Wicked in Your Arms: Forgotten Princesses [Mass Market Paperback]

Sophie Jordan (Author)

Book Description

Release date: July 26, 2011

“Sophie Jordan is one of a kind!”
—Samantha James

Pride and passion collide in this sexy and emotionally rich Victorian-set historical romance from New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan. Wicked in Your Arms is the first book in the acclaimed author’s Forgotten Princesses series—a marvelously sensual fable of a handsome prince searching for a suitable bride, but inconveniently smitten with a most unsuitable lady: the illegitimate daughter of one of the most unsavory characters in all of London! Wicked in Your Arms is a wonderful delight—the ideal romantic escape for Lisa Kleypas and Sabrina Jeffries readers.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

One of the most notoriouslyeligible bachelors in Europe isfinally ready to marry . . .

For fiercely independent Grier Hadley,being the illegitimate daughter of one ofLondon's most unsavory charactershas only one advantage: an enormous,ill-gotten dowry.

Prince Sevastian Maksimi knows wherehis duty lies: he must find a well-bredyoung lady—one with a considerablefortune to her name—wed her promptly,and get to the business of producingan heir.

The last thing Grier needs is someunattainable prince curling her toeswith his smoldering glances and wickedsuggestions. As far as Sev is concerned, she lacks the breeding to become aprincess. And yet one kiss from thisarresting female is all it takes for himto realize that anyone else in hisarms would be unthinkable . . .

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan grew up in the Texas Hill Country, where she wove fantasies of dragons, warriors, and princesses. A former high school English teacher, she lives in Houston with her family. When she’s not writing, she spends her time overloading on caffeine (lattes and Diet Cherry Coke are preferred), talking plotlines with anyone who will listen (including her family), and cramming her DVR with true crime and reality TV shows. Sophie also writes young adult romance novels for HarperTeen.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon; First Edition edition (July 26, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062032992
• ISBN-13: 978-0062032997
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.2 x 6.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,062 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sophie Jordan grew up in the Texas hill country where she wove fantasies of dragons, warriors, and princesses. A former high school English teacher, she's also the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Avon historical romances. She now lives in Houston with her family. When she's not writing, she spends her time overloading on caffeine (lattes and Diet cherry Coke preferred), talking plotlines with anyone who will listen (including her kids), and cramming her DVR with true-crime and reality-TV shows. Sophie also writes paranormal romances under the name Sharie Kohler.

website: sophiejordan.net

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

50 of 53 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't finish August 20, 2011

By Lol

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This is a story of a bastard child 'Grier' lately recognized by her low born but rich father. Armed with a huge dowry she belatedly (28 year) enters the marriage market, along with her half sister in similar circumstance. After encountering several instances of snobbish behaviour, the unkind words of an empoverished prince from a small European principality describing her unsuitability as a prospective bride, result in Grier tipping her drink on his head in retribution. From there the relationship between these two unlikely partners develops as they find themselves in similar circles.

There are two important aspects of the book that fail to engage me as a reader. The first is that the extremely unlikely pairing of a working class bastard with a prince in an historical romance would need to be tackled in a way that reflected the unique situation. For me the encounters are too contrived and reliant on behaviour that would be unacceptable both due to their respective stations and her restrictions due to being a woman. Reference alone to the unlikely aspects of this story aren't enough.

The second problem I had was with the two lead characters. Grier was extremely immature for a 28 year old woman. The fact that she had experienced some of the harsher aspects of life simply did not gel with the personality more suitable to a spoiled 17 year debutante. Constant attempts to remind herself of the inexcusably rude and crude behaviour of the prince toward herself fluctuated with an undeniable attraction that lead her to even make sexual advances toward him in cringe worthy scenes make this character crudely unrealistic. The male lead 'Sevastian' was a carbon copy cold boorish male with little to distinguish himself, apart from the given title and his looks. Both characters left me disinterested as to how this story would enfold.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Light fun, not to be taken too seriously August 23, 2011

By sarah stewart

Format:Mass Market Paperback

I have to admit I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. It is hugely cliched and horribly inaccurate as far as historical detail is concerned, but it left me feeling warm and fuzzy. I must make the comment that I think Sophie Jordan's writing has changed over the last couple of books, which has disappointed me. She used to write darker stories with greater characterization and depth so I am a tad sorry that her last two books have not shown the same maturity and care. That being said, the romantic energy between Sevastian and Grier saved this book from being a very ordinary story that has been done before in many guises. Definitely worth a read but don't expect it to be a literary classic.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Good if You Like Romances May 10, 2013

By anotherbibliophile

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My taste doesn't run to the steamy romances but if yours does, you'll like this. It's short on plot but long on the heavy petting scenes. As typical of these stories, it's dismissive of promiscuity and ignores the inference that she was a virgin before he treated her so roughly. I'm certain that was inferred, but he doesn't care, nor does she seem to. She seems incongruously tough and progressive, so outspoken for her time; then she faints...hmmm. Believable? Not so much. I don't especially care for the characters. It's good for a diversion, and a quick, unchallenging read.