The Danger of Desire by elizabeth essex
1799 timeframe in England:
Meggs and Timmy are pick pockets and they've made it so far with no
trouble, except one time where Meggs cut up her hand pretty bad.
The Captain is looking to hire a pick pocket to get some papers the
military requires.
He finds her when she takes his pocket watch. He takes her in and
gets the surgeon to do emergency surgery and then time for it to heal.
Timmy has come looking for her and he is also taken in. She is now
to learn how to keep a house so she can fit right in with her
assignment. He's also offered to teach them how to read and write.
Problem is he's falling for her and she's starting to fall for him.
Things turn around after her assignment. Some for the good and some
for the bad. ( )

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Naval Captain Hugh McAlden is accustomed to taking on deadly, high-stakes assignments--and being rewarded handsomely for his success at them. But to accomplish his latest mission, he'll need someone more inconspicuous among his own ranks. Someone like the larcenous beauty who just relieved him of his pocket watch under his very nose. . .
Meggs Tanner's livelihood--as one of London's stealthiest thieves--depends on her remaining un-tethered and unnoticed. But when she is caught by an icy-eyed Scottish officer with an unusual proposition, she sees a chance to escape her life of crime forever. Ever wary, she accepts the job even as she plots her exit strategy, ready to cut and run at a moment's notice.
But as Meggs and Hugh come nearer to the danger of their shared mission, thoughts of betrayal and distrust begin to dissolve. . .overshadowed by a passion worth any risk. . .
REVIEW:

So I fell in love with Ms. Essex in reader her “Almost a Scandal,” a book that I couldn’t put down and jumped into this one head strong, thinking it would be the same.

Now, while Ms. Essex has a true and talented gift, and while this book was great, I wasn’t as into it as I had been with the previous read.

Not that that’s bad….Almost A Scandal is just THAT good.

This book was a fast and intriguing read. I liked the way he pulled Meggs in from the streets, loved the drama and mystery standing behind her and found that Ms. Essex wrapped it all up very nicely. The characters were easy to get along with and I found myself basically panting when Ms. Essex FINALLY got these two together. *grin*

If you are looking for a read to get lost away in, one that holds a military presence, and one with a heroine that will truly shock you – in a good way, then this is for you.

Four out of five stars for a job well done! ( )

THE DANGER OF DESIRE by Elizabeth Essex is an amazing historical romance set in 1799 London. It is easy to follow,well written with details and depth. The characters will carry to away into their world. This is the story of Naval Captain Hugh McAlden and Meggs Tanner. With intrigue,passion,romance,danger,a traitor,betrayal,distrust,and a sweet sensuality, you can't go with "The Danger of Desire". It is fast paced,with strong characters and a well laid out plot. When a wounded Naval Captain meets a pickpocket who is so much more what takes place is not only heart rendering but is delicous and sexy. Meggs, will do anything to protect and save her younger brother. Hugh will do anything to find a traitor including getting the help of a thief.Together,they find what they are both looking for and so much more. A must read for any historical romance reader,who enjoys the Georgian period,and family.Received for an honest review from the publsiher. Details can be found at Brava,published by Kensinton Publishing and My Book Addiction and More/My Book Addiction Reviews.

RATING: 4

HEAT RATING: Mild

REVIEWED BY: AprilR,My Book Addiction and More/My Book Addiction Reviews ( )