Pandora Maybury, Duchess of Wyndwood, finds herself the talk of the Ton when her husband is killed while fighting a duel, along with the other man involved. Scandal has it that the men were both her lovers and fighting over Pandora. Since she has come out of her year of mourning, she finds herself not accepted by most people, and propositioned by less than noble men. Saved one night from such a man by Rupert Stirling, Duke of Stratton (nicknamed Devil), Pandora isn’t sure that his intentions are that much better.

Rupert is your typical duke – arrogant, commanding, impatient, and assured. He steps in and takes over almost every situation. But he’s also kind, caring and generous to those he takes under his wing. Pandora also has a big heart, taking care of those around her, but she also has an underlying streak of daring. She doesn’t stand Rupert’s high-handedness for long, which makes for fiery interactions between the two. Together, they are entertaining, sweet and, of course, spicy.

Pandora is hiding a few secrets and there is a mystery around break-ins at her house that lends a touch of intrigue, but it is the developing relationship between the two that makes the book great. This is a fun historical romance with compelling characters and and engaging story.

**Some Like It Wicked is the second book in the Daring Duchesses series. The heroines of this series are three friends so the others make an appearance in this story, however I didn’t feel like it was necessary to read the first book to enjoy this one.**