Cedric, Viscount Sheridan, has little to no purpose in life after an accident left him blind. When Lady Anne Chessley, a woman he formerly courted, wants to marry him to save herself from money hungry beaux, Cedric agrees. Anne makes Cedric feel alive and gives him a purpose in life once again. However, after their marriage, events take a turn for the worst when secrets are revealed, and enemies from the past reemerge to take away everything Cedric holds dear.

HER WICKED PROPOSAL by Lauren Smith is the next book in her League of Rogues series. The romance is sweet and charming and the characters are witty and enjoyable. The dialogue is well-worded, and readers will love the humor of Cedric and his friends. The best part of HER WICKED PROPOSAL is Cedric's group of friends and their camaraderie and cheerfulness. Readers will be laughing at their jokes and will be surprised by their empathy and kindness towards Cedric. The secondary characters really help enhance the book's plot and readers will enjoy every minute spent reading about Cedric and his friends. Smith writes vibrant settings, and readers will have a clear picture of where the story takes place. The description of the opera house is especially well done and this scene leads to a surprising conflict.

Cedric is an unusually vulnerable hero, but his blindness and lack of confidence make him enduring rather than weak. Anne is compassionate and determined, and Smith has created a heroine who grows in her own confidence and self-worth while helping the hero with his. The plot does become a bit predictable, but the climax is exciting and the resolution will leave readers with a satisfying ending well worth waiting for. HER WICKED PROPOSAL is a witty and tension filled romance with great characters and a beautiful setting.