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With Royce Chadwick’s love, Breanna Colby feels like she can survive anything. But can he strike down the evil stalking her before it’s too late–for both of them?
A past shadowed by violence once forced Breanna to retreat from the world. Even now, with a treacherous enemy finally locked away, a nameless, faceless evil still stalks her. Determined to finally live on her own terms, Breanna vows to unmask a killer, but she can’t do it alone.
Royce Chadwick has a rare talent for finding people the law can’t touch. A loner by choice, he lives by a simple creed: Do the job and don’t get emotionally involved. But Breanna arouses something even deeper than his fierce need to protect her. As desires ignite into all-consuming passion, he knows he’s playing a dangerous game. On the trail of a slippery assassin who won’t rest until Breanna and her twin cousin are destroyed, Royce is about to break every one of his rules–and this time he's risking more than his heart.
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- Published on: 2016-01-12
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- Running time: 13 Hours
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From Publishers Weekly
Kane's latest Regency is a sequel to her last romantic suspense novel, The Gold Coin. Reserved but passionate noblewoman Breanna Colby hopes she can finally get on with her life now that her unscrupulous father is permanently behind bars. Instead, she receives a taunting missive from a shadowy assassin who makes not only Breanna, but also her best friend and cousin, Anastasia, his target. As the threats mount, the cousins enlist the help of aristocratic private detective Royce Chadwick, who pits his wits against the killer's; in the process of solving several related mysteries he falls in love with Breanna. The assassin's prolonged toying with his victims feels too contrived to generate much tension, but Kane's writing is strong and well paced. Breanna and her intimates are appealingly staunch and spirited. Regency devotees may miss the period charm typical of the genre, however; though the story is set in 1817, its actions, attitudes and speech patterns are distinctly contemporary. (Sept.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
Andrea Kane s psychological thriller THE GIRL WHO DISAPPEARED TWICE became an instant New York Times bestseller, the latest in a long string of smash hits. THE LINE BETWEEN HERE AND GONE is the next exhilarating installment in the Forensic Instincts series. With a worldwide following and novels published in over twenty languages, Kane is also the author of eight romantic thrillers and fourteen historical romances. She lives in New Jersey with her family.
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Chapter One
London, England
December 1817
She was going to die.
It was only a question of when.
He sat calmly at a far corner table of the London coffeehouse, sipping his tea and gazing out the window as he contemplated the busy cobblestone streets. London looked the same as always. It was chillier than when he'd left, with winter closing in. The fog had transformed from a clammy blanket to a raw mist -- a mist that thickened as it mingled with the puffs of cold air emerging from the mouths of scurrying patrons and plodding horses. Everyone seemed in a hurry, including the shopkeepers who stepped outside in rapid succession, glancing about for any last-minute customers, then locking up for the day. One by one, they turned up their collars and hurried home to their waiting families.
How touching.
How convenient.
The throngs of people, while providing an interesting scene for an early evening diversion, made it easy to remain unnoticed. He'd intentionally picked this coffeehouse -- one whose customers were primarily artists and authors, none of whom would have the slightest idea who he was. So he remained, a solitary gentleman enjoying his solitary late-day tea.
And if, by chance, one of his colleagues happened to wander in, spot him at his corner table, that colleague would doubtless offer his greetings, inquire where his lordship had been, and learn about his prolonged business trip abroad.
Given his status and position, his explanation would be accepted without question or doubt.
Ah, anonymity. It came in many forms, each one of them satisfying indeed.
He set down his cup, tugging his gloves more snugly into place and studying his cloaked hands -- his right one, in particular. The German physician had been remarkably skilled, he mused, turning his palms up, then back down again. Same size. Same shape. Right down to the tapered fingers. With his gloves in place, it was impossible to tell that his right forefinger was a mere replica of what it had been. Oh, it couldn't bend at the knuckle, of course -- wood never did -- but he had no cause to bend that forefinger anyway. Not anymore. Now he had a substitute: his middle finger -- a trigger finger impeccably trained, ready to perform on command. He also had a new weapon, one fashioned especially for him, made by the same craftsman who'd designed and constructed the original. Both weapons were unique. But this new version was a stunning, one-of-a-kind achievement. Mastering it had taken every ounce of his skill and concentration, given his physical impediment. But master it he had -- as brilliantly as he'd mastered its predecessor -- and almost as quickly.
Yes, the weapon -- and the proficiency to use it -- had been acquired within a month of leaving England. But conquering the pain -- that had taken every day of the three long months he'd been away.
Still, it would surge to life, sometimes so acutely he nearly screamed aloud. It would never truly leave him. That he knew. Not even for a day.
But it also wouldn't stop him.
Nothing would.
