Wicked Husbands: Books 1-3

by Scarlett Scott

Marriages of convenience become love matches in this scorching-hot collection from USA Today Bestselling author Scarlett Scott. Books 1-3 in the Wicked Husbands series are available in one volume for the first time in this sizzling set... HER ERRANT EARL An American heiress married for her dowry When Victoria fell in love with the Earl of Pembroke, she never imagined he’d heartlessly wed, bed, and abandon her in the countryside. After he suddenly returns, determined to prove to her he’s a changed man, she’s not about to forgive him, trust him, or succumb to his scorching kisses. A future duke trapped by obligation Will has devoted his life to enraging his loathsome father by creating one scandal after the next. Duty forces him back to the wife he resents, but he isn’t prepared for the raw desire she makes him feel. Seducing her will hardly be a tedious task. Guarding his heart, however, is another matter entirely. A marriage of convenience no more What begins in deception and necessity turns into an attraction neither can deny. Can their newfound passion keep them together forever, or will the truth tear them apart? HER LOVESTRUCK LORD She married him for his title… Maggie, Marchioness of Sandhurst, is trapped in a loveless marriage of convenience. Her husband refused to consummate their union, and she hasn’t seen him in over a year. But she has a plan to win back her freedom. All she needs to do is create the scandal of the century. He married her for her fortune… Simon, the Marquis of Sandhurst, vowed he’d never touch the wife he didn’t want. When he seeks pleasure in the arms of a masked siren at a wicked country house party, he’s shocked to discover the woman in question is actually his marchioness. Will their marriage of convenience become a love match? As the truth unravels, husband and wife are estranged no longer, spending their days and nights exploring the desire burning hot between them. But when Simon’s past comes back to haunt them both, their newfound happiness could be forever dashed. HER REFORMED RAKE Rescued by ruin American heiress Daisy Vanreid is desperate to avoid marriage to the aging aristocrat her abusive father chose for her. She’ll do anything, even entrap the notorious Duke of Trent into marriage, to escape her fate. Losing her heart to her handsome husband after the wedding isn’t part of the plan. Nothing is as it seems An elite spy, Sebastian, the Duke of Trent, is on a mission to unravel bomb plots in England’s cities. Forced to wed Daisy as part of his cover, he has no intention of falling in love with a woman suspected of treason. But he’s drawn to the feisty beauty he married, and he can’t deny the way she makes him feel, even though he knows she could be the enemy he seeks. Duty versus love As danger strikes, Sebastian must choose between Daisy and his loyalty to the Crown. And when Daisy discovers the truth at last, will she ever forgive him? Heat Deliciously Wicked

742 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 3, 2021

About the author

USA TODAY bestselling author Scarlett Scott writes steamy Victorian and Regency historical romances with strong, intelligent heroines and sexy alpha heroes. She lives in Pennsylvania and Maryland with her Canadian husband, their adorable identical twins, a demanding diva dog, and one zany cat.

For Scarlett's latest releases, exclusive excerpts, contests and more, visit her website, http://www.scarlettscottauthor.com

Reviews

[Sonia N. · Rating 5 out of 5]

These 3 Books Are Wonderfully Wicked 🔥🔥

I love this amazing author, her books are so well written, with attention to details. Her characters in these books are beautiful and strong heroines and gorgeous alpha males!
Book 1
American Heiress Victoria married Will the Earl of Pembroke. He bedded her and then left her for a year living as he did before he married. He’s a rake and a scoundrel!
After a year he returns and tries to win Victoria, but she is so hurt and angry by his abandonment and behavior. This book has lies and secrets and keeps you not wanting the book to end.
Book 2 Her Love Struck Lord
This is one of my favorites and I have reread so many times!
Maggie is an American heiress and her husband needed her funds for his crumbling estates. Simon the Marquis of Sandhurst married Maggie and left her for his married lover. I really didn’t like Simon, because of what he did to her!
As the storyline progresses Maggie after a year alone decides to create a scandal! This part of the book I loved, she is daring enough to go to a wicked masked party. She is determined to bed any man at the party, but the stranger she meets is her husband! Ohhh ❤️🔥 this is such fun book to read. It’s filled with vengeance, wicked love scenes and secrets.
Book 3 Her Reformed Rake
Miss. Daisy Vanreid will do anything to ruin herself so she doesn’t have to marry an older man. Daisy is a strong and beautiful young lady. Sebastian, the Duke of Trent works for the Crown and they are currently investigating Fenians and their destructive acts throughout England. He is a gorgeous and assertive man. He is all alpha! 🔥 He has been watching Daisy and he is the one caught ruining her so that they have to get married. This book has secrets, action and steamy love scenes . Such a wonderful book, I loved this book. These books are a must read!

[Lana Birky · Rating 5 out of 5]

HER ERRANT EARL - Will, Earl of Pembroke is difficult, hard to like man but Victoria loves him & even after he wedded, bedded & left in the country without her husband - she forgave too easily on several occasions. However; in the end, they did find their HEA in spite of Will's domineering Duke of a father, his past that kept appearing to stop any happiness & he really does become a changed man with the love of Victoria. I do recommend this romance but be warned the Hero (I say that lightly) will make you disgusted & the bedroom scenes are very descriptive!

