When He Was Wicked

Summary

In every life there is a turning point …A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breathtaking, that one knows one’s life will never be the same. For MichaelStirling, London’s most infamous rake, that moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton.After a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but neverpermitting his heart to become engaged, he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into loveit was a wonder he managed to remain standing. Unfortunately for Michael, however, Francesca’s surname was toremain Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer—the occasion of their meeting was, lamentably, a suppercelebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin.But that was then … Now Michael is the earl and Francesca is free, but still she thinks of him as nothing otherthan her dear friend and confidant. Michael dares not speak to her of his love … until one dangerous night, when shesteps innocently into his arms and passion proves stronger than even the most wicked of secrets …