What do you think?
Rate this book
The Wickeds #4
Wickedly Yours
Some wild things want to be tamed…
Lady Arabella Tremaine is in need of rescue. Angry and bitter at her banishment to Wales, she’s agreed to marry for all the wrong reasons; the most important being she loathes her future husband. Unfortunately, the man whose proposal she accepted won’t take no for an answer.
Rowan Grantly, Lord Malden is avoiding marriage, especially to the woman his mother has chosen for him. His tastes run to sour, devious women who favor austere clothing, namely Lady Arabella Tremaine. When Arabella goes missing, it falls to Rowan to retrieve the unpleasant woman and bring her back to London.
Arabella is grateful to be rescued, even if it is by Lord Malden a gentleman who she doesn't particularly care for. And Malden doesn't like her either. She can't wait to go their separate ways.
Unfortunately once Arabella returns to London she finds herself ruined.
And betrothed....to Lord Malden.
Wickedly Yours is a sexy, steamy romp through post-Regency England. Book 4 in the Wickeds.
Book 1: Wicked’s Scandal
Book 2: Devil of a Duke
Book 3: My Wicked Earl
Book 4: Wickedly Yours
Coming soon… Tall, Dark & Wicked.
308 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 27, 2023
728 people are currently reading
266 people want to read
About the author
Kathleen Ayers
42 books629 followersKathleen Ayers has been a hopeful romantic since the tender age of fourteen when she first purchased a copy of Sweet Savage Love at a garage sale while her mother was looking at antique animal planters. Since then she’s read hundreds of historical romances and fallen in love dozens of times. In particular she adores handsome, slightly damaged men with a wicked sense of humor. On paper, of course.
Kathleen lives in Houston and is married with one college aged son and two very spoiled dogs.
Kathleen lives in Houston and is married with one college aged son and two very spoiled dogs.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 60 reviews
May 29, 2020
Read this for the incredibly bitchy heroine and her antics. The heroine is not just a bitch on wheels or a bitch from hell, she's a bitch on wheels forged in hell. It's not often that a romance centers around a heroine who is simply awful as usually the hero stomps all over that terrain.
In a previous book, Devil of a Duke, the h sets up her future SIL to be kidnapped as the h thinks the future SIL is unworthy of her beloved brother. In Wickedly Yours, she is back from banishment (it was a short term exile) and is completely unrepentant and just as hateful toward her SIL and now angry with her brother. Things happen and enter the hero who rescues her which results in a MOC.
The H's meddling and awful family are horrified as everyone in society hates the heroine, but the chemistry between the H and h heats up cause he likes a bad girl, or more specifically a mean girl. The h's edges get ...not soft, but less sharp, and while lusting after her at night he is thrilled to find out that she has a mind as sharp as her tongue during the day.
More meddling and shunning as her in-laws plot to get the marriage annulled or start the lengthy process for divorce. The heroine's efforts to bit her tongue and try and place nice are pretty funny plus she's besotted with the hero.
And then there was the rest of the story. Somehow the sharp as a tack heroine loses brain function when one of the kidnapping minions tracks her down and blackmails her for reasons. I almost DNF'd as here is a wickedly savvy heroine with a razor tongue and is sister to a Duke, A DUKE, who is one ring down in power from the Royal family and she caves to the blackmailer and puts her marriage in jeopardy. Very irritating.
Still a three stars just for the entertaining snark from the h. Eventually she loosens her corset a little, but it is primarily in relation to the hero.
Here is some nice snark although it's if from the fed up hero to his mother who's still harping on him marrying the whey-faced Lady Gwendolyn.
Thankfully Lady Gwendolyn is the most patient of creatures.”
“I hope so Mother, for she will be waiting a lifetime.”
Rowan set his glass down thinking how ridiculous a creature his mother was, though he loved her dearly. “I hate to disappoint you but I’ve no intention of annulling my marriage. It has been consummated.” He looked his mother dead in the eye. “Repeatedly.”
His mother’s hand flew to her throat as if to stifle a scream, whether from his vulgarity or the idea that even now, Arabella could be carrying her grandchild.
In a previous book, Devil of a Duke, the h sets up her future SIL to be kidnapped as the h thinks the future SIL is unworthy of her beloved brother. In Wickedly Yours, she is back from banishment (it was a short term exile) and is completely unrepentant and just as hateful toward her SIL and now angry with her brother. Things happen and enter the hero who rescues her which results in a MOC.
The H's meddling and awful family are horrified as everyone in society hates the heroine, but the chemistry between the H and h heats up cause he likes a bad girl, or more specifically a mean girl. The h's edges get ...not soft, but less sharp, and while lusting after her at night he is thrilled to find out that she has a mind as sharp as her tongue during the day.
More meddling and shunning as her in-laws plot to get the marriage annulled or start the lengthy process for divorce. The heroine's efforts to bit her tongue and try and place nice are pretty funny plus she's besotted with the hero.
And then there was the rest of the story. Somehow the sharp as a tack heroine loses brain function when one of the kidnapping minions tracks her down and blackmails her for reasons. I almost DNF'd as here is a wickedly savvy heroine with a razor tongue and is sister to a Duke, A DUKE, who is one ring down in power from the Royal family and she caves to the blackmailer and puts her marriage in jeopardy. Very irritating.
Still a three stars just for the entertaining snark from the h. Eventually she loosens her corset a little, but it is primarily in relation to the hero.
Here is some nice snark although it's if from the fed up hero to his mother who's still harping on him marrying the whey-faced Lady Gwendolyn.
Thankfully Lady Gwendolyn is the most patient of creatures.”
“I hope so Mother, for she will be waiting a lifetime.”
Rowan set his glass down thinking how ridiculous a creature his mother was, though he loved her dearly. “I hate to disappoint you but I’ve no intention of annulling my marriage. It has been consummated.” He looked his mother dead in the eye. “Repeatedly.”
His mother’s hand flew to her throat as if to stifle a scream, whether from his vulgarity or the idea that even now, Arabella could be carrying her grandchild.
