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Reckless Seduction
When Genevieve Latour thwarts privateer Dominic Delacroix's plans to blackmail her father, she is not prepared for the seductive man she finds beneath the guise of a dangerous blockade runner.
448 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1987
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Jane Feather
170 books628 followersJane Feather (born Jane Robotham) is a popular British–American writer of historical romance novels. In 1984 she wrote five contemporary romances under the pseudonym Claudia Bishop. She is a New York Times-bestselling, award–winning writer, and has more than ten million romance novels in print.
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August 21, 2013
Lost respect for Dominic Delacroix when he thought Genevieve Latour was sleeping with men in order to obtain secret information on there spy mission. Genevieve wagered cards with the men and always won and in this way avoided sleeping with the men. However, Dominic did not know this and yet let it go on. While it bothered him he never said anything to Genevieve.
December 8, 2022
The book opens with promise. Genevieve passes the slave market and notices one of her slaves and her child being sold seperately on the block by their evil overseer. She stops it. From there the story goes downhill.
If you like your 'hero' with no scruples or morals (although he does withdraw so the 'heroine' doesn't get pregnant) and you like your 'heroines' obstinate, irresponsible, and without any common sense or sense of self-preservation, this book is for you.
Dominic is a privateer who works for whoever hires him regardless of what the job is. He wants to use part of Genevieve's father's property to repair his ships and intends to kidnap her sister to achieve his goal. But Genevieve substitutes herself after interferring in his plans right from the start. She instantly succumbs to his charms.
Then he needs to leave (to sell arms) and she sneaks on the ship. For some reason she didn't realize she'd be sleeping, living and looking after her personal needs among rough sailors. Three days later she is found out and Dominic is not amused... at first.
They get back and Genevieve spies for Dominic suggesting to Dominic that she use her body to gather information. She doesn't but he doesn't know that. He gets very angry and jealous. They then use the information gathered by Genevieve to free Napoleon Bonaparte.
Through all this, when in New Orleans (their home town) they are carrying on an affair. Where does Dominic choose to bed her? In the home that he keeps his mistress in; in the bed that he beds his mistress. That goes well (sarcasm).
After misinterpreting Dominic's intentions, Genevieve runs into the street in a fit of anger and gets kidnapped by the men they all knew were after her. She almost gets gang raped but Dominic arrives in the nick of time. Then he very abruptly states his love for her and she her love for him and that's it.
The only character I like in the book is Silas, Dominic's right hand man. All the other characters all bullies, wimps or flirtatious twits.
If you like your 'hero' with no scruples or morals (although he does withdraw so the 'heroine' doesn't get pregnant) and you like your 'heroines' obstinate, irresponsible, and without any common sense or sense of self-preservation, this book is for you.
Dominic is a privateer who works for whoever hires him regardless of what the job is. He wants to use part of Genevieve's father's property to repair his ships and intends to kidnap her sister to achieve his goal. But Genevieve substitutes herself after interferring in his plans right from the start. She instantly succumbs to his charms.
Then he needs to leave (to sell arms) and she sneaks on the ship. For some reason she didn't realize she'd be sleeping, living and looking after her personal needs among rough sailors. Three days later she is found out and Dominic is not amused... at first.
They get back and Genevieve spies for Dominic suggesting to Dominic that she use her body to gather information. She doesn't but he doesn't know that. He gets very angry and jealous. They then use the information gathered by Genevieve to free Napoleon Bonaparte.
Through all this, when in New Orleans (their home town) they are carrying on an affair. Where does Dominic choose to bed her? In the home that he keeps his mistress in; in the bed that he beds his mistress. That goes well (sarcasm).
After misinterpreting Dominic's intentions, Genevieve runs into the street in a fit of anger and gets kidnapped by the men they all knew were after her. She almost gets gang raped but Dominic arrives in the nick of time. Then he very abruptly states his love for her and she her love for him and that's it.
The only character I like in the book is Silas, Dominic's right hand man. All the other characters all bullies, wimps or flirtatious twits.
November 4, 2021
Хм, действието скача от измишльотина към измишльотина, абсолютно недостоверно за 1814 г., най-вече със свободата, която главната героиня имаше (ама как се забавляваше, докато водеше всички за носа). Но пък креолските балове в Луизиана, пиратските набези, шпионажът във Виена и бягството на Наполеон от Елба осигуриха порядъчно забавление. А, да, и главният герой пали цигара след цигара и освен това никак не страда от дискомфорт от житейските си възгледи, съответно няма петдесет страници сълзи и сополи с превръщането му в първокачествен, реформиран романтичен герой - яко! Добрата стара Джейн се гъбарка с всяка задръстена романтичка, посегнала към поредното бягство, но очакваща строго регламентираните си съставки (като някоя от популярните здравословни диети). Е, няма такова нещо, нищо чудно, че романтичките пищят възмутено с ниски оценки. Поредното яко забавление, лошото е, че взех да изчерпвам списъка и със заглавия…
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⭐️3,5 звезди⭐️
February 16, 2023
Intriguing
Well written and detailed. I enjoyed this historical romance novel but I didn’t like Dominic calling Genevieve a baby and child. Genevieve was far from it; she showed strength in not bending to the will of society. I did love how he couldn’t be rid of her and how he came to her rescue. It was unnerving when Dominic pushed her towards marrying her cousin.
Well written and detailed. I enjoyed this historical romance novel but I didn’t like Dominic calling Genevieve a baby and child. Genevieve was far from it; she showed strength in not bending to the will of society. I did love how he couldn’t be rid of her and how he came to her rescue. It was unnerving when Dominic pushed her towards marrying her cousin.
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January 10, 2021a slower read. by the end i was skimming a lot, trying to get to the interesting parts.
