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Sinful Suitors #3
The Danger of Desire
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The third book in the sexy Sinful Suitors Regency romance series, this heart-pounding story shows why New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries is one of the most beloved historical romance writers today.
To root out the card cheat responsible for her brother’s death, Miss Delia Trevor spends her evenings dancing her way through high society balls, and her late nights disguised as a young man gambling her way through London’s gaming hells. Then one night, handsome Warren Corry, the Marquess of Knightford, a notorious member of St. George’s Club, recognizes her. When he threatens to reveal her secret, she’s determined to keep him from ruining her plans, even if it means playing a cat-and-mouse game with the enigmatic rakehell.
Warren knows the danger of her game, and he refuses to watch her lose everything while gaining justice for her late brother. But when she starts to delve beneath his carefully crafted façade, can he keep her at arm’s length while still protecting her? Or will their hot desires explode into a love that transcends the secrets of their pasts?
The third book in the sexy Sinful Suitors Regency romance series, this heart-pounding story shows why New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries is one of the most beloved historical romance writers today.
To root out the card cheat responsible for her brother’s death, Miss Delia Trevor spends her evenings dancing her way through high society balls, and her late nights disguised as a young man gambling her way through London’s gaming hells. Then one night, handsome Warren Corry, the Marquess of Knightford, a notorious member of St. George’s Club, recognizes her. When he threatens to reveal her secret, she’s determined to keep him from ruining her plans, even if it means playing a cat-and-mouse game with the enigmatic rakehell.
Warren knows the danger of her game, and he refuses to watch her lose everything while gaining justice for her late brother. But when she starts to delve beneath his carefully crafted façade, can he keep her at arm’s length while still protecting her? Or will their hot desires explode into a love that transcends the secrets of their pasts?
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Sabrina Jeffries
88 books4,797 followersSabrina Jeffries is the NYT bestselling author of over 50 novels and works of short fiction (some written under the pseudonyms Deborah Martin and Deborah Nicholas). Whatever time not spent writing in a coffee-fueled haze of dreams and madness is spent traveling with her husband and adult autistic son or indulging in one of her passions—jigsaw puzzles, chocolate, and music. With over 11 million books published in print and electronically in 25 different languages, the North Carolina author never regrets tossing aside a budding career in academics for the sheer joy of writing fun fiction, and hopes that one day a book of hers will end up saving the world.
She always dreams big.
She always dreams big.
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October 18, 2016
There's something about Delia that captures Warren's attention. She is witty, outspoken, and dresses in the most unflattering way, on purpose no less. From their first meeting, the Marquess reluctantly takes note of her. Then he sees her again in an unlikely place, one not fit for gentle bred ladies. Delia's on a mission to find out a truth and is willing to get in a little trouble to do it. The plot follows their adventures and I was definitely entertained :) The characters are interesting. I'm all for the independent ladies of that era, and Delia portrays this well, but for once I want a HR hero to WANT to be captured by a lady. Not one of those convenience deals but because he's ready to fall in love. While I like our hero, Warren does the token marriage avoidance dance. I wasn't all that fond of the revelation of the truth Delia sought but it definitely opens up the storyline for future couples. All in all a good addition to the Sabrina Jefferies collection. Her writing continues to be excellent and she is a credit to the HR category. Safety: No OW/OM/Sharing. No rape or abuse.
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ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
December 9, 2016
4.5 Stars!!!
Sabrina Jeffries a one-clicking historical romance author for me. I have read almost all of her books, and this book did not disappoint. It was fast-paced and with a smoking-hot rake and a badass heroine.
”You just want to revel in watching a holy father stand on the spot where we indulged in a bit of-“
“Ecstasy?” he said with a smug smile.
“Wickedness, more like. You love to surround yourself with it.”
“I do indeed. Let this be your warning, my dear. You can remove the man from the wickedness, but you can’t remove the wickedness from the man.”
Delia’s family has lost everything after her brother dies, and she is determined to do everything she can to get the money back that he lost before he died. This includes playing her hand at cards, seeing that she has a particular niche for it.
My Warren & Delia:
Warren is a rake (of course!). What good is a historical romance without a rake? And Warren does not disappoint. He wants nothing to do with Delia, but his cousin is pushing him to look after Delia. He soon discovers how intriguing Delia can be. She is intelligent and mysterious. There is something about her and he is determined to figure her out. After following her, he soon discovers her mysterious outings are at a gambling club trying to find the man that ruined her brother. And I absolutely loved all of this! The banter between these two is priceless!
”I’m terried that I’ll disappoint you or hurt you or ruin things, but it doesn’t change the fact that I love you. Helplessly. Hopelessly.”
Delia is not your typical innocent female, and I loved her for it. She is witty and determined. Warren is drawn to her and after getting caught in a compromising position, he is willing to give up his rake-ish ways to be with Delia. At the same time, he wants to keep his heart out of the picture. He has a weakness that he is afraid to reveal to his new wife, and my heart broke for him. Warren and Delia’s relationship is unconventional from the beginning and I loved their unique journey.
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Sabrina Jeffries a one-clicking historical romance author for me. I have read almost all of her books, and this book did not disappoint. It was fast-paced and with a smoking-hot rake and a badass heroine.
”You just want to revel in watching a holy father stand on the spot where we indulged in a bit of-“
“Ecstasy?” he said with a smug smile.
“Wickedness, more like. You love to surround yourself with it.”
“I do indeed. Let this be your warning, my dear. You can remove the man from the wickedness, but you can’t remove the wickedness from the man.”
Delia’s family has lost everything after her brother dies, and she is determined to do everything she can to get the money back that he lost before he died. This includes playing her hand at cards, seeing that she has a particular niche for it.
My Warren & Delia:
Warren is a rake (of course!). What good is a historical romance without a rake? And Warren does not disappoint. He wants nothing to do with Delia, but his cousin is pushing him to look after Delia. He soon discovers how intriguing Delia can be. She is intelligent and mysterious. There is something about her and he is determined to figure her out. After following her, he soon discovers her mysterious outings are at a gambling club trying to find the man that ruined her brother. And I absolutely loved all of this! The banter between these two is priceless!
”I’m terried that I’ll disappoint you or hurt you or ruin things, but it doesn’t change the fact that I love you. Helplessly. Hopelessly.”
Delia is not your typical innocent female, and I loved her for it. She is witty and determined. Warren is drawn to her and after getting caught in a compromising position, he is willing to give up his rake-ish ways to be with Delia. At the same time, he wants to keep his heart out of the picture. He has a weakness that he is afraid to reveal to his new wife, and my heart broke for him. Warren and Delia’s relationship is unconventional from the beginning and I loved their unique journey.
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November 20, 2016
'The Danger of Desire' by Sabrina Jeffries is book three in the "Sinful Suitors" series. This is the story of Miss Delia Trevor and Warren Corry, the Marquess of Knightford. This is easily a standalone book. Delia is friends with Lady Clarissa Lindsey (Clarissa story was told in book 2 'The Study of Seduction') who has invited Delia, Delia's sister in law and Aunt to come to visit in London with her and possible find a husband for them. Delia has another reason for want to be in London and its not to find a husband. Delia is looking for the person that cheated her brother in cards which ultimately caused his death. Delia feels she needs to find that person and get him to pay the money back he took so that Delia can help care for her sister in law and young nephew. So Delia is pretending to be a man at night to go in search for this cheat. Lady Clarissa has has her cousin Warren to find out what Delia is up too. Lady Clarissa knows that Delia is doing something but is unsure what and is worried about her. It doesn't take Warren long to find out that Lady Clarissa is right. Warren and Delia start butting heads when he tries to keep her from putting herself in danger.
It was funny and interesting to 'watch' them butting heads but at the same time unable to stop their growing attraction/feelings. Another Great Book by Ms. Jeffries!
"My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read."
It was funny and interesting to 'watch' them butting heads but at the same time unable to stop their growing attraction/feelings. Another Great Book by Ms. Jeffries!
"My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read."
November 22, 2016
Have you read at least 50 regency or any regency-ish novels?
Then you have read this book.
I say that because there is no surprise in this book. Warren, a marquess, met Delia, a spinster. For some reasons Warren was watching out for Delia and realized that she was doing something that she shouldn't be doing. Warren, a rake who had no interest in marriage (of course not), somehow found Delia very interesting.
Delia was in her first season. She was not exactly a "debutante". She was older than most debutantes but it was her first season. She was using the season to fish out who was responsible for her brother's death. So we have a spinster-ish heroine, who, incidentally, also had no interest in marriage, carrying on her nightly visits to questionable places where a lady should not even talk about, let alone go, dressing like a man so that she could observe gamblers at the table.
Now, there is nothing wrong with a tried plot. Sabrina Jeffries goes about her usual route and this book is more than readable. But I was not able to make connections to either Warren or Delia. For me, neither had what it took to my hero or heroine. They are cookie-cutter characters who are 5 dollars a dozen in the market. If such characters and pairing (a rake who avoids marriage like the plague and a spinster who is too smart for her own good) are your cup of tea, this book could be an enjoyable easy read. For me, I had trouble pushing past Delia's detective activities. I had a rather unattractive image of her in my head when the story started. And I just don't know how to get rid of that and become convinced that a man who had had numerous relationships with all kinds of beauties would find Delia attractive. From there on, the story lost its chance with me.
*This review is for an ARC on NetGalley from the publisher.
Then you have read this book.
I say that because there is no surprise in this book. Warren, a marquess, met Delia, a spinster. For some reasons Warren was watching out for Delia and realized that she was doing something that she shouldn't be doing. Warren, a rake who had no interest in marriage (of course not), somehow found Delia very interesting.
