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Lost Heirs #3
Vienintelė meilė
Knygų serijos „Dingę paveldėtojai“ trečia knyga.
Pakeliui į grafo Eksmūro dvarą Nikolos Falkot karietą sustabdo garsus plėšikas, apylinkės gyventojų vadinamas Džentelmenu. Tačiau kaukėto nusikaltėlio kvapą gniaužiančio bučinio džentelmenišku tikrai nepavadinsi.
Paslaptingasis plėšikas įsitikinęs, kad Nikola yra Ričardo Monfordo, grafo Eksmūro, kurio jis visa širdimi neapkenčia ir kurį trokšta sunaikinti, žmona. Bet labai klysta, nes Nikola nejaučia nė menkiausio prielankumo žiauriajam grafui, kadaise nužudžiusiam jos mylimąjį.
Pasiryžusi atskleisti, kodėl plėšikas taip įnirtingai kenkia grafui ir kas jis yra iš tikrųjų, Nikola su juo pavojingai suartėja. Tačiau norėdama apsaugoti mylimus žmones privalės visiškai pasitikėti vyru, kuris toks grėsmingas – ir toks geidžiamas.
Pakeliui į grafo Eksmūro dvarą Nikolos Falkot karietą sustabdo garsus plėšikas, apylinkės gyventojų vadinamas Džentelmenu. Tačiau kaukėto nusikaltėlio kvapą gniaužiančio bučinio džentelmenišku tikrai nepavadinsi.
Paslaptingasis plėšikas įsitikinęs, kad Nikola yra Ričardo Monfordo, grafo Eksmūro, kurio jis visa širdimi neapkenčia ir kurį trokšta sunaikinti, žmona. Bet labai klysta, nes Nikola nejaučia nė menkiausio prielankumo žiauriajam grafui, kadaise nužudžiusiam jos mylimąjį.
Pasiryžusi atskleisti, kodėl plėšikas taip įnirtingai kenkia grafui ir kas jis yra iš tikrųjų, Nikola su juo pavojingai suartėja. Tačiau norėdama apsaugoti mylimus žmones privalės visiškai pasitikėti vyru, kuris toks grėsmingas – ir toks geidžiamas.
416 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2001
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About the author
Candace Camp
121 books1,251 followersCandace Camp is the New York Times bestselling author of over sixty books.
Her first novel, *Bonds of Love*, was published by Jove Publishing in 1978, under the pseudonym Lisa Gregory. Two pseudonyms (Kristin James and Sharon Stephens)and many books later, Candace writes under her own name Candace Camp and still loves creating stories.
Candace lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and is the mother of Young Adult author Anastasia Hopcus.
Her first novel, *Bonds of Love*, was published by Jove Publishing in 1978, under the pseudonym Lisa Gregory. Two pseudonyms (Kristin James and Sharon Stephens)and many books later, Candace writes under her own name Candace Camp and still loves creating stories.
Candace lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and is the mother of Young Adult author Anastasia Hopcus.
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December 2, 2019
Series: Lost Heirs #3
Publication Date: 1/16/20 (re-release) July 24th, 2007 by Harlequin (first published 2001)
Number of Pages: 384
This author has been re-releasing some of her older titles – and gosh – I’m so glad she is. How else would I manage to find such gems that I had missed the first time around? This has been a delightful series – well written, well-plotted and the characters are fully developed and interesting. The overarching tale behind the individual stories is: During the French Revolution an English earl and his family were in France and were caught up in the mayhem and were murdered. The family was told that his three children were murdered as well – but that isn’t the case. A family friend rescued the children – two girls and a boy – and returned them to England. Except, they were maliciously intercepted so someone else could inherit the title that should have gone to the boy. The first two books showed the discovery of the two girls – A Stolen Heart and Promise Me Tomorrow. Now, we finally get to learn the fate of the young boy (Jack/Gil/John).
“The Gentleman” is the name given to a highwayman who preys on the local area – well – generally he preys on the assets of only one man – the Earl of Exmoor. The Gentleman detests the Earl and wants to bring him to ruination. Exmoor is a cold and ruthless man – even more cruel than most know – but The Gentleman (Jack Moore) knows.
