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Summary: Refreshing!
Review: In a genre filled with identical plots, Amanda Quick's _Affair_ is an invigorating change from the same-old run-of-the-mill romance. She teams up an unlikely hero (though Baxter is wildly sexy in a boy-next-door sort of way!) and a heroin who is not only brave, courageous and incredibly sure of herself but who is also in need of a love that will pull her from her jaded views of men. Another break from the usual is in Ms. Quick's use of two very mature and level-headed main characters. A nice switch to romances involving younger women and flighty men. I absolutely adored the added depth of the murder investigation. It advances the plot and gives you great insight into the character's minds. I can't say enough good things about this book. My first by Amanda Quick and *certainly* not my last! Definitely one to be added to your personal library for repeated readings.
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Summary: Very bland compared to other Quick books
Review: It was okay, but it wasn't as compelling as the other books. It's kind of a disappointment for a long time fan, but I would reccomend it for new readers.
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Summary: UNBELIEVABLE, REMARKABLE, CHATTY AND WITTY
Review: It's been a long time since I read a novel this size in 8 hours. I couldn't work, read it through Dr.s examination, while feeding my Siamese Topaz, everywhere for 8 hours, I carried this book. Please find a way to get this book in docu-drama form on PBS. It's another in the quality line of Bramwell!! Please find a way to put this novel to the small screen.
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Summary: AAw RIGHT
Review: ITCOMS BOOK CLUB felt it was too detail in some chapters. The book was more mystery than romance. Many felt the character, Ariel added nothing to the book and could have been eliminated. Half the members liked the book. The book was too predictable and we knew who Druscillai's murder was by Chapter 2 or 3.
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Summary: Wonderful characters trapped in a ridiculous plot
Review: Let me start by admitting that the plot of _Affair_ is completely preposterous. The villain's identity is obvious from the Prologue, the secret society is outlandish and unbelievable, and the book's final "showdown" between the Good Guys and the Bad Guy borders on just silly. And ugh, those chemistry puns . . .And yet, four stars. Why? Mostly because Baxter and Charlotte are my favorite Quick couple. Charlotte's career as a private investigator strains the bounds of believability, but it's just plausible enough, and her character is lively and engaging. Prickly Baxter provides a perfect foil for Charlotte. Both the hero and heroine have strong back stories and are sympathetic and interesting, and by the end of the second chapter I knew I had to find out what happened to them (as if the outcome was in doubt). Even though Quick sends this interesting and romantic couple through some of the most preposterous plot contrivances imaginable, it's still a good read - just suspend disbelief in everything except the main characters.
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Summary: Amanda Quick delivers another delightful regency novel
Review: Many fans of Amanda Quick believe that the talented author can not come up with anything new to get her audience chuckling. However, leave it to the quick-witted writer to introduce two unique characters living in Reg
ency England where one size fails to fit all, especially when it comes to this pair. This places the misfits in the middle of a serio-comic who-done-it that leaves the readers laughing while enjoying a romantic mystery. Readers will find this novel is very refreshing and delightful romp that demonstrates the Quick magical touch.
..... Charlotte Arkendale needs to hire a new man of affairs. The individual must be discreet and able to blend into the woodwork since the job requires inquiries into the background of males to see if they are trustworthy in order for her clients to marry them. Applying for the position is Baxter St. Ives, who Charlotte believes is a tiger hiding in a domestic cat's persona. Still, she hires the apparent bland individual at the insistenc
e of her sister and her housekeeper. However, Charlotte's gut reaction to Ives turns out right because he has a hidden agenda of his own that forces him out into society when he would rather work in chemistry lab.
Baxter's aunt, who truly cares for the lad and he for her, believes that Charlotte murdered her best friend. Baxter accepts the job with Charlotte to check into his aunt's belief. Very shortly after that, both invest
igators conclude that they are dealing with the same ruthless and deadly enemy, who will stop at nothing to silent the pair. The woman who distrusts men, and the man who distrusts emotion find themselves in a combustible
chemical mix that is ready to explode.
...... Amanda Quick is delightful in this fun to read Regency romp.Affair has all the qualities that ensure it a spot on the bestseller lists:quirky and endearing characters, a fun to solve mystery,and characters that seem like old but dear friends.A definite keeper
......Harriet Klausner
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Summary: All these Amanda Quick books are great!
Review: Now I've read all the "One-word-Title" Quick books and they're all great. Of course the hero and the heroine are really the same in all the books but that just makes them more fun to keep reading. The women are sounky and quirky and the men are patient and witty. I wish she'd written more of these. "With This Ring" and "I Thee Wed" are also fun, but they are different than the One-Words. I wish she'd write more of them.
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Summary: smart guys are sexy
Review: ok, let me start off by saying that since this guy is super into chemistry, the reference in his point of view regarding alchemy, chemistry, chemicals, experiments does get a little overbearing. but other than that, baxter is one sexy smart guy. one of the best things about this story is how the heroine helps this "bastard" resolve his family relations. course amanda has used this ploy before in her books. but it stills works for me. the only problem with this book is what i mentioned at the beginning. the plot is good & the story moves fast so you stay interested.
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Summary: same old, same old
Review: One of the most telling things about the quality of the plot and characterization in Affair was that I could not even remember the storyline the day after I finished it! It was so vanilla pudding and such a regurgitation of Quick's former plotlines that I was bitterly disappointed. I'm beginning to think Quick has lost her touch in coming up with original new storylines -- her last 3 books seem like repeat television shows. I'm a little tired of women who are only spunky and honest and men who are strong, silent and misunderstood. The same applies to her books written under the pseudonym Jayne Ann Krentz -- only a few are worthwhile. None of this stops me from reading Seduction, Scandal, Surrender and Reckless over and over. Stick to earlier Quick books -- they have better plotlines and more interesting characters.
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Summary: The book has great.........
Review: The book has great sex ... plain and simple! Ruark! Ruark! Ahoy there, Captain Ruark!!
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