A Kiss Before Dawn [Mass Market Paperback]

Kimberly Logan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 29, 2005

It takes a thief to catch a thief...and one kiss to steal a heart.

For one brief moment, Lady Emily Knight knew what heaven was when she shared a soul-searing kiss with Peter. But a penniless youth schooled in the London streets cannot love a beautiful heiress—so he vanished, leaving Emily heartbroken . . .

Now a formidable Bow Street Runner, Peter returns to hunt down an elusive thief who's been preying on the Oxfordshire wealthy—even though his mission must inevitably reunite him with the sensuous beauty who haunts his dreams and whose taste still lingers on his lips.

But as tantalizing embraces enflame their passion once more, will Emily's knowledge of the thief's true identity transform desire into distrust and impassioned lovers into dangerous adversaries?

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About the Author

Kimberly Logan has been writing since the young age of seven, when her mother gifted her with her very first Trixie Belden book and ignited her love of the written word. Her pencil has rarely left her hand since, and she spends her days dreaming up new tales of romance and adventure for others to enjoy. A collector of Disneyana and an avid movie buff, she was born and raised in small-town Indiana, where she still lives with her beloved Yorkshire terrier, Skittle.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon (November 29, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060792469
• ISBN-13: 978-0060792466
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1 x 6.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,492,244 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Suprisingly Good, September 20, 2006

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JJC (Las Vegas, Nev) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Kiss Before Dawn (Mass Market Paperback)

I get alittle critical when I try new author since they seem to fall short of my old favorites. But Logan has written a good book for her second novel. I thought both Peter and Emily were wonderful characters and they book seemed to flow fairly well. I hate when authors get off to a great start and lag in the middle. But this author gave me fairly fast moving book throughout the book. They seemed to have good chemistry together not great but good. I am a stickler for chemistry. Some feels forced others have none at all and others have fireworks. This book did not have fireworks but it was still good. I liked the plot of the book, I found it interesting and I liked him be a Runner and not some titled lord. I will be eager to read other books by the author in the future. Good Read!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Romance, mystery, and more..., December 3, 2005

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Connie L. Kemple "Avid Romance Reader" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Kiss Before Dawn (Mass Market Paperback)

I was delighted to see Peter and Emily together again. I had been anxiously waiting to read more from this amazing author. Ms. Logan hooks you from the first page. There is a skillful mix of romance, suspense, and mystery. It was so enjoyable to meet up with all the characters from A Kiss in the Dark again at a new stage in their lives. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and found it hard to put down. I recommend this wonderful read to any romantic. I can't wait to read Ms. Logan's next book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read!!!, December 10, 2005

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Kristi Ahlers (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Kiss Before Dawn (Mass Market Paperback)

Ms. Logan's "A Kiss Before Dawn" was a wonderfully entertaining read. Although this is connected to her first book "A Kiss In The Dark" it is a strong stand alone read and one that will capture readers hearts.

Emily Knight is all grown up now and she has a problem. A big problem. Someone from her past is back and it's not for the greater good. She feels that she must protect her brother and his wife (Tristan and Deidre from AKITD) and if she must turn into a master thief, well steal she shall. That is until her brother brings home her one true heart break.

Peter Quick is now a Bow Street Runner, and he took Emily's heart when he left several years earlier. Once the leader of the Rag-Tag bunch he is now on the right side of the law, and has no idea that the person he's been set to catch is the one woman that he can't have for himself. She's an Earl's sister, he's from the streets. But will their love be denied or will circumstances seperate them?

Emily, Peter, Tristan, Deirdre, and all the rest...specially Benji are back for this page turning read. This was truly a push/pull romance and one that was driven by circumstances, and pride. In other words, a page turner because the reader will be dying to find out just how this will end. Emily and Peter are compelling characters and it was so much fun to visit again with all of our favorite characters from her previous read. Now, if you haven't had a chance to read Ms. Logan's debut effort, fear not you will correct this oversight once you've read this one. Ms. Logan is a star in the making and one author that I will pick up simply because her name is on the cover.

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