This was an entertaining, well-written book. It was steamy, held my interest and kept me reading. I liked how the connection between them grew and how he was affected as Anthony grew to trust Helia. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the next book by this author.

What a wonderful book. I read it in one sitting. Helia and Anthony are such a great couple despite being complete opposites. She’s a lady in distress running from her despicable cousin in the hopes that her godmother, Anthony’s mother will help her. Anthony, the Marquess of Musgrave, is a rake who cares for no one and is just looking out for himself. Helia is just what he needed to show him that he could love again. I really hope there is more coming in this series.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

The Wolf of Mayfair by Christi Caldwell was so good. I tore through this quickly.
I just love Christi Caldwell. Her ability to blend modern writing with historical fiction is a masterclass.
The story was well-written very enjoyable filled with witty banter and dialogue and I was engaged from start to finish.

Thank You NetGalley and Montlake for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

When I read the description of this book I thought that it was feel very Bridgerton like. Boy as I wrong. I did not expect a Dark Romance while also having the charm of a Historical Romance. Helia, brings a refreshing vigor to the story, while the brooding Lord Wingrave's complex character adds depth and intensity. Their chemistry is palpable, and Caldwell's rich, immersive writing makes it hard to put down. I will definitely be reading more from this author.

I am officially in my Christi Caldwell Dark Romance Era… and I am loving it!!

Y’all, hand me a fan because the Marquess of Wingrave is hawt af!There may be a snowstorm brewing in this book, but this alpha hero is heating it up for all of us mmmm’kay? This guy has been through a lot… the death of his beloved older brother (making him the heir), a real piece of (bleep) father, his betrothed marries another, and he has a disability that he doesn’t want anyone to know about. So he’s really built an impenetrable fortress around himself. Honestly, in all his gruffness I just wanted to give him a hug. If anybody needed love ASAP… imma be pushing Wingrave to front of the line.



A beautiful red haired Scottish lass who down on her luck… Helia is such a perfect heroine for Wingrave. She pushes him out of the darkness with her light. She is so curious about him. Wingrave finds himself revealing things to her that he has kept bottled in for a very long time. She counters his roughness with her smiles. I am just all in with their banter. These two made me giggle!



And y’all… when Wingrave falls for Helia…. Oooooooh he truly falls the hardest. He takes the whole “mine” game to another level and he lays his heart at her feet. Dear lawdy his words made ME swoon!


"You are mine," he repeated, this time infusing steel within that avowal so there could be no doubting she belonged to him and only him.
"You love those words, Helia," he growled, and gently caught her by the nape. "Because you know you belong to me."
"I belong to no one, Anthony." She caught her lower lip and leaned into his touch; her body's easy surrender to his touch made a liar of Helia, but her fight further fueled his lust.
“No… You don't belong to anyone. Me, Helia… You belong to me."



Forget it, I was an ugly cry af mess for Helia and Wingrave. I was applauding Christi Caldwell for once again making me fall in love with her beautiful characters. This book pulled all my heartstrings and I enjoyed every second I spent reading this story! Reason why Christi is firmly on my keeper shelf. Another favorite that I will be receding over and over again!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily review it and the comments are 100% my own.

This Marquess is a wolf, straight up.

Anthony, a Marquess, is only to happy be a devil. He is interested in Helia, in the sense that she is a pretty lady and they are essentially without chaperones. He's down for ruining her.

Helia, is searching for Anthony's mother, the Duchess, as she is in need of aid. Snowstorm, forced proximity. She falls first.

Anthony is a wolf, he's feral, possessive, even if it takes him longer to fall for the innocent, Helia. He's keeping her.
Recommend.

Thank you #NetGalley for the advanced copy of #TheWolfofMayfair by Christi Caldwell in exchange for an honest review.

I have read a number of Caldwell's books and have enjoyed them so I expected to like this one but I had no idea the direction that Ms. Caldwell would take with this book. I expected the hero to be gone for the heroine and I got that but I didn't expect him to be feral and sooooo possessive of her. Don't get me wrong, I LOVED IT! I am used to seeing it in older historical romances but the more recently published ones tend to have heroes who are gone for the heroine and maybe slightly possessive but not this much. It was a really great change. The chemistry between Anthony and Helia was so thick and tense and the burn was incredibly slow which all made for a book that I didn't want to put down. So, if you like a possessive alpha hero, check this book out, you won't be disappointed.

The Wolf of Mayfair is a standalone regency novel.

I really enjoyed this story with a strong heroine and hurting hero that masked it all with indifference. The plot was heavily character driven and the MC were well developed to support it.

I loved Helia, she comes off meek and naive at first but you soon see that she has a steel backbone and the loving family she grew up with gives her strength to find cracks in Anthony’s hard shell. Anthony transforms the most and liked getting to see the incremental changes he goes through. He’s a possessive hero that is entranced by Helia from the beginning. He’s used to falling to old tricks to get out of uncomfortable conversations and loved that Helia sees right through it.

There was a few things plot-wise that I didn’t understand why they occurred.

Overall, it was a page-turner though that kept me interested.

There are three encounters plus a brief on page and off page scenes that I didn’t include in my count.

For those that are fans of the Seven Deadly Sins series this is similar to edgier heroes and higher steam. Having only read Wrath from the series, this one is a step lighter in the graphic detail of on page violence.

I received an advance ecopy from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Well, this one had a lot of things I like. It kinda edged up against a Dark Romance while also having the charm of a Historical Romance.

