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Some Like It Wild

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Yes, I get that saying "different strokes, for different folks" but boy sometimes I just have to wonder "are we all reading the *same* book???"

It was fun from start to finish! Gorgeous hunky feisty hero, gorgeous feisty sassy heroine, making for some fun head clashing. And it had just enough wit, fun, and charm, without going over the top! Hilarious moments, and adventures that took our duo across two countries, a nice twist at the end, and lots of laughs!! So good that this was a 1-nighter! It doesn't get any better than that! Loved it, loved it, loved it!!! I'd give this book a 10* if I could.

I did not read the previous book and if you haven't don't worry. This one can be read as a stand alone. The main couple had great chemistry. The hero was drool worthy and the heroine was not the typical damsel in distress. The plot is basically about the heroine trying to pass a Scottish highwayman as a duke's long lost son. I enjoyed the book immensely and read it in less than two days. The only small problems I had with it were the heroine's sister, who was a bit on the selfish side and the story's outcome, which was very predictible.

Pamela Darby and her sister Sophie had fallen on hard times. Both grew up in the theater with their actress mother, but when she died in a fire, the sisters had no money or prospects. Then, Pamela heard that an elderly duke was looking for his long-lost heir and had posted a generous reward for finding him. Determined to find the heir, Pamela and Sophie are disappointed when they find out the boy had died as a child. But, when a Highland highwayman robs them, Pamela decides that his man could act as the heir.

Connor met his match in Pamela the night he tried to rob her. Having been forced into being a thief and not being able to honor is Clan, he took up the beautiful Pamela on her scheme. Both Connor and Pamela have nothing to lose, except being caught, but the reward for their act could be infinitely more than he ever imagined.

But, can they pull off the scheme without being caught?

Pamela and Connor are quite the pair. Both are incredibly intelligent and equally as stubborn, which makes for an amusing story. Also, the romance that builds between them is sweet and enjoyable to read.

I thoroughly enjoyed the plot of this story. At first, I thought the story might be a bit too simple, as these two tried to pull off the impossible. As the story progresses, there are more layers to added to the plot, making this book more intriguing than anticipated.

Overall, Some Like It Wild is a great fast, historical romance. It appears that this book is tied to the "first" book Some Like it Wicked, but not reading that book first did not take away from this story in the least. If you're in the mood for a historical romance, gives this one a try.

BookingIt Grade: A-

Having been an avid Medeiros fan for many years, I always look forward to her annual book release. In this book, "Some Like It Wild," as usually Medeiros delivers a quick-witted--"Beatrice and Benedick" banter between the leading couple. Her imagery in this book was excellent as she gives her reader a great description of the luxurious mansion most of the story takes place. The plot is predictable, and the leading lady character was at times annoying in the story it was a good read--not my favorite Medeiros read--but not my least favorite either.

As always Teresa Medeiros hits the spot with her tale "Some Like It Wild". woohoo you have to love her hero Connor Kincaid. Even the name evokes hot flashes !..
Pamela and Connor, the silver-eyed strapping highwayman are the perfect foil to one another.
As always with Teresa Medeiros books, I could not put the book down, until completely finished. Indulge and Be Delighted !!

This is a very light-hearted book written with a sense of humor. The characters are well-developed and their interactions are a constant source of clever dialogue. The story hangs together and is an interesting reminder of the conflict between England and Scotland and the countless unfortunate interactions like those that took place in more recent times after the breakup of Yugoslavia. Well-written and a nice Medeiros story to join her others.

Teresa Medieros is one of my favorite Historical Romance authors having said that I must be honest and say this book was an average, typical historical romance. It seemed to me to be cut from the same mold that so many historical romance authors are writing from these days.

I was bored with the plot -- the heroine I especially did not like- she was came across a cold and the hero may have been a big, brawny Scot but he was the typical cookie cutter hero and bored me too.

The cover art for the book is lovely but this book is not going to go in my, 'to keep' pile of Teresa Medieros books.

I must express that Teresa Medieros has some exceptional books to read but this isn't one of them.

This was my first by Medeiros an I will read more by her as I found it entertaining and the action held my interest. The story includes the Regency period and the Highlands, an English miss and a strapping Highlander!--a great combination!

Set in 1814, it begins in the Highlands and later moves to the outskirts of London, and tells the story of orphans Pamela Darby and her half sister Sophie. Their mother, a famous actress, was killed in a suspicious fire that Pamela thinks is tied into her mother's friendship with the Duchess of Warrick. When the Duchess, now dead, ran away from her unfaithful husband, she took her baby son and started a new life in Scotland while laying a trail to France. Only Pamela knows the duchess went to Scotland since only she has the note the duchess left Pamela's mother. Pamela and her sister need money to live and to save Sophie from a lecherous Viscount. They hope to collect the reward for finding the duke's lost heir so they rent a carriage and head for Scotland. When Pamela's search suggests the baby boy died with the duchess, she decides to find a Highlander who can pretend to be the duke's son. Who should happen along but a highwayman with gray eyes and a god-like body? Connor Kincaid gave up on his dream to restore his clan and has been living the life of a highwayman robbing the dreaded English who murdered his father and mother. He has little to lose and English money and a title to gain, so when Pamela proposes he pretend to be the duke's son, he agrees. When he gets to London, the old duke easily accepts him as his son saying he has his mother's eyes. Conner is happy to play along. He decides that to keep Pamela by his side he will claim she is his fiance. Pamela doesn't like it but she can say nothing.

This was a fast moving, well written tale that held my interest. The first part of the story that took place in the Highlands was fun and I liked the back story of Conner's early life. Medeiros did a great job of showing us why he was truly a hero worth loving. The rest of the story (except the ending that brings us back to the Highlands) takes place in the duke's home at Warrick. The developing relationships and explosive chemistry between Pamela and Conner were well done. There are some great secondary characters, including the duke and his nephew. Medeiros does a bit of "head hopping" in some scenes but it worked very well. I recommend it.

I have been a long time fan of this author and love everything she writes. If you have never read one of her books you will not be disappointed!

Perhaps I'm being a little too generous but just based on how charming, funny and romantic Connor and Pamela were written, my full kudos to Ms. M for an enchanting read. Some Like It Wild will be best enjoyed if you read Connor's sister's story in Some Like It Wicked first.