Wicked Loving Lies

I am an avid reader of historical romance novels and I have not found a better novel than this! I have reread it at least three times. It is the best book I have ever read. Hurray for Rosemary Rogers and I hope she writes more books soon I have read all her books so far and loved them all, but this is the best one, so if you haven't read it do so soon!

I wont give a summary of the book because many others have before me but what i will do is defend this book tooth and nail. I read this book when i was just becoming a teen and i fell in love with the drama, the suspense, the very erotic moments, the male dominance, the female growth, and last but not least the passion! This book, i admit, is not for everyone- its harsh and yes many rape scenes do occur but i have always found the male dominance stories interesting and surprisingly erotic. Another reviewer was right when she said "historically back then, that's how males thought and felt about females and rape did not have the same definition it does now"-I agree completely, if someone truly understands a historical romance, then they must understand the history of sex too. Sex was not always so soap-opera like and so "female-istic". If you want historical then please consider what actually happened sexually back then and how people felt culturally about sex. Rosemary Rogers books have always been a joy, i love authors who are not afraid "to-go-there" and she is one of them just like one of my other favorites Susan Johnson. Before considering reading please realize that if you are into those sappy, yes very fictional, historical romances then please read something you can handle, if you have read and have immediately insulted it or felt threatened then go watch the history channels show "the history of sex" and let me know how a true historical romance novel should be.

This book is absolutely to die for. It is not your typical sweet and gentle love story, but a more realistic gritty full of angst, passionate tale. Some people criticize Rogers for her "forceful" sex scenes, saying that rape is not romantic, but to me, it seems as though Dominic, though wary of love, cannot control his feelings when it comes to Marisa and expresses those uncontainable desires by forcing himself on her, but don't get me wrong, she enjoys every moment of it and so do I. I mean, the man is so controled with everyone else that his inablity to control his desires with Marisa makes it even hotter. The story keeps you guessing, rooting for what you know is best for the both of them, and once you start reading it is hard to put down. For those of you that like a sweet, predictable, polite romance reads, stick with other writers. But if you are like me and appreciate love that is dragged through the mud, and lovers that struggle through conflict, who still have an intense burning desire for one another after it is all over then read this book and thank me later. It is among my top three favorite historical romance novels, including RR Sweet, Savage Love and Kathleen Woodiwiss's The Wolf and the Dove

this book is the most unforgettable ive ever read among romantic fiction!and ofcourse judith mcnaughts perfect.but this book really left me gasping!!n i was in tenth grade for cryin out loud!!a must read for every reader who even remotely enjoys historical or even otherwise romantic fiction.....marissa n dominic are pbbly the most unconventional of romantic pairs n their encounters r positively wicked!! but their journey thru love by rosemary rogers is simply amazing!

First to the critiques: This is a fictional piece we're discussing, not yesterday's front page headline of events that happened to a young girl down the street!! Lighten up & enjoy this novel as it's intended to be. However, pay close attention to negative remarks if you are faint of heart & prefer Harlequin or simpleton short stories from a romance magazine. Should you love to surrender to the impossibilities & improbablilities that all romance novels present, to passion & lust which are semi-shocking, if you can place yourself in a different era without screaming "women's lib," then this book is a MUST READ! I first read this work approximately 20 yrs ago (recommended by my mother!). Again 5 yrs later and again some yrs after that. As I matured, so did my love for this book. Save Kathleen Woodiwiss' "A Rose in Winter," there is not a better romance novel out there. Wicked Loving Lies displays more than romance..there is tyranny, adventure, anquish, excitement, suffering and love that is sweet, bittersweet, bold & brazen. It is most unique & could very easily fit into a classification all it's own. Is it all so "wicked?" You bet it is and well worth it. It's a 5 star piece if you have the ability to separate yourself from reality & fictional romance.

I read the book in college and dug it out of the garage 17 years later after reading 'A Dangerous Man'. Rosemary Rogers takes you there. The historical settings are fabulous, the emotional roller coaster is thrilling and the false happy endings along the way are just to die for. A pleasant escape to yesterday from everyday futureworld.