Well, well, well. What a naughty and or scandalous book this is. Whew! It was fun. It was hot. It was steamy as heck and I loved reading about Roman and his hips. Honestly Amity knew what she was about and saw Roman as her victim. The book focuses literally on the building relationship between the two and that’s where you will find more of your entertainment. The book is written with respect and wonderful taste. The characters are fun and very interesting, mainly the cousin. I loved the book and I’m excited to read more from her in the future.

Great story!

I have only one big complain here: why was it so short?

Otherwise, it is a very good story, great writing and characters. I want to see the rest of the series! It was so entertaining that I have read it in one sitting, just had to know what is going to happen.

This entertaining, well-written story is the start of Ms Boyd's new series, Scandalous Brides. The plot and storyline were interesting and pulled me in right from the start and kept me engaged till the end. Amity's brother arranges a marriage for her to one of his cronies, and she refuses to go through with it. She believes creating a scandal is the only way to get out of it. She decides that Roman, her brother's enemy and an infamous rogue, is the perfect candidate to help her with her plan. But one unforgettable night sparks feelings that neither of them expected.
Amity and Roman were wonderful together and their chemistry simply sizzled. Amity was a strong-willed lady and I liked the way she knew what she wanted and took control of her life.
This was an entertaining and enjoyable story with strong, likable characters. A wonderful mix of drama, romance, and passion. A lovely start to what looks to be a delightful series, and I can't wait to read the next one!
I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

A great start to the “Scandalous Brides” series that you won’t regret reading especially if you love strong female characters who know exactly what they want and how to get it.

Amity is determined to be ruined so she is not forced to marry by her controlling brother. Roman Crawford is a rake, who is determined to ruin her brother. She convinces him to secretly ruin her. Her plan is successful and as a result her cousin whisks her away to the country where no one is aware of the scandal and she assumes a new life. Roman is determined to find her and sets out to find her. Their journey to their HEA was a great read and I look forward to the next installment in this series.

Thank you NetGalley, Heather Boyd and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for a copy of this book which I voluntarily read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The new series by Heather Boyd, "Scandalous Brides", starts off with a bang! Sparks fly when Amity enlists her horrid brother's number one enemy, and notorious rake known for his bedroom antics to "debauch" her. Amity wants to be "ruined" in order to avoid being married off by her ruthless brother to one of his awful cronies, and who better to participate in her downfall than the person responsible for wrecking havoc in her brother's life ever since he stole the woman Roman loved? And also why not enjoy being "ruined" by enlisting London's most notorious rake? Amity plans to enjoy her ruining and is looking forward to finding pleasure at the rake's hands!
This was a fantastic start to this new series. You can feel the chemistry between Amity and Roman from the very start. As the story and characters develop sparks continue to fly from the pages and when Roman reunites with Amity in the country cottage it doesn't get much hotter!
I am looking forward to the next in this series, if they continue as this one started it will prove to be a delightful adventure with characters you can love, spicy scenes to get your blood pumping and temperature rising, and a plot that holds it all together, a great escape for a weekend's entertainment.
I recommend and give this one 5 stars. Thank you to Victory Editing Net Galley Group and to Net Galley for the free ARC, I am leaving my honest review in return.

Roman Crawford has been determined to exact revenge on George Sweet, since he stole his intended. Yet, he did not ever think he would debauch his sister, a veritable paragon of vestal goodness. So when Amity Sweet approaches him to ruin her, he agrees and soon finds himself captivated by her. However, when she disappears from London immediately after their tryst, Roman finds himself desperate to find her. Amy has cleverly decided that the only way to escape her vicious brother and his cronies, will be to escape, after her downfall. When they meet again, Roman realises that he will have to cleverly plan their future together, if he is to safeguard their future.
An entertaining read, that puts a lot into a short story. My head was spinning but in a great way! I enjoyed the cleverness of Amity and the romance between this couple. I look forward to reading more about the Duke and some of the relatives of Amity, in the future.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The enemy of my enemy....

Is my friend...or, in this case the participant in the ruin of Amity Sweet Oh, she is going to ruin herself to avoid marriage to a horrible man, But, she is going to enjoy herself in the process, and does. Roman has a score to settle with her brother George, who stole his lady. Spicy and fast paced. It is better to be wicked with Roman.
Recommend.

