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Summary: Determined battles with Stubborn
Review: A sequel to 'A Dangerous Love', 'A Notorious Love' and 'After the Abduction', this book can be read without being familiar with the earlier books. It features Morgan Pryce (the last being only one of his names/identities), who was briefly met earlier in 'After the Abduction'. Juliet and Sebastian from that book are also in this, but the plot of the earlier book is not extensively referred to.Morgan has had a difficult upbringing, and the only peace he can recall is the structured life in the navy. Nevertheless he has been persuaded to pose as a fence in Spitalfields, an area rife with pickpockets and thieves, in order to catch a villain. An area where the Home for pickpockets financed by the efforts of Lady Clara Stanbourne is located. Lady Clara is horrified by the appearance of a fence so close to her Home for pickpockets - his 'shop' representing temptation for her young charges. And even more horrified to realise she feels a strong attraction to the man she perceives as being a criminal and rogue of the first order. Clara sets out to do all that she can to rid herself of the temptation he represents. And, contrary to Morgan's first impression of her, all that she can is quite some considerable amount. Morgan and Clara seem very real to me - fleshed out and well constructed as characters. They don't instantly know all about each other, and even three quarters of the way into the book are still discovering both each other and themselves. They each make assumptions about the other that experience later reveals to be incorrect - just as first impressions can be mistaken in life. Clara is no simpering miss, and Morgan is no male to be manipulated by charm and wiles. Both have definite minds of their own, ideas of right and wrong that they are willing to defend, and both are just a little bit outside the 'norm' for their station. While being very different from each other, both ultimately have the same needs. When told with Jeffries usual skill, this makes for a tale of two people who seem all wrong for each other finding out how very well they fit. Not without some struggle along the way, but that makes the end result all the more worth while.
Rating:
Summary: Determined battles with Stubborn
Review: A sequel to `A Dangerous Love', `A Notorious Love' and `After the Abduction', this book can be read without being familiar with the earlier books. It features Morgan Pryce (the last being only one of his names/identities), who was briefly met earlier in `After the Abduction'. Juliet and Sebastian from that book are also in this, but the plot of the earlier book is not extensively referred to. Morgan has had a difficult upbringing, and the only peace he can recall is the structured life in the navy. Nevertheless he has been persuaded to pose as a fence in Spitalfields, an area rife with pickpockets and thieves, in order to catch a villain. An area where the Home for pickpockets financed by the efforts of Lady Clara Stanbourne is located. Lady Clara is horrified by the appearance of a fence so close to her Home for pickpockets - his `shop' representing temptation for her young charges. And even more horrified to realise she feels a strong attraction to the man she perceives as being a criminal and rogue of the first order. Clara sets out to do all that she can to rid herself of the temptation he represents. And, contrary to Morgan's first impression of her, all that she can is quite some considerable amount. Morgan and Clara seem very real to me - fleshed out and well constructed as characters. They don't instantly know all about each other, and even three quarters of the way into the book are still discovering both each other and themselves. They each make assumptions about the other that experience later reveals to be incorrect - just as first impressions can be mistaken in life. Clara is no simpering miss, and Morgan is no male to be manipulated by charm and wiles. Both have definite minds of their own, ideas of right and wrong that they are willing to defend, and both are just a little bit outside the `norm' for their station. While being very different from each other, both ultimately have the same needs. When told with Jeffries usual skill, this makes for a tale of two people who seem all wrong for each other finding out how very well they fit. Not without some struggle along the way, but that makes the end result all the more worth while.
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Summary: delightful read
Review: Following the characters in "After the Seduction" and "The Pirate Lord", Twin brothers separated for most of their life Sebastian and Morgan, this is Morgan tale. I really enjoyed Sebastian's story, but Morgan is a much more complex character, much more the Gamma rogue. Morgan's mother took him from his father and returned to Geneva and it was not until he was 13 that his father's people found him again. Even then, since Sebastian was the heir to a Barony, it was thought best Morgan stay away from his brother. So from being a thief just to stay alive in Geneva, to later educated and given a Midshipman entry into the Royal Navy, Morgan remains apart. This is further amplified when he falls into the hands of The Pirate Lord, though he later is absolved of the charges. Back in England, Lord Ravenswood has set him to trying to expose The Specter, a mastermind behind crime in London's slums. He is set up in a building, his pirate rep put about, and he claims he is a fence for stolen goods all as part of a trap. Only, problems immediately arrive in the lovely form of Lady Clara Stanbourne. Poor Lass is a Stanbourne, know reformers, so she runs a Reform school for children pickpockets, trying to teach them a profession so they can better themselves. However, her mother was a Doggett, and while they are great reformers as well, they were also a wee bit wicked. Thus far, Clara has managed to avoid the curse of her Doggett blood, but when faced with Morgan Pryce, she is in for a bumpy road. She at first provokes him, then tries to bribe him to move locations, but slowly but surely is drawn to him with all the riddles he presents. It's a charming tale, with Morgan and Clara vivid fun, sexy characters. This writer just gets better with every book.
