Not an easy combination for any author. Ms. Ranney does an excellent job and leaves the reader wanting more. Historical readers will definitely appreciate Karen Ranney's attention to detail. Keep a cool glass of water handy for getting through the steamy love scenes, and tissues are a must. All in all, this is one to be read, reread, and recommended.
Exceptional research blends the plot into a seamless tapestry of delight and splendor.
Characters drawn larger than life act on a stage of tension and the romance exceeds all expectations. Gift yourself with the purchase of Upon a Wicked Time and settle in for the read of your life. Upon a Wicked Time is a sensual, emotional tale, laced with decadence and bright moments of humor. The prose is excellent, and the main characters are so well drawn that readers will feel like they know them intimately. I admired its details, characterizations, evocative writing, wry humor, and ingenuity.