Book Review: Too Wicked to Kiss by Erica Ridley

Gothic Love Stories Book 1

From a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author:

HIS TOUCH HOLDS HER CAPTIVE

From the ravens circling its spires to the gargoyles adorning its roof, Blackberry Manor looms ominously over its rambling grounds. And behind its doors, amid the flickering shadows and secret passageways, danger lies in wait…

TO HIS EVERY DARK DESIRE

Evangeline Pemberton has been invited to a party at the sprawling estate of reclusive Gavin Lioncroft, who is rumored to have killed in cold blood. Initially, his towering presence and brusque manner instill fear… until his seductive attentions and unexpected vulnerability conquer her resistance.

But when a guest is murdered, Evangeline is torn. Could the man to whom she is so powerfully drawn, also be a ruthless killer?

Gothic Love Stories Too Wicked to Kiss Too Sinful to Deny Too Tempting to Resist Too Wanton to Wed

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My Review:

A dark, brooding hero in true gothic form, complete with tragic history. A vulnerable heroine in need of a miracle, yet spunky enough to go looking for it on her own. A deadly mystery and a supernatural gift that draw the pair together. I got so much more than I bargained for with this book. In a lot of ways, it reads like a regency version of Clue; too many suspects and motives and no good evidence pointing to the real villain. I loved watching Evangeline and Gavin trying to solve the murder and getting further enchanted by one another while they did it. I also really liked the sense of “second chance” that both characters get in this story. Now, I’m really looking forward to seeing what the next book brings us. I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.