April 18, 2022
To me "enemies to lovers" does not checkmark the trope because the main characters are disagreeing, being mean to each other and arguing.
It should rather include clever snark, banter, and wit.
This book failed all of the latter.
And I was never convinced Rowen actually liked Arabella. I dont mind lust / attraction being the first pull - but you gotta end up liking each other!
April 28, 2023
3.5 ♥
My first book by this author and to be honest, I didn't like the beginning of the story at all, but I'm glad I persevered because it hooked me up.
I liked how everything ended, and I especially like how the author handles the characters and their development.
My first book by this author and to be honest, I didn't like the beginning of the story at all, but I'm glad I persevered because it hooked me up.
I liked how everything ended, and I especially like how the author handles the characters and their development.
December 20, 2024
Love her books
June 5, 2024
CW:
I was looking forward to this book ever since Arabella made her first appearance in the Devil of a Duke.
Now, I know I didn’t particularly enjoy that story, but I can safely say Nick’s “difficult” and “waspish” sister was one of the better parts.
Arabella is very hard to like at first - she’s a good example of (almost) antiheroine, a rarity in most genres. We have so many antiheroes, more or less evil in their doings, but a heroine who’s at first a straight up villain, to later have satisfying redemption arc without losing her edge? Now that’s something.
I admit, Arabella’s redemption might not be perfect, but I still thoroughly enjoyed this book.
The simplicity of the plot allowed the amazingly hot romance between Rowan and Bella to shine.
They are wonderful together!
I loved how both of them carried some “darkness” - Rowan hid his under the veneer of charming indifference, while Arabella wore hers in the open - as a shield.
This story expands on her character really well, giving so much backstory and reasoning for why she was almost always so unpleasant to be around, or why she always seemed to want to be on the periphery of the ton. Or, more importantly, why she made that horrible decision to .
The themes of family shame are ever present in both Rowan’s and Arabella’s lives, much more so in hers – trying desperately to never bring even a smidge of stain on her already whispered about family's reputation.
Rowan’s situation felt different – it wasn’t so much he didn’t want to shame his family per se, as it was more about him struggling with his parents constantly comparing him to his deceased brother, the paragon. His “darkness” was more about resentment, if anything else.
As a couple they matched very well; they recognized each other’s faults of character but never shamed one another.
What’s more, Arabella and Rowan had such a beautifully electrifying chemistry.
I said it before, but Kathleen Ayers excels in writing how horny and hot people are for each other.
Malden’s interest in Arabella was visible in the previous books, but here his longing and attraction became almost frantic. The dark-ish undertones to their relationship – Arabella’s involvement with Jem’s kidnaping and her later lies, Rowan’s manipulations and struggles with fully trusting her – all add to the brimming desire that scorches during every sex scene they share.
I loved the dash of light bdsm play sprinkled during the most emotional and volatile intimate moments. It all fits.
As well as, surprisingly, some pretty awful words Rowan throws at Arabella during the climax of the story - just when all comes crashing down on her, because Rowan is told her secret.
It was mentioned before – in other KA’s books’ reviews – that this author’s heroes like to call heroines horrible names. And as much as I agree, that in the previous stories it seemed really jarring, here I’d argue it somewhat fits the pairing.
Not to say calling your spouse names is ever fine, but given how Rowan and Arabella both are portrayed as characters that carry some “darkness” – openly or secretly – that vitriol scene makes sense. They both acknowledged their flaws, but also the fact they can be redeemable, especially Arabella.
The only thing I didn’t really like about this book, was how quickly the main conflict gets resolved.
I mentioned Arabella’s redemption arc was not perfect, mostly because I feel Rowan forgave her too quickly, and she him. I feel like they both should grovel a little more. But then again, the main point of Arabella not being “unredeemable” was Jem and Nick forgiving her, and they did.
Wickedly Yours was amazing - very entertaining, hot, and romantic.
I loved how “difficult” Arabella was, and how she found a perfect partner in the “wicked” Rowan.
4,5/5 stars
I was looking forward to this book ever since Arabella made her first appearance in the Devil of a Duke.
Now, I know I didn’t particularly enjoy that story, but I can safely say Nick’s “difficult” and “waspish” sister was one of the better parts.
Arabella is very hard to like at first - she’s a good example of (almost) antiheroine, a rarity in most genres. We have so many antiheroes, more or less evil in their doings, but a heroine who’s at first a straight up villain, to later have satisfying redemption arc without losing her edge? Now that’s something.
I admit, Arabella’s redemption might not be perfect, but I still thoroughly enjoyed this book.
The simplicity of the plot allowed the amazingly hot romance between Rowan and Bella to shine.
They are wonderful together!
I loved how both of them carried some “darkness” - Rowan hid his under the veneer of charming indifference, while Arabella wore hers in the open - as a shield.
This story expands on her character really well, giving so much backstory and reasoning for why she was almost always so unpleasant to be around, or why she always seemed to want to be on the periphery of the ton. Or, more importantly, why she made that horrible decision to .
The themes of family shame are ever present in both Rowan’s and Arabella’s lives, much more so in hers – trying desperately to never bring even a smidge of stain on her already whispered about family's reputation.
Rowan’s situation felt different – it wasn’t so much he didn’t want to shame his family per se, as it was more about him struggling with his parents constantly comparing him to his deceased brother, the paragon. His “darkness” was more about resentment, if anything else.
As a couple they matched very well; they recognized each other’s faults of character but never shamed one another.
What’s more, Arabella and Rowan had such a beautifully electrifying chemistry.
I said it before, but Kathleen Ayers excels in writing how horny and hot people are for each other.
Malden’s interest in Arabella was visible in the previous books, but here his longing and attraction became almost frantic. The dark-ish undertones to their relationship – Arabella’s involvement with Jem’s kidnaping and her later lies, Rowan’s manipulations and struggles with fully trusting her – all add to the brimming desire that scorches during every sex scene they share.
