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It was the perfect excuse to delay a dreaded marriage of convenience-head off on an exotic journey to track down a young lady missing in Egypt for six years. Rafe Ramsey, son of the Earl of Axebridge, is utterly besotted when he finally locates the beautiful and spirited Ayisha, who has taken a new name. But a mysterious past has made it impossible for her to return to England, and she is on the run from something far more serious than an unwanted betrothal.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Rafe Ramsey is the younger son of the late Earl of Axebridge. Since George, the current earl, is unable to produce an heir the task falls to Rafe. Rafe is furious about the marriage of convenience his brother is setting up for him. Rafe decides to leave England for a bit and perhaps cool off. As an excuse, Rafe offers to do a favor for his late grandmother's oldest friend, Lady Cleeve. Until recently, Lady Cleeve believed her son and granddaughter had died several years ago in Egypt due to plague. Now she has hope that her granddaughter may still be alive. Rafe goes to Cairo in search of the missing heiress. However, instead of a frightened young girl, Rafe finds a beautiful woman who is in hiding from something far more serious than an unwanted betrothal.
Ayisha has been orphaned and living on the streets for over six years. No longer is she the wide-eyed and innocent child she once was. She has managed to pass herself off as a young male street urchin. Should certain people learn of her gender or who her parents had been, Ayisha would find herself sold into a harem or worse. But this time Ayisha is being hunted down by an Englishman who is as determined to locate her as she is not to be found.
***** FIVE STARS! I cannot think of how to explain exactly how much I love this story. Should it ever become available in hardback, such as through a book club, I will instantly snatch it up. This couple clashes will against each other very often. It is a marvelous sight to behold. Author Anne Gracie has been added to my Must Buy list! *****
Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
Ayisha has been orphaned and living on the streets for over six years. No longer is she the wide-eyed and innocent child she once was. She has managed to pass herself off as a young male street urchin. Should certain people learn of her gender or who her parents had been, Ayisha would find herself sold into a harem or worse. But this time Ayisha is being hunted down by an Englishman who is as determined to locate her as she is not to be found.
***** FIVE STARS! I cannot think of how to explain exactly how much I love this story. Should it ever become available in hardback, such as through a book club, I will instantly snatch it up. This couple clashes will against each other very often. It is a marvelous sight to behold. Author Anne Gracie has been added to my Must Buy list! *****
Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Unwilling to commit to the fiancée his lordly brother has picked out for him, Rafe Ramsey jumps at the chance to escape. A trip to Egypt to recover Alicia Cleeve, the long-lost granddaughter of Lady Cleeve, is the perfect excuse. And if he happens upon some danger along the way, all to the good.
But the girl he finds - having spent the past six years disguised as a homeless Egyptian boy - constantly challenges Rafe's expectations. Yet he knows she's the one he's looking for, even if she does insist on being called Ayisha.
For Ayisha it's incomprehensible that one tall Englishman can demolish her carefully constructed life so swiftly. Yet she always knew he was dangerous - and to her heart most of all.
Roaming between the exotic heat of Egypt, the trials of shipboard life and damp green England, Anne Gracie returns to her Devil Riders series (The Stolen Princess, His Captive Lady) with the story of the calm, charming Rafe Ramsey.
Rafe is a typical Gracie hero - strong, protective, honourable and military - and in keeping with this series, emotionally scarred by his own family. Despite moments of stunning obtuseness, he's a good-hearted, handsome hero who deserves to meet his match. Ayisha is also a typical Gracie heroine - loyal, brave, not to mention high spirited. She's taken her fair share of knocks in life, but continues to care more for others than herself. The pair of them are an explosive combination, providing much heat and amusement along the way. Not to mention support and kindness in the most unlikely moments.
Another delightful story from a talented author, filled with affection, the importance of family and a cast of gorgeous secondary characters - not to mention a beautiful kitten. This is a gorgeous, feel-good book filled with warm romance, even if it feels a little short. You can't go wrong with Anne Gracie.
