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Summary: Well I loved it!
Review: After reading all the reviews here you can tell that folks either adored this book or hated it. Add me to the adored column, because I devoured this book in one weekend and have it on my keeper shelf. Yes, there are graphic sex scenes but I think they advance the plot - they establish the lengths to which the characters are willing to go to get what they want. I like Sybil's independence and understand Hunter's reluctance so I cannot agree with those who say the plot is unrealistic. Except for the ghost, but he is hysterically funny and his interruptions are a welcome addition. I love this whole series, but this is my favorite of the bunch.
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Summary: Confusing.......
Review: I just never really cared about the secondary plot and could never really follow it anyway. As for the omniscient ghost, he's OK, but also breaks up the story a little too much. Overall, this was an interesting hero and a particularly interesting heroine. BUT...because of the confusing subplot and their erratic behavior, this book was difficult to read. One minute he's not aware of her as a woman, the next he realizes he's in love with her, then he treats her roughly, then tenderly, then he knows he loves her and tells her and knows she loves him in return, but still he doesn't ask her to marry him till months later. I've had lukewarm feelings about this particular series all along, but this book may mean I stop try to wield my way through them. More than likely, however, I will give it another shot, because the one thing Ms. Cameron always does well is writes intriguing secondary characters who you can't wait for them to have stories of their own. I just hope those stories are less confusing and erratic.
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Summary: Disappointing Read for a Cameron fan
Review: I was excited about this book because I had read the other books in this series (More & More and All Smiles) and was looking forward to reacquainting myself with the characters. To say I was disappointed is an understatement. The story was bizarre (which is not always a bad thing) and confusing. Sibyl Smiles wants a baby but doesn't want a husband so naturally she turns to her friend and neighbor Hunter Llyod. The conflicts from this situation are not well explored and there is another confusing side plot involving Hunter's involvement in a high profile trial. There was too much going on and the resolution of the conflicts don't make sense. Overall I ended the book with a sense of puzzlement over what had just taken place. Stella Cameron usually hits with me but this was a rare miss.
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Summary: Sweet love story with steamy love scenes
Review: This is my first read of Stella Cameron's work. She has an unusual style but I found that I enjoyed the story. I liked the hero, Hunter, mostly because he seems more human compared to the conventional heros in romance novels. Unlike romances written for this era, the men in this series, come with flaws despite their wealth, power and good looks. This makes them more believable. Hunter is not your brooding hero, but being a lawyer, he has a certain sense of confidence and control about him. Of course, everything changes when he is around Sybil. He's attracted to her but deny's the attraction mostly because he thinks he knows what's better for her, overlooking the fact that she's loves no one else but him. In the meantime, Sybil's determination to have a baby with him and Hunter's struggle to resist his own growing love for her, sets the stage for a romance highly strung with anticipation. I also liked the fact that the women in the story were not afraid of asking questions. One can't help but like Sybil, for she is an kind and innocent, and yet, is determined to defy convention and overcome her ignorance. Her revelations on physical intimacy is amusing and yet endearing, for she is wants only Hunter. What I found surprising was that one would have never thought, after reading the first few pages, that the love scenes would be so explicit. The style of writing masks the racier dialogues between the characters. If you enjoy steamy love scenes, amidst an intriguing storyline, then I would recommend this book. However, I do have to warn that it does take some time getting used to the style at the beginning, and it may be true that the author is still searching for her signature style, but in general, I believe Ms. Cameron has a lot of potential. P.S: Contrary to a comment from one of the reviewers, I don't believe Hunter had sex with the girl in the pub. He was pretending to do so because she would have gotten into trouble otherwise. I reread the scene a couple of times after reading the comment, and strongly believe that he had merely made it look like they were.
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Summary: Awesome!- Susan Johnson meets Julia Quinn
Review: This is the first Stella Cameron book I've read and I can't believe this is out of print. Thank goodness I got my hands on a copy! Her characters are positively endearing and the circumstances are hilarious! The sex is great and unashamed, the heroine is a true woman and the hero is charming without being ridiculous. I think I've fallen in love with Hunter and Sybil along the way. If you can find a copy, BUY IT!
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