As if to taunt him, the front door of the coffeehouse opened, admitting a cold blast of December air. He winced as the chilling wind shot through the room, found him in his corner, and set off the throbbing in his hand. Gritting his teeth, he waited for the worst of the pain to subside, bitterly acknowledging that the winter months were going to be excruciating. Cold intensified the dull ache that gnawed relentlessly at him, sharpening his agony with a piercing stab.
He had no choice but to endure it.
Damn the winter.
Damn the pain.
And damn Breanna Colby.
He finished his tea, cursing silently as the hot beverage did nothing to warm away his agony. A drink. That's what he needed. A good, stiff drink to dull the throb.
Tossing some coins on the table, he left the establishment, shoving his hands in his pockets as he made his way through the tangle of people to the nearest tavern.
Inside, it was dark and smoky, but he paid little attention to his surroundings as he ordered a brandy. He tossed it down in three gulps.
The liquor worked wonders, burning through his system and making its way to the raw nerve endings at his knuckle.
When all this was over, he vowed, he'd spend winters somewhere warm, somewhere where the pain was bearable. There he could live in seclusion. There he could savor his victories.
Especially the one hovering just ahead -- his ultimate triumph and long-awaited revenge. Doing away with that miserable bitch who'd done this to him, condemned him to three months of agony and a lifetime of physical torment.
She'd pay for each and every day he suffered, each and every night he'd awakened, drenched in sweat, pain spearing through his hand, shooting up his arm. Oh, yes, she'd pay. First, by watching her precious cousin die at her feet, then by waiting, wondering, when the bullet meant for her would find its mark.
It wouldn't be immediate. Oh, no, it would be prolonged. Torturing her had to be savored. He had to terrorize her to the point where she'd be crazed with fear.
Until she realized, with a final surge of panic, that she couldn't escape him.
Until she understood he never failed, never missed his mark.
Until she knew it would take one bullet, and one bullet alone, because he never needed a second.
And until she knew that he was watching her, toying with her, deciding when and where to end her wretched life.
Oh, Lady Breanna Colby, by the time I kill you, you'll beg to die.
And die you will.
Copyright © 1999 by Andrea Kane
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Better than the Gold Coin...
By Abbys
Let me start by saying that this book is better than the prequel, The Gold Coin, in terms of the plot & the mystery line. Compare to the first book, this one encourages you to read on. The thrill & suspense of finding out who the real assassin is, is the bright side of this book. The way the assassin delivers his threat & the way A.K. described the detailed thoughts of the sicko assassin made this book spine chilling. I actually got goose bumps from time to time. I think she should be a mystery writer more than a romance (base on this Coin series, that is). I somewhat enjoyed this book bec. of this mystery plot. However, the romance is as much disappointing as the prequel. The love story of Breanna & Royce was just as unimpressive, unconvincing & dull as Anastasia's & Damen's. Their relationship wasn't developed enough - the declaration of their love was too simple, quick & unexciting - NO challenge whatsoever. Like the Gold Coin, this book also shows too many contradictory conversations, actions & gestures given the time of the 18th century. I did not like the idea of Breanna, who was supposedly a prim & proper lady, became the seducer in their relationship. Base on this Coin series, the two ladies where the aggressive one when it came to showing & demanding sexual desires... OR perhaps I am just old fashion & prefers the heroine as naive & innocent when it comes to this area.
The reason why I rate this book only a 3 stars is because despite my enjoyment to the mystery plot, this book was under Regency/Historical Romance gender. The romance as I have said above was simply not impressive & the historical time plot wasn't researched on & used properly. Too many inconsistencies & contradictions.... Had this book been under Mystery (& not historical), I would have rate it a 4 stars.
I am a new historical romance novel reader but I have read more than 40 books in this gender for the past three months ( mostly written by Julie Garwood's, Judith McNaught's, Jude Deveraux's & Jill Barnett's). In this span of time, I found out my own preferences. I have learned to know exactly what I like and what to expect in a historical romance stories. Perhaps my expectations are higher because of the previous books I have read & from the above authors? Well, all these comments are only my opinion. Everyone have different taste & preferences. I read quite a bit of 5 stars rating here in Amazon about this book, So...it is always best to find out for yourself. I suggest you barrow this book in the library to be on the safe side. Then buy your own copy afterwards - if u find it more than what I have said. Good luck!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Brenna's Story
By Kristi Ahlers
If you have read any other Andrea Kane books you may be disappointed. Although is is a good story there is just something that seeems to be lacking. I am not sure what that something is but it seems to lack some of the magic that is Andrea Kane. I am a huge fan and I buy her books simply due to the name on the cover and this will not change.
