Mistaken Kiss (Zebra Regency Romance) [Paperback]

Kathleen Baldwin (Author)

Book Description

Series: Zebra Regency Romance | Publication Date: January 1, 2005

If only Willa hadn't removed her spectacles before kissing her prospective fiancé. When she accidentally kisses Alex Braeburn, her staid rational world flips upside down. Logic tells her to stay away from the handsome Corinthian. But how can she resist one more tantalizing kiss before settling back into her dreary life forever? Impossible, especially when her mischievous Aunt Honore has other ideas

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"Kathleen Baldwin evokes some very tender moments ...in this warm and charming tale." 4 ½ stars -- Romantic Times, January 2005

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Zebra (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821777467
• ISBN-13: 978-0821777466
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,355,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming and funny, January 25, 2005

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booksforabuck "BooksForABuck" (Long Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mistaken Kiss (Zebra Regency Romance) (Paperback)

Troubled by the expense and bother of providing a 'season' for his sister Willa Linnet, Jerome thinks an engagement to his best friend, Daniel Braeburn is the perfect solution. Willa is definitely not so sure--she's known Daniel for years, but he's never stirred her blood. Still, she resolves to give him a chance--if his kisses stir her passion, she'll agree to the marriage. Unfortunately, Willa is nearsighted--and mistakes Alexander Braeburn, a notorious scapegrace and gambler, for his brother. Worse, once she's kissed Alexander, she knows Daniel's kisses will never compare.

When Willa's aunt Honore swoops in with the proposal that Willa become her mentor, this seems like the perfect escape for Willa--and for her brother. But Honore has her own ideas--and these ideas are definitely not in keeping with the restrictive rules of polite society. When rumors spread that Willa will become Honore's heir, impoverished gentlemen start to pay attention--and Alex starts finding reasons to spend time with Willa--although he assures himself he is certainly not looking to take a wife.

Author Kathleen Baldwin combines humor and romance in a savory concoction. The outrageous Aunt Honore is a terrific character--and certain to return with more matchmaking and troublemaking. Willa, with her practical nature and training in philosophy, makes for an engaging and memorable character.

Fans of the Regency Romance won't go wrong with MISTAKEN KISS.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BRAVA!, January 4, 2005

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Detra Fitch (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mistaken Kiss (Zebra Regency Romance) (Paperback)

Wilhemina "Willa" Linnet is the younger sister of a country vicar. Now of age and due a Season in London, her brother makes it obvious that he did not wish to spend the money for her to have a Season. Sir Daniel Braeburn offers for her hand, not out of any love or passion, but as a practical solution to her brother, Jerome. Logical Willa decides to test her prospective fiancé before committing herself. To that end, upon seeing a man in the garden and thinking it to be Daniel she takes off her spectacles and begs a kiss. However, it is not Daniel who kisses her, but his prodigal brother, Alexander. Willa's experimental results: No wedding! Daniel cannot compare to the heat and desire Alex stirs within her.

Alexander "Alex" Braeburn is dozing in the garden. When the shapely young beauty begs for his kiss, he believes himself dreaming and obliges her ... more than once. But a lady such as Willa is made for marriage and he has no interest in such. Once back in London, he can forget all about her.

Enter Willa's Aunt Honore! Lady Alameda takes Willa as her protégée and whisks her off to London for a Season. Having seen the tender Willa and Alex have for each other, but neither admitting such to themselves, Honore decides to play matchmaker. (And she does it so well!)

Sure enough, Alex claims he has no desire to marry, yet as others begin to vie for her affections (even his own two best friends), Alex realizes that losing Willa to anyone else would be the greatest mistake of all.

***** Wonderful reading for Regency fans! The author created a strong character, Willa, and gave her a brain to match. No simpering, faint-hearted miss here! With some fun and witty times, a bit of romance, and some magical moments, this novel is gem! This story will remain in your thoughts long after you finish reading it. BRAVA! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BRAVA!, December 28, 2004

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Detra Fitch (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mistaken Kiss (Zebra Regency Romance) (Paperback)

Wilhemina "Willa" Linnet is the younger sister of a country vicar. Now of age and due a Season in London, her brother makes it obvious that he did not wish to spend the money for her to have a Season. Sir Daniel Braeburn offers for her hand, not out of any love or passion, but as a practical solution to her brother, Jerome. Logical Willa decides to test her prospective fiancé before committing herself. To that end, upon seeing a man in the garden and thinking it to be Daniel she takes off her spectacles and begs a kiss. However, it is not Daniel who kisses her, but his prodigal brother, Alexander. Willa's experimental results: No wedding! Daniel cannot compare to the heat and desire Alex stirs within her.

Alexander "Alex" Braeburn is dozing in the garden. When the shapely young beauty begs for his kiss, he believes himself dreaming and obliges her ... more than once. But a lady such as Willa is made for marriage and he has no interest in such. Once back in London, he can forget all about her.

Enter Willa's Aunt Honore! Lady Alameda takes Willa as her protégée and whisks her off to London for a Season. Having seen the tender Willa and Alex have for each other, but neither admitting such to themselves, Honore decides to play matchmaker. (And she does it so well!)

Sure enough, Alex claims he has no desire to marry, yet as others begin to vie for her affections (even his own two best friends), Alex realizes that losing Willa to anyone else would be the greatest mistake of all.

***** Wonderful reading for Regency fans! The author created a strong character, Willa, and gave her a brain to match. No simpering, faint-hearted miss here! With some fun and witty times, a bit of romance, and some magical moments, this novel is gem! This story will remain in your thoughts long after you finish reading it. BRAVA! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.