I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I have not read the previous entry in the series, but this is not a problem for me as the author has crafted a story that stands perfectly well on its own.
Nicholas Eastwood is the black sheep of the family. Thanks to his heroism in war, he is to be rewarded with a title that surpasses that of his father and older brother. All he must do is remain scandal-free while the House of Lords and the Prince Regent deliberate.
Adelaide Bursnell, is believed dead by her family after she is sent away in secrecy and disgrace. Returning now to hold the man who seduced her accountable, she seeks to regain all that she has lost.
Can these two people but their past behind them and avoid the scandal that hovers around them?
This is an interesting read with well-developed characters.I would recommend it to anyone who loves a devilish Rakehell and a determined woman.

Any book that opens with a Mary Oliver quote is aiming high - - and Elizabeth Bright hit her mark! Loved this newest book, Lady Gone Wicked. Don’t want to spoil any of the developments in the plot, I’ll just say that I was shocked by how many times the heroine’s story & experience brought me to tears. I am NOT a crier, could probably count on one hand how many times a book has made me cry, but Lady Gone Wicked did it! And they were the BEST tears, ones pulled up by pure empathy for Adelaide. Reading Twice As Wicked is not an absolute requirement but I do think it would help to make this book’s story more rich. Side note: love the developing story for the Duke of Wessex and Eliza Benton, I sincerely hope their story is next! Heads up, this book has some steamy, descriptive love scenes and a bit of off-color language (all wonderful IMO!) - a tame regency in vein of Georgette Heyer it is NOT.

A great addition to the Wicked Secrets series. So, we were all lead to believe that Adelaide might have died but she comes back and needs to become respectable before scandal catches up with her. Nicholas needs to maintain his respectability so he can get his reward from the Crown. I love Ms. Bright’s writing style. It is engaging and funny. Secrets, misunderstandings, and cake fights, this story has it all. Seeing Nicholas try to maintain control over his feelings is the highlight of the story for me.

I still have more questions. Will Montrose see a happy ending? He deserves one. What about Freesia? Who does she marry? Also, looking forward to the adventures of Wessex and Eliza. Love Wessex.