Delia was in her first season. She was not exactly a "debutante". She was older than most debutantes but it was her first season. She was using the season to fish out who was responsible for her brother's death. So we have a spinster-ish heroine, who, incidentally, also had no interest in marriage, carrying on her nightly visits to questionable places where a lady should not even talk about, let alone go, dressing like a man so that she could observe gamblers at the table.
Now, there is nothing wrong with a tried plot. Sabrina Jeffries goes about her usual route and this book is more than readable. But I was not able to make connections to either Warren or Delia. For me, neither had what it took to my hero or heroine. They are cookie-cutter characters who are 5 dollars a dozen in the market. If such characters and pairing (a rake who avoids marriage like the plague and a spinster who is too smart for her own good) are your cup of tea, this book could be an enjoyable easy read. For me, I had trouble pushing past Delia's detective activities. I had a rather unattractive image of her in my head when the story started. And I just don't know how to get rid of that and become convinced that a man who had had numerous relationships with all kinds of beauties would find Delia attractive. From there on, the story lost its chance with me.
*This review is for an ARC on NetGalley from the publisher.
November 28, 2016
This third book in Sabrina Jeffries’
Sinful Suitors
features Warren Corry, the Marquess of Knightford, a man whose many and varied amorous exploits have earned him the reputation as a scoundrel of the highest order. Readers met Warren – briefly – in the previous book, The Study of Seduction when he asked his best friend, Edwin, the Earl of Blakeborough, to keep an eye on his ward, Clarissa while he (Warren) saw to some important business abroad. Warren and Edwin are old friends and members of the St. George’s Club, a gentleman’s club like most others but whose members banded together with the aim of protecting their female relatives from fortune hunters, gamblers, womanisers and other unscrupulous men by regularly sharing information about the men of their acquaintance.
When Warren’s cousin Clarissa – now happily married to Edwin – asks him to see if any of the club members has heard any gossip about her friend, Delia Trevor, he is not keen at first, believing her request to be a poorly disguised matchmaking attempt. But when Clarissa explains that she is concerned because her friend has been behaving rather oddly of late, Warren takes notice and agrees to help. Having recently discovered what befell Clarissa in her début Season (she was stalked and assaulted by a suitor), Warren feels guilty for not having protected her, and, determined never to let another woman go through something similar, he agrees to see what he can find out.
Miss Delia Trevor has come to London for the Season not, as her aunt believes, to find herself a husband, but in order to discover the identity of the man who cheated her late brother out of a large sum of money and drove him to suicide. The only information she has to go on is the name of the gambling den at which Reynold last played and the fact that his lordly opponent had a sun tattoo on his wrist. So every evening, she disguises herself in man’s attire and sneaks out of the house, making her way to the hell accompanied by a trusty servant in the attempt to draw out the card cheat.
Delia is annoyed, therefore, when the Marquess of Knightford starts to take an interest in her and starts popping up at inconvenient moments and asking awkward questions. She knows she isn’t the sort of woman likely to attract him – her bosom is too small, her hips too wide and she has gone out of her way to dress in the most unflattering manner possible to put off any potential suitors – so she is immediately suspicious of his motives for flirting with her and singling her out.
Warren quickly discovers that Miss Trevor is not at all the simpering miss he had expected and is immediately intrigued by her reluctance to have anything to do with him. He finds he rather likes her waspish tongue, and her attempts to put him off only serve to put him on the alert as he realises that Clarissa’s concerns are not unfounded. Suspicious of Delia’s interactions with a servant, he waits outside her townhouse at night in the belief she has arranged an illicit assignation, only to be confused when the servant appears accompanied by a shabbily dressed boy. He follows the pair, ending up at one of London’s less salubrious gaming establishments where he discovers the reasons behind Delia’s evasiveness – the shabbily dressed boy is not a boy at all, but Miss Delia Trevor in disguise.
Warren is furious with Delia for putting herself in danger both physically and in terms of her reputation, and irritated that she will not confide in him or let him help. He is also aware that what began as curiosity liberally sprinkled with a helping of lust is turning into something else. He can’t stop thinking about Delia or stop wanting her, and while he’s bedded more than his fair share of women, he doesn’t dally with marriageable debutantes or respectable ladies, so he can’t understand his sudden fascination with a woman who is both those things. And Deila’s reaction to the handsome Marquess – most especially to his delicious, arousing kisses – is something she had never expected to experience, but once sampled, is quite helpless to resist.
The romance between Warren and Delia is nicely done, with plenty of verbal sparring and crackling sexual tension between them. While Warren is determined to discover Delia’s secrets, he is equally determined to prevent her from discovering his own, which have resulted in the debilitating nightmares he has suffered for most of his life. Believing them to be a sign of weakness, he has concealed them even from his own family, preferring instead to spend his nights in the company of whores or out gaming or drinking and then to sleep during the day when the dreams do not assail him. But when he and Delia are discovered in a compromising position and forced to marry, keeping his darkest fears from his new wife is going to be an enormous challenge, and one that could potentially derail their fledgling marriage before it has really begun.
While the romance is the main focus of the novel, Delia’s search for the card cheat is not forgotten, although the resolution to that plotline comes rather out of left-field, and is quite convoluted. There is no real build-up to the discovery of that person’s identity, and while explanations are given, anyone who hasn’t read the previous book might end up feeling confused, as the reasons behind the cheater’s actions relate directly to a character who has been hovering “off screen” in the background in the last two books, and whose story we will be getting in the next in the series. So while on the one hand, it’s quite a clever idea to relate the stories in this way, on the other, it feels somewhat contrived and as though it has been done purely to set up the next book. It also negates much of what Delia has gone through in her quest for justice for her brother and denies her any real sense of closure about his death; forgiveness comes very easily in order to satisfy the demands of the plot.
The Danger of Desire doesn’t break any new ground, but is nonetheless an entertaining read that is populated by well-drawn, attractive characters who are just a little different from the norm. While Warren is a rakish, marriage-avoidance minded bachelor, his motivations for eschewing the married state are other than the usual miserable-example-provided-by-parents, or earlier-relationship-gone-sour; and Delia’s talents at the card-table and her backstory as the daughter of a gambler lend depth to her character and explain her reluctance to trust. The ending is somewhat rushed, but the romance is given time to develop and Delia and Warren make a well-matched couple. I enjoyed the story in spite of my reservations, and am looking forward to the final book in the series.
When Warren’s cousin Clarissa – now happily married to Edwin – asks him to see if any of the club members has heard any gossip about her friend, Delia Trevor, he is not keen at first, believing her request to be a poorly disguised matchmaking attempt. But when Clarissa explains that she is concerned because her friend has been behaving rather oddly of late, Warren takes notice and agrees to help. Having recently discovered what befell Clarissa in her début Season (she was stalked and assaulted by a suitor), Warren feels guilty for not having protected her, and, determined never to let another woman go through something similar, he agrees to see what he can find out.
Miss Delia Trevor has come to London for the Season not, as her aunt believes, to find herself a husband, but in order to discover the identity of the man who cheated her late brother out of a large sum of money and drove him to suicide. The only information she has to go on is the name of the gambling den at which Reynold last played and the fact that his lordly opponent had a sun tattoo on his wrist. So every evening, she disguises herself in man’s attire and sneaks out of the house, making her way to the hell accompanied by a trusty servant in the attempt to draw out the card cheat.
Delia is annoyed, therefore, when the Marquess of Knightford starts to take an interest in her and starts popping up at inconvenient moments and asking awkward questions. She knows she isn’t the sort of woman likely to attract him – her bosom is too small, her hips too wide and she has gone out of her way to dress in the most unflattering manner possible to put off any potential suitors – so she is immediately suspicious of his motives for flirting with her and singling her out.
Warren quickly discovers that Miss Trevor is not at all the simpering miss he had expected and is immediately intrigued by her reluctance to have anything to do with him. He finds he rather likes her waspish tongue, and her attempts to put him off only serve to put him on the alert as he realises that Clarissa’s concerns are not unfounded. Suspicious of Delia’s interactions with a servant, he waits outside her townhouse at night in the belief she has arranged an illicit assignation, only to be confused when the servant appears accompanied by a shabbily dressed boy. He follows the pair, ending up at one of London’s less salubrious gaming establishments where he discovers the reasons behind Delia’s evasiveness – the shabbily dressed boy is not a boy at all, but Miss Delia Trevor in disguise.
Warren is furious with Delia for putting herself in danger both physically and in terms of her reputation, and irritated that she will not confide in him or let him help. He is also aware that what began as curiosity liberally sprinkled with a helping of lust is turning into something else. He can’t stop thinking about Delia or stop wanting her, and while he’s bedded more than his fair share of women, he doesn’t dally with marriageable debutantes or respectable ladies, so he can’t understand his sudden fascination with a woman who is both those things. And Deila’s reaction to the handsome Marquess – most especially to his delicious, arousing kisses – is something she had never expected to experience, but once sampled, is quite helpless to resist.
The romance between Warren and Delia is nicely done, with plenty of verbal sparring and crackling sexual tension between them. While Warren is determined to discover Delia’s secrets, he is equally determined to prevent her from discovering his own, which have resulted in the debilitating nightmares he has suffered for most of his life. Believing them to be a sign of weakness, he has concealed them even from his own family, preferring instead to spend his nights in the company of whores or out gaming or drinking and then to sleep during the day when the dreams do not assail him. But when he and Delia are discovered in a compromising position and forced to marry, keeping his darkest fears from his new wife is going to be an enormous challenge, and one that could potentially derail their fledgling marriage before it has really begun.
