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Jan 11, 2012
Dina
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I'm going to sound like a broken record here, but here it is: another Balogh, another winner! She hasn't disappointed me yet, and I just love her writing.
Slightly Wicked is the second book in Balogh's series about the Bedwyn siblings, and tells the story of third son Rannulf (aka Ralf).
As the story opens, Ralf is on his way to Grandmaison, his grandmother's estate, well aware that, once again, she's going to try and persuade him to finally take a wife. He's used to her " More...
Slightly Wicked is the second book in Balogh's series about the Bedwyn siblings, and tells the story of third son Rannulf (aka Ralf).
As the story opens, Ralf is on his way to Grandmaison, his grandmother's estate, well aware that, once again, she's going to try and persuade him to finally take a wife. He's used to her " More...
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Aug 15, 2011
Juliana
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Thought I wasn't going to like it, but would definitely recommend as part of Bedwyn series (3.5 stars)
Slightly Wicked is the second in the Bedwyn Family book series and is about Lord Rannulf Bedwyn, the third oldest son. At first, I'll admit I wasn't as excited about this book as Balogh's other ones (I've read all but one of the other Bedwyn books). I hate to admit it, but reading the back summary I was somewhat put off by the idea that the heroine has a random wild fling with a stra More...
Slightly Wicked is the second in the Bedwyn Family book series and is about Lord Rannulf Bedwyn, the third oldest son. At first, I'll admit I wasn't as excited about this book as Balogh's other ones (I've read all but one of the other Bedwyn books). I hate to admit it, but reading the back summary I was somewhat put off by the idea that the heroine has a random wild fling with a stra More...
Nov 18, 2011
Lori
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3.5+ stars
I truly enjoyed this book, because as outrageous as it might seem, I could relate to Judith's plight and even her decision to be "slightly wicked". I realize many might not be able to suspend belief to accept that a woman like Judith might be more than tempted -- that she might actually *be* wicked with a handsome, wealthy stranger for 1.5 days and 2 nights, when she was a gently bred lady. And then to refuse his offer of marriage?
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I truly enjoyed this book, because as outrageous as it might seem, I could relate to Judith's plight and even her decision to be "slightly wicked". I realize many might not be able to suspend belief to accept that a woman like Judith might be more than tempted -- that she might actually *be* wicked with a handsome, wealthy stranger for 1.5 days and 2 nights, when she was a gently bred lady. And then to refuse his offer of marriage?
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Oct 12, 2011
Tracy
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Rating: 3/5 Stars
Audience: Adult
Genre: Historical Romance (Regency)
Summary: Next we meet Rannulf Bedwyn, who seems to be the rake of the family. He's off to visit his dying grandmother, who has made him heir to her estate and wants him to marry her dear friend's granddaughter. Meanwhile, Judith Law is en route to her aunt's home, where she is to stay as a companion and resident poor relation. After Jud More...
Rating: 3/5 Stars
Audience: Adult
Genre: Historical Romance (Regency)
Summary: Next we meet Rannulf Bedwyn, who seems to be the rake of the family. He's off to visit his dying grandmother, who has made him heir to her estate and wants him to marry her dear friend's granddaughter. Meanwhile, Judith Law is en route to her aunt's home, where she is to stay as a companion and resident poor relation. After Jud More...
Sep 17, 2011
Kathy
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Second in the Bedwyn Saga historical-romance series revolving around the Bedwyn family in England. The couple focus is on Rannulf Bedwyn, the third-oldest brother of the unmarried Duke of Bewcastle, and Judith Law, the impoverished second daughter of a rapidly floundering reverend.
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It's Branwell's fault. Well, that and her father's for allowing him to get away with ruining the family. Now she, Judith, is going to Aunt Effingham's as an unpaid drudge. Well, it does answer o More...
The Story
It's Branwell's fault. Well, that and her father's for allowing him to get away with ruining the family. Now she, Judith, is going to Aunt Effingham's as an unpaid drudge. Well, it does answer o More...
Jan 15, 2012
Lady Wesley
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Another delicious Bedwyn brother! And once again, we meet the Duke of Bewcastle, with his cold, silent devotion to his family.
We all know that virtually every steamy Regency romance takes liberties with the truth -- there couldn't have been that many gently-bred ladies in the ton willing to give up their virtue outside of marriage. But we enjoy these stories anyway.
