Max owns a gaming hell in London.  He has an unnamed investor, who is also his landlord.  He wants nothing so much as to pay off the deed owner to be master of everything in his domain.  He has worked all of his life for this, and he is so close to accomplishing all his goals.
Lady Bryony Grenville is an unusual young woman.  She hasn’t spent her pin money on ribbons and dresses, she has a penchant for numbers , as well as the violin, and with the help of her older brother, began investing at an early age.  Her “ investments “ include the deed to a certain gaming hell....
Bryony wants more information about this property she has ownership in, and decides to sneak in, during closed hours, dressed as a boy.  This is where her trouble begins.  The trouble, is Max and the fact that the two of them are totally inappropriate for each other.
This story is wonderful.  The entire series and its characters, the Grenvilles and their loves, are funny, unusual, and entertaining.  I highly recommend this to readers of historical romance.
I was hoping that one character might have a story of his own in the future. The Duke of Lambley, is a dark mysterious fellow, who I suspect might have a few tales to tell.

A cute and fun Regency romance that was very enjoyable. Erica Ridley has been on my list of authors to try and I'm so glad that I finally have. The characters were strong, likable and well developed. The story moved along at a good pace and I was hooked till the end. I really liked that the romance and intimacy was not rushed. Also well explored was the difference in their class/station in life and how Gideon has advanced so far beyond it, but is still defined by his birth. Overall, a very good story and I look forward to reading more by this author. *I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and this is my voluntary and honest review.

In this book Miss Bryony Grenville, the youngest and most mathical and financial astute of the Grenville clan, meets her match in Maxwell Gideon, owner of the infamous gambling parlor, The Cloven Hoof. He wants to buy the building where his gambling parlor is located, but is unaware who the owner is, and that they are also his secret partner in the business. His secret partner becomes suspicious when he offers her double what was initially paid and determines to secretly examine the books to ensure all is above board. After being caught sparks begin to fly between this unlikely duo. Perhaps the hoyden has found her match in this untitled but true gentleman?

I have rated this book 4 stars.

I received an ARC from Netgalley for my unbiased opinion.

What a light, fun,romantic story. I started it and couldn't put it down. Bryony and Max were an unlikely couple.  But that's what made this story.  
Even though Bryony is part of the aristocracy (daughter of a baron), Max is not.  He owns a gaming he'll.  
They meet  by accident. Bryony is a mathematical wizard.  Hert brother helps her invest in projects.  In checking on her latest investment (Max's club), she and Maxx meet. You can feel the sparks between them.  They go back and forth at each other, challenging each other.  Yet sharing their common interests. 
There are many challenges along the way. Her mother for one. But in the end, her family supports her decision to marry for love.
My only criticism would be, in keeping true to historical romance,  Bryony had too much freedom for the times. An unchaperoned lady coming and going at all hours was not acceptable.  Yet she seemed to come and go with no one the wiser.

I love regency romance books. My God, this book was amazing! I have loved this series and this one was probably my favorite of them all. I’m feeling a little sad in that I don’t know if it’s the final in the series. I sure hope not. It’s been exciting and it feels like going back to visit with family as each characters return with each book. The love scenes are nothing short of hold your breath good. I highly recommend! Book gifted to me.

Well written and entertaining Historical romance with excellent character development. Not a traditional Regency as there's a modern feel to the dialogue, but a fun book to read all the same. I liked both Bryony and Max. This can be read as a stand alone. 4.5 stars.

Max & Byrony, what a pair.  I could not put this book down.  I tried because I wanted the story to last but it was impossible.  The fun that these two had, the laughs, joint ventures and romance.  The book was fabulous.  You cannot miss the story.  The amount of joy and love Byrony brings to the story is unimaginable.  Max is his usual taciturn self and the transformation it spectacular.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for this honest review.

I loved every page!

   I haven’t read the previous five books in this series, but judging by “Lord of Vice”, I have really been missing out!  I will read the rest of them ASAP because this novel was thoroughly delightful.  The story has a fun tone interspersed with beautiful romance and populated by intelligent characters.

   Lady Bryony and Max Gideon are such great characters.  I love them both, and the author let us get into their heads very well.  Bryony is strong-willed, very intelligent, and has some unusual hobbies for an unmarried 23-year-old woman during the Regency period.  She is very gifted at both mathematics and playing the violin.  She uses her math skills to analyze investment opportunities, which led her to invest (under an assumed name) in an egalitarian men's gambling club and buy the property as well.  She has been chafing under her baroness mother’s mission to get her married off.  Max Gideon is the son of a dockworker and a seamstress, but he has worked hard to make his Cloven Hoof into one of the most successful gambling clubs in London.  He dearly wishes to purchase the property from his anonymous business partner.