Ten years ago Nicola Falcourt loved a stable boy – Gil Martin – with all her heart and soul. Yes, it was a huge mismatch between a Lady and a stable hand, but Nicola didn’t care. She had every intention of marrying him – until the Earl of Exmoor caused Gil’s death. The Earl wanted to marry Nicola himself. Now, she hates him with a passion and hasn’t stepped foot onto Exmoor’s land in ten years. She’s only returning now because her sister married Exmoor and she’s begged Nicola to come to stay with her through her pregnancy.
The carriage in which Nicola is riding is held up by a highwayman known as The Gentleman. When he kisses her, she responds – her whole body responds. How can that be? She’s had no interest in any man since Gil died – she still loves him and has remained faithful to his memory. How can this stranger awaken that part of her again?
Nicola and Jack end up spending time together when she helps to heal one of his men and they make discoveries – reawaken feelings – and find prejudices and obstacles that just cannot be overcome.
It is a lovely story of two people who find they have a second chance at love. I enjoyed seeing how they dealt with the unfolding events and managed to reclaim what they’d lost. I hope you’ll love it as much as I did.
One thing that puzzled me is the fact that ‘The Gentleman’ was called that because of his gentlemanly manners and speech. Yet – he was raised by a tavern wench and spoke like a common villager rather than the refined speech of a gentleman. I think we are supposed to understand that his friend Perry taught him manners and to speak properly, but it was never really spelled out. Maybe it was left on the cutting floor if the book was revamped/rewritten as part of the re-release process.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Publication Date: 1/16/20 (re-release) July 24th, 2007 by Harlequin (first published 2001)
Number of Pages: 384
This author has been re-releasing some of her older titles – and gosh – I’m so glad she is. How else would I manage to find such gems that I had missed the first time around? This has been a delightful series – well written, well-plotted and the characters are fully developed and interesting. The overarching tale behind the individual stories is: During the French Revolution an English earl and his family were in France and were caught up in the mayhem and were murdered. The family was told that his three children were murdered as well – but that isn’t the case. A family friend rescued the children – two girls and a boy – and returned them to England. Except, they were maliciously intercepted so someone else could inherit the title that should have gone to the boy. The first two books showed the discovery of the two girls – A Stolen Heart and Promise Me Tomorrow. Now, we finally get to learn the fate of the young boy (Jack/Gil/John).
“The Gentleman” is the name given to a highwayman who preys on the local area – well – generally he preys on the assets of only one man – the Earl of Exmoor. The Gentleman detests the Earl and wants to bring him to ruination. Exmoor is a cold and ruthless man – even more cruel than most know – but The Gentleman (Jack Moore) knows.
Ten years ago Nicola Falcourt loved a stable boy – Gil Martin – with all her heart and soul. Yes, it was a huge mismatch between a Lady and a stable hand, but Nicola didn’t care. She had every intention of marrying him – until the Earl of Exmoor caused Gil’s death. The Earl wanted to marry Nicola himself. Now, she hates him with a passion and hasn’t stepped foot onto Exmoor’s land in ten years. She’s only returning now because her sister married Exmoor and she’s begged Nicola to come to stay with her through her pregnancy.
The carriage in which Nicola is riding is held up by a highwayman known as The Gentleman. When he kisses her, she responds – her whole body responds. How can that be? She’s had no interest in any man since Gil died – she still loves him and has remained faithful to his memory. How can this stranger awaken that part of her again?
Nicola and Jack end up spending time together when she helps to heal one of his men and they make discoveries – reawaken feelings – and find prejudices and obstacles that just cannot be overcome.
It is a lovely story of two people who find they have a second chance at love. I enjoyed seeing how they dealt with the unfolding events and managed to reclaim what they’d lost. I hope you’ll love it as much as I did.
One thing that puzzled me is the fact that ‘The Gentleman’ was called that because of his gentlemanly manners and speech. Yet – he was raised by a tavern wench and spoke like a common villager rather than the refined speech of a gentleman. I think we are supposed to understand that his friend Perry taught him manners and to speak properly, but it was never really spelled out. Maybe it was left on the cutting floor if the book was revamped/rewritten as part of the re-release process.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
June 3, 2021
This book started out as a 3 star read, and wasn’t a real page turner, but about half way through it picked up. Once some things came to light, which seemed predictable, the story got much better for me and I really enjoyed it. I didn’t read the first two in the series, kind of wish I had at least read book two, as the secondary characters from the other books really come out in the last quarter of the book. I went back and read a little on the reviews of the first two books and was able to keep the players straight and there is enough background given that it worked. I think if I had read the series in order the build up to this book may have been even better....I guess if you average the 2 halves of the book, and the predictability, you come out with about 3 1/2 stars, but I will raise that to 4 because in the end I really did enjoy the story. The Highwayman theme is a favorite with me.
