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One Wicked Winter (Rogues and Gentlemen Book 6) Kindle Edition

by Emma V Leech (Author), Gemma Fisk (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,117 ratings
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One Wicked Winter
ROGUES & GENTLEMEN: BOOK SIX

Edward Greyston, Marquess of Winterbourne, is a haunted and violent man.
Blackmailed by his sister into giving a Christmas house party to celebrate her recent marriage, Edward is quite certain that the next few days will be an utter nightmare.

Nightmares, however, are something Edward is all too familiar with. After the bloody battle of Waterloo, he has returned from the war a changed man, full of rage and guilt.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This story had it all, clever writing, witty characters, passion and intrigue.” ~ Amazon customer review

The party is as he feared, but he hadn’t banked on one of his house guests, the bluestocking Belinda ‘Belle’ Holbrook, to try and trap the unsuspecting, and quite gullible, Lord Nibley into marriage. Anticipating the worst, he tried to warn him… only to get caught by Belinda himself.

Furious, but honour bound.
Edward finds himself furious, but honour bound to do the right thing and not long after finds himself married to a woman whom he doesn't trust and knows nothing about.

More to the point, he has no intention of trying to find out more. Belle, however, is made of sterner stuff and refuses to be afraid of the angry man she married.

Somehow, she determines to melt icy Lord Winterbourne's frozen heart, and she's prepared to be wicked to do it.

The sixth book of the acclaimed Rogues & Gentlemen historical romance series from Emma V Leech, the multi-award-winning Amazon Top 10 romance writer. Author of fan favourites such as Flaming June and Last Man in London, both listed in the 20 'Romance Reads You Can't Miss' in the Amazon Kindle Storyteller Awards 2018.

**** Warning: This book contains haughtiness of the highest degree, a smattering of mild swearing and after some time and effort, a small amount of graphic and descriptive sex scenes. We are at pains to point out, however, that this book - or series – is in no way verging on erotica ****

The Rogues & Gentlemen series can be enjoyed as stand-alone novels or as part of the wider series. If the full series appeals, the suggested – but by no means essential - reading order would be:

• Book 1: The Rogue
• Book 2: The Earl's Temptation
• Book 3: Scandal's Daughter
• Book 4: The Devil May Care
• Book 5: Nearly Ruining Mr Russell
• Book 5.5: Winter's Wild Melody
• Book 6: One Wicked Winter
• Book 7: To Tame a Savage Heart
• Book 8: Persuading Patience
• Book 9: The Last Man in London
• Book 10: Flaming June
• Book 11: Charity and The Devil
• Book 12: A Slight Indiscretion
• Book 13: The Corinthian Duke
• Book 14: The Blackest of Hearts
• Book 15 Duke and Duplicity
• Book 16 The Scent of Scandal
• Book 16.5 The Christmas Rose
• Book 17 Melting Miss Wynter
• Book 17.5 The Winter Bride, a Rogues & Gentlemen Novella

Happy reading! And please do leave a review if you can – it would mean the world to hear what you enjoyed most about the book.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B076J3GXZ2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (December 9, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 9, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.5 MB
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Regency Romance Author, Emma V Leech is the award-winning writer of six series with many more to come! Selected in the AMAZON UK Kindle Storyteller Awards four years running with Flaming June, A Scent of Scandal and The Last Man in London from Rogues and Gentlemen. For To Follow her Heart, To Ride With the Knight and To Hunt the Hunter from the Bestselling Girls Who Dare series, and for Dare to be Wild, from the Bestselling Daring Daughters series.

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ROGUES AND GENTLEMEN: Regency Romance. Sexy, tumultuous, and desperately romantic, Rogues and Gentlemen will have you wishing for your own pirate, smuggler, earl, or duke to carry you off into the past.

GIRLS WHO DARE:

Regency Romance. Twelve book series. Inside every wallflower is the beating heart of a lioness, a passionate individual willing to risk all for their dream, if only they can find the courage to begin. When these overlooked girls make a pact to change their lives, anything can happen.

THE DARING DAUGHTERS:

Their mothers dared all for love. Just imagine what their daughters will do. This in an ongoing next generation series in the Girls Who Dare world.