I loved the dash of light bdsm play sprinkled during the most emotional and volatile intimate moments. It all fits.
As well as, surprisingly, some pretty awful words Rowan throws at Arabella during the climax of the story - just when all comes crashing down on her, because Rowan is told her secret.
It was mentioned before – in other KA’s books’ reviews – that this author’s heroes like to call heroines horrible names. And as much as I agree, that in the previous stories it seemed really jarring, here I’d argue it somewhat fits the pairing.
Not to say calling your spouse names is ever fine, but given how Rowan and Arabella both are portrayed as characters that carry some “darkness” – openly or secretly – that vitriol scene makes sense. They both acknowledged their flaws, but also the fact they can be redeemable, especially Arabella.
The only thing I didn’t really like about this book, was how quickly the main conflict gets resolved.
I mentioned Arabella’s redemption arc was not perfect, mostly because I feel Rowan forgave her too quickly, and she him. I feel like they both should grovel a little more. But then again, the main point of Arabella not being “unredeemable” was Jem and Nick forgiving her, and they did.
Wickedly Yours was amazing - very entertaining, hot, and romantic.
I loved how “difficult” Arabella was, and how she found a perfect partner in the “wicked” Rowan.
4,5/5 stars
January 1, 2023
Another entertaining read in the series
The fourth book in this series can be read as a stand alone but will be better enjoyed and understood if the previous books are read first. Arabella has made some major errors in her behaviour in the past and her poor judgement continues in this book. Can she change? Rowan has been interested in Arabella for years and when he believes she has been kidnapped he rides to the rescue. Can there be a happily ever after for this couple? I enjoyed Arabella’s strong character and loved Rowan’s hero qualities but sometimes it was hard to route for Arabella’s poor choices. Ultimately this is another enjoyable read.
The fourth book in this series can be read as a stand alone but will be better enjoyed and understood if the previous books are read first. Arabella has made some major errors in her behaviour in the past and her poor judgement continues in this book. Can she change? Rowan has been interested in Arabella for years and when he believes she has been kidnapped he rides to the rescue. Can there be a happily ever after for this couple? I enjoyed Arabella’s strong character and loved Rowan’s hero qualities but sometimes it was hard to route for Arabella’s poor choices. Ultimately this is another enjoyable read.
June 14, 2022
4 stars. The rare book with a heroine leaning more toward the unkind end of the spectrum! I have only read one other book with that element.
It was good to read that while she tempered, she never lost her spirit. And good on the hero for appreciating her.
It was good to read that while she tempered, she never lost her spirit. And good on the hero for appreciating her.
September 21, 2022
Rowan & Arabella. Geez...how many times does he have to tell her to call him Rowan and not his title Malden? This is a continuation of book 2, her brother Nick and Jemma's story. She finally get notice that her banishment to Wales has come to an end and she can return for Miranda & Colin's (book 3 her bestie) wedding. On the way, they come across a carriage in the road that appeared to be abandoned. The 2 burly footmen were planted in Nick's house and were working with Corbett (the psycho semi-betrothed to Jemma from Bermuda who disappeared after Jemma was kidnapped) to kidnap Arabella. She is put into the "abandoned" carriage and encounters Corbett. Corbett plays off her anger towards her brother (for banishing her) and Jemma (her dad was a traitor that ruined her family) and asks her to marry him as a way to get back at everyone. She agrees and they are off to Gretna Green (1 footman went with them and the other took her aunt and the other men working for his brother to a cabin to temporarily hold). The aunt knocks out the footman and runs back to London to get help from Nick. He was delayed in his return to London so the only person there was Rowan. She begs him to go after Arabella and he takes off. Corbett and Arabella stop at an inn because the weather was getting really bad and it was unsafe to continue. While there, Arabella comes to her senses and tells Corbett that she won't marry him. He gets angry telling her that he will force her to marry and then put her in a mental institute but he planned to consummate their marriage that night and attacks her. He rips her dress and she grabs a fork and stabs him in the neck. Rowan manages to bust in and sees Arabella's dress ripped (red chemise underneath) and attacks Corbett. They are each getting licks in but Corbett gets the upper hand and is about to shoot Rowan but she grabs the knife that came out of Rowan's shoe and stabs Corbett in the neck. Had he not tripped and fallen (breaking his neck) out of the window he would've bled to death. PoPo come and Rowan takes the blame for killing Corbett. As they make their way back she is icy as usual towards him. She is trying to remain stoic but inside isn't doing well. They stop at an inn on the way back to London again because of the weather but all of the rooms are taken. They are put in a drawing room for the evening where he comforts her (she tried to be unwilling but submits to his desire to comfort her) and they share a kiss. They both want to act unaffected but upon returning to London, her brother Nick informs them that someone saw them at the first inn when her dress was torn and she's been ruined. She fought against the forced marriage but Rowan was fine to go along. He had been intrigued by her, despite her cheerful personality, for years and was attracted to her. He starts courting her and taking her on dates. She is approached by Corbett's footman and blackmailed. She didn't tell anyone that she had originally agreed to the wedding and most people didn't know it was she that killed Corbett and not Rowan. She gives him the $$$ she has on her. Their wedding is held at his parents' house. His parents and sister, Petra HATE Arabella and have been openly nasty to her when she is around. She is again approached by the footman and gives him her sapphire earrings because she didn't have any $$$. Rowan and Arabella have a passionate wedding night and the next few weeks are perfect. On a shopping run, the footman shows up again to get some $$$ but she tells him that she's already told her brother and husband the truth and she wouldn't give him anything else. They go to his parents for an awkward AF dinner (she wasn't supposed to go). She attempts to be polite but his mother is having none of it. She tells her that he and her husband plan to do everything they can to get their marriage annulled or have them divorce. At the same time, his father is giving him options on how to get out of the marriage. He confronts his parents after he finds out that Arabella left the house alone. The next day he goes out to run some errands but doesn't come back. She can't sleep and goes to work on his ledgers in his study and falls asleep. He comes rolling in the next morning and he is pissed. The night before he was at his club when the footman approached him and told him about her agreeing to marrying Corbett and that she had been paying him off but missed a payment. He confronts her and is calling her deceitful and believes she had been playing with him. He was being really nasty to her.
