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4 solid "Beauty and the Beast" stars

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2014

The Perils of Pursuing a Prince is the second book in the Desperate Debutantes Trilogy and a fun, romantic, sexy tale. It was my first taste of Julia London's writing as well as my first listen of Anne Flosnik's narrating, and I enjoyed both very much.

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Like several others whose reviews I read, it took me awhile to warm up to Greer and Rhodrick, but the story itself was intriguing and is what kept me reading. Eventually, though, we learn that all the things that make them hard to connect with are, once understood, the same things that make them endearing people. I really did come to adore them, their complicated, emotional story, and their happily ever after!

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Minicheerios

Completely agree with the negative reviews

Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2011

I totally agree with the negative reviews about this story's heroine. It could have been a good book if not for her. Greer was the most exasperating, immature, nincompoop , stupid girl i ever read about. She made me want to throttled her and slap her almost on every page. This violent tendencies were caused by her constant wining. One moment she was planning her life with the prince and the next she tells him (after he proposes marriage, after she knows she is completely ruined) that she had never thought of marrying him until now. UGGGGHHHHH, idiot. I could not stand the fact that she planned to stay with the Kendrick house, even though it just did not belong to her, or the fact that up until the end she kept on believing Percy's lies (even after she had slept with the prince). Really, Greer!!!!???? She had no redeeming qualities for which to like her. The girl was no better than Percy, whom also was never again present in the book. She never really had a Oh- I -was -so -naive -with -Mr Percy-moment!!!. I just felt the prince loved her because he was lonely and knew no better. I could'nt see how he could have fallen in love with so inappropriate a heroine. It is probably the worst heroine of any book I have ever read.

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Dnams

Another great story!

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2017

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Loved this second book in series. It had a little mystery but the tension and then love between greer and rhoderick was awesome!

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Brandi Spaulding

Worth the read.

Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2015

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I enjoyed all three books in this series. They were sassy, funny, romantic and over all very pleasing to read.

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JSchildgen

There Perils of Pursuing a Prince

Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2007

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Julia London is a wonderful author. This book is just another great job. Once I started I couldn't put it down.

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O.R.

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2014

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Love the series.

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police6369

Finding your Soul Mate

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2019

Loved the story. Greer just wants to see if she has aninheritance so she becomes a companion making her way to Wales. When she gets there not only does she find that her uncle has died but so does her companion. Percy then fill she head with all kinds of lies and they head to Prince of Powys (Earl of Radnor). When they arrive Percy forgets to tell Greer that the Earl is actually his cousin. The Earl believes Greer to be nothing but a conniving person just like Percy. She has to prove herself to him.
When Percy runs off after the Earl pays him, he leaves Greer to fend for herself and prove that she is not who he thinks she is. A very compelling story with someone with low self-esteem because of his looks and Greer whose beautiful and head strong come together as one with the help of Greer's Mothers Ghost.

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Detra Fitch

Terrific read.

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2007

Set in 1820, Greer Fairchild is left destitute by her guardian's death. In hope of avoiding being wed to the first offer, regardless of her say so in the matter, Greer travels to Wales in search of an inheritance she is not sure even exists. The good news is that Greer finds the inheritance DOES exist and is four thousand pounds. The bad news is that the inheritance went to Rhodrick Glendower, Earl of Radnor, the Prince of Powys. Rhodrick will not release the money to Greer unless she can give him proof that she is who she claims to be. So Greer writes to Lord Middleton, who is married to Greer's cousin, Ava Fairchild, in London for a letter of introduction. It will take over a month for the letter to reach London, find Lord Middleton, and for the return reply to reach Greer at Llanmair. Until then, Greer is Rhodrick's reluctant guest.

Greer's first impression of Rhodrick is tainted by Mr. Owen Percy who has traveled with Greer to Llanmair. Having only seen Percy at his best, Greer has no idea that all the tales he told her about the Prince of Powys are lies. The impression is made worse by Rhodrick himself, when he appears with his two enormous wolfhounds (Cain and Abel) and a bold scar upon his face, which would not have been so bad had the prince not been scowling down at her in displeasure.

Rhodrick is familiar with Percy's lies and scandals. Since Greer is in Percy's company, he assumes she's only trying to scam money from him too. No one can be as naïve as this woman appears to be! Yet at the same time, her story is intriguing. He decides the best thing to do is get rid of Percy and then wait for Lord Middleton's proof of Greer's identity. Greer believes that Percy has gone for help and refuses to believe that Percy left her after getting one hundred pounds. The lady grates on his last nerve!

After a bit of time together, the pair begin to thaw toward each other. Greer's hatred turns into desire of the mysterious prince who dares her to become his wife and princess.

***** This is the second book in the Desperate Debutantes Trilogy. I did not think the author could possibly write a story better than the first title (The Hazards of Hunting a Duke). I am very happy to be proved totally wrong! The hero of this story, Rhodrick, is not as hideous as Greer's first impression describes. But combined with the two wolfhounds, it gives the tale a small flavor of "Beauty and the Beast". In this case, however, Beauty is not tempted by a forbidden rose, but by an abandoned white mansion from her past that resides six miles away, which all are forbidden to visit. Author Julia London breathes life into the characters and I could not help but sympathize with both sides. Everything is detailed vividly, from the people involved to the places surrounding them. I easily envisioned everything and could not pull myself away from reading except for short trips to the restroom or to search for food. Extremely well done and highly recommended reading! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

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Sarah W

Fantastic historical fiction!

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2007

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.

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Deborah L. Kepler

You can never go wrong with a Julia London book

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2007

The second in Julia London's The Desperate Debutantes series, she brings us Greer Fairchild's story. Hold onto your corset and enjoy the ride!

To avoid marriage to the first bidder, Lady Greer Fairchild, left destitute by her guardian, must travel to the wilds of the Welsh countryside. There she must find Roderick Glendower, Earl of Randor, also known as the Prince of Prowys; who may hold an inheritance that she never knew existed, if indeed it ever did. But Greer never imagined that he would hold her captive until she could prove her identity, and will hold her prisoner in his castle.

Rhoderick Glendower, inherited the title Prince of Prowys, but with the title comes responsibility and with that responsibility knowing whom he can trust and believe. Lady Greer shows up on his doorstep with a wild story of an inheritance that he supposedly possesses, with no proof of who she is or if this inheritance really exists. When danger surrounds his castle, Rhoderick can think of only one thing to keep Greer safe. Greer must become his wife and princess, but will she want to spend the rest of her life with a man whom every one is convinced is a murderer?

Julia London never fails to deliver her readers a real page-turner and The Perils of Pursuing a Prince is no exception. Greer is a very determined woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go after it. Rhoderick is a man with a past who is trying to forget and live his life in peace. Needless to say, Greer shakes up his world a bit! With a never-miss-a-beat plot, a mystery to solve and enough sex and romance to melt the 8 feet of snow outside my window, Ms. London's newest book will be sure to keep you warm and toasty and maybe slightly out of breath. <g>

A top pick for your winter reading! Enjoy!!!

Oh, and for a real treat, visit Julia's site at [...] and watch a trailer clip of the book, it's really cool!!

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M. DETWILER

Loved it, loved it, loved it

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2007

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.

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The Perils of Pursuing a Prince

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2008

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.

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