Charmed and Dangerous [Mass Market Paperback]

Jane Ashford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1998

The spy who loved her...

Gavin Graham works alone, trusts no one, and never, ever gives his heart. But the spy may have met his match in an ex-governess. Laura Devane has been handpicked to fulfill an important mission: distracting him from the deceptive charms of a Russian countess. Once, years ago, she defiantly rejected his marriage proposal. Now she meets his cool mockery and sensual advances with a maddening self-possession. And she plunges headlong into a perilous investigation that leaves him fearing for her safety. Clearly the woman is a menace--to international peace and to his peace of mind. For Laura's passion for intrigue matches his own, and her touch leaves him stunningly aroused, tempting him to join her in a life of dangerous desires....

Editorial Reviews

Review

...has a certain charm, intrigue, humor and just the right touch of danger --Romantic Times

Picture the beauty and grit of Vienna in The Third Man, but push it back 130 years. The well-written mystery of Sophie and the espionage-laden story line are filled with suspense. --Romance Reviews

[Jane Ashford's] romances are bewitching, filled with those elements that delight a reader, good story, intrigue and dynamic tension. --Romance Communications

From the Publisher

"Jane Ashford is an exceptional talent."
--Rendezvous

"Jane Ashford has a talent that will take her far."
--Affaire de Coeur

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Fanfare (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553577735
• ISBN-13: 978-0553577730
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 3.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,996,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jane Ashford has written Regency and contemporary romances. Her books have been published in Sweden, Italy, England, Denmark, France, Russia, Latvia and Spain, as well as the U.S. She is a two-time nominee for a Career Achievement Award by Romantic Times Magazine. See her website at www.janeashford.com and an interview about her writing at http://www.likesbooks.com/ashford.html.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of my favorites, October 2, 2001

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Jessie Saunders (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Charmed and Dangerous (Mass Market Paperback)

Since I was just scanning Amazon to see if there was a new Jane Ashford in the offing (please!), I felt compelled to put my two cents in about this book, considering some other reviews here. Along with some other notables--Elizabeth Thornton, Joan Wolf, Mary Jo Putney, Connie Brockway, and Judith Ivory spring to mind--Jane Ashford writes some of the most interesting, complex and satisfying historical romances around. To each her own, but if you like a little edge to your romance reading, try Jane Ashford.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A good read, February 5, 2006

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Lucesky "Lucesky" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Charmed and Dangerous (Mass Market Paperback)

I really enjoyed this novel. The heroine is as intelligent and insightful as she was described to be; the author relates her character so well that I truly understood her desire to become a spy and finally obtain the chance to shape history. The hero, on the other hand, wasn't as well-fleshed out. The spy plot, developed amidst the Congress of Vienna, was intriguing--the villianess's plans caught me by surprise when they were finally unvealed. I recommend this!

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Escape Novel, November 28, 1999

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Tasha B. (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Charmed and Dangerous (Mass Market Paperback)

This was the first Jane Ashford book I read and, I think, one of her best. The plot was well laid-out and grabbed me right away. The hero was suitably dashing :), and the heroine (thank god) did not sink into the depths of Romance Heroine Stupidity, a disease that seems to be going around. The exotic locales and espionage make this wonderful escape story. I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes Elizabeth Peters, Barbara Michaels, Susan Wiggs, or Lisa Kleypas.