Somewhere I'll Find You

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Summary: ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT
Review: This was the first Kleypas book I read and I could not put it down. I thought the 2 characters were spectacular and the chemistry was explosive. I was hoping to like the sequel "Because You Are Mine" just as much, but I was sadly disappointed. The leading characters were an arrogant creep and an immature stupid brat. Who could root for such a couple?

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Summary: Somewhere I'll Find You is a 'rare find'!
Review: Totally engrossing. A 'one sititng' read. Normally, I'm a historical romance reader, however, this one by Lisa Kleypas had me captivated. Though totally not original, the writer keeps the readers engrossed with the pain, anguish and resentment the characters feel for their situation. However, both are strong willed, independent, and determined to battle to the end to have their way, in other words, a typical romance novel written well enough to be 'oh so entertaining'. If you're a thespian, you'll love 'Somewhere I'll find you', if you're a hopeless romantic, you'll love 'Somewhere I'll Find You', and if you're a historical buff like myself, read and enjoy it for the change and variety!

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Summary: LK has grown alot since this one....
Review: Well, I can really tell how much Lisa Kleypas has grown as an author. This book was put out in 1996 & it doesn't compare with her more recent novels. I do believe that alot of historical romance readers would like it, but it just didn't thrill me. As usual, LK wrote an original storyline; I really enjoyed reading about the lives of thespians. As in her others novels, LK made the characters come to life for me. There were a number of secondary characters that really added to the story & the hero & heroine were good people..... but it just took sooooooo long for them to come to grips with what each other wanted & needed - it dragged on way too long. I did major skimming in this one. Also, the love scenes were not near as sweet & sensual as LK's newer releases. However, I've read enough wonderful LK books that I will definitely stay a loyal fan of hers.

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Summary: LK has grown alot since this one....
Review: Well, I can really tell how much Lisa Kleypas has grown as an author. This book was put out in 1996 & it doesn't compare with her more recent novels. I do believe that alot of historical romance readers would like it, but it just didn't thrill me. As usual, LK wrote an original storyline; I really enjoyed reading about the lives of thespians. As in her others novels, LK made the characters come to life for me. There were a number of secondary characters that really added to the story & the hero & heroine were good people..... but it just took sooooooo long for them to come to grips with what each other wanted & needed - it dragged on way too long. I did major skimming in this one. Also, the love scenes were not near as sweet & sensual as LK's newer releases. However, I've read enough wonderful LK books that I will definitely stay a loyal fan of hers.

Rating:
Summary: LK has grown alot since this one....
Review: Well, I can really tell how much Lisa Kleypas has grown as an author. This book was put out in 1996 & it doesn't compare with her more recent novels. I do believe that alot of historical romance readers would like it, but it just didn't thrill me. As usual, LK wrote an original storyline; I really enjoyed reading about the lives of thespians. As in her others novels, LK made the characters come to life for me. There were a number of secondary characters that really added to the story & the hero & heroine were good people..... but it just took sooooooo long for them to come to grips with what each other wanted & needed - it dragged on way too long. I did major skimming in this one. Also, the love scenes were not near as sweet & sensual as LK's newer releases. However, I've read enough wonderful LK books that I will definitely stay a loyal fan of hers.

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Summary: not her best, but good
Review: While this book isn't quite as good as Lisa's best works, it's still a pleasurable read. Heroine Julia Wentworth is that rare thing in the early 1800s--an actress who isn't a prostitute. And, she's married, but no one knows it; after all, that's not her real name. The man she was forced to marry as a child, Damon, Lord Savage, falls for the actress only to discover she's his wife. Intriguing scenario, but as another reviewer mentioned, the reader lands firmly on Damon's side thanks in large part to Julia's hesitancy. Excellent hero.

Logan Scott is a fabulous secondary character and appears, as mentioned, in other novels. The triangle between Scott, Julia, and Damon leads to interesting revelations as well. A romance between side characters also adds interest, as do Julia's interactions with her parents. The scheming mistress is the least interesting and least convincing part of the book.

Kleypas writes well, as always, but she has only improved over the years. Don't miss this one, but realize that there are better ones, too.