A Little Bit Wicked (Last Man Standing, Book 1)

It's not often a romance novel author makes her heroine anyone but a virgin woman, with an untouched past. Alexander takes the risk and gives the reader new twists because of it.

A Little Bit Wicked by Victoria Alexander is the first of this series. Four men make a wager to see who be the last man married. The first man to go down is Gideon Pearsall who falls for the Widow Lady Chester. I don't understand the bad reviews - very funny, romantic and great love story. Can not wait for the next book of the series What A Lady Wants (2) coming out January 30th!

I think the negative reviewers on this page missed the point. Historical Romance=steamy sex along with your history lesson. Also the characters light talk is deliberate, they are strangers that hopped into bed together, and are trying to get to know one another yet at the same time trying not to reveal too much about their painful pasts. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. If you like Victoria Alexander, read Stephanie Laurens and Julia Quinn!

Gideon Pearsall, Viscount Warton along three other friends form the "Last Man Standing" group. These four men are not going to succumb to the tender emotion of love. No way, no how so when Gideon finds himself at an evening entertainment that includes Lady Judith Chester. She proves to be a challenge in every way and he can't ignore the strong feelings she brings out with her unique personality. Judith is drawn to the Gideon and she wants what he has to offer but does she have the strength. His past and hers are complicated and both are more then a little shy when it comes to marriage. Will these two accept the wonders of love and allow themselves a happy ending? I have been a long time fan of Ms. Alexander's for years. Her new series is off to a smashing start with this title. Judith and Gideon are complex yet very likable characters. She has created a very sensual love story for these to people. This element of their personalities are very important and I love how Ms. Alexander explores these elements. Then combined with the historical setting and the diverse secondary characters this turns into a winner for fans of the regency romance sub-genre for sure. I eagerly await to see how the rest of her rogues fall when they find the love of their lives. Ms. Alexander always delivers wonderful well rounded romance stories. No one tells a tale like Ms. Alexander! Courtesy of CK2S Kwips and Kritiques

In her latest novel, A LITTLE BIT WICKED, supremely talented writer and storyteller Victoria Alexander captivates her readers with an audacious, provocative and deliciously wicked romantic tale of two refreshing and magnetic personalities--lovers--who discover DESIRE and LUST can be just the "stepping stones" they need as they begin their journey on that rocky road to the grandest adventure of all...TRUE LOVE. Ten years after the passing of the husband she impetuously married in her youth--the mature and radiantly lovely widow, Lady Judith Chester, is a delightfully charming, self-reliant, intelligent and completely independent woman of means. And while Judith enjoys a gentleman's company, and has occasionally (making no apologies for it) indulged herself in the pleasures associated with the taking of a discreet lover, or two--all are brief affaires; and always on her terms. She won't be subservient to any man and therefore, has no intention of ever remarrying, but... What is it about this man? Why does just the thought of being with Gideon--of seeing his handsome face and wickedly seductive smile--cause the oddest sensation of geese fluttering in her stomach? And... why does the thought of a future with him seem so intriguing? Suave, sophisticated and wealthy, Gideon Pearsall, Viscount Warton is well-known for his wry sarcastic wit and proud, arrogant demeanor--enticing attributes that combined with his virile, dark good looks make him a tempting catch for any marriage minded lady. Still a bachelor at 32, Gideon concedes he must eventually marry, but only to fulfill the obligations of his title to sire an heir. All he thinks he'll need is a proper and virtuous young woman of good family, who is hopefully--tame and submissive. Being burned by love once before has left Gideon rather cynical; and he's certain he'll never again make the mistake of offering a woman his heart, but... What is it about this woman? Gideon hardly knew her at all, but surprisingly--from the moment he'd looked deep into Judith's eyes--it seemed as though he'd known her forever; or that he would. I absolutely loved this heartwarming and compelling tale of two endearing characters who must let go of the past--to learn to trust, and love again. I loved that Ms. Alexander wasn't afraid to make Judith a confident "real" woman with needs and desires--allowing her to be passionate; to want sex with Gideon and to enjoy it. Yet, she also slowly revealed, Judith's innermost insecurities--anguish over her husband's death, fear of losing her freedom, of being dominated again, and of growing old alone. I also thought Gideon was splendidly illustrated--he's my kind of hero. At first he was only interested in a little affaire with the lovely Judith; so he was willing to abide by her rules, but when his heart becomes involved--I loved his confusion and uncertainty. And the jealousy and possessiveness he struggles with while trying to accept there were other men in Judith's life. Until h