THE REGENCY ROMANCE MYSTERIES: Historical Romantic Suspense. If you prefer your Regency Romance with a little dash of mystery and murder, these are the books for you. Dashing heroes and wicked villains abound, and of course, a plucky heroine who won't sit about looking ornamental until she's rescued

THE FRENCH VAMPIRE LEGEND: Paranormal Romance. This is a dramatic and heart-wrenching story of courage and sacrifice and a love that nothing ... not even time, can tear apart.

THE FRENCH FAE LEGEND: Paranormal Romance. With close to sixteen million online reads to date the award-winning Dark Series is one of Emma's most successful works. An epic saga set between modern-day France and the Fae Lands - a historic version of our own world, where only love is more powerful than magic.

ABOUT EMMA:

As an accomplished romance author, Emma won the world’s largest online writing competition ‘The Wattys’ two years running, first with The Darkest Night, and then with her short story, A Dark Imperfection, A Les Fées Novella. Her third published novel, The Dark Prince has been touted as one of The Top 50 Self Published Books Worth Reading in 2015 and is #2 on the list of the Top 50 Indie Books in 2015 as well as being hailed as "An enchanting fantasy with a likeable heroine, romantic intrigue, and clever narrative flourishes." by Kirkus Reviews.

Emma's novels have garnered attention worldwide, and fans who continue to clamour for more through email, Facebook, and Twitter.

When she's not writing she strives to live as far from the real world as possible. but otherwise, she can be found in Darkest Dordogne, South West France with her husband, three children, assorted cats and a wild imagination

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Customers enjoyed the story and found it enjoyable. They found the book easy to read, with vivid descriptions and a well-written plot. The characters were well-developed and brave. Readers appreciated the emotional depth and caring characters. The setting was described as beautiful and realistic. Overall, customers found the book hard to put down and enjoyed the steamy romance.

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64 customers mention "Story quality"58 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the story. They find it a good historical romance with some steamy parts. The characters are well-developed, and the plot thickens in a good way. The book is described as an enchanting page-turner with a happy ending.

"...I think what I loved best about this book was its realistic depiction of marriage...." Read more

"...I felt a connection to this couple, great banter, our h is strong and opinionated, but also loving and caring. I recommend this story. (ljb)" Read more

"...series is a stand-alone (although still linked) but the stories are so superlative that this incurable romantic is now poised for the next one!" Read more

"...The story wasn't awful but the problem is it should have been written as a contemporary and not a historical, because that is actually how the..." Read more

54 customers mention "Readability"54 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They appreciate the clever writing style and interesting plots. The characters are well-developed and evolve throughout the story. Overall, it's a quick read that keeps readers hooked until the end.

"...All in all, a fantastic book by a clever author. I’m seriously thinking about searching my local library for the other book in this series." Read more

"...I enjoyed the previous book in the series where the H's sister discovers her brother is alive and he is the main character in this story...." Read more

"...Now on to the next in this attractive series...." Read more

"...can have titles, are rich without jobs, wear beautiful long dresses, attend spectacular balls, engage in unrestricted shopping, and travel by horse..." Read more

44 customers mention "Character development"41 positive3 negative

Customers find the characters well-developed and well-written. They appreciate the strong female characters, including Belle, who is portrayed as well-written and understandable. The historical setting allows for colorful characters with titles and rich lifestyles. The characters are described as good-hearted and courageous, with a brooding Edward being appreciated.

"...This book has changed my mind. FINALLY, a heroine with a backbone and a brain. And a hero that is far from perfect...." Read more

"...Each one is fascinating in portraying moods, colorful characters and the complexities of falling in love with someone who is decidedly "different."..." Read more

"...kind of book that is placed in a historical setting so the characters can have titles, are rich without jobs, wear beautiful long dresses, attend..." Read more

"...She was a good strong heroine and of course I loved Edward with all his demons, I think I just wanted more story or dialogue with them...." Read more

20 customers mention "Writing quality"20 positive0 negative

Customers praise the book's writing quality. They find it easy to read, with vivid descriptions that make you feel immersed in the story. The author accurately depicts PTSD and provides an accurate portrayal of the topic.

"The author has penned one of the finest and most accurate depictions of PTSD I have ever read. Back then, nobody knew what to make of the malady...." Read more

"...Even when they start out poor, they have perfect diction and manners (by 21st century standards) and should all be named Cinderella because that is..." Read more

"...There are some sex scenes in this book. They are mildly descriptive and fitting with the story and romance." Read more

"...A great story and fascinating characters. Descriptions of places, events and people make you feel you are there." Read more

9 customers mention "Emotional depth"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book. They find it supportive, touching, and emotionally healing. The women are described as strong, caring, and kind.

