When He Was Wicked

A New York Times Bestseller From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Francesca Bridgerton,in the sixth of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charmingpowerful Bridgerton familynow a series created by Shondaland for Netflix. FRANCESCA’S STORY In every life there is a turning point. A moment so tremendousso sharp and breathtakingthat one knows one’s life will never be the same. For Michael StirlingLondon’s most infamous rakethat moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton. After a lifetime of chasing womenof smiling slyly as they chased himof allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engagedhe took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing. Unfortunately for MichaelhoweverFrancesca’s surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer–the occasion of their meeting waslamentablya supper celebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin. But that was then . . . Now Michael is the earl and Francesca is freebut still she thinks of him as nothing other than her dear friend and confidant. Michael dares not speak to her of his love . . . until one dangerous nightwhen she steps innocently into his armsand passion proves stronger than even the most wicked of secrets . . .