"Her heart cracked open as her very soul bled out. A tear ran down her cheek and she wiped it away. 'I love you.'"
"'Love?' he snarled at her. 'This isn't love, Arabella. I just like f*#king you.'"
He leaves her and is gone working on his textile mill refurbishment for weeks. He returns to London for his sister's birthday ball and to see Arabella (he misses her and wants to forgive). When he gets home he finds out she isn't there. She had dawned the red dress he bought her and went to the ball, into the lion's den/her in-laws house, knowing he would be there and she wanted to fight for him. He shows up and encounters his sister who has decided to move on with Arabella because Rowan loves her. He sees Arabella and they dance (she hates dancing). They agree that they both behaved badly. She tells him that she's sorry for not telling him the truth and that if he wanted out of the marriage then she would agree to it. Or they could live separately. Or any other arrangement that he wanted. He doesn't want any of that..."I will always come for you". In the epilogue, it seems that not everything has healed with everyone. Rowan and Arabella are back in love and his parents are warming up to her (not full on hatred but still not loving). She's preggo and they will be having a grandbaby. I enjoyed this one. They both had their jealousy streaks but his was topped with a very jealousy filled encounter where he wanted to prove she was his. It was angry sex and the author tried to make it seem like she was enjoying it but it was still angry sex.
"Her heart cracked open as her very soul bled out. A tear ran down her cheek and she wiped it away. 'I love you.'"
"'Love?' he snarled at her. 'This isn't love, Arabella. I just like f*#king you.'"
He leaves her and is gone working on his textile mill refurbishment for weeks. He returns to London for his sister's birthday ball and to see Arabella (he misses her and wants to forgive). When he gets home he finds out she isn't there. She had dawned the red dress he bought her and went to the ball, into the lion's den/her in-laws house, knowing he would be there and she wanted to fight for him. He shows up and encounters his sister who has decided to move on with Arabella because Rowan loves her. He sees Arabella and they dance (she hates dancing). They agree that they both behaved badly. She tells him that she's sorry for not telling him the truth and that if he wanted out of the marriage then she would agree to it. Or they could live separately. Or any other arrangement that he wanted. He doesn't want any of that..."I will always come for you". In the epilogue, it seems that not everything has healed with everyone. Rowan and Arabella are back in love and his parents are warming up to her (not full on hatred but still not loving). She's preggo and they will be having a grandbaby. I enjoyed this one. They both had their jealousy streaks but his was topped with a very jealousy filled encounter where he wanted to prove she was his. It was angry sex and the author tried to make it seem like she was enjoying it but it was still angry sex.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 24, 2019
Wickedly Yours is the fourth book in The Wickeds Series. The book can be read as a standalone, but the characters were introduced in the previous book and there are several references to events in previous book. I haven't read the previous two books, but I have added them to my TBR list because they sound like great books. I loved the first book and this one is just as good. Lady Arabella Tremaine was banished to Wales by her brother for her behavior. Rowan, Lord Malden, didn't particularly like Arabella but went to rescue her when she was kidnapped. When they returned to London the rumors had already started. Arabella’s character was that of an angry, bitter woman but as the book progresses she becomes a better person. Rowan was able to see past her bitterness and see the real woman. This was such a great book and I loved seeing Arabella becoming a better person and having the chance of a HEA. I can’t wait to read the previous books and any future books by this author.
August 12, 2019
Kathleen Ayers has written another awesome story in The Wickeds Book series!!! I just love these sexy, steamy romps through post-Regency England!!!
Lady Arabella finds herself in trouble and in need of being rescued. When Lady Arabella goes missing, Lord Malden is asked to go find here. Lord Malden finds here at an inn with the man who took her -- but things go crazy and. . . . . I don't write spoilers but OMG OMG OMG - you really need to read this and see what transpires!!!
This is definitely one of those books that you will find hard to put down once you start reading!!! Now I am curious how long until the next book of the series!!!
Lady Arabella finds herself in trouble and in need of being rescued. When Lady Arabella goes missing, Lord Malden is asked to go find here. Lord Malden finds here at an inn with the man who took her -- but things go crazy and. . . . . I don't write spoilers but OMG OMG OMG - you really need to read this and see what transpires!!!
This is definitely one of those books that you will find hard to put down once you start reading!!! Now I am curious how long until the next book of the series!!!
July 31, 2022
***Do not read this book until after you've read book 2.***
Arabella is a different kind of woman. She's more than just unpleasant - she's quite unlikeable! Difficult, impatient, mouthy, and waspish. Still, watching her bloom under Rowan's attentions is quite a sight. I especially appreciated that she didn't lose all of her darkness, but found a way to be more open to joy.
Arabella is a different kind of woman. She's more than just unpleasant - she's quite unlikeable! Difficult, impatient, mouthy, and waspish. Still, watching her bloom under Rowan's attentions is quite a sight. I especially appreciated that she didn't lose all of her darkness, but found a way to be more open to joy.
April 23, 2022
Not my favorite
I had a really hard time liking either main character but most especially, Arabella. She was awful in book 3 and she was worse at n this book. There were very few characters to like! Petra isn't nice, her parents are rude and Rowan just seemed to put up with it all.
I had a really hard time liking either main character but most especially, Arabella. She was awful in book 3 and she was worse at n this book. There were very few characters to like! Petra isn't nice, her parents are rude and Rowan just seemed to put up with it all.
August 17, 2022
didn’t care for this one
Too slow. Arabella is so unlikable. Should have slowly redeemed her over a few more novels. In the background. Wanted the focus less on her lies and more on her learning to make amends with those around her.
