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Summary: Librarians rule!
Review: You don't see many librarians in romantic fiction. I've read my fair share and I have seen teachers, psychologists, real estate agents, spies, singers, actresses, reporters, tour guides, bodyguards, and waitresses as romantic interests, but I can't think of one with a librarian as the love interest. So, hooray for Daisy Minor! Sure, she starts out looking like a stereotype, but from the beginning, even while she's living with her mom, you can see she has an independent streak and knows her job. I LOVED that the way she met Jack Russo was when he came to the library to get his password to the virtual library. Howard paid attention to what librarians do now, and her librarian didn't have a card-catalog loving, computer hating character, which is the popular image of librarians. And when Daisy Minor decides to cut loose she really lets go. She let her hair down well before she took her clothes off, so I didn't feel like the scene was one of those sterotypical "he wakens her to a new way of life" moments. Daisy is a problem solver, too. Even when Jack's paranoia takes over, Daisy makes her own decisions. She's not free of stereotypes: she "would never park in the fire lane" but she's got personality, and I enjoyed her as a character.
Daisy aside, I have to give this four stars because there was a major mishap in logic. If the mayor was involved in criminal trade, why did he import a Chicago cop for his police chief? I know, suspend your disbelief, but this is really stretching it for me.
Beyond that, there seemed to be some loose ends. Why the weird ending with Jennifer and Sykes, who are both minor characters and barely know each other? What was Todd involved in that he refused to talk about? Were these supposed to be setups for other books?
This was my first Linda Howard book. I will definitely look at some of her other books, now that I've been introduced to her by a fine librarian.
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Summary: Predictable, yet enjoyable!
Review: Heard OPEN SEASON by Linda Howard, a romantic thriller about a small-town librarian who decides to enliven her boring life on her 34th birthday . . . she eventually winds up as the
target of a killer, and thought the plot might sound a bit predictable, I found myself enjoying it--and wanting to see how the story would end . . . heightening my enjoyment of story was Kate Forbes' excellent narration . . . her handling of the male voices was especially well done.
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Summary: I'm glad we don't all like black Ford trucks
Review: I have always enjoyed Linda Howard's books and I thought it was incredible that in this book she could take subjects like rape and murder and weave such a humorous story that I laughed till I cried. Her portrayal of the stodgy old-maid who suddenly realizes life is passing her by was terrific and both Daisy and Jack were people I would like to get to know. I loved this book so much that I was a little amazed when I read negative reviews but then if everyone liked the same thing, everyone in the world would own a black Ford truck!
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Summary: An enjoyable read
Review: Of all Linda Howard's books that I've read so far, Open Season is the most fun and enjoyable. I've always like her writing style. Witty, fun and fearless. This title is certainly a pick-me-up when I am feeling out of sorts.
The book tells about a regular girl -daisy minor-, like us having a nice steady job as a librarian, when suddenly she realizes that her life is BORING!, and going nowhere.
She determined to change that.
Unintentionally, while she is searching for future husband, she became an eye witness to a crime, that dragged her in.
The police officer paid no attention to her at first, but soon realize that behind the plain exterior of Ms. Daisy Minor, is a character that he could really enjoy spending time with.
The conversation and remarks between the two main character are lively, spiced, and not at all boring. This is the book that will make your day.
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Summary: A NICE READ
Review: THE PAST FEW MONTHS I STARTED READING AND HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO STOP. I LITERALLY PICK UP A BOOK AND WITHIN 2 DAYS ITS FINISHED AND THEN PICK UP ANOTHER ONE. THIS BOOK WASNT SUSPENSEFUL OR TWISTED IN ANY WAY. JUST A NICE BOOK TO READ. IT WAS NICE STEPPING AWAY FROM SOME OF THE HARSH STUFF I'VE BEEN READING. READ THIS ON A RAINING DAY.
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Summary: One of my favorites!
Review: Open Season - Linda Howard is one of my favorite authors. This story to me was a little different than her usual writing style. I found myself smiling and even laughing outright while reading the antics of Ms. Daisy Miner. This is a heroine you can't help but adore! Meet Ms. Daisy Miner, the librarian in a small town. She's in her late thirties, lives with her mom and aunt, dresses like an old maid, and is pretty much considered "on the shelf" in her mind and in the town's mind too. Daisy has finally decided that instead of giving up, she is going after what she wants, and what she wants is a man, and not just any man, but the marrying kind. Daisy is on the hunt for a husband! First Daisy has to figure out how to accomplish this. She realizes that first she needs to change her image, her "old fashioned" clothes are not going to cut it. With the advice of her mom and aunt, Daisy obtains the help of a friend who helps to whip her into shape in terms of her hair, makeup and clothes. Now, the hunt and the fun begins. Daisy decides that if you want to meet a man you have to go where the men will be, and that's the neighborhood bars and dance clubs. Now throw into this mix, tough ex city cop Chief Russo who is now the small time sheriff in this town. These two keep bumping into each other in town and the results are hilarious. All of Chief Russo's city experience has not prepared him for the small town innocence of Daisy. The dialogue is witty, and you can't help but fall in love with Daisy's innocence, and Chief Russo's interaction with her. I do not want to give this story away, but it truly is a cute fun novel that will keep you chuckling until the end. I would highly recommend.
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