Rating: Summary: A novel I constantly find myself picking up to read again... Review: "Beyond Eden" is a fabulous book. The emotion I felt for the characters was bone deep. Taylor and Lindsey were two mismatched characters that found acceptance in eachother's embrace.Lindsey(Eden) was an affection depraved, naive teenager taken advantage of by a cruel brother-in-law, hated by her half sister, and despised by her own father. She found protection behind a false identity and aloof facade. She had things settled..until Taylor happened in. S.C Taylor was a perfect candidate for Eden. He was compassionate and loving to Lindsey as herself, but also solid and steady for Eden, her model persona. He showed her a side of herself she thought she had lost a long time ago and a love so potent that she just couldn't escape. I have already recommended this book to friends, but I didn't borrow my copy out for worry of wanting to read it again and not having it on hand.
Rating: Summary: A novel I constantly find myself picking up to read again... Review: "Beyond Eden" is a fabulous book. The emotion I felt for the characters was bone deep. Taylor and Lindsey were two mismatched characters that found acceptance in eachother's embrace. Lindsey(Eden) was an affection depraved, naive teenager taken advantage of by a cruel brother-in-law, hated by her half sister, and despised by her own father. She found protection behind a false identity and aloof facade. She had things settled..until Taylor happened in. S.C Taylor was a perfect candidate for Eden. He was compassionate and loving to Lindsey as herself, but also solid and steady for Eden, her model persona. He showed her a side of herself she thought she had lost a long time ago and a love so potent that she just couldn't escape. I have already recommended this book to friends, but I didn't borrow my copy out for worry of wanting to read it again and not having it on hand.
Rating: 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.
Rating: Summary: TRUST ME!! READ THIS BOOK! Review: From the moment that I read the first page, this book was a sexy, mysterious, full of secrets, GREAT book! Believe me, it is not a "trashy" book, but it has *romance* (a.k.a. great sex), and a great plot to go with it! This book is definitely a romance novel, but not mushy! BUY THIS BOOK!
Rating: Summary: Coulter does Contemporary 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
Rating: Summary: Beyond Eden is beyond great Review: I have just finished this book for A school project. When I first saw this book I thought it would be a bore like most of the ones I see around my house, but it turned out to be the best story I have read since Where The Heart Is. It has it's moments but other then a few pages It is miraculous and well writen. Must read and should be on the best sellers list.
Rating: 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.
Rating: Summary: Not for the faint of heart. 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.
Rating: 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!!
Rating: 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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