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A Dangerous Man
written by Candace Camp
Studio : HQN Books
by HQN Books
Publisher : HQN Books
Released : 2007-03-01
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780373771363
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 7 reviews)
List Price : $6.99
Our Price : $0.72
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Eleanor has always been looked on askance as 'the bossy American' by London society, the very antithesis of British virtue and propriety. Now, at the death of her husband, she has been appointed trustee to his estate, and the proverbial fur is flying. Infuriated, her mother-in-law sends Lord Anthony Neale to put an end to Eleanor's nefarious gold-digging ways. Anthony and Eleanor clash immediately. He thinks she's a siren who uses beauty to entrap men. She thinks he's a haughty, cold English snob. Despite their initial misgivings, they are increasingly drawn to each other. But someone is threatening Eleanor, and as the break-ins and other malicious activities begin to pile up—it's Anthony who tops the list of probable suspects! |
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nice book, nice writing |
This was my first Camp book. I picked it up on vacation and it lasted me the whole week... Usually it takes me 5 hours to read a romance book.
The book was not BAD but it wasn't GREAT either. Sort of mediocre. Definitely not a must read.
Candace Camp masters the technique of writing, that is her language is good and her style smooth. But her story and characters were nothing to write home about. Okay, nothing more. There was nothing to dislike in the book but nothing to really like either. IMHO this author would have made a wonderful politician.LOL. She knows how to avoid pitfalls. But sometimes, the pitfalls are exactly what grabs my attention in a book. If the heroine does something impulsive and I want to grab her and shake her. Or if the hero's hang-ups make him into a jerk at some point before he snaps out of it. This book was so "literary correct" that it left me unaffaected throughout the book. Nor was it very sexy - and I like some spice in my romance books :)
Don't know if I'll read this author's book again. Depends on how desperate I am. |
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nice |
When Lord Anthony Neale's older sister Honoria pleads with him to talk her son, Lord Edmund Scarborough's fiance out of the wedding, he is stunned to find himself so strongly attracted to the outspoken American, Eleanor, who informs him that she and Edmund have already married by special license. Eleanor, a wealthy heiress, meets Edmund and is delighted by his musical talent but is drawn to him by her protective nature because he is sickly and is dominated by his mother who demands all his time and money. Eleanor has a habit of taking on the weaker castouts and has in her employ several employees she rescued from dire situations and she is raising two orphaned children she took in off the streets. Eleanor takes Edmund to Italy hoping the climate will help his health but then he is killed in a freak boating accident and the Italian authorities demand that his body be burned under an archaic law dating back to the time of the plague. When Eleanor returns to England with Edmund's ashes and in charge of the trust for Edmund's sister Samantha, Honoria again approaches Anthony to intercede. Mistakingly convinced that Eleanor is a fortune hunter, Honoria says she believes Eleanor murdered Edmund. After making a few insulting insinuations about her character, Anthony is stunned to find out that Honoria is not only far wealthier than Edmund ever was but that her fortune is in line with his own substantial fortune. Vowing that he will make it up to her and tired of fighting his attraction to her, Anthony pursues Eleanor with everything he has. When it becomes clear that Eleanor is in danger and that there may have been suspicious circumstances to Edmund's death, Anthony vows he will protect Eleanor if it is the last thing he does.
This is a wonderfully written story and the characters interesting enough. I was happy with Eleanor, but at times, I thought the author shortchanged us with Anthony...the details on his life and background were sketchy at best and I like to know what kind of people my hero and heroines really are. The story was still entertaining enough, a little predictable a time or two but very good. |
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A Dangerous Man but a Delightful Read! |
Lord Anthony Neale thinks Eleanor, Lady Scarborough, is a money hungry vixen who married his brother for money and an entry into aristocratic British society. Eleanor finds Anthony to be bossy, cold embodiment of all she hates about English aristocrats. To make matters worse, he and his family blame her for her husband's sudden death, only months after the marriage that they did not attend!
Humor, a spunky heroine and miscues of communication add up to a wonderful read. The suspense element makes for an intriguing fast paced read full of questions. Was Edmund's accidental death truly an accident? Who is this figure watching her in the shadows? Why is someone breaking into her bedroom? What item of value does she have that someone wants? Is Anthony trying to find evidence to discredit her among the aristocracy and ruin her reputation? Does the danger come from some secret of her deceased husband from their days in Naples? Who can she really trust?
The hero and heroine are just delightful and lovable, each in their own way. The character Honoria is so obnoxious and annoying --- I just love her! She exaggerates, she meddles, she criticizes, she expects that everyone treat her like a queen. Of course, she thinks, Edmund should have left his entire estate to her --- and if he didn't surely they will see that her beloved son meant to give her everything!
Not one page here is wasted. Romance, suspense, mystery and historical British society all come together to make this book a real treat. The historical and political background of Naples heighten the suspense and the ambiance. |
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my first time |
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I have never read a Candace Camp book before. Quite frankly, I'm not entirely into historical romances (Julia Quinn and Amanda Quick being the exceptions!). However, I was desperate and needed something to read, so I picked this Camp book up and promptly read it cover to cover. I liked the fact that the heroine was intelligent and strong-willed. I also liked the fact that both hero and heroine were capable of connecting the plot "dots" with some degree of speed and intelligience. Sometimes I just want to throttle the main characters as they belatedly come to some obvious connection or conclusion within the storyline. Sigh. But I am not a writer, just a simple reader who likes smart characters and a bit of sexy moments thrown in to make a book enjoyable. Enjoy this one! |
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Disappointer |
As a Candace Camp fan, I was disappointed at how boring this book was. Unlike the Reed Business caption describing the book, I wouldn't ever label this a fast-paced read. The book only got started around page 100, and by then, I wasn't even sure if I cared.
In the romance sector, I give this book a 1 out of 5. The attraction between Eleanor and Anthony is implausible from the get-go. Anthony isn't a convincing hero. He has no energy, no smolder.
When it comes to characters, Eleanor is at least very likeable. She's intelligent and independent, which is always a happy alternative to the occasional wimpy, whiney heroine we see. The villain plot, however, was heinous. As soon as a certain character appears for the first time, you know he's the villain without having to flip to the end of the book to prove it to yourself.
The storyline was reasonably good, and I think overall, the entire book itself could have been better with a faster pace and a better hero. It's not a complete waste of time, but I wouldn't gush over it like other reviewers have. I'm still selling it to the used book store this weekend. |
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