December 5, 2019
❤️❤️❤️❤️
💋💋
Highwayman meets his love by doing what he does best.
A smouldering kiss as payment in a hold up .
What could be better.
Good storyline and great characters. I’ve really enjoyed the series and this was a perfect end to it.
Highwayman gets the girl , bad guy get the ending that he deserves.
Obviously there’s so much more to this story , but if I told you it all you wouldn’t need to read it.
That would be a travesty as I would highly recommended this book and the trilogy.
Candace is a wonderful author.
I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
💋💋
Highwayman meets his love by doing what he does best.
A smouldering kiss as payment in a hold up .
What could be better.
Good storyline and great characters. I’ve really enjoyed the series and this was a perfect end to it.
Highwayman gets the girl , bad guy get the ending that he deserves.
Obviously there’s so much more to this story , but if I told you it all you wouldn’t need to read it.
That would be a travesty as I would highly recommended this book and the trilogy.
Candace is a wonderful author.
I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
May 27, 2017
Candace Camp is an author who can get it so right at times, and not so much at other times. This story unfortunately belongs to the latter group.
Firstly, I did not feel the youthful love between the leads. It appeared too rushed and unconvincing. While I like that the heroine has backbone, intelligence and compassion, the hero was too blinded by his hastily drawn conclusions years ago of her betrayal, and it was frustrating that despite facts pointing to the contrary, he remained tunnel-visioned and refused to see what others could clearly see, that she was not the conniving bitch he made her out to be.
The other issue I have is that the highway robber hero is nick-named The Gentleman, because he sounds and acts like a nobleman, yet how can this be when he was raised by villagers and worked as a stablehand before spending time at sea, so at what point, did he manage to refine himself? He still spoke in uncultured accents when they first met and fell in love.
It was not bad, but nor was it memorable.
Firstly, I did not feel the youthful love between the leads. It appeared too rushed and unconvincing. While I like that the heroine has backbone, intelligence and compassion, the hero was too blinded by his hastily drawn conclusions years ago of her betrayal, and it was frustrating that despite facts pointing to the contrary, he remained tunnel-visioned and refused to see what others could clearly see, that she was not the conniving bitch he made her out to be.
The other issue I have is that the highway robber hero is nick-named The Gentleman, because he sounds and acts like a nobleman, yet how can this be when he was raised by villagers and worked as a stablehand before spending time at sea, so at what point, did he manage to refine himself? He still spoke in uncultured accents when they first met and fell in love.
It was not bad, but nor was it memorable.
December 16, 2019
Why would a kiss from a highwayman leave an impression? Known as "The Gentleman", Nicola's carraige was waylaid as she was making her way to visit her sister Deborah. She had been riding in her sister's husband, Richard Montford, Earl of Exmoor's conveyance when they were held up. He had stolen a kiss before he left her!
There is a bad history between Nicola and Richard that happened over ten years ago, but for her sister's sake, who is pregnant, she has come to help her. The mystery seems to be this highwayman is trying to destroy Richard, who has tried to catch him, but to no avail.
I absolutely adored this story. Mystery, suspense, a villain, lost love, found love and everything you want in a great tale!
There is a bad history between Nicola and Richard that happened over ten years ago, but for her sister's sake, who is pregnant, she has come to help her. The mystery seems to be this highwayman is trying to destroy Richard, who has tried to catch him, but to no avail.
I absolutely adored this story. Mystery, suspense, a villain, lost love, found love and everything you want in a great tale!
May 14, 2024
Me finishing this book is like emerging from the cave that was this last months reading slump 😔
No but this book was really cute…. I knew I would be right when I said this one was probably my favorite. I think it was my second favorite compared to the first one though but I thought that the parts where the siblings were interacting made it some of my favorite scenes out of the whole book 😭😭
Solid 4/5 I enjoyed it :)
No but this book was really cute…. I knew I would be right when I said this one was probably my favorite. I think it was my second favorite compared to the first one though but I thought that the parts where the siblings were interacting made it some of my favorite scenes out of the whole book 😭😭
Solid 4/5 I enjoyed it :)
April 6, 2025
Jaudinanti, įtempta meilės įstorija. Paslaptys ir nesusipratimai, pavojus ir pagalba. Gerai vainikuoja istoriją apie dingusius paveldėtojus. Ir smagu sutikti jau pažintus herojus.
