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ARC Review: My Rogue to Ruin (The Wild Wynchesters #4) by Erica Ridley
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Series: The Wild Wynchesters #4
Author: Erica Ridley
Published September 12th 2023 by Forever
Goodreads Synopsis
The riotous Wynchester family has taken on a new case to expose a forger, but the prime suspect isn't at all what he seems in this captivating Regency romp from a New York Times bestselling author.
Lord Adrian Webb is a no-good, roguish, rakish scoundrel of the first order, which is why his father sends him to the Continent and cuts him off without a farthing. When (penniless) in Rome, what's a disgraced gentleman to do, but dabble in some light forgery? After all, better to leave the original works of art where they belong instead of some English snob's drawing room. But soon his scheme snowballs out of control, and a blackmailer is out to ruin him.
The Wynchester family is known for their daring capers to help those in need. Until now, Marjorie has always let her siblings take the lead when it comes to planning undercover work. But someone in London is trying to pass off counterfeits and this time she's the only one with the skill needed to find the culprit. Her investigations lead her straight to Lord Adrian Webb. But every time Marjorie thinks she's figured Adrian out, she learns something new that turns all her assumptions on their head. He's a sinner. A saint. A heartless scoundrel. A loyal brother. A liar. A good kisser. Er…wait… She can't afford to lose herself in the passionate embrace of a man she'll have to turn over to the magistrate as soon as the case is closed.
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Review
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher. This in no way impacted on my view.
Adrian Webb may be a lord, but he's been on the outs with his father since being blamed for his elder brother's actions, and has been the last few years on the continent. Finding himself with little money, he used his artistic ability to 'dabble' in some forgery, creating almost identical replicas of some of the greatest pieces of art, and selling them to unsuspecting British aristocrats. But on his return to London, he has crossed the wrong man, and finds himself hostage to the wicked Snowley, to forge coins to fund the crooks underworld empire. But doing so lands Snowley on the Wynchester's radar, and this time Marjorie Wynchester is ready to save the day. However, she never expected she would find herself working with the 'villain', Adrian, or falling for him either.
This book was so fun! I've really enjoyed each of the books in the series so far, but I reckon this one is my favourite! Marjorie has always been a Wynchester to stay more in the shadows, and has never really put herself forward to lead a mission before, partly because of her partial deafness, but also because the others are more forceful than her. However, when the case of the forged coins and Snowley's empire come to the Wynchester's, she knows she has the skills they need, and won't take no for an answer. When she strolled into the 'work room' that Adrian is being held in, and went toe-to-toe with him, and with Snowley, it was a joy to see. I liked how she and Adrian worked together too, and though they clearly had an attraction, they tried to fight it, at least at first. Marjorie was ready to think the worst of Adrian, but once she realised he was even more of a hostage than she was, and his reputation was wholly unwarranted, it wasn't hard for her to fall for him. I loved the moments when the other Wynchester's all managed to give Adrian a bit of an interrogation, and showed their love for their sister. Another fantastic book in the Wild Wynchesters series!
Dates Read:
May 6-7, 2023
Rating
4 Stars
