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A lifelong lover of books, Suzanne Enoch has been writing them since she learned to read. She is the author of two well-received Avon Regencies, The Black Duke's Prize and Angel's Devil, and five Avon Romances: Lady Rogue, Stolen Kisses, By Love Undone, Taming Rafe and Reforming a Rake. Born and raised in Southern California, Suzanne lives a few scant miles from Disneyland with her collection of Star Wars action figures and a Cairn terrier named Katie (after the heroine of her first Regency). She's still looking for her own hero, and hopes he will be handsome, titled, and just a little wicked. Meanwhile, she's currently at work inventing him in her next historical romance.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good start to a new series -The Notorious Gentleman, July 5, 2008

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Misuzmama (New York, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: After the Kiss: The Notorious Gentlemen (Mass Market Paperback)

A kiss. Who would have thought that so much trouble started from just one stolen kiss? Sullivan Waring didn't. He was simply out for revenge against a man who stole what was rightfully his. By day Sullivan is a respected horse breeder but by night he becomes the Mayfair Marauder stealing back his mother's paintings. Only this time during one of his forays he just didn't steal some art, he stole a kiss from a beautiful innocent young Lady. And Isabel Chalsey isn't about to forget that one kiss from the masked thief. Sullivan is an exciting mystery to be solved and she loves a good puzzle. Isabel is used to getting her own way and she won't stop until all of Sullivan's secrets are exposed. But once they spend time together and everything is uncovered both realize that they have made a huge mistake -with their hearts. Because a man who sells horses has no future with the daughter of a Marquis.

A good start to a new series. But I did find some annoying points. Isabel to be a bit irritating with her shabby aristocratic nose-in-the-air treatment of Sullivan. And he has a chip on his shoulder the size of Alaska -thus the revenge. Then again that didn't bother me as much since they do have great chemistry. The sparks really fly between these two. I think thats Enoch strong point here. And the loves scenes where steamy too. The mystery wasn't so mysterious and very predictable but seemed carry some momentum. And the ending is believable.

My favorite part of the book and thus the four instead of three stars is Sullivan's friend Bram. He stole the scenes he was in. I loved his devil-may-care rakish attitude. Enoch spent a fair amount of time developing his character but his book is not the next in the series. Huh? What a teaser! Instead Phin's is. Before the Scandal: The Notorious Gentlemen And he is barely in the book! *Shakes head* why do authors do that?

I recommend this book to those historical romance readers who are fans of aristocrat and commoner pairings. If you like this type of scenario then you might want to check out The Leopard Prince.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Off to buy my next Enoch book, November 4, 2008

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This review is from: After the Kiss: The Notorious Gentlemen (Mass Market Paperback)

Normally, I stick to historical fiction, but these days it's become harder and harder to find good historical fiction with romantic elements or romantic endings. Tracy Chevalier did a good job in A Girl With a Pearl Earring, and I very much enjoyed Michelle Moran's Nefertiti. But now I'm branching out into historical romance, and I am very glad I've decided to do so.

After the Kiss is only my fifth romance novel, and I enjoyed it immensely. The real story begins with Lady Isabel discovering Sullivan Waring in the process of stealing from her home. To keep her from screaming, Sullivan kisses her, but Lady Isabel manages to grab his mask and later discover his identity. The characters are well drawn, the romance is full of tension, and the historical setting is spot-on.

Highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars terrific Regency romantic mystery, June 29, 2008

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This review is from: After the Kiss: The Notorious Gentlemen (Mass Market Paperback)

A year after being shot as an officer serving in the Peninsular War; highly regarded horse breeder Sullivan Waring lives a secret life. During the day the Ton admires his work with horses; at night they treat him with contempt. He does not care how they feel; instead he wants what was stolen from him; so in the evening he sneaks into the homes of the affluent to take back his late mother's paintings.

However Lady Isabel Chalsey catches the notorious Mayfair Marauder in the act of thieving. He is stunned by her beauty and cannot stop himself from taking a kiss; he is further shocked when she demands he train a horse for her use or she will expose him. As he falls in love, he prepares a mare for Isabel while helping her overcome her fear of horses; but may not be able to overcome his own dark secrets that eat at his soul.

The first Notorious Gentlemen tale (Sully's Peninsular War buddies to follow) is a terrific Regency romantic mystery that hooks readers when the heroine going for a late snack catches the notorious gentleman removing a portrait from the wall. The story line never slows down as Lady Isabel "blackmails" the thief after a witty exchange. Readers will enjoy their antics AFTER THE KISS as Suzanne Enoch provides a superb opening act.

Harriet Klausner

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3.0 out of 5 stars Slow Start! Good Finish! Didn't pull me in until half way through
I love series romances, especially Regency romances. I also tend to find an author and if I like their work, read most of their works. Ms. Read more

Published 28 days ago by S. Gill

4.0 out of 5 stars After the Kiss
This is my second Suzanne Enoch book, and I thought I would like it. I did. Though I have to say, compared to the heroine in the first one I read, this one was... Read more

Published 14 months ago by Not Telling

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes me want to take horse riding lessons :)
Oh, yes! This book is immediately being put in as among my top favorite books of all time! What a great story of England's most reputable horse breeder and the only daughter of... Read more

Published 17 months ago by Josie

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Story
OK - I admit that I did not like Lady Isabel at the beginning of the book and almost put the book down. She was very bossy and snobbish and I was put off with her. Read more

Published 18 months ago by Lori

3.0 out of 5 stars Unbelivable even for fiction
The hero: Sullivan Waring is the illegitimate son of an earl and a well-respected horse breeder. He's robbing houses of the rich and famous to reclaim his mother's paintings... Read more

Published 22 months ago by Olusola

3.0 out of 5 stars slow at first
I loved this book but it was a bit slow . Tha main chatracters took too long to get down to the nitty gritty .

Published on June 27, 2009 by T. Sinclair

4.0 out of 5 stars ENGAGING REGENCY
This was my first book by Suzanne Enoch and I quite enjoyed it, though I thought the premise was a little nonsensical but the characters managed to pull off the story... Read more

Published on April 6, 2009 by M. Hebdige

3.0 out of 5 stars A cute story.
When I first started reading this book I wasn't sure I liked Isabel she was almost child like. She did grow up in the book and toward the end I found that I did like her quiet a... Read more

Published on March 25, 2009 by Jodi N. Swenson

3.0 out of 5 stars Good - but not perfect
I rather cherish Suzanne Enoch's books! The rake series were absolutely stunning in entertainment - witty, sexy, lovely - and although this one definitely shares traits, it is a... Read more

Published on March 22, 2009 by Mare Anders

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Enjoyable
This was the 1st Suzanne Enoch book I've read and it was an enjoyable story. Good writing and Enoch made Sullivan and Isabel come alive, they were exciting and shared great... Read more

Published on February 19, 2009 by Mary N.

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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
night rail, horse breeder

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Sullivan Waring, Ifter the Kiss, Lady Isabel, Chalsey House, Lord Tilden, Lord Bramwell, Oliver Sullivan, Hyde Park, Lord Dunston, Marquis of Dunston, Lady Darshear, Bow Street, Mayfair Marauder, Good God, Lord Darshear, Duke of Levonzy, Old Bailey, Eloise Rampling, George Sullivan, Lord Chalsey, Lord Minster, Francesca Perris, Lady Barbara, Thank God, Bram Johns

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