Swept Away By a Kiss

by Katharine Ashe

Overview

“A breathtaking romance filled with sensuality and driven by a brisk and thrilling plot…. Katharine Ashe writes with eloquence and power—what a compelling read!”

—New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas

 

“You’ll be swept away.”

—New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries

 

An absolutely amazing debut novel from Katharine Ashe, an exceptional new voice in historical romance, Swept Away by a Kiss is the first book in an exciting new series—the story of a society jade who thinks she’s done it all until she meets the devil himself. Piracy, intrigue, rogue lords with a dangerous secret…can love unmask the Masters of Masquerade? Read Swept Away by a Kiss and find out!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780061965623
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	07/27/2010
Series:	Rogues of the Sea , #1
Pages:	384
Sales rank:	985,039
Product dimensions:	4.58(w) x 11.04(h) x 1.04(d)

About the Author

Katharine Ashe is the award-winning author of historical romances that reviewers call “intensely lush” and “sensationally intelligent,” including How to Be a Proper Lady, an Amazon Editors’ Choice for the 10 Best Books of the Year in Romance, and My Lady, My Lord and How to Marry a Highlander, 2015 and 2014 finalists for the prestigious RITA® Award of the Romance Writers of America. Her books are recommended by Publishers Weekly, Women’s World Magazine, Booklist, Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Barnes & Noble, and many others, and translated into languages across the world.

Katharine lives in the wonderfully warm Southeast with her beloved husband, son, dog, and a garden she likes to call romantic rather than unkempt. A professor of European History, she writes fiction because she thinks modern readers deserve grand adventures and breathtaking sensuality too. For more about Katharine’s books, please visit her website or write to her at PO Box 51702, Durham, NC 27717.

What People are Saying About This

Sandra Hill

A hero who is not what he pretends, a heroine who is determines to unmask him, and a sexual chemistry that burns up the pages.

Lisa Kleypas

“Swept Away By A Kiss” is a breathtaking romance filled with sensuality and driven by a brisk and thrilling plot. Her characters are intelligent, vibrant and wonderfully complex. Katharine Ashe writes with eloquence and power—what a compelling read!”

Sabrina Jeffries

“You’ll be swept away by Katharine Ashe’s evocative writing. This unforgettable tale will dazzle you with its memorable characters, fascinating plot, and sizzling tension.”

Kat Martin

“A wonderfully written, sensuous romance by an author who expertly weaves time and place into her story.”

Editorial Reviews

Swept Away By A Kiss” is a breathtaking romance filled with sensuality and driven by a brisk and thrilling plot. Her characters are intelligent, vibrant and wonderfully complex. Katharine Ashe writes with eloquence and power—what a compelling read!” — Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author

A hero who is not what he pretends, a heroine who is determines to unmask him, and a sexual chemistry that burns up the pages. — New York Times bestselling author Sandra Hill

“A wonderfully written, sensuous romance by an author who expertly weaves time and place into her story.” — Kat Martin

“You’ll be swept away by Katharine Ashe’s evocative writing. This unforgettable tale will dazzle you with its memorable characters, fascinating plot, and sizzling tension.” — Sabrina Jeffries

“Ashe’s debut is worthy of high praise. She presents readers with 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— 4 and 1/2 stars, Top Pick

“Packed full with adventure, witty repartee, an intriguing plot, wonderful characters, steamy hot love scenes and even pirates, this story is unforgettable. I highly recommend SWEPT AWAY BY A KISS, and I look forward to more works by author Katharine Ashe.” — 4.5 Blue Ribbon Rating—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

“4 stars! 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

“10 (Perfect!) TOP PICK! I absolutely loved this book. This is on my favorites list…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

From the Publisher

4 stars! 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

From the danger and adventure to the sensuality and romance, Ms. Ashe has definitely gained a new fan in this reviewer.

Coffee Time Romance

A hero who is not what he pretends, a heroine who is determines to unmask him, and a sexual chemistry that burns up the pages.

New York Times bestselling author Sandra Hill

A wonderfully written, sensuous romance by an author who expertly weaves time and place into her story.

Kat Martin

Ashe’s debut is worthy of high praise. She presents readers with 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— 4 and 1/2 stars

You’ll be swept away by Katharine Ashe’s evocative writing. This unforgettable tale will dazzle you with its memorable characters, fascinating plot, and sizzling tension.

Sabrina Jeffries

10 (Perfect!) TOP PICK! I absolutely loved this book. This is on my favorites list…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

Swept Away By A Kiss” is a breathtaking romance filled with sensuality and driven by a brisk and thrilling plot. Her characters are intelligent, vibrant and wonderfully complex. Katharine Ashe writes with eloquence and power—what a compelling read!

Lisa Kleypas

Packed full with adventure, witty repartee, an intriguing plot, wonderful characters, steamy hot love scenes and even pirates, this story is unforgettable. I highly recommend SWEPT AWAY BY A KISS, and I look forward to more works by author Katharine Ashe.

4.5 Blue Ribbon Rating—Romance Junkies

Packed full with adventure, witty repartee, an intriguing plot, wonderful characters, steamy hot love scenes and even pirates, this story is unforgettable. I highly recommend SWEPT AWAY BY A KISS, and I look forward to more works by author Katharine Ashe.

4.5 Blue Ribbon Rating--Romance Junkies

Ashe’s debut is worthy of high praise. She presents readers with 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-- 4 and 1/2 stars

Ashe’s debut is worthy of high praise. She presents readers with 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- 4 and 1/2 stars

Packed full with adventure, witty repartee, an intriguing plot, wonderful characters, steamy hot love scenes and even pirates, this story is unforgettable. I highly recommend SWEPT AWAY BY A KISS, and I look forward to more works by author Katharine Ashe.

4.5 Blue Ribbon Rating-Romance Junkies

"Packed full with adventure, witty repartee, an intriguing plot, wonderful characters, steamy hot love scenes and even pirates, this story is unforgettable. I highly recommend SWEPT AWAY BY A KISS, and I look forward to more works by author Katharine Ashe."

Romance Junkies

"Ashe’s debut is worthy of high praise. She presents readers with 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."

4 and 1/2 stars - RT Book Reviews

A hero who is not what he pretends, a heroine who is determines to unmask him, and a sexual chemistry that burns up the pages.

New York Times Best-Selling Author - Sandra Hill