HER LOVESTRUCK LORD - I really enjoyed this book & Maggie & Simon were a great couple. I felt Maggie forgave Simon too easily & too often but in the end they got their HEA. The book had lots of twists & turns, humor, romance, love, explicit love scenes, & good secondary characters. I thoroughly enjoyed the entertaining book with a great couple - I highly recommend this steamy romance.

HER REFORMED RAKE - I really enjoyed this book (I enjoyed the first two in the series also) & it had all the things I love in a good historical romance; danger, suspense, romance & some spice! American heiress Daisy Vanreid & Sebastion Fairmont, Duke of Trent & spy for the Crown have a lot of hurdles to get over before they can finally get their HEA - their main ones being trust, honesty & forgiveness. I highly recommend this series & am really looking forward to Georgianna & Kit's story!

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scarlett Scott’s Wicked Husbands series focuses, at least in the first three stories, on marriages that come about through at least some type of deception on the part of the husbands and sometimes the wives. But the “wicked” can also refer to the hot physical relationships that develop. I found this to be an engaging premise for stories that are emotional, sometimes humorous, sometimes mysterious and always steamy.
The first book in this bundle (& the first in the series), The Errant Earl, is a scorching hot book that ponders the question can lies and poor behaviour be forgiven if love is involved. Will, the Earl of Pembroke, has wedded and bedded his bride, Victoria, an American heiress, at the demand of his father the Duke and proceeded to abandon her to his country estate. What happens when he returns, again at the demand of his cruel father, in order to beget an heir and fails to tell his wife the reason for his return? I wanted to dislike Will for his actions, not only abandonment but openly carrying on with a mistress during his time away, but there was just something about his banter that was appealing. His back story of being, in reality, abused by both of his parents also added to my desire to give him a second chance. Victoria however knows little about his past or his reasons for his libertine behaviour. Her actions towards Will upon his return seemed perfectly appropriate considering her hurt. I loved the banter and the heated chemistry that developed between the couple despite Victoria’s reluctance to forgive Will. The author has done a good job of adding both drama and emotion to the story that helps to draw the reader in and helps to develop sympathy for Will. Ultimately, this is a hot, hot romance with a man who realizes that love is not only possible but necessary for his life and a strong willed woman who learns that forgiveness is possible and that love can conquer all. If you love heat and are willing to forgive you will love this scorching romance.
The 2nd book in the series and in this book, Lovestruck Lord, features Maggie and Will, a couple who married for totally different reasons. Maggie, an American, was following orders from her father to marry a title and Will, the Marquess of Sandurst desperately needed money to save his estate. Will quickly abandoned his wife to live with his mistress and one year later Maggie decides to create a scandal to obtain a divorce. What will happen when they both show up at the same scandalous house party? Drama ensues. Scarlett Scott has written a very very steamy romance that features a strong and talented Maggie who would love to have a closer marriage. The author has written Will as a closed and somber man who believes he loves his mistress but who is really looking for a family. I loved the relationship that developed between the hero and heroine after some very emotional twists and turns and appreciated the storyline. Note to readers - this is not the book to read if you prefer only a few steamy scenes or are looking for a sweet read but if you like spice and enjoy a couple who can face challenges and triumph this is an entertaining read.
The third book “Her Reformed Rake” is novel size unlike the first 2 in the series that are novellas. What will an American heiress Daisy do to escape, not only her abusive father, but her less than desired betrothed? Well, it turns out she will attempt to ruin herself with whomever is willing to pay the price of marriage. Sebastian, the Duke of Trent, seems like the perfect solution, especially when Daisy feels an attraction. What could go wrong? Well; add in some mystery, espionage, deceit, fear, spice and love and you have the makings of an enthralling story. The characters are very well drawn, the emotion is gut wrenching and the steam is not overpowering to the plot. This was an excellent read and I can’t wait to check out book 4.

[Yordana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love reading these 3 books!

All three books are wonderful. However, I was surprised that the third book is not connected to the first two books, the third book does not belong to the same universe as the first two. When I read a serie I like all characters to be connected some how and it does not occur with the third book of the series

I love that all the books are enemies to lovers!

In the first two books the heroes are scoundrels, they did not want anything to do with their respective wife yet when they get to know them fall in love with them

The third book the hero is a spy, it is not a take and lives with honors.

I really enjoy the characters of all three different books!

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wicked Husbands wow

These-three stories were great and held our interest throughout the books. The last story was the better of the three as I could not wait to pick it back up and continue reading. Great book and do recommend the book ❤️

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel from the first page until the very last. It has been a very rare occurrence that I could just pick up a book and read it in one day; but, I was captivated by these characters and their amazing love story instantaneously.

[Julie Ambrose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the way Scarlett writes .They are have innocence , romance and plenty of passion .
This story is a great tribute to her writing and a most enjoyable read .

[Mol Kennedy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scarlett is one of my fav writers and I thought this was a great start to what promises to be a fun series.