'Wicked in Winter' by Scarlett Scott follows the story of Dev, a wealthy merchant looking to improve his family's reputation by marrying Lady Emilia, the daughter of a Duke who has fallen on hard times due to gambling. The plot revolves around their tumultuous relationship, starting as enemies but eventually developing into lovers within their marriage. The writing style is described as well-written with an interesting storyline that focuses on character development and the push and pull dynamic between the main characters, Dev and Emilia.

Characters:

Characters display varying degrees of likability and depth, with the heroine's evolution and the hero's superficiality creating mixed impressions, while secondary characters enhance the narrative.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is a mix of well-executed prose with entertaining elements, but it also suffers from rushed dialogues and excessive detail in romantic scenes.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features an unlikable heroine and a hero whose motivation raises doubts, overshadowed by the presence of secondary characters and serving primarily as a setup for future narrative arcs.

Setting:

Set in a Regency-inspired environment, the novel embraces themes of social status and wealthy interactions.

Pacing:

The pacing shows inconsistency, with a rushed feeling in certain developments and uneven momentum throughout the book.

Notes:

Scarlett Scott has a series called Wicked Winters, which consists of 14 books.

The series revolves around the Winter family, including both legitimate and illegitimate siblings.

Some readers feel the characters lack depth and find them unlikable at times.

Dev, the hero, is a self-made wealthy merchant aiming to improve his reputation.

Emilia, the heroine, is the daughter of a Duke who has fallen on hard times due to gambling.

The chemistry between Dev and Emilia is praised for creating interesting moments in their storyline.

The series features various tropes, including the beloved self-made man seeking an aristocratic lady.

Wicked Winters combines romance with steamy scenes, making it appealing for readers of romance novels.

Readers recommend starting the series from the beginning for the best experience, as books are interconnected.

Many find quick and satisfying endings with minimum angst in the novellas of this series.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The content warnings for the book include explicit sexual content and themes related to societal pressures and class issues.

Has Romance?

The book contains a high level of romance as it focuses on the development of a love story between the main characters.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

Devereaux Winter is one of the wealthiest men in England, but he hails from a notorious family. The Wicked Winters are as reviled as they are renowned. He is desperate to find a wife of good breeding so he can begin the Herculean task of seeing his siblings settled. Fortunately for him, the duke next door's wits are addled. Even more fortunate? The duke's only daughter is a beautiful spinster.Lady Emilia King has sworn off love and vowed to remain unwed. When the brutish Mr. Winter wins her ailing father's unentailed assets in a game of chance, she is aghast. Upon hearing his requirement for forgiving her father's debt, she is outraged. She has no intention of marrying the villain and sponsoring his wild sisters in their seasons.But Dev always gets what he wants, and Lady Emilia is about to discover what he wants more than anything is her. Far more astonishing, she just may want him too…Wicked in Winter is the first in a new steamy Regency series about the Wicked Winter family!Length: NovellaHeat Level: Scorching Hot

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Wicked in Winter

Scarlett Scott

Book 1 in the series:The Wicked Winters