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Raiders #3
To Catch a Flame
Eyes snapping emerald fire, Isabeau DeBurgh—alias the Devil's Flame—sat motionless upon her fine black stallion. The most feared and notorious highwayman of them all was about to strike...
But Lord Griffin Stone, her victim this night, feared nothing. In a flash, the nobleman had the brigand at the point of his rapier, discovering too late the cascading red curls beneath his assailant's costume. His youthful, rakehell ways tamed by ten years exile in America, Griff would not see this lovely, belligerent girl hanged—nor set her free to once more terrorize the highways. His only choice was to take the spitfire home to his ancestral estate, Darkling Moor, and somehow contrive to fashion her into a lady...
But Lord Griffin Stone, her victim this night, feared nothing. In a flash, the nobleman had the brigand at the point of his rapier, discovering too late the cascading red curls beneath his assailant's costume. His youthful, rakehell ways tamed by ten years exile in America, Griff would not see this lovely, belligerent girl hanged—nor set her free to once more terrorize the highways. His only choice was to take the spitfire home to his ancestral estate, Darkling Moor, and somehow contrive to fashion her into a lady...
310 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 1, 1991
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Kimberly Cates
58 books98 followersKimberly Cates lives in Illinois with her family.
Pseudonyms: Kimberleigh Caitlin and Kim Cates.
Pseudonyms: Kimberleigh Caitlin and Kim Cates.
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February 15, 2021
A Raider born of necessity
A great read! This 3rd novel of The Raiders series, in my opinion, is the best one so far! It is not connected to the storyline of books 1-2 and can be read as a standalone. A Raider's daughter, Isabeau, lost her father and mother at a young age. Her father's friend, another raider, practically raised her. She turned raider to keep herself, friend and her brother from starving. She also wanted to keep her friend from a life at a brothel. She robbed stage coaches of wealthy individuals but never killed anyone. She became notorious as the "Red Flame"! She was very successful until one night she met her match and was wounded. The man she was robbing brought her to an inn to heal, and thus, her life changes! In order to find out what happens you have to read the story! It is a good one! Enjoy.
A great read! This 3rd novel of The Raiders series, in my opinion, is the best one so far! It is not connected to the storyline of books 1-2 and can be read as a standalone. A Raider's daughter, Isabeau, lost her father and mother at a young age. Her father's friend, another raider, practically raised her. She turned raider to keep herself, friend and her brother from starving. She also wanted to keep her friend from a life at a brothel. She robbed stage coaches of wealthy individuals but never killed anyone. She became notorious as the "Red Flame"! She was very successful until one night she met her match and was wounded. The man she was robbing brought her to an inn to heal, and thus, her life changes! In order to find out what happens you have to read the story! It is a good one! Enjoy.
August 18, 2017
Perfect Title to describe Isabeau.....
I loved the story of Griffin and Isabeau. It was action packed, mysterious, sensual and honest. ..when Isabeau realized she was in love with Griff.......no hem hawing about it. ." I love You" she said....isabeau is a heroine everyone will like......Griff finally decided he couldn't live without her. .you will enjoy Book 3 of the Hard riding Raider Series.
I loved the story of Griffin and Isabeau. It was action packed, mysterious, sensual and honest. ..when Isabeau realized she was in love with Griff.......no hem hawing about it. ." I love You" she said....isabeau is a heroine everyone will like......Griff finally decided he couldn't live without her. .you will enjoy Book 3 of the Hard riding Raider Series.
July 3, 2021
To Catch a Flame
This is another good book by Kimberley. I thoroughly enjoy a book that is about tortured souls who fine love and happiness. The banter between the Hero and heroine is very enjoyable. The characters are interesting, engaging and entertaining. I was a little disappointed that there wasn't any characters from the first 2 books. But I still did not want to put this book down.
This is another good book by Kimberley. I thoroughly enjoy a book that is about tortured souls who fine love and happiness. The banter between the Hero and heroine is very enjoyable. The characters are interesting, engaging and entertaining. I was a little disappointed that there wasn't any characters from the first 2 books. But I still did not want to put this book down.
September 20, 2023
Love story
I loved the story and the ban tar between them. I new that Marque was no good but never expected that twist in the story. It was sad how the grandmother was kept from her daughter & made to believe her granddaughter died. The only thing I was disappointed about after the grandmother was brought into the story and so happy to have her granddaughter back but was left out at the end.
I loved the story and the ban tar between them. I new that Marque was no good but never expected that twist in the story. It was sad how the grandmother was kept from her daughter & made to believe her granddaughter died. The only thing I was disappointed about after the grandmother was brought into the story and so happy to have her granddaughter back but was left out at the end.
March 26, 2021
3.75 stars Another really story with twisty turns to the plot, unfortunately I felt the romance part was a bit sappy ? overdone ? well, it drove me a bit crazy. Instalove isn't one of my genres. But the mystery part of this was pretty good, even though I figured out the villain very early on. Recommended.
December 14, 2023
To Catch a Flame
I enjoyed the book very well. I would like to seen more of an ending. I know they are all happy. Meat most of them.
I enjoyed the book very well. I would like to seen more of an ending. I know they are all happy. Meat most of them.
April 30, 2016
Definite five star book
This is the third book of The Raiders Series, and the best of the three by far. What a great story..wonderful characters, interesting and fast moving plot! Exciting, funny, heart wrenching, gritty and couldn't put it down!
Cates has created characters that are all too human. No one is perfect! Especially not the heroine and hero. Nor are the secondary characters.....which makes for a most delightful story. And the romance is done so subtley. A definite high recommendation! I plan to read more by this author.
This is the third book of The Raiders Series, and the best of the three by far. What a great story..wonderful characters, interesting and fast moving plot! Exciting, funny, heart wrenching, gritty and couldn't put it down!
Cates has created characters that are all too human. No one is perfect! Especially not the heroine and hero. Nor are the secondary characters.....which makes for a most delightful story. And the romance is done so subtley. A definite high recommendation! I plan to read more by this author.
August 31, 2016
Great read!
I wanted it to go on and on, their life in America, babies .... it is a fun exciting read.
I wanted it to go on and on, their life in America, babies .... it is a fun exciting read.
August 2, 2020
Isabeau and Griffen -
A good read with an okay HEA
A good read with an okay HEA
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