Too slow. Arabella is so unlikable. Should have slowly redeemed her over a few more novels. In the background. Wanted the focus less on her lies and more on her learning to make amends with those around her.
August 25, 2023
Ms Ayers managed the unthinkable. She turned a bitch into a heroine. This story was surprisingly prickly sweet!
June 29, 2025
I couldn't put it down.
Why just three ⭐ then? I didn't like her brother...and Jemma...and she wasn't so wicked how I wanted to be. 😢
Such a shame....
I didn't read the book with her brother, but from the start, reader know that Lady Anabella is spiteful, bitter and...wicked.
She tried to spoil marriage of her brother by kidnapping his beloved Jemma.😵💫
What his brother did to her? Send her to Wales, so she was faaaaaar away from London.
From HIS BELOVED Jemma.🤬
And Ok, it wasn't nice from her to plan something like that and maybe I should be more forgiving, but...NO. 😆
It looked like her brother - brother she adored - completely stopped to care about her, just so he can have hea with Jemma.🙄
And I hated it.
Bella hated it too.
So when she was kidnapped by her 'partner' in crime, the one who kidnapped her sister-in-law and told her LET'S MARRY FOR REVENGE (And your Downey) she was like - you know what? Okay. 🤟
What's my life now? pitiful. My gracious brother let me attend some ball, intending to send her after it back to Wales.
So okay, I'll marry you, but no touching....🤔
He is like sure, sure...but it rains, let stop in inn, blah blah blah...
And then - of course - he starts to touch her, telling her how he will - maybe - send her to asylum - because as his husband, hey just CAN...🙄
ANYWAY, her aunt told our MMC - who was just wisiting his brother - who wasn't home - That she was kidnapped and he needs to help her.
To save her! 🏃
So he does....
And then it starts to be interesting. Of course someone from TON saw them together in the inn, and they were like TOGETHER. SITTING NEXT TO EACH OTHER. HE GAVE HER HIS COAT...
Because her kidnapper kind of destroyed her dress...👗
But she tells it to ANYONE who wants to hear it, make SCANDAL. LIKE BIG SCANDAL ... 🫧🫧🫧🫧
So when they arrive in London, her beloved brother already told EVERYONE that they are engaged. 💍
THEY CAN SIT NEXT TO EACH OTHER NOW.
Like...really? 🙄
Well, FMC told everyone that the guy kidnapped her and told everyone that she didn't want to marry him - didn't want to look so... bad....anymore. 🤔
The guy died btw.
BUUUUUUUUUT....one of the guy who helped her kidnapped is like - hey, I know you told him you'll marry him. Give me 💰 and I won't tell your husband and brother.
So she does.
Regularly.
In the end, she tells him that she told them and won't give him ANYTHING anymore.
But in the end, he finds her husband and tells him he wants another money, so he won't tell someone else...
And MMC is angry, telling her some bad words, how she is and always was lying biatch blah blah blah...
In the end HEA, she "wins" his love back.
But truth to be told he should apologize to her too, as he shouted at her...😢
She didn't need to win him back - he missed her, so he would 'forgive' her anyway.
Why just three ⭐ then? I didn't like her brother...and Jemma...and she wasn't so wicked how I wanted to be. 😢
Such a shame....
I didn't read the book with her brother, but from the start, reader know that Lady Anabella is spiteful, bitter and...wicked.
She tried to spoil marriage of her brother by kidnapping his beloved Jemma.😵💫
What his brother did to her? Send her to Wales, so she was faaaaaar away from London.
From HIS BELOVED Jemma.🤬
And Ok, it wasn't nice from her to plan something like that and maybe I should be more forgiving, but...NO. 😆
It looked like her brother - brother she adored - completely stopped to care about her, just so he can have hea with Jemma.🙄
And I hated it.
Bella hated it too.
So when she was kidnapped by her 'partner' in crime, the one who kidnapped her sister-in-law and told her LET'S MARRY FOR REVENGE (And your Downey) she was like - you know what? Okay. 🤟
What's my life now? pitiful. My gracious brother let me attend some ball, intending to send her after it back to Wales.
So okay, I'll marry you, but no touching....🤔
He is like sure, sure...but it rains, let stop in inn, blah blah blah...
And then - of course - he starts to touch her, telling her how he will - maybe - send her to asylum - because as his husband, hey just CAN...🙄
ANYWAY, her aunt told our MMC - who was just wisiting his brother - who wasn't home - That she was kidnapped and he needs to help her.
To save her! 🏃
So he does....
And then it starts to be interesting. Of course someone from TON saw them together in the inn, and they were like TOGETHER. SITTING NEXT TO EACH OTHER. HE GAVE HER HIS COAT...
Because her kidnapper kind of destroyed her dress...👗
But she tells it to ANYONE who wants to hear it, make SCANDAL. LIKE BIG SCANDAL ... 🫧🫧🫧🫧
So when they arrive in London, her beloved brother already told EVERYONE that they are engaged. 💍
THEY CAN SIT NEXT TO EACH OTHER NOW.
Like...really? 🙄
Well, FMC told everyone that the guy kidnapped her and told everyone that she didn't want to marry him - didn't want to look so... bad....anymore. 🤔
The guy died btw.
BUUUUUUUUUT....one of the guy who helped her kidnapped is like - hey, I know you told him you'll marry him. Give me 💰 and I won't tell your husband and brother.
So she does.
Regularly.
In the end, she tells him that she told them and won't give him ANYTHING anymore.
But in the end, he finds her husband and tells him he wants another money, so he won't tell someone else...
And MMC is angry, telling her some bad words, how she is and always was lying biatch blah blah blah...
In the end HEA, she "wins" his love back.
But truth to be told he should apologize to her too, as he shouted at her...😢
She didn't need to win him back - he missed her, so he would 'forgive' her anyway.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 9, 2025
Understand this: my 4 stars go solely to Arabella.
......
