Kiss Me Quick (Kiss Me Series, Book 1) [Mass Market Paperback]

Margaret Moore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 29, 2003

The instant Lady Diana Westover spies Edmond Terrington, Viscount Adderley, across a crowded room, the lovely, sheltered miss believes she's found the man she's been searching for. Though she knowsnothing of men, Diana longs to pen a romantic novel. So she resolves to study the darkly handsome, scandalously seductive lord's every move, to experience the pleasures of his soft kisses and sensuous caresses ... all in the name of research.

Who is this infuriating female who is everywhere he turns? Edmond is used to fawning admirers, but this attractive chit seems interested in something other than passion. And the more immune she remains to Edmond's charms, the more enchanted he is by hers. Well, this calls for a serious seduction, for he will be bested by no woman, no matter how bright, witty and delightful! But once he sets Diana's desires gloriously free, how will Edmond contain the yearnings of his own traitorous heart?

Editorial Reviews

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"... a charming and witty Regency tale." -- Old Book Barn Gazette

"...an entertaining Regency romance." -- TheBestReviews.com

Four stars! -- Romantic Times

About the Author

An award-winning author of over fifteen historical romance novels, Margaret began her career at the age of eight when she concocted stories featuring a lovely damsel and a handsome, misunderstood thief. She's had a soft spot for handsome, misunderstood rogues ever since.

Unknowingly pursuing her destiny, Margaret graduated with distinction from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. She also demonstrated a facility for language by winningthe Winston Churchill Silver Medal for public speaking. She now utilizes this gift of the gab by giving workshops for various writing groups, including Romance Writers of America and the Canadian Authors Association.

A past president of Toronto Romance Writers, Margaret lives in Toronto with her husband, two teenagers and two cats.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon (April 29, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060526203
• ISBN-13: 978-0060526207
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,439,228 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 Fun Regency, June 11, 2003

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M. Rondeau (West Springfield, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kiss Me Quick (Kiss Me Series, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

She spotted him across a crowded room.....and so the story goes. -- Lady Diana Westover, daughter of a duke, had lived a sheltered life with her reclusive father on a remote estate. While her upbringing was unusual, it did not lack warmth or love, and along with her father, she developed a love of books. It was also her greatest desire to one-day write a novel that could be published. It was towards that purpose that she studied the darkly handsome and suave Edmond Terrington, Viscount Adderley - as she needed a model for the villain in the novel she was writing and if the gossips were correct the Viscount purported to be a womanizer and rake of the first order would certainly fill the bill.

Edmond, feeling the hairs stand up on the back of his neck sensed he was being spied upon, only to turn and see across the room, the Lady Diana's brilliant and expressive eyes focused on him. From this auspicious beginning, it would be fate that would lead their paths to cross, again and again at which time the very outspoken and intelligent Lady Diana, would best Edmond in some absolutely outrageous conversations that were making him stand up and take notice of this most unusual young woman - a woman who neither swooned, nor simpered, and faced him head on. Each meeting became more and more enlightening and Edmond began to realize that here was a woman who was not swooning over his handsomeness but was seeing in him her very own kindred spirit.

This was my very first novel by this author and I LOVED it! It was such an unusual romance with a damsel who was not noted for her beauty, but very outspoken and extremely intelligent. I don't know when I've enjoyed a heroine more - so very forthright who said EXACTLY what was on her mind and when faced with a predicament that would have most young ladies running scared, she approached her love and demanded an explanation rather than accept the innuendos of people out to discredit him. This had to be one of the most intelligent regency romances I have read in a very long time. Bravo, Ms. Moore - I will be looking forward to reading more from you - hopefully Edmond's friend Brix's story!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fun book with a pair of delightful leads, February 22, 2005

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S. Reader "scibarfan" (Franklin, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kiss Me Quick (Kiss Me Series, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

This is my first Margaret Moore book, but it won't be my last. Diana, an forthright wannabe author, is a refreshing heroine. Edmond's reputation as a libertine and ne'er-do-well is mostly the work of a schoolmate with an ax to grind. In reality, he's a charming, intelligent, honorable man. Only Diana sees past the gossip and the facade to the real man. Their early verbal sparring is great fun, and their growing feelings for each other usually come across realistically. These two will be great friends as well as lovers.

Edmond's friends are interesting and are noticeably set up as future leading men...something I'll be investigating shortly. Only the villain of the piece is also a good secondary character. Diana's Aunt Euphenia had potential, but she needed more space to achieve it. The other aunt was stereotypical. The excerpts from Diana's novel in progress were a nice touch, but there is something a bit off kilter about Diana's test near the end.

Moore uses a great deal of exposition in this book, perhaps too much. I couldn't stay focused, but I'm not sure if that is the fault of the book or other "real life" factors, so I'm not taking points off for that. However, Moore's grammatical errors -- especially prevalent early in the book--irked this English major. Nevertheless, the book not only has interesting characters in an engaging romance, but also an insightful look into the process of writing. Most writers will identify with Diana's struggles and though processes.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Why you should pay heed to your fellow readers.., June 6, 2003

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This review is from: Kiss Me Quick (Kiss Me Series, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

I went into this book knowing exactly what to expect. I found the characters of Diana Westover, her two aunts to be pretty endearing. Lord Adderley, Edmond Terrington is a sensual, caring guy who can belt out one-liners (especially when in the vicinty of buddy Brix). Though the characters never really reached out and grabbed me they were entertaining and yes last half of the book was rushed and the ending left me feeling let down.