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Lady Spies #3
Seduction is Forever
Daring, beautiful, and fiercely intelligent, Emily Redgrave has always seemed to me to be invincible. But after her recent encounter with a deadly assassin, I believe it is best for both Emily and this agency if her next assignment poses less risk of harm to her nimble body. Her She must do everything in her power to defend Grant Ashbury, the very powerful—and very handsome—Lord Westfield, against the nameless, faceless enemies who seek his utter destruction. Unbeknownst to Emily, Grant will be engaged in his own mission for the Crown—to protect her . Potential Destined to chase each other in circles around London, Emily and Grant will be easily frustrated . . . and easily distracted by every flicker of passion between them. Though it could put them in danger, a seduction will be nearly impossible to resist.
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 25, 2007
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Jenna Petersen
19 books228 followersJenna Petersen now writes historical romance exclusively as Jess Michaels. Please check out her self-published and Samhain publishing books here:
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August 3, 2011
I didn't realize this was part of a trilogy when I first started reading it. Not that it mattered that I was reading the end of the trilogy, as this book in no way makes me want to read the first two. This Charlie's Angels rip-off is not even a so-silly-its-enjoyable story. Everyone talks and talks about being a spy and how much spying means to them, yet they do very little actual spying. Thank goodness the paper thin villain is as dumb as a sack of hammers, else our almost as stupid hero and heroine would never have figured things out. There's no chemistry between the H/H. All they have between them is boring sex. I give this three yawns.
March 29, 2008
(Review contains mild SPOILERS)
What a great way to finish this trilogy. This would be my absolute favourite. Grant and Emily were a terrific couple with just the right amount of angst about there wounds from the past, which was never over-played by the author.
Although part of the storyline has been done over and over (not feeling they can get married 'cos of illegitmacy), it came across in the book as being genuine rather than drama-driven. I could feel for Emily and Grant as their characters were 'real' to me. I thoroughly enjoyed their chemistry and thought the way they got together was a natural progression in the book and it was great.
I closed this book with a smile on my face which always means that I have enjoyed the book immnesely. Especially when I write the authors' name down as a 'must purchase' after reading it. I read this book in one sitting (no hw done today!!)
Highly recommended series.
What a great way to finish this trilogy. This would be my absolute favourite. Grant and Emily were a terrific couple with just the right amount of angst about there wounds from the past, which was never over-played by the author.
Although part of the storyline has been done over and over (not feeling they can get married 'cos of illegitmacy), it came across in the book as being genuine rather than drama-driven. I could feel for Emily and Grant as their characters were 'real' to me. I thoroughly enjoyed their chemistry and thought the way they got together was a natural progression in the book and it was great.
I closed this book with a smile on my face which always means that I have enjoyed the book immnesely. Especially when I write the authors' name down as a 'must purchase' after reading it. I read this book in one sitting (no hw done today!!)
Highly recommended series.
July 9, 2022
Ik heb de Nederlands talige uitgave gelezen : Gevaarlijke verleiding - Candlelight Historische roman 820 .
Alweer het laatste deel in deze leuke serie waarin Emily Redgrave na een zeer ernstige verwonding staat te trappelen om weer aan het werk te gaan . Hetzelfde geldt voor Grant Ashbury die na een traumatische missie eindelijk wel weer eens op een serieuze zaak gezet wil worden . Helaas denken hun superieuren dat zij daar nog niet aan toe zijn en krijgen zij de taak om elkaar te behoeden voor een of ander ( volkomen uit de duim gezogen ) gevaar zonder dat zij dat uiteraard van elkaar weten .
Terwijl zij elkaar stiekem volgen stuiten ze op een samenzwering gericht op de prins regent . Eindelijk weer eens een échte klus om hun tanden in te zetten !
Ik had in dit laatste deel liever wat meer spionnen werk gezien en wat minder ziele roerselen . Drie en een half sterren afgerond naar vier .
Alweer het laatste deel in deze leuke serie waarin Emily Redgrave na een zeer ernstige verwonding staat te trappelen om weer aan het werk te gaan . Hetzelfde geldt voor Grant Ashbury die na een traumatische missie eindelijk wel weer eens op een serieuze zaak gezet wil worden . Helaas denken hun superieuren dat zij daar nog niet aan toe zijn en krijgen zij de taak om elkaar te behoeden voor een of ander ( volkomen uit de duim gezogen ) gevaar zonder dat zij dat uiteraard van elkaar weten .
Terwijl zij elkaar stiekem volgen stuiten ze op een samenzwering gericht op de prins regent . Eindelijk weer eens een échte klus om hun tanden in te zetten !
Ik had in dit laatste deel liever wat meer spionnen werk gezien en wat minder ziele roerselen . Drie en een half sterren afgerond naar vier .
