Nominated for the prestigious romance Rita award!“Rice is a master storyteller. A wonderful blend of humor, pathos, adventure, and charm, this page-turner is book one in Rice’s promising Rebellious Sons series.” —Shelley Mosley, BooklistJohn Fitzhugh Wyckerly has been the spare heir all his life, supporting himself with gambling and charm. The news that he’s inherited the bankrupt title of Earl … gambling and charm. The news that he’s inherited the bankrupt title of Earl of Danecroft shatters his indolent world. Even penniless, he’s always paid his debts, but now the estate’s creditors are closing in. He can fake his death and run for cover, or accept overwhelming responsibility and find a rich wife, one who will also accept his illegitimate terror of a daughter.
On his way to find an heiress, he meets Abigail Merriweather, who is neither rich nor aristocratic, but she can tame The Terror and stomp cockroaches. Unfortunately, she needs a wealthy, powerful man who will fight her father’s executor and retrieve her four half-siblings. When an unexpected inheritance falls into Abby’s lap, she sets out for London to seek a lawyer.
Can Fitz charm his practical Abby into trusting him to save her siblings when it’s doubtful that he can even save himself? And can Abby surrender reason and logic for the folly of love offered by a man who can have any woman he wants but insists he wants only her?
* Nominated for the prestigious Romance Writers of America RITA® award!
* Booklist Top Ten Romance
Rebellious Sons Series
Prequel Novella: Incomparable Lord Meath
Book #1: Wicked Wyckerly
Book #2: Devilish Montague
Book #3: Notorious Atherton
Book #4: Formidable Lord Quentin
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I loved this book. It’s a keeper.
I rarely rate a book with 5 stars but I thoroughly enjoyed Wicked Wykerly. The romantic lead characters Friz and Maddy are all wrong for each other and yet perfect. As he adjusts to becoming an earl to a financially bankrupt estate, she must adjust to becoming an heiress from previously managing a small farm. As they both encounter multiple problems in this well written plot, they find that working together is their best solution but ultimately may not be possible due to society’s expectations. Numerous interesting characters aide the plot, especially the butler in the earl’s estate.
The Regency period is one of my favorites. The customs and manner of talking, as depicted in everything “Regency” I’ve read, are hilarious to me. Even though the outcome is easy to determine, the twists & turns the characters take just make the reading fun. These characters were different than most and I loved them! A great read!
Loved the references to the scientists of the time.
Couldn’t put it down.
An easy read, some humor, a bit of steam, and a happy ending.
Book was amusing and light-hearted
Easy and enjoyable read. Hard to put down.
Good book. Really enjoyed this author’s writing style.
I can’t wait to read more of her books.
Super good!
Loved the characters in this book, all of them! The next books in the series should be great. It was a cute, funny story of the couple meeting and falling in love. Highly recommend.
Dragged a bit. Wouldn’t read again.
Always fun and witty. I love Patricia Rice’s stories!
Enjoyed the characters.
interesting, a little sexually descriptive
Aside from blushing myself while reading of Abby and Fitz ‘s romance, I enjoyed the dedication of the characters to their combined family. Something about a man loving the object of his affection gets to me every time!
An absolute delight to read “Wicked Wyckerly” (Rebellious Sons Historical Romance Series, #1) by Patricia Rice. Promises to be a simply delightful series. A blend of humor, suspense, romance and charm makes a terrific blend with romance and a bit of danger added into the mix for a page turning adventure.
I enjoyed watching the h/h come to terms with their circumstances and move forward. The heroine was brave, smart, and determined to regain the guardianship of her siblings. The hero needed a heiress to help rejuvenate his bankrupt estate. He never expected to meet our heroine, nor her him.
Powerful, and compelling, with witty banter and the power of love, brings forth an amazing story. Well written with well developed and charming characters. The storyline definitely draw my interest and admiration for the characters. Masterfully written. Can’t wait to read book 2 in this impressive series.
I loved the characters of this book. The descriptions are sometimes so funny I laughed out loud. It finished too soon, I wanted more. I will want to read the rest of the series. The future series characters were introduced in this book so I have a hint of the future. I will definitely read the rest.
Loved this!