A Wicked Reputation

Liana LeFey

Feb 2019 · Once Wicked Book 3 · Sold by Entangled: Amara

About this ebook

Betrayed by her fiancé and her best friend, Lady Diana Haversham's reputation is left in ruins, and she is unjustly cast out by her family. Left with little choice, she agrees to pretend to be a courtesan to protect her benefactor's secret. What she didn't count on was meeting temptation in the form of one Lord Lucas Blackthorn.

Lucas is fascinated by the shameless Diana, whom his friends claim is his perfect counterpart. He can't stop thinking about her sultry smile and captivating eyes, but what draws him most is the sharp mind she reveals—and the certainty she's hiding something.

When Lucas learns the scandalous truth, Diana will have to make a life-and-death choice.

Each book in the Once Wicked series is STANDALONE:
* To Love a Libertine
* Once a Courtesan
* A Wicked Reputation

Ratings and reviews

4.5 Stars Betrayed by her fiancé and her best friend, Lady Diana Haversham's reputation is left in ruins, and she is unjustly cast out by her family. Left with little choice, she agrees to pretend to be a courtesan to protect her benefactor's Harrow's secret. What she didn't count on was meeting temptation in the form of one Lord Lucas Blackthorn. Lucas is fascinated by the shameless Diana, whom his friends claim is his perfect counterpart. This is the third in the series but definitely stands on its own. A well written book whose strength was in the cat & mouse game Lucas & Diana played their verbal sparring was highly entertaining. I also loved Harrow’s story & lengths he had to go to, to live the way he wanted & to avoid being charged & hung. The book highlighted how a Lady’s reputation hung by a thread & a malicious rumour could utterally ruin her life, I loved how Charles set things to rights. Well portrayed characters & an engrossing read that I found myself totally absorbed in My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

I could not wait to read this book because I had read a previous story by this author and loved it. This one contained all the elements of a great regency romance with heartache, a woman betrayed and so many emotions that kept me turning the pages as quickly as I could. The dictates of the time and gossip could have a lady ruined even if she did nothing scandalous and that was the case with Diana. To make things worse her betrothed married her good friend and left her ruined with untruths. Living with her aunt and uncle, she was pushed out after they believed the rumors and she had to find a way to support herself. She finds a way by posing as a courtesan to a gentleman that would help him keep his secrets and give her money to survive. She learned all the ways of that scandalous title and was really good at playing her part. That is until she catches the eye of Lord Lucas Blackthorn who threatens to expose her lie. An exquisite romance with a strong heroine I could only cheer for and great characters that came to life. I cannot wait to read more by this author and encourage you not to miss this historical romance!! Plus don't you love the gorgeous cover?

About the author

Liana LeFey delights in crafting incendiary tales that capture the heart and the imagination, taking the reader out of the now and into another world. Liana lives in Central Texas with her dashing husband/hero, their beautiful daughter, and one spoiled rotten feline overlord. She’s been devouring romances since she was fourteen and is now thrilled to be writing them for fellow enthusiasts.