This is Brenna's story and is the conclusion to the coin series. The first being The Gold Coin. Although it is not a five star story it is still worth the time to read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
How NOT to write a historical romance
By JenKoko
I had this in my TBR pile for several years and finally got around to it this past rainy weekend. It allowed me to pass the hours, but will prove forgettable in a week, I'm sure. This novel works as a passable contemporary mystery (the cat-n-mouse game with the villain vs. the heroine intrigues you until the end), but it fails spectacularly as a historical or a romance. Do not buy it as a Kindle re-release! At best it is worth a $1 read. You're better off borrowing it from the Library or getting it for 25 cents in a Yard Sale. Unless you want to use it as an example of how a lack of historical research ruins a time period novel.
Spoilers beware....
Royce Chadwick is asked to helped hunt the "noble assassin" who is terrorizing Lady Breanna and her cousin Lady Sheldrake. Up till then he's had a career on Bow Street finding people. We're told his methods are unconventional and risky which means he wants Breanna and her cousin to stay at their country home and go about their business (which includes having armed guards about the place, workmen building a second manor house for Lady Sheldrake, and having a lavish country house party just 3 days after Christmas). Meanwhile he traces the notes and gifts the killer has sent wile also working on another case to find the illegitimate daughter of an elderly viscount. Somehow along the way, and after only spending two full days with our intrepid heroine, he falls madly in love with Lady Breanna and she with him. There's no real romantic tension or buildup in the story. They meet, draw a few initial conceptions about each other, part for a week, then meet again at a party and end up kissing in the garden. Two days later she's confessing her love and they're consummating their romance. Throw in a bunch of extraneous sex scenes which are too anatomically impossible to be believable (seriously seek professional help if the erection lasts more than 4 hours, seek mental help if you think 15 times in a night with a virgin won't leave her beyond wounded the next day). The majority of the story is all about the intrigue between our unknown killer hunting Breanna and plotting his revenge.
As a contemporary mystery this story had potential. But historical romances require a better understanding of the time period including its morality, forms of address and science. This novel has none of that. For instance:
- Royce is the second son of a nobleman, brother to an earl and yet he earns a living as a sort of Regency era private detective. That would make him a pariah in Society. No gentlemen had professions other than investments and owning land. They certainly didn't maintain houses with offices on Bow Street.
- As in the companion novel "The Gold Coin" Bow Street Runners act as a sort of modern day Scotland Yard. They are scouring the countryside investigating a string of murders of titled gentlemen and the disappearance of their young widows. They even have time to investigate the mysterious threatening notes sent to Lady Breanna. Bow Street Runners were the hired thugs of the Bow Street Magistrate in London. They hunted down petty criminals. Their biggest investigation might be to hunt a thief who tried to escape by highway. Some may take private commissions if they were good trackers or bodyguards, but none had any jurisdiction to investigate a string of murders. Bow Street was NOT Scotland Yard and London didn't have a formal police force until 1829. The best you could do was have evidence laid before a local magistrate or brought before the county azizes in the form of an inquest.
- Royce's other client, the aging viscount Lord Ryder, has lost his only heir to fever and now seeks his illegitimate daughter (the child born of the governess he seduced then fired and sent to a workhouse to birth her babe) to leave her his fortune and his title. Titles were NOT available to be willed to anyone. They were passed down to the eldest male heir as part of their patent from the Crown. Nor is it believable that any poor pregnant woman could have survived a workhouse childbirth and gone on to live out her life as a paid companion for 18 years bringing up her daughter in relative security.
- The story takes place in Paris and Kentshire, England but we're told at one point the hero expects a letter to get from Kent to Paris and the reply returned within a day. It took several days just to cross the English Channel in 1818 and another day over land to get to Paris.
- The heroine's mistress made a name for herself as a prostitute in a French brothel entertaining English soldiers for 15 years. From 1803-1814 France was at war with England. Any English soldier caught within its borders would have been immediately imprisoned and probably executed for suspected espionage. None would ever be patronizing a brothel in Calais or Paris.
- The villain plans to shoot Lady Sheldrake twice then Breanna with the same weapon, without reloading and at a considerable distance. This is a highly advanced weapon for 1818. It can not only shoot multiple rounds but it can also do so with great accuracy. Several times in the novel the villain manages to shoot and kill with direct shots to the head and heart. He even manages to shoot a weapon out of someone else's hand. Meanwhile a minimum of historical research tells us pistols in 1818 were one shot weapons notorious for their inaccuracy. That's why dueling was done at 20 paces and rarely ever killed anyone. It also explains why warfare consisted of soldiers lining up in a column in an open field and taking pot shots at each other. They were more likely to miss or wound rather than kill.
I can forgive Andrea Kane's writing style (anachronistic characterization and dialogue, long exposition that telegraphs a story rather than allows the reader to experience it), but the historical inaccuracies combined with the absent romance make this a deadly dull novel to read. The only thing keeping me going was to see how the villain would get his comeuppance. I gave it 2 stars solely because the villain plot was interesting. As a historical romance this one rates a -2.
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