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Summary: delightful read
Review: Following the characters in "After the Seduction" and "The Pirate Lord", Twin brothers separated for most of their life Sebastian and Morgan, this is Morgan tale. I really enjoyed Sebastian's story, but Morgan is a much more complex character, much more the Gamma rogue. Morgan's mother took him from his father and returned to Geneva and it was not until he was 13 that his father's people found him again. Even then, since Sebastian was the heir to a Barony, it was thought best Morgan stay away from his brother. So from being a thief just to stay alive in Geneva, to later educated and given a Midshipman entry into the Royal Navy, Morgan remains apart. This is further amplified when he falls into the hands of The Pirate Lord, though he later is absolved of the charges. Back in England, Lord Ravenswood has set him to trying to expose The Specter, a mastermind behind crime in London's slums. He is set up in a building, his pirate rep put about, and he claims he is a fence for stolen goods all as part of a trap. Only, problems immediately arrive in the lovely form of Lady Clara Stanbourne. Poor Lass is a Stanbourne, know reformers, so she runs a Reform school for children pickpockets, trying to teach them a profession so they can better themselves. However, her mother was a Doggett, and while they are great reformers as well, they were also a wee bit wicked. Thus far, Clara has managed to avoid the curse of her Doggett blood, but when faced with Morgan Pryce, she is in for a bumpy road. She at first provokes him, then tries to bribe him to move locations, but slowly but surely is drawn to him with all the riddles he presents. It's a charming tale, with Morgan and Clara vivid fun, sexy characters. This writer just gets better with every book.
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Summary: Sometimes worthy reading, but not up to snuff
Review: I had looked forward to Morgan's story, but found this book disappointing. Morgan is not as compelling as he appeared in After the Abduction, and Clara lacks the caution that years of working in a crime-ridden area ought to foster. Moreover, she is supposed to be a very proper lady, but rarely acts it. Thus her characterization seems to be at odds with itself. On the other hand, they do have chemistry, and there are times that Morgan's past hurts & fears suffuse the story with deeper emotions. Few of the secondary characters have well-differentiated personalities. The villain turns out to be a cowardly bully, and the secondary plots are little more than fluff. Too much time & space was devoted to the home and the pickpockets. That assessment might be different if they had been linked more with Morgan's childhood. By the way, the cover art, while evocative, is highly inaccurate--Clara has brown hair. Annoying when they do that.
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Summary: Sometimes it's good to be seduced!!!
Review: I have been a fan of Ms. Jeffries since picking up "A Dangerous Lord" at a flea market two years ago. Of course, I had to work my way backwards in the Lord series,"The Pirate Lord" having become my favorite. Dance of Seduction is a good book, but if your a first time SJ reader, start with "The Pirate Lord." DOF starts off slowly, the first 11 chapter I would give about 3 stars. Then around chapter 12, during the ball, things start to pick-up and heat up for the Morgan and Clara. From this point on, I would give the book a solid 4-1/2 stars. The dialogue becomes wittier and more natural and the scenes flow and move quickly enough to grab your attention, but not so fast, just enough to hold you so you can't wait to read more. Overall, this is not the quality that I know SJ is capable of, but it is a good read, and a decent sequel to "After the Abduction" though I wish Uncle Lew had been in this book, instead of just mentioned and showing up in the epilogue. Read this book if you are a well established SJ fan, but if not, start on one of her earlier books.
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Summary: Sexy and Fun!
