She was looking for adventure… Lady Rosamunde Stanley just never expected in the form of a kidnapping. Well, an almost-kidnapping. The dastardly man only went and took the wrong woman! But she soon discovers the dark, handsome man is not quite the terrible rogue she thinks him to be and she decides to put his experience to use. Her uncle has gone missing and no one believes her when she says … when she says he’s in trouble. Can she persuade Russell to help?
Russell might have kidnapped her, but he has no intention of keeping her. Even if the heat between them is driving him out of his wits and her crazy family makes him long for things a battle-hardened orphan like him should never want.
Their societal divide isn’t the only reason to keep his distance. Rosamunde is a bloody knife-carrying, picklock-wielding madwoman.
A far too appealing madwoman…
He’s not the only one struggling. Rosamunde is finding it just as difficult to fight the attraction, despite knowing it is most likely her over-active imagination leading her down this path. Somehow, she must keep her head around the most exciting man she’s ever met.
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What Happens When You “Kidnap” the Wrong “Victim”?
While I sometimes have problems with this author’s books, I absolutely loved the first book in this series and was looking forward to the next. I’m happy to say that I was not disappointed. The series has a fun concept. The heroes are all part of the Kidnap Club; they help women escape from bad circumstances, typically an unwanted marriage or a damaged reputation. But this one goes horribly wrong when the hero grabs the wrong woman! Her cousin was the one who hired them. This first scene of the kidnap attempt was so well done that I read it through more than once because it was so enjoyable and I wanted to pick up on the nuances of it.
Before that, though, we met the heroine, whom I absolutely adored. She’s a young widowed bluestocking dreamer. She was married at a young age to a much older man. The marriage was fine, but it had no spark. Now that she is some years past his death, her mother and aunts are making pests of themselves, trying to wed her to another ancient, wealthy man. She’s not even certain if she wants to remarry, but she certainly knows she doesn’t want a repeat of her first marriage. I love how the author made it so that she came across as both intelligent and a daydreamer. Her life is so constricted and mundane that she escapes into books, both fiction and nonfiction, and is apt to daydream about grand adventures (with pirates, archaeologists, and Highlanders, LOL!) while hearing the same-old, same-old from her mother and aunts.
We see the kidnapping from the hero’s perspective, and he is expecting a willing and complicit “victim.” He doesn’t expect her to violently resist, going so far as to attempt to stab him with a pen knife she had hidden in her garter or leap out of a moving carriage. Only when she comes to at a wayside inn he brought her to after her injury (hitting her head during that leap) does it all become clear. But it certainly gets more fascinating when this incorrect “victim” decides that she might want to go along with what was her cousin’s scheme. As you can tell, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the previous one in the series. If you like your Regency romance to be a little different, this book and the previous one may very well fill the bill.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
Yum and wow, what a thrilling, joyful story! These two might just be my favorite couple ever, though Nash and Grace from the previous book are running close behind. This series is turning out to be absolutely wonderful, especially for people who hate manufactured angst. These characters don’t let life slow them down and make refreshingly tasty lemonade out of all the lemons thrown their way. I additionally liked the fact that there weren’t actually any bad guys in this book aside from a few minor characters, since the quest to find her uncle was the de facto antagonist. I generally enjoy everything Samantha Holt writes, but this book and series are brilliant.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
STEALING THE HEIRESS is the second book in The Kidnap Club series. Each will stand on its own, but I recommend reading them all and in the order of release.
Spending time with Lady Rosamunde’s family is its own unique three-ringed circus, but that’s not enough adventure for her. She daydreams of pirates and Egyptian archeologists whisking her away on fanciful escapades.
Luckily, she is accidentally the unintended victim of a Kidnap Club quest when her cousin accepts the right proposal and fails to cancel the orders in time. Now, doesn’t that sound like the foolishness that would happen to me (or you) if we tried to set ourselves up for a kidnapping?
I loved the banter between Rosie and Russell. I loved the playful blackmail to get him to do what she wanted. I loved that Rosie loved her Uncle Albert so much – even if the rest of the family didn’t understand it was obvious that she and Uncle Albert were two peas from one pod.
I loved that Rosamunde wasn’t a simpering innocent. She is a widow with no time for foolish innocence or games, though she is still a proper and respectable lady. Not an easy line to hold even in modern times (maybe harder now).
The story was fun… capital F, Fun. There are only three men in The Kidnap Club. Two have fallen. The third is a duke. I can’t wait! The bigger they are…. And the other two have already fallen hard, so this should be really good!
Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC via Booksprout, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: STEALING THE HEIRESS
Series: The Kidnap Club #2
Category /Genre: Historical Romance
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: received as an unedited ARC / errors excused
Received from: Samantha Holt
This is the second book in The Kidnap Club series. I loved the first book and this one is just as good, if not better! Rosie is a young widow and an heiress, and she is yearning for adventure. Russell is a self-made success, growing up as an orphan and using his intelligence and energy to make himself quite a wealthy man. He is a member of the Kidnap Club and while performing his duties, he meets Rosie. He soon discovers Rosie is quite a force to be reckoned with. This book is filled with so much adventure, action, and romance that I was captivated and engaged right from the beginning till the very end. Both Rosie and Russell were such charismatic characters and had amazing chemistry. The storyline was entertaining and flowed very nicely. This is a really well-written book and I am looking forward to reading more of this series!
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A kidnapping gone wrong. Or did it?
This is book two in The Kidnap Club series by Samantha Holt.
Rosamunde “Rosie” Stanley is a young widow that has always wanted an adventure. Little did she know that she was about to get the adventure of her life by being kidnapped. Rosie has been trying to convince her family that her eccentric uncle is missing. After the debacle of her kidnapping, she convinces her kidnapper to help her find him as repayment for the scare she went through.
Marcus Russell is a member of The Kidnap Club. He’s been hired to kidnap a young woman. He did not find out until it was too late that the woman he took was the wrong one. She tried escaping and hurt herself. Since he feels responsible he agrees to help her find her missing uncle.
The two of them set off to find her uncle and have an adventure of their own.
Marcus is an orphan and ex-military man who has made his own way through life and became rich through investments. He doesn’t think he’s good enough for a viscountess. Rosie just wants to find her uncle and have adventures for now.
This is a well written engaging story with lovable characters, witty exchanges that’ll make you laugh, a woman with a penchant for carrying knives, lots of dogs and a loud, boisturess family.
I truly enjoyed this book and look forward to the next one in the series.
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This is the second book in the series. In this read, you have to hold on tight to keep up with the twists and turns in the story. The characters are well developed.
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Really enjoyed this action packed, sexy, fun and engaging journey filled with exciting charters, witty dialog, heart racing twists and undeniable passion. A great read from beginning to end and so had to put down.
A young lady minding her own business accidentally gets kidnapped by a guy who is hired to kidnap by the women who wants to be kidnapped. When he realizes he’s got.the wrong women she ends up hiring him to help find her uncle. They end up fallng in love. I loved this book
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I have enjoyed a lot of Samantha Holt’s books, but this is by far a favorite. It was fun and entertaining, it was hot and passionate, it was interesting and intriguing. I’m afraid to say much because I don’t want to spoil the books for others.
The characters were fabulous. Russell was one of my favorite hero types. The hard working and loner that thinks he can survive alone. Rosamund was brilliant. She was the best heroine. So positive, determined, and loving. She stayed consistent through out the book. Didn’t become a ninny at times. This is such a wonderful series and I look forward to Guy being brought to his knees next.
Stealing the Heiress by Samantha Holt is the 2nd book in The Kidnap Club Series. This is the story of Rosamunde ‘Rosie’ and Marcus Russell . I have read the previous book but did feel that this can be a standalone book. Rosie is a widower who was married for a short period of time to a old man. Now her family would like her to marry again but Rosie is wanting some kind of adventure to stimulate her life. Russell is on a job to kidnap a certain women for the Kidnap Club. But he mistakenly takes Rosie which starts an adventure for both of them. I enjoyed this book and this author’s writing.
Who knew getting accidentally kidnapped would turn into finding love. When Russell accidentally kidnaps Rosie that is exactly what happened but it wasn’t an easy journey of love. This is a steamy, engaging story with well developed characters and great banter. This is book two and a great addition to The Kidnap Club series. I definitely recommend this book and this series to everyone who loves a great read.
Loved the banter and carefree attitude of the H/h. Our h is not one to do needlepoint or play an instrument, she seeks adventure as her beloved Uncle does. She has a closeness with this uncle and knows something is wrong because he has not written her. Of course, her family are not concerned because he has a wondering soul.
Our H meets up with her when he thinks she is someone else and kidnaps her by mistake and then the fun begins. I can’t tell you how many times I laughed over their exchanges and how she always seems to have a knife handy to save herself.
There is some sad aspects related to our H and a major discovery that was a twist I didn’t see coming – in a good way. I enjoyed when an author leads us down a path and we think – I know what is around the bend – BUT OH NO, you’d be incorrect – lol. Certainly kept the story interesting!
There is lovemaking, outside of marriage, heat level 4 out of 5. I realized this is so different for everyone because I didn’t find it erotic or vulgar but others may. It doesn’t last for chapter’s, but is mildly descriptive. The Lord’s name is used in vain several times.
