Two guys and one girl, who will she pick?
This was an unusual love story involving three main characters, Radley Lyncott, Wendy Drew and Demon Damon.
Radley is a sailor who has loved Wendy for years but he went to sea when they were both very young and has now returned home years later too court and marry her. When he arrives home he finds he is now a Duke and has to give up the sea.
Wendy is working hard with her own dress shop and at a gambling hell owned by Damon to pay her brothers debts.
She and Damon barter together over money and time she can give him, she was very strong and enterprising in her dealings with Demon Damon.
Damon is a scary, violent, character who want's Wendy all for himself but Wendy is determined to save her virtue and reputation and to protect her friends from him.
Radley's strength and love for Wendy holds the story together, in the beginning his character wasn't very strong, he improved immensely as the story progressed.
The three characters change and some strengthen as the story unfolds and there are secrets to discover.
The ending is full of thrills and excitement and a nice conclusion follows a very entertaining book.

I received a free copy of this title from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. ( )

WHAT THE GROOM WANTS by Jade Lee is an exciting Regency Historical Romance. #4 in the "Bridal Favors" but can be read as a stand alone. Meet Radley Lyncott and Wendy Drew. Two old friends, from the neighborhood.

Fast paced tale of love, romance, passion and danger. Filled with danger, passion, secrets and love. A definite page turner! Some people can not be redeemed, the Demon is one such person. He is evil through and through. He wants Wendy, and will do anything to get her including, destroying her,her family and her friends.

Radley has loved Wendy for years, but felt he could offer Wendy nothing. But he is now thrown into the world of being a new Duke, from a mere sea Captain to a Duke over night. Determined to save Wendy and her family, and learn Wendy's secret, Radley could risk all for love.

Radley and Wendy will steal your heart as they navigate their attraction, their passion and their budding romance. Oh and try to both stay alive. For the Demon will do anything to possess Wendy. He is a cruel man, who loves to berate,degrade and destroy.

Ms. Lee writes a Regency Romance that is filled with adventure, romance and passion. A must read! I love this series and this author!! Received for an honest review from the publisher.

RATING: 4.5

HEAT RATING: HOT

REVIEWED BY: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More ( )

Historical Romance
5 stars
Release: February 4, 2014

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Radley Lyncott has been in love with Wendy Drew as long as he can remember. When he went to sea, she was too young to court. Now that he’s returned to take up his Welsh title, he is appalled to find that debt has ruined the Drew family, and—even worse—Wendy is being courted by another man.

Or a dangerous attraction?

Family comes first for seamstress Wendy Drew, who is forced to settle her brother’s debt by working nights at a notorious gambling den. But her double-life hasn’t gone unnoticed—she has captivated none other than Demon Damon, a nefarious rake who understands Wendy’s darkest desires and is hell bent on luring her into his arms.

MY REVIEW:
Oh, I think I’ve found a new author to stalk. From the moment I opened this book and read the first sentence, on up until the gripping end, I was hooked. This book has it all: suspense, humor, sexy love scenes, and enough sweet words to make a girl swoon.

I truly enjoyed watching the go around between these characters and have actually purchased the first three books, because yes, it was that good.

Radley is a man’s man, one who knows what he wants, knows he’s hot and savvy enough to get it, and isn’t afraid of being himself in order to get things done. He’s thrust into a new world, one where he’s told to act different, dress different, and it goes against everything he is. And in true Radley fashion, he says buck it all and stays on the path toward his goal.

Wendy is a girl who desires all she can’t have, and just when she’s had a taste of it, she wants more, but fights against doing the wrong thing.

Ms. Lee puts the story together in a truly spectacular fashion. She’s daring to push the limits and manages to grab the reader’s attention until the very end. I couldn’t put this book down!

I definitely recommend this book to everyone, historical fan or not. It’ll be a book you won’t soon forget and one that you’ll want to read over and over again.

Happy reading! ( )