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Rating: really liked it
Dangerous Alliance scratched an itch I didn't know I had for a Jane Austen-esque YA historical romance. This book is if every Jane Austen novel plus Vanity Fair had a baby. It's set in 1817, so Jane Austen herself has published all but her last two novels (Northanger Abbey and Persuasion), and the main character, Victoria "Vicky" Aston is a massive fan. When disgrace befalls her family, she must participate in the Season to find a wealthy husband to save her family's estate. Reluctant but determined, Vicky uses lessons from Austen's beloved heroines and the rogues and love interests of note to guide her through things.
To that end, the book is a little meta. This premise has been done before, but always in a modern context--it was fun to read it in a historical, where essentially Jane Austen is a contemporary of the main characters. I'm trying to imagine 200 years from now someone writing a YA historical about a massive Leigh Bardugo fan using her books to guide their life lol.
I quickly got sucked into the main action, and particularly the characters--they're each well drawn, with a TON of conflict that made my stomach do flips, and turn the pages because I had to find out what would happen. The book is in multi-POV third person, so you get chapters/scenes from three characters: Vicky for the majority, also from Tom, her longtime best friend who has reappeared after a 5 year absence, and Susie, Tom's half sister who was born in scandal. It's really Vicky's story, but Tom and Susie's bits are there to fill in gaps and build tension.
I cared for Vicky, Tom, and Susie and so it was distressing at times to know their POV and then flip into another's and see the conflicts/them being badmouthed/misunderstandings. That's a big thing in this book: like every good Austen book, much of it relies on a building series of social misunderstandings, perceived slights, misplaced pride/prejudice, and some dastardly figures outright lying. If that sounds up your street, this book delivers! I was compulsively turning pages yesterday to find out what happened. I read 50% of the book in a single day.
Basically the book is full of Austen-esque character tropes and they are all deliciously well drawn. You'll recognize so many figures, but they all have an original twist to make them fit this world. There are rogues and rakes and meddling moms and cash poor nobles, etc. etc. I was swept up in all the emotions, twists and turns--I was SO ANGRY at the rogues/rakes/villains and SO FRUSTRATED with characters for not seeing them for who they were! It was great.
I highly recommend this book if you love Jane Austen, social/romantic conflict, and/or historical. I can see fans of (adult) Regency romance really loving this.
Rating: really liked it
2.5 stars..
Had fun with it at first but it grew tired of it after awhile. Continued mainly because I was curious.
Some of the action near the end parts felt over the top to me and had me rolling my eyes rather than gripping the pages.
Still glad I tried to step out of my comfort zone even though this ended up Meh for me in the end.
Rating: really liked it
A Dangerous Alliance was an enchanting, heart warming and enthralling mix of history, romance, and mystery. With charming comparisons to some of Jane Austen's most famous novels and characters, it truly was a delight to read.
With engaging characters, a wonderful old world English setting, and a mystery that will keep you on your toes, I couldn't read this one fast enough. I devoured every single page and was sad when it was over because I wasn't ready to say goodbye.
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Rating: really liked it
ARC received in exchange for an honest review - thank you! I feel super dispirited right now... not many YA books seem to be holding my attention lately. This is the third ARC within the space of a few days that I think I'll have to DNF.
I'm utterly unimpressed by her stupidity. She ends up slamming her head on the ground for the SECOND time in FIVE MINUTES because she didn't move out of the way of someone who's randomly attacked her. She also doesn't seem to be demonstrating the appropriate level of horror over the fact that someone
did attack her.
Like bitch, there'll be time to fangirl over your hot neighbour later! Right now focus on the man who tried to murder you! IN FACT the hero himself voices it:
"How can you be so indifferent? You were knocked unconscious, fell off your bloody horse, were nearly trampled by mine -"
So yeah, basically she acts like a moron and he calls her out on it. Not my thing.
There are a ton of other irritating things about this book.
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The heroine acts like a spoilt little cow . She's described as 'petulant', and 'pouting at the unfairness' of something. Yeah... how old is she, again? Plus she refuses to acknowledge that she made a mistake and put herself in danger. Again, TSTL.
