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Summary: Excellent read
Review: I read this book many years ago and I was happy to read it again. Coulter has a way of getting you close to her characters. Lindsey was raised by a horrible father. Always treating her like an outcast and constantly putting her down and abusing her verbally. The biggest deception and hurt happened when she was 18 years old and raped and beaten by her sister's husband. Lindsey's father blamed Lindsey and claimed to the press that she was a slut and a Lolita. Finally several years later Lindsey discovers herself. She becomes Eden a famous model and meets the man of her dreams. And now someone is out to kill her. Is it her Father, who was disinherited by his mother and gave Lindsey/Eden all the fortune, is it her old professor from college who is a crazy, is it her sister, or her sister's husband, or is it someone else who wants her dead. Good surpise at the end. This book keeps you guessing.
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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: Terrible---avoid at all costs
Review: If you're looking for romance, look elsewhere (like Nora Roberts). This book is awful. I'm a new reader of Catherine Coulter and can honestly say, "Never again!" What irked me most was the dialogue between the characters, which was stilted, unrealistic, and .... Instead of witty repartee between them, the characters would get out all they wanted to say in one big paragraph. Exhausting! Moreover, I disliked both the hero and heroine and ended up not caring if they died at the hands of the crazed random person (aka the big bad killer).Coulter overused the line, "As for [insert name here]," which I found unbearable. The characters shifted moods so often that they seemed bipolar. And I got [mad] every time Lindsay/Eden put up with Sydney's put downs (which was quite frequent, so I was rather ill-tempered throughout the book). Yeah, so stay away from this book if you're used to more refined writing. If you don't mind that her dialogue lacks originality, the characters spew whatever brain vomit they're thinking of at the particular they're thinking it, and you actually enjoy whiny people, then, by all means, read away. Me, naw, I won't touch a Catherine Coulter book again.
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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: could have been much better
Review: One of my roommates was going on and on about how great this book was and how she couldn't put it down. So it floated around our apartment for a while and two more of us read it. However, the 2 of us have come to an agreement that she must have been crazy when she said this was a good book. This book was completely unrealistic, confusing, boring, and had absolutely the worst characters ever. I especially didn't like the story being told from 2 different POV's. Both Eden and Taylor sounded identical in Coulter's attempt to give another dimension to the story. My biggest problem was that Taylor was BORING!! He's supposed to be the man who eventually earns Eden's trust?? If I were her, I'd run away. He's insensitive and uncompassionate and not even likeable. It's my understanding that you're actually supposed to like the hero in romance novels and actually want the heroine to get together with him at the end. This was not the case at all. And i loved how Taylor knew that Eden was terrified of men, and the first thing he does is strip down naked and get into bed with her. What a way to be sensitive. I couldn't believe this book! I hated how it jumped back and forth between characters and times. That was completely unnecessary and could have been told better if it just ran straight from beginning to end with one narrator. Coulter's attempt at creativity just resulted in a lot of headache and confusion. The story was incredibly slow and at the end, it seemed like there was a rush to finish, which resulted in not a particularly well-written ending. And I shouldnt even start with Eden. She was much to cynical, and she was abused over and over and over again-we get the picture. None of the characters had any depth to them and could not be related to in any way. Also the "bad guy" was some random person, like Coulter tried to add a twist at the end but failed miserably. Mysteries are supposed to allow you to figure out who the antagonist is, but that can't be done in this book b/c he only makes a cameo appearance once or twice at the beginning. True, I couldnt' put the book down, but it was just so that I could see if there was some redeeming quality at the end; there wasn't.
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Summary: Beyond Eden
Review: The first novel I read by Coulter was impulse, and I thought that it was a great suspense book. I thoroughly enjoyed the character development. Therefore I decided to read her others and particularly enjoyed Beyond Eden. While I am an avid fan of suspense novels, the romance in the story was quite touching. I have had the tendency to shy away from typical romance novels, but the hero was very refreshing. If you are looking to read about a great guy- a guy any woman would fall for, Taylor is it. This book offered more romance than suspense, but it was a pleasant surprise. I will definitely read her other novels.
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Summary: Dangerous....
Review: The story weaved a WICKED web
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Summary: Excellent
Review: The story where a girl matures and is able to over come her abusive family as well as overcoming her fears from a brutal rape was really touching.
The tender, concerned, Taylor was too good to be true but I didn't mind in the least . He was exactly what every one dreams of in a hero.
I must say the only thing I found difficult was the violence in several places...but at least good conqured evil...
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Summary: a captivating saga of yet another victimized woman's life
Review: The title of this book threw me off. But when I read the synopsis, I was delightfully surprised to learn that it centered around a terribly isolated and victimized woman named Eden. If you want to sympathize and even emphathize with all the trials and tribulations of an oppressed female character, and yet simultaneously delve into the superficial world of modeling and the upper crust society in general, then I highly suggest this book. You'll find yourself becoming engrossed with all the unpredictable twists and turns. You'll definitely root for the underdog and find yourself abhoring the antagonists.Trust me, you will not be disappointed.
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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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