Our heroine is a woman on the run and is looking for help from her godmother she's never met, who is a duchess. But when she arrives at the duchess' home, the only one there is the roguish and grumpy son. He is Lord of the castle at this time and he has no interest in a maiden in distress besides her body.

Hellia tries to go about convincing Anthony to render her aid, but he doesn't believe his mother is her godmother and he also doesn't care if she dies in the elements. Or so he says. There is a battle of wills and a lot of heated exchanges between the two.

There were moments I really enjoyed, but I was missing a few key moments to make me believe they jumped to love so quickly, but the book is also pretty short. I was just missing some more sweet moments from Anthony. He deflected feelings into sexual innuendo at every turn and I didn't see everything I wanted to. I liked the heroine just fine though. She was strong and did her best to stand up to Anthony even though she is wildly attracted to him.

I'm giving this book 4 stars. While it was a great read I expected more of a Beauty and the Beast mixed heavily with spice as I extracted from the blurb. Instead, it was just a little more intense but not as high on the spice scale as I would want.

I have always loved Christi Caldwell’s books and have followed her for years. This is a different turn from her usual books, with a darker edge to the male character, Anthony, the Marquess of Wingrave. When Helia Wallace arrives at his doorstep with her story that she is orphaned and would like to see his mother. Their mothers were friends and it appears that Anthony’s mother was her godmother. However, Anthony is incredibly cynical and nearly turns her away. Yet there is a snowstorm brewing and Helia begs him to stay. The events that transpire reveal Anthony’s past and Helia’s determination to show him that he is worth saving.
Despite Anthony’s crude and at times, shocking manner, I found it fascinating to read how Helia slowly made him reflect on his behaviour. Helia was a true Scots woman, in her fiery nature and sheer determination to understand Anthony and to not backdown even when he was quite horrid. A great read!
This book I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I think this is written for someone who is looking for something very particular, it is the definition of bodice ripping fiction. Sinister but misunderstood male lead? ✅ innocent virgin ready to faint at the first sign of flu? ✅ a deep strength within said lady, confirming goodness? ✅ breaking through the hard exterior to find a soft centre no one else sees (except some p servants who are shouted at but deep down loved?) ✅
So if that’s your checklist, crack on, for me, it wasn’t really my cup of tea, but that’s ok.

The Marquess of Wingrave is known for being cold and ruthless, but he surprises even himself when a young woman comes to his doorstep claiming to be his mother’s goddaughter. Helia is recently orphaned and running away from a dastardly cousin who seeks to marry her for her dowry. She’s looking for refuge, but finds a heartless Wingrave instead. He insinuates that she’s lying about the connection to his family and that she would only be suitable as a mistress. And then he offers her refuge from a snowstorm and also cares for her when she’s ill. This stubborn self-assured sunshiney woman is suddenly causing him to behave in ways he isn’t used to. He’s definitely domineering and an unrepentant rogue for most of the story, but still soft when it comes to caring for Helia. The story definitely kept me reading to see how it all worked out.

The Wolf of Mayfair by Christi Caldwell is a captivating historical romance that combines a grumpy hero with a ray-of-sunshine heroine, making it an irresistible read!
Anthony, the Marquess of Wingrave, is cold, brooding, and haunted by his past, while Helia is warm-hearted and determined, despite her dire situation. The chemistry between them is undeniable, and their slow-burn romance kept me hooked from start to finish.
I loved the dual POV, giving us insight into both characters’ emotions and struggles. The historical setting and attention to detail really bring the world of old England to life.
Fans of historical romance and grumpy-sunshine romance will adore this story!
Very grateful to the publisher for my copy, opinions are my own

Yes yes yes! This book was filled with a slow-burn, evil x sunshine couple. A man so damaged he becomes a villain to the world until he meets the sweet and optimistic Scot woman running from true Villains
The spice was less than I expected but overall I liked the story, I read this in 24hours which is shocking!!
Thank you to the Publisher Montlake, NetGalley and the Author Christi Caldwell for the chance to read this before publication in return for an honest review

Good book. It was a little difficult to get into it because it's in third person POV. The plot was a little predictable too. One thing I didn't expect is that this was a historical romance. I went into this book without reading the blurb so... yeah. Thought it would be a mafia romance.

Passionate tale of the power of love!

In one of many similarities to the Beauty and the Beast tale, Anthony starts off as a truly despicable character. If you've read A Sure Duke, you know Anthony as the man whose father arranged for him to marry Alexandra, before she was able to extricate herself from that engagement. It's only when Anthony becomes so debauched that he even disgusts himself that he engages in a bit of self-examination and decides that he needs to make some changes.

Helia is not your typical take-charge heroine, though she does carry an inner strength that allows her to stand up to Anthony's worst side while still seeing his act for what it was. She truly brings out the best in him, and it's a glorious journey to see him gradually come to realize that.

I really enjoyed this charming romance, and highly recommend it for anyone who enjoys historical romances. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

This story is fiery and hot. Helia is a great character as an eternal optimist with a fiery spirit. Anthony is the cold hearted Marquess challenging her at every turn. The dialogue in the story is exceptional as these two characters go at each other. The plot is intense as every detail unfolds. Christi Caldwell is an exemplary writer who infuses her work with heart and soul. Readers will once more transported to a world of romance and excitement. This is a story you will not want to miss.

I was hooked with the book right away, there was so much chemistry seeping through the pages and I knew I needed to keep reading.

I feel like it too way too long for Anthony to discover he has a heart, and it's not a frozen block of black coal. But man, he is not a pleasant person, to say the least. Helia deserved better. I think I'll stick with the author's lighter books.