Not one of Laytons best.

The title was more exciting than the actual book.

I dont usually like spying and that kind of intrigue in my HR-s,but for this one I wish it had been more of that.

It was after all the premise for the h and H to meet but seemed to be nothing more than a plot point for them to have a reason to hang out. It just sort of fizzled out.

The heroine being a dance instructor was interesting but I am not sure I bought into her being one for toddlers. Just silly. Would have been more believable if it was for a bit older children. ( )

Another enjoyable Regency-era romance from Layton. Jane is an impoverished young lady working as a children's dance instructor to make ends meet. Simon is a former British spy, who has avoided society since his return from French imprisonment. A friend persuades Simon to investigate Jane's employer, and complications ensue. ( )

Her earlier books seemed so much deeper and richer. This one has a rather unbelievable villain and the plot generally just seems weak. There just doesn't seem to be a lot of meat on the bones of this effort. Although I did find it hard to put down and finished it in virtually one big gulp so it must have had redeeming qualities. ( )

Superb historical romance. "His Dark and Dangerous Ways" by Edith Layton is a refreshing read with not much real danger, equisite sexual tension, and a hero and heroine you like from the first page.

Simon, Lord Granger, returned to England after a year in a French prison thanks to the woman he loved and he thought loved him. Now, he doesn't trust anyone and no longer frolics in the ton. At least, not until an old friend from his spying days makes a special request.

Jane is a gentlewoman down on her luck. Her family is gone, and the estate has passed to the next male heir. Refusing to be just another needy charity case, she goes to London determined to make her own way. Somehow, she's become entangled in a confusing mystery and three different people are asking her to spy for them. Who should she trust?

As I said, I enjoyed this read as I usually do Ms Layton's books. No TSTL (too stupid to live) heroes or heroines for her, good use of sexual tension, and always a HEA (happily ever after). ( )

Another enjoyable Regency-era romance from Layton. Jane is an impoverished young lady working as a children's dance instructor to make ends meet. Simon is a former British spy, who has avoided society since his return from French imprisonment. A friend persuades Simon to investigate Jane's employer, and complications ensue. ( )