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pammie823's review
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is my favorite of the Lost Lords of Pembrook series. It has many of the hallmarks of a Lorraine Heath novel while giving us some fresh elements that made it original.
Lord Rafe Easton is by far the most mysterious of the three lords of Pembrook. He was left at the workhouse at 10 years old by a brother who was too young and too naive to have to have made that decision. We see Rafe in the previous two books, but he exists in the shadows; always keeping himself apart from his brothers and their lives. We know something terrible happened to him, but we don't know what.
Evelyn Chambers is the illegitimate daughter of an Earl, who loved and cared for his daughter, but kept her completely sheltered from society and made no provision for her future. When he dies, she is left at the mercy of her awful half brother who tries to sell her to a lord to pay off his immense gambling debts. Rafe is drawn to Evelyn and claims her for his own. The trouble is Evelyn doesn't know she is being sold off as a mistress until after it has already happened.
I loved many things about this book. Rafe is a classic Lorraine Heath hero (one foot in society, one in the gutter), the supporting cast was lovely and we got to see characters from her other books and series. But my favorite thing was how Lorraine juxtaposed Rafe's childhood abandonment and exposure to the worst of the world with Evelyn's cloistered existence that was more like a prison than a home.
Lord Rafe Easton is by far the most mysterious of the three lords of Pembrook. He was left at the workhouse at 10 years old by a brother who was too young and too naive to have to have made that decision. We see Rafe in the previous two books, but he exists in the shadows; always keeping himself apart from his brothers and their lives. We know something terrible happened to him, but we don't know what.
Evelyn Chambers is the illegitimate daughter of an Earl, who loved and cared for his daughter, but kept her completely sheltered from society and made no provision for her future. When he dies, she is left at the mercy of her awful half brother who tries to sell her to a lord to pay off his immense gambling debts. Rafe is drawn to Evelyn and claims her for his own. The trouble is Evelyn doesn't know she is being sold off as a mistress until after it has already happened.
I loved many things about this book. Rafe is a classic Lorraine Heath hero (one foot in society, one in the gutter), the supporting cast was lovely and we got to see characters from her other books and series. But my favorite thing was how Lorraine juxtaposed Rafe's childhood abandonment and exposure to the worst of the world with Evelyn's cloistered existence that was more like a prison than a home.
agrippinaes's review against another edition
4.0
Evelyn is the illegitimate daughter of an earl, and when he dies her half-brother makes a promise to look after her. But Evelyn doesn’t realise the depth of her brother’s hatred for her, and instead of finding her a husband as she assumes he will, she finds herself becoming mistress to Rafe, a reluctant noble and owner of one of London’s most infamous clubs. Rafe is clear about what he offers her - a short time with him as his mistress and then she will be left wealthy and independent. There’s no love in this bargain - Rafe’s painful childhood has made sure of that. But the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes for them to stick to the rules of their agreement.
I really enjoyed this. This had a lot of things I like in a romance. I really enjoyed the dynamic between them, especially with how he clearly had feelings from her from the start but couldn’t acknowledge it. It just made it so much better when he finally began to fall properly. I also enjoyed the angst that was inherent in this kind of plot. My heart broke for Evelyn so many times in this book; the way her brother treated her was so awful and the part where she realised the truth was upsetting but so well-written.
How this played into their romance worked really well for me. The angst in this book was so good, but it was also sexy and romantic. The drama was satisfying and entertaining. I do have to say I wasn’t really keen on the final external conflict - it was a bit bland and I don’t think it was that interesting a choice for the final denouement. But the romance overall was really good - it was quite touching and I liked how he softened for her. The feeling between them was tender and lovely and I really enjoyed reading it.
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I really enjoyed this. This had a lot of things I like in a romance. I really enjoyed the dynamic between them, especially with how he clearly had feelings from her from the start but couldn’t acknowledge it. It just made it so much better when he finally began to fall properly. I also enjoyed the angst that was inherent in this kind of plot. My heart broke for Evelyn so many times in this book; the way her brother treated her was so awful and the part where she realised the truth was upsetting but so well-written.
How this played into their romance worked really well for me. The angst in this book was so good, but it was also sexy and romantic. The drama was satisfying and entertaining. I do have to say I wasn’t really keen on the final external conflict - it was a bit bland and I don’t think it was that interesting a choice for the final denouement. But the romance overall was really good - it was quite touching and I liked how he softened for her. The feeling between them was tender and lovely and I really enjoyed reading it.
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Warnings:
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Death of a parent (on page and in past), cancer, child abuse, attempted child sexual abuse, attempted rape, kidnap, torture (o page), knife violence, blood, child labour, touch aversion, panic attacks.Other:
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On-page sex, virgin heroine.kelseyreadshr's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Lord of Wicked Intentions wraps up the Lost Lords of Pembrooke trilogy. I still need to go back and read the first one but do recommend reading the second one at least before this one. I was looking forward to this one while still in the middle of Lord of Temptation.
I love a tortured hero and could tell that’s what we’d get in Rafe and I loved every bit of it. Rafe protests too much about Evie from night one but still takes a good portion of the book to realize his feelings. It’s predictable but I still ate it up. I was glad that this turned into a slow burn after Rafe experiences instalust after their first meeting.
The premise for the story was interesting and loved Evie for her naïveté, becoming self aware of her life, and backbone. My heart broke for Rafe as we learn all he endured and it was put back together by the reconciliation of his brothers and love for Evie. Because of his childhood, Rafe lives a strict life with rules that he’s had to have to keep his demons at bay and getting to see those slowly fade away because of Evie was emotional and loved it as part of Rafe’s journey.
