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Summary: Very good!
Review: For some reason I have avoided Ms Coulter's earlier contemporaries. I am pretty sure it has something to do with my not being a fan of her earlier historicals, but I am an avid fan of her newer FBI series. However, BEYOND EDEN surprised me by being classic Coulter. A very entertaining, poignant, and humorous read. There is a very graphic rape scene, but it sets up the book and is quite necessary for the plot. You heal along with the heroine as she finds a life where she finally fits in and someone who wants her just as she is. Taylor, the hero, is just that. A perfect foil for Lyndsay and a prime example of one of Coulter's better heroes. The mystery is a very good one that kept me guessing the whole time. A regular whodunnit. I highly recommend this book to Coulter fans, old and new. It will not disappoint.
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Summary: Incredible story
Review: I believe this book was one of Catherine's first attempts at Contemporary. First of all I must state that I had taken a hiatus from reading Ms. Coulters work since 1994. I'd been meaning to read this book for some time since it has been in my TBR (to be read)pile for sometime and I had heard from many different sources that this was a worth while read. I recommend that if you read the reviews on here still take a chance and read the book, I read the reviews and thought to myself it was going to be awful, but was pleasently suprised. I did not give this one a high rating because the end [was diasappointing], the plausibility of the whole Family [thing stunk]and the relationship did progress incredibly quick for someone who had been sheltered from men since she was 18 years old and then suddenly after 2 weeks of knowing someone feels so comfortable with them, to accept a proposal????? The end had so many ludicrous twist and turns it was like OH COME ON NOW!!!!! (NO SPOILERS HERE) but when you read the book you'll understand EXACTLY what I am referring to. It was a fast read and one that I didn't actually won't to put down because of the mystery that was going on but still I really just HATED the last 3 or so chapters. Didn't make any sense. Respectfully Reviewed
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Summary: Good story line, nice romance
Review: I have reached page 94 of this book and already two horrific rapes have occurred. I have a feeling that I will not have the stomach to finish the book. Beware those who cannot stomach rapes scenes.
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Summary: Excellent Modern-Day Novel - Best One I've Read!
Review: I loved this book! In fact, I couldn't put it down. The characters were well-developed, something that is lacking in a lot of modern-day novels. The attention to detail was greatly appreciated, though some scenes could have toned down (i.e. the rape scene). All-in-all, a most excellent book. NEVER A DULL MOMENT WHEN READING YOUR BOOKS, and I've loved all of them. Never have I read one of your books that I didn't like. Thanks so much!!
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Summary: Average Read
Review: I picked up this novel after finishing Catherine Coulter's Riptide which I thought was excellent. This novel while not bad was a very very average read. Lindsay Foxe is a supermodel with the family from hell. Her father hates her; her mother's an alcoholic; and her wicked step sister stepped right out of the Cinderella fairy tale. Lindsay has just been involved in an explosion on a set and is rushed to the hospital. At this point the novel goes back in time and you learn of all the events leading up to the explosion. The main story line is who is trying to kill her? Her family, etc. I personally though the Lindsay character was very annoying. She was one of the wealthiest girls around but did nothing to help herself heal. She took constant abuse from her family for no reason at all except she didn't have enough guts to stand up for herself, and this is our pathetic, whiny heroine. Enter the hero Taylor who is hired as her body guard, and who of course falls in love with her. He doesn't love her because she's beautiful (although she is a model who was on the cover of Elle), but because of her kick me while I'm down personality?
This was an average read with an annoying heroine.
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Summary: Very Good
Review: I was a bit apprehensive about this book in the beginning, and the first few pages I groaned at the way the book was heading, but after those pages past I was completely taken with Eden/Lindsay and Taylor. I was so drawn into their story and felt every pain and happiness they shared. And excellent read!
