Veena’s review of Danger Wears White (Emperors of London, Book 3) by Lynne Connolly
Historical Romance published by Lyrical Press 07 Jul 15
This series continues to build on its early promise to deliver a clever blend of political intrigue with fine romance. While the enemy remains constant, the emperors continue to multiply as cousins emerge from the shadows to take the center stage. From a gentle beginning in the countryside far from the heart of London, the story takes unexpected twists and turns that take the reader by surprise before it comes to a very satisfying conclusion. The hot and steamy encounters between the two leads are the cherry on top of a good story.
Imogen is content to live in her little back water dealing with the everyday life of a country squire, unlike her mother who craves the beautiful gowns and excitement of bright lights. London was never in the picture for her until a chance encounter with a wounded man whom she befriends and shelters, unleashing a chain of events that take her into the heart of the English monarchy and the bright lights of London.
Tony is my new emperor favorite character du jour. I am fickle because every new one appeals to me and becomes my new favorite, though Julius still holds a large chunk of my heart and I personally can’t wait for him to get his story. On a secret errand for his cousin, he runs afoul of old enemies and gets a bullet in his shoulder for his troubles, but since this brings him into Imogen’s life and home, I guess it’s been well worth his troubles.
It’s been inevitable that Tony and Imogen will get together from the beginning, but Tony is hiding a lot of secrets from her and it’s good to see him get his comeuppance when all is revealed. Fortunately for him, the chemistry he shares with Imogen gets him quickly forgiven and back in her good graces, especially since it seems the King himself favors their suit.
A great addition to the series. I can’t wait to see how the story arc evolves, especially since I’ve met all these luscious emperors.
Grade: A
Summary:
Hoping to live down her family’s connections to the traitorous Jacobite cause, Imogen wants nothing more than a quiet life in the country. When she stumbles upon a wounded man, the white cockade in his coat tells her he’s a Jacobite, and a danger to the crown. Yet there’s something about him she can’t resist . . .
In search of a document on behalf of his powerful family, Tony is shot and left for dead. Secreted away to a hidden chamber, he finds himself both a guest and prisoner of a beautiful but mysterious woman. What she wants and who she serves, he cannot know. But what he does understand is the desire burning strongly between them. And that neither of them will be spared until their lust is sated.
When the action moves to London, suddenly it’s Tony who has to act to save Imogen. Forced to become a lady in waiting to Princess Amelia, she is in peril from the Jacobites, who are convinced she is their salvation. Only the strength of Tony and Imogen’s love can save them now.
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