➽ She lives her life by the refrain of 'what would Lizzy Bennett do in this situation?' This is cringey, but also, Lizzy Bennett would NOT whine and pout so you've already failed. It's super irritating to hear her constantly assuring herself she's definitely conducted herself like an Austen heroine.
➽ Quick POV changes within the chapters. We were in the heroine's head for a handful of paragraphs, then before I even managed to bond with her, we switched to the hero's head. (From whose perspective we discover that the heroine is ravishingly gorgeous, complete with a 'heart-shaped face' and 'cupid's bow lip.'
Spare me ).
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Most unrealistic attack ever . A man in A BLACK MASK AND GREATCOAT sneaks up on the heroine, bashes her on the head, and vanishes into thin air. As I mentioned before, neither the heroine nor her parents seem to care much... it's the hero who's demanding a magistrate etc.
I will say that I've not yet noticed any glaring historical inaccuracies. I think I'll continue for a short while longer, but my hopes aren't high with this book.
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Rating: really liked it
Title: Dangerous Alliance: An Austentatious Romance
Author: Jennieke Cohen
Age Group: Teen/Young Adult
Genre: Historical Fiction/Romance
Series: Standalone
Star Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
I borrowed this book from my local library and reviewed it.
After I finished The Story of More, I needed something considerably lighter. I asked my friends what I should read, and all of them voted unanimously for Dangerous Alliance, so I decided to go for it. It’s no secret that I love Jane Austen and all of the things associated with her, so I was excited. I expected this book to be a light and fluffy romance, but it was so much more than that. It was a story of true love, but it also dealt with some serious topics, like spousal abuse, divorce, marriage, and personal autonomy. This was a take of Jane Austen given a thoroughly modern twist. I loved this homage to one of the greatest authors of all time. This book was the perfect antidote to the reading slump I was in after The Story of More! Romantic, hilarious, and refreshing, I loved Dangerous Alliance!
Victoria ‘Vicky’ Aston is well aware that she lives a charmed life on her family’s estate of Oakbridge. She is a young woman who doesn’t wish to be married, preferring instead the company of her parents and older sister, Althea. But her life changes all over again when her childhood friend, Tom Halworth, returns from the war with France. Vicky has been rapidly approaching marrying age, and when a family tragedy strikes, Vicky soon finds herself in dire need of a husband. But a sinister plot begins to form, and the Aston family has to wonder if Vicky will even live long enough to be betrothed to the most eligible bachelor!
I loved this book so much. After The Story of More, I desperately needed something that was lighter and less serious. Dangerous Alliance was funny, feminist, and utterly refreshing! I loved the way that it paid such homage to Jane Austen, but was still feminist and strong at its heart! I love reading books that take place in the Regency era, but this might be one of my favorites. The pacing was breakneck and within ten pages, I was crying from laughter. I loved the way that this book wasn’t your typical Regency romance; the whole time, I was laughing, crying, or screaming with frustration. I loved the element of mystery that Cohen used also; this was not a typical book by any means. And Vicky! She might be one of my favorite heroines of all time, to be honest. I loved her fierceness, the way that she didn’t compromise herself for society or for a man’s affections. I also loved her family, but most of all, Althea; I really felt for her and I loved the way that she fit into the plotline. I also adored Tom, Mr. Carmichael, Lord Dain and the rest of the cast of characters that fleshed out the rest of the book. And that ending! I didn’t see it coming, at all! What I had suspected was wrong and I was pleasantly surprised! I loved this book; it might be one of my favorites of the entire year. The bottom line: Hilarious, surprising, and refreshing, I loved Dangerous Alliance! Next on deck: A Curse so Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer!
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Rating: really liked it
I think I set my expectations too high.
THERE IS NO WITTY BANTER. THERE IS, HOWEVER, A LOT OF CRINGE.
The synopsis led me to expect an Austen version of I Believe in a Thing Called Love. And I didn't get that. In fact, despite the frequent name dropping, I didn't get much Austen inspired plotting either. This novel reads much more like a homage to Ann Radcliffe or even (shudder) Samuel Richardson.
I know two stars might be a little harsh, but they come from a place of honest frustration. The author clearly did her research on some areas. She tries to tackle hard themes like spousal abuse in an era where it mostly went unrecognized. But then she throws in kidnappings, murder, attempted rape, duels, conspiracies, and all other manner of drama and it just feels...awkward. Deal with serious issues. Or play up the drama. But combining the two means I didn't take either seriously.
