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Dangerous
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Amanda Quick
From a magnificent ballroom ablaze with lights to an imposing country house steeped in shadows comes a breathtaking tale of an impetuous miss--and a passion that leads to peril...
At five and twenty, Prudence Merryweather knew very well tht risks a woman took by visiting a gentleman in the dead of night. But bearding the notorious Earl of Angelstone in his den was the only ...more
At five and twenty, Prudence Merryweather knew very well tht risks a woman took by visiting a gentleman in the dead of night. But bearding the notorious Earl of Angelstone in his den was the only ...more
Paperback, 339 pages
Published
December 23rd 2009
by Bantam Books
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I read somewhere that Amanda Quick's historical romance novels follow an usual "formula": a somewhat tortured hero who needs to learn how to love and laugh + a quirky heroine who marches into his life bringing said love and laughter and never takes no for an answer. Well, I happen to like that "formula" and Dangerous does follow it, so no one will see me complaining here. :)
I loved the charming and sarcastic hero (Sebastian) and the funny and indomitable heroine (...more
I loved the charming and sarcastic hero (Sebastian) and the funny and indomitable heroine (...more
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Another favorite re-read, this one has Prudence and the Earl of Angelstone sharing investigative adventures as the Earl maneuvers Prudence toward marriage. One of the things I like best about Jayne Ann Krentz is her male characters, who generally know exactly what they want and how to get it without having a clue as to why they want it, which is so typically male. Her female characters, on the other hand, are often headstrong and independent but succumb to their emotions, which gives the male ...more
Not Ms. Quick's best.
The plotline it a typical Quick one - innocent heroine (probably virginal), dark mysterious possibly dangerous hero, various threats to the lady, ritual deflowering of the virgin in the library, hero to the rescue, happy ending. These books are all the same and the pleasure is in seeing how the resolution is reached, not in wondering what will happen at the end. Fine.
But books should be somewhat believable in their own sphere I think.
No woman in her right mind, then or now,...more
The plotline it a typical Quick one - innocent heroine (probably virginal), dark mysterious possibly dangerous hero, various threats to the lady, ritual deflowering of the virgin in the library, hero to the rescue, happy ending. These books are all the same and the pleasure is in seeing how the resolution is reached, not in wondering what will happen at the end. Fine.
But books should be somewhat believable in their own sphere I think.
No woman in her right mind, then or now,...more
Not Ms. Quick's best.
The plotline it a typical Quick one - innocent heroine (probably virginal), dark mysterious possibly dangerous hero, various threats to the lady, ritual deflowering of the virgin in the library, hero to the rescue, happy ending. These books are all the same and the pleasure is in seeing how the resolution is reached, not in wondering what will happen at the end. Fine.
But books should be somewhat believable in their own sphere I think.
No woman i...more
The plotline it a typical Quick one - innocent heroine (probably virginal), dark mysterious possibly dangerous hero, various threats to the lady, ritual deflowering of the virgin in the library, hero to the rescue, happy ending. These books are all the same and the pleasure is in seeing how the resolution is reached, not in wondering what will happen at the end. Fine.
But books should be somewhat believable in their own sphere I think.
No woman i...more
This is my favorite of the Quick novels I've read so far. A complaint I have with Quick's heroines is that they often are 'fiesty' to the point of annoyance. The men are being sexist but in a manner I consider very acceptable for the time and the women often respond with arrogance and running off into danger that just fully justifies the man's opinions. They don't try compromise or at least understand that this is how EVERYONE acts, instead they turn their nose up at the hero and demand he bends...more
The reviews I read for this book were mainly negative, but I needed to read it for a book challenge. I was greatly relieved to find that it’s rather underrated.
Sebastian is a lot like his cat. His insults are purred and he definitely has his nose in the air. It’s a bit of an exaggerated smoothness sometimes. The writing shouts, “he’s cool! he’s suave!” so much so that it’s almost annoying. But he’s very calm and imperturbable, and I like it! Sometimes, alpha males can be frustrating i...more
Sebastian is a lot like his cat. His insults are purred and he definitely has his nose in the air. It’s a bit of an exaggerated smoothness sometimes. The writing shouts, “he’s cool! he’s suave!” so much so that it’s almost annoying. But he’s very calm and imperturbable, and I like it! Sometimes, alpha males can be frustrating i...more
I enjoy Amanda Quick a lot, and actually got into her novels because she is the historical alter ego of Jayne Krentz who is writing a series that spans both her historical and paranormal contemporary fics about a secret paranormal society that began in the 1800s.
