A rebellious lady. A highwayman with a secret. And one kiss that changes everything.
I love discovering an author whose writing completely pulls you in—and Darcy Burke did exactly that for me with Her Wicked Ways. This was one of those stories I picked up out of curiosity and couldn’t put down.
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Her Wicked Ways by Darcy Burke
Publish Date: May 6, 2012
Genre: Historical Romance
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
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Book Description
SHE WAS HIS SAVIOR Banished from London for her reckless behavior, Lady Miranda Sinclair is robbed by a dashing highwayman en route to the country. By offering him a kiss in lieu of the jewels she had to leave behind, she commits the very type of act that caused her exile. When her dour guardians extend her punishment to performing charitable work at the local orphanage, she's further tempted by the home's owner, a provincial gentleman who stirs her passion in a most wicked way. HE WAS HER DOWNFALL Desperate to save his orphanage from financial catastrophe, Montgomery "Fox" Foxcroft leads a double life as a highwayman. The arrival of wealthy, well-connected Miranda, whose kiss he can't forget, presents a lawful opportunity to increase his coffers. His problems seem solved-until she rejects his suit. Out of options and falling for the heiress, Fox must risk what principles he has left and take advantage of her wicked ways-even if it ruins them both.Why You’ll Love This Book
- ✔ A bold, unconventional heroine who actually grows
- ✔ A swoon-worthy hero with depth and heart
- ✔ Secret identity + highwayman trope
- ✔ Emotional transformation and redemption
- ✔ Strong chemistry with just the right amount of tension
My Review
What a wonderful debut! This is the kind of story that grabs you from the very first chapter and refuses to let go—I read it in less than 12 hours.
At first, Miranda didn’t win me over. She came across as spoiled and impulsive, but as her story unfolded, it became clear there was more beneath the surface. Her actions felt rooted in a need for attention and love from parents who failed her—and that added a layer of depth I really appreciated.
Watching her transformation was one of the most rewarding parts of the story. From someone hesitant to even help at the orphanage to someone who fully immersed herself in caring for the children—it felt genuine and earned.
And then there’s Fox…
A hero trying to do the right thing in impossible circumstances will always get me. His struggle to save the orphanage while living a double life added tension and heart to the story, and his connection with Miranda felt natural and compelling.
Together, they were perfectly matched—her fire balancing his quiet strength.
“Miranda. I have loved you for so long. I can barely remember a time when I didn’t. Not for your money. Or your beauty. For you.”
The chemistry between these two? Absolutely undeniable. The tension builds beautifully, and when it finally pays off—it’s worth it.
And I have to mention Jasper… I’m already intrigued and looking forward to his story.
Final Thoughts
If you love historical romance with emotional depth, strong character growth, and a touch of danger, Her Wicked Ways is absolutely worth picking up.
Darcy Burke quickly became an author I wanted to keep reading—and this book is exactly why.
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What an exciting review, it definitely makes me want to read that book which is also the kind of story I like to read, so one more to add to my pile, thanks Kat, see you tomorrow then !!
ReplyDelete@BlackTulipI know you will like this and the entire series. Thanks for commenting and see you back tomorrow!
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