"...great banter, our h is strong and opinionated, but also loving and caring. I recommend this story. (ljb)" Read more

"...story the hero's family and wife are understanding, supportive and sympathetic there is no attempt to put this in a larger social setting and context..." Read more

"...The men have serious problems and the women are strong and ultimately caring. Everyone has character and is not a stock figure...." Read more

"This was an emotional and touching love story that dealt with the mental problems caused by war...." Read more

8 customers mention "Beauty"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's beauty. They find it realistic with longing glances across ballrooms and romantic horse rides. They also appreciate the shadows in the background that give hints into other books. The characters wear beautiful long dresses and attend spectacular balls. There is humor that brings some light to the story.

"...It’s not all promises and roses, longing glances across ballrooms and romantic horse rides into the sunset...." Read more

"...so the characters can have titles, are rich without jobs, wear beautiful long dresses, attend spectacular balls, engage in unrestricted shopping,..." Read more

"...is angry and anti-social but is a damaged PTSD war hero with a beautiful heart...." Read more

"...I really liked the h, Bella. She was a determined, strong lady that knew what she wanted and wasn't afraid to go after it...." Read more

4 customers mention "Steaminess"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance. They find it sweet, steamy, and warm, making them smile.

"...Decent historical romance read with a few steamy parts." Read more

"...This is a warm, uplifting story." Read more

"...She was just what he needed. Their romance is both sweet and a bit steamy...." Read more

"...It’s emotional, heartbreaking at times, but also warm and made me smile. This book is a stand-alone alone with a hea for Edward and Bella...." Read more

3 customers mention "Difficulty to put down"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and easy to follow. They look forward to reading the next installment.

"This historic novel was enjoyable to read, and hard to put down. It had well defined characters and a good plot...." Read more

"...Easy to read. The characters were presented in a way that they were easy to follow. Emma Leech is a talented writer." Read more

"I loved this book! It was very good and very hard to put down. Can't wait to read the next one!" Read more

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  • Suzanne G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Now We’re Talking
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2020
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    I’ll start off by saying there are two things I don’t like: Regency Romances and starting a series in the middle.

    Regency Romances are not my cup of tea...they never have been. From the cardboard characters to the gratuitous sex scenes, to the painfully obvious plot devices, my blue stocking brain had no (as in zero) time for them. If someone recommended a book with a bare chested man or half dressed woman (or both) on the cover, I’d politely but firmly decline. This book has changed my mind. FINALLY, a heroine with a backbone and a brain. And a hero that is far from perfect. I’d say more but I’m afraid I’d give out some spoilers (another thing I’m not fond of).

    The main characters are very well developed, as are some of the secondary ones. It’s obvious to tell which ones appeared in previous novels as their backstories were only alluded to, but somehow without reading the earlier books, I got a very clear picture of who they were and what they were made of. The lesser characters (Aunt Grimble comes to mind) were more of the cardboard variety, but I didn’t mind once they served their purpose they were removed.

    I think what I loved best about this book was its realistic depiction of marriage. It’s not all promises and roses, longing glances across ballrooms and romantic horse rides into the sunset. It’s arguments, misunderstandings, surprises, and little realizations that somehow you ended up with the perfect person for you.

    All in all, a fantastic book by a clever author. I’m seriously thinking about searching my local library for the other book in this series.
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  • NavyWave62
    4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BANTER BETWEEN THE h/H
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2018
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    I really enjoyed this story and only complaint was the last 1/4 was a set up for the h's sister book. I wish there was an epilogue but I guess I'll have to wait for the next book to go on sale.

    I enjoyed the previous book in the series where the H's sister discovers her brother is alive and he is the main character in this story. The stories are stand alone, but I think book 6 would make this more enjoyable.

    The lovemaking in this story was more descriptive than the last - heat level maybe 4 out of 5. We have no cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA and romance that builds slowly.

    Being a Veteran and having friends who still suffer from PTSD, this is not a happy story. It's about our H and the struggles he faces everyday of what he experienced in war and losing so many that were under his command. It tore at my heart and some reviewer's felt he overcame it to easily. I totally disagree, even at the end of the story, he still had moments he had to leave and be alone. I thought the author did a great job of how it effects people even though they are safe at home, which can also be the problem.

