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Summary: Wonderful Voice In Erotic Comedy
Review: First I won't give you a repeat of what each story in this book is about, everyone else did a great job of doing that. I will say that MaryJanice Davidson did an excellent job of bringing these 6 charactors to life. Ms Davidson always writes a wonderful, sexy, humorous story and this one is no exception. I love her heroines, each one is someone you would like to either know better or be yourself. Her heroes are all different and sexy as sin. She has the ability to turn the heat up while making you laugh out loud, I love that! Give this book a try if you haven't. I also loved her stories in the Secrets Books, those werewolves are to die for. She also has some ebooks at Ellora's Cave that I really enjoyed. Ms Davidson if you read this please keep up the good work, and we want more of those werewolves!
Rating:
Summary: Wonderful Voice In Erotic Comedy
Review: First I won't give you a repeat of what each story in this book is about, everyone else did a great job of doing that. I will say that MaryJanice Davidson did an excellent job of bringing these 6 charactors to life. Ms Davidson always writes a wonderful, sexy, humorous story and this one is no exception. I love her heroines, each one is someone you would like to either know better or be yourself. Her heroes are all different and sexy as sin. She has the ability to turn the heat up while making you laugh out loud, I love that! Give this book a try if you haven't. I also loved her stories in the Secrets Books, those werewolves are to die for. She also has some ebooks at Ellora's Cave that I really enjoyed. Ms Davidson if you read this please keep up the good work, and we want more of those werewolves!
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Summary: Pretty Good!
Review: First, let me say I ADORE Maryjanice Davidson's werewolf story in "Secrets." She is funny and her men are usually terrific, often more likable than her women. I especially liked the last story ("Delightful Deception") because Jimmy was loving, generous and humorously sarcastic. I loved that the heroine was nicknamed "IQ" for "intellitence quota," as well as "ice queen;" however, she lost a lot of my sympathy when she planted her biological discovery in another woman's belongings to prevent it from being misused. I would have respected her willingness to risk everything to do the right thing, not use (and endanger) another woman. The first two stories also have problems. The tough guy with the heart of gold lacked something and the 15 year difference in ages between the man and woman (if I remember right) made me a little uncomfortable. I was NOT charmed by a man who plays the lottery and is unable to pay his rent. It's a little too cutsey that because he (a white) was adopted by a black woman, he STILL thinks that he's black. He's not eight! And the first story had too much acrobatic escapes and needed more romance. One dislike: repeated phrases ("bim" instead of bimbo, and "kick him in the 'nads," etc.) used by more than one character. Maryjanice needs to make each character unique, with no repeated dialogue, etc. She manages to create a great romance within the novella format--something that many authors are unable to do.
Rating:
Summary: Pretty Good!
Review: First, let me say I ADORE Maryjanice Davidson's werewolf story in "Secrets." She is funny and her men are usually terrific, often more likable than her women. I especially liked the last story ("Delightful Deception") because Jimmy was loving, generous and humorously sarcastic. I loved that the heroine was nicknamed "IQ" for "intellitence quota," as well as "ice queen;" however, she lost a lot of my sympathy when she planted her biological discovery in another woman's belongings to prevent it from being misused. I would have respected her willingness to risk everything to do the right thing, not use (and endanger) another woman. The first two stories also have problems. The tough guy with the heart of gold lacked something and the 15 year difference in ages between the man and woman (if I remember right) made me a little uncomfortable. I was NOT charmed by a man who plays the lottery and is unable to pay his rent. It's a little too cutsey that because he (a white) was adopted by a black woman, he STILL thinks that he's black. He's not eight! And the first story had too much acrobatic escapes and needed more romance. One dislike: repeated phrases ("bim" instead of bimbo, and "kick him in the 'nads," etc.) used by more than one character. Maryjanice needs to make each character unique, with no repeated dialogue, etc. She manages to create a great romance within the novella format--something that many authors are unable to do.
Rating:
Summary: Erotic Romantic Comedy
Review: I loved this book. Although many writers in erotic romance add a good dash of humor, Ms. Davidson's book is a sub-genre of true romantic comedy mixed with erotic romance. Highly recommended.
Rating:
Summary: Erotic Romantic Comedy
Review: I loved this book. Although many writers in erotic romance add a good dash of humor, Ms. Davidson's book is a sub-genre of true romantic comedy mixed with erotic romance. Highly recommended.
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Summary: A fresh voice heading for stardom
Review: It isn't difficult to see why Maryjanice Davidson emerged triumphant in the romance-writing contest organized by maverick Lori Foster. Under Cover as Davidson's full-length debut is assured and confident - with bawdy humor and sass intact. Her first tale, Sweet Strangers, is an energetic caper with security specialist Renee Jardin on the run. The biotech firm she is working for is hunting her down because someone has slipped the prized cardiac invention PaceIC into her possession. Her escape plan culminates in a reckless kiss with NSA agent Eric Axelrod but love gets complicated with mistrust. The second tale, Lovely Lies, skids into an emotional course with out-of-work detective Peter Random chancing upon trust-fund heiress Lori Jamieson, who is on the run from her manipulative stepfather. Random ends up as her unlikely protector when this jaded man unexpectedly falls in love. Ms. Davidson resuscitates the buoyant mood with the last and best tale out of the three, Delightful Deception, where Dr. Thea Foster meets her match with the arrival of her new boss and whiz, Dr. Jimmy Scyre who wants Thea to devote her energy into manufacturing 'Faskin' to rebuild the esteem in his scarred sister. Ms. Davidson's best traits clearly lies in her quirky humour; she even draws references from Lori Foster and Thea Devine in the naming of her characters. While the second tale bogs down the nimble lark, it is a delightful introduction to a fresh voice headed for stardom.
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Summary: Another fun, sexy read by Ms. Davidson!
Review: MaryJanice Davidson is one of my favorite romance writers and one of the wittiest out there. I want to devour every story she's written, and Under Cover is a wonderful anthology with a big dose of Davidson's signature humor. The stories center on former co-workers at a biotech firm and how they fall in love and in lust. The characters are all taken from the first story, but the subsequent tales are stand-alones. My favorite novella is Delightful Deception. Jimmy Scrye is sarcastic and fun and I couldn't resist the story of a goofy prodigy falling for dry, brainy Thea "IQ" Foster ("IQ," as in Ice Queen). The erotic scenes are delicious. This is the novella I like the most, but the other two stories -- Sweet Strangers and Lovely Lies -- are great and have wonderful erotic scenes as well.
Once again, MaryJanice Davidson delivers a great piece of work with these three comic, sexy stories in this anthology. I read them in two sittings and I cannot wait to read more of her stuff. These stories aren't as creative as her vampire novels, but she does a wonderful job here. And even though the novellas contain Brava's formulaic brand of light romantica, Davidson does a splendid job in adding her sharp quips and fast-paced style. Also, unlike most Brava anthologies, these stories have wonderful story development and characterization. Anyway, this is another great effort from Ms. Davison. Highly recommended...
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Summary: Very weak.
Review: This book had none of the elements I've come to expect from good romantica. The plots were stupid, the love scenes were paltry and, aside from the characters falling in love with each other in a day, there was no romance. This was my first book by this author, and I'm not sure I'll bother with others. Save your money. If you must read this book then do as I did, and check it out of your local library.
Rating:
Summary: Very weak.
Review: This book had none of the elements I've come to expect from good romantica. The plots were stupid, the love scenes were paltry and, aside from the characters falling in love with each other in a day, there was no romance. This was my first book by this author, and I'm not sure I'll bother with others. Save your money. If you must read this book then do as I did, and check it out of your local library.
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