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I LOVED this book! But be warned - this is not a light fluffy read. Parts of the book are disturbing and might have subject matter that is offensive to sensitive readers.

There really isn't anything I love better than a possessive/obsessive hero - the man that sees "his woman" and claims her. Dorian is that kind of hero - Farah is his - she has always been his and will always be his. He doesn't let little things like other people get in his way - he kidnaps her and takes her to his castle in Scotland. Once there, he tells her that they will marry because someone is trying to kill her and only he can protect her and restore her birthright to her. She reluctantly agrees, but with conditions of her own.

Dorian Blackwell is a very bad man - like king of the London Underworld, bad man. He is ruthless and lethal. His only redeeming quality is his loyalty to those he loves and he loves Farah.

Farah is confused by her feelings for Dorian - she has spent the last 17 years alone and hasn't let go of the boy she loved as a young girl. The boy she loved gave up everything for her and she feels responsible for his death. Dorian is the first man she has ever been interested in since she found out that Dougan died. Turns out that Dorian and Dougan knew each other in prison and Dougan used to tell Dorian (and the rest of his motley crew) stories about Farah - who they all know as Dougan's fairy. They all swore to Dougan that they would look out for her and take care of her. When Farah finds out the extent of Dougan's suffering in prison - she feels even more responsible for his death.

The time in prison had a profound effect on Dorian - he cannot abide human touch in any form. This proves to be a challenge to his marriage to Farah - as she is insistent on having a family. He wants her, but he is desperately afraid of hurting her and fears that the darkness in him will ruin her. Farah is all light - she is loving, caring, funny and hopeful. She knows that Dorian is a bad man - but she also sees his worth.

These two have an incredible bond - I am not sure I have ever read a book with such a bond between the hero and heroine - I felt the love, the pain, the grief, the horror and the joy these two shared. It was one of the most emotionally charged books I have ever read. Parts of the story broke my heart. But the author balances those dark moments with moments of sheer joy and laughter.

There a quite a few light moments in the book, I would have to say that Farah with the strawberry tarts and Dorian's reaction to Inspector Morley (Farah's former employer) were by far my favorites.

Towards the end of the book, I began to wonder how Ms. Byrne was going to make Dorian into a good man, you know the pattern card reformed rogue hero. The answer was simple - she didn't - she left him bad and had the heroine love him anyway. Perfect! Farah finally helps Dorian realize that his darkness won't destroy her - that her light trumps his darkness. She loves him just as he is and he worships the ground she walks on.

I highly recommend this book - it really is one of the best romance stories I have ever read and I can't wait to read more by this author.


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The Highwayman Victorian Rebels Kerrigan Byrne 9781250076052 Books Reviews

Wow! I really, really enjoyed this story!

Farah Mackenzie works as a clerk for Scotland Yard when she is called in to document the questioning of Dorian Blackwell, the Blackheart of Ben More the most notorious villain in London. With his piercing eye and his dark presence, she should not feel captivated, but she is. Once released from custody, she should not still find her mind wandering to thoughts of him, but they do. When she kisses the man that wants to make her his wife she definitely should not be making comparisons of this kiss to what those of Dorian’s might be like, but she does. And then when the unthinkable happens and she finds herself swept away by the very devil himself, she finds every thought and every moment is consumed by him.

Dorian has lived a life that many do not survive. With the help of a band of boys, he grows and learns what is needed to find vengeance and fulfill a promise. In the process he becomes the man that other men quake in fear of. He is in control of his life, of every scenario he desires in his quest for keeping his word, and he will certainly remain in control where this one tiny Fairy is concerned.

I absolutely loved both Dorian and Farah. Dorian was so broken. So utterly, completely broken that my heart ached for him, for his past, for the future he would never have because of that past. And yet, he was so intense in his claiming of Farah, in his dedication to keeping his promise and his complete claiming that she was his. If you like obsessive, possessive, jealous heroes – Dorian Blackwell is the cover model for them.

Farah was feisty and fierce, brave and strong, loving and loyal. I enjoyed getting to know her for she is the type of character you would want as a friend. She was the light to Dorian’s dark and she fought for what she wanted, even in the face of the insurmountable walls that held her back from him. I loved that her heart knew no boundaries and she encompassed all the “boys” into her heart.

Which leads to the secondary characters of which I can’t explain how much I loved them. Without taking over the story, they were perfect…especially those who were loyal to Dorian. I especially loved watching some of their little stories play out in such satisfying ways. Secondary characters can make or break a story and this time they definitely added to the depth of this tale.

Overall, I loved every moment of this book. I’ve heard nothing but good things about this story and I finally had a chance to read it. I have to say, all those good things were absolutely correct and I’m kicking myself for my delay in picking this one up.
I LOVED this book! But be warned - this is not a light fluffy read. Parts of the book are disturbing and might have subject matter that is offensive to sensitive readers.

There really isn't anything I love better than a possessive/obsessive hero - the man that sees "his woman" and claims her. Dorian is that kind of hero - Farah is his - she has always been his and will always be his. He doesn't let little things like other people get in his way - he kidnaps her and takes her to his castle in Scotland. Once there, he tells her that they will marry because someone is trying to kill her and only he can protect her and restore her birthright to her. She reluctantly agrees, but with conditions of her own.

Dorian Blackwell is a very bad man - like king of the London Underworld, bad man. He is ruthless and lethal. His only redeeming quality is his loyalty to those he loves and he loves Farah.

Farah is confused by her feelings for Dorian - she has spent the last 17 years alone and hasn't let go of the boy she loved as a young girl. The boy she loved gave up everything for her and she feels responsible for his death. Dorian is the first man she has ever been interested in since she found out that Dougan died. Turns out that Dorian and Dougan knew each other in prison and Dougan used to tell Dorian (and the rest of his motley crew) stories about Farah - who they all know as Dougan's fairy. They all swore to Dougan that they would look out for her and take care of her. When Farah finds out the extent of Dougan's suffering in prison - she feels even more responsible for his death.

The time in prison had a profound effect on Dorian - he cannot abide human touch in any form. This proves to be a challenge to his marriage to Farah - as she is insistent on having a family. He wants her, but he is desperately afraid of hurting her and fears that the darkness in him will ruin her. Farah is all light - she is loving, caring, funny and hopeful. She knows that Dorian is a bad man - but she also sees his worth.

These two have an incredible bond - I am not sure I have ever read a book with such a bond between the hero and heroine - I felt the love, the pain, the grief, the horror and the joy these two shared. It was one of the most emotionally charged books I have ever read. Parts of the story broke my heart. But the author balances those dark moments with moments of sheer joy and laughter.

There a quite a few light moments in the book, I would have to say that Farah with the strawberry tarts and Dorian's reaction to Inspector Morley (Farah's former employer) were by far my favorites.

Towards the end of the book, I began to wonder how Ms. Byrne was going to make Dorian into a good man, you know the pattern card reformed rogue hero. The answer was simple - she didn't - she left him bad and had the heroine love him anyway. Perfect! Farah finally helps Dorian realize that his darkness won't destroy her - that her light trumps his darkness. She loves him just as he is and he worships the ground she walks on.

I highly recommend this book - it really is one of the best romance stories I have ever read and I can't wait to read more by this author.