Book Overview
A return to historical romance from the New York Times bestselling superstar Lady's companion Emma Chegwidden avoids defying society's rules-until she runs right into the arms of the seductive Reaper...a mystery man whose goal is justice. Or is it vengeance? Only one thing is certain: he's far too dangerous for the demure Emma. But some challenges are too tempting to resist...
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0451229339
ISBN13:9780451229335
Release Date:March 2010
Publisher:Penguin Publishing Group
Length:400 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 4.1" x 6.7"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Awesome historical romance!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
This is one of the few historical romance books Ive read. I absolutly loved reading it. Christina really delivered in this book. I love her paranormal romances so Im glad I decided to pick this one up too. It has a lil bit of everything in it, action, adventure, mystery and lots of delightful love scenes.
A rollicking historical fantasy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
Boy, y'all are tough. This book reminded me why I used to devour historicals like boxes of Godivas. It's fun and fluffy, with a hero and heroine who discover their strengths in the face of challenge. True, Emma Chegwidden -- Gods, what a name -- seems thoroughly cowed -- until someone is hurt, whereupon she promptly forgets her fears and sweeps into action. I liked that about her. I also liked the fact that hero Michael Durant suffers from PTSD as a result of his torture at the hands of the villain, yet still sets out to fight the man every way possible. There were a couple of lines that jarred me -- there was a line from the hero's point of view when he thought everyone in a ballroom looked like "clones," which tossed me right out of the story. The copy editor should have flagged that one. But that's pure nitpickery of a fun, frothy book that I richly enjoyed. Best, Angela Knight
LOVE the Timid/ Hot Mysterious Stranger Story
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
I just love a story where the timid heroine, in this case a lady's companion, gets caught up in a whirlwind of intrigue and danger only to be rescued by a mysterious, dark, and dangerous stranger and Ms. Dodd does it marvelously in this newest book. I've been waiting for her return to historical romances because she always delivers a classic story line that is over the top romantic and exciting. Emma is adorably misguided and THE REAPER is the sort of hot hero you wish would creep in to your room at night and whisper, "Come with me! Your life depends on it!" I'm coming!!! I'm COMING!!! PLease, please, please write more historical romances soon!
Unique way with historicals
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
What a welcome return to historical romance! This was an exciting read with one of Dodd's amazing sexy heroes, tons of action, and the hottest love scenes. Plus I'm always a sucker for when the hero gets injured and the heroine takes care of him. I loved the world she created, and all the imaginative names and places--a true storybook romance with lots of adventure!
So glad to see Ms. Dodd with a new historical!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
I've been reading this author since CANDLE IN THE WINDOW and I'm so excited to have a new historical from her. IN BED WITH THE DUKE was definitely worth waiting for! I love the way it combined romance with intrigue and adventure. Reminded me of watching a classic movie like Errol Flynn's ROBIN HOOD or something. Ms. Dodd has always excelled at taking traditional elements of a romance and giving them her own thrilling and sexy twist. I really enjoyed being in bed with this book! ;)
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