The Perils of Pleasure is an excellent historical. Julie Anne Long, one of my favorite historical authors, keeps getting better with every book. I can't wait to read her latest, Like No Other Lover.
This book has one of the best openings ever, with the hero about to be hung for murder and the heroine rescuing him. The hero, Colin, is a charming rogue who was falsely accused of killing a man and after his rescue he tries to prove his innocence while avoiding capture. As interesting and full of surprises as this plot line is, the real story is his voyage of discovery. The author does an excellent job of getting into his head and letting us feel his emotions and understand how he is changing.
The heroine, Madeleine, is a fantastic character. She is strong, smart and brave (about most things) but with a tragic past that makes her unwilling to risk her heart. Unlike in many romances, both the hero and heroine do not feel they have a future together. The hero thinks he is in love with another woman and is frank about this from the beginning. They both fight the sexual tension that is between them from the first. The various adventures they go through together are exciting and amusing, and at times heartwarming.
This book is highly recommended if you are in the mood for a witty, emotionally intense romance with appealing, complex characters. I'd give this book an 8.5 out of 10.
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