You know what
Dangerous Alliance reminded me of? A Christian romance novel. Minus the Christian part. But I mean the weird, worst parts that make the Christian romance genre so cringe-y. There are deep, dark issues being addressed. But somehow they just get swept under the rug because you can't keep characters stewing in a dark depression the whole time. Deep issues get resolved in a moment and it is called character growth. Now, that might be how real life works for some, or it might be how the author wants her fictional world to work, but it takes away from the gravity of the situation. How about you don't cripple your characters with blindingly depressing backstories?
But of course, without blindingly depressing backstories, the characters truly
would be insufferable. As it was, I hated basically all of them by the end. They're so...
morally good. It makes me cringe. Lady Victoria is stunning beautiful, but don't worry!
She's not like other girls. She runs around in trousers and reads books about animal husbandry! She tries to act meek and mousy but, awww, how lovable, she fails and blurts out the first thing that comes to her mind all the time. She wants to marry for love! She's super naive but, don't worry, she can take care of herself in a fight.
Then we have Tom Sherborne. He is a good-looking penniless lord but
he is also not like other lords. He loathes duels, drinking, and gambling. He cares naught for society's opinion. He would rather work for his living than go to any smokey club! And marry for money? The thought doesn't even cross his mind. He probably volunteers to help orphans in his spare time.
I think he is supposed to be a Mr. Darcy/Mr. Knightley cross-over but seriously...
Then we have Victoria's family who all are perfect until the plot needs them to act like insensitive jerks. And Mr. Carmichael who at least has a personality. And villains so villainous why no one noticed their complete and utter villainy before.
But the final element that screamed cheap quality fiction was simply how obviously at least two future couples get set up. They're the only ones with any personality outside of the main couple. Instead of adding depth to
this story, it felt more like a plug for what was coming next. And I mean, it sort of works. I probably would pick up the next one. But my expectations shift to the 3 star and below range accordingly.
If you like Christian romances or just clean romances in general, you'll probably enjoy this one. I do think I would have enjoyed it more if the promise of Austen didn't lead me to have such high expectations. But this really isn't anything to write home about. It holds together with scarring backstory over character depth and lots of really dramatic plotting that feel at odds with the push for a "staid" Austen romance.
Rating: really liked it
4 stars
If you have ever enjoyed a Jane Austen book, movie, or TV show—you've got to read this.
Plot: ★★★★
Pacing: ★★★ 1/2
Time period vibe: ★★★★★
Dangerous Alliance is such a great read for these uncertain times. Stressed out about the world right now? Jump into Georgian England, when Austen's novels are hot off the press and young Vicky is trying to live by the principles of her favorite modern-day heroine, Elizabeth Bennett.
This was the perfect level of Austen inspiration...and not a straight-out retelling. I really appreciated that. Vicky and Tom feel like elements of characters, but their actions are wholly their own and the novel feels that way. Because of that, I think it was much easier to enjoy the similarities and not do a direct compare/contrast of Austen. (Many of the other retellings I've seen tend to come out worse for wear when that happens...)
Go into this with little to no expectations, and let it surprise you! It certainly surprised me.
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Rating: really liked it
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Rating: really liked it
Title: Dangerous Alliance
Author: Jennieke Cohen
Release date: December 3, 2019
Cliffhanger: No
Genre: historical romance
“You’re not like Mr. Darcy. And I wouldn’t have you be. You’re you. And I wouldn’t trade you for a dozen perfect gentlemen. The reality of you is far better than any fiction.”This was such a fun, quirky book! When I read in the synopsis that the heroine is a book lover, more specifically that she is obsessed with Jane Austen, I knew she was a girl after my own heart. Not only did each chapter head have a relatable Austen quote, there were references sprinkled throughout the story. I was also attracted to the unusual cover which isn't typical in the romance genre. I'm always on the lookout for fresh, new reading experiences, and this debut author has really delivered the goods.