While the romance is the main focus of the novel, Delia’s search for the card cheat is not forgotten, although the resolution to that plotline comes rather out of left-field, and is quite convoluted. There is no real build-up to the discovery of that person’s identity, and while explanations are given, anyone who hasn’t read the previous book might end up feeling confused, as the reasons behind the cheater’s actions relate directly to a character who has been hovering “off screen” in the background in the last two books, and whose story we will be getting in the next in the series. So while on the one hand, it’s quite a clever idea to relate the stories in this way, on the other, it feels somewhat contrived and as though it has been done purely to set up the next book. It also negates much of what Delia has gone through in her quest for justice for her brother and denies her any real sense of closure about his death; forgiveness comes very easily in order to satisfy the demands of the plot.
The Danger of Desire doesn’t break any new ground, but is nonetheless an entertaining read that is populated by well-drawn, attractive characters who are just a little different from the norm. While Warren is a rakish, marriage-avoidance minded bachelor, his motivations for eschewing the married state are other than the usual miserable-example-provided-by-parents, or earlier-relationship-gone-sour; and Delia’s talents at the card-table and her backstory as the daughter of a gambler lend depth to her character and explain her reluctance to trust. The ending is somewhat rushed, but the romance is given time to develop and Delia and Warren make a well-matched couple. I enjoyed the story in spite of my reservations, and am looking forward to the final book in the series.
October 26, 2016
ARC from publisher and Netgalley for honest review.
3.5
Delia is a strong and determined young women. She is in search of the person who caused her brother to commit suicide by who cheating him (gambling) and causing his financial ruin. She know this someone had a tattoo. She does what she must to find answers and catch this individual, like maybe dress as a man and appear at a gaming halls?!?!
Warren Corry, Marquess of Knightford, is a member of St. George’s Club. Warren is a rogue, a man that is tormented by secrets from his past. He is asked or more like ordered by his sister to keep an eye Delia, that's she not taken advantage of and also because she's been acting somewhat strange lately.
The two find themselves crossing paths in the usual places, high society balls and most unusual, gaming hells. Warren is then determined to get Delia to stop her gambling but when he finds out why he offers to help her in her pursuit of the truth. The two team up together and in their endevor they are found in a compromising situation that forces them to marry.
During their marriage the two continue their pursuit for the truth but find themselves also falling in love. Secrets slow are revealed and as well finding answers to Delia's brothers death.
I found the each character likable, strong and multi layered. Their sparring was cute and enjoyable. Good plot and storyline. But I found the romance to be average, chemistry okay and became irritated with Delia's actions (somewhat immature at times) a little halfway through the storyline.
This was a okay read, but not the best of Sabrina Jefferies.
3.5
Delia is a strong and determined young women. She is in search of the person who caused her brother to commit suicide by who cheating him (gambling) and causing his financial ruin. She know this someone had a tattoo. She does what she must to find answers and catch this individual, like maybe dress as a man and appear at a gaming halls?!?!
Warren Corry, Marquess of Knightford, is a member of St. George’s Club. Warren is a rogue, a man that is tormented by secrets from his past. He is asked or more like ordered by his sister to keep an eye Delia, that's she not taken advantage of and also because she's been acting somewhat strange lately.
The two find themselves crossing paths in the usual places, high society balls and most unusual, gaming hells. Warren is then determined to get Delia to stop her gambling but when he finds out why he offers to help her in her pursuit of the truth. The two team up together and in their endevor they are found in a compromising situation that forces them to marry.
During their marriage the two continue their pursuit for the truth but find themselves also falling in love. Secrets slow are revealed and as well finding answers to Delia's brothers death.
I found the each character likable, strong and multi layered. Their sparring was cute and enjoyable. Good plot and storyline. But I found the romance to be average, chemistry okay and became irritated with Delia's actions (somewhat immature at times) a little halfway through the storyline.
This was a okay read, but not the best of Sabrina Jefferies.
November 23, 2016
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Summary
Miss Delia Trevor is on the hunt for the card cheat that ended up the cause of her brother's suicide which she and her family have kept quiet from society. But there is one man in her way of finding the truth: Warren Corry, the Marquess of Knightford. Warren, has been asked by Delia's friend to look after Delia. And once Warren meets the feisty woman, he can see why she needs help. And when he see Miss Delia playing cards at a famous gaming hell he regularly attends, he is shocked and mystified and fascinated by this daring woman no one can control. He is determined to keep her from ruin and scandal and get to the bottom of all of her secrets, but Warren has a past of his own. He will have to fight his own demons and might risk losing his heart in the process.
Plot and Story Line
WHAT A story!!! I have to tell you all, this is my favorite book in the series so far!! It was so dang good, and I got swept away. Unfortunately I had quite a bit going on over the past few days so it did take me a bit longer to get this read but I still loved it quite a bit. This book reminded me quite a bit of her older books (which if you haven't read those.....get your booty in gear and pick them up :P) Anyway, the bantering between our main couple is what made this story.
I loved the way these two interact with each other and the chemistry was powerful, as a reader you don't want to put it down because you are having too much fun with Delia and Warren. Now our heroine, she is determined and desperate for justice for her brother who left behind a wife and a son. She will stop at nothing to finding the man responsible and make him pay. And goes about it in some very creative ways. She is sassy, strong willed and clever. I found Delia so endearing in many different ways, her personality was very likable and her daring ways were so much fun. Our hero has his own mission....protect Delia from herself even if it drives him crazy. She is nothing like the women he normally deals with. She is a mystery to our hero, and it definitely takes him time to figure her out and the way she works. But he is just as clever as she is, and is quite the match for her. The chemistry is pretty potent in this book, and I really liked that it didn't overshadow the love story. It was quite interesting seeing how well these two match up together.
And we get a bit of a teaser for the couple of the fourth book which is Warren's cousin and Delia's sister in law. And boy am I excited for that one. Quite frankly...this was a sexy and clever romance that left me with a smile on my face.
The Cover
BEST COVER!!! I just love the colors and the sexy pose, and it just flows so nicely together. Very classy and sensual. I love how cozy they look together.
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The Danger Of Desire is simple astounding and kept me smiling for days!! The story is rich with laughter, packed with sensuality and is full of emotion and mystery!!
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Summary
Miss Delia Trevor is on the hunt for the card cheat that ended up the cause of her brother's suicide which she and her family have kept quiet from society. But there is one man in her way of finding the truth: Warren Corry, the Marquess of Knightford. Warren, has been asked by Delia's friend to look after Delia. And once Warren meets the feisty woman, he can see why she needs help. And when he see Miss Delia playing cards at a famous gaming hell he regularly attends, he is shocked and mystified and fascinated by this daring woman no one can control. He is determined to keep her from ruin and scandal and get to the bottom of all of her secrets, but Warren has a past of his own. He will have to fight his own demons and might risk losing his heart in the process.
Plot and Story Line
WHAT A story!!! I have to tell you all, this is my favorite book in the series so far!! It was so dang good, and I got swept away. Unfortunately I had quite a bit going on over the past few days so it did take me a bit longer to get this read but I still loved it quite a bit. This book reminded me quite a bit of her older books (which if you haven't read those.....get your booty in gear and pick them up :P) Anyway, the bantering between our main couple is what made this story.
"What are you doing to my cat?"
Now that was the impudent Miss Trevor he'd met yesterday. He could practically see the walls going up around her. Which intrigued him even more, damn it.
"Petting it. Why? Is that not allowed?"
"It's just that...well...Flossie hates everyone but me."
"Clearly not everyone." he drawled.
I loved the way these two interact with each other and the chemistry was powerful, as a reader you don't want to put it down because you are having too much fun with Delia and Warren. Now our heroine, she is determined and desperate for justice for her brother who left behind a wife and a son. She will stop at nothing to finding the man responsible and make him pay. And goes about it in some very creative ways. She is sassy, strong willed and clever. I found Delia so endearing in many different ways, her personality was very likable and her daring ways were so much fun. Our hero has his own mission....protect Delia from herself even if it drives him crazy. She is nothing like the women he normally deals with. She is a mystery to our hero, and it definitely takes him time to figure her out and the way she works. But he is just as clever as she is, and is quite the match for her. The chemistry is pretty potent in this book, and I really liked that it didn't overshadow the love story. It was quite interesting seeing how well these two match up together.
He didn't want to be in love with a woman who drove him mad. Who made him do things he feared, risk things he shouldn't, desire things he'd never desired before. But he did. It was a simple, undeniable fact.
And we get a bit of a teaser for the couple of the fourth book which is Warren's cousin and Delia's sister in law. And boy am I excited for that one. Quite frankly...this was a sexy and clever romance that left me with a smile on my face.
The Cover
BEST COVER!!! I just love the colors and the sexy pose, and it just flows so nicely together. Very classy and sensual. I love how cozy they look together.
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The Danger Of Desire is simple astounding and kept me smiling for days!! The story is rich with laughter, packed with sensuality and is full of emotion and mystery!!
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January 17, 2017
I have mixed feelings about this one. Nice ending, the usual HEA, well-done and sprinkled with warm feelings. It was however very light on plot, and initially, the heroine's actions, which put her in legitimate danger, made her seem TSTL.
Especially when her motives were revealed. Her Grand Plan if she ever found who she was looking for was quite frankly ridiculous.
The whole thing was too unlikely and no one with half a brain would think it could work.
I also thought there was too much insta-attraction between the leads, neither of whom were very memorable personalities.
Also, yes, the heroine was small-breasted and big hipped, not sure why we needed to hear about her tiny boobies every chapter.
We get it, her breasts aren't large and she's a little hippy, is it really that important? No one talked about the size of his privates as his defining characteristic, why was she reduced to her figure so often?
As for the sex scenes, we could have been spared most of them. Seriously, who talks like that? -
Excerpt- “Warren . . .” She gripped his forearm. “Oh . . . yes, my darling. Yes, yes . . . my husband!”