Although, for the most part, I enjoy all her books, it's hard to read them back to back (as I have done this week) because they are all so similarly themed. At least the older ones I have been reading. A heroine in danger i...more
Although, for the most part, I enjoy all her books, it's hard to read them back to back (as I have done this week) because they are all so similarly themed. At least the older ones I have been reading. A heroine in danger i...more
Out to save her hot headed brother from a duel that could kill him Prudence Merryweather finds herself at the door of the man whom her brother challenged, finally coming to an understanding to spare her brother, Pru ends up making a deal with the Fallen Angel which he may collect at anytime, but it doesn’t have her “to” worried that is until he kisses her.
The Earl of Angelstone, Sebastian Fleetwood finds the amateur ghost hunter Ms.Merryweather fascinating and very unusual from the...more
The Earl of Angelstone, Sebastian Fleetwood finds the amateur ghost hunter Ms.Merryweather fascinating and very unusual from the...more
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Well if you have read Amanda Quick in the past then you know how this romance story goes... just the names have changed and the circumstance. I wont lay out the plot as you can read that in the book blurb or in any number of the great reviews on this thread. I can only give you my opinion.
I like Amanda Quick, her work is intelligent and the stories make sense although there is never any great surprises as they do follow a certain formula but most writers of multiple books do. I have ...more
I like Amanda Quick, her work is intelligent and the stories make sense although there is never any great surprises as they do follow a certain formula but most writers of multiple books do. I have ...more
Amanda Quick used to write reliable romance novels with decent mystery plots. They were comfort food. You knew what you were getting. The plucky heroine and the dashing hero would squabble for a time, unite against the evil foe, and fall deep in lust. Sometimes if you squinted, you could even see that eventually lust might become love.
Lately, her heroes have become more and more caveman-like, and her plots have become more and more stale.
Still, this would have gotten ...more
Lately, her heroes have become more and more caveman-like, and her plots have become more and more stale.
Still, this would have gotten ...more
Prudence Merryweather has lived her entire life in the country. She has watched over her younger brother for years, because her parents died years before. When she hears that her brother has issued a challenge Sebastian she goes to see him at night alone. In order for him to not fight her brother, she must agree to a future boon. She is an amateur ghost hunter and he works for Bow Street. They pretend an engagement, that Sebastian has no desire to end. They go through a lot and finally sol...more
Lively characterization, witty dialogue, interesting plot turns. Lord Angelstone is known as the Fallen Angel and deserves his reputation as a cold, unsentimental man who will do anything to pay back his relatives for casting out his parents, especially his actress mother. Prudence Merryweather has no illusions about her place in society--none--but she wants to save her impetuous brother from a duel with Angelstone. It seems Angelstone finds her "interesting" because she likes to so...more
This gothic lite story starts with Miss Prudence Merryweather paying a visit to the Earl of Angelstone, Sebastian Fleetwood, at his home way past the hour of acceptability. She has come because her absurdly protective brother is determined to avenge her honor which has been rocked by the fact that the Fallen Angel has been seen in her presence. The ambiance starts up immediately when we are introduced to Sebastian who has been relaxing in his home in a state of dishabille. He eyes Prue up and do...more
This may just be my favourite historical romance by this author. It has the requisite arrogant, cold, brooding hero, the intelligent, independent, feisty heroine, a mystery to solve, and the ton to challenge and/or follow. But Angelstone seems to be nicer to Prue right from the start, when compared to other Quick heroes; and Prue seems less naive compared to other heroines. Two interesting characters who deserved their HEA. The plot held my interest and the pacing made this a bit of a page-turne...more
Oddly enough I chose to read two books back to back with somewhat dark hero's named Sebastian (this one and Marriage Most Scandalous). This is the first book I have read by this author and not the last (I have already started Second Sight). Interesting and entertaining partnership of characters and plot. It is somewhat of a light read, and yet a mystery with murder and a somewhat dark hero, including a touch of romance.
Again, either you like Krentz/Quick or you don't--she's predictable as heck but enjoyable just the same. I happen to love her, and I've probably read this book about 15 times. It's enjoyable, you don't have to think very hard, the men are Men, the women are bluestockings, and there's a bit of craziness to her plotting that makes me laugh. Love her.
285th - 2011
Karena bacanya paralel sama novel Reckless dari pengarang yang sama, jadi agak terbalik-balik, soalnya karakter hero-nya serupa tapi tak sama... atau memang sudah pattern paten Amanda Quick aka Jayne Ann Krentz ya?
