Wicked Under the Covers

This is my first pierce book but not the last.The first chapter hooked me in. When she meets up with marcus Brawley the revenge begins. This is a great read. i have read all 3 in the Carlisle series and they get better. She has just come out with the 4th I can't wait to read it.

Lady Fayre has been thoroughly compromised. Giving way to what she believed to be love, she forfeited her innocence to Lord Standish. Her perception of her love drastically changed when she woke to find her lover in the arms of Lady Hipgrave, her father's former mistress. If that betrayal wasn't shocking enough, the words Lord Standish was whispering in Lady Hipgrave's ear were not words of love, rather those of betrayal and Fayre's ruin. As the truth comes crashing in on Fayre, she realizes that he never loved her; she was only a means to her father's end. Determined not to let their plot get her down, Fayre faces the ton with her head held high. Maccus Brawley may have spent his youth as a two-bit smuggler, but after some smart investing, he's become a wealthy man. While money might buy him respect, it can never make him one of the elite. Desperately desiring to rise above his questionable past and to be accepted as one of the ton, Maccus searches for a special lady who might provide a gateway for him. Once he lays eyes on Lady Fayre, he knows she is the one. Overhearing a conversation between Fayre and her mother, Maccus quickly surmises that Fayre is not only gorgeous, but she is also in need of some assistance - his assistance. With Lady Fayre in trouble, Maccus proposes a quid pro quo: He will help her gain revenge against Lord Standish and Lady Hipgrave in exchange for her providing an entrance into the ton. While Fayre is attracted to Maccus, she finds his arrogant and bullish ways deplorable. Maccus, however, is fascinated with Fayre from the very beginning. When their relationship turns physical, things become even more complicated. Maccus knows he has passionate feelings for Fayre, but is unsure of how far those feelings go. Fayre knows she's in love with Maccus, but he's made it clear he wants a perfect wife, someone unlike her. So Fayre accepts ever moment with Maccus for what she believes it is, a passionate affair between a man and his mistress. When the revenge Maccus plans for Lord Standish and Lady Hipgrave takes an unexpected turn, Maccus decides it's best for Fayre if they stay away from each other. When Fayre secretly sees Maccus kissing Lady Hipgrave, the feeling of betrayal are so immense that Fayre is shattered. Maccus will have to do a lot of begging to return to Fayre's good graces. Wicked Under the Covers is steamy, passionate, and entertaining. Fayre and Maccus are perfect together, and you can't help rooting for them through the numerous obstacles they encounter. This is an excellent story. While this is the first story by Barbara Pierce that I have read, I thoroughly look forward to future ones. Kristin Young Rakehell

Talented Pierce does it yet again, fast becoming one of my favourite writers of this period. Fayre Carlisle, in the first Carlisle saga, is the darling daughter of a Duke, so naturally she is considered THE catch of the ton. Only Fayre follows her heart and gives herself to the very handsome second son of a Marquis. Much to her heartbreak, she learns she gave her innocence away to someone set to revenge themselves against her powerful father. Now the lass is wiser and with a mad on. Handsome Maccus Brawley needs an entrance to the ton. He's wealthy, but wealth is not respected by the upper-crust. Fayre could help Maccus achieve his aims, and he in turn can help her in her quest to get even with those that ruined her. Neither of these wonderful characters (though the reader does!) expects love to happen. Pierce delivers a sensual, sexy read. Maccus and Fayre are delightfully brought to life, make the reader care, under the careful and skilled guidance of a very talented author, leaving me eager for more Carlisle tales. Brava!!

Lady Fayre Carlisle has been ruined; she was seduced and deceived by Lord Thatcher Standish. Her father's mistress, Lady Othilia, set her up as a form of revenge against her father the Duke of Solitea for his waning interest in her. When Maccus Knight Brawley first sees Fayre he desires her instantly. When he discovers who she is and the secrets that she is hiding, he is convinced that he and Fayre would make a perfect team. Fayre is distrusting though; the scandal Standish caused has made her wary of others intentions, especially men's. It will be very difficult for Maccus to convince her to become his partner. Fayre reluctantly agrees to assist Maccus in his emergence into society because he promises to assist her in striking back at Standish and Othilia and in the process she and Maccus become close. When it seems that their relationship is becoming serious, Maccus is caught in a compromising position that has Fayre convinced he is no better that Standish. Can Maccus convince Fayre that seeing is not always believing? Passion and revenge abound in Wicked Under The Covers. It is a love story that captivated me immediately. The characters are intriguing, the storyline is engaging, the sex is hot, and the romance is tender. Fayre and Maccus are strong characters who had me rooting for them throughout the story. I thoroughly relished Wicked Under The Covers and am really looking forward to Fayne's story next! Nannette Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

Ms Pierce has definitely written a winner with Wicked Under the Covers. I loved the way this story both drew me in, and burned me up with the explicit and delightful passion between Maccus and Fayre. Maccus was a hero to die for....hot and wicked while being delightfully tender with Fayre. Fayre was a heroine that touched my heart while I cheered her on. I could not put this book down until I finished it. Great plot. Wonderful characters, both main and supporting. I can only hope that Ms Pierce will do sequels and give us Temmes and Trevor's stories. Bravo, Ms Pierce for a delightful book.