Never a man to resist a challenge or the company of a beautiful lady, James agrees, and soon finds himself falling endlessly in love with a woman who may never see him as the man of her dreams. And in exchange, she will instruct him on all the refined manners a hulking, ruthless, fighting brute as himself needed to net a lady of quality. His wicked reputation encourages ladies to approach him for clandestine affairs, never for anything as outrageous as Lady Verity’s request-to teach her how to fight.

James had clawed his way from poverty to the fringes of the ton using his wits and fists. Clearly, a man any young lady of good sense and reputation should stay away from. And that means aligning with James Radcliffe, the Earl of Maschelly-a scoundrel who spends his days in sin and self-indulgence, and his nights in reckless pursuits. Lady Verity Ayles will do whatever it takes to protect herself from a vile cur, no matter how scandalous or perilous it may be. This is a novella for ** MATURE AUDIENCES ** James happens to be a man with a wicked reputation, which leads her to offer to teach him to become a proper gentleman in exchange. She appears on the doorstep of James Radcliffe, Earl of Maschelly, to request his assistance in learning how to fight defensively.

This tale focuses on Lady Verity Ayles, who desperately needs a way to protect herself since she is still fearful of a traumatic incident from years earlier. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title.When the Earl was Wicked is the fifth installment in the Forever Yours Book that was written by Stacy Reid. His wicked reputation encourages ladies to approach him for clandestine affairs, never for anything as outrageous as Lady Verity's request-to teach her how to fight. His touch awakens her desire, and his kiss demands surrender.

When the Earl was Wicked by Stacy Reid