The Abduction of Julia [Mass Market Paperback]

Karen Hawkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 4, 2000

What can a respectable Regency miss do when kidnapped by a nobleman intent on marriage? Why, marry him, of course.

Julia Frant has secretly loved Alec MacLean, the wild Viscount Hunterston from afar. So when he accidentally snatches her instead of her lovely, scheming cousin for an elopement to Gretna Green, Julia leaps at the chance to make her passionate dreams come true.

Alec's in no position to quibble: if he doesn't marry by midnight and live scandal-free for a year, he loses his inheritance. At least marriage with do-gooder Julia will guarantee his fortune. But as his plain brown wren transforms herself into an elegant swan, Alec suddenly can't stay away from his last-minute wife--and when he kisses her, the inheritance is the last thing on his mind. Unfortunately, scandal can occur from the best of intentions...and Julia is never short of good intentions!What can a respectable Regency miss do when kidnapped by a nobleman intent on marriage? Why, marry him, of course.

What can a respectable Regency miss do when kidnapped by a nobleman intent on marriage?Why, marry him, of course.

Julia Frant has secretly loved Alec MacLean, the wild Viscount Hunterston from afar. So when he accidentally snatches her instead of her lovely, scheming cousin for an elopement to Gretna Green, Julia leaps at the chance to make her passionate dreams come true.

Alec's in no position to quibble: if he doesn't marry by midnight and live scandal-free for a year, he loses his inheritance. At least marriage with do-gooder Julia will guarantee his fortune. But as his plain brown wren transforms herself into an elegant swan, Alec suddenly can't stay away from his last-minute wife---and when he kisses her, the inheritance is the last thing on his mind. Unfortunately, scandal can occur from the best of intentions...and Julia is never short of good intentions!

Editorial Reviews

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"A delightful new talent! A sparkling debut!" -- -- Mary Balogh

"Wonderful! I couldn't put it down. Karen Hawkins knows how to keep a reader

entranced from first page to last."

-- -- Joan Johnston, author of The Bridegroom

About the Author

Karen Hawkins was raised in Tennessee, a member of a huge extended family that included her brother and sister, an adopted sister, numerous foster siblings and various exchange students. In order to escape the chaos (and whilst hiding when it was her turn to do the dishes), she would huddle under the comforter on her bed with a flashlight and a book, a habit she still embraces to this day. For more information about Karen, or pictures of her chasing a box of donuts while training for a road race, visit her at www.karenhawkins.com or write to her at Karen Hawkins, P.O. Box 5292, Kingsport, TN 37663-5292.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Avon (April 4, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380810719
• ISBN-13: 978-0380810710
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #350,946 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Karen Hawkins is a NYT and USA Today bestselling author of over 22 fun and lively historical romance novels and two humorous contemporary romances. When not stalking hot Australian actors, getting kicked out of West Virginia (thanks to the antics of her extended family), and adding to her considerable shoe collection, Karen spends her time warming her feet on her two rescue dogs while writing her next book. She lives in Florida and loves to hear from readers at Karen Hawkins, P.O. Box 149924, Orlando, FL 32814-9924

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115 of 120 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Abduction of Julia is a Keeper....., June 9, 2000

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"-renee-" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Abduction of Julia (Mass Market Paperback)

Karen Hawkins excites the reader from the very first page in The Abduction of Julia. The characters and plot are wonderful. I couldn't wait to turn the last page.

Alec McLean, Viscount Hunterson, must marry the daughter of the Earl of Covington by midnight. Alec mistakenly abducts Julia instead of Therese. Julia dubbed the Frant Dragon is not at all what Alec expected. However, circumstances require that he marry immediately. Julia Frant is upset and outraged to have been kidnapped however she realizes marrying Alec could greatly benefit her charity work.

Julia and Alec are married but the war between them begins with her asking for half of his inheritance. The two lead each other on a merry chase as they each try to avoid scandal and falling in love.

There are several delightful supporting characters in the story including Aunt Maddie, Edmund and Lucien. Some parts of the story are so hilarious you can't help but laugh out loud. The Abduction of Julia is a remarkably funny and entertaining story. I can't wait to read the next Karen Hawkin's book.

68 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS, April 25, 2000

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Stacey Timmins-Newman - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Abduction of Julia (Mass Market Paperback)

I was lucky enough to read One Lucky Lord from Kim Bennet which was so wonderful I had to write the author. Well it turns out that Kim Bennet is also Karen Hawkins, a wonderful woman who writes excellent stories!

The Abduction of Julia is an incredible story between two opposites that share the same heart. Julia is the perfect heroine because she is someone you can relate to - she is actually a real woman. She is not some perfect, cardboard cut-out beauty - she is a gorgeous woman hidden behind what people perceive her to be. When she removes the old clothes and glasses she emerges as a beautiful lady - with the same personality as before - A REFORMER!

Alec on the other hand is the perfect rake! He is absolutely stunning and Julia has been in love with him since she set foot in London. He needs to marry immediately and due to circumstances beyond his control, dowdy Julia Frant (the Frant Dragon) is his only option. If he wants to keep the fortune away from his cousin Nick left by his grandfather he must marry and live scandal-free for one year! The choice is clear - he will marry Julia.

Little does he know his life has just changed for the better. Little does he know the fortune is not the prize. Little does he know he has just lost his heart!

Read it! I highly recommend it!

39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast and FUNNY!, June 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Abduction of Julia (Mass Market Paperback)

The dashing Viscount Hunterston, Alec Maclean, must marry before midnight. When he accidentally absconds with the wrong woman, he finds himself married to Julia Frant instead -- a pragmatic American reformer known to the ton as the Frant Dragon.

Julia Frant has loved Alec Maclean for a long, long time. She agrees to marry him with two objects in mind -- to use his fortune to help her charities and to reform him from his wild ways. Little does she know that Alec is not the only one about to undergo a transformation!

This book was simply wonderful. From the first page to the last, it will grab your heart and never let go. I thought Julia was marvelous -- and such a great reformer. She was true to character, stubborn in her beliefs, and head-over-heels in love with Alec throughout the book. Alec, too, was an interesting, intriguing character and I fell in love with him.

This book was fast paced, refreshingly funny, had A TON of incredible secondary characters -- Aunt Maddie, Edmund, and the dark and sexy Lucien.

A light, fun read for anyone who loves Regency historicals with a touch of humor! This author reminds me of Julia Quinn and Cathy Maxwell. Well done, Ms Hawkins! I'm looking forward to Lucien's book.