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Enter the sensual world of Nicole Jordan’s breathtaking Regency romances.
He is her most wicked fantasy . . . and no proper suitor for a lady.
Since the night Trey Deverill’s stunning kiss melted her senses, Antonia Maitland has harbored a fascination for the infamous adventurer. But Deverill is nothing Antonia needs in a husband, and when he abducts her–for her own protection–and then shockingly proposes marriage, a battle of wills ensues that proves dangerously irresistible.
Antonia’s charming wit and vibrant beauty make her England’s most sought-after heiress. Yet it’s her fiery spirit and awakening sensuality that stir a need in Deverill so fierce he would challenge the devil himself to possess her.
From the glittering ballrooms of London to the splendor of the Cornish coast, Deverill sweeps Antonia into unforgettable passion. But a treacherous plot threatens their lives and their chance for the grandest adventure of all: true love.
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London, June 1815
She didn’t look much like a damsel in distress, Deverill decided, watching Antonia Maitland across the crowded ballroom. Nothing like a young lady who needed his protection, her life endangered by a murderer. The potential victim of the very man she was privately engaged to wed.
Instead, she seemed in her element at the glittering ball, gowned in an exquisite confection—pearl gray gauze shot with silver—that must have cost a fortune. Of course, as one of England’s greatest heiresses, Miss Antonia Maitland could well afford to patronize the most fashionable modistes.
Yet the gown, while splendid, deserved only partial credit for her enchanting looks. Antonia positively glowed in the light of myriad candles burning in the crystal chandeliers overhead.
Deverill’s eyes narrowed at the unexpected lust that shot though him. Physically she little resembled the gangly, self-conscious girl he had met four years ago. She was as tall as he remembered, but her figure had ripened to slender, womanly curves, and she carried herself now with an elegance, a graceful self-assurance, that had only been hinted at then.
He would never forget their very first meeting—her endearing embarrassment at catching him in the nude—and then later that evening, her bold, completely unexpected request for a kiss.
At the time he’d thought Antonia utterly unique. Despite the advantages of wealth and luxury, she had fretted at the strictures society placed on young ladies, wishing she’d been born male so that she could control her father’s shipping empire and sail the world in search of adventure.
Her ambition was the only masculine thing about her, Deverill reflected, riveted by her brilliant smile. Certainly her appearance was purely feminine. Her coppery mane was darker now, a glorious deep auburn. That and her creamy white skin gave her a vibrancy that roused all his primal male instincts.
She was a beauty, no doubt about it. And reportedly her hand was sought by numerous gentlemen, despite her late father’s low birth and breeding.
This morning, Mrs. Peeke, the Maitland housekeeper and a longtime friend of Deverill’s, had proudly summed up her mistress’s success: Antonia was genuinely popular with London’s fashionable set, accepted in society by virtue of her own lively charm and her claim to genteel blood on her mother’s side. And naturally, her vast inheritance.
At present, she was surrounded by a flock of her ardent admirers, including her betrothed, the refined, aristocratic Baron Heward.
Her betrothal was the prime reason Deverill was here in England. He’d returned to London after more than a year’s absence, summoned by the housekeeper’s fearful letter, imputing that Antonia was in danger. Samuel Maitland had died last year, supposedly of heart failure, yet Mrs. Peeke suspected differently—that he’d actually been poisoned by Lord Heward after a violent argument when Maitland had withdrawn his permission for the baron to wed his daughter.
Deverill’s promise to investigate had brought him to this ball this evening in search of Antonia. He planned to renew the acquaintance and question her about her betrothal before deciding how to proceed.
It was not much of a secret that she and Lord Heward had a private understanding. They’d been betrothed only days before her father’s death, but at Antonia’s insistence had put off any formal declaration for a proper year of mourning. According to the housekeeper, the official announcement of their betrothal would be made public subsequent month at a betrothal ball, with the wedding to take place three weeks later, after the banns were called. Once they were wed, Mrs. Peeke feared, Heward wo
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Well, one thing you can count on from Nicole Jordan, and that's repetition; repetition from novel to novel and repetition of words over and over in the same novel. Similar to her other two novels I've read, there's little substance to WICKED FANTASY other than the incessant, interminable and repetitive introspection/meanderings from the hero and heroine. And then there's the sensual coupling. WICKED FANTASY contains endless passages of the hero thinking about the heroine and/or the heroine thinking about the hero.
The beginning 30-40 pages were mildly interesting, the rest was a horrible blur. I kid you not. I still won't back down from thoroughly enjoying her novel THE WARRIOR, but lord almighty, Nicole Jordan has zero creativity, and THE WARRIOR is the best of the lot.