August 24, 2011
The conclusion to the Montford Heirs series. This is the story of Jack/John, the 3rd missing child of Lord and Lady Exmoor, who was sent by his mother, Simone, with his sisters 20 years prior. She sent them with a locket for each of her daughters and for her son, the family ring of the Earls of Exmoor which belongs to the children's father. Simone's plan is to bring the children to her trusted un-named friend so she can get them safely out of Paris in the middle of the Revolution.
In the first two books, the Grandmother is re-united with her granddaughters after finding out that they had not died in Paris. They are all still under the impression that the true heir, John, died of a fever. He is actually living under their noses as a highwayman whom we met in the first two books. Jack, has no idea that he is actually John.
This is a great ending to the series, everyone winds up where they should be and Jack is reunited with the love of his life, Nicola. And of course the bad guy gets his due.
December 16, 2019
This book is a real jewel. No Other Love is book 3 in The Lost Heirs series by Candace Camp. I have really enjoyed these stories. They are much richer read in order than as stand alones. Camp does a great job developing her characters. I think Nicola is one of my favorite heroines. I liked her loyalty and wit. And her hero - The Gentleman- is a real heart throb. “His lips were warm and soft, the merest touch like a butterfly’s wing, yet they seared her like fire. She leaned back, her body melting involuntarily against him. The movement seemed to add fuel to the flame of his passion, for his hand slipped inside her cloak, pulling it apart, and he began to caress her body” My only complaint is that the story was a bit too long, but not in the sense of the pace dragging. I just wanted to hurry up and find out how the various problems that Nicola finds herself in were going to be resolved. I had a hard time putting the book down. I was given a copy of this book.
December 17, 2019
Nicola Falcourt is on her way to visit her sister, who happens to be wed to a man she despises for killing her true love, when she is waylaid by a highwayman known as the Gentleman. Riding in her brother in-laws coach, the Gentleman mistakes her for the wife of the man he despises. But when he kisses her his feelings are anything but hate. When he kisses her, Nicola feels lust for the first time since the death of her love. Together they learn the truth about who the Highwayman truly is and that they belong together!
December 17, 2019
No Other Love by Candace Camp is a far fetched yet absolutely addicting story from beginning to end. The hero as a young man, Gil... was sweet and his relationship with Nicola was good and true. The hero as a kind yet hardened man, Jack... I found him to be extremely alluring. I could not get enough of him! His relationship with the heroine Nicola, was full of fireworks. There was lots of mystery and suspense and that made for a very enthralling read that I couldn’t put down. I really enjoyed this story!
December 17, 2019
I've been anxiously waiting for the final book in the Lost Heirs series. It's the perfect ending to a perfect series. I fell in love with our hero right from the start and my heart broke for him reading his story. The writing of his and Nicola's story was amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed the way past and present where interwoven. I loved the chemistry between H and h and also their verbal fights. Both characters are very headstrong. And there are plenty of twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat. Amazing story! Amazing writing! Thank you, Ms. Camp!
February 2, 2025
/ „Nereikia daug laiko, kad pamatytum tiesą, jeigu žiūri be išankstinio nusistatymo.“ /
Kaip aš pamilau šią seriją! Gaila, kad trečiojo paveldėtojo paslaptis jau išaiškinta ir ši kelionė baigėsi... Galiu tik dar kartą patvirtinti savo anksčiau išsakytas mintis, kad Candace Camp įrodė, jog istoriniai meilės romanai tikrai gali būti įdomūs, intriguojantys ir nenuobodūs!
Papasakoti apie šią knygą, neišduodant siužeto, būtų ypač sunku, gal net išvis neįmanoma, tad pasakysiu tiek: pagrindiniai knygos veikėjai čia puikiai įrodo, kad nuo neapykantos iki meilės – vos vienas žingsnis (o gal labiau vos vienas bučinys).
