THE DUKE IS WICKED by Tracy Sumner is a unique historical romance with a supernatural spin. It is the third book in the League of Lords series. 

I want to mention that I have not had the opportunity to read the first or second book in the series. I walked into this book with little to no understanding of the concept but found it easy enough to follow. There is definitely a backstory that I want to explore now that I have read this book. Not because I found it critical to have it in order to understand this one. That wasn't the case. This book was read as a standalone and I had no issues following along. 

Delaney Temple and her brother are in London from America and thus face much criticism for their lack of comprehension of the society. Delaney is a self-assured and independent woman who does not feel that she needs to follow the social guidelines put in place. She also has a unique skill that she has used often but is struggling to control and understand. 

Sebastian, the Duke of Ashcroft, has always known about his supernatural ability. He despises it and does everything in his power to keep it under control. He's seen the destruction that has been left from his ability and does not wish to cause any more destruction. He stumbles upon Delaney in the park when he, unfortunately, requires aid. Needing help is not something he is accustomed to and requiring it from a woman of little social standing has never happened to him. 

Fate intervenes and continues to force the pair together. Through these incidents, Sebastian comes to find out about Delaney's gift and the danger she could be in if someone less honorable were to find out about it. 

The tension builds between the pair as Delaney is introduced to the other members of the League and they are forced to keep her close in order to find out her skill, her deception, and her feelings for Sebastian. 

Despite their attempts, the pair fail to keep their distance from each other, but the tension is fire. Literally. Sebastian is caught between marrying a woman who is appropriate for him and knows how to keep their secret or his feelings for the unhinged and rebellious American. 

Eventually, their pasts catch up with them and they are forced to determine the reality of their feelings for one another. There is also a great segway into the next book in this series as it relates to Simon and his uncanny ability to fall in love with the ghosts he is able to communicate with. 

Overall, THE DUKE IS WICKED  by Tracy Sumner was a great book. If you're tired of traditional historical romance and want something with a bit of a kick this would be a great read for you. It has sparked my curiosity in the others in the series and I am already hyped for book four of the League of Lords series, THE HELLION IS TAMED.  

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