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Summary: Found, indeed
Review: One of Lisa Kleypas's best books.The characters of the book seemed very alive to me and I was happy to encounter a heroine that stood to her own dreams and yet knew when to relent. Damon seemed like a heartless person at the beginning, but as I read on, I started to find some very good qualities in him. The back cover blurb reads: "All of London is at Julia Wentworth's feet. The beautiful, enchanting actress is the toast of the theater world--and anything she desires is hers for the asking. But the incomparable leading lady guards a devastating secret: a mystery husband whom she does not know, dares not mention...and cannot love. For years Damon Savage has been searching for the stranger his unscrupulous parents wed him to without his consent. Wanting no more than to be legally rid of the foolish chit, Damon is shocked to discover his "bride" is the exquisite stage perfomer whom he intended to make his mistress! But though his wife by law, Julia will never truly be Damon's--until he conquers her fears, his formidable rivals...and the stellar lady's proud, independent heart." BECAUSE YOU'RE MINE is the continuation of one of the characters of this book. Although it gives a glance of what has happened to Julia and Damon, it's not as good as one would've wished. S.
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Summary: Great Read!!
Review: The story that Ms. Kleypas writes will draw the readers into the story. This book was my first of Ms. Kleypas and I can assure you that it won't be my last.
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Summary: Definitely not the best Kleypas ever, but still entertaining
Review: This book lacked something. I don't know what it was exactly, but the Kleypas magic was missing. I liked the character of Savage - especially in the end when he really did turn into a jealous savage! ;) But the Julia character irritated me. She was far too docile in her dealings with Logan. I know she feared losing her job and that Logan was a man to be reckoned with. But I highly doubt a spirited young woman who gave up her fortune and became an actress would allow a man like Logan Scott to yell at her and criticize her unmercifully. I forgave Logan for his nastiness because I know in the sequel he is tamed by Charlotte. But I don't think Julia should have tolerated that from him. She was far too docile a character. I like them feisty and unafraid to take on the tough characters head on. The storyline was interesting and the book was still a good read. It's worth it just to watch Lord Savage lose his cool and become a man possessed at the end. Sexy guy!
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Summary: Another great book
Review: This book was well written and kept up a steady pace. The storyline was excellent and well thought out. For those who enjoy romance this is a must read.
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Summary: Another great book
Review: This book was well written and kept up a steady pace. The storyline was excellent and well thought out. For those who enjoy romance this is a must read.
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Summary: Regency Aristocracy Mixes Romance With Greasepaint!
Review: This is an unusual romance between a disinherited British heiress turned actress and her despised husband, who she hasn't seen since her 4th birthday. Damon, the Marquess of Savage's wastrel father needed the money that Lady Julia Wentworth would bring to a marriage with his eldest son. Julia's father wanted his daughter to wed a title - a future Duke. And so two children marched dutifully down the aisle. They have not seen each other since their long ago wedding because neither of them wanted to be wed....or at least wed by force. Julia left home for a successful stage career as Jessica Wentworth, determined to make her way alone in the world. Damon has been seeking her for 2 years to determine whether or not she wants to dissolve the marriage. The detective he hired was not able to come up with any information after she left her home and family. They meet as actress and noble. Sparks fly. She knows who he is. He remains in the dark and pursues her with mucho ardor. She is beautiful, intelligent, talented and he is a hunk. You can guess most of the rest...except Julia/Jessica won't give up her independence and career. Romance, love and feminism in Regency England = a terrific read. Lisa Kleypas has remained one of my favorite authors after reading almost all of her books. She herself is quite talented, knows how to tell a story with the best of them and writes with flair and intelligence. This is not one of her 5 star novels, but it is still a terrific read! JANA
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Summary: An excellent book
Review: This is my first book for Lisa Kleypas and I loved it, even though I liked it much more when I read it a second time. You will like the characters she has portrayed and you will instantely feel like reading more of her books.
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Summary: A Great Book
Review: This is my second favorite Kleypas book, the first being Lady Sophias Lover. This is a wonderful story of learning to trust and compromise. Damon is determined to never let anyone control his life, as is Julia. Evolution of Trust between the two make a great story.
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Summary: Simply Wonderful!
Review: This Novel lived up to all my expectations! It was very interesting to watch the hand of fate at work with the bringing together of Julia and Damon after they had been married for such a long time but never lived together as husband and wife, as Damon leaves the morning after their forced marriage. Both are strong-willed, with Julia fighting to maintain her independence.
Unexpectedly Julia finally meets her husband and finds herself being drawn to him. Yet as her parents have given her a dismal view as marriage and he is concerned about her career she resists her attraction to him. On the other hand, Damon, as a nobleman, feels that Julia does not possess the qualities that a society wife should have. However, he becomes captivated by Julia on his first sight her and is unable to fight his attraction. Eventually the two realised that love means compromise and excepting each other for who you are.
I first read "Suddenly You" by Ms. Kleypas last summer and since then I have become an avid fan, purchasing several of her books and never being disappointed. If there was a down side to this book, it was that you wanted to see a happy ending for Logan, the star actor in the company, I wanted him to find love. Let us hope that Ms. Kleypas devotes some more attention to him in another book.
The book is fast-paced and one that you must read!
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Summary: AN OK READ AT BEST
Review: This was definetly not one of lisa kleypas' best books. Maybe it was that the lead characters were so boring and one-dimensional. We know that Julia Wentworth is a great actress but the book just dosen't tell you alot about her outside of her career. There also really never seemed to be any real feelings between the main characters. They seemed to be sexually attracted to each other at most. Damon Savage was also unreasonable and obsessive. I think it says alot about the story that the secondary character of logan scott(who came off as cold and a jerk)was the one you really wanted julia to end up with. The author should know that you're never supposed to make the secondary male character outshine the hero.
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