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Summary: anonymous
Review: Out of all of Linda Howard's books I don't like An Independent Wife. I was mad that Sallie could go back to him for what he had done to her. Leaving her and wasn't there when she was pregnant. In a way I had hoped that she could make him pay; teach him a lesson later in the story. But I guess since she went back to him, it tells that she was truly was in love with him.
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Summary: This would've been a great book--IF ONLY...
Review: Overall, we can see that LH's successful writing style is emerging. If only Rhy's character was injected with a VERY LARGE DOSE OF SENSITIVITY, this would've been a success! because all of his resulting thoughts & actions would've been tempered by that sensitivity. AND, he wouldn't have said THOSE inflammatory words that really made me see red!
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Summary: indenpendent and determined to stay that way
Review: Sallie Baines had her heart broken by her husband Rhy and was determined to prove she wasn't the timid little miss he called her. As she grew up she realized she didn't need Rhy. But Rhy is back and has decided he needs her.
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Summary: Great!
Review: Story of a woman who needed to gain her freedom before she could learn about herself. Sallie Baines had a hard time adjusting to her husband's life and expectations when they got married, and after much disappointment, she decided to take charge of her life and become the "woman" her husband Rhy Baines expected her to be. Seven years later, Sallie and Rhy are reunited and sparks fly. Sallie refuses to be the submissive woman she used to be and Rhy fights back by not letting her work in international assignemtns in the magazine he bought. A fight of will that leads to the rediscovery of love and the long-deserved second chance. One of Linda Howard's earliest works and a pleasure to read.I hope Ms. Howard takes pity of us, her fans, and write the story of Chance Mackenzie.
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Summary: One of the worst I have ever read!
Review: The book was terrible, horrible, hate inspiring, etc. Rhy is a total jerk and loser and Sally for being a supposedly self-reliant and intelligent reporter can't tell that her ex-husband (I won't even honor him with recognition) is walking all over her. When he was through with her I wouldn't be surprised if she had cleat marks down her back. Then when she finally leaves him she just convinces herself to fight for him. As if there were anything worth fighting over. All in all I felt like ripping up the book at about page 20 maybe earlier, but I have to much respect for books in general to do that so I'll just forget about it.
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Summary: Didn't Like it!
Review: The heroine in this book is too weak and and Howard portray Sallie as a fragile thing that can't resist her husband-who's a totally jerk and too controlling. I didn't really enjoy this book. Eventhough I didn't like this book, but I love Howard's most recent books.
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Summary: don't waste your time or money -- it's unreadable
Review: This book was virtually unreadable. As I attempted to work my way through it (yes, "work"), all I kept thinking was why in the world "Sally" would even want to be with "Rhy". His only attractive feature, his physical appearance, was grossly outweighed by his repulsive tendencies to control and abuse. The author's overuse of superlatives in describing the personality and actions both main characters was mostly unbelieveable and sometimes laughable. Linda Howard has produced several wonderful books ("Son of the Morning", "Shades of Twilight", "Dream Man", "Lady of the West") and I look forward to more new works that reflect her considerable talent. This is a greatly disappointing book from an author capable of so much better.
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Summary: A Tragedy Masquerading as a Romance
Review: This book would have made more sense as a tragedy than a romance. It is a very sad story of controlling obsession and co-dependency. Unfortunately the characters are probably all too real. It would have been a much happier ending if the heroine could have summoned the strength to leave the guy.
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Summary: indenpendent and determined to stay that way
Review: This is absolutely the worst romance novel that I have ever read. Despite the usual high quality writing and editing that I have come to expect from Linda Howard, this is horrible. The male lead, Rhy, is far beyond the alpha male - he is just mean. Sallie/Sarah is so completely victimized by him that she cannot think her way out of a paper bag. It is incomprehensible that they make each other so angry but `cannot help' but give in to their "love." This is the type of writing that leads women to think that being stalked and abused is something normal - that they have `asked for it.' Linda Howard should be mortified to have written this book, and Mira should be ashamed for continuing to publish it. I know that I am disappointed and angry to have purchased and read it. I give it one star because it is not possible to give it zero - or less.
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Summary: The worst romance novel ever published!
Review: This is absolutely the worst romance novel that I have ever read. Despite the usual high quality writing and editing that I have come to expect from Linda Howard, this is horrible. The male lead, Rhy, is far beyond the alpha male - he is just mean. Sallie/Sarah is so completely victimized by him that she cannot think her way out of a paper bag. It is incomprehensible that they make each other so angry but 'cannot help' but give in to their "love." This is the type of writing that leads women to think that being stalked and abused is something normal - that they have 'asked for it.' Linda Howard should be mortified to have written this book, and Mira should be ashamed for continuing to publish it. I know that I am disappointed and angry to have purchased and read it. I give it one star because it is not possible to give it zero - or less.
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