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The Duke is Wicked

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I Loved It! The Duke is Wicked takes off right from the start and will keep you spellbound from the moment you begin this mystical journey with Sebastian and Delaney as a tangled web of finding love and the supernatural are weaved in this rollercoaster ride in this action-packed adventure along with appearances from characters from the previous novels, since they're family now. Tracy Sumner has given readers a book that is well-written, filled it with great cast of characters that come off the pages and pull you into this emotional ride that keeps you involved until the very end, numerous and witty dialogue and with a strong plot that bring this read together perfectly! Delaney and Sebastian travel on a heartfelt journey as both try to come to terms with their "gift" in this romance filled with drama, searing passion, grief, trials and tribulations, turmoil and as the suspense builds and tensions escalate with uncertainties abound that will keep you entralled from the beginning to the end in this outstanding story!

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The plot and world of this book are great and very creative and the characters all have their own distinctive voices and you really find yourself caring for them as they are. This is a story of enemies to friends to lover's or are they. This story can be read as a stand alone but you will lose so much of why the characters act like they do. I highly recommend reading the other books in the series before this one so you can identify with the characters more.

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His dad believed Sebastion had killed his mother and unborn child. He was a kind-hearted soul and tried very hard not to believe his father. The Duke of Ashcroft had his son stick his hand in a fountain.
It was nice and his father would not let him move it.
As a man, he took a commission and went into the military. He was the third son so it really didn't matter until it did. His family was dead from cholera and now he was a duke. He did not feel like a duke.
Delaney Temple was a rich American and was just one of two. Her brother Case had always looked after her. She had a special gift, her Attic, it was an area in her mind where she kept all the information of any kind stored. He had put together a group called the League of Lords. It gathers as many Mystical people as he could and together they taught, learned to use their powers, and control it. Case was normal but even as close as they were, they could not share this.
He never had friends until he met Julian.
I very much enjoyed this story, there was action, fading, burning, and a lot of sorting through their gifts. The characters are amazing and seem to be quite knowledgeable. I loved the thought that they were family. He had never had one. It was always nice to have brothers.
I received this ARC from Net Galley and voluntarily reviewed it.

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I almost lost interest in the book. I say almost because after picking it up again the third time to finish what I started, I found myself embroiled in everything that was happening in the book. I enjoyed the characters so much. i could be friends with. This was a very enjoyable read!

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This is the my first book by the author. I read a first three chapters and realized I needed to go back and read the previous books in this series. Which I did and enjoyed the 2. But honestly I guess this book could be read as a stand alone, maybe for some.

Anyways, the books interesting premise of the supernatural powers in Regency Ton characters.
In this book it’s the Duke with Pyroabilities. The guys keep their league under wraps except of course for their spouses. In the case of Sebastian, Duke of Ashcroft who faces perils because of his ability, in comes the American Delaney Temple trying to uncover the secrets.

Interesting permise but in between the events are dragged out and the villains fall flat.
I wish there had been a more strength to the story.

3.5 stars really.

But I will definitely read more by this author.

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Spectacular! Delaney and Sebastian are not destined to be together yet they are!
In a world where the odds are against them they come together as one.
In this mystical Victorian era romance anything is possible.
Tracy Summer has written another winner.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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I absolutely fell in love with this book! The love/hate relationship between Delaney and Sebastian was intoxicating, I couldn't wait for the scenes between them. The supporting characters were intriguing and essential to the story. I am definitely going to be watching for more books by Tracy Sumner.

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This is Delaney and Sebastian’s story. The story was so absorbing. He was a magical lord trying to protect his magical friends. She was magical but she was being blackmailed. They had a strong connection. Their relationship had many twists and turns. They couldn’t stay away from each other. I loved the story. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.

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Sebastian and Delaney were a wonderful story. Both of them are brought together by a mysterious blackmailer and only sequestered in the country can they find that they were meant for one another. This story was wonderful and brought the mystical powers of two wonderful people together.

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I knew this was the 3rd book, but it wasn't a great stand-alone effort. There was so much half-baked detail that clearly came from previous books that I was irritated most of the book. I really wanted a better explanation of Delaney and how her story really connected to the League. It felt like the author jumped over scenes without finishing them, leaving the reader wondering what happened.

I was provided with an ARC of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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So steamy!
Really starting to get into historical romance and so glad I picked this one up and read it!
A fun steamy read!

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Great addition to this series. Sebastian is a fire thrower, who has suffered because of his curse. Along comes Delaney, a woman with magic of her own. They are surrounded by a supporting cast of other friends with supernatural abilities of their own. I loved the pace of the story, the sad and tender moments, and the anticipation of the story of The League of Lords.

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The plot and world of this book are great and very creative and the characters all have their own distinctive voices and you really find yourself caring for them as they are. I will admit I'm a sucker for the enemies to lovers trope, but this is a prime example of it being done well. As the third in the series, I think it is the perfect addition to follow the first two books and will satisfy the Bridgerton itch we all know too well as of late. This book is an easy read that lets the mind relax and unwind.

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This is an excellent book. The bit of supernatural gives it a twist I was not expecting. I thoroughly enjoyed it. A duke and a commoner form America fall in love at first sight. Their story is fun, exciting, full of twists, and will keep you turning the pages.

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