Vixens

Skye's Legacy #6

by Bertrice Small

With their unbridled romance, unforgettable characters, and lush sensuality, Bertrice Small's bestsellers have captivated readers again and again. Now she concludes her thrilling Skye's Legacy series with the story of three cousins, all great-great granddaughters of the fabled Skye O'Malley. Spirited beauties whose pride, passions, and scandalous choices brand them. . .

Vixens

Fancy

Surrounded by mystery and scandal, the widowed Fancy Devers, Fortune and Kieran's last child, arrives in England only to catch the roving eye of King Charles II--who makes the raven-haired, turquoise-eyed beauty one of his many lovers. But when their fiery romance settles into a comfortable friendship, the king is determined to find his glamorous mistress a husband--no matter her strenuous objections. . .

Siren

The lovely Lady Diana Leslie, Patrick and Flanna's daughter, has been nicknamed "Siren" by the gentlemen of the court. Her exquisite beauty, her generous nature, her charming manners, make it difficult for even her rivals to speak ill of her. But when Diana's heart is engaged by identical twin brothers, she finds herself torn. Choosing is impossible--yet choose she must. . .

Cyn

Lady Cynara Stuart is the not-so-royal Stuart's youngest daughter. Despite her family's insistence that she settle down, Cyn wants no man unless he can be her plaything. Then she meets the earl of Summersfield, a dangerous man every bit as adept at the game of love as she is. Only one can win at this game. And neither Cyn nor Harry Summers is a good loser. . .

Naughty. Notorious. Compelling. These three heroines prove that bad girls not only finish first, they lead the way to undeniable desire. . .

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Historical, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Erotica

416 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 1, 2003

About the author

Bertrice Williams was born on December 9, 1937 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, the daughter of Doris S. and David R. Williams, both broadcasters. She studied at Attended Western College for Women and Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School. On October 5, 1963, she married George Sumner Small, a photographer and designer with a History Major at Princeton. They had a son Thomas David. She lived on eastern Long Island for over 30 years. Her greatest passions were her family; Finnegan and Sylvester, the family cats; Nicki, the elderly cockatiel who whistles the NY Mets charge call; her garden; her work, and just life in general.

Published since 1947, Bertrice Small was the author of over 50 romance novels. A New York Times bestselling author, she had also appeared on other best-seller lists including Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and the L.A. Times. She was the recipient of numerous awards including Career Achievement for Historical Romance; Best Historical Romance; Outstanding Historical Romance Series; Career Achievement for Historical Fantasy; a Golden Leaf from the New Jersey Romance Writers chapter of Romance Writers of America; an Author of the Year (2006) and Big Apple Award from the New York City Romance Writers chapter of RWA, and several Reviewers Choice awards from Romantic Times. She had a "Silver Pen" from Affair De Coeur, and an Honorable Mention from The West Coast Review of Books. In 2004 she was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by ROMANTIC TIMES magazine for her contributions to the Historical Romance genre. And in 2008 she was named by ROMANTIC TIMES along with her friends Jennifer Blake, Roberta Gellis and Janelle Taylor, a Pioneer of Romance.

Bertrice Small was a member of The Authors Guild, Romance Writers of America, PAN, and PASIC. She was also a member of RWA's Long Island chapter, L.I.R.W., and is its easternmost member on the North Fork of Eastern Long Island.

Reviews

[Tanya (Girl Plus Books) · Rating 3 out of 5]

The final installment in the Skye O'Malley Legacy series went out with a whimper and not a bang. I looked forward to a last hurrah of Skye's descendants, great-great granddaughters in this case, but had to settle for cardboard cut-out characters with little to no depth and with whom it was near impossible to feel any real connection. The use of sobriquets bordered on the absurd (male twins known as Damn and Darling? Nauseating.), the cookie cutter protagonists (the mysterious one, the sweet one, the headstrong one), and Small's decision to break each cousin's story into separate sections in the book (a puzzling choice that led to much repetition) left me longing for the earlier titles in the series which were filled with richly drawn characters, action, adventure, and excitement. This is one series that unfortunately limped across the finish line.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

three of Skye O'Malley grandchildren

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am a big fan of Bertrice Small however this is probably the first book that I was dissapointed with. I think that in order to close the Skye O'Malley saga she did it rushed and this is how this book felt to me. The characters were forgetable and boring. I did not finish the third story. It's a let down because all of the O'Malley saga was an excellent series I wish it would have ended better but I'll stick to her other O'Malley books instead.

[Carol Storm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Glamorous and sensual, a tale of three young women in an era of passion!

[Carolina · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best in the saga! LOVED IT

[Greyland Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25 stars
I only two more Small books to read. I really sad about that.

[shanteia knox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it

Amazing read i could not stop reading it i finished this book under two days even worrying how the ending well be

[Lynda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this story!

[Heartfulart · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and the entire series. I wasn’t thrilled about the trilogy but the author weaved the stories well enough that in the end I was satisfied.

[Deena Deanes · Rating 5 out of 5]

awesome and saucy

Loved it and would recommend any of this authors books. She is a beautiful and brilliant diva and the best romantic author

[BlueBootedBiblioGirl]

Have 2 copies of this from 2003

[Margie Cruz · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of Her drive BEST book

Having 3 different granddaughter s made this book great. Having them referred to Madame Sky made it more interesting. Love her books.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was as good as I had hoped but then I didn't expect anything less. This was the last book in the Skye's Legacy series which is the spin-off of the O'Malley Saga. I loved that this final book was divided into 3 sections basically. Each section was devoted to one of Skye's remaining great great granddaughters. Three of them were at the age to get married at the same time. Each of these ladies had their own personalities and strengths but yet each of them shared similarities with their grandmother and great great grandmother. Fiercely independent women not willing to settle for anything other than love and happiness. I loved how the entire family gathered at Malvern's Corner at the end to celebrate Jasmine's (Skye's granddaughter) 80th birthday at the end of this final book.

[Kem · Rating 4 out of 5]

A gentle ending to a wonderful, exciting series. Too gentle really, after all the previous books with such suspense, erotic excitement, joy, and wonder. Well written though. It all had to end at some point, and why not gently after so much other.

[Sonia N. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book awhile ago and of course loved it! The story of three young ladies.
I just finished listening to this book on Audible and it was narrated by a favorite narrator Justine Eyre.
I always loved reading this book and then listening to them.
Definitely recommend this book!

[Catyche · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved it! Wonderful conclusion to the Skye O'Malley Legacy series. Well worth a look.

[Krista Liebrum · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found it at a fle market ant I loved it. The dynamics of the 3 cousins, Fancy, Siren (Diana), and Sin (Cyn) are just amazing.

[aenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cynara and Harry should have a book of their own! Loved them!!! Alas, Bertrice is gone 💔

[Judy Kieffer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book very enjoyable

I enjoyed the book. Some of the history was so much like the Skye O Malley series. The ending was great

[Tammy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The final book of Skyes Legacy series. It ends with not one but three ladies finding their love mates. A good ending for this series.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

cant wait to read the others

[Barbara James · Rating 3 out of 5]

historical romance

[Laura B · Rating 4 out of 5]

These cousins looked the same but had different personalities. I liked each one of their stories

[Jocelyn Montalvo Cullum]

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