Nors iki didžiojo siužeto posūkio veiksmas vystėsi gan lėtai, o nuojauta, kas įvyks, neapgavo, vėliau, įgavusi praeitį, istorija įsisuko taip, kad paslaptis vijo paslaptį, vienas pasakojimo vingis keitė kitą, o skaityti darėsi nekantru – smalsumas ėmė viršų.
Nors ir ne mano favoritė, bet „Vienintelė meilė“ išties puikiai vainikavo visą „Dingusių paveldėtojų“ seriją. Ieškantiems išskirtinių aristokratų meilės istorijų, kurios nenuobodžios, o itin šiuolaikiškos, arba dar nesusipažinusiems su istorinių meilės romanų žanru „Dingę paveldėtojai“ tikrai bus atradimas – intriguojantis ir nenuviliantis!
Kaip aš pamilau šią seriją! Gaila, kad trečiojo paveldėtojo paslaptis jau išaiškinta ir ši kelionė baigėsi... Galiu tik dar kartą patvirtinti savo anksčiau išsakytas mintis, kad Candace Camp įrodė, jog istoriniai meilės romanai tikrai gali būti įdomūs, intriguojantys ir nenuobodūs!
Papasakoti apie šią knygą, neišduodant siužeto, būtų ypač sunku, gal net išvis neįmanoma, tad pasakysiu tiek: pagrindiniai knygos veikėjai čia puikiai įrodo, kad nuo neapykantos iki meilės – vos vienas žingsnis (o gal labiau vos vienas bučinys).
Nors iki didžiojo siužeto posūkio veiksmas vystėsi gan lėtai, o nuojauta, kas įvyks, neapgavo, vėliau, įgavusi praeitį, istorija įsisuko taip, kad paslaptis vijo paslaptį, vienas pasakojimo vingis keitė kitą, o skaityti darėsi nekantru – smalsumas ėmė viršų.
Nors ir ne mano favoritė, bet „Vienintelė meilė“ išties puikiai vainikavo visą „Dingusių paveldėtojų“ seriją. Ieškantiems išskirtinių aristokratų meilės istorijų, kurios nenuobodžios, o itin šiuolaikiškos, arba dar nesusipažinusiems su istorinių meilės romanų žanru „Dingę paveldėtojai“ tikrai bus atradimas – intriguojantis ir nenuviliantis!
September 28, 2025
Candace Camp "Vienintelė meilė"
Ar įmanoma surasti tą vienintelę, tikrą ir nemarią meilę, kurią apdainuoda trubadūrai ir mums pasakojo Vilijamas Šekspyras? Šiame amžinai lekiančiame ir nenuspėjamame pasaulyje tai skamba taip naiviai... Tad leiskite Jums papasakoti apie trečiąją "Dingusių paveldėtojų" veikėją ir jo vienintelę meilę...
Ledi Nikola laisva ir nepriklausoma jauna mergina. Ji turtinga ir tai jai leidžia jausti saugiai Londono aukštuomenės grietinėlės intrigose. Tik labai mažai kas žino, kad ji jau dešimt metų gedi savo vienintelės meilės. Mergina pyksta ant savo svainio, stengiasi padėti dvaro gyventojams ir drąsiai stoja akistaton su pakelės plėšiku, kurį visi vadina Džentelmenu. Tik ar mergina tikrai yra saugi? O gal tik dar ne viskas prarasta?
Skaitydama paskutiniąją Dingusių paveldėtojų dalį džiaugiausi, jog autorė suteikė skaitytojams daug žinių apie liaudies mediciną, atskleidė mūsų veikėjų vaikystės prisiminimų šydą ir dar kartą leido patikėti, kad tikri jausmai yra amžini, jų pagalba susijungia praeitis ir ateitis. Kaip visad C. Camp kuria puikius, stiprius, šmaikščius ir nenuobodžius veikėjus. Taip, tai pasaka suaugusiems... Tačiau juk kartais mums visiems reikia tokių pasakų.
Asmeniškai man, ši trilogijos dalis patiko labiausiai. Aš čia ir nuverkti spėjau ir pasijuokti. Idelus skaitinys tada, kai už lango saulės nedaug, o širdyje norisi tiesiog gražios istorijos.
Ar įmanoma surasti tą vienintelę, tikrą ir nemarią meilę, kurią apdainuoda trubadūrai ir mums pasakojo Vilijamas Šekspyras? Šiame amžinai lekiančiame ir nenuspėjamame pasaulyje tai skamba taip naiviai... Tad leiskite Jums papasakoti apie trečiąją "Dingusių paveldėtojų" veikėją ir jo vienintelę meilę...
