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Wild and Wicked
A passionate evening with the tempting Lady Apryll leads to disappointment and anger for Lord Devlynn when he discovers that the beautiful temptress has vanished, along with the castle jewels, some of his prized horses, and his young son. Original.
336 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2002
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Lisa Jackson
274 books9,799 followersLisa Jackson is the number-one New York Times bestselling author of over ninety-five novels, including the Rick Bentz and Reuben Montoya Series, the Pescoli and Alvarez Series, the Savannah series, and numerous stand alone novels. She also is the co-author of One Last Breath, Last Girl Standing, and the Colony Series, written with her sister and bestselling author Nancy Bush, as well as the collaborative novels Sinister and Ominous, written with Nancy Bush and Rosalind Noonan. There are over thirty million copies of her novels in print and her writing has been translated into twenty languages.
Before she became a nationally bestselling author, she was a mother struggling to keep food on the table by writing novels, hoping against hope that someone would pay her for them. Today, neck deep in murder, her books appear on The New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly national bestseller lists.
With dozens of bestsellers to her name, Lisa Jackson is a master of taking readers to the edge of sanity—and back—in novels that buzz with dangerous secrets and deadly passions. She continues to be fascinated by the minds and motives of both her killers and their pursuers—the personal, the professional, and the downright twisted. As she builds the puzzle of relationships, actions, clues, lies, and personal histories that haunt her protagonists, she must also confront the fear and terror faced by her victims and the harsh and enduring truth that, in the real world, terror and madness touch far too many lives and families.
Visit http://www.LisaJackson.com where you can find a Media Kit with photos and more information.
Before she became a nationally bestselling author, she was a mother struggling to keep food on the table by writing novels, hoping against hope that someone would pay her for them. Today, neck deep in murder, her books appear on The New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly national bestseller lists.
With dozens of bestsellers to her name, Lisa Jackson is a master of taking readers to the edge of sanity—and back—in novels that buzz with dangerous secrets and deadly passions. She continues to be fascinated by the minds and motives of both her killers and their pursuers—the personal, the professional, and the downright twisted. As she builds the puzzle of relationships, actions, clues, lies, and personal histories that haunt her protagonists, she must also confront the fear and terror faced by her victims and the harsh and enduring truth that, in the real world, terror and madness touch far too many lives and families.
Visit http://www.LisaJackson.com where you can find a Media Kit with photos and more information.
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October 26, 2016
you will love that story. I really like it and someday I will read it again.
June 27, 2012
I have never read one of Lisa Jackson's historical romances, just her romantic suspense. Originally published in 2002, this was a 2008 reissue. Short, easy read. Lady Apryll has been persuaded to help her bastard brother steal riches from Black Thorn castle. But the plan goes awry when her brother decides to kidnap Lord Devlynn's son as well. Sparks fly between Lady Apryll and Lord Devlynn, two enemies, but both being betrayed by those closest to them. Quite enjoyable.
October 28, 2020
As a random book I borrowed from a family member's basement, I wasn't expecting to like this as much as I did. I had barely skimmed the synopsis, saw it was historical fiction, and decided to give it a shot based on that alone.
It's set in a medieval time period where women have little to no rights. The story had some rape-y themes. The fact both characters like each other but won't admit it does not make this okay, but because of the period setting, I don't see a problem(as long as the readers understand this is not acceptable in real life).
I liked the writing style, but the speech was a little weird. This is the first medieval story I've read where they've spoken like this. It's a lot of "'twas," and, "I be not."
I also liked how simple the story was. A book doesn't need to have a complicated story to be good. The details and thoughts provided in this relatively simple story were enough to keep it interesting and engaging.
It's set in a medieval time period where women have little to no rights. The story had some rape-y themes. The fact both characters like each other but won't admit it does not make this okay, but because of the period setting, I don't see a problem(as long as the readers understand this is not acceptable in real life).
I liked the writing style, but the speech was a little weird. This is the first medieval story I've read where they've spoken like this. It's a lot of "'twas," and, "I be not."
I also liked how simple the story was. A book doesn't need to have a complicated story to be good. The details and thoughts provided in this relatively simple story were enough to keep it interesting and engaging.
June 7, 2017
Pretty interesting story, moved along at a good pace and the characters were well thought out. Middle ages so I won't tear into the stupidity of Apryll and how she could still think her brother would be coming to get her.
