The Impostor's Kiss (Harlequin Historical) [Mass Market Paperback]

Tanya Anne Crosby (Author)

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (December 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037329283X
• ISBN-13: 978-0373292837
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,545,393 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Born in Rota, Spain to a Spanish mother and American father, at 5, Tanya didn't know a single word of English. Her first English words, courtesy of Grandma V were, "Many, many lights!" The airport was ablaze with them and hands plastered to the car window, nose to the glass, she was hungry to learn more. Language, she quickly discovered, more than planes or even actual bridges, was the thing that connected us all - no matter what walk of life we hailed from.

Fast forward to age 12: After a tonsillectomy, when the doc advised her parents to reward her with anything she wanted, ice cream lagged a distant second to the one thing she coveted most - her dad's typewriter. And so she began writing at age 12.

Today, Tanya is a bestselling novelist and an award-winning journalist, who friends and family sometimes refer to as "Pollyanna." But the name-calling is usually done with a healthy dose of good will, so she's OK with it. Those who know her best, however, know that Pollyanna is just half her personality (she's a Gemini, after all)!

Her first romance novel "Angel of fire" was published in 1992 for Avon Books. A New York Times bestselling author, she is a five-time nominee for a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award and her novels have been translated into Spanish, German, Italian, French, Russian and Chinese.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant read, but too many questions !! 3.5 Stars., December 8, 2003

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MaryGrace Meloche (Ontario, Canada.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Impostor's Kiss (Harlequin Historical) (Mass Market Paperback)

Welcome back to the romance world, Tanya Anne Crosby. Your latest novel is easy to read, and easy to like.

The story begins with a cruel ultimatum; a young mother must select which of her twins she will raise.

Years slip away. Merrick Welbourne, the crown prince of Meridian, traveling through northern Scotland, is seeking answers; however, he comes upon a greater entanglement - his identical twin, Ian. Chloe Simon, a physician's daughter, despises Ian MacEwen and solemnly vows, today, she will make him pay for his sins; however, she too comes upon a greater entanglement -- the incredible Merrick Welbourne.

Crosby's story is entertaining, but very light reading. The author dallies in the story of a "Robin Hood" highway man and his gang of compassionate thieves. The unselfish brigand is none other than the wealthy Ian MacEwen. MacEwen's criminal pursuit advances the secrets surrounding the entire storyline. An intriguing idea, but unfortunately when the reader closes the final page, the story is even more mysterious than when it began. Room for a sequel? Positively. Harlequin even gives the reader a sneak preview, but alas, this is here and now, and I want reading satisfaction not loose ends.

In spite of, Ms. Crosby is an easy writer, and her books are enjoyable.

Grace Atkinson, Ontario - Canada.

5.0 out of 5 stars back cover, October 11, 2006

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Ottergal - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Impostor's Kiss (Harlequin Historical) (Mass Market Paperback)

Merrick Welbourne never expected to discover a long-lost twin. Particularly one who'd rob him and leave him senseless on the road. Now living his brother's aristocratic life, he had new trials, tribulations.. and temptations he'd never dreamed of. Not the least being Chloe Simon, she of rare mettle, proud heart and unmatched beauty.
Chloe Simon knew Lord Lindale was definitely not himself. After encountering the masked highwayman Hawk, he seemed different. More approachable. More.. desirable.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ms. Crosby Is Finally Back!!!, April 18, 2004

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Kristi Ahlers (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Impostor's Kiss (Harlequin Historical) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have been a long time fan of this author so I was thrilled to find out that she was writing again! Her latest effort is a very sweet story with a "Robin Hood" theme that involves interesting characters, wonderful chemistry between Merrick and Chloe, and the added bonus of getting a sequal out of the entire deal.

This was a fast read and one that was entertaining. I look forward to Ian's story and highly recommend this read to anyone.