Ledi Nikola laisva ir nepriklausoma jauna mergina. Ji turtinga ir tai jai leidžia jausti saugiai Londono aukštuomenės grietinėlės intrigose. Tik labai mažai kas žino, kad ji jau dešimt metų gedi savo vienintelės meilės. Mergina pyksta ant savo svainio, stengiasi padėti dvaro gyventojams ir drąsiai stoja akistaton su pakelės plėšiku, kurį visi vadina Džentelmenu. Tik ar mergina tikrai yra saugi? O gal tik dar ne viskas prarasta?
Skaitydama paskutiniąją Dingusių paveldėtojų dalį džiaugiausi, jog autorė suteikė skaitytojams daug žinių apie liaudies mediciną, atskleidė mūsų veikėjų vaikystės prisiminimų šydą ir dar kartą leido patikėti, kad tikri jausmai yra amžini, jų pagalba susijungia praeitis ir ateitis. Kaip visad C. Camp kuria puikius, stiprius, šmaikščius ir nenuobodžius veikėjus. Taip, tai pasaka suaugusiems... Tačiau juk kartais mums visiems reikia tokių pasakų.
Asmeniškai man, ši trilogijos dalis patiko labiausiai. Aš čia ir nuverkti spėjau ir pasijuokti. Idelus skaitinys tada, kai už lango saulės nedaug, o širdyje norisi tiesiog gražios istorijos.
December 17, 2016
This is a cracker! Loved it. Everything lovely about this story. Well laden plot, and the characters oh so nice, except for the villain...*hiss*.
Will read more of Ms. Camp in the future.
4****
Will read more of Ms. Camp in the future.
4****
August 26, 2018
DNF Chapter Twelve. I am a little annoyed at myself that I expected there to be something different in the formula after the first two in the series. I suppose my forgiveness for that is that I’m not finishing this one. I will read formulaic books if it’s a good formula. This one isn’t. The good thing about this one is that there is no taking advantage of a woman while she’s drugged or just been attacked. Nicola is a fully consensual partner with The Masked Gentleman when she’s not holding herself to impossible standards to a man 10 years dead. Once it is known who The Masked Gentleman is after she has been kidnapped to save one of his men—wait, let’s back up. That said man, when Nicola stops returning his impassioned kisses upon remembrance of aforementioned long dead man, castigates her in a really nasty light about how uncaring and unfeeling noblewomen are. This is explained later. But it’s the women who are portrayed as manipulating and cold in these books, likened to prostitutes plying their bodies to use men’s feelings (as accused by the men).
Why do any women forgive the men, who basically give an, “Aw shucks, I guess you really were right all along and if I hadn’t had my d*ck for brains maybe I would have listened instead of acting like a petulant schoolboy?” And the women take that as an apology? How about if people find out the facts first? But these books take the misunderstanding trope and wring every last ounce of it. It’s not wringing any more out of this reader. Je refuse.
Someone said the author gets it so right at some times, and so wrong at others, and this is a case of the latter. If I could find out which might be one of the “right” ones I might be willing to try again later.
Why do any women forgive the men, who basically give an, “Aw shucks, I guess you really were right all along and if I hadn’t had my d*ck for brains maybe I would have listened instead of acting like a petulant schoolboy?” And the women take that as an apology? How about if people find out the facts first? But these books take the misunderstanding trope and wring every last ounce of it. It’s not wringing any more out of this reader. Je refuse.
Someone said the author gets it so right at some times, and so wrong at others, and this is a case of the latter. If I could find out which might be one of the “right” ones I might be willing to try again later.
October 2, 2020
Wow, you know it's a good book when you can barely put it down and plough through it overnight.
I loved this one. It was an excellent conclusion to the series, a very satisfactory end (although I prefer Richard to truly suffer more).
Nicola hates the man who took away the love of her life but now has to visit him as her sister in married to him. On the way, the carriage is stopped and robbed by highwaymen, one in particular known as 'The Gentleman'. There's something about him that keeps Nicola towards him.
There were so many secrets and mysteries I just couldn't put the book down, I needed to know how it would all end.
