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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
vikasl's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
courtney_in_chaos's review against another edition
4.0
I think I'll always have a soft spot for Lindsey books, and the Malorys in particular, as this was first romance series I ever read way back in college. Jeremy was always a charming character, and I remember being so excited when he got his book, and I enjoyed that Danny had a backstory so different from most women in historical romances.
Coming back to this book now after so many years, and after reading so many other romances, I definitely see the flaws in it. It is a bit too cheesy and fantastical, and truthfully, Jeremy and Danny don't really spend much time together building a relationship - it's more a story of Danny's life than their life together. But even though the writing could be better and the situations handled more realistically, there's still something about it. Maybe it's just nostalgia or valuing the potential of the plot, but for whatever reason, I still enjoy this.
Danny was about five years old when she lost her memories after an attack on her life. Her maid managed to save her, but dies before she can return Danny to her family. A young orphan girl takes Danny under her wing and has her pretend to be a boy in order to protect herself.
Years later, Jeremy and Percy are in need of a thief to steal back some family heirlooms, and they end up catching Danny and forcing her to do the job for them. When she returns, she is kicked out of her "gang" and goes to Jeremy for a job. Although Jeremy would prefer her to become his mistress, he gives her a job as a maid, and then he spends the rest of the book wearing her down.
Honestly, I think I like the idea of Danny more than I like the actual character. The secret murder plot, living as a boy and a thief, coming from nothing and moving up in the world... There is so much potential there. Unfortunately, most of the time she just comes off as wishy-washy and immature. She'll come to a decision on one page, and then on the next, she'll completely change her mind for no reason. She gets angry about things that don't make a lot of sense, and for a woman determined to better her life, she really spends most of the time sticking to her old mannerisms and complaining when people try to help her. Jeremy is also a bit stronger on potential than what is realized in the book. He's supposed to be this uber charming rake, but he's not very smooth with Danny. I honestly don't know why she ends up succumbing at all because he doesn't flirt convincingly with her at any point during their relationship.
And the Dagger story line? A dude who makes young girls whore themselves should be put in charge of an orphanage because he cares so much about kids?
I'll never understand how the author thought that was a good idea.
Coming back to this book now after so many years, and after reading so many other romances, I definitely see the flaws in it. It is a bit too cheesy and fantastical, and truthfully, Jeremy and Danny don't really spend much time together building a relationship - it's more a story of Danny's life than their life together. But even though the writing could be better and the situations handled more realistically, there's still something about it. Maybe it's just nostalgia or valuing the potential of the plot, but for whatever reason, I still enjoy this.
Danny was about five years old when she lost her memories after an attack on her life. Her maid managed to save her, but dies before she can return Danny to her family. A young orphan girl takes Danny under her wing and has her pretend to be a boy in order to protect herself.
Years later, Jeremy and Percy are in need of a thief to steal back some family heirlooms, and they end up catching Danny and forcing her to do the job for them. When she returns, she is kicked out of her "gang" and goes to Jeremy for a job. Although Jeremy would prefer her to become his mistress, he gives her a job as a maid, and then he spends the rest of the book wearing her down.
Honestly, I think I like the idea of Danny more than I like the actual character. The secret murder plot, living as a boy and a thief, coming from nothing and moving up in the world... There is so much potential there. Unfortunately, most of the time she just comes off as wishy-washy and immature. She'll come to a decision on one page, and then on the next, she'll completely change her mind for no reason. She gets angry about things that don't make a lot of sense, and for a woman determined to better her life, she really spends most of the time sticking to her old mannerisms and complaining when people try to help her. Jeremy is also a bit stronger on potential than what is realized in the book. He's supposed to be this uber charming rake, but he's not very smooth with Danny. I honestly don't know why she ends up succumbing at all because he doesn't flirt convincingly with her at any point during their relationship.
And the Dagger story line? A dude who makes young girls whore themselves should be put in charge of an orphanage because he cares so much about kids?
I'll never understand how the author thought that was a good idea.
sarjoseph's review against another edition
4.0
LOVED this!!
You want to know why this book has fantastic reviews?
Because it had a STRONG female.
Hell no was she going to let a man control her, no she wasn't stammering when he "looked at her with those eyes."
SO refreshing for our girl to pack her shit up and leave.
MORE books need to have heroines like Danny.
Highly recommended
You want to know why this book has fantastic reviews?
Because it had a STRONG female.
Hell no was she going to let a man control her, no she wasn't stammering when he "looked at her with those eyes."
SO refreshing for our girl to pack her shit up and leave.
MORE books need to have heroines like Danny.
Highly recommended
pvevans's review against another edition
5.0
I have been waiting for Jeremy’s story since the beginning, and I wasn't disappointed. I really enjoyed the book.
But I think the family members (Mallory’s) are the best part of the series. I have been listening to each book one by one and I love the fact that the characters in the books previous are in each proceeding book. It’s the best part of reading a series. It’s as if the book you just finished didn't really finish, the story isn't done. I love it. I hate reading a stand along book where you are wondering about what happens to the characters later on. If you read the previous 6 books, the characters wouldn't be so confusing…. But if this was the first book you read I can understand the frustration. LOL
But I think the family members (Mallory’s) are the best part of the series. I have been listening to each book one by one and I love the fact that the characters in the books previous are in each proceeding book. It’s the best part of reading a series. It’s as if the book you just finished didn't really finish, the story isn't done. I love it. I hate reading a stand along book where you are wondering about what happens to the characters later on. If you read the previous 6 books, the characters wouldn't be so confusing…. But if this was the first book you read I can understand the frustration. LOL
maggieblackbird's review against another edition
5.0
This was an awesome read. I was hesitant about Jeremy as a hero but Johanna Lindsey didn't disappoint. What made this book worth five stars is heroine Danny. She was street smart, independent, caring, and kind. She's become one of my fave Malory heroines, right up there with Regina. As always, the family made their appearances but didn't overshadow Jeremy, Danny, or the story.
stnorrish's review against another edition
5.0
This has to be one of my favourite Lindsey books. I have read it several times and I really enjoy the character of Danny. She is assertive, intelligent, and for a woman of her time, master of her own destiny. Jeremy has his moments of being a jerk, but otherwise this book is a great read for its genre.
tigtig686's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
carrieives's review against another edition
4.0
If you enjoy the adventures of the Malory family, this is a good one. Jeremy and Danny are both fun characters.