Oh, the exciting intrigue is still there. However, "Brazen Temptress" is basically a Big Misunderstanding story. A very well-done BM story, but nonetheless, the story is driven by the hero's incomprehensible refusal to set the story straight early on (probably because otherwise there will be no story!). Seeing the heroine being put through suspicions after suspicions, just because the hero won't talk, becomes very irritating after so much and ultimately spoils the fun.
This book won a few awards, and it is very exciting! The heroine is very self-reliant, which is nice to see. She is totally capable of taking care of herself. The hero is sexy and passionate. All and all a good read.