SOMETHING RECKLESS

Author: Jess Michaels ISBN: 9780061283970 5/2008 EROTIC Publisher: AVON A

Prim, headstrong, and beautiful Penelope is determined to expose the licentious affairs of the ton's randiest rakes. Now one of their powerful number—the unrepentant libertine Jeremy Vaughn, Duke of Kilgrath—has been selected to put an end to the prudish lady's interference. Jeremy's plan is devilishly clever: He will join Penelope's war against immorality, fighting passionately by her side, all the while showering her with anonymous erotic missives designed to titillate even the coldest, most unwilling maid. He will break down her defenses and inflame her repressed desires by escorting her (in the interests of their "noble campaign") to London's most notorious pleasure palaces. And he will visit her boudoir—masked—during the night to school her in the deliciously sinful arts she wishes to abolish. Then he will expose her hypocrisy to the world. But the handsome rogue's scheme is doomed to go awry, even as the lovely Penelope sheds her every inhibition and freely gives in to his every whim. For in this sensuous game of hearts, it's the seducer who becomes seduced . . .

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

SOMETHING RECKLESS by Jess Michaels is a Regency like none I've read before. This is definitely a book with sizzle!

Penelope is a woman ahead of her time. She's decided to expose some of the steamier sides of society, something that threatens those accustomed to avowing themselves of the services and sports she's waging war on. One band of men who call themselves "The Nevers" is especially put out by Penelope's plans, so they formulate their own plan. Jeremy, one of the Nevers, takes it upon himself to expose the prim Penelope to some of the heat she rails against. He accompanies her to the places she's opposed to. Even while her mind reels, Penelope's blood heats as she watches those she knows from polite society engage in acts that would stupefy the ton. Or... would they?

Penelope explores her own sexuality and discovers there are things she enjoys more than she could have imagined. And Jeremy? He just may find that "never" is indeed a much longer time than he first thought.

Jess Michaels' SOMETHING RECKLESS is a wonderful romance steeped with passion. Her characters come to life in intimate situations which made me realize why women of the day were forever fanning themselves!

Kay James