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Bezig met laden... His Dark and Dangerous Waysdoor Edith Layton
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. Another enjoyable Regency-era romance from Layton. Jane is an impoverished young lady working as a children's dance instructor to make ends meet. Simon is a former British spy, who has avoided society since his return from French imprisonment. A friend persuades Simon to investigate Jane's employer, and complications ensue. Her earlier books seemed so much deeper and richer. This one has a rather unbelievable villain and the plot generally just seems weak. There just doesn't seem to be a lot of meat on the bones of this effort. Although I did find it hard to put down and finished it in virtually one big gulp so it must have had redeeming qualities. Superb historical romance. "His Dark and Dangerous Ways" by Edith Layton is a refreshing read with not much real danger, equisite sexual tension, and a hero and heroine you like from the first page. Simon, Lord Granger, returned to England after a year in a French prison thanks to the woman he loved and he thought loved him. Now, he doesn't trust anyone and no longer frolics in the ton. At least, not until an old friend from his spying days makes a special request. Jane is a gentlewoman down on her luck. Her family is gone, and the estate has passed to the next male heir. Refusing to be just another needy charity case, she goes to London determined to make her own way. Somehow, she's become entangled in a confusing mystery and three different people are asking her to spy for them. Who should she trust? As I said, I enjoyed this read as I usually do Ms Layton's books. No TSTL (too stupid to live) heroes or heroines for her, good use of sexual tension, and always a HEA (happily ever after). Another enjoyable Regency-era romance from Layton. Jane is an impoverished young lady working as a children's dance instructor to make ends meet. Simon is a former British spy, who has avoided society since his return from French imprisonment. A friend persuades Simon to investigate Jane's employer, and complications ensue. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
Simon Atwood, Lord Granger, once gave all for his country--and paid the price. Now, his handsome face haunted by a secret sorrow, Simon has undertaken a mission far closer to home, but no less dangerous. And though he hesitates to risk her safety, he must seek the help of Jane Chatham, an enchanting dance teacher who could prove a worthy partner--in espionage and in love. Forced to live by her wiles far from her well-bred country upbringing, Jane Chatham is suspicious of every man's intentions, even those of a gentleman like Simon Atwood. After all, she knows nothing of this enigmatic nobleman, and has no reason to believe his promises. Keeping him at a distance should prove simple for the resourceful, quick-witted beauty . . . until she finds herself mesmerized by Simon's dark and dangerous ways, consumed by a passion that puts her very life at stake. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)813.54Literature English (North America) American fiction 20th Century 1945-1999WaarderingGemiddelde:
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The title was more exciting than the actual book.
I dont usually like spying and that kind of intrigue in my HR-s,but for this one I wish it had been more of that.
It was after all the premise for the h and H to meet but seemed to be nothing more than a plot point for them to have a reason to hang out. It just sort of fizzled out.
The heroine being a dance instructor was interesting but I am not sure I bought into her being one for toddlers. Just silly. Would have been more believable if it was for a bit older children. ( )