Kiss of the Highwayman — Jenna Mindel

"The Highwayman comes riding..."


Nothing can stop Artemis Rothwell from making her London come-out. Not even rumors of the vicious Highwaymen, a gang of once-noble gentlemen who have turned to robbing-- sometimes even killing--innocent travelers. But to be on the safe side, clever Artemis and her stepmother have left their jewels at home. All their jewels, that is, except the Rothwell Ring...

The nightmarish legend comes true when the Highwaymen appear en route to London--and seize the ring from the Rothwell ladies. Even more disarming, however, is the passionate kiss that one of the thieves gives Artemis--along with a whispered promise to restore the ring. Now the girl has no idea what to think. But the ardent kiss has etched its memory on her lips--and Artemis lives for the moment when her masked man will fulfill his promise...