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Dangerous to Love

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This was my first Thornton book but it will not be my last. The characters of Julian and Serena were well developed and thouroghly captivating. Because this book was a little longer than most it allowed one to really really get involved in a complicated story with lots of mystery included in the romance. Julian and Serena had tremendous chemisty - you felt it from the first but they both had such distrust of one another. Thank goodness for Flynn - without him I fear they may never have made it in the end. I love books that have a little suspense with the romance and if you do too - you will love this book. I look forward to many more of Thornton's!!

A sexy, romantic story full of twists and turns, intrigue, suspicions, and misunderstandings -- but in the end, love, freedom, and fulfillment.

Although Serena is a little spoiled, her heart's in the right place; she definitely needs someone like Julian to hold the reins. Julian learns that there's more to live than revenge, even regarding his enemy's daughter. Neither character is perfectly likeable, but that seems to make them more human. It does get frustrating sometimes to see how little they trust each other (repeatedly), but trust takes time, especially in their circumstances. In the end, they both learn and grow--as individuals and in love.

It's a very long book, which is quite nice when one reads as quickly as I do. I think it's one of Thornton's best; it's different from some of her other better novels, but definitely worth reading.

Serena Ward had embarked on a dangerous course as she sat disguised as an actress waiting to smuggle a passenger out of England in her support of the Jacobite cause. Unfortunately for her, she attracted the amorous attention of Julian Raynor, owner of a popular gaming club - and die-hard anti-Jacobite. As the militia bore down on Serena and her accomplice, Julian bore down on her. Choosing the lesser of two evils she agrees to accompany Julian in order to give herself time to escape the militia. When Serena tries to explain to Julian that she is really a high-born `lady' he cuts off her explanations with kisses and much to Serena's dismay - she responds - wholeheartedly! The morning after - her maidenhead gone - Julian is happy that he was her first and offers her carte blanche as his mistress. Highly insulted and ashamed she tells him who she is and Julian finds out that she is none other than the daughter of the man Julian blames for his family's misfortunes. He plans to exact revenge by marrying Serena. Tricked into marriage, Serena finds it difficult to maintain her icy reserve toward Julian, and the attraction she feels for him.

One thing leads to another and behind the scenes forces add fuel to the fires that make these two star-crossed lovers not trust the love they have for one another, as from the beginning, events happen that have both Julian and Serena feeling betrayed by each other. Forces and conspiracies, beyond their control that neither knows about continue to wreak havoc with any chance of reconciliation. That they are indeed meant for one another - even if it is `dangerous love' adds much fuel to the flames of love.

This is again, one of the amazingly fast-paced, edge of your seat, and outstandingly sensuous stories I have come to expect from this author. Her main characters and the numerous secondary characters are so well defined that they make this story come alive. The very passionate and highly charged sexual encounters will make your toes curl - very hot! The historical background of England 1747 in this highly charged period lends substance and excitement to another triumph for this historical romance author! Outstanding book and one I highly recommend!

I enjoyed bits and pieces of this book, sadly the melodrama was a bit over the top. I think I'll have to be in the right mood for the excess of emotion and drama in this one in order to read it again. I will be trying out other titles, however, as the mystery of the real baddy was good and the writing was fast paced and engaging. I had a bit of trouble with the "brat" factor of the female character, and the fact that the male character (who really originates a great deal of the mistrust between the two) never actually apologizes for being such an a**. Of course, the female character prostrates herself, because her love means more to her than *sob* *sob* I can't go on, you get the idea!! Hoping for a bit less obnoxious spoiled girl behavior and a hero I could see hanging around with without popping him in the nose in my next foray into Elizabeth Thornton book.

This book has it all: romance, adventure, suspense, mystery... From page 1 I was hooked and I'm sure you will be too. The hero & heroine's love wasn't smiling faces & "lovey-dovey" all the time, it took time for both of them to come to terms with everything. I felt like I could feel the character's emotions and really connect with them. Don't Miss Out!

This book had too much going on, there should have been more focus on particular scenes and thoughts instead of just touching base on many. The charaters were totally exasperating and stubborn especially the "heroine," she just got on my very last nerve. The word "brat" does not even begin to describe her. It was one thing to have her described as kind and giving in the story, but Ms. Thornton could have at least had Serena display those characteristics. Bottom line, try Whisper His Name (also by Thornton) which is a much better book.

One of my favorite Elizabeth Thornton books. Right up there with Strangers at Dawn, Bride's Bodyguard and Whisper His Name.

This is a good book! you have to get it! one of of her best,if your planing to try her look no further then this book you will not be sorry!