If His Kiss Is Wicked

By Jo Goodman

USA Today bestselling author Jo Goodman delivers the unforgettable story of a beautiful young woman who believes someone wants to kill her. Only one man can reveal if she's truly in peril—or if she's going mad. But will his forbidden kiss lead to a dangerous seduction?

Shy by nature, Emma Hathaway usually leaves the drama to her rebellious cousin, Marisol. But when Emma agrees to meet with her cousin's secret lover to end the affair, she is pulled into a dangerous game. Now Emma is convinced her involvement in the scandal has put her life in jeopardy. The trouble is none of Emma's confidantes believe anyone is trying to harm her. As whispers of madness begin, Emma turns to the only person who might be able to help. . .

The very handsome, barely respectable Restell Gardner has gained a reputation for helping people out of compromising positions. Never one to turn away a lady in need, Restell agrees to help solve the intrigue. Sensing there is more to the green-eyed beauty than meets the eye, Restell feels himself falling for Emma. But he resists succumbing to his passion. . .at least until he learns the truth about the danger that is haunting her. For if he gives in to temptation too soon, he could lose Emma forever. . .

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zebra Books
• Release date: Oct 8, 2013
• ISBN: 9781420129434

Jo Goodman

Jo Goodman is a licensed professional counselor working with children and families in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle. Always a fan of the happily ever after, Jo turned to writing romances early in her career as a child care worker when she realized the only life script she could control was the one she wrote herself. She is inspired by the resiliency and courage of the children she meets and feels privileged to be trusted with their stories, the ones that they alone have the right to tell. Once upon a time, Jo believed she was going to be a marine biologist. She knows she is lucky that seasickness made her change course. She lives with her family in Colliers, West Virginia. Please visit her website at www.jogoodman.com

Reviews for If His Kiss Is Wicked

[dawn772 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The plot in this historical romance was pretty good with some dramatic aspects and an exciting ending somewhat surprising but the pace was a bit slow at times yet other developments seemed to jump ahead. Emma believes she may be in danger so she asks Restall to help her.

[happilyeverafters · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Enjoyable story with a little mystery mixed in. Lots of understated humor in the dialogue.

[lynnm_71 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fabulous dialogue. The hero, Restell Garnder, is a quintessential Beta hero, not domineering but one who exudes confidence. The heroine is also delightful, not too perfect to be true but genuine. The premise is refreshing, especially in the way that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is portrayed in the Regency period.Only issue is that I figured out pretty much immediately who the villain was. But I still very much enjoyed this book.

[aznstarlette · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A leisure read. If you're looking for fast-paced and grand adventures, you won't find it here. However, you will find engaging characters, great dialogues, and humour so subtle, it would catch you off guard. I highly recommend it!