I was not able to engage with this book. I did not find the characters sympathetic nor the plot interesting enough to continue. I could not read past the first quarter of the book. Therefore I will not be reviewing it.

Julie Anne Long writes historical romances that are the perfect blend of historically accurate AND modern zest. Her books are always a great mix of romance, humor, and emotional suspense. I loved both of these characters, and while there was a similar feel in some ways to Long’s previous books (it’s particularly reminiscent of What I Did For A Duke) it’s still unique enough to hold interest.  I read this in one sitting, it was delightful. I actually liked it more than the previous two in this new series.

This is the third book in The Palace of Rogues series and it is my least favorite. The pacing and relationship build up is incredibly slow. From the beginning, Lady Lillias Vaughn and Hugh Cassidy are fascinated by each other. They bicker and fight, but the sexual tension is there and they absolutely sizzle! Their relationship takes forever to come into fruition, but when it happens it's magic.  

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC for an honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley for a arc copy for a honest review.   

 I'm Only Wicked with You, at first it was a slow pace..  It was a slow burn not my cup of tea.  The story was just okay I’m giving this book 3 stars 

Happy Reading 
Lisa

This book was given to me from netgalley in return for my honest review.

Trope: different stations in life, an American and English love story.

This story is about Lillias a sharp tongued daughter of a Earl, and Hugh who once was american soldier. This story takes place in England. Lilly is a beauty, and all men of England dream of having her as their wife. Hugh is American from New York. He is smart, hard working and building his dreams. He is  handsome, and his smile is so beautiful it blinds the ladies from all acts of life and station.

Hugh is in England looking for a friend's daughter from America who ran away to England, and Lillias is bored with her life. With her boredom she acts out. While smoking a cheroot, Hugh catches her. Takes the cheroot and steps on it, and that's how they met. There is instant attraction between the two but they both fight against their feelings. They bicker back and forth challenging eachother through conversations and knowing words without other people knowing it. They fight until the feelings are so strong they can't resist. 

Their first kiss was behind closed curtains and someone opens the curtains. They get caught in the act in front of her parents, and other aristocrats.  With his quick reaction trying to save her reputation, he immediately opens his mouth and claims they are engaged to be married. That they are waiting for her parents blessing.

They carry out this act for a few days and go their separate ways. But with their feelings flying high they both fall in love and come back to eachother. 

This book started off really slow, and it also introduced the main characters into the book at a slower pace. The book didn't speed up until 60% into the story. There's about two kisses throughout the book, and one scene where they had sex twice. Though the scene was well described, to me It's on the lower side for steam.  But did have some sexual tension through the book. The plot was wonderful and unique. Character build up was ok. I felt like I knew the characters but they were still strangers. Relationship build up was also slow, and I felt they both were lost and confused for a long time. I'm just happy they both were smart enough to see that they belonged together because they both almost ended up with other people.

How does this series just keep getting better? I loved the first two, and this one as much if not more. The concept and supporting characters are layered, endearing, and fun, and the romance between Hugh and Lillias is great. (Not to mention, their slow-burn sexual tension is off the charts!) I hope Julie Anne Long will return to The Grand Palace on the Thames in future books.