To Catch an Heiress
Books | Fiction / Romance / Historical / Regency
3.7
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Julia Quinn
When Caroline Trent is kidnapped by Blake Ravenscroft, she doesn't even try to elude this dangerously handsome agent of the crown. After all, she's been running from unwanted marriage proposals. Yes, Blake believes she's a notorious spy named Carlotta De Leon, but for six weeks until her twenty-first birthday, when she'll gain control of her fortune, hiding out in the titillating company of a mysterious captor is awfully convenient -- and maybe just a little romantic, too.Blake Ravenscroft's mission is to bring "Carlotta" to justice, not to fall in love. His heart has been hardened by years of intrigue, but this little temptress proves oddly disarming and thoroughly kissable. And suddenly the unthinkable becomes possible -- that this mismatched Couple might be destined for love.
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Author
Julia Quinn
Pages
384
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published Date
2009-10-13
ISBN
0061754153 9780061754159
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"The premise of this story was very cute. I loved the connection the two main characters had right off the bat. This got a little convoluted in the second half of the book but at the same time I understood how it got there. I wish the story was a little more believable but well worth the read either way. I really did enjoy this read and might read it again."
C M
Caitlin Miller
"This is my 2nd favorite book of all.<br/><br/>This book reads like a Historical Romance Disney movie - boy meets girl, boy thinks girl is a traitor / international spy, girl tricks boy by doing any number of things to not have to spill the beans on her situation, boy finds out the truth and falls for her over time.<br/><br/>This book has a little bit of everything: Sweetness, humor, steaminess and such a cute storyline. Blake is definitely a tortured soul, due to the death of his fiancée, but is helpless in attempting to stop himself from succumbing to Caroline and her charms. Caroline is quirky, resourceful, sweet, funny and falls for Blake (might be a bit of a "white knight" complex there). Love how James is the perfect foil for the two: Befriending Caroline early on and pushing Blake to "man up" and realize his feelings for her.<br/><br/>I've lost track how many times I've read this book and how many times I WILL read this book. It's paper-dopamine to me - it always leaves me with a "warm & fuzzy" feeling :)"
Amanda Gayhart