Victoria is the youngest of two daughters, and her parents have given her a level of freedom that you don't usually see for the period. She helps the family on the estate, and has already been through one season without any pressure to marry. She has no plans to change that in the near future, but circumstances soon force the Astons to take desperate measures. Victoria's sister Althea is newly married to a man who was thought to be her love match. Until she showed up on their doorstep seeking refuge from the abusive husband who has hidden his sins and control over her well. Much of the book revolves around the family's plot to permanently separate her from him so he no longer has any legal rights to her or the family fortune. The author put a lot of research into the details of divorce in that time period, which was not completely unheard of, despite popular belief. It
was rare and of course, easier for a man to achieve, but not out of the realm of possibility.
It was decided that Victoria must find a trustworthy husband so she and her spouse will be eligible to inherit from her father. The search quickly narrows down to one main candidate, Mr. Carmichael. He's certainly charming and quick with pretty compliments, but how is she to know he isn't another monster with his own agenda? During their courtship several "accidents" befall Victoria and her family and there is an added urgency in discovering his true nature. This mystery takes up a large portion of the story, I would say it's more in the forefront than the romance I was expecting. Victoria's love interest Tom is introduced almost immediately as her ex-best friend who grew up in the estate neighboring Oakbridge.
There is some question as to why Tom suddenly left and cut off communication between them. Tom is quite stoic, holding his painful past inside as he shoulders the huge debt he inherited from his despicable father. He puts on a affable front as he fights for the welfare of his struggling family. Inside however, he's suppressing panic that his business plan isn't enough to rescue them as his brother's spending spirals out of control. His brother is such a piece of work. There were points I wanted to strangle him within an inch of his life for adding to poor Tom's stress. He acted very selfishly out of a childish, misplaced resentment.
For the majority of the book, the relationship between Tom and Victoria was that of tentative friends. They didn't communicate about the past, but rather tried to start fresh as they got to know one another again. It was a friends to lovers trope with an emphasis on friends, probably up until the last 30% of the book. Until then there wasn't really much angst between the two of them or a slow burn feeling. This is my reasoning for my rating because I would've liked to have seen their romance more equally balanced with the mystery of who was behind the attacks. This is my personal preference though, and I really appreciated the originality of the storyline.
There was a lot to love about this book. A fantastic heroine that was easy to root for, an interesting plot that taught me about divorce in the Regency period, and plenty of Jane Austen references delicately woven in. Tom and Vicki really worked well together and I loved the fact that they were childhood best friends. Once Tom opened himself up to the idea that he could deserve her and revealed his heart, the two of them fit like two peas in a pod. I really enjoyed this author's writing style, and look forward to reading more from her in the future.
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Rating: really liked it
I loved this premise and sadly, I was quite disappointed.
I liked Victoria well enough. She means well, but comes across as very young and spoiled. Tom had potential, but fell flat for me. I did like the sisters of both main characters.
Plot wise, it was very dense and slow. There were loads of plot threads and not all of them were needed. My main complaint is that I never actually saw the relationship progress; 3/4 of the way through the story and the male love interest still didn’t know what his feelings were.
Overall, it was a fantastic idea, but it didn’t work for me. From the reviews that are already up, it seems I’m in the minority.
FYI: talk of men raping household maids and a scene of someone being tied to a bed with the intent to rape being implied
**Huge thanks to Harper Teen for providing the arc free of charge**
Rating: really liked it
Originally published on The Nerd Daily | Review by Nathalie DeFelice
Jane Austen seems to be what my books are pointing me toward lately if my latest read is anything to go by. Dangerous Alliance is a fun novel about a young woman who seeks advice from her favourite Austen novels, when she unwittingly becomes a damsel in distress in her own story. Lots of fun banter, roguish characters, and a hero who can’t quite be ruled out as a villain yet await! Don’t hesitate to pick this up, especially if you love Jane Austen references in stories! This was the first story for me where the aforementioned author is publishing while the characters are alive. It was fun to read, and definitely a great December read!
In this story, Lady Victoria Aston has been living quite happily. Her sister is happily married, the future of her family estate is secure, and she has plenty of time to herself in the fields surrounding her home. Suddenly everything is turned upside down after she finds out she must marry or she and her family will be left penniless. Armed solely with the wisdom from the Austen novels she loves, she’ll have to navigate a treacherous season in society. Who’s to say if Mr. Carmichael is truly a scoundrel, or if her best friend Tom Sherborne is out for Victoria’s heart or her money? She’ll also have to fend off the attentions of Mr. Silby, a man with a terribly poor fashion sense. Most importantly, her favourite novels won’t be helping her figure out her survival until her wedding day.
