- Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Fanfare (Sep 1 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0553580426
- ISBN-13: 978-0553580426
- Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 2.4 x 17.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 181 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,144,896 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
From Publishers Weekly
Set in 1835 Charleston, Mass., LaFoy's (Reckless) novel follows wealthy businessman Aiden Terrell's quest for his crazy stepbrother, Jules, a man who commits heinous murders in a sick rivalry over their father's estate. Dressed as a boy, Darcy O'Keefe, a smart and beautiful professional pickpocket, targets Aiden but is caught in the act. When he realizes Darcy's true identity, the clever and controlling Aiden bribes her to help in his search for Jules. The two battle their conflicting feelings of affection for and mistrust of one another. Eventually, the scales of power between the two balanceAonce Darcy realizes she can outwit Aiden whenever his frustrations lead him to drink. Despite often plodding dialogue, the conflict is fresh, and the dramatic tension among the interesting cast of characters won't disappoint.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
"Leslie LaFoy has the gift to enchant and beguile readers with stories that transcend time."
--Romantic Times
"A thrilling romantic adventure woven with the sparkling combination of magic, humor, and action."
--New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts on It Happened One Night
Don't miss these other dazzling romances by Leslie LaFoy:
It Happened One Night:
"A magical experience."
--Affaire de Coeur
"Funny and touching...It sizzles."
--The Atlanta Constitution
Lady Reckless:
"Will keep you turning the pages into the wee hours of the morning. A must read for fans of entertaining romance."
--CompuServe Romance Reviews
Available wherever Bantam Books are sold
--Romantic Times
"A thrilling romantic adventure woven with the sparkling combination of magic, humor, and action."
--New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts on It Happened One Night
Don't miss these other dazzling romances by Leslie LaFoy:
It Happened One Night:
"A magical experience."
--Affaire de Coeur
"Funny and touching...It sizzles."
--The Atlanta Constitution
Lady Reckless:
"Will keep you turning the pages into the wee hours of the morning. A must read for fans of entertaining romance."
--CompuServe Romance Reviews
Available wherever Bantam Books are sold
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Tortured hero and intrepid heroine hunt...and are hunted!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Daring the Devil (Mass Market Paperback)
Romance novels rarely make it easy to fall in love and live peacefully. What's the fun in that? Ms. La Foy understands the idea of conflict and obstacles well enough, and she puts her talent to work in a love story that, while not always utterly logical, is definitely a good read. The heroine is not a simperer or a passive patsy. She's savvy of the mean streets in which she lives and works picking pockets. She dresses in male attire and knows what the rough world demands, while at the same time having a heart that is tender enough to do whatever is necessary to safeguard her fragile mother. She has dreams of a life out West, sans a man. The hero is on a deadly quest to find a serial killer who has brought nothing but pain and upheaval to his life. He's a man living with nightmares. I found the heroine much more appealing than the hero, and smarter. The hero really drops the ball a few times, endangering others, and I guess that just makes him all the more human.What I liked best is the setting, the scrappy people living and working in a poor man's setting,getting by as best they can, the code of honor among thieves, the taste of the Irish immigrant experience.I recommend this romance novel to those who want something a little different than the usual historical romance fare-- noting that those who are very sensitive of stomach should be aware that the serial killer does mangle human beings. He is NOT a pleasant fellow. Be warned. And enjoy.*Mir*
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tortured hero and intrepid heroine hunt...and are hunted!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Daring the Devil (Mass Market Paperback)
Romance novels rarely make it easy to fall in love and live peacefully. What's the fun in that? Ms. La Foy understands the idea of conflict and obstacles well enough, and she puts her talent to work in a love story that, while not always utterly logical, is definitely a good read. The heroine is not a simperer or a passive patsy. She's savvy of the mean streets in which she lives and works picking pockets. She dresses in male attire and knows what the rough world demands, while at the same time having a heart that is tender enough to do whatever is necessary to safeguard her fragile mother. She has dreams of a life out West, sans a man. The hero is on a deadly quest to find a serial killer who has brought nothing but pain and upheaval to his life. He's a man living with nightmares. I found the heroine much more appealing than the hero, and smarter. The hero really drops the ball a few times, endangering others, and I guess that just makes him all the more human.What I liked best is the setting, the scrappy people living and working in a poor man's setting,getting by as best they can, the code of honor among thieves, the taste of the Irish immigrant experience.I recommend this romance novel to those who want something a little different than the usual historical romance fare-- noting that those who are very sensitive of stomach should be aware that the serial killer does mangle human beings. He is NOT a pleasant fellow. Be warned. And enjoy.*Mir*
5.0 out of 5 stars
Compassionate, bright, satisfying,
By A Customer
This review is from: Daring the Devil (Mass Market Paperback)
This is my second book by Ms. LaFoy. Her writing is intelligent, touching, and descriptive. All characters, main and secondary, work together to tell an interesting and romantic story. The ordeals that Darcy and Aiden faced in their respective pasts make their relationship realistic and all the more satisfying when they admit to their love. Thank you a very good book. (Now I only have to start at the beginning with It Happened One Night.)
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