USA Today bestselling author Leigh LaValle delivers a captivating novel of passion and intrigue…Once the darling of high society, Mazie Chetwyn knows firsthand how quickly the rich and powerful turn their backs on the less fortunate. Orphaned, penniless and determined to defy their ruthless whims, she joins forces with a local highwayman who steals from the rich to give to the poor. Then the …
Then the pawn broker snitches, and Mazie is captured by the Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire. A man who is far too handsome, far too observant…and surely as corrupt as his father once was.
Sensible, rule-driven Trent Carthwick, twelfth Earl of Radford, is certain the threat of the gallows will prompt the villagers’ beloved Angel of Kindness to reveal the highwayman’s identity. But his bewitching captive volunteers nothing—except a sultry, bewildering kiss.
And so the games begin. Trent feints, Mazie parries. He threatens, she pretends nonchalance. He cajoles, she rebuffs. Thwarted at every turn, Trent probes deep into her one vulnerability—her past. There he finds the leverage he needs and a searing truth that challenges all he believes about right and wrong.
2011 RWA Golden Heart Finalist
2012 TOP PICK Night Owl Reviews
2012 BEST HISTORICAL Rogues Under the Covers
Previously published by Samhain Publishing as The Runaway Countess
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I loved, loved, loved this book. It’s been awhile since I added a writer to my automatic buy list but this lady made it. The characters were well rounded and realistic, the perfect blend of imperfections, and the descriptions lyrical and rather poetic. The steamy scenes were very steamy indeed but stayed the right side of tasteful. Needless to say …
Interesting hero and heroine but totally unrealistic immediate attraction, based solely on lust.
Not my usual read, but enjoyed it thoroughly
One of the better enemies-to-lovers book I’ve read! There were actual stakes involved (the heroine’s brother’s life) and the secret between them actually made sense in the plot, unlike stories that drag out a misunderstanding unnecessarily just to create drama. This had drama that felt real and seemed like the characters were actually doing their …
Un peu trop long, et un peu confus. L’auteur a voulu éviter une histoire convenue et a cherché à rendre originale une intrigue un peu plate. Mais l’ensemble est un peu fouillis, et les personnages principaux n’échappent pas aux règles du genre.
Great summer read. Just fun.
Good story but tooooooo much sex.
Loved the characters in this book!
Liked it so much I got the next one in the series (stand alone stories that relate).
The Runaway Countess is a great historical romance by Leigh LaValle. Ms. LaValle has given readers a well-written book. The characters are phenomenal and my favorite part of the book. When Mazie finds herself orphaned and penniless she decides to join forces with her half-brother, a highwayman that helps the poor. She finds herself captured …
Great story. I’m confused about an arrogant jaw. Does that mean that the jaw has an ego?
Love love love!! The hero in this book seemed especially hot! I really liked the storyline & mystery. Another author I wish would write more !
I think i already did a review
Excellent book. Great characters, some I wanted to throttle. Lol really enjoyed this book.
So so
I’m not sure where I found this book but I’m extremely glad I read it! Mazie started as a strong female character and continued that throughout the book. She had a rough life after one of ease and had to grow up quick. We don’t get much of her past history with flash backs or anything, just pieces along the way. Trent is a serious “by the rule …
Very original plot! Excellent writing style. Loved the characters. Highly recommend!
Enjoyed this story and already have the second book in series.
This story is almost interesting and depicts the anguish of self doubt, wrapped up in the pain of confronting lies, erroneous judgements and decisions that might have been bad ones, after all. I found myself bored at times, and I did not at all enjoy the power play between the captured woman and he who holds her prisoner. All the lust and her …
Great characters caught in web of contradictory allegiances.