Stuff like that instantly has me picturing high school boys holding the book they grabbed from a girl they're teasing high above her head as they read that embarrassing crap out loud to mass laughter.
The secondary characters were rather flat. They needed a bit more life breathed into them. I remember none of them and care naught for their follow up stories.
The most thought I gave to Briliana was that she seemed rather like a cipher, and a passing musing on her odd, borderline silly, name.
The writing style was up and down. Sometimes simplistic and long-winded, sometimes with echoes of the writer at her best as I remember her from past works.
I quite liked these lines-
Excerpt-
“He’s reform-minded like her. Always intent upon feeding the poor, healing the sick, providing clothes for little mill-worker children.”
“That’s a good thing, isn’t it?” she said.
“It is when Stephen does it,” Warren said genially. “He doesn’t offer his charity with a strong dose of religion, the way our mother did.”
I will say it's readable enough and easy to finish. It was also nice not to have any Big Bad, kidnappings or shootings.
Especially when her motives were revealed. Her Grand Plan if she ever found who she was looking for was quite frankly ridiculous.
The whole thing was too unlikely and no one with half a brain would think it could work.
I also thought there was too much insta-attraction between the leads, neither of whom were very memorable personalities.
Also, yes, the heroine was small-breasted and big hipped, not sure why we needed to hear about her tiny boobies every chapter.
We get it, her breasts aren't large and she's a little hippy, is it really that important? No one talked about the size of his privates as his defining characteristic, why was she reduced to her figure so often?
As for the sex scenes, we could have been spared most of them. Seriously, who talks like that? -
Excerpt- “Warren . . .” She gripped his forearm. “Oh . . . yes, my darling. Yes, yes . . . my husband!”
Stuff like that instantly has me picturing high school boys holding the book they grabbed from a girl they're teasing high above her head as they read that embarrassing crap out loud to mass laughter.
The secondary characters were rather flat. They needed a bit more life breathed into them. I remember none of them and care naught for their follow up stories.
The most thought I gave to Briliana was that she seemed rather like a cipher, and a passing musing on her odd, borderline silly, name.
The writing style was up and down. Sometimes simplistic and long-winded, sometimes with echoes of the writer at her best as I remember her from past works.
I quite liked these lines-
Excerpt-
“He’s reform-minded like her. Always intent upon feeding the poor, healing the sick, providing clothes for little mill-worker children.”
“That’s a good thing, isn’t it?” she said.
“It is when Stephen does it,” Warren said genially. “He doesn’t offer his charity with a strong dose of religion, the way our mother did.”
I will say it's readable enough and easy to finish. It was also nice not to have any Big Bad, kidnappings or shootings.
January 8, 2017
Dear Authors of Historical Romances:
Ditch the bodice ripper covers, it's time.
Sincerely,
Everyone
Warren Corry, the Marquess of Knightford, prefers his women to be of the widowed variety. When his cousin begs him to help her friend Miss Delia Trevor and become her protector, to help her find a suitable husband, Warren scoffs, but relents. Just like Delia scoffs at Warren's high handed ways and flirty behavior. Delia's determined to find the man whose actions killed her brother. Dressing up like a man to enter gaming hells, encouraging toga parties and leading on rakish suitors to find the one man with the sun tattoo are all small prices to pay to put her plan for revenge in play. Neither of them anticipate the force of blind lust that occurs in each other's presence, nor the consequences for unmarried "friends" who like to kiss…and stuff.
I'm not a huge connoisseur of historical romance, but every time I pick up a Sinful Suitors book by Sabrina Jeffries…I want to be. THE DANGER OF DESIRE is the 3rd offering, and I absolutely loved it, taking a page from Warren's book and staying up deep into the night furiously flipping pages. Ms. Jeffries kept me engaged and enthralled as the spunky Delia kicked ass and took names in her search for the lord who ruined her family. Warren was fabulous too, so ornery and sweet and protective and delicious. The chemistry between them just jumped off the pages, and I felt like a friend cheering them on. There were only a few sex scenes, though the playful encounters were just as erotic as the full blown shebang, reminding me exactly why this genre is such a popular one with every generation. Just a really terrific book with great characters, a tight, fun storyline and yummy sex scenes.
Bottom Line: OW/OM (ish…Warren tried to hook up with prostitutes in the beginning and after meeting Delia, but ultimately did/could not); no sharing; no condom use; no BDSM; no kink; no sexual assault; no murder/violence. - See more at: http://www.theromancereviews.com/view...
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Ditch the bodice ripper covers, it's time.
Sincerely,
Everyone
Warren Corry, the Marquess of Knightford, prefers his women to be of the widowed variety. When his cousin begs him to help her friend Miss Delia Trevor and become her protector, to help her find a suitable husband, Warren scoffs, but relents. Just like Delia scoffs at Warren's high handed ways and flirty behavior. Delia's determined to find the man whose actions killed her brother. Dressing up like a man to enter gaming hells, encouraging toga parties and leading on rakish suitors to find the one man with the sun tattoo are all small prices to pay to put her plan for revenge in play. Neither of them anticipate the force of blind lust that occurs in each other's presence, nor the consequences for unmarried "friends" who like to kiss…and stuff.
I'm not a huge connoisseur of historical romance, but every time I pick up a Sinful Suitors book by Sabrina Jeffries…I want to be. THE DANGER OF DESIRE is the 3rd offering, and I absolutely loved it, taking a page from Warren's book and staying up deep into the night furiously flipping pages. Ms. Jeffries kept me engaged and enthralled as the spunky Delia kicked ass and took names in her search for the lord who ruined her family. Warren was fabulous too, so ornery and sweet and protective and delicious. The chemistry between them just jumped off the pages, and I felt like a friend cheering them on. There were only a few sex scenes, though the playful encounters were just as erotic as the full blown shebang, reminding me exactly why this genre is such a popular one with every generation. Just a really terrific book with great characters, a tight, fun storyline and yummy sex scenes.
Bottom Line: OW/OM (ish…Warren tried to hook up with prostitutes in the beginning and after meeting Delia, but ultimately did/could not); no sharing; no condom use; no BDSM; no kink; no sexual assault; no murder/violence. - See more at: http://www.theromancereviews.com/view...
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Review from 2017
I've given this an A- for narration and a B for content at AudioGals.
The Danger of Desire is the third in Sabrina Jeffries’ current Sinful Suitors series, and while not as strong as the previous book (The Study of Seduction), it’s nonetheless an enjoyable and sensual tale of an unlikely couple struggling to keep their secrets in the face of an unexpected and almost overwhelming attraction.
Warren Corry, the Marquess of Knightford is widely known to be a rogue of the first order. His reputation as a womaniser is well-deserved, and he is usually to be found traipsing around the stews of London every night, patronising the brothels and drinking establishments until the early hours. He’s also cousin to Clarissa, Countess of Blakeborough and, like her husband, Edwin, is a member of the St. George’s Club, a gentlemen’s club much like all the others, except that its members have banded together with the aim of protecting their female relatives from fortune hunters and other unscrupulous men. When Clarissa asks Warren to ask around about her friend, Miss Delia Trevor, he initially suspects her of matchmaking. But when she explains that Delia has been behaving oddly of late, Warren realises Clarissa’s request originates from concern for her friend and agrees to see what he can find out.
Delia has come to London for the season not, as her aunt believes, to find a husband, but to find the man who cheated her brother Reynold out of a large sum of money at cards, causing him to commit suicide. That last isn’t widely known, however. Society believes Reynold to have slipped and fallen into the Thames while drunk – as does his widow, Brilliana (I’m afraid I can’t take that name seriously, and she’s the heroine of the next book – ugh!). The only clues Delia has to go on are the name of the gambling den at which her brother played, and that his lordly opponent had the tattoo of a sun on his wrist. While trying to find ways to get a peek at the wrists and forearms of the gentlemen she meets at the various parties and gatherings she attends, Delia spends her nights at the card tables disguised as Mr. Jones, using the skills learned from her card sharp of a father while trying to see if she can unmask the man who drove her brother to his death.
The fact that the far-too-inquisitive, roguish, maddening – and maddeningly handsome – Marquess of Knightford suddenly takes an interest in her immediately puts Delia on her guard. She can’t afford to let anything distract her from her purpose – which is to find the cheat and then threaten to tell all unless he returns the money – and she knows she can’t possibly be the type of woman Knightford finds attractive. But in spite of his infuriating tendency to interfere, Delia can’t help being drawn to Warren and his deliciously seductive ways.
And Warren is surprised to find his cousin’s horribly dressed friend is possessed of a quick wit and a waspish tongue – and of course, there is nothing more attractive to a man like him than a woman who protests she wants nothing to do with him ;-) When he discovers what Delia is up to of an evening, Warren is furious with her for putting herself in harm’s way, and tries everything he can think of to stop her returning to the gaming hell, even going to far as threatening to tell her aunt, but Delia won’t budge. She refuses to tell him what she’s doing or to help her – but Warren is far from stupid and very quickly pieces together a good part of Delia’s story on his own.
The romance between the couple is well done, with plenty of flirtatious, sexually-charged banter and searing stolen kisses, even as they are equally determined to prevent the other from discovering their secrets. It’s revealed early on that Warren has a reason for his night-owl lifestyle; he is plagued by debilitating nightmares which have affected him for most of his life, and believing them to be a weakness, he has concealed his affliction from everyone – even his family. But when he and Delia are discovered in a compromising position and have no alternative but to marry, Warren realises that keeping his darkest fears from his wife is going to be incredibly difficult. He tries to keep Delia at arm’s length, putting their fledgling marriage at risk almost before it’s begun. Things are complicated still further by the eleventh-hour – and out of left field – revelation of the identity of the card cheat, which is somewhat anticlimactic and to my mind, denies Delia a real sense of closure over what happened to her brother.