This trilogy was giving me Bareknuckled Bastards (Sara Maclean) vibes.
There were four encounters. I found this one steamier than the last one as the scenes were more explicit this time around.
I love a tortured hero and could tell that’s what we’d get in Rafe and I loved every bit of it. Rafe protests too much about Evie from night one but still takes a good portion of the book to realize his feelings. It’s predictable but I still ate it up. I was glad that this turned into a slow burn after Rafe experiences instalust after their first meeting.
The premise for the story was interesting and loved Evie for her naïveté, becoming self aware of her life, and backbone. My heart broke for Rafe as we learn all he endured and it was put back together by the reconciliation of his brothers and love for Evie. Because of his childhood, Rafe lives a strict life with rules that he’s had to have to keep his demons at bay and getting to see those slowly fade away because of Evie was emotional and loved it as part of Rafe’s journey.
This trilogy was giving me Bareknuckled Bastards (Sara Maclean) vibes.
There were four encounters. I found this one steamier than the last one as the scenes were more explicit this time around.
jordannahst's review
4.0
Rafe Easton, my poor, sweet, damaged baby !! I love you! My favourite in the series BY FAR!
annestefia's review against another edition
5.0
Lorraine Heath is a hit or miss for me but she got her magic fingers in this one.
I love how there's a substance in both the main characters and I love how particularly honest the heroine is about her feelings. She didn't incur any drama herself and is very strong despite what just happened to her. I dislike the usual 'I loved you from the moment I saw you' line but from the first chapters, I was already expecting this in the end cause it would be the first time that would be believable. But alas, the hero confessed his feelings very precisely and wholeheartedly without it. I mean, the man was WHIPPED since the first chapter even though he kept denying it. How cute.
I love how there's a substance in both the main characters and I love how particularly honest the heroine is about her feelings. She didn't incur any drama herself and is very strong despite what just happened to her. I dislike the usual 'I loved you from the moment I saw you' line but from the first chapters, I was already expecting this in the end cause it would be the first time that would be believable. But alas, the hero confessed his feelings very precisely and wholeheartedly without it. I mean, the man was WHIPPED since the first chapter even though he kept denying it. How cute.
wellreadbadlybehaved's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
5.0
She wanted Rafe Easton to regret having taken her as a mistress instead of a wife.
𝓜𝔂 𝓡𝓮𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷
Eve and Rafe’s journey left me shattered, then delicately pieced together the fragments of my heart until it overflowed. The Pembrook brothers are acquainted only with suffering, and it's the women who mend them that emerge as the genuine heroes of the narrative. This installment stood out as my absolute favorite. A fitting conclusion to an extraordinary series that will linger in my memory for a long while.
𝓡𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀
Wickedly Captivating and Heartwarming!
Rafe Easton, the brooding third brother, steps into the spotlight with a heart encased in ice and a soul shadowed by past betrayals. His life of solitude is disrupted when Evelyn Chambers enters his world. Sold to Rafe by her own half-brother—totally scandalous, right? But Evelyn is no damsel in distress. She's fiery and resilient, and she refuses to let her spirit be crushed.
Rafe and Evelyn's chemistry is off the charts. Their banter is sharp and filled with tension. I loved this exchange: "You infuriate me," Evelyn snaps. And Rafe, with his smoldering gaze, replies, "And you fascinate me." You can just feel the sparks flying!
What's really touching is the bond between Rafe and his brothers, Sebastian and Tristan. Despite all their past traumas, their loyalty to each other is unbreakable. It adds so much depth to the story.
Heath's vivid prose and rich character development make this book emotional. She really knows how to pull you into the story. Lord of Wicked Intentions is all about redemption and the power of love to heal even the most wounded hearts.
🅝🅞🅣🅐🅑🅛🅔 🅠🅤🅞🅣🅔🅢
“If any of you touch her, I shall separate from you the particular part that touched her.”
“To think: this cannot be my life. It is not where I was headed, and yet . . . it is where I have arrived. To survive, you learn to make the best of it. It’s not easy. It’s not what you want, but you can still own it, make it yours.”
“Do not hesitate to ask me for items that you want. Because I promise I will not hesitate to take what I require of you.”
“It seems you have superb taste.”
“I have you, don’t I?”
He had not missed her, because he was not in the habit of missing people. But he had thought of her constantly, continually.
“When I’m hurt, when I’m ill, when I’m on my deathbed.”
“What if she wins your heart?”
“She would first have to find it.”
“If I were the sort to spout poetry,” he finally said, “I would spout it for you.”
“What do you do when you’re not here?” she asked.
“Purchase you jewelry.”
She rolled her eyes.
“Never let anyone know how badly you want something. It gives them an advantage.”
“My father taught me that when you flip a coin, there is always a second, just before it lands, when you think either heads or tails. And that’s when you truly know what you want the outcome to be.”
“Do you care about me?” she’d asked.
With every breath I take.
🎧 The audiobook is a worthy listen. I will be adding it to the replay collection.
🎙️ Faye Adele is a phenomenal voice actor that brought every character to life.
*First Listen: 6 June 2024*
*First Listen: 6 June 2024*
528's review
3.5
Troubled hero .
innocent heroine at her brothers mercy. Who sold her to the highest bidder as a mistress.
Didn't like the background of the story other than that pretty good.
innocent heroine at her brothers mercy. Who sold her to the highest bidder as a mistress.
Didn't like the background of the story other than that pretty good.
jtapia's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0