Lord Midnight [Kindle Edition]

Donna Cummings (Author)

Book Description

Gabriel DeVault, a dashing highwayman, lives to avenge himself against the uncle who stole his title and tried to kill him as a child. One night's robbery yields unexpected riches when his uncle's spirited bride-to-be falls into Gabriel's arms. Now his plans for vengeance include seduction of the innocent miss, in the home that once was his own.

Marisa Dunsmore is blackmailed into wedding the cold and calculating Edmund DeVault, Lord Westbrook, to protect her beloved aunt. When her attempts to escape the upcoming marriage fail, she turns for help to the man she knows as Lord Midnight, entrusting him with her love, and her future.

Soon Gabriel must choose: saving the woman who stole his heart, or destroying the man who stole his life.

Editorial Reviews

Review

4.5 stars and Top Pick Award from Risqué Reviews

"Top Pick Rose" at Romance Reader at Heart
 
February "Sizzling Read of the Month" at Sizzling Hot Book Reviews

"With dashing highwaymen, dark plots of revenge and lively adventure, LORD MIDNIGHT is an enjoyable read with a great pair of lead characters." -- Bridget at The Romance Reviews (TRR)

"I loved this book - it has a dashing highwayman, an evil uncle with a nefarious plot, a beautiful damsel that needs rescuing....sort of, and a whole host of colorful characters." -- Barb at Sugarbeat's Books 

"By the end of chapter one, I was hooked on Lord Midnight by Donna Cummings." -- Lady McNeill at Mrs. Condit Reads Books

"Grab Lord Midnight and be prepared for a fun historical romp. It has all the ingredients needed: a damsel in distress, a hero disguised as a villain, and a villain disguised as an honorable man; love, passion and misunderstandings to overcome." -- Sizzling Hot Book Reviews

Product Details

• File Size: 483 KB
• Print Length: 271 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B006PG53U0
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,238 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting Read September 6, 2012

By Liz @ Fictional Candy

Format:Kindle Edition

I don't normally read historical romance... heck, historical anything. I can probably count the number of books on two hands. I'm a modern girl, I like the ease of modern conveniences. But like I've said, occasionally I like to try to broaden my horizons. Enter Lord Midnight.

This book was really exciting for me from beginning to end! It caught me by surprise, I wasn't expecting characters that I cared for, beautiful scenery, and drama to rival any other. There were words and terms that I don't understand, since I don't read this genre. But whatever I guessed at what they were was probably not too far off. I didn't find it difficult to follow at all. The storyline moves swiftly and I found myself excited each time I could pick up my kindle and resume reading.

"I, too, have a need to be more singular than the other ladies of my acquaintance, " she said.
"That requires no effort, Angel. I can assure you of that, " he said with utter sincerity. He looked into her eyes once more, and nearly cried out at the trust shining back at him.

Ok, the goods. Gabriel. Whew! He was perfect! He has a lot of tragedy in his past, and he is out for revenge. He is dashing and sexy, intelligent and romantic. I think I've developed a thing for highwaymen! He is a bit hardened by the past, but inside still beats the heart of a lion. And once he meets his lioness, well, all bets are off. He was everything I hope for in a leading man. He definitely made me want to swoon!

And then we have Marisa. She has the unfortunate luck of being a woman in a time when women don't really get to make their own choices regarding almost everything.... She is about to be married to Lord Westbrook, a man who appears to be wonderful but you definitely know something slimey is below the surface. But she is not going to just go into a marriage without a fight. She is intelligent and cunning, and for every plan that gets destroyed to free her from her invisible cage, she devises a new plan. I really liked Marisa quite a bit. Marisa is in truth nothing like she appears. The times and circumstances dictate that she should be demure and obedient. But in actuality she is strong, intelligent, and surprisingly independent.

As the story went on, and Marisa and Gabriel got to know each other a bit more I really found myself caring for them more as a pair. I wanted so badly for them to be together. And of course I can't blow the secret, but I can say that when these two get together sparks fly!

Lord Westbrook... he certainly is a vile man. He is more than just two-faced, he has multiple faces. I didn't like him, and he made my skin crawl. In my mind he is a terrific villain, because at no point did I ever feel like "oh, I like the bad boy!". Oh no, he garnered no sympathy or warm feelings from me. Every word and every move he made I felt like I had to watch for ulterior motives and sneaky behavior.