In spite of those reservations, I enjoyed the story overall – although the final part is more or less a set-up for the next book and feels a little rushed. But Warren and Delia have great chemistry, their verbal sparring is fun and sometimes a bit naughty and the love scenes are sexy and well-written. I especially liked that neither of them was desperately trying to get out of getting married after they were compromised; it was obvious the pair of them had fallen for each other and just wanted that little extra push to own up to it.
Beverley A. Crick returns to narrate this Sinful Suitors book, and does another excellent job all round. I really enjoy her performances, as she has a wonderfully naturalistic method of delivery and her acting choices usually correspond exactly with what I’m expecting to hear at any one point. Delia is described as having a throaty tone to her voice, so Ms. Crick has opted to pitch her at the lower end of her range rather than in the middle or higher as she has often done for other heroines she has performed, and it works very well. For some reason, though, she has done the same with Brilliana, which means that at times, the two women sound rather similar. On the whole, though, her differentiation is very good – her range of male voices is improving, it seems, as there are a couple of scenes in which Warren and Edwin both appear, and although there isn’t much dialogue, the subtle differences in tone and timbre are obvious and mean the listener isn’t confused as to who is speaking. My one criticism is of the Welsh accent she attempts to give Delia’s servant, Owen. It’s a difficult accent to sustain (unless you’re Welsh!) and I’m afraid Ms. Crick doesn’t quite manage it, but Owen is a minor character, so it’s not something that adversely affected my enjoyment of the audiobook.
All in all, The Danger of Desire is an enjoyable addition to this series and while I had some reservations about the story, the narration is very good and makes it an easy audiobook to recommend.
I've given this an A- for narration and a B for content at AudioGals.
The Danger of Desire is the third in Sabrina Jeffries’ current Sinful Suitors series, and while not as strong as the previous book (The Study of Seduction), it’s nonetheless an enjoyable and sensual tale of an unlikely couple struggling to keep their secrets in the face of an unexpected and almost overwhelming attraction.
Warren Corry, the Marquess of Knightford is widely known to be a rogue of the first order. His reputation as a womaniser is well-deserved, and he is usually to be found traipsing around the stews of London every night, patronising the brothels and drinking establishments until the early hours. He’s also cousin to Clarissa, Countess of Blakeborough and, like her husband, Edwin, is a member of the St. George’s Club, a gentlemen’s club much like all the others, except that its members have banded together with the aim of protecting their female relatives from fortune hunters and other unscrupulous men. When Clarissa asks Warren to ask around about her friend, Miss Delia Trevor, he initially suspects her of matchmaking. But when she explains that Delia has been behaving oddly of late, Warren realises Clarissa’s request originates from concern for her friend and agrees to see what he can find out.
Delia has come to London for the season not, as her aunt believes, to find a husband, but to find the man who cheated her brother Reynold out of a large sum of money at cards, causing him to commit suicide. That last isn’t widely known, however. Society believes Reynold to have slipped and fallen into the Thames while drunk – as does his widow, Brilliana (I’m afraid I can’t take that name seriously, and she’s the heroine of the next book – ugh!). The only clues Delia has to go on are the name of the gambling den at which her brother played, and that his lordly opponent had the tattoo of a sun on his wrist. While trying to find ways to get a peek at the wrists and forearms of the gentlemen she meets at the various parties and gatherings she attends, Delia spends her nights at the card tables disguised as Mr. Jones, using the skills learned from her card sharp of a father while trying to see if she can unmask the man who drove her brother to his death.
The fact that the far-too-inquisitive, roguish, maddening – and maddeningly handsome – Marquess of Knightford suddenly takes an interest in her immediately puts Delia on her guard. She can’t afford to let anything distract her from her purpose – which is to find the cheat and then threaten to tell all unless he returns the money – and she knows she can’t possibly be the type of woman Knightford finds attractive. But in spite of his infuriating tendency to interfere, Delia can’t help being drawn to Warren and his deliciously seductive ways.
And Warren is surprised to find his cousin’s horribly dressed friend is possessed of a quick wit and a waspish tongue – and of course, there is nothing more attractive to a man like him than a woman who protests she wants nothing to do with him ;-) When he discovers what Delia is up to of an evening, Warren is furious with her for putting herself in harm’s way, and tries everything he can think of to stop her returning to the gaming hell, even going to far as threatening to tell her aunt, but Delia won’t budge. She refuses to tell him what she’s doing or to help her – but Warren is far from stupid and very quickly pieces together a good part of Delia’s story on his own.
The romance between the couple is well done, with plenty of flirtatious, sexually-charged banter and searing stolen kisses, even as they are equally determined to prevent the other from discovering their secrets. It’s revealed early on that Warren has a reason for his night-owl lifestyle; he is plagued by debilitating nightmares which have affected him for most of his life, and believing them to be a weakness, he has concealed his affliction from everyone – even his family. But when he and Delia are discovered in a compromising position and have no alternative but to marry, Warren realises that keeping his darkest fears from his wife is going to be incredibly difficult. He tries to keep Delia at arm’s length, putting their fledgling marriage at risk almost before it’s begun. Things are complicated still further by the eleventh-hour – and out of left field – revelation of the identity of the card cheat, which is somewhat anticlimactic and to my mind, denies Delia a real sense of closure over what happened to her brother.
In spite of those reservations, I enjoyed the story overall – although the final part is more or less a set-up for the next book and feels a little rushed. But Warren and Delia have great chemistry, their verbal sparring is fun and sometimes a bit naughty and the love scenes are sexy and well-written. I especially liked that neither of them was desperately trying to get out of getting married after they were compromised; it was obvious the pair of them had fallen for each other and just wanted that little extra push to own up to it.
Beverley A. Crick returns to narrate this Sinful Suitors book, and does another excellent job all round. I really enjoy her performances, as she has a wonderfully naturalistic method of delivery and her acting choices usually correspond exactly with what I’m expecting to hear at any one point. Delia is described as having a throaty tone to her voice, so Ms. Crick has opted to pitch her at the lower end of her range rather than in the middle or higher as she has often done for other heroines she has performed, and it works very well. For some reason, though, she has done the same with Brilliana, which means that at times, the two women sound rather similar. On the whole, though, her differentiation is very good – her range of male voices is improving, it seems, as there are a couple of scenes in which Warren and Edwin both appear, and although there isn’t much dialogue, the subtle differences in tone and timbre are obvious and mean the listener isn’t confused as to who is speaking. My one criticism is of the Welsh accent she attempts to give Delia’s servant, Owen. It’s a difficult accent to sustain (unless you’re Welsh!) and I’m afraid Ms. Crick doesn’t quite manage it, but Owen is a minor character, so it’s not something that adversely affected my enjoyment of the audiobook.
All in all, The Danger of Desire is an enjoyable addition to this series and while I had some reservations about the story, the narration is very good and makes it an easy audiobook to recommend.
November 4, 2017
Reviewed for herding cats & burning soup.
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#BloggerShame, yall. Blogger Shame. I read The Danger of Desire way back before it released last year and then... I forgot to review it. :facepalm: By the time I realized, yeah, I couldn't remember details so had to re-read. And, oh, I had just as much fun this time!
The Gist: Family is difficult. And meddlesome. And sometimes that lands you watching over a chit you don't even know and who's courting scandal with apparent relish! I mean, honestly, men's clothing, late night prowling, gambling in the hells?! What's a rakish Marquess to do with a woman like that?! Drive her mad and make her his, of course!
Delia and Warren, oh they were a handful! Fiery, opinionated, unconventional...and in the best possible ways. These two were hilarious, sexy, sweet and just a blast to spend time with as they baited one another. They're both stubborn and passionate. Determined, curious, persistent. And easy to like even if they did need a shake now and again. They're so earnest and both hiding deep hurts. I loved watching them battle each other and their inner issues and figure things out.
There's a good spot of mystery happening since Delia is on the hunt for a card sharp that ruined her family. And, well, Warren's got two options. 1] get on board and help her or 2] she'll steam roll right over him and his protective self and go about it on her own. lol I wasn't totally surprised by the reveal but I enjoyed the whole ride and watching the two battle as they went about hunting the person they were after.
All in all, The Danger of Desire was another win from Jeffries. Delightful, passionate characters and a captivating adventure.
December 16, 2020
Delia determined not to marry she's on a mission to find the mystery man with the sun tattoo.
Warren a Marquess don't want to marry but his cousin determined to set him up even if that has to be Delia her friend with the weird clothes.
Warren sees her finds her somewhat okay to look at but once talking to her he becomes very intrigued in her.
He even finds out what she's up to at night.
They become closer and closer.
Their relationship grows.
Enjoyed...
Warren a Marquess don't want to marry but his cousin determined to set him up even if that has to be Delia her friend with the weird clothes.
Warren sees her finds her somewhat okay to look at but once talking to her he becomes very intrigued in her.
He even finds out what she's up to at night.
They become closer and closer.
Their relationship grows.
Enjoyed...
October 1, 2016
In this third book in "The Sinful Suiters" series (a really good series by the way) we have two tortured souls. Lord Warren Corry, the Marquess of Knightford, suffers from debilitating nightmares caused by actions of a evil tutors punishment and Miss Delia Trevor and family being dragged across the country by her gambling father who continually broke promises of having a stable secure life. Then when with a home finally to call their own her brother gambles their security away and ends his life. Warren's cousin Clarissa asks him to check out Delia's strange behavior. Warren puts himself in Delia's way at every turn and much to her dismay he blackmails her and her groom to get her to stop nightly outings to a local Hell in search of a tattooed Lord who cheated her brother. Their romance developed slowly with a lot of sexual tension and there is are a couple of awesome twists that I did not expect.
