Amanda Quick

Determined to stop the Earl of Angelstone from engaging her hot-headed brother in their scheduled duel, Prudence Merryweather sneaks into the earl's home to confront him and finds herself falling in love. Original.

Dangerous

Colleen

3.5 Stars
 
I read a bunch of Amanda Quick books in college but then got burnt out on them. I do occasionally still pick up one by her though. They are great when I want an enjoyable, light read.
 
Dangerous is a standard Regency Romance. It begins with Prudence Merryweather making a risky visit to the notorious Sebastian, the Earl of Angelstone, in an attempt to save her brother from a duel. Sebastian is intrigued by Prudence and quickly becomes protective of her as danger surrounds them.
 
Although the plot is pretty generic, the story was highly entertaining. There was a mystery element as well, since they both end up being amateur sleuths of sorts. I enjoyed the characters. Prudence was independent and quirky. Sebastian was witty and protective. Their romance was endearing without being too saccharine. They also had good banter and chemistry. So even if the story wasn’t groundbreaking, I definitely had a fun time reading it. It was just what I was in the mood for.


RATING FACTORS:
Ease of Reading: 4 Stars
Writing Style: 3 Stars
Characters and Character Development: 4 Stars
Plot Structure and Development: 3 Stars
Level of Captivation: 4 Stars
Originality: 3 Stars

From a magnificent ballroom ablaze with lights to an imposing country house steeped in shadows comes a breathtaking tale of an impetuous miss—and a passion that leads to peril... At five and twenty, Prudence Merryweather knew very well tht risks a woman took by visiting a gentleman in the dead of night. But bearding the notorious Earl of Angelstone in his den was the only way to stop him from engaging her hot-headed brother in a duel. And that was why she found herself ushered into Sebastian's frobidding presence at three int the morning—and thoroughly kissed before dawn. She was a country-bred innocent—and an intriguing experience for a man who dwelt more in the shadows than in the sunshine. Yet as her boldness drew Prue into one dangerous episode after another, Sebastian found himself torn between a raging hunger to possess her and a driving need to protect her. And the reckless beauty would soon need all the protection she could get...

Dangerous

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