The Danger of Desire by Sabrina Jeffries

This is by far my favorite book in the series (so far—given there will be The Pleasures of Passion coming out in 2017). Delia is probably the most unique historical romance heroine that I’ve read to this date. I mean, there aren’t that many female characters dressing as men anymore (in fiction, obviously historically it’s been over for a while since women have gained more autonomy—thank god). Her determination was admirable, if not foolhardy at times (I definitely understood Warren’s frustration with her regarding that). Her dedication to her family was amazing, and her stubborness was definitely relatable.

Warren Corry is a gentleman. Which is kind of ironic for me to say given he’s called a “rakehell” in the book description. He has to be to be part of St. George’s club, though (the whole point is for the reformed rakes to pool their information on other scoundrels to protect their female relatives whom they have to marry off). And he’s super sexy. Shallow of me? Yes. But, come on, that’s really the only draw of these historical novels because what female in her right mind wants to go backward in history? I do kind of miss the required manners for males, though. But… having to always be polite to these obnoxious gentlemen isn’t something I really want, either. I like being able to tell a man to “f— off” if he pisses me off.

The plot was interesting, although it dragged in a few places, and although I did guess the culprit Delia was searching for, and it was a little ex machina, I still liked that story twist.