Helpful Score: 9
I like this author, but this book was disturbing to me. There's a difference between suspense and a sense of impending doom, & I only felt the latter. I could never quite figure out why the hero & heroine were so mad for each other & ready to risk everything to be together. I felt no sympathy or empathy for an impetuous, spoiled drama queen. And if revenge was the motivation for the wronged war hero to steal back his heritage, why did he sell it off as soon as he got it back? I guess it didn't mean that much to him after all. I found myself speed reading through the last 1/3 of the book just to get it over with. Sorry, ladies, but this one did nothing for me - maybe you'll get more out of it.
Helpful Score: 4
No, it wasn't perfect, and no, it's not staying on my Keeper Shelf, but this story does have some meat to it and in the end, it was a satisfying read and certainly held my attention.
I was relieved to see the main characters transform into likable adults. They were completely UNlikeable in the beginning. Hang in there, though, the ride does get smoother and the journey's end is worth it.
I was relieved to see the main characters transform into likable adults. They were completely UNlikeable in the beginning. Hang in there, though, the ride does get smoother and the journey's end is worth it.
Helpful Score: 3
Overall, I thought this was a promising start to a new series. Sullivan and Isabel aren't the prototypical perfect hero and heroine, but (thank goodness) they exhibit *actual character development* throughout the story. Isabel is obnoxious and a little hard to stomach for the first few chapters, but she improves upon further acquaintance. Sullivan is a pretty bitter person to begin with, but he's started to put the worst of his issues behind him by the end of the book. And I'm kind of hoping Isabel's younger brother gets his own book at some point - he was fairly enjoyable.
Melinda F. (Lindy67) -
Helpful Score: 2
I have not liked everything Ms. Enoch writes, but this was very good. The story is well written, characters that you like right away and the secondary characters are great too.
Cherise E. (CherryDuck) reviewed After the Kiss (Notorious Gentlemen, Bk 1) on + 150 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is a forbidden love story; Isabel is from a titled family and Sullivan is the bastard child of a marquis. His father doesnt acknowledge him, so to the ton hes just a horse breeder. Horse breeders and Ladys do not mix romantic company, but Sullivan and Isabel have a hard time staying away from each other.
I am a fan of Ms. Enochs Samantha Jellicoe series and have not read any of her historical romances, this was my first. I thought this was a great read. I found it while vacationing in the north woods and it kept me occupied and entertained while I maintained a lazy slug like status. Isabel and Sullivan were fantastic main characters and the book is filled with equally wonderful side characters and I am anxious to hear more about them. I laughed, I cried and I am dying to read the next book.
Cherise Everhard, July 2008
I am a fan of Ms. Enochs Samantha Jellicoe series and have not read any of her historical romances, this was my first. I thought this was a great read. I found it while vacationing in the north woods and it kept me occupied and entertained while I maintained a lazy slug like status. Isabel and Sullivan were fantastic main characters and the book is filled with equally wonderful side characters and I am anxious to hear more about them. I laughed, I cried and I am dying to read the next book.
Cherise Everhard, July 2008
This was such a great book! I loved this whole series.
Carol P. (BookLover4Ever) reviewed After the Kiss (Notorious Gentlemen, Bk 1) on + 125 more book reviews
It was hard to like the heronine in this book, although she does grow as a person in the book the leap from where she "was" to where she "ends" is to fast to fit within the story. In my opinion she should have started out less haughty to make the growth more believeable. There really isn't much of a plot/suspense to the story itself but it is still an ejoyable read.
great writer
Shelley F. (shelleysalibi) reviewed After the Kiss (Notorious Gentlemen, Bk 1) on + 280 more book reviews
From the back cover
Sullivan Waring wants only to things: his rightful inheritance, and revenge against the man who stole it from him. By day, Sullivan is the most respected horse breeder in England; by night, he plunders the tons most opulent homes to reclaim his late mothers beautiful paintings. His quest is going swimminglyuntil the night hes discovered by Lady Isabel Chalsey. Clad only in a revealing nightdress, shes an entrancingly different kind of plunder, and how can a thief resist stealing a kiss?
Surprised by a masked man in her own home, Isabel should be quaking with fear. Instead the sight of the sinfully handsome Sullivan makes her tremble with excitement. Who is this man, and why is he so set on his reckless pursuit? Lady Isabel loves a challenge, and shell dare anything to uncover Sullivans secret-but she may instead convince him that she is the greatest prize of all.
Sullivan Waring wants only to things: his rightful inheritance, and revenge against the man who stole it from him. By day, Sullivan is the most respected horse breeder in England; by night, he plunders the tons most opulent homes to reclaim his late mothers beautiful paintings. His quest is going swimminglyuntil the night hes discovered by Lady Isabel Chalsey. Clad only in a revealing nightdress, shes an entrancingly different kind of plunder, and how can a thief resist stealing a kiss?
Surprised by a masked man in her own home, Isabel should be quaking with fear. Instead the sight of the sinfully handsome Sullivan makes her tremble with excitement. Who is this man, and why is he so set on his reckless pursuit? Lady Isabel loves a challenge, and shell dare anything to uncover Sullivans secret-but she may instead convince him that she is the greatest prize of all.
