Review: Review
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 20, 2014
From the very first page I really enjoyed this story. I really loved the world Lauren Smith created and I felt myself being compelled by the world and the era of ‘The League of Rogues’. I didn’t quite know what I could expect about the historical romance genre but what I certainly didn’t expect is the passion and romance this book had. This book takes place in the 19th century and in ‘Wicked Designs’ we really get the best out of that time. Handsome dukes, the amazing English ‘old’ language, beautiful gowns and beautiful estates. But this book is also very sexy, romantic and full of knee-weakening moments. I just loved every page of this book.The character I liked the most was definitely Emily. I loved how strong and independent she was. Even though she lives in the 19th century where woman aren’t allowed much she tries to be strong and demands respect from the man she loves. She is a very strong and educated person and if I would live in the 19th century she would totally be my role model. Emily also loves books and reading.. I mean what book loving woman would not like her? LOLI also really liked Godric. He tried to be this hard and angry man but with Emily he just can’t pull this ‘angry’ side off. I loved how passionately he is and how he slowly changed, throughout the book, into this kind and caring guy.And off course I really liked ‘The League of Rogues’. The friendship these guys have is just amazing. I’m totally jealous of their friendship. They fight each other if necessary, they trust each other without doubt and always have each other’s backs. They truly care about each other.I also really liked the fact that there is still a lot of mystery around ‘The League of Rogues’. We learn some stuff about them in this book. But there is a lot we don’t know about them and that keeps this book very interesting.‘Wicked Designs’ is definitely going on my favorite list. I loved this book, the characters and the era. I couldn’t get enough and I’m determined to read more historical romance in the future. Lauren Smith has definitely got a new fan.