Nevertheless, the story of Judith Law's initial encounter with Lord Rannulf Bedwyn was somehow more believa More...
We all know that virtually every steamy Regency romance takes liberties with the truth -- there couldn't have been that many gently-bred ladies in the ton willing to give up their virtue outside of marriage. But we enjoy these stories anyway.
Nevertheless, the story of Judith Law's initial encounter with Lord Rannulf Bedwyn was somehow more believa More...
Mar 26, 2010
Michelle
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I like for my fiction to make sense for the time period in which it is written and I can not get around the idea that no woman of good sense, at this time in history, would risk an unplanned pregnancy when she is totally dependent on the good will of others for everything.
I understand that she felt she might not have another opportunity to have this type of encounter in her life but I just don't buy what she chose to do and that was problematic for me.
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I understand that she felt she might not have another opportunity to have this type of encounter in her life but I just don't buy what she chose to do and that was problematic for me.
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Jul 16, 2009
Edna Lyn
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A pretty good one, probably a 3.5 star. I like this one a little bit more than Aidan's story. I think it's because I enjoyed Ralf's personality more. He's a lot different than his older brothers. A little more laid back & charming. He actually smiles and laughs, who knew a Bedwyn could do that? Judith, not exactly my favorite. For the most part, she was just a damsel in distress. A little like Cinderella...her as a servant, her aunt the evil stepmother, and her cousins the horrible stepsisters.
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Jan 06, 2011
Kajol
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3.5 stars.
Let me just say that I absolutely loved it. There's no doubt about it and then comes a "but"...
Slightly Wicked proved to be a really good read but to frankly admit my feelings, in the end I didn't expect to like it but I did and I'm sure you would too.
This book made a good start, though a bit lousy and then dragged on with deliberate slowness. With time, it became a lot more interesting and fun. I liked Rannulf and I liked Judith too. The More...
Let me just say that I absolutely loved it. There's no doubt about it and then comes a "but"...
Slightly Wicked proved to be a really good read but to frankly admit my feelings, in the end I didn't expect to like it but I did and I'm sure you would too.
This book made a good start, though a bit lousy and then dragged on with deliberate slowness. With time, it became a lot more interesting and fun. I liked Rannulf and I liked Judith too. The More...
Jun 09, 2009
Maria
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After what I consider a poor and far-fetched beginning, considering the history of the times, this book then settles down to a great fast-paced read. The story of Rannulf Bedwyn, the third son, and Judith Law, a poor relation of the Effinghams, shows Rannulf at his best and at his worst, of course. The rest of the Bedwyns don't make an appearance until nearly the end, and I would have liked to see Julianne and her mother's comeuppance at the end, not just Horace's, but otherwise, this is a goo
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Oct 01, 2009
Amanda
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This was my first Mary Balogh and I quite enjoyed it. I'd been avoiding her e-titles because the author doesn't enable text-to-speech on the Kindle and frankly, that chaps my hide quite a bit. Other authors (many with the same publisher!) allow that feature and I've found that I can't live without it. I try to get as much of my "reading" as possible done while I'm cleaning house or driving, etc, and text-to-speech allows for that. I actually had to sit down with this book and I found t
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Jul 08, 2010
Minh
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Slightly Wicked was the story of Rannulf and Judith which wasn't one of my favourites. I'm not a huge fan of the spinster + hero having a fling then suddenly realising who one another are weeks later. It combined the Cinderella/Wallflower storyline which I like to read. I kept waiting for the moment that the bratty cousin would be put in her place, but alas no such satisfaction.
I always enjoy these mistaken identity stories along with the downtrodden younger sister/orphan etc type stories, but t More...
I always enjoy these mistaken identity stories along with the downtrodden younger sister/orphan etc type stories, but t More...
Mar 21, 2010
Ashley
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They are not for everyone, they have some questionable scenes (not too bad or visual- they are set back in the 17th century) between certain couples. I liked them because they were really easy to read and they "kind of" gave me a history lesson of that time period in England. The way Mary Balogh writes makes you feel like you are part of the book. I do believe that Slightly Married or Slightly Dangerous is my favorite. It is too close to choose. I could not wait for the next one when I
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Nov 13, 2011
Mary
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I almost gave this one 4 stars but decided that I did really enjoy it. I love the Bedwyns!! I think they are my new favorite family. This book did get on my nerves some because of how Judith was treated by her family but I loved Rannulf and loved getting to know the Bedwyns a little more. Can't wait to read the next one.
