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Summary: One of my favorites!!!!!!!
Review: This book is one of the best I have ever read. So enjoyable! I have read this book atleast a dozen times. A good example of historical romance. If you never read a Julie Garwood book before this is a good one to get you hooked. Lady Nicholaa is forced to marry, per William the Conqueror. Once to be the "prize" she turns the tables on her captor. -- CHECKMATE --
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Summary: A Must Read
Review: For all the people that enjoy a good laugh, this is a book for you! From stubborn brothers (a couple of them) to hidden identities (Danielle the nun) and a great game of chess, this book has it all.Nicola's keep has been taken over by the English...and she is the prize! She then saves the life of the Queens niece, and is able to have her own destiny back...but what happens when she chooses her own captor to wed, and when her brother(s) try to interfere? Or when she falls in love? This was the first book of hers that I read...but trust me not the last! Since this one I have bought everyone of her many books. Go read this one!
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Summary: Love it!
Review: I loved this book it was great. It was my first book by her and I have been hooked ever since. I love the interaction between Royce and Nicholae. It was definitely a great read.
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Summary: Heart Warming Romance!!
Review: Julie Garwood never disappoints me! The characters are have humor and spirit. I love this beautiful story. My only wish would be that she finish it! There is still Thurston and Justin...I would love to read what became of them!
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Summary: A MUST READ
Review: I was never a fan of Julie garwood, but this book changed my mind. The tale was heart-felt and incredibly sweet from the begging to the end. I'm glad that i gave it a try, or else i would had miss out on a tale that often had me chuckling out loud.
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Summary: Funny, romantic and thoroughly enjoyable!
Review: Have you ever laughed and cried at the same time while reading a book? It is indeed a rare and wonderful feeling and this book delivers it. This book is achingly tender and very funny. Happy reading!!
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Summary: Can Julie Garwood achieve less than 5 stars??
Review: I first read 'The Prize' when I was a junior in high school, and even now several years later it still holds a place of honor on my shelf. I have read a read and re-read Ms. Garwood's books until I nearly know them by heart. Her characters are real, amusing and candid... I am never disappointed reading of Royce and Nicholaa, each time I read it I fall in love with the story all over again. For those of us who are hopeless romatics.... Julie Garwood champions our cause anew with each pen stroke.
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Summary: Another Winner!
Review: This book is similar to "Honor's Splendour" and yet once you have read a chapter, you realize the differences are enough to keep you going - happily - chapter after chapter. The heroine, Nicholaa, is strong-willed, resourceful, kind, and loyal. Her "Prize", Royce, is equally strong-willed and this makes for some absolutely marvelous scenes. He is also kind and loving as evidenced by his treatment of Nicholaa's infant nephew, Ulric, and her injured younger brother, Justin. The other characters are relatively well-developed and bring great enjoyment to the book. The story has suspense, beauty, love, and humour. This one kept me chuckling through a good bit of it. Once again, Kudos to Ms. Garwood.
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Summary: Didn't Leave Me With Garwood Satisfaction...
Review: The feeling I get when I put down a Garwood book is usually a tingling sensation and I always want another chapter to read more about the characters. I am mad that it's over and amazed at the story at the same time. At the end of all Garwoods (_Prince Charming_ and _The Gift_ are my favs) I want to demand more. But, with _The Prize_, I was left with a mixed up feeling. Was it really what I was anticipating? Did I read it with too high of expectaions? If penned by any other author, it would have been great, but there was no Garwood personality to it. Judith McNaught and Julie Garwood are authors that I expect great things from, so when I am left with a book like _The Prize_ to satisfy my hunger for a good romance, I wonder if the same author wrote it. First off, the begining was a little slow. I wanted action right away, a grabing opening line that pulls you by the collar of your shirt into the plot. _The Prize_ just didn't do that. But enough critiscim. I did give the book four stars, and I have very good reasons. 1) The characters were, as always, fabulous. Nicola and Royce were above average as characters, and I did feel for them. 2) Baby Ulric. I love to see children in romance novels. They add character and spice to the plot while keeping it grounded. They make the books seem very real, and I apriciat it being more like real life and not a fairy tale. 3) The historical setting. It is definatly one of Ms. Garwood's strongest suits, and I always enjoy that. I am very curious to see if her venture into contemporary romance with _Heartbreaker_ meets with the splendor of her historicals. So, _The Prize_ is generaly a great romance novel, but it's not the best Garwood I've read. If you want a good one, read _Prince Charming_, _Ransom_, _The Prize_, or _Lion's Lady_. Then I think you'll know what I mean.
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Summary: Great Stuff!
Review: You can't help but enjoy a book which is this funny, sweet, tender and romantic - all rolled into one. The thing I love most about JG romance novels is that they are so happy (for lack of a better word!). When I read a love story, I don't want to wade knee-deep in angst, suffering, tragedy, and bitterness (a lá Catherine Coulter), which is why THE PRIZE is so delightful. There is a lot of warmth and humour in this novel, and you will really be rooting be Royce and Nicholaa as they gradually discover their deep feelings for each other - and indulge in a lot of (very) passionate cuddling and hilarious debates and lectures on "discipline" along the way! There are various comic situations and witty exchanges in this book, and of course, plenty of heartwrenc hing, tender moments. Highly recommended!
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