"An enjoyable historical romance novel"

Nick Gentry has had a rough life. After being left an orphan he had to learn to survive on the streets. Now after several years on the wrong side of the law, he's offered an opportunity to become a Bow Street Runner or go to jail. Once he's a Bow Street Runner, he becomes the best they've ever seen. The only problem his friends see is that he sometimes doesn't seem to care if he lives or dies.

Nick has accepted a new private contract to go after and bring back a young woman who's run away. Charlotte Howard ran away from her private school when it became clear to her that she just couldn't marry her benefactor. When she meets with him she senses that something is wrong. Running away seemed her only option. She changed her name and accepted a position as a companion to an elderly lady.

Nick has tracked Charlotte down when all of the others couldn't find her. He was able to procure an invitation to a private weekend party in the country. Once there, Nick can't stop thinking about Charlotte. She's nothing like he expected and he finds himself growing more attracted to her every time he sees her.

This was a very enjoyable historical romance and I stayed up all night to finish. The book started off with some very hot scenes and the characters were intelligent as well as easy to care about. I recommend reading LADY SOPHIA'S LOVER before reading this one. It's not a must, but both books are enjoyable and some parts of WORTH ANY PRICE will make more sense after reading LADY SOPHIA'S LOVER.

Reviewed by Emily Anne
Courtesy Sensual Romance
Posted February 17, 2003

Summary

What is the price of love? Nick Gentry is reputed to be the most skillful lover in all England. Known for solving delicate situations, he is hired to seek out Miss Charlotte Howard. He believes his mission will be easily accomplished -- but that was before he met the lady in question. For instead of a willful female, he discovers one in desperate circumstances, hiding from a man who would destroy her very soul. So Nick shockingly offers her a very different kind of proposition -- one he has never offered before. He asks her to be his bride. And he knows that this will be much more than a union in name only. For he senses what Charlotte does not yet know -- that her appetite for sensuality matches his own. But what Nick learns surprises him. For while London's most notorious lover might claim Charlotte's body, he quickly discovers it will take much more than passion to win her love.