   I adored how Bryony and Gideon interacted with each other.  Gideon treated her with respect and listened to her ideas about business.  Gideon had always had admirable respect for his brilliant sister, who is another fantastic character.  Gideon is gorgeous, sexy, and also acts like a gentleman.  I really like how Gideon does not practice any vices because he needs to keep his head on straight to reach his goals.

   The only thing in the novel that seemed too far-fetched was how Bryony was able to sneak out of her house at all hours of the night and no one noticed.  It also seemed unlikely that Bryony's older brother gave her men's clothing but did not worry about what situations she would get into while dressed as a man.

   I highly recommend this novel to all Regency romance readers who want a fun, low-angst romance.  I would call it mild to moderately steamy.  I received a free advanced reading copy via Netgalley, and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.

Bryony is the last of the Grenville children left at home and unmarried, so her mother has given her a deadline: find someone within the month to get married to, or Mother will do it for her.

One of Bryony's skills is with numbers and risks, and she has built up a decent nest egg with various investments, including owning the land that the Cloven Hoof sits on.

Created to provide a club for men not able to get into the other gambling dens (often because they were not from the landed gentry, or had been blacklisted), the Cloven Hoof has become one of the most popular clubs where membership is purely at the owner's discretion rather than being a member of the ton. Maxwell Gideon is the owner of the Cloven Hoof, and intent to own the land it sits on. However, he doesn't know who his silent partner is, or why they are resisting the offer of him to buy the land. Bryony is curious as to why he wants it, so decides to spy before making the decision as to whether to sell or not. Unfortunately she gets found out. Intrigued by her business ideas and knowledge of numbers, he allows her to stick around in order to try and figure her out. In the process Bryony gets to meet Frances (his sister), and gets a better understanding of what drives Gideon to do what he does. 

Having been born into poverty, Gideon has little confidence of making his way in high society and doesn't believe that he is good enough for Bryony.  Bryony on the other hand is fed up being restricted by her gender and her place in society, not being recognised for her brains, and not being able to own property etc.

The book can be read as a standalone, with previous characters appearing briefly. Bryony set up the dinner in the hope that it would show Gideon that her family were a little unconventional, but it only managed to make Gideon feel even worse about their prospects. Bryony's mother doesn't help the situation by being rude towards him on the one occasion that they meet.

I'm not entirely convinced as to why Gideon allows Bryony to keep coming back to the Cloven Hoof, once he finds her out, but the dynamic between the two people is excellent, and goes well in the wider series of the family

[Maxwell Gideon] "was trouble in every possible sense!"

Hoyden high society Miss and accounting genius meets unrepentant arrogant gambling den owner. Of course the sparks will fly!
When Maxwell Gideon ("tall, dark, and sinfully handsome") sought funds to start his exclusive club (aka gambling den) he little knew he was being financed by Miss Bryony Grenville, daughter of the ton who much preferred to don her brother's castoffs and reckon financial and economic matters, than attend soirées and Almanacks. 
Now is the time for Maxwell to buy out his silent partner, but that process was meeting dead ends. All Maxwell had to do was find out his partner's name. That was proving harder than he thought. To top it all off he finds a young woman, disguised as a boy in his club after hours. That's when things became decidedly strange, at least for Maxwell. Bryony's in seventh heaven! 
And then there's the annual Grenville family musicales! 
Did I mention that Bryony's parents have turned on the screws and are demanding she marries before the end of the season--even if they have to choose the groom.
Imagine how an independent spirit takes that!
I must say I was in awe at how Bryony was able to sneak away. Definitely not a normal ability for most regency young women. And just how did she keep getting away with it--without coming to harm?
A pleasing regency romp down murky alleyways and through both respectable and not so respectable doorways.

A NetGalley ARC

I could not wait to read Max and Bryony's story and it did not disappoint. Max is handsome and rugged. Bryony could care less about her reputation and that is what makes them the perfect pair. I could not put this book down. It was steamy from the first and didn't disappoint.

Another great read from Erica Ridley. Intriguing characters and storyline. A regency romance with a difference. This author always comes up with a unique spin to her stories. Highly recommend it.

This was my first Erica Ridley book and after this I will definitely read me.  This book is number 6 in a series and it was not necessary to have read the previous books to understand and enjoy this book - however I do want to go back and learn the stories of some of these other characters.  I love the heroine Bryony.  She’s smart and frustrated by being a limited woman - my favorite kind.  I love that she isn’t limited by what women are supposed to do.  Max is a good hero - the chemistry between them is great.  It’s the first book I’ve read in awhile that I didn’t want to put down.

