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Escapade (Enterprising Ladies) Kindle Edition

by Kasey Michaels (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 836 ratings
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***AN AMAZON BESTSELLER FOR 3 MONTHS STRAIGHT***

"Using wit and romance with a master's skill, Kasey Michaels aims for the heart and never misses." -- Nora Roberts

"Surprising twists, great wit, charming characters and an impeccable portrait of the Regency are features that have made Kasey Michaels a beloved author. ESCAPADE is a delightful romp." -- RT Book Reviews

Caledonia Johnston lies in wait inside the dark town coach of one Noel Kinsey, rotter, eager to exact justice in the name of her absent brother. It may not be the best plan, but it seems workable, at least until she realizes she has hidden herself inside entirely the wrong coach.

Worse, the man now being held at pistol-point is maddening, unflappable, condescending, and quite unimpressed that his would-be assailant holds his life in her hands. In fact, he seems to find her amusing.

Callie escapes the encounter, but not the man, as it falls out that Simon Roxbury also has a bone to pick with Noel Kinsey, and it would seem Miss Johnston and her bloodthirsty plans could serve him very well.

An unholy alliance is struck, the two conspirators battle each other, a matchmaking mama, two interested and not above interfering friends, and a poor soul (who doesn’t look his best in pink), in this delicious tale of revenge gone wrong and romance definitely gone right!
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"A writing style, voice, and sense of humor perfectly suited to the era and the genre."
-- Publishers Weekly

"... utterly charming, exhilarating romance is just what Kasey Michaels' fans adore from this master of the Regency Romance."
-- Romantic Times

"Surprising twists, great wit, charming characters and an impeccableportrait of the Regency are features that have made Kasey Michaels abeloved author. ESCAPADE is a delightful romp." -- RT Book Reviews

From the Author

Kasey Michaels is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 110 books (she doesn't count them). Kasey has received four coveted starred reviews from Publishers Weekly along with many awards for her outstanding work, including a RITA award.

Kasey writes Regency romances, Regency historicals, and contemporary romantic comedy. She has coped with time travel, ghosts, trilogies, the dark side, the very light side, and just about everything in between. And, says Kasey, she's just getting started!

**Check out Kasey's free book offer on her website!**

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00CG8F2A2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (April 18, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 18, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3923 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 836 ratings

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Kasey Michaels (1943 - 2023) began her career scribbling her stories on yellow legal pads while the family slept. She totally denied she chiseled them into flat rocks, but yes, she began her career a long time ago. Kasey is the NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author of more than 120 books. Kasey received four coveted Starred Reviews from Publishers Weekly, three for historical romance, The Secrets of the Heart, The Butler Did It, and A Gentleman By Any Other Name, and for the contemporary romance Love To Love You Baby (that shows diversity, you see). She is a recipient of the RITA, a Waldenbooks and Bookrak Bestseller award, and many awards from Romantic Times magazine, including a Career Achievement award for her Regency era historical romances. She is an Honor Roll author in Romance Writers of America, Inc., and is a past president of Novelists, Inc. (NINC), the only international writers’ organization devoted solely to the needs of multi-published authors. Please visit her website at the same name to download two free ebooks!

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Rural Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars A LMTT (laugh me to tears) Read
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2017
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I love Kasey Michaels. Her sense of humor and skill with scenes and dialogue is worth the time spent reading. So, when I downloaded this book and eagerly began to read it, I noticed that I knew what was about to happen next. Yes indeed, I had already read the story as part of her boxed set, Enterprising Ladies Regency Boxed Set (which is very good). Of the three books, I loved Escapade so much I wanted to leave this separate review because I laughed myself to tears while reading it. Escapade tells the story of Simon Roxbury the Viscount Brockton and his petite kidnapper Miss Caledonia Johnston. It is filled with really interesting characters and a deliciously twisted plot. This book is well worth your time.
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Karen Talley
4.0 out of 5 stars Funny characters
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2017
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Wow. It's not unusual for me to find myself rating a book in the opposite direction than most reviewers are taking. This time, however, I really enjoyed a book that has gotten some really low marks. Is it one of the best books that I have ever read? No. Is it believable? Not really. Is it humorous. Heck, yes. The plot wasn't the greatest that I have come across. It could have been, but it sort of wandered off course...especially at the end. What kept me reading were the characters. First of all, I liked Callie. She was loyal, impulsive, and more than a little naive. Having been raised without a mother and in a small community where she was able to pretty much do as she pleased, she had more confidence in her ability than she should have. To get revenge on the man who fleeced her brother out of his newly inherited fortune, she talked her trusting (and rather simple) best friend into taking her to London. There she tries to kidnap the wrong person and runs afoul of a viscount who is also after the same man. Simon is okay as a hero, but he wasn't the one who captured my attention. In this book, I was all about the secondary characters. I loved Simon's mother, Imogene. Her rather ribald humor and her arguments with her son made me laugh. Callie's best friend, Lester Plum, was adorable in his simple but eager to please way. I sometimes wanted to hug him. Emery the butler and Robert the footman were also funny. I found this to be a cute and enjoyable read.

