Indigo Blade

by Linda Winstead Jones

Despite the fact that they had been married only for a short time, Penelope Seton was already chafing under the restraints of life with her husband, the rich and handsome Maximillian Broderick. He was a wonderful man, and she loved him, but Penelope wanted more.... Her chance for excitement came in the form of a bold invitation from a former suitor--an invitation to hunt down and capture the infamous Indigo Blade. Penelope accepted the offer, hoping that the thrill of an encounter with the incognito rogue would cure her boredom and invigorate her body and soul. But Maximillian knows more than she supposes--will Penelope's secret destroy her marriage and her reputation as a gentlewoman?

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Historical, Westerns, Espionage

Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Linda Winstead Jones is the bestselling author of more than eighty romance novels and novellas across several sub-genres. She’s easily distracted (Look! A squirrel!) and writes the stories that speak to her in the moment. Paranormal. Romantic Suspense. Twisted Fairy Tales. Cowboys. Her books are for readers who want to escape from reality for a while, who don’t mind the occasional trip into another world for a laugh, a chill, the occasional heartwarming tear. Where will we go next?

More information can be found at lindawinsteadjones.com, where you can sign up for her newsletter, and at www.facebook.com/LindaWinsteadJones or www.facebook.com/LindaHowardLindaJones.

Reviews

[Shasha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Scarlett pimpernel in the colonies

This story is the scarlett pimpernel set in the colonies right before the revolution-with sex. It has quite a few intimate scenes, not all happy. The emotions are clear and heart wrenching. The ending is happy for more than one character.

[E · Rating 5 out of 5]

What??? Five stars for being derivative??? Um…YES!!!

I know, I know, but I’m only slightly ashamed to say I absolutely LOVED it for just that reason.

Ok, yes, it’s the scarlet pimpernel, specifically the movie, stuffed in a slightly different setting, sometimes even regardless of logic, but I don’t care in the least!!! I’ve been dying for a book like this - one that goes more into the feelings of the characters in that specific story. My heart is so happy!!! Hooray!!!

Six stars for awesomeness
Minus one for an awful cover (in my humble opinion)
Total: five stars - ha!

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great story! Many twists and turns. Max and Penelope are great, vivid character as were the secondary characters! Would love to them have stories!

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun read!

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had just read the Scarlet Pimpernel, and saw a review that this was like a retelling of that story. While it mimics the outline of the Scarlet Pimpernel, this book went more in depth into the characters' backgrounds and feelings. I also thought this book was a little reminicent of A Rose in Winter which is one of my favorite books... ever! Overall, I enjoyed this book.

[Yona Racheva · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was one nice and relaxing story.

[Sheila · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funny colonial take on The Scarlet Pimpernel. Don't read if you're not into romance novels. Ugly cover.

[Cindy Mcwaters · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my all time favourites, can't remember how many times I have read this book

[Melina S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Re-read in February of 2020. I really enjoy it. Mary got on my nerves but other than that, it's a good read and a fun story line.