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REVIEWS for Bedding a Traitor [Dangerous Beauties 2]

5 Stars/Orgasmic: "This is not your average historical. In fact, there is nothing average about this book. It is superbly written with just the right amount of intrigue and lots of truly luscious sex. The characters are very well developed with some strong secondary characters that are equally well written. The story is paced appropriately without any slow or boring parts. Our hero is stunned to discover his lover is the kick-ass, take no prisoners type, but is also aroused by witnessing her talents in action, the same as he is with every other thing about her. Despite his being her assignment, the relationship naturally develops between Daniel and Stephanie into many instances of delicious sexual interludes that burn up the pages. While the ending is not unexpected, some surprising twists in getting there make Bedding a Traitor a fresh and exciting read." —Karen Haas, Just Erotic Romance Reviews

5 Kisses: "This exquisitely written story by the talented Emma Wildes is a definite must-read. Her elegant writing style flows beautifully and it is apparent that much thought has gone into each and every scene. From the first page, I was drawn into the intriguing storyline and was delighted with the numerous plot twists that kept me turning the pages as quickly as I could. The engaging dialogue between Stephanie and Daniel is sexy and entertaining and their love scenes are deliciously erotic and full of strong emotion. I highly recommend reading Bedding a Traitor." —Kerin, Two Lips Reviews

4.5 Blue Ribbons: "Bedding a Traitor was combustible. I found myself fully intrigued and immersed in the story from the first scene. Daniel was simply sin personified and he had me wishing for a traitor of my very own! I fully understood Stephanie’s motives and found myself hoping against hope that all would be well and that both characters would find what they were searching for and be at peace. I love well-written historical romances and Bedding a Traitor was that and more. I find myself quickly becoming a fan of Emma Wildes’ writing!" —Jolie, Romance Junkies

4.5 Stars: "Emma Wildes begins a series about dangerous women with this book. This story is filled with action, suspense, and lots of hot sex between Susanna and Dare. The ultimate battle of good and evil unfolds as Susanna’s stalker is revealed. Will Susanna and Dare be able to defeat the supernatural powers that are thrown against them?" —Candy, Ecataromance

4 Angels: "With two riveting lead characters, Bedding a Traitor is a terrific story!!! Daniel is a handsome, brave, and tender hero. He is everything a woman could want in a man. Stephanie is a strong heroine. She is intelligent, beautiful, and loyal. She is driven by her need to seek out the man responsible for her husband's death. Readers will adore the way the author has brought these two characters to life. From the opening scenes, the characters jump out of the pages as their relationship is highly sexual and erotic. They are a well-matched couple in and out of bed. They steal every scene they are in together. The author has developed them fully and the reader will get to know them very well. The secondary characters are expertly woven into the storyline. They don't detract from the story as its main focus is on Daniel and Stephanie. Bedding a Traitor is the second book in Ms. Wildes' Dangerous Beauties series from Siren Publishing. If this is any indication, this reader would definitely recommend purchasing the first book and any subsequent ones! Ms. Wildes is fast becoming an auto-buy for this reader." —Susan, Fallen Angel Reviews

"Bedding a Traitor is a wonderful continuation of the Dangerous Beauties series. I was instantly pulled into Stephanie and Daniel's story, and their fight to discover the truth about one another. The secondary characters are entertaining and help spice up an already hot story. I enjoyed the resolution of this story, and the parts that all the characters played. Lovers of historical fiction will love Bedding a Traitor." —Amelia, Joyfully Reviewed

STORY AND ADULT EXCERPT

Lady Stephanie Lakes sat quietly and adjusted the skirts of her pale blue watered silk gown with a languid movement, waiting as the man behind the desk frowned over the document in his hand.

Eventually, Sir Phillip Marston looked up and gave her a grim smile. “So you do not think he is the infamous spy, Partisan, my lady.”

She shook her head slightly. “I am not certain, of course, but I as of yet cannot find any evidence to support the suspicion. I also do not think he is the kind of man who would betray his country.”

“This conclusion is based on sharing his bed for a week? I have always thought it might take a bit longer to know the true measure of what lies inside a human being. Keep in mind, our quarry is well-used to deception as well as treachery, my dear.” His tone was dry and Sir Phillip lifted bushy gray brows.

“The concept is not foreign to me.” Having learned a long time ago to school her expression, Stephanie just smiled slightly. “I was with my husband a great deal during his time in Spain, was I not? That is why you recruited me and that is why I tell you that I think Colonel Kingsley is no more and no less than what he seems—a wounded hero of Wellington’s most grueling campaigns come back to England to recover and resume the life of a gentleman.”

“Including acquiring a beautiful aristocratic mistress?” Marston’s face was craggy, his clever eyes very dark under those heavy brows, and when he smiled, he looked a bit like a wolf ready to pounce on his prey. “As always, your stunning beauty is an asset to our little endeavors, Madame.” He tapped her report with a crooked forefinger. “If the whispers are true and Partisan has left Spain and returned to England, there are a few other men who could be suspects for the role of our wily adversary. One is a close acquaintance of your handsome lover, which is convenient for our purposes. It would be suspicious for you to suddenly lose interest, and besides, before I exonerate the Colonel, I wish to have his study thoroughly searched. My orders are to continue to generously use your considerable charms on our heroic suspect and contact me at once if necessary. Also gather whatever information you can on Major Mark Chase.”

Not expecting Sir Phillip to be easily convinced, Stephanie merely inclined her head. It was illogical, and she knew it, but being commanded to sleep with Daniel Kingsley eased her guilt over the fact she enjoyed every moment in his arms. “When do you propose the search? I can make sure he is…occupied.”

“I am sure you can,” Marston said in smooth amusement. “That is why I admire you, my dear Lady Lakes, you are both lovely and resourceful. Tonight will do. My men will wait until the two of you return from the little gathering you are attending at the Houghton’s. Once you retire upstairs, his servants will go to bed. Please make sure the Colonel does not leave the bedroom for at least two hours. That should be plenty of time to do the job with infinite care.”

Stephanie rose. “Very well.”

Outside the dim, small window, the street shimmered in the afternoon heat, carriages lurched past, and street vendors screeched into the sultry air. She would exit the seedy building as she came, in a closed hack used for clandestine meetings such as this, her identity hidden and her destination a public place where she would catch yet another conveyance to take her home.

As she turned to leave, Sir Phillip said coolly, “Tell me, my lady, for I am curious, what made you agree to seducing Kingsley? In the past, though you have charmed and beguiled, you have refused to actually bed any of our subjects. I respected your virtuous convictions, even if they were…problematic for my purposes, because you were still a very valuable agent. Why is this assignment different?”

Though it did not happen often, she flushed slightly. “He is not the kind of man a woman can bat her eyelashes at and bring him to his knees. Flirtation only amuses him. His pursuit was very direct and his objective quite clear. Had I resisted for too long, he would have wondered why I started the game in the first place. Whatever else he proves to be, hero or traitor, Daniel is not a fool.”