Emily and the Dark Angel

Author:

Jo Beverley

Published:

Avon Books, June 1992 ; 210 pages

Related titles by this author:

The Stanforth Secrets, The Stolen Bride, The Fortune Hunter, Deirdre and Don Juan

Subgenre:

Regency romance

Setting:

England -- Melton Mowbray, 1810s

Main characters:

Piers Verderan and Emily Grantwich

Sexual explicitness:

Just kisses, but excellent tension between hero and heroine

Keywords:

Humor ; estate management, family responsibility, fox hunting, horses

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Reader comments:

My first Jo Beverley regency and I thought it was quite good. Piers was wonderful. There is something about a hero who flouts convention because he doesn't really care what society finds acceptable or not. Emily was strong yet vulnerable in a realistic sense (considering her father's treatment). I also enjoyed Beverley's use of humor and Piers quick and decisive resolve to marry Emily. I hate wish-washy men who can't decide if they're in love or not. Beverley delivers a good story and characters I cared about. She continues to be a favorite author for me. I look forward to reading more of her regencies (if I can find them). (K.G., 6-3-97) This was a very enjoyable book, and one of Jo Beverly's better efforts. Take the time to read it, because most likely you'll enjoy it. (S.D., 5-18-97) Having read all I can find of Jo Beverley's books, this is among the three I like the most, and I cannot bring myself to choose between them. She is my absolute favorite author. (K.H., 2-2-97) I loved Piers as a gentle hero - so unusual! This is part of the Jo's Rogue series [actually, it's not -- CKP] and some of the other titles are hard to find. (S.O., 5-21-96) This is a charming book, my favorite by Beverley and one of the better "old-fashioned" (not much sex) romances. Only wish they had actually had a fox hunt--given Melton Mowbray setting, seems somewhat odd that they never did! (E.P., 5-19-96) Beverley's characters are always intriguing, but this hero was exceptional. This is my favorite Beverley and one of my favorite Regencies. (C.B., 1-20-96) Not too bad, but doesn't read like it's set in Regency times. (R.H., 9-28-95) My absolute favorite Regency. (C.K., 8-31-95)

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