Nick is a terrible brother honestly, I thought he was a jerk. He doesn't care at all about his sister, the girl who saw her parents dead, endured her grandfather's hatred towards the one who ruined the family’s reputation which triggered her father to do what he did, years of emotional abuse, practically, and judgment from “society” over her mother’s actions. I think she had every reason to be angry at Jenna and what her father did. And what do her brother and Ana do? To the girl who is terrified of losing him? They send her away so she can stew in her insecurities.
To me, all of Bella’s behavior was completely acceptable lost and sad, knowing that the only person she truly loves doesn’t care about her. And with all the history of abuse she’s been through, I’m not surprised by her actions. When she returns from her kidnapping, her brother immediately asks what she’s doing, as if she had orchestrated the whole thing.
He doesn’t give her a hug out of relief, he doesn’t send anyone after her once he finds out about her kidnapping even though their aunt confirms she went against her will. How can we expect, after all that, for him to say he loves and cherishes her?
Rowan is tolerable, but he didn’t defend Bella properly. He said he had strong feelings for her, but his actions didn’t show it. Forcing her to change how she dressed was the breaking point for me. That could have been handled more gently, maybe with Bella wanting to look prettier for him.
Honestly, I found myself really wishing she would flip them all off and go live her adventure in a new, happy world. It hit me hard when she started sharing her fears and what Jenna’s father did, and everyone kept diminishing her pain. NO, JUST BECAUSE THEY LIVED A PROMISCUOUS LIFE DOESN’T MEAN HAVING YOUR REPUTATION DESTROYED BY LIES IS JUSTIFIED. THAT WAS CLEARLY THE TRIGGER FOR HER FATHER. WHY DOES NO ONE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT? THE ENTIRE BOOK KEEPS JUSTIFYING THEIR ACTIONS. ARABELLA WOULD START TALKING ABOUT HER PAIN AND SOMEONE WOULD IMMEDIATELY SAY: "AAAH, BUT THEY WEREN’T GOOD PEOPLE ANYWAY," AS IF THAT MADE IT OKAY.
😡😡😡
Sorry, I got carried away because of Bella 😅. I just wanted her to be happy, far from all these self-righteous people who would do worse things just to justify their actions.
......
Nick is a terrible brother honestly, I thought he was a jerk. He doesn't care at all about his sister, the girl who saw her parents dead, endured her grandfather's hatred towards the one who ruined the family’s reputation which triggered her father to do what he did, years of emotional abuse, practically, and judgment from “society” over her mother’s actions. I think she had every reason to be angry at Jenna and what her father did. And what do her brother and Ana do? To the girl who is terrified of losing him? They send her away so she can stew in her insecurities.
To me, all of Bella’s behavior was completely acceptable lost and sad, knowing that the only person she truly loves doesn’t care about her. And with all the history of abuse she’s been through, I’m not surprised by her actions. When she returns from her kidnapping, her brother immediately asks what she’s doing, as if she had orchestrated the whole thing.
He doesn’t give her a hug out of relief, he doesn’t send anyone after her once he finds out about her kidnapping even though their aunt confirms she went against her will. How can we expect, after all that, for him to say he loves and cherishes her?
Rowan is tolerable, but he didn’t defend Bella properly. He said he had strong feelings for her, but his actions didn’t show it. Forcing her to change how she dressed was the breaking point for me. That could have been handled more gently, maybe with Bella wanting to look prettier for him.
Honestly, I found myself really wishing she would flip them all off and go live her adventure in a new, happy world. It hit me hard when she started sharing her fears and what Jenna’s father did, and everyone kept diminishing her pain. NO, JUST BECAUSE THEY LIVED A PROMISCUOUS LIFE DOESN’T MEAN HAVING YOUR REPUTATION DESTROYED BY LIES IS JUSTIFIED. THAT WAS CLEARLY THE TRIGGER FOR HER FATHER. WHY DOES NO ONE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT? THE ENTIRE BOOK KEEPS JUSTIFYING THEIR ACTIONS. ARABELLA WOULD START TALKING ABOUT HER PAIN AND SOMEONE WOULD IMMEDIATELY SAY: "AAAH, BUT THEY WEREN’T GOOD PEOPLE ANYWAY," AS IF THAT MADE IT OKAY.
😡😡😡
Sorry, I got carried away because of Bella 😅. I just wanted her to be happy, far from all these self-righteous people who would do worse things just to justify their actions.
August 28, 2023
4.5⭐️
I was absolutely hooked on this! Now, I didn’t read Devil of a Duke before this which I should’ve cause I was sitting there like what the hell did Arabella do to get herself exiled to Wales?
I slowly figured it out lol
But, I loved this! I loved Arabella! I mean that may change when I get around to reading book 2 haha but, I loved how strong she was. If I was in her shoes, I would cry at every single mean thing someone said to me😂 she rarely cried and just took it!
Rowan— I was kinda up and down with him. I loved that he loved and protected Arabella — but him being SO jealous of her even laughing with another man? Eeek. Also, when he found out about what she did, it was icky. Calling her a bitch and saying “I just like fucking you” — I lost my damn mind. There wasn’t even an apology when they came back to each other — like that was so gross and needed some rectifying.
Other than that, I loved it! But his mother needed a slap to the face!
Also— I may be such a jerk for this, but hear me out. Arabella was a jerk too, so I’m just putting myself in her headspace😂
I know this would totally ruin the point of this, but Arabella should’ve straight up told everyone from the beginning that she agreed to marry Corbett.
To save herself from all the anger from everyone, she should’ve said she agreed to marry him as a ploy to get him to trust her so she could try and escape once they got to an inn. She should’ve said she agreed to marry him because she was scared of him and what he would do. It’s her word against a dead guy’s, right ?🤷🏻♀️ That way when Barker started blackmailing her she could be like “yeah I lied to Corbett, I wasn’t gonna marry him— I wanted to escape, I let everyone know.” and that way she lets EVERYONE know she’s being blackmailed and then they all deal with it. I know, I know, that wouldn’t be a good story, but ughhhhhh. My lying ass would’ve tried to save my own skin doing that. And Arabella is definitely worse than I am 😂😂😂 Please, if anyone reads this— let me know what you think about this^
I was absolutely hooked on this! Now, I didn’t read Devil of a Duke before this which I should’ve cause I was sitting there like what the hell did Arabella do to get herself exiled to Wales?
