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Wicked as Sin (Boscastle #7)
by
Jillian Hunter (Goodreads Author)
Award-winning author Jillian Hunter has written a deliciously sexy new novel rife with sly wit, perilous temptation, and breathless passion.
Handsome cavalry officer Sir Gabriel Boscastle returns from Waterloo a hero, only to resume his pursuit of forbidden pleasures in London. There is no bet this cynical gentleman will not take–and no woman he cannot seduce. But when he t...more
Handsome cavalry officer Sir Gabriel Boscastle returns from Waterloo a hero, only to resume his pursuit of forbidden pleasures in London. There is no bet this cynical gentleman will not take–and no woman he cannot seduce. But when he t...more
Mass Market Paperback, 336 pages
Published
June 24th 2008
by Ballantine Books
(first published January 1st 2008)
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Hunter spins a tale of passion which has lasted seven long years with “Wicked as Sin.” As a young boy, Gabriel Boscastle was put in the local pillory to be disgraced. The only person who showed him an ounce of compassion was the graceful Lady Aletha Claridge. Her compassion remained with Gabriel after he left Helbourne and stayed buried in his heart for seven long years. When he finally returns to the place of his upbringing, he’s a celebrated cavalry officer a...more
Hunter spins a tale of passion which has lasted seven long years with “Wicked as Sin.” As a young boy, Gabriel Boscastle was put in the local pillory to be disgraced. The only person who showed him an ounce of compassion was the graceful Lady Aletha Claridge. Her compassion remained with Gabriel after he left Helbourne and stayed buried in his heart for seven long years. When he finally returns to the place of his upbringing, he’s a celebrated cavalry officer a...more
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This was a good, solid three star book. It started out decently, but I didn't like how the resolution to one of the conflicts took too long. I felt that the hero was too dense to pick up on it, and the heroine should have been a bit more forthcoming. A quicker resolution would have affected the plot, but then again, it kind of dragged toward the middle. Both the hero and heroine knew one another in the past, but there wasn't enough explanation of what the hero was doing in the intervening years....more
If you have read the others in this Boscastle series, you will be delighted with finally reading Gabriel's story! He was all I hoped for but alot more I didn't expect and loved! I loved how his care for people, as he did for his Boscastle cousins, was continued in this book as well as their love and friendship with him. Lady Alethea was perfect for Gabriel. The surprises in this book of Gabriel's brothers set up for more Boscastle books to come! You can jump into reading this book of the series...more
Young love grown up. Awww.
Gabriel annoyed me in the other books he was in, but in this he really shone and all his assholey moves were explained and he and Althea were so beautiful together.
The stuff with Sebastien was annoying because it was an obvious hook for a sequel when the time could have been better spent elsewhere.
Gabriel annoyed me in the other books he was in, but in this he really shone and all his assholey moves were explained and he and Althea were so beautiful together.
The stuff with Sebastien was annoying because it was an obvious hook for a sequel when the time could have been better spent elsewhere.
Was so looking forward to Gabriel's story. Didn't see the connection between the h/h. Dialog was hard to follow and was like you you missed an inside joke. Wasn't as steamy as prior books in the series. I think Jillian Hunter had a ghost writer fill in for her for this one!! I'd skip this one because you'll be disappointed.
I didn't like how Alethea has to hide her "sordid" past from Gabriel. Is it really sordid when your so-called fiance rapes you? heck no! Alas, Gabriel seems like such a cad for having not picked up on her hints. Otherwise, would have been a much cuter story.
This book was enjoyable and had some funny banter in it. I didn't feel that it was the best Jillian Hunter book I have ever read, however, it was entertaining and held my attention. It also set up the next book in an intriguing way.
Actual title is "Wicked as Sin".
The first of a new series by Jillian Hunter was a disappointment for me. I loved her other two trilogies that I read, but this one just seemed rushed and didn't flow well at all for me. The hero was massively lacking in self-confidence even after his multiple successes (how did he do it?) and the heroine's massive 'shame' and unwillingness to share with her lover even after he proposed seemed too too histrionic for me. Overall, about everything seemed overdone and...more
The first of a new series by Jillian Hunter was a disappointment for me. I loved her other two trilogies that I read, but this one just seemed rushed and didn't flow well at all for me. The hero was massively lacking in self-confidence even after his multiple successes (how did he do it?) and the heroine's massive 'shame' and unwillingness to share with her lover even after he proposed seemed too too histrionic for me. Overall, about everything seemed overdone and...more
I didn't get it...the story went on too long
hmmm... really a solid 3.0
Started out great...then bad...then decent. lol
Just wasn't into this one.
Started out great...then bad...then decent. lol
Just wasn't into this one.
SM
3.5 Stars
Aug 04, 2008
BookMaven
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Any Historical Romance Lover
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Just looked intriguing at the Book Store
Very engaging book. It had the type of heroines and heroes I like. The ones who have weathered a storm or two, but still maintains a positive, productive life. This is my first Boscastle Family book, but I will be looking for the others now. And I will look for other Jillian Hunter books. The writing is first rate, and the characters understandable.
Love it ;)*
A very enjoyable story, one about Sir Gabriel Boscastle, cousin of the main characters, and also the prelude to what happened to Gabriel's brothers, and mother. At the end of this story we get a glimpse of Sebastian, Gabriel's older brother, and so we will have another 3 or 4 books on the Boscastle family.
I really liked Gabriel. I could not pronounce Alethea's name through the whole book but I'm sure it's a pretty name... I felt horrible for her how her betrothed stole her innocence (the bastard!) but was very happy Gabriel fell for her! All in all, cute cute!
Dec 01, 2012
Jacqueline
marked it as to-read
Shelves:
in-ownership-romance-historical,
genre-romance-historical,
genre-romance-historical-regency,
trope-hilarity-within,
trope-heroine-widow-or-divorcee,
trope-hero-job-military,
trope-hero-rogue-or-rake,
trope-childhood-bond,
trope-hero-unrequited-love,
trope-shhh-its-a-secret,
classified-authors-never-again
I've recently realized I hate Jillian Hunter's style of writing, but since this book is currently in my position, I'll try it one day. But, for the sake of memory, and reminding myself, here and now, to not hold my breath in the future.
Two and 1/2 stars--enjoyed the male protagonist, but the plot was predictable and overwrought.
It was good, but not quite up to the standards of the other Boscastle books. This was Gabriel's book and starts a new subseries with his family.
Gabriel and Alethea was an unusual couple. But I half way through the book I started to believe in them. Pretty good book.
No real sense of history, but a pleasurable summer read.
Amusing, passionate and quick paced book.
May 14, 2013
Liz Peterson
marked it as to-read
May 13, 2013
Nazima
marked it as to-read
May 11, 2013
Peggy Garland grove twigg
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Jillian Hunter is the bestselling author of over twenty historical romances. She lives with her husband, three daughters, a pug and a poodle in Southern California. She loves anyone who can make her laugh, which means she is in love with Mike Myers and Tyler Perry.
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