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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Loved the story. It is a great read, well written and entertaining. It all starts with the wrong woman being kidnapped which leads Rosamunde to start on an adventure. Nothing seems to spoil her day, she sees the best in any situation and when it is discovered she was not the intended victim, she strikes a deal with Russell, the kidnapper, to assist her in the hunt for her uncle. There are comical moments which only add to the story. The kidnappings are not typical in that the supposed victim is the one who hired the kidnappers. It makes for an enjoyable read and there is a lot more going on in this story. It is a wonderful read and I would highly recommend it.
The second book in The Kidnap Club a well written story with a very good storyline. Lady Rosamunde/ Rosie Stanley a widow just can not stay out of trouble, she is one feisty woman who will not back down even when she gets kidnapped by Marcus Russell. They go on quite the adventure together. I could not stop laughing as I read. I want to read the next book.
I enjoyed reading Stealing the Heiress. It was an easy book to read and had an enjoyable storyline. Rosamunde, the heiress, was a young widow who craved adventures but who’s family were determined to arrange a second marriage for her. Russell, the hero, was a man who was orphaned at a young age and had to take care of himself in a hostile world. He didn’t have any family and was determined to avoid relationships at all cost. Through his own determination and hard work, he managed to become a wealthy man. Being easily bored, he joins a few others to become a “Kidnap Club,” which was several men who arranged kidnapping for women who were trapped in or about to be trapped into dangerous or untenable marriages. Russell accidentally kidnapped the wrong woman, one who craved an adventure and she hired him to assist her in finding her favorite uncle. They had multiple misadventures along the way with Russell kicking and screaming to their happily ever after. Sometimes the story made me laugh out loud and was always entertaining, though a little predictable. The hero and heroine were both believable characters with depth, and I would happily read more books by this author in the future.
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A rollicking romance with a Highwayman an adventurous woman, a botched kidnapping, a missing uncle and so much more in this hilarious tale
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I really loved (Rosie) Rosamunde Stanley character she is very hilarious and is an outspoken and she is a rich beautiful widow. This story is about how she gets kidnapped and the man kidnapped the wrong person. Marcus Russell grew up living on the street. He got contacted be take part in the Kidnap Club where they help ladies escape abusive situations. He got summoned to rescue Rosie. I really enjoyed the plot and story of this book.
What a hysterical, witty story of an unusual woman, Rosamunde and her counterpart the mysterious Russell. They come from diverse backgrounds, different as night to day and yet they worked. I loved how the story intertwined the romance with the kidnapping and the subsequent looking for a missing person. I loved how Rosie and Russell interacted with each other. Russell had a chip on his shoulder that he felt people looked down on him. But what he did not know was the origin of his birth and who his real father was. Russell had a very hard life growing up an orphan. His mother died and her husband absconded leaving him at a young tender age of five all alone to fend for himself in the dirty streets of London. Rosamunde was a lady but she was quite eccentric in the area of her imagination. She has always dreamed of adventure. When her beloved uncle goes silent for months without a word, she fears the worse. She coerces Russell into helping her find him. When you read the story, you will laugh as to why she was able to get away with coercing him. A quick read and a page turner. You will not be bored.
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 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.
Samantha Holt has done it again. She has created a cast of dynamic characters who are witty, passionate, and provocative. Russell accidently kidnaps the wrong woman and the adventure just begins. Rosamunde leads him on a merry chase in the search for her uncle. This is definitely a must-read book! You just can’t put it down once you pick it up.
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Lady Rosamunde Stanley is a widow & has always dreamed of adventure but she never expected to be kidnapped. Well, an almost-kidnapping. The dastardly man only went and took the wrong woman!
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 Albert has gone missing and no one believes her when she says he’s in trouble. Marcus 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.
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.
This is the second book in the series & yes it could be read on its own but I’d recommend reading the first book too as they are both so very good. The author is a must read for me & this is one of her best, a fun entertaining read that has you smiling most of the way through & laughing out loud at times. I loved Rosamunde who downed three pints without batting an eye, stabbed a highwayman & who finds herself strongly attracted to Russell. Russell is the strong silent self made man who believes he hasn’t a heart until he meets Rosamunde & they spend time together searching for her uncle. What an adventure they go on. The chemistry between the pair sizzled. Another well written, page turning read that I devoured in under a day & I loved every page
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ONE IMPRESSIVE ADVENTURE!!!
Delightful! Samantha brings this stunning, out of the box, refreshing spin, ratcheting up the exuberance and intensity, wrapping up one killer storyline and gripping plot, binding this baby together seamlessly. Shenanigans, escapades and mayhem rule the roost displaying the drama, turmoil, intrigue, abduction, sizzling suspense and intense situations, along with a double dose of trouble, you have one mind-blowing adventure. Kooky happenstance and startling mishaps showcase the intimidating trials and taxing tribulations, stumbling through the funky twists and shocking turns, testing our characters in ways they never saw coming. Blurring boundaries and leaping lines, exposing the strengths and weaknesses being weighed and balanced, knocking this baby into the eye of the storm, breaking it down, blowing it into a tailspin with a life-changing culmination. Satisfaction is an understatement, this baby comes packing a punch that’ll bring you to your knees, keeping you riveted on a razors edge and frozen to your seat. The attraction and chemistry sizzles from the pages and suck you in so deeply until you feel the heat and electricity thrumming through your veins. The characters are complex and authentic with depth and traits that blend and flow, transforming into genuinely relatable personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and depictions creating a colorful backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Amazing job Samantha, thanks for sharing this little treasure with us.