For those looking for a sexy romance, this isn't it. The only 'sex scene' is on the very last pages and isn't detailed.
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Danker
5.0 out of 5 stars The hero LOVES HIS MOTHER!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2013
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This is a lighthearted tale, much of it unbelievable, but in the hands of a talented story-teller, who cares?
There are plenty of laughs, and even when Michaels steers her characters past credibility as she searches for the laughter, it doesn't seem to matter.
The side characters are crazy, the story implausible, but I'm still awarding this book top rating. Why?
The hero ADORES HIS MOTHER! How often does that happen in any literature? Yes, he loves his tall, vulgar, demanding, loving, randy, hilarious and fat mother. He doesn't love her in a creepy way. He loves her even when she embarrasses him. He seems to mention that love every few pages. What a man! It goes without saying that an alpha male who loves his Mum and is kind to his intellectually challenged friend must be gorgeous.
The love affair is OK. The heroine is as she should be, as a bossy, feisty and mischievous youngster, realising she is spoiled (and almost learning from it) while finding love for the first time.
Of course there are flaws, but I'm still going for five stars.
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Sarah W.
3.0 out of 5 stars Sincerely cute, if somewhat predictable.
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2017
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Sex Scenes: 1
Spicy level: Cute
Read time: Maybe three hours?

Escapade is a fun, if slightly predictable romp with a delightful but young female lead and a rather mild male lead. The story itself was cute and fun, if somewhat unfulfilled, as the majority of the book is about preparing for the final take-down, rather than the take-down itself (which was over and done before I had realized it had begun). And while I genuinely liked the characters and were happy to read about them, this book is not overwhelmed by passion and I found it fairly easy to put it down when I had to go to work or go to bed. Overall, I think it took about three hours to read.
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andylsmith
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Regency
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2017
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Simon, the Viscount, is a perfect Regency hero. He's handsome, a loyal friend, a loving son, and a conscientious nobleman. Callie, the madcap heroine, has undoubtedly spent far too much time with her brother and their neighbor, and not enough time with her governess. Simon and Callie cross paths when each wants revenge on the same card cheating, heiress chasing baddie. Callie's sass and Simon's arch style mean the dialogue is entertaining. The secondary characters, Simon's mother, his friends, and his servants, plus Callie's family and her neighbor, the Squire's son, provide plenty of giggles. Although it all ends as it should ( it is a Regency romance, after all), I was pleasantly surprised by a few twists. I found this book for free on Amazon, and I'm glad I did.
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Cybertrin
4.0 out of 5 stars Funny and Brilliant Regency Romance
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2017
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I absolutely love regency romances and this one really hit the spot. It's very rare for a book to make me laugh out loud. I usually do a little snort but this....had me in pieces all throughout.
I felt like the plot in the beginning might be a weak one as seeking revenge for her brother's stupidity and gambling debts didn't sell me on the idea of an entire book. But it was well crafted I must say. Funny and engaging, lovable characters. I think I would've enjoyed living at Portland Place. My kinda maddening bunch!
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Emma
5.0 out of 5 stars Hysterical
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2017
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I am not done reading this but felt I needed to post my comment. I have never laughed so hard at a Regency novel. The interaction between Callie and Lester is hysterical. A MUST Read.

Ok I am finished reading the book. I must say that it took me a while to get through it. It is very wordy but it was a fun read. I loved the interaction between Callie and Lester her best friend and cohort and Callie and Simons funny and strange romance. I also admired the friendships Simon had with his friends, very loyal. I did keep me laughing from start to finish I highly recommend this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
Reviewed in Canada on February 14, 2017
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This was the best laugh I've had in ages--- I had a grin on my face for the entire read. Thank you so much for a wonderful afternoon's distraction.
Margaret Hollas
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Dr B
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and fun
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2013
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I've read quite a few of Kasey Michaels' Regency Romances, but had previously missed this one.
In common with many of her other stories, this one features a selection of interesting and well drawn characters. She does specialise in characters that are somewhat zany and a bit exaggerated, but manages to make them believable and very likeable. While sometimes the situations she sets up are on the ridiculous side, they are enticing and manage to draw one into believing. The story is nicely humourous and has a real feel-good factor. An enjoyable and fun read.
The writing is quite elegant and knowledge of the Regency England context is good. And, as an added bonus, presumably because this Kindle version is a re-issue, the price was very low.
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Opsaln
4.0 out of 5 stars Ended up being good
Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2017
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The first chapter was slow and the wording almost had me leaving the book for another. But I kept reading and ended up loving the story and it also had some good laughs as well! I have read other Kasey Michaels books which was why I downloaded this one. I will definitely get the next book in the series.
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Elizabeth Wood
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2016
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I love her books, one started cannot put them down.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very amusing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2017
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I laughed a lot reading this book. It is one of those you can read more than once. The plot is fairly predictable but written in such a way that it is enjoyable to the end,. The characters are brilliant and lovable
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