It Takes a Hero by Elizabeth Boyle Published by Zondervan on March 17, 2009
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Historical / 20th Century, Fiction / Romance / Historical / General, Fiction / Romance / Historical / Regency, Fiction / Romance / Historical / Victorian
Pages: 384
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Rebecca will have to take a page from her own book to keep the dashing Rafe Danvers from spoiling her success.
But how does one play hard-to-get with a man one cannot resist?
Rebecca Tate never intended to cause a revolution with her notoriously popular Miss Darby novels, merely to earn enough to support herself and her ailing uncle. But now it seems every eligible debutante in London is emulating her spunky heroine and refusing to marry...ever! Still, Rebecca's enjoying her newfound success as Miss Darby's anonymous creator, and she's not about to let anyone interfere—not even the rakishly appealing Raphael Danvers.
Having survived the perils of war and espionage, Rafe is less than thrilled by a disgruntled society matron's wish that he unmask the unknown author and halt the scandalous scribblings. The assignment becomes more attractive, however, when the trail leads to the enticing Miss Tate. Suddenly the dashing adventurer can't get enough of the charming troublemaker—and her resorting to some rather Darbyesque trickery to distract him serves only to intensify his desire. But will a rogue's determined pursuit result in a happy romantic ending . . . or lead them both into a dangerous intrigue?
Not Boyle’s best, but definitely a unique and interesting plot line. I found the ending to be a little ho-hum, but generally enjoyed it as a relaxing read. Number four of the Danvers Family series, there are some funny elements, as well as mystery, suspense and intrigue. Not all components are well executed.
The heroine is a writer who, through her latest novel, has convinced the young debs of the ton not to marry. As a result, a private investigator is on the hunt for the author to convince her to stop writing.
Readers found the love scenes more humorous than sexy, and have also pointed to some editing/copy issues.
Not a barn burner, but definitely not a stinker. This book is almost twenty years old, so deserves some grace and may tickle your funny bone.
