Her Wicked Ways by Darcy Burke

 

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When I saw this book on Amazon the description attracted me. After reading it I a glad I purchased it. 

Book Description

She was his savior…Banished from London for her reckless behavior, Lady Miranda Sinclair is robbed by a dashing highwayman en route to the country. By offering him a kiss in lieu of the jewels she had to leave behind, she commits the very type of act that caused her exile. When her dour guardians extend her punishment to performing charitable work at the local orphanage, she’s further tempted by the home’s owner, a provincial gentleman who stirs her passion.He was her downfall…Desperate to save his orphanage from financial catastrophe, Montgomery “Fox” Foxcroft leads a double life as a highwayman. The arrival of wealthy, well-connected Miranda, whose kiss he can’t forget, presents a lawful opportunity to increase his coffers. His problems seem solved—until she rejects his suit. Out of options and falling for the heiress, Fox must risk what principles he has left and take advantage of her wicked ways—even if it ruins them both.

About Darcy Burke

A USA Today Bestselling Author of sexy, emotional historical and contemporary romance, Darcy wrote her first book at age 11, a happily ever after about a swan addicted to magic and the female swan who loved him, with exceedingly poor illustrations. A native Oregonian, Darcy lives on the edge of wine country with her guitar-strumming husband, their two hilarious kids who seem to have inherited the writing gene, two Bengal cats, a fame-seeking cat named after a fruit, an older rescue Maine Coon with attitude to spare, a stray who wondered onto their deck and into their hearts, and two bonded buddies who used to live with neighbors but instead chose the Burkes! Her happy place is anywhere with her family (she also loves Disneyland and Labor Day weekend at the Gorge).

My Thoughts

When I decided to purchase this book it was after reading the description which sounded like a fun read. It was a classic story of a spoiled rich girl meets a good guy hero.

However, there was a bit more here than just a fun story of watching a rich girl deal with life without all her luxury items.

When you start to delve into this story you get extortion, heartbreak, emotional abuse, and so much more.

We meet Miranda as she is being sent away for what her parents think is bad behavior. But as you get to know Miranda you find she is spontaneous, good-hearted, and has suffered a lifetime of being manipulated by her parents who withhold affection from her.

Then there is Fox a man who has given up everything to care for the kids in his orphanage. However, Fox has his own issues like pride, stubbornness, and the ability to mess things up by not speaking his feelings.

Together these two characters take us on a fun journey as they find their way to one another. Through it all, they both learn a few things and ultimately realize they are better together than they ever were apart.

I was immediately taken in by the characters in this book. There were so many fun characters that I hope we will see in future books. As for this one I really felt the author did a fabulous job creating create that are memorable and are ones you want to revisit.