Review: Our Wicked Mistake by Emma Wildes
November 6, 2010 
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Our Wicked Mistake
by Emma Wildes
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Signet
Available: October 5, 2010
Genre: Historical Romance
When blackmail turns to murder, Madeline May turns to the notorious Viscount Altea, a man used to dealing with men of ill repute, and a man she despises with every fiber of her being.
From the very moment of their first meeting-and one unforgettable night of passion-Luke Daudet knew she was different. And when he received her fateful entreaty, he knew he would not be able to stay away…
Reviewed by: Amy
You know you have stumbled upon a good story when an author creates such vivid physical and emotional images with her words that you can almost see the picture unfold in your mind. Emma Wildes created just that in Our Wicked Mistake, the second book in the Notorious Bachelors trilogy. And while this story was not as lighthearted as My Lord Scandal, its intensity and strength of characters had me enjoying it just the same.
Madeline “Madge” May has herself in quite the predicament. She’s being blackmailed, has taken matters into her own hands in dealing with the blackmailer and has now created a mess she does not know how to get out of. Despite their differences and the one night stand of heated passion they shared a year ago, Madge calls upon Luke Daudet (Viscount Altea) for help, knowing she can trust him above all others. After receiving her summons, Luke realizes the “knight in shining armor” role is not one he tends to play, but nevertheless he arrives and feels compelled to help. Once Luke fixes Madge’s mess, he still can’t shake the attraction toward her. Mindful of the potential risk to her reputation and opposed to a committed relationship, he decides to not act on his desires.
However, Madge, a widow who is not looking to marry again, still has other ideas in mind and propositions Luke to become her secret lover. Having loved and lost so much in the past, Luke cannot resist this easy, no strings attached affair. During their liaisons, Luke and Madge try to maintain personal walls, but they slowly crumble as both begin to work through tragic past losses and consider loving again.
Ms. Wildes skillfully developed the primary and secondary characters, which helped offset the noticeably weak blackmail plot. I am always a sucker for the strong, yet vulnerable tortured hero and Luke fit the mold like a glove. However, his kindness, thoughtfulness and considerate nature was unmistakably evident which made you love him all the more. The fun and flirty banter that Luke and Madge exchanged was as sultry as their seductive words and actions shared between the sheets. As the reader, I could visualize Luke’s clever grin and captivating eyes whether going head to head with Madge in conversation or whispering to her in bed that he was at her mercy and she should “do as you like.” The secondary characters, Luke’s sister Elizabeth and her childhood friend Miles were a refreshing addition to the story as they awkwardly danced around their true feelings and transformed their lifelong friendship into a deep, sensual love. Our Wicked Mistake delivered passionate characters, heartwarming moments, and steamy love scenes. All in all, it was a satisfying historical read that left me dreamy for my own Viscount and anticipating His Sinful Secret, the final book in the trilogy.
Favorite Quotes:
” That one night was imprinted so clearly on her mind that Madeline could almost taste his kiss, feel the hardness of muscle and sinew under her questing fingertips, not to mention the delicious erotic friction as he moved with seductive expertise between her legs….”
“There were times when he wished he didn’t feel so deeply. The brittle facade did not match the inner man. However we appear, we all have our demons.”
Books in this series:
- My Lord Scandal (Notorious Bachelors)
- Our Wicked Mistake (Notorious Bachelors, #2)
- His Sinful Secret (Notorious Bachelors, #3)
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I am sure it would have left me dreaming for my own viscount too, now wouldn't that be something
Awesome review as always Amy.
This is definitely a series I want to read…a vulnerable, tortured hero? swoon.
Thanks for the great review Amy. I've really been enjoying hist rom lately and this looks like a series I need to add to my TBR.
Blodeuedd-Luke was a sweet and sexy Viscount. Total dream material!
Tori-Thanks girl! Like you, I have enjoyed this historical series a lot.
Mandi- Luke is swoon material and I just want to rub him in all the right places
Sophia- I think you would enjoy the series. They are not "heavy" reads but very enjoyable!
I'm always on the lookout for a good historical! I love that quote and I need a good historical dreamy hero.
You said: "You know you have stumbled upon a good story when an author creates such vivid physical and emotional images with her words that you can almost see the picture unfold in your mind." I have to read this book! Any book that generates that comment I need to find! Thank you for the review!