The Perils of Pursuing a Prince

Greer Fairchild is destitute. She has two choices. Marry the highest bidder or go to Wales to claim an inheritance that may or may not exist. Greer chooses to travel to Wales to face the man that is said to control her inheritance, Rhodrick Glendower, Earl of Radnor and also known as the Prince of Powys. The prince is more ruthless and powerful than Greer could have imagined. Until Greer proves she is who she says she is, he refuses to give her the inheritance. So Greer must remain as a reluctant guest in the prince's castle until proof arrives from London. The longer Greer stays the more intriguing and irresistible she finds Rhodrick. Is she falling under the spell of the mysterious Prince of Powys? I think that The Perils of Pursuing a Prince is my favorite Julia London book thus far! Rhodrick is so dark and delicious that he captured my heart. A wonderful love story that had me biting my nails hoping for a happy ending and sighing in delight to see Greer and Rhodrick together, The Perils of Pursuing a Prince satisfied my romantic heart. Annmarie reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

Pulled an all nighter to finish this one! Fabulous summer read. Rhoderick was the perfect hero and Greer his fiesty perfect match. This has to be my favorite Julia London so far. My idea of a great way to spend a hot summer night! London's wicked wit kept me turning pages and the sexy hero left me wanting more! Can't wait for the next installment of the Desperate Debutantes!

The next installment of the Desperate Debutantes series does not disappoint! With shades of Beauty and the Beast and gothic overtones, Perils offers a love story that builds in classic fashion, with a brooding hero slowly discovering his love for the unflappable woman in his midst. Greer starts on her journey simply looking for her inheritance, a means to support her sisters, but she finds so much more in Rhodrick, the man who vexes her, intrigues her, and ultimately charms her (and the reader right along with her!).

I loved this book. I wasn't sure if I was going to like Greer at the beginning. And, I have to say, I wasn't even sure toward the end. I thought she did something so dumb that I couldn't see how the author would salvage it. But, Julia London did it. Not only did I like Greer, I was cheering her on. This book appealed to me on many levels. I liked the different setting--not a lot of books use Wales as a setting. I liked the story of Greer's sisters as well. And, I loved the prince. Rhodrick was a great character. I would read how ugly he was and then look at the cover picture and think, "Ugly? I don't think so!" I picked up another book (it shall be nameless to protect the innocent) to read after I had finished Perils. I couldn't finish it. There was none of the imagery, the emotion, or the pure pleasure I had found in Perils. I think I will go back and re-read The Hazards of Hunting a Duke to reacquaint myself with Greer's sisters. And, of course, Middleton, that luscious husband of Ava's. I am looking forward to Phoebe's story. The sneak peek has me looking forward to that one greatly.

Lady Greer Fairchild has come to Wales, and to the home of the Earl of Radnor, aka the Prince of Powys, Rhodrick Glendower, to claim her inheritance. She has the extreme misfortune of arriving with Rhodrick's enemy, Mr. Owen Percy, which immediately raises Rhodrick's hackles and his suspicions. He cannot trust Greer as he fears she may be in cahoots with Percy and that man has ruined enough lives. So, in an attempt at compromise, Rhodrick agrees to give Greer her inheritance if she can provide solid proof of her identity. In the mean time, Greer is to stay at Rhodrick's home, his unwilling captive, while she waits for a letter from her cousins back in London. Greer is sure Rhodrick is an odious and vile man, but as she comes to unravel the mystery surrounding him and begin to understand the kind of man he is, her heart warms to his gruff personality. Appearances can be deceiving and Greer is starting to realize that in her captivity, she may have found a true friend and a true love match. Julia London wows and impresses with this second book in her Desperate Debutantes series. Greer and Rhodrick hardly seem like a match made in heaven. She is a social butterfly, very happy amongst the parties and events in London. But there is depth to Greer and she shows it in surprising and subtle ways, even with something as simple as chatting with the servants or enjoying Rhodrick's humor. For his part, Rhodrick never expected to find love again. Scarred both physically and emotionally, Rhodrick has always been content in his little corner of the world, but Greer opens up new yearnings in his heart. Even with distrust standing between them, neither can deny the strong feelings that grow every day of Greer's stay in his home. She most assuredly goes from a reluctant and discontent guest to a woman of the manor, happy to share special moments with the house's master. The Perils of Pursuing a Prince is a more than satisfying historical romance. The beauty and wildness of Wales is explored as the protagonists grow closer, and it is refreshing to read a romance set far away from the glittering ballrooms of London. Julia London deftly makes these two characters come to life in this moving and tempting tale.