This story was so great. I loved the characters and the story. Bryony and Maxwell are great characters that you can't help but love and enjoy following their story.  Byrony is such an interesting female lead character, I loved watching her win over Maxwell and how she handled everything.  The plot is entertaining and fast paced, there are no slow parts, and the conflict is captivating, especially when he finds out she is his landlady and he sets out to get her to sell the deed to him.  I enjoyed this one very much. I have not read anything by Erica Ridley before, but I definitely need to check her out more. Here characters are not typical Regency characters, especially her female characters, and that was refreshing.

Lord of Vice ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️by Erica Ridley

Max Gideon owner, or shall I say half owner of the gambling hell The Cloven Hoof, is desperate to buy out his silent partner if he knew the identity of that person.

Miss Bryony Grenville, one member of the famous musicale Grenville family, is considered to be a woman almost on the shelf. Her mother is very anxious to see her wed and fast.
Bryony with the help of her brother has become quite the wealthy financier and secret owner of the other half of the. Cloven Hoof.  

Bryony when she confronts Max is clearly quite clever with financial matters. At first, Max wants her tossed out. Upon listening to her ideas he realizes her abilities.   Bryony does not tell Max she is the half owner he seeks.

It is at this part, Ms Ridley weaves her story. Her characters each begin to develop and flow freely from the pages.  I have read all of Ms Ridley’s series of Regency Rogues to only want more and more to read.  I love her stories and her vivid descriptions of the people and the genre.

This is Maxwell Gideon and Bryony Grenville’s story, 6th in the Rogues to Riches series. This standalone, HEA love story is filled with humor, romance and sizzle.
This well written story depicts a beautifully developed love between the Lord of Vice, owner of a gaming hell, and an independent entrepreneurial woman who happens to be the daughter of a baron; I loved the chemistry between the hero and heroine, the humorous dialogue had me laughing and the storyline also made me cry. I look forward to more of this author.
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley for my honest opinion.

In the sixth book of Erica Ridley's Rogues to Riches series, we have the most entertaining story of Bryony Grenville. She's the youngest of the Grenville siblings, the charming hoyden who is always in some sort of mischief. In this story we learn that she has, quite secretly, invested in a notorious gaming hell known as the Cloven Hoof. Not only was she the key investor, but she's also the landlord for the property on which the den is located. But when it becomes apparent that the owner wants to purchase the property from the silent benefactor, Bryony is determined to figure out how he's coming up with the funds.
It's here that we meet Maxwell Gideon, owner of the Cloven Hoof... known throughout London as "The Lord of Vice", he is a force to be reckoned with. His establishment caters to both poor and rich alike, something completely unfounded during this time frame. This gaming hell has made him A LOT of money and he would like to be 100% owner. But can he get his slient partner to sell?

Erica Ridley has given us a most charming story! In fact I enjoyed this one more than "Lord of Pleasure" and let's face it, that one was... well... a pleasure! She's created the perfect hero, dark and brooding with a tragic backstory.... and a highly relatable heroine! You root for these two to beat the odds and end up with their happily ever after! Bravo!

This has to be my favourite book so far. I love the strength both characters have, Bryony is a head strong women with a business brain any man would love to have and Maxwell has the same strengths to match. They are both looking for the same thing, acceptance of who they are, not what others expect of them. This is one of the few books I have read in only two sittings, life gets in the road or I would have read it all at once. Ms Ridley has the writing know how to keep you hooked. There was a sex scene but this reviewer skipped it as usual and it did not affect my enjoyment of the book.  This book can be read as a stand alone but it is nice to know the story behind the other characters in the book. If you are looking for a HEA story of two strong souls this is the book for you.  I received this as an ARC.

Ms. Ridley is one author that I often look for, her books are enjoyable.  This particular romance is very different in that the heroine is titled and the hero is not.  He manages and is partial owner of a lucrative business. The heroine is the silent partner.  Bryony is sweet, very smart, and thoughtful.  Max has a chip or two on his shoulder  however he is also a realist.  The ending is unexpected with a couple of changes of mind that will blow you away. I received a complimentary copy of this title from NetGalley.  The opinions expressed are completely my own and honest.

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This is my favourite from this series. 
Bryony Grenville is the youngest member of the family and by far the most difficult and business savvy . 
Max is The lord of Vice , he’s the owner ,creator of the Cloven Hoof a very particular gaming hell . 
Bryony is a brilliant character she so interesting and intelligent, she has a great sense for making money and she just oozes charm to my mind . I love her forthright manner and her outspokenness.
Max is a self made man , and you can see where he gets his pride in what he’s achieved, I adore how he cares for Bryony wether he want to or not . 
Emotions were all over the place reading this , for two such clever people you’d think they would be able to understand their feeling much sooner . 
An awesome book that I will happily give 5 stars 
I received an advance copy of this book and chose to submit a review