Unable to master the art of dancing like the rest of her
famous family, Lucia di Rossi is forced to work as a
servant
for the dancers. Wanting to survive on her own terms, Lucia
takes Lord Rivers Fitzroy up on his wager to turn her into
an actress. Rivers takes Lucia to the country, and Lucia it
seems, has a natural talent for acting. However, their
plans
for the future are unclear as their attraction for each
other grows. In two months the wager is over, and Lucia
must
decide if she should run towards the stage or towards Lord
Rivers.
A RECKLESS DESIRE by Isabella Bradford is a steamy romance
with a unique storyline. Lucia is an actress, which is a
unique twist to a romantic heroine. Her determination,
dedication, and passion for new adventures is endearing,
and
readers will enjoy her fresh perspective on romance. Rivers
is a wonderful hero, who is compassionate and kind with a
bit or roguish behavior that will make readers swoon. The
setting is quaint and helps set the tone for this unusual
romance. The twists and turns within the story will keep
readers turning pages, and hoping for a happily ever after
for Lucia and Rivers. The secondary characters add some wit
and humor to A RECKLESS DESIRE, and the dialogue is fresh
and excellently written. I enjoyed reading A RECKLESS
DESIRE
more than I thought I would. Bradford's continuation of the
Breconridge Brothers series with A RECKLESS DESIRE
will not
leave readers disappointed.
For fans of Julia Quinn, Eloisa James, and Sabrina
Jeffries: the elegantly seductive third historical romance
in Isabella Bradford’s Breconridge Brothers trilogy. Lord Rivers Fitzroy is as charming and
sought-after as his rakish elder brothers, though he
immerses himself more in dusty books and scholarly pursuits
than in bawdy houses. Yet, Hell-bent on making the most of
his remaining bachelorhood now that his father insists he
marry, Rivers becomes the favorite of a troupe of Italian
dancers. One night, after a performance, the handsome lord
is challenged with a most provocative wager: Turn the
players’ meek and mousy cousin into the first lady of the
London stage.
But Lucia di Rossi is not what
she seems. Scorned by the rest of her family, Lucia longs
for the respect and stardom of a great actress. Rivers’s
wager could be the answer to all her hopes—so long as he
understands that she wants to be an actress, not his
mistress. The two commence her metamorphosis in earnest—even
as passion begins to take center stage. As Lucia’s dreams
come true, she fears that it may be Rivers, not she, who is
the master performer. Is he only making her believe he
cares? Has she found the spotlight only to lose her heart—or
will the final curtain reveal a love strong enough to last?
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