Tokoh hero di sini punya hobi/kegiatan sampingan jadi detektif ala Sherlock Holmes, heroine-nya sendiri ghost hunter. Jadi klop dah...
Karena bacanya paralel sama novel Reckless dari pengarang yang sama, jadi agak terbalik-balik, soalnya karakter hero-nya serupa tapi tak sama... atau memang sudah pattern paten Amanda Quick aka Jayne Ann Krentz ya?
Tokoh hero di sini punya hobi/kegiatan sampingan jadi detektif ala Sherlock Holmes, heroine-nya sendiri ghost hunter. Jadi klop dah...
Prudence och Sebastian finds a soul mate in each other, they're both proned to investigation and to look beneath the surface, Prudence through her paranormal and ghost investigations and Sebastian through the work he does for the Bow Street runners. Regency, romance, smutty fluff and suspense. Love Amanda Quick's writing.
It was an easy read but it was good. Just enough details to read and keep me reading to the end.
I like the relationship between Prudence and Angelstone. How they both handled their work and balanced it with their emotions and everything around them.
Trust and Faith was one of the best things they possessed for each other whoch kept the story on the right track.
I like the relationship between Prudence and Angelstone. How they both handled their work and balanced it with their emotions and everything around them.
Trust and Faith was one of the best things they possessed for each other whoch kept the story on the right track.
What can I say? I love a Nick and Nora story. A frothy, funny story where the hero doesn't get to oppress the heroine much at all. It's wrapped around two violent tragedies, so watch out for the sudden dip from sparkling banter to way too much distressing detail.
lebih suka yang ini daripada Mischief. segaknya si cewek gak sebegitu nyebelin. dan Sebastian. OMG. I love Sebastian. emang kalo tokoh utama cowoknya Sebastian pasti oke.. suka suka suka,,,
The mystery part of this book was too disturbing for me and not at all what I look for in historical romance. I also felt the hero was too cold and never got put in his place by the supposedly smart but unbelievably naive heroine. Between her past experiences and her intelligence, Prudence should have been much more knowledgeable about the human potential for cruelty instead of being blind-sided by it the entire book.
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Surpsrisingly, I really loved this book. Very entertaining, loved the suspense thing going on, loved the lines and loved the characters! Never was a dull moment.
I loved this book so much when I was in high school. I'm older now and gender relations and romance genre conventions have changed quite a bit in the past 15 years. Still, all the elements that made me enjoy it are still there: it's a fun, frothy romance with great characters.
Prudence is entertainingly kooky, unashamedly smart and wears her rose-colored glasses very deliberately. Sebastian is broody, protective and has a sardonic sense of humor. Supporting characters swan, sulk and oth...more
Prudence is entertainingly kooky, unashamedly smart and wears her rose-colored glasses very deliberately. Sebastian is broody, protective and has a sardonic sense of humor. Supporting characters swan, sulk and oth...more
I always like Amanda Quick's heroines- they are quite happy on their own and aren't desperately searching for a husband
not bad. Definitely a good read. I read it in 2 days couldn't put it down. The pace was slow but it somehow kept you interested anyways.
it was definetly a page turner and i read alot of books by amanda quick and i loved every single one of them!!
A feel good enjoyable book! Amanda Quick is nothing if not consistently delivering interesting romantic stories!
I enjoyed this story of two investigators. A first class regency with the tough hero falling believably in love.
It's so wonderful when another old fave keeper stands the test of time. Love love love!
PSA: Again, I have so many good memories tied to this book that I can't look at it objectively, so if you read at my recommendation for the first time, do so at your own risk.
PSA: Again, I have so many good memories tied to this book that I can't look at it objectively, so if you read at my recommendation for the first time, do so at your own risk.
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Jayne Ann Castle was born on March 28, 1948 in Borrego Springs, California. Her mother, Alberta Castle, raised her with her two brothers, Stephen and James. In 1970, she obtained a B.A in History at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and later she obtained a Masters degree in Library Science from San Jose State University, where she met Frank Krentz,...more
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Jayne Ann Castle was born on March 28, 1948 in Borrego Springs, California. Her mother, Alberta Castle, raised her with her two brothers, Stephen and James. In 1970, she obtained a B.A in History at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and later she obtained a Masters degree in Library Science from San Jose State University, where she met Frank Krentz,...more
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“Of course I won't go alone. I shall take my maid."
"No," Sebastian said. "You will take me.”
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"No," Sebastian said. "You will take me.”
“Knowing that you love me is not a source of amusement.” Sebastian realized that his hands were shaking with the force of the emotion that was pouring through him. “It is my salvation”
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