Fantastic start to a new series. Fast paced read, wonderful characters and leaves you wanting more! Amity Is desperate, her overbearing brother is forcing her to marry. She has no choice but to plan her ruin. Of course if she goes that route she wants the best Rake to do it, plus Roman being her brother’s sworn enemy is a bonus. Roman hates George since he stole the love of his life and when Amity proposes to have her be ruined by his hands, he can’t resist the revenge on George. And then Amity disappears and Roman can’t stop thinking of her or their moments of passion.
Thank you NetGalley for this eARC. I am voluntarily posting an honest review after reading an Advance Reader Copy of this story. #NetGalley #WickedwithHim #HeatherBoyd #ScandalousBrides

Wicked with Him by Heather Boyd
Scandalous Brides #1

A whispered scandalous request by Lady Amity Sweet is a BIG ask that is granted by Roman Crawford. Little did the two realize that a few minutes in a closet at a ball would impact both of their lives so very much.

What I liked:
* Amity: bright, lively, suppressed by her family, downtrodden and perhaps abuse by her brother, wants to avoid being ‘sold’ to her brother’s creepy friend as a brood mare, takes matters into her own hands
* Roman: thwarted in love by Amity’s brother, bent on revenge, an adept and skillful lover, younger son, wealthy, rather taken with Amity, more than his rakish reputation indicates
* Fairbridge: heir to the Ravenswood Duchy, wily, astute, manipulator, has best interests of those he cares for in hand, there for Amity when she needed him – can’t wait for his story next
* Thinking that maybe some of Amity’s cousins might show up in future books
* That Amity’s conniving brother and his not so nice wife were exposed and thwarted and hopefully sent packing
* The chemistry between Amity and Roman and their journey to happiness

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like – especially George, Melody, and the old Duke

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Definitely

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars

This is a sweet story of a strong woman avoiding an arranged marriage by using her brothers enemy. Yet as in all romance novels the twist is they fall in love, and get married and her brother gets his comeuppance. Very well written and I look forward to reading more from this author.

This is the first book I read from this author and I really like it!
From the moment George Sweet stole his intended, Roman Crawford has pursued every possible manner of revenge against him. Though he does have his limits. Debauching Sweet’s sister is beyond the pale—yet that is exactly what the lady herself requests. Amity wants to escape an arranged marriage to one of her vicious brother’s cronies so she enlists the aid of George’s greatest enemy, who she’s certain will be happy to see her brother brought low by her corruption. But Amity is no fool. She also chose Roman because of his reputation in the bedroom.
When the pair meet again, their wicked attraction is stronger still, but Amity despairs of falling for a man pining for another, while Roman knows any offer for her hand may further alienate Amity from her family. Neither are aware that their worries may be for naught. That their combined fate—and destiny—may already be sealed.
This book is short, super sweet and entertaining. I adored how sure of herself is Amity and how she fights for a better life. Roman is definitely a romantic soul. They work really great together and they have great chemistry. I enjoyed the side characters a lot and I´ll be waiting for the new duke’s story.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

An enjoyable quick read! I have read and enjoyed Heather Boyd before and this book was no exception. Here we have the story of Amity Sweet and Roman Crawford. The premise of the story is a bit unbelievable but it manages to work. Amity is a woman ahead of her time, willing to take big risks to avoid terrible outcomes. Roman is an admitted rake, believing himself in love with a woman (not Amity) who has married another. After his initial encounter with Amity, however, he realizes the shallowness of both his feelings for the other woman and of his recent behavior. Roman's change of heart seems a little quick but it doesn't take away from the story too much. I liked the relationship between Amity and her extended family and look forward to her cousins' stories.

A solid 4 stars. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book. The opinions herein are my own.

4-4.5 Stars! Cute, quick read! I really enjoyed reading this one. This was the first book in the ‘Scandalous Brides’ series and can be read as a standalone. This was my first time reading this author but I’ll definitely be checking out her other works. The beginning is a bit unbelievable but maybe women really did stuff like this way back then, who knows. Desperate times and all that. I loved the main characters, Amity & Roman, they were easily lovable and I was rooting for them to get their HEA ending. The ‘sexy times’ scenes were the perfect amount of heat and details, in my opinion. Truly enjoyed this book and definitely recommend checking it out.
*I received this at no charge & I voluntarily left this review.*

Nothing makes me happier than reading a new to me author and thoroughly enjoying their work!

𝗪𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗗 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗜𝗠 was my first and most certainly not my last, Heather Boyd romance. Everything about this book made me happy. It was quick and easy - I read it in about an hour. It was sweet and sexy - Roman is swoony and Amity is fiesty.. It was simply delightful!

I’m giving 𝗪𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗗 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗜𝗠 the judy.ann.loves.books stamp of approval, TBR and Enjoy!

Desperate to avoid being married off by her brother in an arranged marriage, Amity turns to her brother’s sworn enemy Roman to ruin her. Once the deed is done rake Roman can’t stop thinking of her. He finds her banished in the countryside and decides to see if there is anything more than attraction between them. I received an ARC from NetGalley and Victory Editing for my honest review.