But the girl he finds - having spent the past six years disguised as a homeless Egyptian boy - constantly challenges Rafe's expectations. Yet he knows she's the one he's looking for, even if she does insist on being called Ayisha.
For Ayisha it's incomprehensible that one tall Englishman can demolish her carefully constructed life so swiftly. Yet she always knew he was dangerous - and to her heart most of all.
Roaming between the exotic heat of Egypt, the trials of shipboard life and damp green England, Anne Gracie returns to her Devil Riders series (The Stolen Princess, His Captive Lady) with the story of the calm, charming Rafe Ramsey.
Rafe is a typical Gracie hero - strong, protective, honourable and military - and in keeping with this series, emotionally scarred by his own family. Despite moments of stunning obtuseness, he's a good-hearted, handsome hero who deserves to meet his match. Ayisha is also a typical Gracie heroine - loyal, brave, not to mention high spirited. She's taken her fair share of knocks in life, but continues to care more for others than herself. The pair of them are an explosive combination, providing much heat and amusement along the way. Not to mention support and kindness in the most unlikely moments.
Another delightful story from a talented author, filled with affection, the importance of family and a cast of gorgeous secondary characters - not to mention a beautiful kitten. This is a gorgeous, feel-good book filled with warm romance, even if it feels a little short. You can't go wrong with Anne Gracie.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is the third book in the Devil Riders series.
Rafe Ramsey's brother, George, is busy trying to secure a wedding between Rafe and Miss Lavinia Fettiplace. Since George's marriage didn't produce any children, it is up to Rafe to secure the line of succession. But he has no desire to find a wife, and instead goes to Egypt to find Miss Alicia Cleeve, the long lost granddaughter of Lady Cleeve, a friend of his late grandmother. It was believed Alicia and her father died in Egypt, but upon hearing of her still living, is keen to be reunited with her. But when Rafe meets the young lady who resembles Lady Alicia, he finds her dressed as a boy, fearing what may happen to her if it's discovered she's a young white virgin lady. She has been living with a woman called Laila, and a young lad called Ali, on the streets of Cairo for six years since the death of her father. Rafe tells her it's her grandmother's wish to be reunited, but the girl says no, claiming her name isn't Alicia, it's Ayisha. Despite Ayisha's desire to return to England, she worries what may happen if her secret is discovered, and refuses to leave her friends in poverty. Rafe arranges for his friend, Baxter, to find accommodation for both Laila and Ali, by working for him in Egypt. When Ayisha sees Laila is happy to be 'working' for the handsome friend of Rafe's, she reluctantly accepts and goes on the boat with him to England. On the way, Ayisha and Rafe find themselves developing feelings for one another, but are to be kept in separate rooms as they are unmarried. Tragedy strikes when Rafe suddenly becomes ill, and the captain of the boat wants to abandon Rafe at the next port, fearing his illness may spread. Ayisha says she will look after him, but the captain brings some men along to carry out his orders. Ayisha takes matters in her own hands locks herself in Rafe's room and when she finds a pistol, threatens to shoot anyone who comes any closer. When Rafe recovers later, he is shocked to find Ayisha in his room and she tells him what happened. He is grateful, but when the captain finds out he's well, he asks who will conduct the wedding. Ayisha is puzzled, but Rafe is secretly happy. He explains it would be looked down upon if they didn't marry, as they stayed alone together in his room, and it couldn't be a secret, as everyone on board would know and likely spread the gossip when arriving in England. Seeing her reluctance, Rafe says they'll marry in England, so the captain declares Ayisha must return to her own room until then. Rafe learns the truth of Ayisha's past, but is still adamant Lady Cleeve will accept her. But when they arrive at Lady Cleeve's house, Lady Cleeve wishes to speak to Rafe alone first. Seeing this as a bad sign, Ayisha eavesdrop on their conversation, and gets upset when Lady Cleeve isn't happy that her 'Alicia' hasn't returned. She then hears of Rafe's intended wedding to Miss Lavinia, a real lady, and gets upset. Feeling rejected, she writes a letter to Rafe confessing her love but says she knows everything and she cannot be with him, fearing marrying her would mean his downfall. She leaves and Rafe finds her letter and gets angry, as he's since convinced Lady Cleeve that Ayisha isn't a bad person. He runs all over town, desperate to find the woman that he loves.
