A Dangerous Love by Brenda Joyce
From The De Warenne Dynasty website:
'A Dangerous Obsession
Torn from his Romany mother's arms as a small boy, Viscount Emilian St. Xavier has spent a lifetime ignoring the whispers of gypsy that follow him everywhere. A nobleman with wealth, power and privilege, he does not care what the gadjos think. But when the Romany come to Derbyshire with news of his mother's murder at the hands of a mob, his world implodes. And Ariella de Warrene is the perfect object for lust and revenge…
A Dangerous Passion
Ariella de Warenne's heritage assures her a place in proper society, though as a radical and independent thinker she scorns her peers' frivolous pursuits in the Ton, fashion and marriage. Until a Roma camp arrives at Rose Hill, and she finds herself drawn to their charismatic leader, Emilian. Even when he warns her away, threatening that he intends to seduce and destroy her, she cannot refuse him. For Ariella is just as determined to fight for their dangerous love..."
Having enjoyed A Lady at Last (mostly) - I wanted to read Ariella's book, A Dangerous Love, and I do look forward to Alexi's, however, I am completely indifferent about this book. I adore Ariella's wit and charm, and I do like Emilian's sense loyalty towards the Romany people, but, the characters didn't quite do it for me. Emilian was indecisive about his role; Englishman or Rom? And I like books with some internal battles, but I felt it took up too much time in the book and wasn't resolved as well as it could have been, he sulked throughout most of the book, which annoyed me, while Ariella, on the other hand, is so smart but so stupid when it comes to Emilian, seeking him out, even after his warnings, I enjoyed the romantic scenes in the book but I cringed a bit when, after meeting Emilian the day before, Ariella claimed to have fallen in love with him. While this book isn't totally unpleasant, it wouldn't be on the top of any of my recommendation lists. I haven't quite found the perfect Brenda Joyce book yet, but I have read a few novels by her and I did enjoy some, so I still look forward to An Impossible Attraction despite this so-so book.
'A Dangerous Obsession
Torn from his Romany mother's arms as a small boy, Viscount Emilian St. Xavier has spent a lifetime ignoring the whispers of gypsy that follow him everywhere. A nobleman with wealth, power and privilege, he does not care what the gadjos think. But when the Romany come to Derbyshire with news of his mother's murder at the hands of a mob, his world implodes. And Ariella de Warrene is the perfect object for lust and revenge…
A Dangerous Passion
Ariella de Warenne's heritage assures her a place in proper society, though as a radical and independent thinker she scorns her peers' frivolous pursuits in the Ton, fashion and marriage. Until a Roma camp arrives at Rose Hill, and she finds herself drawn to their charismatic leader, Emilian. Even when he warns her away, threatening that he intends to seduce and destroy her, she cannot refuse him. For Ariella is just as determined to fight for their dangerous love..."
Having enjoyed A Lady at Last (mostly) - I wanted to read Ariella's book, A Dangerous Love, and I do look forward to Alexi's, however, I am completely indifferent about this book. I adore Ariella's wit and charm, and I do like Emilian's sense loyalty towards the Romany people, but, the characters didn't quite do it for me. Emilian was indecisive about his role; Englishman or Rom? And I like books with some internal battles, but I felt it took up too much time in the book and wasn't resolved as well as it could have been, he sulked throughout most of the book, which annoyed me, while Ariella, on the other hand, is so smart but so stupid when it comes to Emilian, seeking him out, even after his warnings, I enjoyed the romantic scenes in the book but I cringed a bit when, after meeting Emilian the day before, Ariella claimed to have fallen in love with him. While this book isn't totally unpleasant, it wouldn't be on the top of any of my recommendation lists. I haven't quite found the perfect Brenda Joyce book yet, but I have read a few novels by her and I did enjoy some, so I still look forward to An Impossible Attraction despite this so-so book.
HQN Books
Harlequin
ISBN10: 0373772750
ISBN13: 9780373772759
Publication Date: April 1, 2008
Harlequin
ISBN10: 0373772750
ISBN13: 9780373772759
Publication Date: April 1, 2008