The Highwayman - Kerrigan Byrne

The Highwayman

By Kerrigan Byrne

  • Release Date: 2015-09-01
  • Genre: Historical Romance
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 265 Ratings
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Description

A Library Journal Best Book of 2015
A Library Journal Summer Spotlight Title

They're rebels, scoundrels, and blackguards-dark, dashing men on the wrong side of the law. But for the women who love them, a hint of danger only makes the heart beat faster, in the stunning debut historical romance The Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne.

STEALING BEAUTY
Dorian Blackwell, the Blackheart of Ben More, is a ruthless villain. Scarred and hard-hearted, Dorian is one of Victorian London's wealthiest, most influential men who will stop at nothing to wreak vengeance on those who've wronged him...and will fight to the death to seize what he wants. The lovely, still innocent widow Farah Leigh Mackenzie is no exception-and soon Dorian whisks the beautiful lass away to his sanctuary in the wild Highlands...

COURTING DESIRE
But Farah is no one's puppet. She possesses a powerful secret-one that threatens her very life. When being held captive by Dorian proves to be the only way to keep Farah safe from those who would see her dead, Dorian makes Farah a scandalous proposition: marry him for protection in exchange for using her secret to help him exact revenge on his enemies. But what the Blackheart of Ben More never could have imagined is that Farah has terms of her own, igniting a tempestuous desire that consumes them both. Could it be that the woman he captured is the only one who can touch the black heart he'd long thought dead?

Reviews

  • Sophisticated and edgy

    5
    By Jüsh15
    At its best points, The Highwayman reads more like a Gabaldon novel. The content is original, the story is compelling, and multiple characters are fleshed out much more than in your typical Regency Romance. I love the books where the drama comes from the possible ruination of our heroine by the rumor of a stolen kiss. However, that’s not what you’ll get here. It’s darker and deals with sophisticated content. This is an exciting and compelling read. Because so much of the book is at a higher level, it’s jarring and disappointing that the last two chapters are much more in keeping with our typical Regency bonbon. But it’s still on par with other five-star romances.

  • The Highwayman

    5
    By Karen Fields
    This is one of the best stories I have read. I couldn’t wait to read the next page. It’s a wonderful story of intrigue and love. Steamy too.

  • The Highwayman

    3
    By Villamontemares456
    This is a book which although at first seems well written the story line is too far fetched to accomplish what all fictional stories try to achieve namely to be believable. The language is too modern particularly when male characters step out of their comfort zones and start cursing 21 Century swear words like the F word which were not in use at the time. The author should read Historical Romance writers like Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Theresa Romain to name a few, the research undertaken by these writers is reflected in their historical settings and their marvellous dialogues and scripts which reflect the period era bringing the language alive and true. I understand the layers that the above mentioned writers bring to their writings which cannot be duplicated unless a great deal of of real historical research and study is carried out, nevertheless within its linguistics limitations the book is entertaining and provides some escapism.

  • Great book!

    5
    By Yvette Br.
    This was my first Kerrigan Byrne book and it was amazing. I loved Dorians backstory even though it was so sad. It really connected me to him and all of the side characters. I loved Farrah as well. She was so strong and loving. This book pulled me in from the first page. The writing and characters are great. I thought it was so sweet that he called Farrah “My Fairy”. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.

  • The Highwaymen

    5
    By Dale Mom
    WOW

  • Amazing

    5
    By TrayDNP16
    This story is beyond amazing. Full of mystery and intrigue. The hero and heroine’s trip their HEA is one you will want to take again and again!!!!

  • The highway man

    5
    By Romancer505
    Fantastic

  • A must read and re-read

    5
    By Jnelle87
    What an author. This was a deep, dark and emotional story. You really get to know the characters and feel like you become a part of the story. The author did a great job with every character in the book without taking away from the two lead characters. She has great talent with her style and her history seems to be on point. A truly amazing book- I can't wait to read it again.

  • Excellent

    5
    By Frederika2
    I read this based on a review, and I'm very glad I did. Not only exciting, but a well developed and complex story. I really enjoyed tis, can't wait for the next in the series.

  • The Highwayman

    5
    By effiemea
    Fantastic,spellbinding,unable to put it down!!

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