A Kiss in the Dark [Mass Market Paperback]

Kimberly Logan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2005

Deirdre Wilks, the infamous Viscountess Rotherby, is shunned by the ton, who whisper behind closed doors of her shadowy past. And now every hope she harbors of repairing her reputation is at risk when a desperate, dashing gentleman comes to her for aid.

He has heard the rumors ... but fearing for his sister, vanished somewhere in London's disreputable corners, Lord Tristan Knight must seek help from the mysterious beauty. Although her intentions are cloaked, Deirdre's warm heart and enchanting face are more befitting an angel than a sinner. And soon, Tristan realizes he can never relinquish this bold and remarkable woman.

Yet Deirdre must guard a secret –– a shocking truth that, once revealed, could destroy the passionate love he has brought into her life.

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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 (March 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060751878
• ISBN-13: 978-0060751876
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,415,928 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding New Author !!! Splendidly Original Story, February 28, 2005

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M. Rondeau (West Springfield, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Kiss in the Dark (Mass Market Paperback)

Tristan Knight, the Earl of Ellington had heard rumors regarding the notorious widow the Viscountess Rotherby, so when his butler suggested he seek her help in locating his runaway sister he hesitated, but nearly at the end of his rope with no where else to turn, he finally did seek her out. Assuming the worst sort of jaded woman he was quite amazed when his preconceived notions, based on gossip and innuendo, found him facing a beautiful and regally composed young woman instead of the shrewish golddigger he'd conjured up in his mind. Tristan was even more surprised that even in his stressed and desperate circumstances, her very presence aroused in him an intense physical awareness that no woman ever had before.

Deirdre Wilks, the Viscountess Rotherby, was not born to the privileged life she now led, quite the contrary. Her first meeting with the Earl of Ellington, was for her, a life defining moment. It had been 13 long years but she could never forget the handsome young man with the violet eyes holding his dying mother in his arms, and long buried memories came rushing back as she waited to be unmasked. Fearing the recognition which would surely lead to his contempt, she wanted only to be rid of him and refused him her assistance. After a sleepless night, realizing that she was a child when he'd last seen her on that fateful day - she was compelled to help -- she owed him! Deirdre then became his guide through the shadowy alleyways of Tothill Fields, a very dangerous area of the city. Using her contacts they would try to discover information in finding his sister. Forming an uneasy truce, the undeniable chemistry between them grew and although totally intrigued by the woman, Tristan was more than curious over her familiarity with the seedy side of London. As their passion grew, a very old and dangerous enemy from Deidre's past resurfaced in her life that could destroy her newly forged love affair as her past came back to haunt her.

*** This was an awfully good and original read! It was written with an amazing level of intensity and feeling that my heart was pumping furiously with both the palatable passion and the keen sense of danger infused in the story. Deirdre was a beautifully crafted heroine who the reader will immediately want to stand up and cheer for as well as her hero Tristan. The skillfully created secondary characters - members of the Rag Tag gang (Benji will just steal your heart) - also added a wonderful depth of caring and amusement and as Deirdre took them into her heart, the readers, I'm sure, will follow suit. This was not a typical light regency read and is most certainly worthy of the RWA's 2004 Golden Heart award! --- I heartily recommend to all lovers of historical romances to discover this new talent in this genre.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A New Voice To Watch In Romance!!!, July 28, 2005

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

Ms. Logan's debut effort will leave the reader speechless! This is a fresh new voice in the industry that has a gifted way of telling a unique story without leaving any details unturned. The result...a well balanced read that will stay with readers long after the book is done.

Viscountess Rotherby has a secret. One that she protects as well as she can while helping those in need. Her secret though is about to be exposed when Lord Tristan Knight comes to her door requesting help in locating his run-a-way sister. It's thought to be believed that she has entered Tothill Fields. Deirdre at first refuses to help but her soft heart and giving nature won't let her turn her back on the handsome "knight" that has asked for help. See...what Tristan doesn't know is that he and Deirdre share a past. One, that haunts Deirdre. This is her way of making things right. But, there's a problem. She is falling for the handsome Tristan, falling hard. Will she be able to walk away from him once they find his sister?

Ms. Logan has seamlessly blended all the details that she has included into this read into a story that entertains. Her storyline is fresh and romantic, and her characters are larger than life. Tristan is a remarkable hero, and his love for his sister, grief and personal issues totally shape the man that he is on the pages. Deirdre is a herione that you can't help but cheer for. I truly would like to come back and visit with this group again...especially Peter from the Rag-Tag bunch. I think there is a hero in the making there.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good, April 22, 2005

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Alena "alenabean" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Kiss in the Dark (Mass Market Paperback)

There are pleanty of plot summaries here so I will just give my review. I really did like that this novel was different than the average romance. The characters were interesting and deep. The relationship was cute and developed well. I loved the added story of Emily (our Her's sister) and being able to see the story from her point of view as well. I admit that I was a bit disappointed with the predictibility of the ending...but it was so well written that it didn't matter once. This book is a quick and origional read!