This was such a delightful fun story to read and what a hoot the heroine is:) All Rosamunde wants in her life is some adventure and she gets that and more when Russell kidnaps her, although she’s not the one he was supposed to kidnap!!! When he admits to her that he works for the Kidnap Club, she decides he owes her so she hires him to find her missing uncle, with her help! Between her curiosity and her daring, he swears she’s a complete madwoman!! And when he meets her family….omigosh, I could just picture it all and couldn’t stop giggling:)
Russell, having grown up an orphan and on the streets, has now made something of himself and you can’t help but be so proud of him. He doesn’t believe in love or family and what he feels for Rosie is only lust…..so he tells himself! lol The heat between them is soooo hot and when they finally get together, it will curl your toes!!
All that to say I loved this story:)
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A very lighthearted sweet story that grew on me over the course of reading. Honestly, at first I was not sure I would like the book, because of Rosie. She was a flighty. But, as I delved more into the story, the more I liked her and her way of thinking and yes, she is definitely more like me than I realized. She wanted adventure and not a staid life. Enter her adventure. Their escapades were funny but Russell did not think so which actually made them even more so. Russell wanted to live his life and have no attachments. Well, Rosie blew that ship out of the water. I really loved their adventures. And the epilogue, Stand Down!
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Four and a half stars. Rosamunde is a feisty young widow looking for adventure. She gets more than she was expecting when she is kidnapped by Russell. In exchange for keeping quiet about the Kidnap Club, he agrees to help her look for her missing uncle. This is a good story made better by the wonderful characters found in the pages of this book. A good quick read.
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Book two in the Kidnap Club series. Can be read and enjoyed as stand-alone with secondary characters the same throughout the series. Told in dual POV with HEA. Russell has met his match when he kidnaps Rosamunde instead of her cousin. I liked Russell & Rosamunde and their adventure! I loved the epilogue!
I really enjoyed this read. Rosamunde and Russell’s story was entertaining and filled with plenty of humorous moments. The well written, engaging story is well paired with lovable characters, amazing chemistry, drama, a touch of over-the-top zaniness, heat and heart. All together a very good read. I am freely choosing to post a forthright review.
I am loving this series! Samantha Holt can write a great story & the characters she creates are always so much fun, honorable, kind & you feel like part of the family by the time you are done reading.
Lady Rosamunde Stanley “Rosie” is not the typical heroine – she’s so hilarious and is an outspoken, knife wielding, beautiful young rich widow. After marrying a much older viscount when she was 18 years old & having a very boring marriage, Rosie wants adventure & is always dreaming of a pirate, braw Scotsman or a prince would come steal her away to foreign lands & pledge his never dying love to her. The adventure she experienced in real life was more than she expected as she was kidnapped by a highwayman.
Marcus Russell grew up on the streets and clawed his way through life. He never gave up on the fact he wanted to some day the things he didn’t have growing up and because of his intelligence and strong work ethics, he is now a very wealthy man. He is contacted to be part of the Kidnap Club that helps ladies escape abusive or forced relationships, unwanted marriages or other problems. He and Rosie meet when he is summoned to kidnap her from an upcoming forced marriage that she does not want.
The kidnapping goes wrong from the beginning and that is where all the hilarious antics begin. You will love Rosie & Russell!
I highly recommend this book to all historical romance readers who want some entertainment with good laughs, a lovely friendship, a little spicy romance and a HEA.
I was gifted the Advanced Reader Copy of this book & all opinions are my own & have been voluntarily given.
What happens when you mistakenly kidnap the wrong person? You get a feisty stubborn heiress who wants to hire you in exchange for your silence.
Russell accidentally kidnaps Rosamunde instead of her cousin Mabel and instead of being completely angry she wants him to help her find her uncle who she hasn’t heard from in quite some time but along the way she finds herself attracted to him. However he wants nothing more than to find her uncle and get back to his life of simply being a nobody and definitely without a woman who isn’t stubborn and beautiful and complicates his life.. However he finds himself falling deep in love with her and he can’t resist her..
This is book 2 in the kidnap club and I thoroughly enjoyed the banter between the two characters and the instant connection I felt.. I definitely plan to read Guy’s story next.
I found this novel to be lighthearted and entertaining, as Lady Rosamunde embarks on an adventure of a lifetime. The novel is generally well written and kept my interest. Being kidnapped by a handsome rogue is not part of Rosamunde’s plan when she determines to find her missing uncle, but Russell owes her for the inconvenience of losing her knife. She, therefore, enveigles him into helping her in her search. On opposite sides of the social spectrum, Rosamunde and Russel are not at well-suited, but he does not factor in that Rosamunde’s heart is as big as her sense of adventure. Although I previously purchased this romance, I also received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.
What a fun story! I enjoyed reading about Rose and her quest for adventure. She always seem to have an interesting response despite challenging or perhaps dangerous situation. Russell it seems was her even match. I enjoyed seeing influences from his past direct some of his thoughts and actions. I also really enjoyed watching Rose and Russell’s relationship grow as they worked together to solve a mystery. Their fun and quirky responses made me smile and kept me reading on.
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This is the second book in a three-book series. I loved it so much I went back to read book 1 and then on to book 3! Lady Rosamunde Stanley, a young widow, is mistakenly kidnapped instead of her younger cousin by Marcus Russell, a member of the Kidnap Club, who help women in dire straits escape their situation. The book is humorous, touching and romantic, with a little adventure and danger thrown in. Well worth the read! I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.
This was a very entertaining book. The story was fun and moved at a great pace. The characters were believable and engaging. I loved Rosie’s family! This book can be read as a stand alone but you will end up wanting to read the rest of the books in the series. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review.