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Wicked Designs

League of Rogues, Book 1

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Wicked Designs

By: Lauren Smith
Narrated by: Heather Wilds
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For too long Miss Emily Parr has been subject to the whims of her indebted uncle and the lecherous advances of his repulsive business partner. Her plan to be done with dominating men forever is simple: find herself a kind husband who will leave her to her books. It seems an easy enough plan, until she is unexpectedly abducted by an incorrigible duke who hides a wounded spirit behind flashing green eyes. Godric St. Laurent, Duke of Essex, spends countless nights at the club with his four best friends and relishes the rakish reputation society has branded him with.

He has no plans to marry anytime soon - if ever. But when he kidnaps an embezzler's niece, the difficult debutante's blend of sweetness and sharp tongue makes him desperate for the one thing he swears he never wanted: love. Yet as they surrender to passion, danger lurks in Godric's shadowed past, waiting for him to drop his guard - and to rob him of the woman he can't live without.

©2014 Lauren Smith (P)2014 Tantor
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"Smith's fast-paced historical keeps [listeners] on their toes as they're taken hostage by a whirlwind of characters and an unforgettable romance." ( RT Book Reviews)

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Loveable League of Gentlemen

I loved the main characters and their witty banter. I’m looking forward to listening to the whole series. Good narrator

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Don’t get her

Saw reviews where people are going off about misogynistic behavior. Maybe you shouldn’t read romance novels. She however set out to win his heart in hopes of an offer.. gets it then when he is offering badly but says he loves her she is like big nope and nope to friends I’d rather find a stranger? Is she a freggin idiot? So much better to hope some mysterious guy will just step in and your uncle of course won’t give you to an a hole. Oh and of course so she can keep control of her fortune.. That she has no access too. Because the stranger husband would get that control. Like a say no logic to that . She could negotiate her freggin freedom with one of those guys. Stupid is as stupid does

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Awesome narrator

I loved the writing. Funny story. A bit of a reverse harem but overall a fun listen

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Awesome !!!

What an amazing book. This author is new to me and a keeper.
I love this book very much. The characters are funny and strong. This particular read is a little different for me of all the other books I have read. This one the heroine is so strong and doesn't give up on what she wants in her life from the beginning where she wanted freedom until she fight for the man she loved. This is a must read I am on Book 2 and I can't wait. Happy reading

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Great Story

I Love it! Great story, fun characters, strong heroine, what's not to love?
It's a great start to the series! On to the next one!
I love a good, enemy to lovers, story!
The Narrator does a wonderful job!

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FABULOUS!!

One of my all time favorites !!! Storyline, characters, narrations were all the best ever!!!! Storyline was so entertaining & creative, highly recommend this book. Thank you …want more like this one!

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Hero is severely dysfunctional in his treatment

I gave this book a chance as I thought the group would later show a reason for helping "his grace" ruin a young girl for his own gain. I don't believe the author gave me enough of a reason to forgive his actions or his friends for helping him. The humiliation she endured over and over was so cringe worthly and yet the story went on like it should be expected. If this is a period piece, am I to assume women were made to endure this treatment and be ok with it? She was the butt of all jokes and it was expected that she should just let them do it. That if she freaked out on them that she was the crazy person. I want to hit every single one of them. That treatment was abusive and yet even in the end it was she that wanted to make the hero feel better.... WhatThe Hell? She deserves better! So much better!!! I felt for him and how his father treated him in the past, but he did nothing to show me he deserved her. Even at the end he was so caught up in himself and what he didn't get to go his way that she had to face the horrors alone. When he finally showed up he lashed out not for grief, but because something he loved was taken from him. How the hell is this called love? His love his conditional. If it goes his way he will be good. If not she has to pick up the pieces. What a crappy hero! This is the first romance novel I have ever wanted to see have a sequel so the hero dies and she finds a better love. He does not deserve her.

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I loved this story! :)

Where does Wicked Designs rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Considering this is my first audiobook, I thought it was fantastic. It was just as much fun as I imagined it would be.

What other book might you compare Wicked Designs to and why?

This book is reminiscent of Kresley Cole's MacCarrick brother series. The boys of the League reminded me a lot of the MacCarrick brothers. They are chock full of rakish rogues who are well to do, but tend to get into mischief. However, they are no match for their witty and strong heroines who make them come undone.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

When five devilish rogues kidnap a woman to get back at their enemy, they get much more than they bargained for. ;)

Any additional comments?

The action starts quickly and I found myself immediately sucked in. I was really impressed with Emily's strength, courage, and wit, especially after she is kidnapped. Considering she was up against five men? She even surprised me a few times and I was proud of her for that. Enter Godric and the League of Rogues. Hunky, wealthy bachelors who are up to no good and when they are wronged they seek to mete out their own justice. Unfortunately, that put innocent Emily smack dab in the middle of their plot for revenge and it changes each one of their worlds. Emily proves to be quite the intelligent and challenging captive-- even Godric can't deny the desire he feels toward Emily. The tension between the two was palpable and I can't deny I wanted her to fall in love with Godric. Despite kidnapping her, he still made sure she wanted for nothing and was taken care of. He really was a roguish rake, but I loved him. :)

As a side note** I really loved the narrator's accent in accordance with this being set in England. It totally put me right there with Emily!

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so good

Where does Wicked Designs rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

it is a good 8 on the mike scale and hope they get better

What did you like best about this story?

it was not predictable in plot

What does Heather Wilds bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

the league

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

to hearts healed by comming together

Any additional comments?

looking foreward to book 2

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A League of Rogues indeed!

What a wonderful group of men to embark into a new series with. While their methods are quite outlandish, each character worms their way into your heart. Emily was quite the heroine, fending for her own freedom and desires. The narration was quite nice, giving each man a specific personality. Can't wait to read the next book.

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