Trey Deverill, known to all as Deverill (pronunciation intentionally close to Devil), is the epitome of perfection. His towering presence, massive shoulders, heavily-muscled and chiseled frame (something Jordan diligently reminds us at every turn), handsome looks, considerate nature, and all-around good-guy personality lend credence to this embodiment of perfection. The book would have us believe that he challenges the heroine, but mostly I saw a conciliatory, placating and servile disposition towards his heroine. THE WARRIOR's hero Ranulf challenged his heroine, while WICKED FANTASY's hero Deverill is something of an abiding slave with the looks and frame of a Greek God. I can almost picture Deverill in the toga garb ready to service and pleasure his heroine Antonia at her behest. WICKED FANTASY would have us believe that Deverill "kidnapping" Antonia shows his "high-handedness." Hardly. Being the perfect good guy that he is, he refuses to force her to leave the danger, and he basically begs her to come. She follows willingly. He then plays the maid after her.
Towards the end, Deverill like some impotent puppy dog without any will of his own, as Antonia saves him, then has him fall into the infamous jealousy trap. It's funny, I think a hundred people came out of the woodwork to help Deverill towards the end: the Guardians (exclusive club devoted to protection), titled members of Society, Bow Street runners, and our heroine Antonia. All of that against 1 villain, a villain he out-weighs and towers over. Too funny. And still Deverill needed Antonia to shoot the villain to save his life. [laughs] So what good is all that brawn if not for circumstances like the end of this novel? Apparently for the heroine to moon over -- repetitively.
I thought it was childish for a thrice-widowed Lady to encourage our heroine Antonia into an affair with Deverill, noting the rarity of passion and how Antonia should take advantage of such passion wherever she finds it. Antonia consents, resolving to keep love out of it. Uhuh, as if that's ever been possible for women experiencing impassioned lovemaking.
When she flaunts herself in the nude before Deverill, Deverill melts away, his decision to distance himself from Antonia long forgotten. Deverill tried to convince her to marry him before when he compromises her virginity, but that failed. As recompense for compromising her virginity and not allowing him to marry her, he distances himself emotionally and physically from Antonia, hoping to minimize the damage to her reputation. Only to have her seduce him. I thought he should have demanded marriage before he agreed to pleasure as she requested.
I found Antonia and her emotions too childish. The entire romance between our lead pair was gawd awful.
There's no plotting, no settings, no substantive characterizations, and the ending was terrible.
The Story (briefly).
The beautiful Miss Antonia Maitland is a skilled marksman, heiress to a vast fortune left by her late father, and predictably stubborn. After her late father dies, her housekeeper Mrs. Peake suspects her betrothed Lord Heward for poisoning him. Mrs. Peake also believes her father intended to break the engagement which ultimately prompted Heward to kill Antonia's father.
Mrs. Peake sends for her trusted friend Mr. Trey Deverill to help save Antonia, a reputed adventurer helping the government capture pirates and baddies. Deverill & Antonia reacquaint themselves after meeting briefly 4 years earlier and share an instant attraction. A quagmire of emotional musings and introspection ensues from both the hero and heroine. When the villain Heward frames Deverill for a murder he didn't commit, Deverill escapes imprisonment to entreat Antonia to come with him.
I'm really not sure the rest is even worth mentioning, it dissolves from there.
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In a moment of embarrassing impropriety, walking in on a stark naked man emerging from his bath, will forever shape and twist one woman's life. Awakening dormant and untapped desires not yet explored...
A sixteen-year-old Antonia Maitland will never forget the day she walked in on Trey Deverill in his entire glorious splendor. That bathroom plunder will be permanently etched in her mind. Deverill is a visiting business acquaintance of Antonia's father, Samuel Maitland. After dinner they encounter each other again, which leads to Deverill enlightening Antonia with her very first kiss.
Four years later, Antonia is betrothed to James Heward and missing her dearly departed father. Just before their official betrothal is to be announced, Deverill steps back into Antonia's life. Deverill returns to England after getting word that the circumstances surrounding Samuel Maitland death may not have been heart failure. Lord Heward's whispered involvement and betrothal to Antonia, has Deverill's suspicions on high alert. When Deverill comes face to face with Antonia, she is no longer a gangly young girl, but a ripe and luscious siren. Their attraction to one another is immediate and intense.
Wicked Fantasy follows in the footsteps of Master of Temptation and Lord of Seduction (Paradise series). Wicked Fantasy could be read as a stand-alone, but you will be running out the door to get the rest of this sensual series!
When it comes to creating drama, majesty and passionate gratification, Ms. Jordan does not disappoint! Ms. Jordan penned another scorching historical that titillates and stimulates the senses. Drawing the reader in by mastering of a storyline woven articulately and executed faultlessly! The dialogue between the characters is the crowning touch, with its strong sensuous contents. Ms. Jordan is one of the best in her field of historical romance and this should be an award winning year for her!
The flame-haired beauty mesmerizes Deverill. Antonia's alluring zest for life and unconventional attitude captivates and pulls at Deverill's unrequited soul. Antonia is fantasizing and dreaming about the carnal devil incessantly. Deverill's sexual allure and commanding presence, is exhilarating to Antonia.