The entitlement of Devlynn to Apryll and his back and forth got old real quick.
The entitlement of Devlynn to Apryll and his back and forth got old real quick.
May 26, 2019
Good read
I liked the female characters based on their strength and strong will. I like a good twist and this one was good. Ended abruptly though. Kinda awkward.
I liked the female characters based on their strength and strong will. I like a good twist and this one was good. Ended abruptly though. Kinda awkward.
January 29, 2023
Лека и лесна за четене. На моменти сюжетът беше претупан, но като цяло успява да те заплени и да ти задържи интереса - стига да си падаш по този жанр, разбира се.
November 12, 2024
I wish I can go down on how this book is bad but that means I have to spent time, and I refuse to do that.
February 22, 2016
For the past two decades, Castle Serennog has been falling into disrepair and the animals and people are beginning to starve. Circumstances are dire as "winter is coming" (sorry--had to say it). There is a lot of pressure on Lady Apryll to marry in order to save her barony; unfortunately, all of her suitors are unsuitable. *snort* Her half-brother, Payton, has a plan which may help but it involves tricking Lord Devlynne of Black Thorne by distracting him during a party while Payton and his cohorts steal the Black Thorne treasury. Apryll grudgingly agrees to do her part but isn't expecting to be disturbingly attracted to Lord Devlynne, who himself, after three years of mourning his deceitful wife and unborn babe, has just cast off his mourning band and is surprisingly drawn to the lovely and mysterious Apryll. He also isn't expecting her to slip away...with his young son.
The storyline is fun as Black Thorne pursues Apryll in order to locate his kidnapped son. She is captured more than once and escapes more than once. Although they are now sworn enemies, they both can't get over the feeling that they may be destined to be together.
The heroine has spunk and a great sense of humor, their chemistry is great and the love scenes between them are full of anticipation (he knows what he's doing, ladies). There is betrayal by those who should be loyal to them and you are trying to figure out throughout the book who can and cannot be trusted. It's a great story.
My one problem with this is is had shades of the bodice rippers of the 80s where the hero is a bit too out of control and domineering at times, which in this day and age some of his actions would be construed as forcing himself on the woman. As readers we know what's going on inside his head and that he's a good guy, but his actions don't always prove it. That might be disturbing for some. It doesn't ruin the story but seems to date it as an 80s novel, although it was published 20 years after that time. It might have helped (me) if they would have had an actual conversation wherein they explained their past histories and why they were making the choices they were making. All the information we got about them was from thoughts they had inside their own heads and/or from eavesdropping on other people who were gossiping about them.
The storyline is fun as Black Thorne pursues Apryll in order to locate his kidnapped son. She is captured more than once and escapes more than once. Although they are now sworn enemies, they both can't get over the feeling that they may be destined to be together.
The heroine has spunk and a great sense of humor, their chemistry is great and the love scenes between them are full of anticipation (he knows what he's doing, ladies). There is betrayal by those who should be loyal to them and you are trying to figure out throughout the book who can and cannot be trusted. It's a great story.
My one problem with this is is had shades of the bodice rippers of the 80s where the hero is a bit too out of control and domineering at times, which in this day and age some of his actions would be construed as forcing himself on the woman. As readers we know what's going on inside his head and that he's a good guy, but his actions don't always prove it. That might be disturbing for some. It doesn't ruin the story but seems to date it as an 80s novel, although it was published 20 years after that time. It might have helped (me) if they would have had an actual conversation wherein they explained their past histories and why they were making the choices they were making. All the information we got about them was from thoughts they had inside their own heads and/or from eavesdropping on other people who were gossiping about them.
December 5, 2009
Formula: one keep is cursed and redemption is to be sourced (of course) by revenge on a powerful and feared lord;
Stilted twists and subplots: accused and apprehended 'heroine' escapes all the time (apparently hinting at her sharp wits) and yet she cannot foresee how much closer to home betrayal is; interspersed with subplots involving unexplained treachery from within the other side, a suspected witch whose apparent hand in the plot of revenge remains sketchy and underdeveloped, an underrated blind priest walking about conveniently stumbling upon revealing clues to the 'evil plot', and an awkward elimination of a 'mastermind' villain (just so that the story concludes in time for the happy ending);
Predictable yet unsatisfactory ending: of course said powerful 'enemy' lord ends up with the heroine (as they can't keep their hands off each other [the author makes it patently, if wearily, clear:]), the emotional and moral dilemma of the lord's sister (regarding her husband and a lover) comes off as a superfluous subplot that never achieves closure, this lord's people's unsavory reaction towards this 'enemy' woman is hardly given attention (even when it's obvious that she's going to be their new mistress), and the treachery that fermented within this keep becomes the biggest unsolved premise.