I slowly figured it out lol
But, I loved this! I loved Arabella! I mean that may change when I get around to reading book 2 haha but, I loved how strong she was. If I was in her shoes, I would cry at every single mean thing someone said to me😂 she rarely cried and just took it!
Rowan— I was kinda up and down with him. I loved that he loved and protected Arabella — but him being SO jealous of her even laughing with another man? Eeek. Also, when he found out about what she did, it was icky. Calling her a bitch and saying “I just like fucking you” — I lost my damn mind. There wasn’t even an apology when they came back to each other — like that was so gross and needed some rectifying.
Other than that, I loved it! But his mother needed a slap to the face!
Also— I may be such a jerk for this, but hear me out. Arabella was a jerk too, so I’m just putting myself in her headspace😂
I know this would totally ruin the point of this, but Arabella should’ve straight up told everyone from the beginning that she agreed to marry Corbett.
To save herself from all the anger from everyone, she should’ve said she agreed to marry him as a ploy to get him to trust her so she could try and escape once they got to an inn. She should’ve said she agreed to marry him because she was scared of him and what he would do. It’s her word against a dead guy’s, right ?🤷🏻♀️ That way when Barker started blackmailing her she could be like “yeah I lied to Corbett, I wasn’t gonna marry him— I wanted to escape, I let everyone know.” and that way she lets EVERYONE know she’s being blackmailed and then they all deal with it. I know, I know, that wouldn’t be a good story, but ughhhhhh. My lying ass would’ve tried to save my own skin doing that. And Arabella is definitely worse than I am 😂😂😂 Please, if anyone reads this— let me know what you think about this^
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 8, 2020
4 Stars (Grace Callaway, Jennifer Ashley, Sarah MacLean, Jess Michaels, Lorraine Heath)
This book was good, worth reading in a few days. It hit pretty much most of my personal markers for a good read and well roundness of the book. my personal markers for a great read...1. smart and engaging writing, 2. Humorous, 3. sexy interactions and 4. stories with family/friends.
The development and interest in main characters, H/H well paired, and Secondary characters was enjoyable. It kept me wanting to know and read more. H/H were enjoyable and well paired.
Laugh out loud with humorous moments. The give and take dialogue was wonderful as well as action filled.
I loved the writing around the women empowerment (it wasn’t over the top for me). Badass women rock.
Movement of the book flowed for the most part. Book writing/conversation engaging. Not a lot of historical accuracy (no big deal to me), not a lot of internal character dialogue and not a lot of descriptive scenery written out.
Romantic /sexual content (kissing, oral and love making scenes) was throughout the book. Nothing over the top and was intertwined rightly in the story telling. 3/5 rating hotness and steam.
I love series around family members or a group of friends. I love the series even more when the author intertwines those characters throughout the book series (it’s a pet peeve when authors don’t do that because what’s the point of the series and introducing the characters if they are not going to interact throughout the series).
would absolutely recommend the book and the series. you don’t have to read the series in order however you’ll miss the true telling of the story around the series.
This book was good, worth reading in a few days. It hit pretty much most of my personal markers for a good read and well roundness of the book. my personal markers for a great read...1. smart and engaging writing, 2. Humorous, 3. sexy interactions and 4. stories with family/friends.
The development and interest in main characters, H/H well paired, and Secondary characters was enjoyable. It kept me wanting to know and read more. H/H were enjoyable and well paired.
Laugh out loud with humorous moments. The give and take dialogue was wonderful as well as action filled.
I loved the writing around the women empowerment (it wasn’t over the top for me). Badass women rock.
Movement of the book flowed for the most part. Book writing/conversation engaging. Not a lot of historical accuracy (no big deal to me), not a lot of internal character dialogue and not a lot of descriptive scenery written out.
Romantic /sexual content (kissing, oral and love making scenes) was throughout the book. Nothing over the top and was intertwined rightly in the story telling. 3/5 rating hotness and steam.
I love series around family members or a group of friends. I love the series even more when the author intertwines those characters throughout the book series (it’s a pet peeve when authors don’t do that because what’s the point of the series and introducing the characters if they are not going to interact throughout the series).
would absolutely recommend the book and the series. you don’t have to read the series in order however you’ll miss the true telling of the story around the series.
October 20, 2024
Before this book, I have never read a romance where I didnt want the characters to end up happy together. I read to the end just to find the part where the hero discovers her perfidy and she is heartbroken.
The heorine, Arabella, is a complete and utter villain and this book might end up with her seeing that she did something wrong, but the punishment didn't fit the crime and it takes her unbelievably long (80% into the book) to even apologize for assisting in the kidnapping of her brother's wife (pregnant at the time) who almost got raped and murdered. And even when she does apologize all she does is make excuses, saying how sad her privileged life was and how much she loves her brother and was just looking out for him. No acknowledgement of the pain caused or her own faults in any of her decisions from the last book and through this book. She just wants to move on and be a "new" person and everyone should forgive her instead of taking her to the police or actually making reparations in some way. Zero redemption for this character for me.
The heorine, Arabella, is a complete and utter villain and this book might end up with her seeing that she did something wrong, but the punishment didn't fit the crime and it takes her unbelievably long (80% into the book) to even apologize for assisting in the kidnapping of her brother's wife (pregnant at the time) who almost got raped and murdered. And even when she does apologize all she does is make excuses, saying how sad her privileged life was and how much she loves her brother and was just looking out for him. No acknowledgement of the pain caused or her own faults in any of her decisions from the last book and through this book. She just wants to move on and be a "new" person and everyone should forgive her instead of taking her to the police or actually making reparations in some way. Zero redemption for this character for me.
June 28, 2024
Great read!