    I felt a connection to this couple, great banter, our h is strong and opinionated, but also loving and caring. I recommend this story. (ljb)
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  • Jeffrey Ward
    5.0 out of 5 stars Romancing a hero with PTSD makes for a fascinating, entertaining read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2019
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    The author has penned one of the finest and most accurate depictions of PTSD I have ever read. Back then, nobody knew what to make of the malady. Marquess Edward returns from the battle of Waterloo in the throes of PTSD. Big, strong, unpredictable and frightening, He is accidently compromised with "Belle," a guest at his house party. (Regency house parties often went on for weeks at a time) He has no intention of getting to know his new wife but Belle has other ideas. Join this relationship as Belle attempts to pull Edward out of his insanity. She realizes and knows in her heart that there is a wonderful man worth loving somewhere inside. The battle of Waterloo was one of the most horrifying slaughters of men and horses in the history of warfare so, as a Vietnam Vet, I could identify with Edward. I've found a new top-shelf author having now read six of her offerings. Each one is fascinating in portraying moods, colorful characters and the complexities of falling in love with someone who is decidedly "different." Now on to the next in this attractive series. Each story in the Rogues and Gentlemen series is a stand-alone (although still linked) but the stories are so superlative that this incurable romantic is now poised for the next one!
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  • arc
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not Historical
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2019
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    I had not read this author previously but decided to try this one because the description seemed to focus on some serious current issues of PTSD and TBI. I wondered how the author would deal with these in a historical context where they were barely recognized much less understood. The answer is, she didn't. This has no historical accuracy at all. While understandably for the story the hero's family and wife are understanding, supportive and sympathetic there is no attempt to put this in a larger social setting and context. The dialogue is strictly modern as is the level of casualness and informality. This is the kind of book that is placed in a historical setting so the characters can have titles, are rich without jobs, wear beautiful long dresses, attend spectacular balls, engage in unrestricted shopping, and travel by horse and horse drawn carriages. Even when they start out poor, they have perfect diction and manners (by 21st century standards) and should all be named Cinderella because that is what happens to them. The hero does display the kinds of symptoms we can see in such cases; Personality changes, depression, rage, extreme coping mechanisms, isolation, sexual dysfunction (until he meets the heroine of course at which time he has no problems being a fully functioning stud.) The story wasn't awful but the problem is it should have been written as a contemporary and not a historical, because that is actually how the author wrote it. The pacing is also distracting, most of the book droning on and on to boredom and then the very end moving at a very fast pace. It felt like even the author got tired of it and just wanted to wrap it up. It wasn't awful and as I do with most authors new to me I will give her another try or two in the hopes that this was an anomaly but if not, I won't be back for more. If one is going to write historical novels, even romances, do some research.
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  • Laura
    5.0 out of 5 stars touching as always
    Reviewed in Italy on July 22, 2022
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    I found Winterbourne and Belle story so touching, the mental devastation Winterbourne suffers so strong, the destruction of Waterloo battle so vividly described… and as always the good feelings win!
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  • LakeLady
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend
    Reviewed in Canada on April 17, 2020
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    I have read the previous books in this series and enjoyed each one. This one didn’t disappoint. I especially like how the author portrays the main women characters...they are strong, independent, intelligent as well as loving and caring.
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  • Scotland Lover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Storytelling
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 24, 2019
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    I've read most of this series (only one left to go) and this book was definitely one of the best. I just love the way Emma deals with a damaged hero, making them seem so vulnerable yet so masculine and worthy of the title - hero. Highly recommend this book - enjoy!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in Spain on November 30, 2018
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    I read book five first and it was a big help with the past events, also a great book. I enjoyed this book and have put it on my must read again list.
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  • Vipra Jena
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not great
    Reviewed in India on July 1, 2018
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    Belinda Holbrook is desperate to make a match as she has no dowry and that is the only way she can get away from her cruel aunt. She sets up a trap for Lord Nibley at Edward Greystone's (Lord Winterbourne) house party but Edward himself walks into the trap.
    Edward is back from the war and is suffering from PTSD.
    I read a book with a PTSD hero before and didn't quite enjoy it. It is too dark and brooding for my taste. I pick up these novels for good reading fun. So ...
    If you don't mind that then you can go ahead.
    For me this book was over when the protagonists got married. Nothing much happened after that.
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