December 28, 2017
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November 15, 2011
This is book 3 of the Lady Spies trilogy. It was an OK read, but the sudden lust in a prim-and-proper society widow came on a bit fast and strong. Emily is a spy who was seriously wounded on a mission 6 months ago. Grant is a spy who is still trying to recover emotionally from the death of an innocent young woman during a shoot-out on his mission a year ago. Their handlers are wary of giving either of them a 'real' mission, so each is given the bogus mission of protecting the life of the other from an unknown threat. Then Emily learns about a threat to the Prince Regent, they confess their spyness to each other, and decide to partner-up to figure out and eliminate the threat to the Prince, because if they report the threat to their superiors, they know the case will be taken from their hands. Their hands, by the way, are as busy with each other as they are with working on the case!
December 27, 2007
Jenna perfectly wraps up all loose ends from her fantastic lady spies series in Seduction is Forever. I fell in love with Emily's fiestiness and Grant makes a perfect wounded hero. I must admit this is my favorite in the series.
April 27, 2013
Good read. Well developed characters and unique plot line.
Just one little thing (a pet peeve) that drove me nuts.
There seems to be some confusion of the meaning of bastard. This isn't the first historical romance I've read that confuses the deffinition of bastard.
From a legal and historical prospective: A *bastard* is a child born outside the bonds of matrimony. Any child born to a woman already married becomes the property of her husband and is considered legitimate.
A baby born to a woman who is not of her husband's seed is considered a cuckold or a "coo-coo" in the nest. The child is still considered legitimate and can inherite entailed propery.
A noble father can claim a bastard as his own and give the child some semblance of legitimacy (seek the bastards of kings) but the child cannot inherit entailed property (they can be left stuff in a will).
A bastard not claimed by the father was usually shunned by society mostly out of deferance to the power, wealth and title of the father - kings and princes had many, many bastards.
Spoiler alert:
The heroine claims to be a bastard. But her parents were married at the time of her conception and birth. The way she was treated was horrible. But she was a legitimate cuckold. Not a bastard.
Just one little thing (a pet peeve) that drove me nuts.
There seems to be some confusion of the meaning of bastard. This isn't the first historical romance I've read that confuses the deffinition of bastard.
From a legal and historical prospective: A *bastard* is a child born outside the bonds of matrimony. Any child born to a woman already married becomes the property of her husband and is considered legitimate.
A baby born to a woman who is not of her husband's seed is considered a cuckold or a "coo-coo" in the nest. The child is still considered legitimate and can inherite entailed propery.
A noble father can claim a bastard as his own and give the child some semblance of legitimacy (seek the bastards of kings) but the child cannot inherit entailed property (they can be left stuff in a will).
A bastard not claimed by the father was usually shunned by society mostly out of deferance to the power, wealth and title of the father - kings and princes had many, many bastards.
Spoiler alert:
The heroine claims to be a bastard. But her parents were married at the time of her conception and birth. The way she was treated was horrible. But she was a legitimate cuckold. Not a bastard.
September 1, 2016
I looked forward to this book after reading about Emily in the rest of the series. Unfortunatly the book disappointed me a little.
I liked it how Emily seems to be this tough, strong, indepent woman on the outside, but is so different on the inside. Actually she is lonely, insecure and has trust issues.
However, I thought the story went slow, there wasn't must action and for spies wanting to prove themselves, they didn't do a lot of spying. On the other hand I was surprised at how little time it took Emily to trust Grant. She watches him one night and that's enough to convince her he's a wonderful spy.
It's an okay book, but the story didn't completely convince me.
I liked it how Emily seems to be this tough, strong, indepent woman on the outside, but is so different on the inside. Actually she is lonely, insecure and has trust issues.
However, I thought the story went slow, there wasn't must action and for spies wanting to prove themselves, they didn't do a lot of spying. On the other hand I was surprised at how little time it took Emily to trust Grant. She watches him one night and that's enough to convince her he's a wonderful spy.
It's an okay book, but the story didn't completely convince me.
December 21, 2014
Cute continuation of the series, if you put credibility to the side. I had to laugh at how the heroine judges that the hero is an excellent spy because he can sneak up on her when she's hiding in the garden. The author leaves the door open a crack for a continuation of the series... and I wouldn't mind seeing more of this hero's brother. Fun little interlude in a very busy work week. Dreadful cover image.
October 29, 2011
Really good historical romance that made me think of 19th century Charlies Angels. The plot was exciting keeping my interest throughout. I liked how the relationship developed, the steamy scenes, and emotional ending. Emily is asked to spy on Grant and at the same time Grant is asked to spy on Emily.
May 28, 2012
Ita A Great book in the series !! so, far I have Loved every book i have read in the series !!! I cant wait to read the next book !!! I couldnt put it down !!! I Love that with a book !!! lol :)
June 23, 2012
Good romantic adventure.
January 10, 2013
3.5 stars
March 4, 2016
I had read this previously to being a GR member, and loved it then as now. I've always enjoyed reading Jenna Petersen's novels and this is no exception.
April 9, 2013
LOVE JENNA PETERSEN NOVELS!!!!!! AMAZING LADY SPIES SERIES-----WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH THESE CHARACTERS & STORYLINE!!!!!!! :)
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