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The Highwayman (Wicked Games #1)
by
Michele Hauf (Goodreads Author)
Max Fitzroy, the legendary Highwayman, had slain scores of demons with a razorlike whip and a burning need for revenge. Now, to rid himself of the demon inside him--who'd cursed him with immortality and stolen all sensual pleasures--Max needed a witch's familiar, the one creature he'd made a career of killing.But the Highwayman wasn't prepared for the familiar named Aby. T...more
Mass Market Paperback, 288 pages
Published
July 1st 2009
by Harlequin Silhouette
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Aug 15, 2009
Caitlyn
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This was my first book by Michele Hauf. The characters and the story were engaging and the author's voice flows nicely. I enjoyed the book enough to purchase the next in this series, even though I'm not very fond of werewolf stories (which the second book is about). However, the author intrigued me enough to want to know about this man (who is a secondary character in The Highwayman).
In The Highwayman (Book 1 of Wicked Games) the heroine is a familiar, a cat-shifter who is on her fourth life. T...more
In The Highwayman (Book 1 of Wicked Games) the heroine is a familiar, a cat-shifter who is on her fourth life. T...more
This book really has everything, as far as I'm concerned. It's Paranormal, but completely unique. Max is a human being cursed to walk the earth with a demon shadow that prevents him from eating, dreaming, or climaxing during sex. He is called the Highwayman as he has made it his business to kill every demon he encounters and the conduits who bring them to this world, the familiars.
Aby is a familiar on her fourth life. All she really knows, besides the fact that she wants her independence and th...more
Aby is a familiar on her fourth life. All she really knows, besides the fact that she wants her independence and th...more
This was nice well rounded story (aside from being too short but that is a publisher issue not a author issue). The characters were likeable. There was enough action and chemistry between the characters to keep me interested to see how and where the story would go. One of the biggested complements I can give this book is that it made me want to read more in this series and about these characters. I read both this and Moon Kissed by Michele in one sitting. Familiars (cat shape shifters who can br...more
I adored this story - The characters had depth, were true to form and completely likeable. Hauf has a wonderful way of linking characters, names, background, premise, conflict and storyline so that the story is a seamless read.
The backstory is complex, and if you've read some other Hauf stuff, you'll recognise it. Not that you need to read other stories to get this one.
It also has a few nice flashback scenes that are well-placed.
Character motivations are real, never forced and particularly in th...more
The backstory is complex, and if you've read some other Hauf stuff, you'll recognise it. Not that you need to read other stories to get this one.
It also has a few nice flashback scenes that are well-placed.
Character motivations are real, never forced and particularly in th...more
Michele Hauf sure knows how to weave an awesome story and this one was no different. I absolutely LOVED the interaction, tension and eventual connection between the hero and the heroine. Max is a tough as nails Highwayman who has been killing demons for centuries but now wants to get rid of the demon shadow inside him.
Aby's a familiar with a not-so ordinary job because she's a conduit to the demon realm.
When these two meet with Max's intention of using her to get rid of the shadow, the two head...more
Aby's a familiar with a not-so ordinary job because she's a conduit to the demon realm.
When these two meet with Max's intention of using her to get rid of the shadow, the two head...more
eh. the story was good enough. there was something about the writing and dialog that i didn't like. i am not exactly sure what it was though. a girl who never left middle America sure did not talk like it. i think the odd speech patterns annoyed me as well as the over abundance of "cool". "I'm cool" " its cool". everyone was cool. i have zero desire to read any more in this series and kind of wish i spent my day with a different book. i can't put my finger on what irked me so much so maybe i jus...more
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"Recommended paranormal romance about demon hunter Max, who hasn't eaten or slept or climaxed for 250 years, since he was possessed by a demon's shadow himself. Seeking to end his torment, he tracks down Aby, a familiar who helps bring demons into this world. Max, also known as the Highwayman, is the most feared enemy of Aby's kind. Will they be able to trust and help each other? Or will Max be the death of Aby?"
me gusto ya que fue diferente, no son los tipicos paranormales...
los personajes se hicieron querer, la relacion aunque tenia sus momentos dificiles puesto que era algo nuevo para uno y algo que no queria vivir de nuevo fue interesante y quedo con ganas de saber mas de esta saga y los demas personajes ya que no ahondaron mucho en ellos, eso creo que fue lo malo pero pensemos que sera porque tendran su propio libro.
los personajes se hicieron querer, la relacion aunque tenia sus momentos dificiles puesto que era algo nuevo para uno y algo que no queria vivir de nuevo fue interesante y quedo con ganas de saber mas de esta saga y los demas personajes ya que no ahondaron mucho en ellos, eso creo que fue lo malo pero pensemos que sera porque tendran su propio libro.
Aug 27, 2010
Miranda
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This is a nice light read with a veil of sexual heat.
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The best kissing scenes I have ever read! Nice sex scenes, not erotic or kinky or anywhere near vulgar. Mostly respectful.
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Some paranormal knowledge was assumed which left me kinda in the dark for a while.
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There are a few unresolved plot lines that suggest at least a sequel.
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The best kissing scenes I have ever read! Nice sex scenes, not erotic or kinky or anywhere near vulgar. Mostly respectful.
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Some paranormal knowledge was assumed which left me kinda in the dark for a while.
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There are a few unresolved plot lines that suggest at least a sequel.
A quick read about a familiar who can summon demons. The Highwayman is a immortal who has the shadow a demon living inside of him. He needs to use the familiar to get rid of the demon. He has not been able feel any sensual pleasure in centuries. But Aby is leery of Max because he is known to kill familiars and she knows him as her enemy.
I can only say I thought this book was fantastic. With all of the MH books I've read they are either hit or miss with me this one hit big time. New interesting ideas made it wonderful, the plot was awesome, and the leads tugged at my heart. I am so hopeing the rest of this series is as wonderful cause if not I'm going to have to quit reading MH books.
Not bad as these paranormal romances go. I did enjoy the curse on the hero, it was quite different than anything else I have read in a while. =)
The story had me when I found out the Highwayman wore spurs...great read, I loved Aby & Max. Not what I thought it was going to be, it was better.
I downloaded My Vampire Husband for free on the Kindle not realising it was book 3 in series. Now I plan to start from the beginning.
I really really wish it had a better ending. Just a smallish bit I wanted to be somehow else. (if that makes sense...)
Jan 08, 2011
Omofunshy
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This is d second book of michele hauf i know. D first is kiss me deadly which is superb
Cute but predictable.
It was really great! i loved it!
Fun series.
After about 45 pages I gave this one up. For me the story was blah and not interesting. Max the hero not all that likable or even sexy. Aby was somewhat interesting, but not enough to keep me reading the rest of the book. This one just wasn't for me.
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Michele has been writing romance, action-adventure and fantasy stories for over fifteen years. Her first published novel was DARK RAPTURE.
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