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Summary: Give it a try
Review: Lindsey Foxe was raped by her brother in law when she was 18. Ever since, she was always cauious of guys. She wouldn't get near one, even by ten feet. She does go near the guys that she knows are not going to hurt her. One day, Taylor walks into her life and says that he is there to protect her because her agent had sent him there. She was totally afraid of Taylor and she even walked out on him when he was taking a shower. He realizes that she was afraid of guys so he decides to try and gain her trust in him. It took time but she finally decided to trust him. When taylors job to protect her was over, they went out on dates and then someone really does tries to kill her. Who? I can't tell you.
If you really want to know who's trying to kill her, you have got to read the book. It's a story that you would remember forever. It's a loving and a mysterious book. You'll love it. Give it a try!
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Summary: Beyond Eden
Review: This book came highly recommended by a friend of mine who works at the used bookstore where I frequently go to get books. This book was an excellent read. It was full of romance and suspense.I finished it in 2 days.I just couldn't put it down. I was reading it even at work. This is a must read. I will probably read it again. Pam
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Summary: Romance yes, Suspense its not...
Review: This is my second Coulter book and I only read it because I had hoped, no, actually I had prayed that my first book(Devil's Embrace) was a bad example of her work, but this only intensified my opinion of her and I am a little surprised she is a New York Times Best Selling Author. I am not going to get critical of all the flaws in this book, but I will say this, romance it was, but a suspense it was not. The story is a long and drawn out portrayal of a woman who is gone from ugly duckling to supermodel. The blurb on the back of the book states it is about a woman who becomes a model and is being terrified and stalked by some maniac, but who is it? Someone from her past? What is she hiding? I will tell you, nothing...she is hiding nothing,. She is brutally attacked by her sister's husband when she is 18 in France. Her family treats her badly and her father especially hates her. They all blame her for her loser brother-in-law's brutal rape. Lindsey(the heroine) years later becomes a supermodel named Eden. She is popular and is beginning to get on with her life until her sister comes back into it to stir the pot. Somewhere in here (I assume) Coulter was trying to bring some tension and suspense into the story by adding the hero of S.C Taylor, Lindsey's bodyguard. For what, I'm not sure, Coulter never makes that clear either. After some unnecessary chapters where nothing happens but Taylor falling for her, the story gets off-track and you're not sure where the stalker is or if there IS one at all.
Taylor must sort through her messy past and try and win her trust, while keeping her meddling family at bay. He succeeds and then by the last 10 pages or so, the stalker is revealed and I was left wondering,....why? This story was lacking in true suspense and it was choppy to the point of not understanding what the plot was. If you like a good romance, this was ok, but I would steer clear if you're looking for a good romantic suspense story, it is poorly written in that department...
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Summary: Incredible story
Review: When I opened up "Beyond Eden" to begin reading I was expecting a romantic suspense/thriller as it had been categorized. It was heavier on the romance and not so much the suspense, but I think even those expecting a lot of suspense couldn't be disappointed in this book (although I see there have been a few negative reviews surprisingly). It was absolutely wonderful in my opinion. The format is just slightly different in that it begins in the present day but then goes back in time to when Lindsay Foxe was about 16 and then a couple years later when she was 18, the time where she was brutally raped by an Italian prince who just happened to be her half-sister's husband. This is a graphic scene but necessary for the overall story. We also learn about Taylor, the hero, and how he ties in to the story even then in these background chapters. The story continues through the years until again we reach present time (althought not until 300+ pages into the book [paperback edition]) where the story had originally begun. Without giving away any spoilers, I will just say that is an incredibly touching and poignant journey of a woman as she tries to come to grips with her past and the brutality at the hands of someone she thought she admired and could trust, and on top of everything, being told she was the one at fault. Through this journey she finds strength to stand up to the family that has tried to keep her down and finds love with Taylor, a man originally hired to protect her and a man she eventually comes to trust and love and know wouldn't hurt her for anything. When they finally make love, it was very passionate and beautiful. These two characters were meant to be together and it's hard not to fall in love with them. This is definitely a story I will read again.
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