When I first picked this up and read the summary, I wasn’t sure what I was going to get myself into. There seemed to be so much going on with Lady Victoria and this book definitely hits the ground running, and doesn’t let up until the very end. There’s the mystery surrounding who could possibly want to murder Lady Victoria, as well as her sudden marriage predicament. It was a little confusing for me because the story is told from Lady Victoria and Tom’s perspectives, and so I sometimes had to backtrack and start again when I realised there had been a character shift.
Lady Victoria was a vexing character for me, partially because I’m not the biggest fan of damsel in distress characters. She didn’t truly win my heart until she began interacting with her sister, because it was then that I could see more than one aspect of her personality. She’s definitely a headstrong young woman who’s been trained on navigating society, but seems to lack good self-preservation skills. Which at times felt the complete opposite of Tom, who was very calculating and epitomised the phrase: “think before you speak”. The dialogue between these two definitely cracked me up, because Victoria managed to expertly bring down Tom’s walls. Mr. Carmichael was also delightfully charming, if a little worrisome at times.
The mystery itself was fascinating, because we’re given so many clues that it’s impossible to know which lead is the right one to follow. There’s so many clues as to who the perpetrator could be, and although you know who one of the antagonists is, we don’t know if there’s something much more sinister afoot. Something that this story surprised me with was the fact that it tackles domestic violence and assault several times. The story looks at how the situation is responded by immediate family and the support that would have been involved given the time period that it was. More importantly, this isn’t just a little blip in the story. The character in question is working through emotions and it’s a process that is continually highlighted in the book. This was also addressed again at in the Author’s Note at the end of the book, which I really appreciated.
While I found the romance very sweet, I like the friendship aspect of this story more than the romance. Since everything is happening so quickly for Victoria, the romance feels a little more force than it should be. However, the friendships that occur between Victoria and a couple of her love interests felt very genuine and I loved seeing that play out on the page. I’ll admit that I found the courting aspect of this novel increasingly hilarious, especially when it came to one of the characters with poor fashion sense.
Something I wasn’t quite in love with was that I didn’t feel like we got to know some characters the way they should. Victoria’s parents especially seemed a little unconcerned with the fact that their daughter was in danger, but perhaps that was due to some of the situations they were dealing with. It just felt a little cold because it put much of the work on the hero, which while very sweet, didn’t feel genuine (at least to me).
The pacing of this story is great, the anticipation builds in a way that will keep readers turning the page until they find out who’s behind it all. While I’m here, if you are easily triggered by domestic abuse, or violence against a person, I might approach this with a bit of caution. While I found it very tastefully done, it may not be the case for every reader. I’m going to rate this story an 8/10. It was a fun and memorable Austen filled read.
Rating: really liked it
this book is bad!!!!
- vicky is an awful protagonist. she is just so DIM. one major issue is that she spends the half the book talking about her duty, and how she must marry to protect her family.....and the other half going "hmmm but do i LOVE him?" like gurl i thought we already established that that was off the table!! and there are plenty of other individual moments where vicky's decision making is just NUTS. i agree with the reviewer who said the dual narration did NOT help. vicky comes off as even more stupid because of information we immediately gain from tom's perspective. it is truly bonkers how all the other characters seem taken with her when she has no redeeming qualities.
- tom, our supposed love interest, is one of the most uninteresting and bland characters i have read in a while.
- an "austentacious romance"? WHAT ROMANCE? all tom says is like "she has heart-shaped lips" and then like 80% into the book his sister is like "well obviously youre in love with vicky" and he's like "WOW TRUE!!!!!" excuse me? tom and vicky interact in basically every second chapter and yet their dialogue does nothing but repeat stuff we'd already heard in their narration. the beauty of romance fiction is that it's not just about showing two people falling in love, it's about making the reader fall in love with both these characters and then their relationship. romance fiction is about three-ways with your reader!!!!! this book had NONE of that.
