The beautiful and
penniless Lady Portia Denning is traveling to the Yorkshire estates of
the Earl of Moreton when her coach breaks down, her coachman takes off,
and to make matters worse, a dark, handsome rogue nearly runs her over,
splashes her with mud, and then sweeps her off her feet and onto his
horse. She soon discovers the handsome bounder is the Earl of Moreton,
the very gentleman her family insists she wed. She is more than
determined to not marry him. Known as the "Mad" Earl of Moreton, Heath
has lived with the scandal of family madness and is determined never to
marry. When he discovers that his and Portia's grandmothers are
arranging a marriage between them, he is livid. An emotional struggle
of wills and physical desire ensue between the passionate couple. Heath
is realizing the "mud pie" he discovered on the road is extremely
desirable. Portia attempts to avoid the dark, handsome Heath, but no
matter how she tries, her attraction builds. When Portia becomes lost
in a storm while riding, she shelters at the hunting lodge on the
estate. Heath rides out to find her. Discovering her in his retreat, he
is disturbed when they have no choice but to spend the night. A night
that heats up with intense passion that can no longer be denied, and
they make love. The following morning Heath informs Portia that even
though he has taken her innocence, he will not marry her. Realizing he
is too wicked to tame, angry and hurt she leaves the estate to return
home, penniless and vulnerable to the evil businessman Simon Oliver.
When longtime secrets are revealed, Heath realizes he loves Portia and
longs to win her love and marry her, but will it be too late?
Too Wicked to Tame is a wickedly pleasurable read. Sophie Jordan is one
of the best newer romance authors with the talent to write romance that
sizzles with desire and passion.
Reviewed
by Beverly,
Beverly Romance Books