Review: I was really looking forward to this book because I wanted to see how the character of Morgan Blakely, aka Captain Pryce, would turn out. I was not in the least disappointed! Morgan opens a fake fencing shop in London in order to capture the "Specter" (who was really kind of a lame "villain") for the Crown. His neighbor is Lady Clara Stanbourne runs the Home, a place where she reforms pickpockets and tries to get them a good position in a home where they can earn a living. She at once dislikes Morgan's shop, believing him to be a thief, and then a fencer (someone who sells stolen goods). She tries to get him to close his shop, but he won't because of his job to the Crown. They get into several verbal skirmishes which are just delightful to say the least. Clara could really hold her own against Morgan. Of course, Morgan and Clara start to fall in love, but as with any romance, there are problems. Morgan is supposed to be staying out of trouble due to a bet he made with Lady Juliet, his sister-in-law, so he volunteers at the Home to help, as a ruse against his family's meddling. This throws him into even closer proximity with Clara and things really develop from there! Lots of steamy love scenes, humor and wit, and two wonderful protagonists makes Dance of Seduction a wonderful book! Lady Clara really stood up to her cause and Morgan really admired that about her, instead of looking down on her for her work or thinking it less important somehow. They had to work out their relationship issues, such as Morgan's inability to live on land. He is afraid to stay in London and uses his Captainship as a way to get out of a commitment with Clara, though he proposes anyway, thinking that it will make everything ok. The other characters are wonderful too. Aunt Verity was very funny, and her dogs were adorable, really adding a comic touch to the story. It was also wonderful to visit Lady Juliet and Sebastian Ravenswood from After the Abduction. All in all, this was a really wonderful story! I really enjoyed it.
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Summary: A very good read
Review: I've only recently started to follow Sabrina Jeffries' novels, coming in late on the Swanlea series but truly enjoying each of them. DANCE OF SEDUCTION is no exception. It's a fun read, with twists and turns that keep things moving quickly. Morgan and Clara's romance was charming and sensual, with many witty moments that made me smile. :->
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Summary: wonderful Regency romantic thriller
Review: In 1819 Lady Clara Stanbourne is a rare aristocrat, as she does not just shout about helping the poor, she acts on her beliefs by running a home for reformed pickpockets. However, she becomes concerned for her young charges when Morgan Pryce moves next door. Clara believes the strange goings-on in the Pryce household is caused by the mysterious newcomer dealing in stolen goods. Clara decides to assault this unwanted fence in his home, but both becomes shocked by an immediate wanting. Morgan knows he cannot afford to be distracted by romance at this time because he has a dangerous undercover mission to complete. Nothing, not even the beautiful caring Clara, must get in his way at least until he captures the dangerous Specter, who will gladly use a female do-gooder as a pawn. Morgan wonders how to succeed when the woman he loves watches his every move like a hawk prowling after its prey. DANCE OF SEDUCTION is a wonderful Regency romance that starts off with a series of amusing squabbles between the lead characters before turning into a taut thriller. The story line is loaded with fun and action due to a delightful cast, not just the lead duo, but also an eccentric group of Londoners. Though the Specter and his henchmen pale in comparison to the good guys and gals, sub-genre fans will appreciate this fine historical romantic suspense. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Fun, wits and romance rolled into one
Review: Lady Clara Stanbourne is having her work at the reformation house for pickpockets cut out for her. She certainly doesn't need the debonair Captain Morgan Pryce as a fence to employ her children stealing goods for him. Things aggravate when she suspects him to be in cahoots with the notorious smuggler ringleader in Spitalfield known as the Specter. Equally difficult is the spying at hand with Clara as a mulish distraction with her luscious beauty and fierce protectiveness towards her children. Sparks fly and he has to keep her out of danger while working undercover for the Home Office to smash the smuggling ring. Dance of Seduction retains the high-flying adventure and zesty fun in After the Abduction with Ms. Jeffries's smoldering chemistry in her couple. She compliments the spirited bohemian Clara with a darker and devilish protagonist Morgan who is haunted by his scarred childhood smacked in the chaotic rebellion of Geneva in 1770s. Clara's passion and generosity offers him hope to banish his past demons and his fear. It has summarily the humor and entertaining side characters to enrich this emotional romance like as in her previous books. Here lies also our main worry that Ms. Jeffries will stay complacent while readers know her talents know no bounds. The success of Dance of Seduction should, instead, open the door to more experimentation.
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