- i get the whole gimmick of the book was that vicky kept being like "what would elizabeth/emma/the dashwoods/fanny do?" but if you're going to be intertextual (to the point of including it in your book's title) then at least have your characters ENGAGE with the texts beyond "hey remember when elizabeth bennet did this?" and conversations that go "i love pride and prejudice" "yeah me too". critical engagement with austen's themes or even her impact on society would've given this book some point of interest....
- the plot! so bad! "and this happened. and then this happened. and then this happened." repeat ad nauseam until you get to the climactic fight which is corny and embarrassing to read. there is no sense of tension or mystery because the villain is introduced AS VILLAINOUS at the beginning of the book he is literally a cartoon character. even his domestic abuse is framed as just an extension of "i'm evil!" he doesn't even really do anything until the end of the book and that's mostly to monologue.
- the offhand mentions of serial rape and sexual violence???? for the sole reason of establishing tom as a Good Person???
- the writing itself is a very mediocre attempt at replicating austen's style. but i suppose i can't fault this too harshly when it is aimed at young adults
- it is way longer than it has any right to be
do NOT waste your time with this one friends!
Rating: really liked it
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Rating: really liked it
If you love Jane Austen’s books, Jennieke Cohen will be your new favorite author. Dangerous Alliance is the perfect combination of mystery, intriguing characters, surprising action, and delightful romance. I couldn’t put it down!!! I read it in one night!
What I loved 🖤🖤🖤:
1. Lady Victoria Aston is not your typical damsel in distress, every time she is in danger, she uses her wits to fight back. She’s optimistic, loyal, brave, out-spoken, and utterly charming. She’s definitely a feminist protagonist that modern girls can cheer for, but she still is believable for the time period.
2. Vicky’s obsession with Jane Austen’s books is so cleverly inserted into the story. Vicky tries to use Austen’s books in real life situations and the results are hilarious. She is no Fanny Price and she’d even give Elizabeth Bennett some serious competition.
3. Vicky’s childhood friend, Tom, is a complex character with a tragic past and an uncertain future, yet you can’t help but cheer for him.
4. The mystery—who is behind the attacks and accidents befalling Vicky? What really happened between Tom and Vicky? What is Mr. Carmichael’s business with her bro-in-law Lord Dain? There are great twists and reveals!
5. Through Vicky’s sister, Althea, Jennieke Cohen highlights the awful legal situation of married women in early 19th century England. Despite being abused and/or cheated on, women couldn’t get a divorce. The best they could hope for is a legal separation. Men on the other hand, could divorce their wives for adultery and remarry. Wives (and their dowries) were the legal property of their husbands under English law.
6. Vicky is hoping for her own Jane Austen story-book romance and there are plenty of hiccups! Her suitors range from absolute boors, to former best friends, to wealthy mysterious men. Her ultimate romance is sweet and oh, so satisfying.
A must read for Cindy Anstey and Patricia Wrede fans!!!
Rating: really liked it
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ARC received through #booksfortrade on Twitter.Dangerous Alliance was absolutely
DELIGHTFUL. I had such a fun time reading this book! It was witty, smart, full of romance and a little dash of mystery. I’m a huge fan of reading Regency romances, so the fact that this is a YA historical novel featuring tropes of a Regency romance + Jane Austen elements + an actual mystery? This was a combination I never knew I needed in my life but I completely devoured this glorious tale.
I’ve read other YA historical fiction books with similar premises, but none that have been written as excellently as
Dangerous Alliance, or that have capture my attention as fully. From the very first chapter, we are introduced quickly to both the capable protagonist, Vicky, and the nonstop action.
There is a lot of different types of conflict present which kept me constantly turning the page to find out what happened next. And I loved the mystery aspect as well! It kept me guessing until late in the game which made it all the more enjoyable.
The romance aspect was constructed perfectly as well. Some of my favorite tropes from Regency romances were at play: heroine needing to marry quickly to save her family, estranged childhood friend back in town, slow-burn romance. I also think
the decision to have both Vicky and Tom’s POV worked extremely well for this book. I was surprised at first, but not necessarily disappointed. One of my favorite parts of reading historical romance novels is reading the mutual angst and tension from both points of views.
Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves historical fiction, Jane Austen, the Regency-era, or the fun elements of historical romance books.
Dangerous Alliance is a well-crafted, wonderful story full of non-stop action and fun!
