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Reviews & Cover Quotes Darkly sensual, Erica Ridley's TOO WICKED TO KISS is a skillful blend of Gothic mystery and steamy romance. Living, breathing characters, a classically foreboding setting, and twists and turns to keep one guessing come together in a deeply satisfying tale. Karen Rose Erica Ridley has penned a unique Gothic romance complete with murder, madness, and mayhem! Virginia Henley "Erica Ridley's debut novel, Too Wicked to Kiss, is one of the wittiest returns to the gothic since Jane Austen made fun of Miss Catherine Morland in Northanger Abbey. [...] Too Wicked to Kiss is a brilliant example of an author staking out a by-gone genre and remaking it in her own image." Eloisa James Ridley’s debut is an enticing marriage of Regency romance and murder mystery. [...] Evangeline, a young yet determined heroine, is the true star of the novel as she allows herself to love while making serious plans for her future. Plenty of violence, romantic tension, and sensual love scenes will leave readers eager for the sequel. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "Erica Ridley has written a wonderful historical intrigue and romance with TOO WICKED TO KISS. [...] Ridley combines snappy dialogue, passionate scenes and a dead body to move the story along at a swift pace. [...] If this debut is a sign of books to come, then I hope Ridley has a prolific career. This one is a gem!" Romance Junkies (5 stars) From the first few pages, Ms. Ridley had me within her clasp as her gripping and chilling novel took me from my own home into a story full of suspense, mystery, passion, mayhem, and a setting full of secret tunnels and deceptive characters. [...] As the passion and storyline unfolds, the reader will find themselves questioning who the murderer is until the very end, when all will be revealed. Danielle, Reviewer (5 stars/cups) "I very much enjoyed reading Erica Ridley’s debut novel, Too Wicked to Kiss. [...] It's intelligent, emotional, compelling, with a plot that strings you along and rewards you greatly, and characters (especially the heroine) that you can’t help but cheer on. [...] The verdict? I liked it. The Gav and Evie pairing, Susan, the betrayals and redemptions, that picnic scene, and that infamous pot of dirt." Harriet Klausner (5 stars) "Ms. Ridley exceeded any expectations that I had for this book! [...] This fast-paced, page-turner examines how an error in judgment can lead to cataclysmic events that will possess a person for the rest of their lives. [...] For anyone who is looking for a great mystery and poignant love story, this is a story not to be missed." Smokin' Hot Books (4 stars/smootches) "This is an entertaining Regency Gothic romance starring a terrific heroine who holds the story line together, a brooding lead male with a mysterious past, a scandalous cousin, and a manor house with gargoyles on the roof and ravens flying around them. Overly dramatic yet so vividly fun to follow as the suspense filled story line is fast-paced from the moment Evangeline (Longfellow would be pleased) meets Gavin. Sub-genre fans will enjoy this dark romantic historical and look forward to a sequel." Sasha & the Silverfish "TOO WICKED TO KISS is one of those delicious gothic-style historical romances that will have you turning pages as quickly as you can. The tone reminds me of Eve Silver's Dark Prince but the style is distinctly Erica Ridley's. It is also a wonderful and original Beauty and the Beast story with Gavin putting his own stamp on the tortured, misunderstood Beast. [...] TOO WICKED TO KISS is a perfect dark historical gem. It is also the debut story from a sure-to-be bestselling author." Enduring Romance "Erica Ridley has recreated the gothic romance with the disturbed and scarred (physically and emotionally) leading man. But Evangeline isn't your normal gothic heroine. [...] Throw in murder, mayhem, scheming mamas, evil stepfathers, secret passages, lecherous rogues, and you've got a new twist on an old gothic." NIGHT OWL ROMANCE (4 stars) "This is a debut book by a fantastic new author. I absolutely loved the feel of this book. Evangeline [...] is tough and knows what she wants out of life. Gavin is your typical brooding hero and I loved him from the first moment. [...] This book is a terrific read from an author who will be an auto-buy from now on." THE BOOK GIRL (5 stars) "Ms. Ridley has written a deliciously sensual gothic romance with realistic characters that tug at the heartstrings, a murder mystery that kept me guessing, and a tortured hero who is rescued from his emotional prison by an unlikely heroine and who then rescues her in return. The fast-paced story flows smoothly and held my attention throughout. In fact, I stayed up late into the night, eagerly flipping pages until I reached the end. Erica Ridley is a bright new talent to watch." THE ROMANCE DISH (4.5 stars) "Erica Ridley’s writing style slips the reader right into the house party to experience bone-chilling murder, dark, terrifying secret passageways, malicious deeds, unspeakable cruelty, and blatant abuse of forced hospitality. She shows the reader emotions from the darkest, deepest despair to the ecstasy of the breathtaking love that Gavin and Evangeline share. TOO WICKED TO KISS is a captivating page-turner that tests one’s puzzle solving skills while tapping into a whole gamut of emotions. SUPER LOVE STORY AND SO MUCH MORE!" LONG AND SHORT ROMANCE REVIEWS (4.5 stars) "Erica Ridley's debut novel, Too Wicked to Kiss, is one of the wittiest returns to the gothic since Jane Austen made fun of Miss Catherine Morland in Northanger Abbey. But Ridley seems more interested in revitalizing the genre than parodying it. Far from being a swooning by-stander, Evangeline turns out to have a powerful paranormal gift and, more importantly, the backbone to stand up to Gavin's bad reputation and profound guilt. Too Wicked to Kiss is a brilliant example of an author staking out a by-gone genre and remaking it in her own image." Eloisa James - Barnes & Noble "Huzzah for this Kensington Zebra debut author! Erica Ridley’s Too Wicked To Kiss is a titillating whodunit set in a London castle. There’s unlit corridors, secret passageways, stolen kisses, and a hero in cravats and breeches! [...] I’m predicting this author will receive many calling cards from readers. Are you going to like this historical romance? Ooo, yeah! [...] Too Wicked To Kiss is funny, sensual, entertaining and has a happily-ever-after. A must read!" LOVE ROMANCE PASSION |
 A sneak peek of TOO SINFUL TO DENY will be in the back of TOO WICKED TO KISS! Squee! 
06/2009Erica's debut romance novel now has a name: TOO WICKED TO KISS. And an estimated date when you can find this gothic Regency-set historical in a bookstore near you: MARCH 2, 2010! 01/2009 Erica presents a workshop on Websites & Online Marketing to the Space Coast Authors of Romance RWA chapter in Melbourne, FL. |
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