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From a magnificent ballroom ablaze with lights to an imposing country house steeped in shadows comes a breathtaking tale of an impetuous miss—and a passion that leads to peril . . .

At five and twenty, Prudence Merryweather knew very well tht risks a woman took by visiting a gentleman…


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I began reading Amanda Quick in late 2023, and went on to binge read most of her historicals in 2024. DANGEROUS stands out because of the way the characters use their investigative skills to work together.

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