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Summary: Bad in every way
Review: If I could enter this review with NO stars, I would. I considered the writing to be totally formulaic and suspected the ending almost immediately. Jill, the heroine, was irritating and unbelievable. I agree with every bad review heretofore entered except the ones that liked any of it. I am angry that I wasted my money and time
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Summary: Extremely Disappointed!!
Review: I have to agree with the "reader from Detroit." I wish I had read her review before I purchased this book. She echoes my sentiments, exactly. I thought this was a horrid book; there was no passion or romance. I am a huge fan of Brenda Joyce, and I don't understand why she wrote this book, other than to break away and try something different. I woke up in the middle of the night after having finished this book, and was instantly depressed. I hate what happened to Kate and I hate that there was no justice for her. I think the plot was too contrived and predictable. I was very uncomfortable with the way the characters so blithely thwarted Jill in her search, Alex included. I did not find him at all attractive, especially after Jill finds out what he did with the letters. I also thought the rest of the family was arrogant and morally reprehensible. I hope Brenda gets back to creating the magic that was so incredible in her other books. This book should not be marketd as a romance; it is barely a good mystery.
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Summary: Go back to romance writing, Brenda
Review: Why do the really good authors of romance books feel a need to "graduate" to thrillers and mysteries? "The Third Heiress" is full of implausibilities, errors, and nonsense. Did any reader really think for one minute that Alex was the villain? For that matter, did any reader even care? Go spend your money on a good, old-fashioned romance. Please, Brenda, forget this new trend.
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Summary: 5++++ Wow!
Review: I really enjoyed this book! It is not typical Joyce, but it was wonderful. It is more thriller/mystery/ghost story than romance, but has enough romance in it to be worth it. The story is tightly written and has interesting twists and the ending is a surprise. There are 2 story lines unfolding throughout the book, that of the 1906-1909 romance and mystery and the other of the story of the present day hero/heroine. Both story lines have mysteries and intrigue. I found that when I just sat down to read the first couple chapters to see what it was about, I could not quit easily. I finished this hefty book in 3 nights, having to force myself to bed on the middle night at 2:00 am. I was wishing I could just finish it in one night, or not have to go to work! It was tense, the love story was appealing, and I am left with lots of thoughts of the characters, even now, after I have finished the book. I hope Joyce keeps writing them like this one!
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Summary: A good thriller ... but not a typical Brenda Joyce romance
Review: For those of you (like myself) who automically buy any of Breanda Joyce's books, you might want to pause and read the reviews on this one first. While it's a very well written thriller, it's not a romance. I know it's not fair to pigeon-hole a writer, and I applaud Joyce's wanting to expand her scope, but I was a little disappointed in this book. I wanted to curl up with a great love story, not sit up all night with a tense thriller.This is a mystery with a token love story, not a love story with a token mystery. Having said that, it is a good book, and a very engrossing read. A little like "Jagged Edge" with a bit of "Possesion" thrown in.
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Summary: The Third Heiress
Review: This is a fantastic book! Great mystery plot, suspense, romance and hot love scenes - what else could a person need? Once I picked this book up I couldn't put it down - stayed up way too late reading it. I'm going to start reading more of her books.
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Summary: You'll love this book!
Review: The Third Heiress was an excellent read, I loved the chemisty between the characters and storyline always kept me wondering. You won't be able to put it down!
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Summary: Too much angst!
Review: I'm only halfway through the book, and even though I love the story line, the Jill character is just TOO annoying, TOO strung up, TOO neurotic. I can't udnerstand how someone as put together and in control and studly as Alex can put up with someone as hysterical as her. I was hoping that they'd have a love scene or two, to, you know, loosen her up a bit. She's one weird chick. Couldn't stand her. But don't worry, Ms. Joyce, won't quit on you altogether. It really is, despite the annoying Jill, a good story.
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Summary: Not In Keeping with Joyce's Usual Excellence
Review: I commend Ms. Joyce's efforts to shift into a more suspensful and mysterious gear, but for me, it lost the ususal in-depth romance between the characters. Maybe in an effort to write contemporary, Ms. Joyce is adopting today's common philosophy of casual sex between partners who never really get emotionally involved? I missed the communication and emotional turmoil that her characters normally have, and since I'm not much of a mystery fan - the plot that took it's place didn't fill that void. If you prefer a light romance, however, with a suspense twist - this might be more for you. In the meantime, however, I will be re-reading some of Ms. Joyce's classics like The Game and The Conqueror. Those were definitely her best.
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Summary: Wound Too Tight!
Review: I usually enjoy books by Brenda Joyce, but The Third Heiress left me feeling a little disappointed for the following reasons: First, the main character, Jill, was so high strung that I didn't think she would survive the rest of the book. That kind of severe, emotional intensity all the time was a little too much for me. How many times was her heart going to stop then start beating again? Secondly, the book never showed Kate & Edward sexually. I was curious to see how her exuberant attitude would be displayed in bed. Thirdly, there were only 2 (fantastic!) sex scenes in the whole book! The whole book! Come on, Joyce! You can do better than that! On the flip side, I never would have guessed the ending! The suspense was wonderful! I was on the edge of my seat! But I'm still a fan so don't worry. This book won't break us up! (smile)
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