Yippie. I'm so glad I spent time on this book.
Stilted twists and subplots: accused and apprehended 'heroine' escapes all the time (apparently hinting at her sharp wits) and yet she cannot foresee how much closer to home betrayal is; interspersed with subplots involving unexplained treachery from within the other side, a suspected witch whose apparent hand in the plot of revenge remains sketchy and underdeveloped, an underrated blind priest walking about conveniently stumbling upon revealing clues to the 'evil plot', and an awkward elimination of a 'mastermind' villain (just so that the story concludes in time for the happy ending);
Predictable yet unsatisfactory ending: of course said powerful 'enemy' lord ends up with the heroine (as they can't keep their hands off each other [the author makes it patently, if wearily, clear:]), the emotional and moral dilemma of the lord's sister (regarding her husband and a lover) comes off as a superfluous subplot that never achieves closure, this lord's people's unsavory reaction towards this 'enemy' woman is hardly given attention (even when it's obvious that she's going to be their new mistress), and the treachery that fermented within this keep becomes the biggest unsolved premise.
Yippie. I'm so glad I spent time on this book.
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March 29, 2014
A friend has this author on her favorites list so I picked up a book she wrote without realizing it was historical romance rather than the contemporary novels my friend enjoys. No problem - I like this genre as well. However, the entire book covered a very short period of time and was confusing at times because of the huge cast of characters. Additionally, the love/hate, approach/avoidance thing between the hero and heroine became old well before the ending, which was rushed and not nearly as satisfying as I had hope for. The capitulation of both the male and female leads took only a page or two which simply was not enough for this reader. The writer has talent, I don't doubt that, but I will look for a contemporary story next to see if I can understand why my friend likes this author so much.
October 4, 2015
Lord Devlynn watches as she seems to glide across the room not taking his eyes off her. As the dance his heart and soul starts to thraw. Lady Apryll after a night of dancing he t a key out of sight of everyone and promised a night of ecstasy only to h Ave her missing along with his best horses, his treasure in jewels and his young son. only thing left behind is the white dress she wore and it has blood stains. As he catches up with Lady Apryll and hear her tales of betrayal he has to decide if she is telling the truth bout not knowing bout the kidnapping. As he searches for his Son, his feelings for her grow.
December 14, 2016
Although it was a good book and I very much enjoyed reading it. it wasn't the best book ever. the story is very fast pace the whole book is a span of like 3 days. I found myself not being able to put it down. the story does grasp your attention, but it was also very predictable as well. I knew how the book was going to end when I first started reading it. I could recommend this book but it doesn't compare to some other books I've read.
August 4, 2010
Lord Devlynn's dance with Lady Apryll made him think of more than dancing. But before the the evening was very old, Lady Apryll had vanished. Lord Devlynn had a missing son, castle jewels, stolen horses, and murdered workers.
The search is on to save his son, whatever it takes to overcome the ones who have done this.
The search is on to save his son, whatever it takes to overcome the ones who have done this.
January 22, 2014
average. their manner of speaking (nay, my lady, etc) got old. just say no. the ending seemed to happen rather abruptly and i felt like there were a lot of loose ends and people who i still didnt understand which team they were on.
April 3, 2011
The ending seemed rushed and it is definitely not her best book, but I think if you enjoy most of Lisa Jackson's stuff then Wild and Wicked is worth reading.
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July 27, 2011This book was not my cup of tea; I love Lisa Jackson books but this one just wasn't for me
November 11, 2012
A nice medieval story.
November 23, 2012
Okay. Takes a long time to tell a simple story.
April 3, 2013
I think its pure waste of time hummmmmm yeah it is waste of time
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February 6, 2014fluff
January 22, 2013
Historical romance; loved the medieval setting.
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