Dangerous Joy

By: Jo Beverley

Narrated by: Emily Gray

Set in lush 17th-century Ireland, this passionate tale is part of Jo Beverley's wildly popular Company of Rogues series. Beverley is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of over 20 historical romances and the winner of five RITA Awards. In this sizzling tale, young Miles Cavanagh becomes the improbable guardian to Felicity Monahan, a wealthy, headstrong heiress who seems set on marrying an unscrupulous cad who clearly only wants to wed Felicity for one reason - and that reason is not love.©1995 Jo Beverley Pub.Inc. (P)2005 Recorded Books,LLC

Love it

Great story. Steamy romance. I would definitely read more books from Jo Beverly! One of my favs!

Best one yet

Loved it! The best in the series so far, can't wait to hear the next!

Too long

Too much drama queen. An independent woman I appreciate, but this one was a pure brat.

What a joy!

The story was interesting and a pleasure to read. It makes you want to dread about the rogues.

You are going to marry whom?

Miles Cavanaugh, a special member of the Company of Rogues, is an Irish affiliate. He was sent to England to be educated at Harrow's where he was selected to be a member of the notorious and close knit group of fellows. At the ripe age of 25, Miles was made guardian of Felicity, a beautiful 20 year old . They are widely attracted to each other, yet Felicity is determined to marry a nasty piece of work. Once she reaches her age of majority, she can marry whom she pleases and access her enormous inheritance. What does this piece of work have over Felicity? Good question! I recommend the story to get the answers.

The book is well written and pulls in the reader. There are some areas that are drawn out and run a bit slow. However, I found this to be a factor in all the books in the series. Yet, it is not enough to bring reluctance to read/ listen to the stories. In fact, the stories are enjoyable and it is great how all the "rogues" weave in and out of each others tales.

I have to speak to narration. I love listening to all accents from UK area (even if it wasn't UK in this period) ... I love Scottish brogues. British aristocracy, a strong Irish accent (can also be known as brogue?), cockney, etc. Unfortunately , there really wasn't any apparent accent at all, It is somewhat disconcerting that the series has several different narrators including different genders. All that said, it is still worth reading / listening. I am already on the next book.