Overall, this book is much better than the first two in the series. I give it a 5/5! Well recommended!
Rafe Ramsey's brother, George, is busy trying to secure a wedding between Rafe and Miss Lavinia Fettiplace. Since George's marriage didn't produce any children, it is up to Rafe to secure the line of succession. But he has no desire to find a wife, and instead goes to Egypt to find Miss Alicia Cleeve, the long lost granddaughter of Lady Cleeve, a friend of his late grandmother. It was believed Alicia and her father died in Egypt, but upon hearing of her still living, is keen to be reunited with her. But when Rafe meets the young lady who resembles Lady Alicia, he finds her dressed as a boy, fearing what may happen to her if it's discovered she's a young white virgin lady. She has been living with a woman called Laila, and a young lad called Ali, on the streets of Cairo for six years since the death of her father. Rafe tells her it's her grandmother's wish to be reunited, but the girl says no, claiming her name isn't Alicia, it's Ayisha. Despite Ayisha's desire to return to England, she worries what may happen if her secret is discovered, and refuses to leave her friends in poverty. Rafe arranges for his friend, Baxter, to find accommodation for both Laila and Ali, by working for him in Egypt. When Ayisha sees Laila is happy to be 'working' for the handsome friend of Rafe's, she reluctantly accepts and goes on the boat with him to England. On the way, Ayisha and Rafe find themselves developing feelings for one another, but are to be kept in separate rooms as they are unmarried. Tragedy strikes when Rafe suddenly becomes ill, and the captain of the boat wants to abandon Rafe at the next port, fearing his illness may spread. Ayisha says she will look after him, but the captain brings some men along to carry out his orders. Ayisha takes matters in her own hands locks herself in Rafe's room and when she finds a pistol, threatens to shoot anyone who comes any closer. When Rafe recovers later, he is shocked to find Ayisha in his room and she tells him what happened. He is grateful, but when the captain finds out he's well, he asks who will conduct the wedding. Ayisha is puzzled, but Rafe is secretly happy. He explains it would be looked down upon if they didn't marry, as they stayed alone together in his room, and it couldn't be a secret, as everyone on board would know and likely spread the gossip when arriving in England. Seeing her reluctance, Rafe says they'll marry in England, so the captain declares Ayisha must return to her own room until then. Rafe learns the truth of Ayisha's past, but is still adamant Lady Cleeve will accept her. But when they arrive at Lady Cleeve's house, Lady Cleeve wishes to speak to Rafe alone first. Seeing this as a bad sign, Ayisha eavesdrop on their conversation, and gets upset when Lady Cleeve isn't happy that her 'Alicia' hasn't returned. She then hears of Rafe's intended wedding to Miss Lavinia, a real lady, and gets upset. Feeling rejected, she writes a letter to Rafe confessing her love but says she knows everything and she cannot be with him, fearing marrying her would mean his downfall. She leaves and Rafe finds her letter and gets angry, as he's since convinced Lady Cleeve that Ayisha isn't a bad person. He runs all over town, desperate to find the woman that he loves.
Overall, this book is much better than the first two in the series. I give it a 5/5! Well recommended!
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Good but slow
My summary of the book - Rafe goes off to Egypt to find the missing granddaughter of his grandmother's friend to avoid marrying a woman his brother is making him marry. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. Leanne A. Lingwood
Right back on form and the best in the series so far
After the first two IMO below par books in this series Anne Gracie is right back up there with this third story featuring Rafe and Ayisha. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2009 by CJ
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