We are treated to suspense, mild violence, get dialogue, wonderful main and secondary character’s and surprises. There is a secret the h discovers and leads the H to run away because she kept it from him. Thank goodness this doesn’t last long,
No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, romance and spice. I recommend this story and author. I own 36 stories by her so she is a favorite writer of mine. (ljb)
Entertaining and interesting characters tell an engaging story. Love a good romance and following the journey of the characters. Historical based story is fun to read. Good read.
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A delightful, humourous, laugh out loud romance with a little mystery and suspense thrown in that Samantha Holt’s magical pen always guarantees!
Rosamunde was a dreamer. She knew one day a swashbuckling pirate would come through the door ready to take her with him… or no, maybe a braw Scotsman who would demand she come to his castle. Little did she know she was about to undertake a ride of a lifetime!
Rosamunde and her aunt Petunia (oh yes!!) were on their way to visit one of her aunt’s friends, when the carriage was stopped at gunpoint.
Russell was waiting for the carriage so he could “kidnap” the lady that needed rescuing. The problem was she fought him and almost stabbed him with her knife! I want to tell you the entire scene as he took off with her and got her in is carriage and what happened next. I could not help laughing!!
“The Kidnap Club made a rule. They did not touch the women they took.” “And he was not, under any circumstances, going to lust over this woman.”
I will leave you with that and urge you to read this wonderful story that I seriously could not put down once I read the first page! Loved it!
By chance Rosemunde found a way to resolve a burning problem she is facing. She has done what she could to draw attention to the problem but no one is listening. Time for something unconventional.
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I love Samantha Holt and the books that she writes! Her books are always so engaging and with original storylines! Marcus Russell has joined a unique set of gentlemen that kidnap women and spirit them away from unwanted and untenable situations and get them to a place where they can safely start a new life. He has been contracted to kidnap Lady Rosamunde Stanley for just such a purpose. At least that is whom he thought he was to kidnap! Oops! Did he grab the wrong woman because the spitfire he now has in his charge most definitely does not want to be there! Now, what does he do? Come along on a wild and wonderful journey of adventure and love with Marcus and Rosamunde as they discover the HEA neither one thought that they had wanted!!
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Another one of the kidnap club falls in love. Russel kidnaps the wrong lady. Rosamunde is looking for an adventure but getting kidnapped was not it. She is a dreamer. Getting kidnapped by Russel gives her the opportunity to have him help her search for her uncle. This is a funny story filled with witty conversations. Russel and Rosie go on a wild adventure as the search for her uncle going to dives and across the country. As they spend time together they all in love as Russel discovers things he never knew about himself.
Rosemunde Stanley Rothmere was tired of people trying to marry her off yet again. When her older husband passed after a short marriage, she wasn’t in a hurry to get back into a relationship. She wanted excitement, mystery, something to liven up her boring life. Her dreams have become her saving grace, filled with brawny highlanders and roguish pirates. Taking her cousin’s place on a weekend outing with her aunt leaves her life in peril, or does it?
Marcus Russell has been working for the kidnap club for a while and this latest job should be pretty standard. What he doesn’t expect though, is the spitfire he grabs for this mission. She doesn’t seem to want to follow through on her kidnapping arrangement at all. He finds out why soon after their escape, he’s grabbed the wrong woman.
Rosemunde was intrigued by the kidnap club and also with Russell. She convinced him to help her locate her wayward Uncle Albert. She was convinced, though no one else in her family seemed to be, that her dear uncle was missing and not simply on holiday. And while she was spending time with Russell, she could pepper him with questions. She was curious to know more about what the men did, and the women that asked for their help. Russell agreed to help her, much to his own dismay, but was that really what he wanted? Make no attachments was his motto, but Rosemunde made him stop and rethink those words often.
When Rosemunde finds out a secret about Russell, will she share it in hopes it brings him great happiness? Or hide it from him to spare him possible pain? I voluntarily read an advance copy without expectation for review. All opinions expressed are my own. Another wonderful read by the author. I loved revisiting old characters and seeing what they are up to now.
Rosamunde was a bit of a loose cannon. She was accidentally kidnapped by Russell when it was supposed to be her cousin and in return for keeping silence about his secret kidnap club, she enlists help to find her uncle, but she rushes into things and places without thinking about the risks to her person and her reputation like gentleman’s clubs and bars in the bad side of London. She certainly had the adventure she always wanted in this book. I did like her giant handbag that had all kinds of things in it like a lockpick and rope. Her family provides a lot of humor with all the dogs and meddling in each other’s lives.
What can I say, but I enjoyed this book. It is the 2nd book in the Kidnap Club series, but it is a stand-alone book. This book is about Russell and Rosamunde (Rosie), they meet when Russell kidnaps Rosamunde in error. The two of them have a strong attraction to each other. There is heat but there is also cuteness. There were parts in this book had me laughing. When Russell meets Rosamunde’s family is so much fun. This was an easy smooth read I know everyone will enjoy.
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