Too Wicked to Kiss: Gothic Love Stories, #1

By Erica Ridley

A thrilling gothic romance spiced with danger and forbidden love from a New York Times bestselling author:
"Sensual and witty... A delicious treat!" - Eloisa James

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?
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Erica Ridley
• Release date: Aug 2, 2019
• ISBN: 9781943794485

Erica Ridley

Erica Ridley is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of witty, feel-good historical romance novels. When not reading or writing romances, Erica can be found riding camels in Africa, zip-lining through rainforests in Costa Rica, or getting hopelessly lost in the middle of Budapest.

Reviews for Too Wicked to Kiss

[cathygeha · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Too Wicked to Kiss by Erica RidleyGothic Love Stories #1Evangeline Pemberton is on the run. She believes her mother’s friend, Lady Stanton, will keep her safe from her evil stepfather. In borrowed clothes she is drug along to compromise Gavin Lioncraft...well to assist in compromising him so that Susan Stanton can marry him. Evangeline is NOT happy with the idea but is willing to do just about anything to remain safe from her abusive murderous stepfather. The first time Evangeline and Gavin set eyes on one another sparks fly. Of course Evangeline is sure it is fear of a “murderer” that has her tingling but...is it? Susan is not ready to settle down even though she is ready to leave her mother behind. There is another young woman on the marriage market and she is not enamored with the man her father has chosen for her. Rose, Gavin’s sister, comes to dinner with bruises put there by her husband, and Gavin is incensed. The house party is off to a rollicking start with a dinner followed by dancing and everyone rather put out. Later...Rose’s husband is found dead but...who is the murderer? This book had romance, plenty of people that could have killed a man nobody liked, some games, an evil stepfather, a woman with paranormal abilities often called a witch, plenty of people to like and a lot more to dislike. It was dark and creepy and just what it was supposed to be. Did I like this book? YesDo I want to read more in this series? Definitely! Thank you to the author for the ARC – This is my honest review. 5 Stars

[vesper1931 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

1813, and the Stanton ladies accompanied by Evangeline Pemberton are on the way to a house party at Blackberry Manor, the home of Lioncroft, a gentleman with a very bad reputation. The idea? With the help of Evangeline's 'gift' she will engineer a compromise between Lioncroft and Susan Stanton. What could go wrong - only a murder.
This is a Gothic romance, not a genre I read often or at all. But I loved the story and the characters, and the mystery. It is certainly a genre that I look forward to reading again, and especially this author.
A NetGalley Book

[eyes92c · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Regency gothic delights!Delightful gothic romp through four charming novels each with a different focus be it crippling psychic abilities, pirates and people with strange gifts. We have a bluestocking, a ton desirable, a rake and a governess, all with a different story to tell.The full length novels are all Too Readable to stop:Too Wicked to Kiss (Book 1)Too Sinful to Deny (Book 2) Too Tempting to Resist (Book 3) Too Wanton to Wed (Book 4)I thoroughly enjoyed these re-released novels that have now been published simultaneously. No waiting for the next in the series!An added bonus for me is that I hadn't read these tales before.An Author Collective 20 ARC via NetGalley

[booklover2004-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Absolutely loved the book!! There were parts that reminded me of the board game clue, however, it was still a very good book. I will say Gavin and Evangeline mad me so irritated on a few parts but in the end it was worth it. I'm kind of glad there was really only one sex scene, most romance books have numerous sex scenes which kind of makes you forget the story itself. I like the fact that there was a story behind both main characters that showed why they didn't want to be around people in general.

Two thumbs up to the author Erica Ridley, very well done. I look forward to reading more of her books in the future. I highly recommend this book to any romance lover.