- Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Pocket; Reissue edition (Aug 1 1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0671534831
- ISBN-13: 978-0671534837
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.4 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 181 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,762,290 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
From Publishers Weekly
When England's best jockey refuses to throw a race for a murderous gang, his daughter, Nicole Aldridge, knows he has to go into hiding. To make an income, she poses as a young man and takes a job as a jockey for the renowned horse breeder Dustin Kingsley, Marquis of Tyreham?and brother of Echoes in the Mist's Trenton Kingsley. Dustin immediately recognizes her as a woman, nicely avoiding the more cliched aspects of this overused device. Nicole and Dustin love each other immediately, which, while it scotches any romantic tension, does motivate Dustin to investigate the gang threatening his "miracle." Kane's stiff and unnatural writing is the biggest distraction: even before a reader can settle into her armchair, Nicole comes out with "Thus, I know what pressure you've been suffering these past weeks," continuing on to "Exactly who are these horrible men? Are they capable of making that threat a reality?" All in all, for a Regency romance, this is a pretty good mystery.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Description
Nicole Aldridge, daughter of England's most acclaimed jockey, Nick Aldridge, whisks her father into hiding to protect him from blackmailers who have threatened his life for refusing to throw a race. Desperate to keep her father safe and the two of them fed, Nicole dresses as a boy and answers an ad addressed to her father by the Marquis of Tyreham. As Nick's "protégé," she wins the position of jockey, hired by the marquis to run the race of a lifetime: the celebrated Epsom Derby.
Dustin Kingsley, Marquis of Tyreham, renowned as a thoroughbred breeder and the ton's most sought-after bachelor, is restless, empty -- until he meets the beautiful stranger sitting by the Thames. Determined to win Nicole's heart, Dustin plunges headlong into the ominous mystery eclipsing their future, hell-bent on convincing Nicole that he's the only man for her.
An impossible masquerade, a never-to-be-forgotten Derby, and a cherished wishing locket propel Nicole and Dustin toward a climactic finish, where danger threatens a love destined -- by wishes and fate -- to prevail.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Dustin finally gets his story!,
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This review is from: Wishes in the Wind (Mass Market Paperback)
In this book you are re-introduced to Dustin Kingsley whom you met in "Echos in the Mist". This is a great story of a strong minded woman and what you are able to achive when you set your mind to something. Nicole is the perfect choice for Dustin. You will also get to met Trenton and Ariana again.I love Ms. Kane's writing and story telling ability. Her characters are likeable and the plots are interesting. You should not miss this story.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Alllllllll right Andrea!!!!!!,
This review is from: Wishes in the Wind (Mass Market Paperback)
I prefer not to give anything a 5 star rating because I don't believe anything is perfect but I really enjoy Ms Kane's style of writing. I enjoy her because there are no real games. The story line is not too far from what is usual in most regency novels but the difference is, there is no major misunderstanding that stands between the couple. They come together in a tender kind of way. NO, it's not your typical story where boy meets girl and there is something or someone that deters their romance. It's nice to read a book that one does not mistrust and suspects the other for three quarters of the book. They can 'get together' without the going through half the book figuring out that each had the wrong view and/or opinion.Nicole and Dustin are from two different worlds, in a way. Nicole is basing her knowledge of the nobility from what she's learned in the stables, applies it to Dustin, has a pre-determned Dustin in her mind. Dustin, however, surprises her by not being the typical nobleman she has been exposed to. Dustin senses something unique about Nicole but isn't able to act upon it as soon as he would like to. He knows there is something 'different' about Nicole but isn't doesn't recognize himself to be in love. He has a bit of a problem admitting it to himself. It doesn't go on and on as some books do which is the refreshing part. I've said enough without ruining the story. If you're tired and frustrated of reading romance novels that spend at least half of the book resisting the "love" that is to bound to occur, Ms Kane is for you. The love scenes are every bit steamy. They do not go on for chapters as I've seen with other authors but it's just right. I strongly recommend reading Wishes in the Wind before reading Echoes in the Mist. Echoes in the Mist is, to my knowledge, the conclusion of this book. I thoroughly enjoyed this read and hope this review helps you.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Wishes in the Wind (Mass Market Paperback)
It was great. Ms. Kane draws the readers into
Nicole's (Elf) world. Dustin and Nicole's first
encounter was memorable. Nicole has fine qualities.
She's honest, hardworking, caring, loyal..need I
say more? But she can't cook didley-squat.
Her father, Nick Aldrige is a jockey who is hiding.
Some people approached him and told him to throw
some races or else. But he didn't and so now they
want him. Nicole has this wishing locket her
mother gave her when she was young. You hold the
locket and make a wish and the locket will store
it until fate decides to let it out. It was a great
book. It's a book you HAVE to read time and time
again.
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