This is definitely a story I would recommend to my friends, whether or not they read the genre. Surprises and twists were plentiful. Some of the events made me cheer! I am definitely impressed and a new fan of the author, Donna Cummings. Read more ›

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Charming historical romance December 28, 2011

By Serena Bell

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I had a great time with this book! I loved the premise, and the book lives up. The villain is so memorable he nearly (but not quite) steals the show from the dashing highwayman hero and engagingly strong-willed heroine. The love scenes are warm and funny, and the heroine, despite her general willingness to depart from conventional behavior, is believably innocent. At times, I doubted that the hero & heroine could have bucked societal rules as thoroughly as they did and still have managed to pull off their happily-ever-after, but ultimately I went along for the ride because the story was so well told.

(And a bonus note: It's the cleanest, best-edited self-pubbed book I have ever laid eyes on. It's cleaner than most traditionally published books.)

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this highwayman! August 15, 2012

By G. Vail

Format:Kindle Edition

Ms. Cummings delivers the wonderful story of a charming highwayman hero and the not easily frightened woman who changes his life. Fascinating secondary characters, including a despicable villain, round out this fun read that kept me flipping the pages well into the night.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Marisa and the dashing Highwayman March 23, 2012

By Barbara Hightower VINE™ VOICE

Format:Kindle Edition

Marisa is trying everything she can think of not to marry Edmund, Lord Westbrook. Nothing seems to work until on the way to Lord Westbrook's home the carriage was stopped by highwayman. She even tries to go with them to the horror of her brother. The highwayman take what they were looking for, the kinds jewels. The carriage is sent on to Westbrook.

When Edmund finds out the jewels are missing he gets really nervous and starts pushing the wedding even more. Will Marisa get out of the marriage? Will someone save her? Will she find true love?

What a delightful read Lord Midnight is. I did not want to stop reading each night. The book is fast paced and a real page turner. The characters are well written the plot is entertaining to say the least. There are some funny parts in the story that keep the banter going. Donna is one of my favorite romance authors. This is the first book I have read by her and want to read more.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Rousing Good Read! July 3, 2012

By Mae Clair

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Do you like fairy-tale romances? HEAs? Dashing heroes and capable, yet beguilingly innocent, heroines? If so, you'll love this story! Heroine Marissa Dunsmore's wretched father has promised her hand to the despicable Lord Westbrook, a man who feigns charm on the outside while harboring a dark and nasty soul. Marissa is a breath of fresh air - - guileless yet determined, constantly plotting a means to escape her fate while skillfully (and entertainingly) playing a scatterbrain when it suits her. I loved how she had most of the men in the novel thinking her empty-headed when she was, in fact, scheming against them.

Gabriel DeVault is a daring (and sexy!) highwayman with a secret past and a score to settle. He finds himself sidetracked and bewitched by her charms. I'm a sucker for a highwayman, and Gabriel made my heart melt. Not only is he deliciously romantic and tender, but he pulls off cavalier with swoon-worthy flair in the title role of `Lord Midnight.'

This is a rousing good read with a villain you love to hate, a hero and heroine who make you cheer, and a host of supporting characters who touch your heart. The romance scenes are sexy and sweet, and the plot threads all neatly tied together at the end for a thoroughly satisfying read. A gem!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars DELICIOUS & well written; character driven; with secondary characters well-developed and waiting for their own HEA! April 17, 2012

By bookworm2bookworm

Format:Kindle Edition

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

What a great story this was! We have a heroine, Marisa Dunsmore, who is betrothed to Lord Westbrook, who is the uncle to our hero, Gabriel DeVault, AKA Lord Midnight, and who is thought to be dead.

Marisa is not so happy with this forced arrangement by her father, but she has no choice if she's to protect her aunt. As she and her brother are en route to Westbrooke Hall in order for her to spend some time with Lord Westbrooke, they are intercepted and robbed by a highwayman, and the encounter makes a lasting impression on both Marisa and Gabriel.

The romance between Gabriel and Marisa was sweet yet passionate, and the developing friendship, which, in turn, leads both to fall in love with one another, was very believable and a smart move on behalf of the author.

I'm giving this story a Top Pick rose because it's well written with three-dimensional characters (and some secondary ones that are memorable as well), fast paced with witty dialogue, and in one word: DELICIOUS.

Melanie

More About the Author

I have worked as an attorney, a tasting-room manager at a winery, and the owner of a retail business, but nothing beats the thrill of writing humorously-ever-after romances.

I reside in New England, although I fantasize about spending the rest of my days in a tropical locale, wearing flip flops year-round, or in Regency London, scandalizing the ton.

You can find me on Twitter and Facebook, talking about coffee and writing. I'm also on Goodreads and the Heroes and Heartbreakers blog, chatting about my favorite romance books.

There is more info about me, and my upcoming books, at my website: www.AllAboutTheWriting.com.