Nominee ~ 2010 Reviewers' Choice Award "Best First Historical Romance"
TOP PICK!
“An incredible romance with enough sexual chemistry to singe your fingers. The characters are complex and highly sensual, the plot riveting and the backdrop vividly detailed. This is both a page-turner and a keeper.”
—RT Book Reviews
"Swept Away By A Kiss is a breathtaking romance filled with sensuality and driven by a brisk and thrilling plot."
— Lisa Kleypas, New York Times #1 bestseller
"A sensual journey told by a master storyteller."
— Sandra Hill, New York Times best selling author
TOP PICK!
“This is on my favorites list, which includes Lisa Kleypas, Julia Quinn and Eloisa James. … The sexual tension between the two is nothing short of amazing, beautiful and steamy! … Fellow romance lovers run, don’t walk to your nearest bookstore and get this book.”
—The Season for Romance
BLUE RIBBON RATING!
“Rompalicious! … Packed full with adventure, witty repartee, an intriguing plot, wonderful characters, steamy hot love scenes and even pirates, this story is unforgettable.”
— Romance Junkies
“From the danger and adventure to the sensuality and romance, Ms. Ashe has definitely gained a new fan in this reviewer.”
— Coffee Time Romance
“Ms. Ashe has taken the extra step and given her readers a twist of originality, offering everyone the pure pleasure of a breathtaking romance.”
— Affaire de Coeur
"A hero who is not what he pretends, a heroine determined to unmask him, and a sexual chemisty that burns up the pages."
— Sandra Hill, New York Times best selling author
"A wonderfully written,
sensuous romance."
— Kat Martin, New York Times best selling author
"This unforgettable tale will dazzle you with its memorable characters, fascinating plot, and sizzling tension."
— Sabrina Jeffries, New York Times best selling author
“SWEPT AWAY BY A KISS is wonderfully written and extremely romantic. I can’t wait to read more from this author!”
—The Book Girl
“Katharine Ashe splashes her debut historical with liberal doses of adventure, romance, and intrigue. Her writing plunges us head first into hijinks on the high seas, brings us up briefly for air, and then plops us onto dry land to be a pawn in a dangerous game. I was completely entangled in the amazing story and quickly captivated by the dashing characters.”
— Fresh Fiction
“The historical detail Ashe weaves into the story brings readers to the scene. They don't have to be familiar with the transportation, vocabulary or clothing of the early 1800s. They are immersed in it and understand the times because of Ashe's superb style.”
— Writer’s Forever
“This is a wonderful Regency romance starring two likable lead characters who are fully developed so that the reader understands what motivates them besides love. “
— The Merry Genre Go Round Reviews
“…Ms. Ashe’s prose was well done and I can recommend this book for lovers of romantic adventure on both land and sea!”
— Ck2s Kwips and Kritiques
“Ms. Ashe has written a romance of epic proportions with her debut novel, SWEPT AWAY BY A KISS. She has gained another loyal fanatic with her story of Steven and Valerie. I knew I would be swept away by the time I read the first 25 pages. Ms. Ashe’s voice sang to me like a choir of angels.”
— Bitten By Paranormal Romance
A Secret Identity
When pirates storm Lord Steven Ashford’s ship upon the high seas, it brings him closer than ever to the nefarious criminal he seeks to ruin. Only one seductive detail threatens his victory: the scandalous beauty imprisoned with him, Lady Valerie Monroe. Temptation has never been so intoxicating or so forbidden, for Steven is disguised as a French priest. If they make it off the ship alive, to protect her from his enemies, he must never see her again…
An Undeniable Love
Back in England, and under the ton’s scrutiny for a reckless past she hasn’t escaped, Valerie dreams of the breathtaking “man of the cloth” with whom she shared her greatest adventure. Then he reappears in society under his true identity, Viscount Ashford, but despite the danger their consuming passion cannot be denied. Now standing in the way of their desire are Valerie’s wounded heart, Steven’s lone destiny, and a villain that will stop at nothing to crush them both.
Katharine is donating a portion of the proceeds for SWEPT AWAY BY A KISS to reconstruction efforts in Haiti. |
