Wicked Intentions

By: Elizabeth Hoyt

Narrated by: Ashford McNab

Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

From the New York Times best-selling author of To Desire a Devil comes this thrilling tale of danger, desire, and dark passions.

A man controlled by his desires.... Infamous for his wild, sensual needs, Lazarus Huntington, Lord Caire, is searching for a savage killer in St. Giles, London's most notorious slum. Widowed Temperance Dews knows St. Giles like the back of her hand - she's spent a lifetime caring for its inhabitants at the foundling home her family established. Now that home is at risk....

©2010 Elizabeth Hoyt (P)2010 Hachette

Critic reviews

"Bestseller Hoyt brings steamy sensuality...in this engaging series launch.... enhanced by earthy, richly detailed characterizations and deft historical touches." ( Publishers Weekly)

Suspenseful!

Interesting from the first paragraph. Twisted fun and adventure! Love the Characters! Sexy without being overdone.

Wickedly Wonderful!

Any additional comments?

My first Elizabeth Hoyt novel and definitely not my last! Very engrossing story with relatable and richly drawn characters. Just the right amount of complexity, sex and angst - I love a good splash of angst! The storyline enjoyability is heightened by Ashford MacNab's performance - she is splendid! Her voice is warm and rich and her characters are distinguishable and vibrant. There's no overacting here. Just a great combination of story, characters and performance.

So much love!

I love Elizabeth Hoyt and her Maiden Lane series so so much. I’ve read them all and now I’m going to listen to them. I can’t wait to hear more.

Less explicit sexual situations

The story is well thought out but I’d rather read more fleshed out story characters

WELL WORTH THE PURCHASE

This is my 1st review after 154 books on audible, mostly romances. It is an "somewhat dark" (previous review listed) romance but in a good way - different then most historic romances. I listened to it straight threw on a long day and found myself waiting for the 2nd book in the series, I hope I don't have to wait too long. The narrartor was fantastic and I hope the next book is read by her. There was a lot of sex but whats a romance without it. The plot was excellent and you were introduced to several other persons who I am sure will be in the coming series. Also several cliff hangers. I think this a cross between Amanda Quick, Charlotte Featherstone and Sarah McCarty but definatly a writer in her own right! Bravo

Rather raunchy.

Any additional comments?

This novel is a bit more raunchy then romantic. There are multiple scenes throughout the book that are graphically sexual. There is also a bit of mystery in this book with makes a good story. The narrator is very good for this book and others written by Elizabeth Hoyt. Although her voice changes are primarily the same. When I listenened to book 2 of this series I was thinking of the hero from the first book. Perhaps I need to put some time in between each book.

Oh boy, this is pretty dark. But addictive.

Wow. Im blushing as i write this. The story is rich and engrossing, but the "romance" is darkly intense. I held my breath listening to parts of this. I am a fan of Lisa Kleypas, Karen Moning, Linda Howard and Anne Stuart, all very different authors. I'm used to highly sensual scenes. But even the steamiest of novels didn't prepare me for this one. This is darker and grittier than most.

The "hero" (if you call him that) Lord Caire, is dark with perverse preferences and few friends. The heroine, Temperance, is a puritanical widow who runs an orphanage. She is a passionate woman and a very well written character, except that she's inexplicably burdened with similar proclivities towards rough debauchery as Lord Caire, though she hides it.
Lord Caire hires Temperance to help him search for his mistress' killer. Temparence is familiar with the area and people who live in the shady part of townn that his mistress lived and died. Temparence desperately needs money and patronage for her orphanage, so she takes the job, but becomes drawn to the dark man, as well. They soon realize the killer is a serial murderer. So they put themselves in danger searching through the night and the dangerous alleys for information about the murders.
The plot is well written; there's even a ghost. :) Great secondary characters. My issue is that I don't understand why the heroine has such perverse inclinations. From the start, she's depicted as a passionate, empathetic woman. I understand that intense and passionate individuals are often sensual creatures, but it doesn't explain the "rough stuff" she is turned on by--- in my opinion, that is.

(I have 2 hours left, but I was compelled to review it ASAP.)

Anyway, this is not for everyone. But as my first book from this author, my curiosity is peaked. She's very brave to tread on such territory. However, I was not too uncomfortable with the dark scenes to continue. In contrast, while I'm open-minded, I admit I was not comfortable with JR Ward's "Lover Unbound". If you could bear that story, you will be fine with this.

I have already gotten the next two in this series. So I can recommend this to the non-skittish reader!

Fantastic book

This is a fantastic book! The narrator does a great job. The story is awesome and the passionate sex in this book is some of the best ever written. I totally recommend this book, it does not disappoint, ever. I hope the second book is just as good. I am about to begin it now.

Very good, highly recommend

Would you consider the audio edition of Wicked Intentions to be better than the print version?

I did not read the book but I really enjoyed listening to it.

What did you like best about this story?

The characters interact so well together and I love the mystery that is running in the background the whole time while the male and female leads get to know each other.

Have you listened to any of Ashford MacNab’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I really liked this performance, and I will listen for me of him.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Really got into the story and would have finished it all at one time if I could have.

Any additional comments?

Recommended to my sister who does not like romance and she liked it a lot.

I liked it. Charming at the right time. Alarming

very detailed sexuality and fascinating woman's point of view. I recommend it very much. lovely.