A Dangerous Love

November 15, 2000
Setting out to prove his legitimacy and reclaim his stolen title, Griff Knighton, the wealthy owner of Knighton Trading, gives little thought to the innocent people his actions could destroy. But when he ends up falling in love with the outspoken, independent daughter of the man he is about to ruin, he is forced to confront the real reasons for his obsession. An intriguing premise, a hefty dollop of deceit, nicely chosen literary quotations, and well-drawn but occasionally infuriating characters add interest to this lively historical. It is slow in spots but ties up things quickly and satisfactorily--providing a nice lead-in for the next title in the projected trilogy. Although set in 1815, this sexually explicit, occasionally bawdy romp has a definite Georgian and might appeal to fans of Jo Beverley's "Malloren" series or selected works by Christina Dodd. Jeffries (The Dangerous Lord) also writes under the names of Deborah Martin and Deborah Nichols.

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