Side note: I don't really get the title of this book. You would think with a title like Slightly Wicked that the characters would be a little wicked. Anyone else feel More...
Side note: I don't really get the title of this book. You would think with a title like Slightly Wicked that the characters would be a little wicked. Anyone else feel More...
Jul 21, 2010
Tiffany
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I picked up this book at the mall one day browsing through one of my favourite book stores. I've never 'done' historical romance ala Jane Austen apart from the Phillipa Gregory books which are set in a completely different period. The book was totally fun, fluffy indulgence to read!
No really, Mary Balogh has that knack to make words spin off pages, there was no slow start, or a rapid pace to the ending. It was superbly fun to read with the exception of some of the dialogue which di More...
No really, Mary Balogh has that knack to make words spin off pages, there was no slow start, or a rapid pace to the ending. It was superbly fun to read with the exception of some of the dialogue which di More...
Nov 30, 2011
June
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Slightly Wicked starts out with our two main characters assuming different identities. Claire Campbell aka Judith Law and Ralf Bedard in reality Rannulf Bedwyn have an instant attraction for one another from the moment they set eyes on each other. Ralf believes Claire is an actress who knows her way around the bedroom and the theatre world. Claire looks at Ralf as a last adventure before being hidden away in a life of servitude.
This book grabs you from the first. Good read. I really More...
This book grabs you from the first. Good read. I really More...
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Aug 19, 2011
Michelle
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Slightly Wicked is the story of the Rannulf Bedwyn and Judith Law. Judith’s family is in a financial bind so she is on her way to live with her dreadful Aunt, to help care for her grandmother, when her stage coach overturns because of the thunderous rain. As she daydreams, a man on horseback comes to her rescue. He flirts and insinuates that they could spend the night at an Inn together. Judith goes along with his flirtation. Why not enjoy one night of passion and have a Wicked time with a man
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Jan 16, 2010
Nisha
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About the 3rd brother of the Bedwyn family, the notorious rake or rebel or whatever and the bootylicious girl from a pious family.
I know, Weird description, but Rannulf is one of the weirder characters, whose personality was nearly impossible to truly classify. Judith, on the other hand, is a beautiful, bootylicious woman with sinful red hair and a terrible self-esteem, due to her annoying family members (her father and her aunt).
Ranulf and Judith had this weird tension More...
I know, Weird description, but Rannulf is one of the weirder characters, whose personality was nearly impossible to truly classify. Judith, on the other hand, is a beautiful, bootylicious woman with sinful red hair and a terrible self-esteem, due to her annoying family members (her father and her aunt).
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Mar 21, 2008
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Jul 08, 2010
Katie
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I did not like this book as much as the one before it, but the one before it was my favorite, so there is bias there. It is still a perfectly good book, and an enjoyable one.
The romance here, at least in the beginning, is much more lighthearted than in other 'Slightly' books. There is never really any question of whether or not the main characters want each other - a song-and-dance that always takes a considerable amount of time. Instead, we have two characters who want each other More...
The romance here, at least in the beginning, is much more lighthearted than in other 'Slightly' books. There is never really any question of whether or not the main characters want each other - a song-and-dance that always takes a considerable amount of time. Instead, we have two characters who want each other More...
Sep 29, 2009
Terri
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Rannulf and Judith They meet each other when the stage coach turns over the sparks start to fly. They stay together for a while and have some great sex. She tells him she is this actress claire Campbell. When she leave its only to meet up with him again and he is now in pursuit of her. She is going to her aunt house to live there and help her out and with the weekend long party she finds Rannulf there. This is a great story and worth the read they marry. 5 days to read
May 23, 2010
Sarah
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I really enjoyed this one, more than I did Slightly Married. Judith is a GREAT female character - humble but also feisty and dreamy-eyed. There were plenty of times that she ranted off to someone who had it coming, and it was spectacular, since women in regency times usually tended to be simpering and whiny, at least in appearance. Rannulf was an enjoyable male character; he was honorable and amusing - though I have to say, I really can't wait to read Wulfric's romance...