September 16, 2024
Kind of weird pacing? Like time jumps. But a fun read and pretty hot.
November 19, 2011
This one is set primarily in New Orleans just about the time of the British blockade, and around the time of Napoleon's escape from Elba. Hero is, as typical of early Feather, a domineering jerk. Heroine is, also as typical, way too easygoing given the treatment she receives. I understood it better in this one than in the last (Beloved Enemy), but still there were times, as in when the guy chased her out of a ballroom and down public streets with a whip because, on a ballroom floor, after he calls her a whore, she slaps him. He never hits her with the whip, but he makes her run the whole way and he knows her feet are hurt, but he's "did Silas get you a soak for those feet" and she's all "I deserved that." What????
Still, it's a great story, with some menacing villains, and the relationship's development is fun to follow. I like the heroine and I like the hero, jerk that he is. I think part of it is that Feather doesn't beat the reader over the head with the hero's excuses for being a jerk. We see the excuses. We understand them without her belaboring them.
This one's enough to make me buy the rest of her books.
Still, it's a great story, with some menacing villains, and the relationship's development is fun to follow. I like the heroine and I like the hero, jerk that he is. I think part of it is that Feather doesn't beat the reader over the head with the hero's excuses for being a jerk. We see the excuses. We understand them without her belaboring them.
This one's enough to make me buy the rest of her books.
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November 2, 2014"Trust you!" she ejaculated scornfully. "I would not trust you any further than I could throw you..." pg. 71
And that's where I had to stop. This form of ejaculating is new to me, I admit, but I'm not really a fan of it.
Reckless Seduction is written in omniscient, I think, as it's the only reason I can think of to head hop to all characters in every scene. That kind of hopping always dizzies me, since I never know whose head I'm in. And once I figure it out, it's usually skipped to someone else.
And then there's Dominic. Despite this a love story between Genevieve and Dominic, he's already been in bed with one woman (presumably a mistress) and is pursuing Genevieve's sister. I'm finding it difficult to like him and his flyaway brows, which get mentioned a lot.
Genevieve is the only character I somewhat remotely liked, but then I find out she's only eighteen, and somehow that just made me wonder how old Dominic was. She's eighteen. Even just a few years difference makes a lot of difference when the younger partner is eighteen.
Thus, we must release Reckless Seduction back to the library gods whence it came.
And that's where I had to stop. This form of ejaculating is new to me, I admit, but I'm not really a fan of it.
Reckless Seduction is written in omniscient, I think, as it's the only reason I can think of to head hop to all characters in every scene. That kind of hopping always dizzies me, since I never know whose head I'm in. And once I figure it out, it's usually skipped to someone else.
And then there's Dominic. Despite this a love story between Genevieve and Dominic, he's already been in bed with one woman (presumably a mistress) and is pursuing Genevieve's sister. I'm finding it difficult to like him and his flyaway brows, which get mentioned a lot.
Genevieve is the only character I somewhat remotely liked, but then I find out she's only eighteen, and somehow that just made me wonder how old Dominic was. She's eighteen. Even just a few years difference makes a lot of difference when the younger partner is eighteen.
Thus, we must release Reckless Seduction back to the library gods whence it came.
October 19, 2017
I started this book because of a challenge. Though I had bought the book beforehand I'm not sure if I would have picked it up otherwise. I mean obviously I intended to read it. But sometime in the near future which could be any time in the next five years.
So I started this. It was a bit strange at first. It took me a moment to get into the flow of the book. Like I wrote on my status I was initially interested because not only did it take place in America but also in Louisiana, which is my homestate.
So I started to read. I immediately liked Genevieve. She's my type of girl. You know feisty, hard headed. Dominic. It took me a minute to warm up to him.
What I loved about this book was how excited I was to pick it back up. I looked forward to reading it. I love it when that happens. While it focused on the characters I feel like the plot was very action orientated. It was a nice ride.
I've checked out another book by Ms. Feather and I'm planning on reading that next. Let's just hope that I can finished my challenge.
So I started this. It was a bit strange at first. It took me a moment to get into the flow of the book. Like I wrote on my status I was initially interested because not only did it take place in America but also in Louisiana, which is my homestate.
So I started to read. I immediately liked Genevieve. She's my type of girl. You know feisty, hard headed. Dominic. It took me a minute to warm up to him.
What I loved about this book was how excited I was to pick it back up. I looked forward to reading it. I love it when that happens. While it focused on the characters I feel like the plot was very action orientated. It was a nice ride.
I've checked out another book by Ms. Feather and I'm planning on reading that next. Let's just hope that I can finished my challenge.
January 6, 2014
RECKLESS SEDUCTION by Jane Feather is another Regency Historical Romance. Creole beauty, Genevieve Latour and privateer, Dominic Delacroix is fill for a rough ride as they battle intrigue, danger, passion and romance. Genevieve knows scandal but when her family's name is threatened she know no bounds. Dominic attempts to blackmail her father. War is raging, seduction is on the horizon as well as danger. Genevieve must trust Dominic both with her life and her heart. Dominic will do anything to protect Genevieve. A little slow in the beginning, but otherwise fast paced and action filled. Ms. Feather is a wonderful storyteller. Well written with engaging characters and an interesting storyline. Received for an honest review from the publisher.
RATING: 4
HEAT RATING: MILD
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
RATING: 4
HEAT RATING: MILD
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
April 11, 2010
I enjoyed this book, this author is sometimes hit or miss for me. This one was interesting as it had a french side to the Nepolian escape from Elba.
October 22, 2013
Not one of the more entertaining Jane Feather books.
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June 5, 2016Used - Good - binding slightly worn
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