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When He Was Wicked (Bridgertons, #6)

Julia Quinn

Start date: September 13, 2021

Finish date: September 30, 2021

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Nov 16, 2019 Anita rated it liked it

Shelves: kindle-libby-city, historical-romance

Definitely not my favorite book in this series. It was filled with melodrama, angst and just stupid dialogue. Not to mention that the stupid dialogue was repeated, over and over and over. I really did get it that Michael loved Francesca from the moment he met her, even though she was to marry his cousin. And I really did get it that Francesca loved John. Oh, the guilt of it all! Can you tell, I really didn't like this book?

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Dec 13, 2011 Lauren rated it liked it

Shelves: historical-romance, friends-to-lovers, regency, second-chances, tortured-hero, widow-widower, epistolary, heroine-older

When He Was Wicked
3.5 Stars

Synopsis
Michael Stirling fell in love with Francesca Bridgerton at first sight. The only problem is that she was about to marry his cousin. Michael vows to keep his love secret but everything changes when his cousin John dies and Francesca is suddenly free. Will she ever see him as anything more than a handsome rake? Can she reconcile the idea of one of her oldest friends with the man for whom she feels a sudden and unexpected passion?

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Jan 07, 2021 Tbabe001 rated it liked it

Too many comparisons between dead husband and current H by both h/H. It took away from enjoying the book.

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Nov 20, 2008 Christina T rated it really liked it

Shelves: historical-romances, 4-stars, england, 6-in-series, 2009

This is the 6th book in Julia Quinn's beloved Bridgerton series and a decent addition to the series it is. I really liked Michael Stirling's character. He finds himself completely and totally in love with Francesca from their first meeting. Unfortunately for him, the meeting took place at the festivities of Francesca's marriage to Michael's cousin John. I thought this approach to a romance book was very interesting. First off, it seems the pattern for romances is that the women fall first then t This is the 6th book in Julia Quinn's beloved Bridgerton series and a decent addition to the series it is. I really liked Michael Stirling's character. He finds himself completely and totally in love with Francesca from their first meeting. Unfortunately for him, the meeting took place at the festivities of Francesca's marriage to Michael's cousin John. I thought this approach to a romance book was very interesting. First off, it seems the pattern for romances is that the women fall first then the man follows when it comes to love. It was a nice change of pace that in this book it was the other way around. Secondly, the reader has to wonder how can a man fall in love with his cousin's wife and the book have a happy ending. This approach keeps the reader (at least this one) reading full into the dark of night to find the happy ending.

I have to admit that as far as likability, Francesca, is just OK. I didn't find her nearly as interesting as her sisters Daphne or Eloise. However, if you have read the Bridgerton books in order you will know how Francesca becomes available to Michael even after being married to John which the back blurb of the book also hints about.

This part will contain some spoilers so for those who have yet to read the Bridgerton books you might want to discontinue reading at this point.

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Although I couldn't give this book an honest 5 star rating (I firmly believe that it isn't nearly as good as her first couple Bridgerton books) it is a strong 4 stars. It sends a little message out to those who have found love and lost it. When a loved one dies, love really doesn't die with them. It can and will find you again if you just open yourself up and let it.
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Apr 14, 2021 Elizabeth Nolly rated it liked it

I normally love Julia Quinn books especially the Bridgertons series. This one was a little disappointing. The writing was still very good, I liked the plot and thought the story was entertaining. The only problem I had with it was the characters. I understand Francesca's husband passed away and I know that would make it hard to move on.... but she decided she had to remarry in order to have a child. I also understood where Michael was coming from since it was his cousin.... SO here is my issue.. ...more

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