Wishes in the Wind

Nicole and her father Nick recieved a threating note painted on a stable wall..... they leave the country and Nicole disguises as a boy to protect her father..... when she goes in for a job she did not relize the man she met 2 nights before was the same man...... Dustin puts his life on the line 2 protect nicoles secret and her father..... u must read this book too find out what happens.... this book will keep u glued to the pages..... i can't wait to read more from this fantastic author

I really do love this book. It's the first book of Andrea Kane's I've really enjoyed it!! I love Nicole and her boldness to be a man and race in the Derby where she knows women are not allowed to compete. The Derby Race is very intense and exciting. As is the love between Dustin and Nicole. I also fell in love with Dustin and of course his adorable nephew, Alexander. Andrea Kane definetly works her magic in this novel.

I prefer not to give anything a 5 star rating because I don't believe anything is perfect but I really enjoy Ms Kane's style of writing. I enjoy her because there are no real games. The story line is not too far from what is usual in most regency novels but the difference is, there is no major misunderstanding that stands between the couple. They come together in a tender kind of way. NO, it's not your typical story where boy meets girl and there is something or someone that deters their romance. It's nice to read a book that one does not mistrust and suspects the other for three quarters of the book. They can 'get together' without the going through half the book figuring out that each had the wrong view and/or opinion.Nicole and Dustin are from two different worlds, in a way. Nicole is basing her knowledge of the nobility from what she's learned in the stables, applies it to Dustin, has a pre-determned Dustin in her mind. Dustin, however, surprises her by not being the typical nobleman she has been exposed to. Dustin senses something unique about Nicole but isn't able to act upon it as soon as he would like to. He knows there is something 'different' about Nicole but isn't doesn't recognize himself to be in love. He has a bit of a problem admitting it to himself. It doesn't go on and on as some books do which is the refreshing part.I've said enough without ruining the story. If you're tired and frustrated of reading romance novels that spend at least half of the book resisting the "love" that is to bound to occur, Ms Kane is for you. The love scenes are every bit steamy. They do not go on for chapters as I've seen with other authors but it's just right.I strongly recommend reading Wishes in the Wind before reading Echoes in the Mist. Echoes in the Mist is, to my knowledge, the conclusion of this book. I thoroughly enjoyed this read and hope this review helps you.

It was great. Ms. Kane draws the readers into Nicole's (Elf) world. Dustin and Nicole's first encounter was memorable. Nicole has fine qualities. She's honest, hardworking, caring, loyal..need I say more? But she can't cook didley-squat. Her father, Nick Aldrige is a jockey who is hiding. Some people approached him and told him to throw some races or else. But he didn't and so now they want him. Nicole has this wishing locket her mother gave her when she was young. You hold the locket and make a wish and the locket will store it until fate decides to let it out. It was a great book. It's a book you HAVE to read time and time again.

The one thing I always notice about Andrea Kane's books is her ability to inject just the right amount of internal conflict. It's refreshing to see the hero and heroine jointly overcoming outside obstacles instead of fighting each other. _Wishes in the Wind_ is a well-researched, enjoyable book with a wonderful combination of romance, humor, and just a bit of intrigue. Dustin Kingsley is a compassionate, about-to-be-reformed rake, and Nicole Aldridge is an enchanting female jockey. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romance.