I highly recommend this series. This one was not my favorite but was still very good and a great addition to the series and a prelude to sever new books I hope.
I highly recommend this series. This one was not my favorite but was still very good and a great addition to the series and a prelude to sever new books I hope.
November 7, 2016
Sabrina Jeffries has a wonderful way of developing her characters. With a sexy rake that loves the ladies and a smart witted woman who is seemingly innocent until Warren comes along and catches her at her game, you get a fast paced story teeming with sharp wit and sexy scenes that has you turning pages as fast as you can.
While this book is a part of a series, the author always does an awesome job blending her characters into the stories so you never miss a beat. Feisty women who are just a bit naughty and handsome, strong men who fall hard for their woman, make these books a joy to read.
Gone are the days of the old school historical romance. Today’s authors, like Jeffries, know how to tantalize the senses and bring us stories that are engrossing, steamy, and oh, so sexy.
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While this book is a part of a series, the author always does an awesome job blending her characters into the stories so you never miss a beat. Feisty women who are just a bit naughty and handsome, strong men who fall hard for their woman, make these books a joy to read.
Gone are the days of the old school historical romance. Today’s authors, like Jeffries, know how to tantalize the senses and bring us stories that are engrossing, steamy, and oh, so sexy.
Full review - http://amidlifewife.com/danger-desire...
July 27, 2016
An entertaining regency novel with great characters. Especially Delia who is daring and imprevisible for this period of time.
Even if the book and plot are pleasant, I found some length as I was curious to understand who was the man with the tattoo. The author has made me wait some time before giving me this answer. Too bad, it was wrapped out too easily.
Perfect if you want to read a romance but if you want some action, you will be dissapointed.
A good summer read to enjoy at the beach.
Lucie
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Even if the book and plot are pleasant, I found some length as I was curious to understand who was the man with the tattoo. The author has made me wait some time before giving me this answer. Too bad, it was wrapped out too easily.
Perfect if you want to read a romance but if you want some action, you will be dissapointed.
A good summer read to enjoy at the beach.
Lucie
http://newbooksonmyselves.blogspot.fr...
March 29, 2017
This book had all the makings of a great book but it got lost somewhere in there for some reason. The characters were likable but they seemed more in lust than anything else. I enjoyed the rapport between our hero and heroine though. But the underlying plot for the book was very weak. The ending made very little sense. I don't know what special spark was missing, but this story was just ok.
July 1, 2017
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July 6, 2020
I just finished the book, I have it as a paperback. And went to review it on amazon....where it says I already own it! I thought the story was super familiar! Anyways, I loved Warren, especially near the end of the book...no spoilers. I also thought Delia, who was steadfast in her desire to make the world right for her sister in law and nephew. Even if it means being a little reckless...
September 20, 2016
*I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
4.5 stars.
I enjoyed this book, not quite as much as the previous two, but it was still a very good read.
I will be honest, I was surprised to find out that Warren was such a Man-ho - I definitely didn't get that impression of him in the previous books and felt a little blindsided when I read this book.
Delia is playing a dangerous game, she is dressing as a man and gambling at a London Hell trying to find the man that cheated her brother and left the estate in financial ruin and caused her brother to commit suicide. She doesn't know the man's name, only that he is a Lord and has a sun tattoo on his arm.
Warren meets Delia at a garden party when his is asked by his cousin Clarissa to try and find out what her friend Delia is up to. Worried that she is being seduced by a fortune hunter, Warren agrees to help, mostly because of the guilt he feels for not realizing that Clarissa was ruined by such a man.
Delia wants nothing to do with Warren and this intrigues him and makes him all the more suspicious. He eavesdrops on her conversation with her manservant and is determined to find out what she is up to. He overhears her plans for later that night and secretly follows her.
When he finds her at the hell, he is shocked that no one else realizes that she is a woman and forces her to leave. He calls on her the next day and tells her not to go back, she refuses and swears she is safe. He then shares a kiss with her in the garden, which shakes both of them. When he can't get her to agree, he threatens her manservant with dismissal, if he takes her back to the hell.
Thinking he has solved the problem, he tries to put her out of his mind and return to his debauched nightlife. He is at a brothel with a prostitute when a friend of his tells him that "Jack Jones" is at Dickson's gaming hell - he quickly leaves the brothel and heads over to the hell to confront Delia. This time she isn't fast enough to make her escape and Warren catches up with her.
He insists that she tell him why she is haunting the hells and offers to help her. Delia tells him part of her reasons for going to the hell and agrees to let Warren try and help her.
When they meet up again at Clarissa's house party, the sparks between them fly and they try to avoid each other. When Delia comes upon Warren dozing in a sitting room and tries to rouse him out of a nightmare, they are found in compromising position and are forced to marry.
Warren and Delia marry, but don't reveal their secrets to each other. This causes problems with the marriage when Warren refuses to spend the entire night in bed with Delia and even though he promises to be faithful to her, still goes out at night. She doesn't understand why he is still going out and is hurt by this.
It isn't until Warren's brother makes a surprise visit that everyone's secrets are revealed and Delia learns why Warren wanders at night. Delia also gets a shock when she learns more about her brother's reasons for gambling that fateful night.
Delia leaves to confront her sister in law with her newfound information and demands that Warren let her go alone. Warren wants to follow her and make everything right, but after a heart to heart with his brother, agrees to let her handle the problem herself.
When Delia finally confronts her sister in law, she is in sore need of comfort and wishes that she had let Warren come with her. Lucky for her, Warren did follow her, but stayed out of the way.
What follows is a very sweet and tender declaration of love from Warren.
The epilogue was very entertaining and gave readers hope that Warren was finally letting go of the past that haunted him.
There was a bit of an unfinished plot between Delia's sister in law and Warren's cousin - I don't know if Ms. Jeffries is planning on giving us their story or not - but if she does, I will definitely read it!!
4.5 stars.
I enjoyed this book, not quite as much as the previous two, but it was still a very good read.
I will be honest, I was surprised to find out that Warren was such a Man-ho - I definitely didn't get that impression of him in the previous books and felt a little blindsided when I read this book.
Delia is playing a dangerous game, she is dressing as a man and gambling at a London Hell trying to find the man that cheated her brother and left the estate in financial ruin and caused her brother to commit suicide. She doesn't know the man's name, only that he is a Lord and has a sun tattoo on his arm.
Warren meets Delia at a garden party when his is asked by his cousin Clarissa to try and find out what her friend Delia is up to. Worried that she is being seduced by a fortune hunter, Warren agrees to help, mostly because of the guilt he feels for not realizing that Clarissa was ruined by such a man.
Delia wants nothing to do with Warren and this intrigues him and makes him all the more suspicious. He eavesdrops on her conversation with her manservant and is determined to find out what she is up to. He overhears her plans for later that night and secretly follows her.
When he finds her at the hell, he is shocked that no one else realizes that she is a woman and forces her to leave. He calls on her the next day and tells her not to go back, she refuses and swears she is safe. He then shares a kiss with her in the garden, which shakes both of them. When he can't get her to agree, he threatens her manservant with dismissal, if he takes her back to the hell.
Thinking he has solved the problem, he tries to put her out of his mind and return to his debauched nightlife. He is at a brothel with a prostitute when a friend of his tells him that "Jack Jones" is at Dickson's gaming hell - he quickly leaves the brothel and heads over to the hell to confront Delia. This time she isn't fast enough to make her escape and Warren catches up with her.
He insists that she tell him why she is haunting the hells and offers to help her. Delia tells him part of her reasons for going to the hell and agrees to let Warren try and help her.
When they meet up again at Clarissa's house party, the sparks between them fly and they try to avoid each other. When Delia comes upon Warren dozing in a sitting room and tries to rouse him out of a nightmare, they are found in compromising position and are forced to marry.
Warren and Delia marry, but don't reveal their secrets to each other. This causes problems with the marriage when Warren refuses to spend the entire night in bed with Delia and even though he promises to be faithful to her, still goes out at night. She doesn't understand why he is still going out and is hurt by this.
It isn't until Warren's brother makes a surprise visit that everyone's secrets are revealed and Delia learns why Warren wanders at night. Delia also gets a shock when she learns more about her brother's reasons for gambling that fateful night.
Delia leaves to confront her sister in law with her newfound information and demands that Warren let her go alone. Warren wants to follow her and make everything right, but after a heart to heart with his brother, agrees to let her handle the problem herself.
When Delia finally confronts her sister in law, she is in sore need of comfort and wishes that she had let Warren come with her. Lucky for her, Warren did follow her, but stayed out of the way.
What follows is a very sweet and tender declaration of love from Warren.
The epilogue was very entertaining and gave readers hope that Warren was finally letting go of the past that haunted him.
There was a bit of an unfinished plot between Delia's sister in law and Warren's cousin - I don't know if Ms. Jeffries is planning on giving us their story or not - but if she does, I will definitely read it!!
February 21, 2017
I quite enjoyed Delia and Warren's story and although I came into this series at #3, I wasn't lost at all. I can't wait to read the others in the series. :)
Beverley A. Crick did a fantastic job of narrating!
***
The Danger of Desire served as my introduction to this series. I can only assume some of these characters have appeared in the previous books but I can say I was never lost. In fact, I came to adore all these characters but especially Warren and Delia.
Delia and Warren meet because Warren's cousin, Clarissa, who is know for her matchmaking, asks Warren to keep an eye on Delia. There is some concern over some of Delia's behavior but despite his reluctance, Warren agrees. He is shocked when he witnesses Delia's antics and sets about discerning the why behind her actions as well as trying to put a stop to them.
Of course this means Delia and Warren spend time together and develop a mutual attraction. They are both witty and forthright but Warren really admires that in Delia. They're also both loyal and would go to great lengths to protect those they love. One thing I greatly enjoyed was Delia's realization that she was guilty of the same offenses she lodged at Warren.
