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Zusatztext Praise for Too Dangerous for a Lady "One of the most masterful writers of Regency Romance...compelling well-drawn characters...readers won't be disappointed with this sensual tale of bravery! honor! and! above all! love."— RT Reviews (Top Pick) "A swiftly moving plot. The mystery...adds heavy suspense to the burgeoning romance. Beverley’s brilliantly drawn protagonists shine in a story that puts equal emphasis on intrigue and love."— Publishers Weekly More raves for the novels of Jo Beverley “It is wonderful to be immersed again in the world of the rogues.”— Heroes and Heartbreakers “Exquisitely sensual…refreshingly different.” — Booklist “Jo Beverley is a master of her trade.”— Fresh Fiction “Jo [Beverley] has truly brought to life a fascinating! glittering! and sometimes dangerous world.”—Mary Jo Putney “Wickedly delicious. Jo Beverley weaves a spell of sensual delight with her usual grace and flair.”—Teresa Medeiros “Wickedly! wonderfully sensual and gloriously romantic.”—Mary Balogh Informationen zum Autor Jo Beverley was the New York Times bestselling author of the Rogue series and numerous other romance novels. Widely regarded as one of the most talented romance writers today! she was a five-time winner of Romance Writers of America’s cherished RITA Award and one of only a handful of members of the RWA Hall of Fame. She also twice received the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. She had two grown sons and lived with her husband in England. Jo Beverley passed away in May 2016. Klappentext The new novel in the Rogue Series from the New York Times bestselling author—and five-time RITA Award winner... Lady Hermione Merryhew! daughter of an impoverished marquess! already has her share of problems. The last thing she needs is an intruder in her bedroom! especially not a fugitive thief. She should scream! but the shabby rascal is a man from her past. Six years ago! at her first ball! dashing Lieutenant Mark Thayne failed to steal a kiss! but succeeded in stealing a little of her heart. She's older and wiser now. She can't toss him to the wolves. Besides! she wants that kiss. Now Viscount Faringay! Mark has never forgotten Lady Hermione! but he mustn't involve her in his dangerous life. He's infiltrated the Crimson Band! violent revolutionaries who plan a bloodbath in London! and if he survives the night he will be able to destroy them. Hermione is involved! however! and only he can protect her. RAVES FOR THE NOVELS OF JO BEVERLEY Also by Jo Beverley SIGNET SELECT Acknowledgments Chapter 1 September 1817 Ardwick, Lancashire The King’s Head Inn The church clock began to strike. Lady Hermione Merryhew prayed throughout the nine slow tolls that they wouldn’t wake the two boys in the big bed. She’d only just settled them. At ages five and nearly three, Billy and Roger should have been asleep hours ago, but the family had been late to arrive here, and an inn was a novelty for them. It was a particularly noisy place, for the walls were thin, and even now she could hear indistinct conversation from one side and someone yelling out in the innyard. It was cheap, however, which had been the main consideration. Even after their supper the boys had been bouncing with excited energy, but it was important they get a good night’s sleep. If all went well, tomorrow they’d arrive at Great-uncle Peake’s house, and rambunctious children could be disastrous. In the end she’d extinguished the candles and pretended she, too, was ready for bed. That wasn’t far from the truth, but now that they were asleep, she needed a little time to herself. She’d lived with her sister and brother-in-law for t...