Sep 22, 2007
Beth (moonivy)
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Read 9/18-9/19/07
Slightly Wicked is the second book in the Slightly/Bedwyn's series. It tells the story of Judith, a passionate young woman stuck in a life of drudgery as a poor relation to the altogether unpleasant Effingham family, and Rannulf, the charming, aimless third Bedwyn brother. Balogh spins a lovely, romantic tale out of this while also painting a picture of how truly horrid it must have been to be a poor and gently bred woman in Regency England. Recommended.
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Slightly Wicked is the second book in the Slightly/Bedwyn's series. It tells the story of Judith, a passionate young woman stuck in a life of drudgery as a poor relation to the altogether unpleasant Effingham family, and Rannulf, the charming, aimless third Bedwyn brother. Balogh spins a lovely, romantic tale out of this while also painting a picture of how truly horrid it must have been to be a poor and gently bred woman in Regency England. Recommended.
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Jan 05, 2010
Ashleighloveland
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three plus. Judith is a great heroine, she's a good girl, but she throws herself into the chance for one slurge of pleasure before becoming the poor relation slave to her tiresome aunt. And she's a passionate actress, he never suspects her innocents, she's got eggs and fears not. Really like her. Problematically, the tiresome aunt is a bit too tiresome, and the hero, while likable enough doesn't quite live up to Judith's verve.
Jul 13, 2011
Annabel Joseph
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Love love loved this book! Did not have any of the annoying repetition stuff that irritated me in the first book, or maybe I'm just used to it now, LOL.
This book soared for me because I adored Rannulf, and I admired Judith and her spirit in the face of all the stuff she had to put up with. I liked the comically shallow Julianne and I liked the historical feel of the novel. I just loved everything about this book! A+++
This book soared for me because I adored Rannulf, and I admired Judith and her spirit in the face of all the stuff she had to put up with. I liked the comically shallow Julianne and I liked the historical feel of the novel. I just loved everything about this book! A+++
Jan 14, 2012
Esta novela engancha desde el principio, ya que sale de lo común de la novela romántica de la chica recatada seducida por el libertino. Judith ansía una aventura y como se va a vivir con una tía rica y ya sabe que va a quedar para vestir santos, entonces decide pasar una noche de pasión con Rannulf. Lo hace y sigue su vida, feliz de haber conocido la experiencia.
Nov 23, 2011
Christine
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Yes, I was re-reading Mary Balogh instead of writing. Actually, I am reading her again to help get the historical flare right with the steampunk I'm working on. Neither here nor there.
I love all of the Slightly books. Rannulf's story is a sweet one in so many ways, the slightly flipped version of Cinderella. It's fun to see Rannulf switch from not wanting to be married to ready to drag Judith off to the alter, and yet I don't feel he comes across as a fool. Just a guy who doesn't kn More...
I love all of the Slightly books. Rannulf's story is a sweet one in so many ways, the slightly flipped version of Cinderella. It's fun to see Rannulf switch from not wanting to be married to ready to drag Judith off to the alter, and yet I don't feel he comes across as a fool. Just a guy who doesn't kn More...
Jan 07, 2011
Lynleigh
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Rannulf's story is definitely one of the better Balogh novels I have read so far. I'm not familiar with the Slightly series nor all the members of the Bedwyn family and still thoroughly enjoyed this book. I appreciate it when a series novel can stand alone on its own without boring the reader with ceaseless background information. Rannulf is a great character and I'm looking forward to Wolf's story.
Jan 01, 2011
Lucie
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3.5*, a theme with 'several night stand'
it hot at the beginning, a kind of cinderella story...
with a little suspense to light up the story..
Good read but not as wonderful as previous " Slightly Married " ...
I just love the performance of Wulfric Bedwyn, The Duke of Bewcastle 'always' in each of the series...his story I want to catch...so I have to be patient to read these series one by one...
it hot at the beginning, a kind of cinderella story...
with a little suspense to light up the story..
Good read but not as wonderful as previous " Slightly Married " ...
I just love the performance of Wulfric Bedwyn, The Duke of Bewcastle 'always' in each of the series...his story I want to catch...so I have to be patient to read these series one by one...
Apr 16, 2010
Danette
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This had a good plot. It did drag a little. It was so annoying how the heroine was treated by her relatives. The author seemed to want to get it through the readers head.....annoyingly.... book would have been really short though..... had to read to get the details for the happy ending.