I loved Nicola and Jack/Gil/John (lol). Their chemistry is spot on from the beginning, their past bittersweet and painful and their present confusing and filled with misunderstandings, all resolved beautifully.
The scenes with the other 3 couples were just hilarious, I couldn't stop laughing. The familiarity, the love and trust between all the characters, it was heartwarming.
All in all I loved this book and I think it's my favourite out of all 3.
I loved this one. It was an excellent conclusion to the series, a very satisfactory end (although I prefer Richard to truly suffer more).
Nicola hates the man who took away the love of her life but now has to visit him as her sister in married to him. On the way, the carriage is stopped and robbed by highwaymen, one in particular known as 'The Gentleman'. There's something about him that keeps Nicola towards him.
There were so many secrets and mysteries I just couldn't put the book down, I needed to know how it would all end.
I loved Nicola and Jack/Gil/John (lol). Their chemistry is spot on from the beginning, their past bittersweet and painful and their present confusing and filled with misunderstandings, all resolved beautifully.
The scenes with the other 3 couples were just hilarious, I couldn't stop laughing. The familiarity, the love and trust between all the characters, it was heartwarming.
All in all I loved this book and I think it's my favourite out of all 3.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 22, 2025
Trečioji ir paskutinė „Dingusių paveldėtojų“ dalis buvo lyg saldus desertų po trijų patiekalų vakarienės – užbaigė viską taip, kaip ir norėjau. Šį kartą dėmesio centre – nepamirštamai užsispyrusi ir šiek tiek nutrūktgalvė Nikola, kuri visada man patiko kaip antraeilis personažas, bet dabar atsiskleidė visu gražumu. Jos ir žavingo bei paslaptingo bendrakeleivio istorija kupina humoro, vidinių kovų ir, žinoma, aistros.
Knygoje nestingo veiksmo, kelionių, pavojų ir išsisukimų nuo taisyklių – ši dalis šiek tiek lengvesnė, labiau nuotykių kupina nei ankstesnės. Tačiau Camp meistriškai išlaikė balansą tarp romantikos, paslapčių ir šeimos dramų – viskas susiriša į vientisą, šiltą pabaigą visai trilogijai.
Nors gaila atsisveikinti su šia serija, jaučiuosi patenkinta – kiekviena dalis turėjo savo veidą, o „Vienintelė meilė“ buvo puikus finalas. Jei mėgsti stiprias moteris, šiek tiek rizikos ir nuoširdžius jausmus – rekomenduoju visą trilogiją.
❗️Puiki serija atostogoms!
Knygoje nestingo veiksmo, kelionių, pavojų ir išsisukimų nuo taisyklių – ši dalis šiek tiek lengvesnė, labiau nuotykių kupina nei ankstesnės. Tačiau Camp meistriškai išlaikė balansą tarp romantikos, paslapčių ir šeimos dramų – viskas susiriša į vientisą, šiltą pabaigą visai trilogijai.
Nors gaila atsisveikinti su šia serija, jaučiuosi patenkinta – kiekviena dalis turėjo savo veidą, o „Vienintelė meilė“ buvo puikus finalas. Jei mėgsti stiprias moteris, šiek tiek rizikos ir nuoširdžius jausmus – rekomenduoju visą trilogiją.
❗️Puiki serija atostogoms!
December 12, 2019
This is the third and final book in the Lost Heirs trilogy and it was well worth the wait. On her way to the Exmoor estate Nicola Falcourt is held up by the notorious Highwayman known as the Gentleman. He robs her of her valuables and leaves her with a kiss she’ll not soon forget . She makes it her goal to find out who he is and why he seeks vengeance on her brother in law, the nefarious Richard, Earl of Exmoor. This book has mystery, broken hearts from the past, revenge, mistrust, love lost and love found and treachery and danger. In other words, this story has it all. A very enjoyable read. The characters were so well developed, including the villain. I highly recommend this book and the others before it. I was gifted this book and am voluntarily reviewing. My opinions are my own. Five stars.
December 9, 2023
Oh, just WOW!
I couldn’t put this book down once I started reading it. It has it all: lost love, found love, betrayal, greed, murder, deception, family ties. The main protagonist Nicola, was a brave, feisty, noblewoman who was saw beyond class distinction, and our hero, the “Gentleman” highwayman Gil/Jack was quite delicious. They lost 10 long years of being apart due to the villain Exmoor, whom you detest from the outset. It is wonderful read filled with wonderful secondary characters who really add to the story. I highly recommend this book. ENJOY!