The mystery element of the story is well done and brought Warren and Delia together - Warren wanting to help Delia find her answers while protecting her. Both were keeping secrets and seeing the trust built between them, where they finally felt they could share, was heartwarming.
I quite enjoyed The Danger of Desire and am eager to read/listen to the other books in this series. I'm curious about Clarissa's story and now want Brilliana's and Lord Margrave's as well. Sabrina Jeffries delivers an engaging and entertaining story with a fun cast of characters.
Beverley A. Crick made it to my favorite narrator list with this one listen. She's incredible! Her range was perfect for this cast, both male and female. And with her chuckles and sobs, when called for, this more a dramatization than a narration. Crick made the story that much more engaging and I will certainly look for more books with her narration.
*I received a complimentary copy from Tantor Media. I'm voluntarily providing a review.*
Beverley A. Crick did a fantastic job of narrating!
***
The Danger of Desire served as my introduction to this series. I can only assume some of these characters have appeared in the previous books but I can say I was never lost. In fact, I came to adore all these characters but especially Warren and Delia.
Delia and Warren meet because Warren's cousin, Clarissa, who is know for her matchmaking, asks Warren to keep an eye on Delia. There is some concern over some of Delia's behavior but despite his reluctance, Warren agrees. He is shocked when he witnesses Delia's antics and sets about discerning the why behind her actions as well as trying to put a stop to them.
Of course this means Delia and Warren spend time together and develop a mutual attraction. They are both witty and forthright but Warren really admires that in Delia. They're also both loyal and would go to great lengths to protect those they love. One thing I greatly enjoyed was Delia's realization that she was guilty of the same offenses she lodged at Warren.
The mystery element of the story is well done and brought Warren and Delia together - Warren wanting to help Delia find her answers while protecting her. Both were keeping secrets and seeing the trust built between them, where they finally felt they could share, was heartwarming.
I quite enjoyed The Danger of Desire and am eager to read/listen to the other books in this series. I'm curious about Clarissa's story and now want Brilliana's and Lord Margrave's as well. Sabrina Jeffries delivers an engaging and entertaining story with a fun cast of characters.
Beverley A. Crick made it to my favorite narrator list with this one listen. She's incredible! Her range was perfect for this cast, both male and female. And with her chuckles and sobs, when called for, this more a dramatization than a narration. Crick made the story that much more engaging and I will certainly look for more books with her narration.
*I received a complimentary copy from Tantor Media. I'm voluntarily providing a review.*
November 14, 2016
Book 3 in the Sinful Suitors Series is a Keeper!!
Delia Trevor is in London with her aunt and sister-in-law to find a husband or so her relatives believe. Delia is hunting for the man who cheated her brother at cards and caused his death. Delia has no intention of marrying anyone.
Warren Corry, Marquess of Knightford is a bachelor that spends his nights gambling, whoring and anything else he feels like doing. Warren is a member of the St. Georges Club, formed by it's members to protect their female relatives from scoundrels and fortune hunters. Clarissa, his cousin and the heroine of the second book in the series, The Study of Seduction, asks him to try to find out why her friend Delia is acting strangely. She thinks that Delia is in some kind of trouble.
So begins the story of two stubborn people who will begin a journey of discovery about themselves and each other that will change their lives forever.
Sabrina writes a marvelous romance that is full of surprises, mysteries and most of all Love. Unforgettable characters make her books must reads with danger, passion and wonderful endings.
Delia Trevor is in London with her aunt and sister-in-law to find a husband or so her relatives believe. Delia is hunting for the man who cheated her brother at cards and caused his death. Delia has no intention of marrying anyone.
Warren Corry, Marquess of Knightford is a bachelor that spends his nights gambling, whoring and anything else he feels like doing. Warren is a member of the St. Georges Club, formed by it's members to protect their female relatives from scoundrels and fortune hunters. Clarissa, his cousin and the heroine of the second book in the series, The Study of Seduction, asks him to try to find out why her friend Delia is acting strangely. She thinks that Delia is in some kind of trouble.
So begins the story of two stubborn people who will begin a journey of discovery about themselves and each other that will change their lives forever.
Sabrina writes a marvelous romance that is full of surprises, mysteries and most of all Love. Unforgettable characters make her books must reads with danger, passion and wonderful endings.
January 14, 2017
Reread! SOOOOOO GOOD.
July 9, 2020
3 stars. Not too bad, but I’m getting sick of the whole reformed rake trope in books.
This book was pretty decent, but not as good as the the second in this series. Delia & Warren meet because the heroine of the last book introduces them at a ball. She wants Warren to figure out why her friend Delia is acting weird. Warren is immediately attracted to Delia, but is one of those heroes who plans to never marry and to stay a rake for the foreseeable future. However, he can’t resist figuring out what her secrets are and why she’s acting so weird. He ends up following her and discovering that she has been visiting a gaming club late at night and playing cards with random men, looking for one with a forearm tattoo. He constantly talks about how he’s never marrying but continues to insert himself into the heroine‘s life. This part of the story really did rub me the wrong way. They end up at a house party together and stay together from that point on. They get a HEA... but not a very good one tbh. The result of the conflict in this book really just served to set up the story for the next book. It was a little anti-climactic overall.
This book is safe, hero is a rake & heroine a virgin. There was one near miss with a prostitute where the hero had no plans to stop it and just got interrupted.
This book was pretty decent, but not as good as the the second in this series. Delia & Warren meet because the heroine of the last book introduces them at a ball. She wants Warren to figure out why her friend Delia is acting weird. Warren is immediately attracted to Delia, but is one of those heroes who plans to never marry and to stay a rake for the foreseeable future. However, he can’t resist figuring out what her secrets are and why she’s acting so weird. He ends up following her and discovering that she has been visiting a gaming club late at night and playing cards with random men, looking for one with a forearm tattoo. He constantly talks about how he’s never marrying but continues to insert himself into the heroine‘s life. This part of the story really did rub me the wrong way. They end up at a house party together and stay together from that point on. They get a HEA... but not a very good one tbh. The result of the conflict in this book really just served to set up the story for the next book. It was a little anti-climactic overall.
This book is safe, hero is a rake & heroine a virgin. There was one near miss with a prostitute where the hero had no plans to stop it and just got interrupted.
September 15, 2019
This was another pretty good historic romance from Sabrina Jeffries. This one still had the wounded hero, though he was much more of a rake than either of the two previous men. He was also more dominant than either Edwin or Jeremy, which was a nice change. He was still respectful which was very important as well.
This one had more of a mystery element than either of the first two as well. Overall, this is a series I can easily recommend to romance lovers, or someone looking for a little something that is fun and easy to read.
This one had more of a mystery element than either of the first two as well. Overall, this is a series I can easily recommend to romance lovers, or someone looking for a little something that is fun and easy to read.
October 28, 2024
This series is just so fun! I really enjoyed these characters. I love how the characters from the previous books popped up in this one. I liked that these two were kind of sort of forced together and that the MMC was trying to be protective of the FMC. I loved how the relationship between these two developed, especially when he told her that he was choosing her. I listened to the audiobook of this one and enjoyed it a lot! If you're looking for an easy to listen to audiobook, I highly recommend this series.
November 22, 2016
About the book: Release Date November 22, 2016
The third book in the sexy Sinful Suitors Regency romance series, this heart-pounding story shows why New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries is one of the most beloved historical romance writers today.
To root out the card cheat responsible for her brother’s death, Miss Delia Trevor spends her evenings dancing her way through high society balls, and her late nights disguised as a young man gambling her way through London’s gaming hells. Then one night, handsome Warren Corry, the Marquess of Knightford, a notorious member of St. George’s Club, recognizes her. When he threatens to reveal her secret, she’s determined to keep him from ruining her plans, even if it means playing a cat-and-mouse game with the enigmatic rakehell.
Warren knows the danger of her game, and he refuses to watch her lose everything while gaining justice for her late brother. But when she starts to delve beneath his carefully crafted façade, can he keep her at arm’s length while still protecting her? Or will their hot desires explode into a love that transcends the secrets of their pasts?
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REVIEW: THE DANGER OF DESIRE is the third installment in Sabrina Jeffries’ SINFUL SUITORS historical romance series -a spin off from Jeffries’ ‘The Duke’s Men’ series. This is Warren Corry, the Marquess of Knightford, and Delia Trevor’s story line. THE DANGER OF DESIRE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Warren and Delia) THE DANGER OF DESIRE focuses on the hunt for the man Delia Trevor believes swindled her brother of his money, and his life. Months earlier, Delia received a cryptic message from her brother about losing it all and being cheated by a man with a tattoo, and in the months since his death Delia has made it her mission to ferret out the man responsible for destroying her brother, and her sister in law’s lives. Enter Warren Corry, the man who would help Delia in her search for the truth, and the man with whom Delia would fall in love.
Delia is a strong, independent woman for the time. She is unable to rest knowing her brother’s killer is on the loose, and constantly places herself in danger to hunt for the man she believes is responsible. Warren is rakehell and a rogue but in today’s terms would be a ‘manwhore’ whose reputation precedes his introduction to our story line heroine. Warren’s earlier years were fraught with betrayal and mistrust, and in this our hero struggles with issues of his own. The relationship between our couple is one of immediate interest if not attraction. There is a definite palpable energy building between Delia and Warren, one that does not go unnoticed by those around- their back and forth banter is entertaining and fraught with flirty fun. The intimacy is limited but seductive.
THE DANGER OF DESIRE is an engaging and spirited story line with plenty of non-stop action and a building mystery as Warren and Delia search for the man with a tattoo of the sun. The premise is entertaining; the characters are colorful and passionate; the romance is a slow build to happily ever after.
