TOO DANGEROUS TO DESIRE
Alexandra Benedict
Avon
ISBN: 0-06-117047-8
August 2008
Historical Romance

Alexandra Benedict concludes a unique trilogy with TOO DANGEROUS DESIRE. Determined not to marry a horrible man and powerful prince from another nation, Evelyn Waye is willing to commit suicide in order to be free of him. When Adam Westmore sees a beautiful young woman standing at the edge of the cliffs, he is knows he cannot allow another person to die. Rescuing Evelyn from death, Adam offers her shelter and safety in exchange for simple chores around the home. Despite all indications that Adam is truly a good man, Evelyn is fearful and distrustful, and she also knows that Adam is at risk for providing for her. Adam assures Evelyn that she is safe, and promises to protect her, but he has no idea how far Evelyn's pursuer will go in order to reclaim her. Both Adam and Evelyn are hiding secrets, and the growing attraction between them may not survive if all secrets come to light.

Ms. Benedict has effectively crafted two main characters haunted by fear and the past. She reintroduces characters from previous novels, particularly Adam's brother, the Duke of Wembury, as well as the piratical Hawkins brothers. The emotional growth Adam and Evelyn experience throughout the course of the novel presents themes of love and redemption, and each character they encounter propels them towards emotional healing. Intensity is present throughout the entire tale, and readers will be fully satisfied by the conclusion to the Westmore brothers' tales.

Reviewed by Angela Etheridge
Rating: 4