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Kiss of the Highwayman
"The Highwayman Comes Riding..."
Nothing can stop Artemis Rothwell from making her London come-out. Not even rumors of vicious highwaymen, a gang of gentlemen who have turned to robbing—sometimes even killing—innocent travlers. But to be on the safe side, clever Artemis and her stepmother have left their jewels at home. All their jewels, that is, except the Rothwell ring...
The nightmarish legend comes true when the highwaymen appear and seize the ring from the Rothwell ladies. Even more disturbing, however, is the passionate kiss that one of the thieves gives Artemis—along with a whispered promise to restore the ring. Now the girl has no idea what to think. But the arden kiss has etched its memory on her lips...and Artemis lives for the moment when her masked man will fulfill his promise.
Nothing can stop Artemis Rothwell from making her London come-out. Not even rumors of vicious highwaymen, a gang of gentlemen who have turned to robbing—sometimes even killing—innocent travlers. But to be on the safe side, clever Artemis and her stepmother have left their jewels at home. All their jewels, that is, except the Rothwell ring...
The nightmarish legend comes true when the highwaymen appear and seize the ring from the Rothwell ladies. Even more disturbing, however, is the passionate kiss that one of the thieves gives Artemis—along with a whispered promise to restore the ring. Now the girl has no idea what to think. But the arden kiss has etched its memory on her lips...and Artemis lives for the moment when her masked man will fulfill his promise.
216 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 2, 2004
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Jenna Mindel
43 books90 followersI live in Northern Lower Michigan with my husband and our three adorable dogs. I enjoy the Great Lakes, anything outdoors, and a really strong cup of coffee.
My love of fairy tales as a kid paved the way for me to create my own happily-ever-after stories. My passion grew in writing flawed characters who realize their need to trust God before they can trust each other.
I love to hear from readers and can be reached through my website at www.jennamindel.com.
My love of fairy tales as a kid paved the way for me to create my own happily-ever-after stories. My passion grew in writing flawed characters who realize their need to trust God before they can trust each other.
I love to hear from readers and can be reached through my website at www.jennamindel.com.
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June 15, 2020
Okay; crime and drama; eh
February 8, 2014
This is a sequel to Miranda's Mistake (not yet read) and a prequel to Miss Whitlow's Turn (reviewed previously)
Brian Warren is now Lord Cherrington, the Earl of Cherring after the death of his brother at the hands of highwaymen. Brian is determined to avenge his brother's death even if it means becoming one of the highwaymen himself. Artemis Rothwell, a hoydenish young miss of nineteen, is looking forward to her first Season under the guidance of her stepmother's friend Miranda. She vows to change her behavior and act more feminine, but that vow is tested when she and her mother are stopped by highwaymen on the way to London. Though they have not brought any valuables with them, the highwaymen steal the Rothwell family wedding ring and frighten Artemis's stepmother, so Artemis tries to step in and point a pistol at the villain who is harassing her mother. The plan backfires when the Leader undermines Artie's confidence and a tall, blue-eyed highwayman gently disarms her and leaves her with a kiss. Artie can not think of anything except reclaiming the ring, except for when she's thinking about the highwayman's kiss! Back in London, Brian disguises himself as the foppish Cherry, a fashionable fribble in order to hide his true identity from the highwaymen he is trying to catch. He thinks often of Artemis and the kiss they shared and as soon as she arrives in London, he begins to pay court to her. Artie thinks Cherry is ridiculous but as she comes to know him, she discovers that she has a lot to to learn from him. Finally, there comes a time when Brian must decide whether to sacrifice his relationship with Artie for the sake of catching the highwaymen. It will take all of Artie's confidence and unwomanly skills to catch the villain and earn permission to marry the man she loves.