With Heward dangerously connected to Antonia, Deverill can not fail her, having the demons from his past mistakes still haunting close. Yet, he can not afford nor desires anything remotely permanent. Deverill's commitments lie with the Guardian and his quest to help mankind. Sometimes what one thinks they crave, does not the outcome make.
If you are a fan of Ms. Jordan's or looking for a sexually intoxicating historical filled with action and adventure then hurry to get your copy of Wicked Fantasy by Nicole Jordan today! It's a must read historical for 2005!
Reviewed by Janalee Ruschhaupt, 2007
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This was my very first title from Nicole Jordan, and I will admit, it was sitting on my "to be read" shelf for quite a while. I took it with me on vacation, and it was the perfect book for realxing in the sun. Light and fast paced, with likeable characters, a good story, and steamy scenes. NJ is a good writer and spins a fun tale. I will be reading the other books in her Paradise series to be sure.
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Poorly written. The characters were uninteresting. The conversations were stiff. The plot was stupid. I skipped and skimmed to get through it.
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This is the 4th book by NJ that I have read in the past few months. I also read "The Lover" (didn't care for it), "Lord of Seduction" (average) and "Master of Temptation" (fair at best). I selected and bought a few books at one time by this author as the reviews by readers was strong and her plot lines all seemed appealing when I read about them in advance. I guess the biggest drawback to me in most of her books once I was done reading, is that she writes about sex ALL the time. The sex scenes happen too early in the book, too often (practically every other chapter) and the rest of the story falls away in light of so many sex passages. She is tasteful in her writing and it is always appealing so, that's not the problem. She simply takes a good thing and overdoes it. If you are a reader that simply wants lots of sex scenes and limited anything else - this is the author for you. If you crave deep characters, interesting plots lines and then some serious sexual anticipation and intensity on the side - this isn't the author for you.
On a positive note, I do think this author is very talented and has lots of potential but, it gets lost along the way. After four books now, I can say they all share a pattern and my guess is the other books I still have to read will all follow suit. Perhaps this is the "niche" NJ and her editor and publisher all want for her to fall into - the "sexy and smutty" author. I think her ability is greater than this but, she gets stuck in this quagmire and it gets dull very fast. That's too bad. Maybe as she develops in the future she'll tone this down and become the writer I think she could be. I noticed from other reviews if this is the type of book you like, high marks. If you are critical of it, low marks. As expected.
This book, "Wicked Fantasy" was simply a continuation of the other two books in the series LofS and MofT. Although I would give this last book higher marks than the very first two it still fell into it's predictable pattern - just a little later than the earlier books. Lots of sex, limited character development and a dull and uncreative plot line. Like the other books in the series, I just never connected well with Deverill or Antonia. He was an interesting but, not very dynamic or mysterious hero. He was hot looking, loyal and had some past blemishes but, nothing remarkable. Antonia seemed a bit sheltered and spoiled and followed daddy's orders to the point of being a bit one sided and dull and then suddenly she wants to be a woman of high adventure - almost like two characters in one. So...she was sometimes interesting, sometimes not. I would say out of the three books, at least this hero and heroine each had some redeeming qualities and more likeable traits that made reading much easier than the earlier books.
All of the earlier characters from the previous two books showed up again in this book - Max and Caro, Lady Isabelle, Sir Gawain, Thorne & Diana etc. If I had really liked all these earlier characters it would have been interesting to hear about them again but, since I never got into these characters - revisiting them was empty for me.
I think if you are a long term romance reader and have developed a finer taste and higher appreciation for really good historical romances, a book like this will be fine to pass the time but, will never really stand out or be one you keep in your personal library for all time. NJ clearly has her fans - as all authors do. But...she is not for me or it appears to some others with more discriminating tastes.
I would recommend some other authors if you are looking for intensity, emotion, anticipation along with passion, deep characters and a touch of humour and interesting plot lines. I love a good romance like other readers of this genre and a sexy and hot hero and heroine can never be over-done but...I don't think every author can write a really good story. I think a lot of authors do good enough to please the masses but, it's the really special ones I am interested in after 20 years of romance reader. Enjoy this author if she works for you. If she doesn't, there are certainly other really special authors and books out there. (Brenda Joyce, Katherine Sutcliffe, Meagen McKinney, Judith McNaught, Lisa Kleyaps. New authors - Cathy Maxwell, Victoria Alexander, Gaelen Foley, Jillian Hunter, Patricia Grasso, Laura Guhrke, Jacquie D'Alessandro, Sabrina Jefferies,
Mia Ryan, Christina Dodd and Susan Wiggs).
I gave Nicole Jordan three stars for being decent over-all but, not much more. I won't give one or two stars as the writing itself was fine and didn't deserve a negative rating like that. On the other hand, I can't give four or five stars as the content and interest was clearly missing. So...she gets down the middle for trying but, no more as she didn't step out of the box to bring more to the table. This book was simply a continuation of ... Read More
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