Bella is a vicious, devious and vengeful person. Lady Gwendolyn is a sweet demure English rose.
Rowan, Lord Marsh is the man all the women want and all the men want to be like.
Rowan’s mother wants him to marry Gwendolyn but what turns Rowan on is a sour spinster who wears dull colors and keeps her hair in a tight bun.
When Bella is kidnapped Rowan goes after her because she is his too bad she doesn’t know that.
This is a great story of personal growth and finding a soulmate.
Kathleen does a great job of drawing the reader in and keeping them engaged until the end. Her characters have depth and personality. Can’t wait to read book 5 of The Wickeds!
Bella is a vicious, devious and vengeful person. Lady Gwendolyn is a sweet demure English rose.
Rowan, Lord Marsh is the man all the women want and all the men want to be like.
Rowan’s mother wants him to marry Gwendolyn but what turns Rowan on is a sour spinster who wears dull colors and keeps her hair in a tight bun.
When Bella is kidnapped Rowan goes after her because she is his too bad she doesn’t know that.
This is a great story of personal growth and finding a soulmate.
Kathleen does a great job of drawing the reader in and keeping them engaged until the end. Her characters have depth and personality. Can’t wait to read book 5 of The Wickeds!
November 26, 2024
What is it about heroines named Arabella?
Looooooved it
Rowan surprised me, based om the previous books he sounded kinda bland. Bit of a golden retriever, pushover etc. But he wasn’t at all! Loved his jealousness and how he was pining for her.
Arabella was beautifully done. I kinda hated Jem and Nick in de previous books so it made me so mad that they would just banish her. Woman were so helpless in that time, this was a great reminder of that. It was wholesome that Nick and Jem forgave her but like I said, it wasn’t really important to me.
I think for now, this will be the last book in this series. This was the only one I liked and I don’t have a great feeling about the rest
Looooooved it
Rowan surprised me, based om the previous books he sounded kinda bland. Bit of a golden retriever, pushover etc. But he wasn’t at all! Loved his jealousness and how he was pining for her.
Arabella was beautifully done. I kinda hated Jem and Nick in de previous books so it made me so mad that they would just banish her. Woman were so helpless in that time, this was a great reminder of that. It was wholesome that Nick and Jem forgave her but like I said, it wasn’t really important to me.
I think for now, this will be the last book in this series. This was the only one I liked and I don’t have a great feeling about the rest
February 12, 2020
I really enjoyed this one. I liked that Arabella was a bit, well, difficult! It did make her a more interesting character. I also liked Rowan and loved their tricky relationship. It was a thoroughly enjoyable story. One small quibble... there is a problem with quotation marks throughout the books in this series. They are often opened but not closed which is slightly irritating. There's also frequent confusion of the words loose and lose. Other than that, the book was well written.
March 19, 2022
The author had quite a task in making us care what happened to Arabella after her behavior in previous books/beginning of this book. I did prefer #3 and 4 of this series to 1 and 2. My main complaint with this series is that the editing errors on the e-book (kindle version in my case) seem to get worse as the series goes on. This one had incorrect pronouns, punctuation errors and so on. Very distracting.
February 17, 2023
Mine!
Wow, I loved this story, where a woman who comes from a powerful family, who wanted to protect her older Brother whom she adores tries to console him when he thinks the woman he loves has died. It's worth buying and reading as it gives us an idea of what English aristocracy can do to anyone they think steps out of their line.
So looking forward to reading more of this Series and from this talented Author. Thanks!
Wow, I loved this story, where a woman who comes from a powerful family, who wanted to protect her older Brother whom she adores tries to console him when he thinks the woman he loves has died. It's worth buying and reading as it gives us an idea of what English aristocracy can do to anyone they think steps out of their line.
So looking forward to reading more of this Series and from this talented Author. Thanks!
May 20, 2021
This review is for book 2-4 in the wicked series. These are fun reads with romance and intrigue. I enjoyed them a great deal and already on book 5. The one thing that I do not like about the books is the characters seem to always talk out loud to themselves. It gets annoying after awhile other than that these are pretty good reads.
June 18, 2021
Wickedly
Wickedly Yours is another amazing book by Kathleen that I did not want to put down. The characters are engaging and interesting. Rowan is not as nice as he seems and Bella is definitely not what she shows the world. She uses her arrogance for protection. I am looking forward to the next book.
Wickedly Yours is another amazing book by Kathleen that I did not want to put down. The characters are engaging and interesting. Rowan is not as nice as he seems and Bella is definitely not what she shows the world. She uses her arrogance for protection. I am looking forward to the next book.
June 10, 2023
I love when an author can take me from genuinely hating a character in one book, to sympathizing with them and rooting for them in the next. Arabella is a bitch, but she’s a bitch with a lot of childhood trauma and fear, and it was satisfying to see her start to heal and open herself up in this book. Cheers to Rowan for being able to see through her defenses and loving her despite her issues.
November 1, 2020
Wickedly Yours
I loved all wicked books my favorite is wickedly yours
I fell in love we Bella and Rowan they are the perfect
Love story. Please pick up a copy.
You will love it.
I loved all wicked books my favorite is wickedly yours
I fell in love we Bella and Rowan they are the perfect
Love story. Please pick up a copy.
You will love it.
May 3, 2021
Excellent
I do believe that this story is my favorite out of the series. The others are good.... but this one is great. Both the h/h were strong characters as well as all
2ndary. Everything flowed. Nothing slowed down. It was a great read. I enjoyed it.
I do believe that this story is my favorite out of the series. The others are good.... but this one is great. Both the h/h were strong characters as well as all
2ndary. Everything flowed. Nothing slowed down. It was a great read. I enjoyed it.
May 23, 2021
What a fabulous read. I loved Rowan, it was no surprise he went to rescue Arabella after she’d been kidnapped. He was clearly interested in the snobbish young women with an acid tongue. Epic rescue... Rowan searches most of England to track them down, then the fun begins.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 60 reviews