From Goodreads.com:
THE MALORYS ARE BACK!
Johanna Lindsey brings to glorious life her beloved aristocratic family of adventurous rogues and spirited ladies as the Malorys confront the shocking news that Jeremy, the rakehell son of gentleman pirate James Malory, has fallen in love.
When Jeremy Malory hires Danny, a young woman who grew up on London's streets disguised as a boy, as his upstairs maid, he secretly intends to make her his mistress. But Danny surprises him with her dreams of becoming a refined lady and a gentleman's wife. As she transforms from urchin to elegant beauty before Jeremy's eyes, she unwittingly captivates the charming scoundrel. Now high society tongues are wagging: Who is this mysterious newcomer, and what is the truth about her past? No matter that a life-long adversary will go to any lengths to ensure Danny's downfall, Jeremy, who vowed never to succumb to matrimony, finds his resolve weakening as he pursues a woman whose strong, passionate nature rivals his own and promises the kind of challenge a Malory man can't resist.
Johanna Lindsey brings to glorious life her beloved aristocratic family of adventurous rogues and spirited ladies as the Malorys confront the shocking news that Jeremy, the rakehell son of gentleman pirate James Malory, has fallen in love.
When Jeremy Malory hires Danny, a young woman who grew up on London's streets disguised as a boy, as his upstairs maid, he secretly intends to make her his mistress. But Danny surprises him with her dreams of becoming a refined lady and a gentleman's wife. As she transforms from urchin to elegant beauty before Jeremy's eyes, she unwittingly captivates the charming scoundrel. Now high society tongues are wagging: Who is this mysterious newcomer, and what is the truth about her past? No matter that a life-long adversary will go to any lengths to ensure Danny's downfall, Jeremy, who vowed never to succumb to matrimony, finds his resolve weakening as he pursues a woman whose strong, passionate nature rivals his own and promises the kind of challenge a Malory man can't resist.
It's been some time since I have posted...the life of a middle school teacher. But I said I would be back with part 2 of my Malory re-read, and one of my favorites kicks it off.
I started reading this series when I was about the age of Jeremy in his first appearance (16), so I always had a bit of a soft spot for this particular Malory. He always struck me as a mix of contradictions- he knows the rules and sometimes follows them more strictly than those born to them, but at the same time, his sense of loyalty to his friends and family often overshadow his good sense.
This story definitely belongs in the Old School Romance Book Club- the premise is just a bit wacky, but as we have already determined, there are only so many ways that a lost heir/heiress can be lost to begin with. But when I read historical romance, I tend not to care too much about the realities, possibilities or probabilities. I read for the relationships, and as always, those Malorys are just too much fun to read about. Jeremy has grown into quite the young man, and the love and affection between him and all of his family members is heartwarming.
I may have had some hard feelings toward Danny when I read this the first time- after all, one of my first book crushes was falling in love and I had to witness it. Yes, I reverted to my 16 yr old self, even though I was 30 when I read it- don't judge me. But, though it was just as bittersweet as if it were real life, I thought that Johanna Lindsey certainly created a woman worthy of Jeremy - as well as strong enough to put him in his place.
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