I couldn’t put this book down once I started reading it. It has it all: lost love, found love, betrayal, greed, murder, deception, family ties. The main protagonist Nicola, was a brave, feisty, noblewoman who was saw beyond class distinction, and our hero, the “Gentleman” highwayman Gil/Jack was quite delicious. They lost 10 long years of being apart due to the villain Exmoor, whom you detest from the outset. It is wonderful read filled with wonderful secondary characters who really add to the story. I highly recommend this book. ENJOY!
March 29, 2024
This was the last and my least favourite of the trilogy. I found it slow and not related to our hero being a lost heir. Instead he's our heroine's lost love. I would have preferred the book be primarily about our hero versus our heroine. It should have been his story just like the previous two books were his sisters' stories. The heir aspect only appeared in the last part of the book and was very brief.
I did not like how Nicola would not make love with Jack because she felt that would be being unfaithful to her lost love who died 10 YRS AGO! That was ridiculous.
I did not like how Nicola would not make love with Jack because she felt that would be being unfaithful to her lost love who died 10 YRS AGO! That was ridiculous.
April 30, 2024
Love Candace Camp's Novels
When I started reading this book I got confused about the timeline but with a little bit of back and forth in the first 50 pages or so, I finally figured out what was going on. Candace Camp's books are always a favorite of mine as she is a master story teller. She can lead you down several paths and not until the end is all clear. In this novel the love of Nicola and Gil/Jack took several twists and turns but as usual love conquers all!! Not one to miss...
When I started reading this book I got confused about the timeline but with a little bit of back and forth in the first 50 pages or so, I finally figured out what was going on. Candace Camp's books are always a favorite of mine as she is a master story teller. She can lead you down several paths and not until the end is all clear. In this novel the love of Nicola and Gil/Jack took several twists and turns but as usual love conquers all!! Not one to miss...
July 19, 2017
I've always been a sucker for a mysterious highwayman. This book wraps up a series of three so, without having read #1 A Stolen Heart, I was in the dark about some of the references to happenings in the earlier book.
December 7, 2018
Yes!
The End! What a lovely book. What a wonderful ending! It was just right. I loved this book as much as the first two in this series. Candace Camp is an awesome writer and I have thoroughly enjoyed reading these three books!! I will enjoy the next of hers that I read just as much; I’m sure!
The End! What a lovely book. What a wonderful ending! It was just right. I loved this book as much as the first two in this series. Candace Camp is an awesome writer and I have thoroughly enjoyed reading these three books!! I will enjoy the next of hers that I read just as much; I’m sure!
April 13, 2025
Camp is one of the best
This was the third book in a series about a nefarious plot to steal a birthright from three siblings and murder them. Jack is a highwayman. He lives to pursue vengeance, especially on the Earl of Exmoor. Nicola is the noblewoman that Jack loves. Suffice it to say, I can't write anymore without giving up spoilers. I highly recommend this book.
This was the third book in a series about a nefarious plot to steal a birthright from three siblings and murder them. Jack is a highwayman. He lives to pursue vengeance, especially on the Earl of Exmoor. Nicola is the noblewoman that Jack loves. Suffice it to say, I can't write anymore without giving up spoilers. I highly recommend this book.
May 9, 2020
What a great series have enjoyed being part of this great family and will miss them
This has been a great book a lovely end to a great series just wish there were more books as feel sad leaving this family
This has been a great book a lovely end to a great series just wish there were more books as feel sad leaving this family
November 24, 2022
Exciting book that delves into the mystery of “The Gentleman.”I have to read the first two in the series though. But that didn’t in any way obstruct the flow of the narrative. It’s a pretty decent story to while away an afternoon.
August 4, 2017
The best!
This is my favorite of the trilogy. So much action, mystery, romance, and suspense. Questions raised were answered, the whole series wraps up nicely. Highly recommend!
This is my favorite of the trilogy. So much action, mystery, romance, and suspense. Questions raised were answered, the whole series wraps up nicely. Highly recommend!
March 1, 2018
Well, smartly written. Beautiful characters. And just a lovely, easy to read story. Just what I needed. Romance, action, mystery and a bit of danger. Great plot too. 👍
March 6, 2019
So much mystery and intrigue! I loved it!
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