The final confrontation moves pretty quickly, but it is very predictable and nothing really came as a surprise. Artie is a great character. She is full of spunk and stubbornness, but aware of her shortcomings and willing to change. I would like to have Artie as a friend in any century. Brian is a hard character to describe. He is in character for most of the novel and continually leers at Artie. He comes across as kind of gross and annoying though it's hard to tell how much is his real personality and how much is character. We don't really know that much about him, which bothers me. I don't think I like Artie and Brian together, though it would take a very open-minded man to put up with Artie. If I were Artie, Brian would have had a lot of explaining and re-courting to do if he wanted my heart. Despite being silly and predictable, this novel wasn't as bad as I expected it to be and I would recommend it to those who are not too picky.
Brian Warren is now Lord Cherrington, the Earl of Cherring after the death of his brother at the hands of highwaymen. Brian is determined to avenge his brother's death even if it means becoming one of the highwaymen himself. Artemis Rothwell, a hoydenish young miss of nineteen, is looking forward to her first Season under the guidance of her stepmother's friend Miranda. She vows to change her behavior and act more feminine, but that vow is tested when she and her mother are stopped by highwaymen on the way to London. Though they have not brought any valuables with them, the highwaymen steal the Rothwell family wedding ring and frighten Artemis's stepmother, so Artemis tries to step in and point a pistol at the villain who is harassing her mother. The plan backfires when the Leader undermines Artie's confidence and a tall, blue-eyed highwayman gently disarms her and leaves her with a kiss. Artie can not think of anything except reclaiming the ring, except for when she's thinking about the highwayman's kiss! Back in London, Brian disguises himself as the foppish Cherry, a fashionable fribble in order to hide his true identity from the highwaymen he is trying to catch. He thinks often of Artemis and the kiss they shared and as soon as she arrives in London, he begins to pay court to her. Artie thinks Cherry is ridiculous but as she comes to know him, she discovers that she has a lot to to learn from him. Finally, there comes a time when Brian must decide whether to sacrifice his relationship with Artie for the sake of catching the highwaymen. It will take all of Artie's confidence and unwomanly skills to catch the villain and earn permission to marry the man she loves.
The final confrontation moves pretty quickly, but it is very predictable and nothing really came as a surprise. Artie is a great character. She is full of spunk and stubbornness, but aware of her shortcomings and willing to change. I would like to have Artie as a friend in any century. Brian is a hard character to describe. He is in character for most of the novel and continually leers at Artie. He comes across as kind of gross and annoying though it's hard to tell how much is his real personality and how much is character. We don't really know that much about him, which bothers me. I don't think I like Artie and Brian together, though it would take a very open-minded man to put up with Artie. If I were Artie, Brian would have had a lot of explaining and re-courting to do if he wanted my heart. Despite being silly and predictable, this novel wasn't as bad as I expected it to be and I would recommend it to those who are not too picky.
November 3, 2012
2.5
This was okay. It reminded me of The Scarlet Pimpernel in a way. I got a little tired of all the focus on Artemis height. Also, there is a book before this one that I haven't read, and while I didn't feel lost I did feel like the previous book and story played too big a role in this one. Maybe I would have liked it more if I had read them in order. I liked Brian/Cherry okay, he is supposed to be a dandy, but I didn't really see it in his conversations, just in how he dressed and we're occasionally reminded that he had made his voice higher. I would have liked to see more of a distinction between tough Brian and the dandy Cherry. Overall, it was good, but not a favorite.
Content: Clean.
This was okay. It reminded me of The Scarlet Pimpernel in a way. I got a little tired of all the focus on Artemis height. Also, there is a book before this one that I haven't read, and while I didn't feel lost I did feel like the previous book and story played too big a role in this one. Maybe I would have liked it more if I had read them in order. I liked Brian/Cherry okay, he is supposed to be a dandy, but I didn't really see it in his conversations, just in how he dressed and we're occasionally reminded that he had made his voice higher. I would have liked to see more of a distinction between tough Brian and the dandy Cherry. Overall, it was good, but not a favorite.
Content: Clean.
September 25, 2009
Regency
June 12, 2012
This book reminded me of the Scarlet Pimpernel.
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