, betrayal is poised to sweep them away on opposing tides of danger.

Warning: Contains an outwardly aloof heroine with a secretly tender heart, a once-notorious rake who isn’t quite as rusty at seduction as he feared, and a band of rogues who join together to make sure happily-ever-afters do come true.

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Review:

Sexy and original not only describes the premise, but the hero. I adored Cedric! I wanted to be his eyes, and he grabbed a hold of my heart. His character was one of my all-time favorites, and reading about him and his struggles gave me a new perspective on life and the many things I take for granted. Although he often got frustrated, which was usually brought on by embarrassment, he had a catchy sense-of-humor, and his playful banter was so entertaining. Although, at first, I wasn’t sure how I felt about Anne, the more I learned about her, the more I understood and liked her. She really was perfect for him. She didn’t pity him- which he hated-, but she did try to help him. She was bold, yet tender, and I really enjoyed “watching” their relationship unfold.

This romance was mixed with a lot of love, dedication, and loyalty, not only concerning the couple, but their friends and families as well. The men of the League of Rogues are all so attention-grabbing in their own ways. Although the relationship between Cedric and Anne is the focal point, readers are rewarded with a little something about each of the other fellas. I was totally fascinated by the threat that’s presented, and when the action started, I could feel the knick of the blades and hear the gunshots. Basically, I was all-in from the very beginning, and my dedication never wavered.

Charge up the kindle and settle in. This is a one-sitting reading.

Rating system: Cups of coffee – the less the better

0: You won’t need any coffee to stay up for this one. It’s intriguing enough all on its own.
1: You’ll stay up late, but not all night. Brew one cup.
2: You’ll read as long as you’re not tired. If you are, two cups should do the trick.
3: I hope you got plenty of rest; you’ll need it, or at least 3 cups.
4: If the cable goes out, read the book. It’s better than nothing, I guess. Oh, don’t forget your brew!
5: Find anything else to do- it doesn’t matter what it is. Don’t waste your coffee. Too much caffeine is bad for you.

My rating: 0 cups of coffee

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