The Hellion

Wicked Wallflowers, Book 1

By: Christi Caldwell

Narrated by: Tim Campbell

Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

USA Today bestselling author Christi Caldwell’s Wicked Wallflowers series burns hot as two rivals meet in the flesh and feel the heat...

Adair Thorne has just watched his gaming-hell dream disappear into a blaze of fire and ash, and he’s certain that his competitors, the Killorans, are behind it. His fury and passion burn even hotter when he meets Cleopatra Killoran, a tart-mouthed vixen who mocks him at every turn. If she were anyone else but the enemy, she’d ignite a desire in him that would be impossible to control.

No one can make Cleopatra do anything. That said, she’ll do whatever it takes to protect her siblings—even if that means being sponsored by their rivals for a season in order to land a noble husband. But she will not allow her head to be turned by the infuriating and darkly handsome Adair Thorne.

There’s only one thing that threatens the rules of the game: Cleopatra’s secret. It could unravel the families’ tenuous truce and shatter the unpredictably sinful romance mounting between the hellion…and a scoundrel who could pass for the devil himself.

©2018 Christi Caldwell (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

"Tim Campbell's narration adds depth to this historical romance.… Overall, Campbell enhances one's listening pleasure with distinctive speech patterns for all the story's characters from child to adult. Those looking for a romantic romp will find it in this audiobook." (AudioFile Magazine)

“Christi Caldwell writes a gorgeous book!” (Sarah MacLean, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author)

“In addition to a strong plot, this story boasts actualized characters whose personal demons are clear and credible. The chemistry between the protagonists is seductive and palpable, with their family history of hatred played against their personal similarities and growing attraction to create an atmospheric and captivating romance.” (Publishers Weekly)

Pretty decent

I really enjoyed this one. The story and the characters are well developed and intriguing and the narration is outstanding.

Loved it

I cannot wait to get the next book in the series. Adair was a fantastic character and I loved Cleopatra.

Blacks vs Killorians

Love that the story continues from their rivals perspectives. Great book, and wonderful narration. Eagerly looking forward to next book in series.

Riveting

Really enjoyed my first Christi Caldwell book. Listened to it in one day! Loved, loved, loved the characters, and the narrator did a great job with the cockney accents. Already downloaded Book 2. Highly recommended!

Pretty good

I read a lot of romance this was okay. I wish there was more interactions between the H and h. Not enough action or excitement.

Felt like I started in the middle

Good story. keep going even if you want to stop. you eventually get the full picture.

A BIT SLOW!!

The Hellion is the uniting of the Black family owners of the Hell an Sin Gaming Hell and the Killoran family of the Devils Den Gaming Hell. Two rival gangs that hate each other are untied in a cause to make the Killoran's expectable in the eyes of the Ton. The Black family has already made this transition so to make a peaceful truce they will help the Killoran's. They will bring out Cleopatra Killoran and help her find a proper Lord to marry. Oh but not so fast Adair Thorn who is brother to Ryker Black and runs the Hell and Sin club might have a different opinion.

The story moves very slow. The hatred of Cleo and Adair have toward each other goes on far to long. There love story is not believable!! It just takes too long for the couple to become a loving couple. Sorry this is not one of Christi Caldwell's best works. It needs more sexual spice and more companionship or love adventures between Adair and Cleo.

!oved it

Great story. This series is a great insight to the other side of London in the 1800's

great storyline an but poor to rich b and the surv

good storyline worth a read and Cleo is quite the character, makes you believe in her
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ok but not exceptional

The narrator was ok, the plot was ok, nothing was particularly exceptional. The characters were interesting.