Copy supplied by the publisher through Netgalley
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The third book in the sexy Sinful Suitors Regency romance series, this heart-pounding story shows why New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries is one of the most beloved historical romance writers today.
To root out the card cheat responsible for her brother’s death, Miss Delia Trevor spends her evenings dancing her way through high society balls, and her late nights disguised as a young man gambling her way through London’s gaming hells. Then one night, handsome Warren Corry, the Marquess of Knightford, a notorious member of St. George’s Club, recognizes her. When he threatens to reveal her secret, she’s determined to keep him from ruining her plans, even if it means playing a cat-and-mouse game with the enigmatic rakehell.
Warren knows the danger of her game, and he refuses to watch her lose everything while gaining justice for her late brother. But when she starts to delve beneath his carefully crafted façade, can he keep her at arm’s length while still protecting her? Or will their hot desires explode into a love that transcends the secrets of their pasts?
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REVIEW: THE DANGER OF DESIRE is the third installment in Sabrina Jeffries’ SINFUL SUITORS historical romance series -a spin off from Jeffries’ ‘The Duke’s Men’ series. This is Warren Corry, the Marquess of Knightford, and Delia Trevor’s story line. THE DANGER OF DESIRE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Warren and Delia) THE DANGER OF DESIRE focuses on the hunt for the man Delia Trevor believes swindled her brother of his money, and his life. Months earlier, Delia received a cryptic message from her brother about losing it all and being cheated by a man with a tattoo, and in the months since his death Delia has made it her mission to ferret out the man responsible for destroying her brother, and her sister in law’s lives. Enter Warren Corry, the man who would help Delia in her search for the truth, and the man with whom Delia would fall in love.
Delia is a strong, independent woman for the time. She is unable to rest knowing her brother’s killer is on the loose, and constantly places herself in danger to hunt for the man she believes is responsible. Warren is rakehell and a rogue but in today’s terms would be a ‘manwhore’ whose reputation precedes his introduction to our story line heroine. Warren’s earlier years were fraught with betrayal and mistrust, and in this our hero struggles with issues of his own. The relationship between our couple is one of immediate interest if not attraction. There is a definite palpable energy building between Delia and Warren, one that does not go unnoticed by those around- their back and forth banter is entertaining and fraught with flirty fun. The intimacy is limited but seductive.
THE DANGER OF DESIRE is an engaging and spirited story line with plenty of non-stop action and a building mystery as Warren and Delia search for the man with a tattoo of the sun. The premise is entertaining; the characters are colorful and passionate; the romance is a slow build to happily ever after.
Copy supplied by the publisher through Netgalley
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December 3, 2016
The Sinful Suitors of the St. George Club are back in this third installment of the series with an unconventional heroine and a tortured rakehell hero. The Danger of Desire was a nice addition to the series that has been following the altruistic efforts of a group of gentlemen determined to drive the scoundrels and fortune hunters away from the eligible women of their families.
Delia Trevor is the daughter of a gambler having been dragged around the continent with her family until her father won an estate for them to settle on. When her brother Reynold seems to have fallen into her father's bad habits and gets cheated at a card game, Delia goes undercover as a young man to a seedy London gaming hell in an attempt to root out the card sharp. While I applauded Delia's bravery and tenacity, sometimes she was a little too headstrong and too quick to come to the defense of her brother without considering other information. I did like that she was intelligent and had a quick wit, and it was nice that all her rash actions were taken in an effort to protect her extended family and family name.
Warren Corry, Marquess of Knightford is well known for his rakish behavior, spending night after night in the stews of London, drinking and whoring until dawn. However no one knows Knightford's secret reason for avoiding sleep in the cold quiet of the night. I have liked Knightford throughout this series, you may remember him from earlier books as Clarissa's cousin and guardian (see The Study of Seduction). In this installment, Knightford is quickly intrigued by our unconventional heroine, and quite astounded when he discovers her in a seedy gambling establishment. Knightford sets out to save Delia from herself, thinking that he can force her compliance with threats and circumvention of her plans.
Watching Knighford and Delia butt heads was quite fun. Delia's quick wit and Knightford's seductive personality allowed for some fun and flirty banter between the two. Delia's headstrong behavior was starting to grate on me in the first half of the book... but then I got sick and had to take a break from reading for a few days and when I came back, she was no longer irking me. So she might not have been so annoying in the first half, it was probably just me being in a bad temper from not feeling so well. Because Delia and Knightford were working at cross purposes, their romance was slow to build and did so in a reluctant manner. Each was attracted/intrigued, even in the face of extreme annoyance.
Overall this was an enjoyable read and I liked how our romance played out. I did feel that the ending w/ regard to the resolution of Knightford's secret and Delia's card sharp was rushed, as I was expecting a little more suspense and confrontation in that regard. I am looking forward to the next suitor of the series, who I believe will be Clarissa's brother, Niall (who you may remember being exiled after killing someone in a duel).
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received form the publisher, Pocket Books.
November 23, 2016
FINAL DECISION: This story was nice, but the quick resolution to the book long conflict left me feeling unsatisfied. I enjoyed the romance a great deal and the "weakness" of the hero was well done and emotional.
THE STORY: Warren Corry, Marquess of Knightford has been asked by his sister to help her friend who has been behaving strangely. Warren is part of the St. George Club where men who care about the women in their lives can find out information to protect them from scoundrels. Warren fears that Miss Delia Trevor is in trouble and is determined to find out her secrets. While chasing her secrets, Warren ends up at a gambling hell chasing a man who is a potential threat to Delia. Warren is shocked to discover this man is actually Delia in disguise. Delia is looking for the card cheat responsible for her father's death. Disguised as a young man, she has been searching gaming hell for the man. When Warren discovers her secret, Delia doesn't know if Warren intends to ruin her or help her.
OPINION: The undeniable strength of this book is Warren, himself. His struggles and his shame about them are the most compelling part of the book. Warren is a good man who has demons which he believes will keep him alone. He spends the nights carousing because he cannot bear to be alone. When he begins to fall for Delia, he fights because he believes that he cannot have a normal relationship with her. The pain Warren feels and his journey to trust and happiness with Delia is what I loved about this book. I can't resist a wounded hero and I really liked Warren.
Delia was practical and a bit stubborn but her character made her a good match for Warren because she would not allow him to hide from her. Her strength allows him to lean on her when he needs it. She is too loyal to her lousy brother, but her loyalty and determination is a deep part of her character.
I liked so much about this story, but what I didn't like was the resolution to Delia's search for the man who cheated her brother. The end had promise and was a surprise but after the reveal, the problem was quickly resolved without emotional drama that I expected. Things were revealed, and the solution was too neat and resolved within only a few pages. Considering that this was such a motivating factor in the book, I found it anticlimactic and a disappointment. For me, it colored my enjoyment of the rest of the book and resulted in me downgrading my rating.
WORTH MENTIONING: I hope the next story is about Delia's sister in law.
CONNECTED BOOKS: THE DANGER OF DESIRE is the third book in the Sinful Suitors series. It can be read as a standalone although there are overlapping characters.
STAR RATING: I give this book 3.5 stars.
NOTE: I received a copy of this book via Netgalley in order to provide a review. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions contained herein are my own.
This review was originally posted on Top10RomanceBooks.com
THE STORY: Warren Corry, Marquess of Knightford has been asked by his sister to help her friend who has been behaving strangely. Warren is part of the St. George Club where men who care about the women in their lives can find out information to protect them from scoundrels. Warren fears that Miss Delia Trevor is in trouble and is determined to find out her secrets. While chasing her secrets, Warren ends up at a gambling hell chasing a man who is a potential threat to Delia. Warren is shocked to discover this man is actually Delia in disguise. Delia is looking for the card cheat responsible for her father's death. Disguised as a young man, she has been searching gaming hell for the man. When Warren discovers her secret, Delia doesn't know if Warren intends to ruin her or help her.
OPINION: The undeniable strength of this book is Warren, himself. His struggles and his shame about them are the most compelling part of the book. Warren is a good man who has demons which he believes will keep him alone. He spends the nights carousing because he cannot bear to be alone. When he begins to fall for Delia, he fights because he believes that he cannot have a normal relationship with her. The pain Warren feels and his journey to trust and happiness with Delia is what I loved about this book. I can't resist a wounded hero and I really liked Warren.
Delia was practical and a bit stubborn but her character made her a good match for Warren because she would not allow him to hide from her. Her strength allows him to lean on her when he needs it. She is too loyal to her lousy brother, but her loyalty and determination is a deep part of her character.
I liked so much about this story, but what I didn't like was the resolution to Delia's search for the man who cheated her brother. The end had promise and was a surprise but after the reveal, the problem was quickly resolved without emotional drama that I expected. Things were revealed, and the solution was too neat and resolved within only a few pages. Considering that this was such a motivating factor in the book, I found it anticlimactic and a disappointment. For me, it colored my enjoyment of the rest of the book and resulted in me downgrading my rating.
WORTH MENTIONING: I hope the next story is about Delia's sister in law.
CONNECTED BOOKS: THE DANGER OF DESIRE is the third book in the Sinful Suitors series. It can be read as a standalone although there are overlapping characters.
STAR RATING: I give this book 3.5 stars.
NOTE: I received a copy of this book via Netgalley in order to provide a review. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions contained herein are my own.
This review was originally posted on Top10RomanceBooks.com
July 21, 2018
Intriguing premise that does not deliver on potential. I stopped halfway through but managed to finish it in the end. I bought two other novels by Jeffries when I purchased this and I can't be bothered to finish either. What happened to Jeffries after the Swanlea Spinsters? And more importantly, the Kindle cover looks awful.
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