When He Was Wicked - Julia Quinn

When He Was Wicked

By Julia Quinn

  • Release Date: 2017-02-28
  • Genre: Historical Romance
Score: 4.5
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Description

A New York Times Bestseller

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Francesca Bridgerton, in the sixth of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.

FRANCESCA’S STORY

In every life there is a turning point. A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breathtaking, that one knows one’s life will never be the same. For Michael Stirling, London’s most infamous rake, that moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton.

After a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged, he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing. Unfortunately for Michael, however, Francesca’s surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer—the occasion of their meeting was, lamentably, a supper celebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin.

But that was then . . . Now Michael is the earl and Francesca is free, but still she thinks of him as nothing other than her dear friend and confidant. Michael dares not speak to her of his love . . . until one dangerous night, when she steps innocently into his arms, and passion proves stronger than even the most wicked of secrets . . .

Reviews

  • Better than I thought

    5
    By Clementine~
    This book was really really really hot. I think of all the Bridgerton novels I’ve read so far (5), this was hands down the spiciest and sexiest, yet. While yes, it was a slow build to the climax of the story, it was worth it. This book was sad, but it also made me literally cry big wet happy tears for Francesca by the 2nd epilogue. Michael is a great character and anyone plagued by unrequited love can understand him. I loved the dramatics and sarcasm from him as well. All in all I liked this book a lot more than I thought I would and would definitely recommend not skipping it as I almost did.
  • My favorite of the Bridgerton books so far

    5
    By juclynn
    Such a lovely story between these characters. Didn’t know much of Francesca before but really loved the love story between all of the characters.
  • Surprised me tbh

    5
    By Jaymie Ashley delilah
    I wouldn’t consider my self a hopeless romantic. But, I did enjoy this because it wasn’t rushed, and I can confidently say this is the perfect epitome of a romance novel. (In my opinion)
  • New favorite in the series

    5
    By AGeorge7
    I definitely feel like this book made up for “Romancing Mister Bridgerton.” It definitely went back to the romance and spice of the first two books. Definitely my new favorite in the series, would reread in a heartbeat.
  • Enjoyable

    4
    By wdeyoung1
    Felt like the story dragged a bit, but overall I really enjoyed it.
  • Must read

    3
    By readin86
    The best so far of the series!
  • Can’t stop reading

    5
    By Shidzouta
    I couldn’t put this down. Truly a well written book about love.
  • Best Book of the Series

    5
    By Teawine
    After watching the Netflix version, S1 & S2, I can honestly say this is my favorite book of the series. That may well be because I rarely heard of Francesca due to her age. Well she isn’t a young child now - she is quite entertaining!
  • Best of them all

    5
    By roxych86
    I watched the tv series and I bought all the books and read them in a week, and I didn’t wan to read this one because I thought Francesca was boring in the tv series but I was bored so I read it and I was amazingly surprised, without a doubt this is the best story of them all, he loved her before he had her, before sex and orovocation, it’s supposed to be Francesca’s story but it felt more like Michael’s story and I live it
  • The best in the series

    5
    By Zollars127
    Made me cry

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