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Summary: A memorable novel
Review: I go through romantic novels to the tune of a couple a week, and this one, although I read it several months ago, sticks in my mind as one that was thoroughly enjoyable and exciting. The heroine was daring and unique, and the writing was intelligent and fast-paced.
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Summary: Earlier Story
Review: I love Stephanie Laurens but I haven't been able to do more than skim this book. It has been pointed out to me that this is a reprint and so was probably written before her wonderful Cynster series. If I had know that before I tried to read it I would have been more open to the book, since I have seen just in Stephanie Lauren's Cynster series how her writing style has improved. Don't read it if you are expecting a book like On A Wild Night or All About Love. You should be able to read it, and probably enjoy it, if you realize from the start that this is an earlier story in her writing life. Some of the other reviews I have read about this book have pointed out that there is very little talking between characters. You read most of the story in their thoughts. I agree with this and it may have been why I had difficulty reading it, since most of what I enjoy is the verbal interaction between characters.
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Summary: Earlier Story
Review: I love the way stephanie laurens writes. She is so talented at making you feel as though you are the main character. You hold your breath with they do and feel the love that they feel. I can see her characters in my mind and the scenery as I read. I have read plenty of romance novels. I don't read them because they are great literary masterpieces. I read them because they are entertaining and a wonderful way to wind down. Stephanie Laurens novels just seem to be one step above the average romance. Her characters remain true to form and their are no unexplained surprises thrown in or pieces just added to "fill space." This story of a strong female determined to be independent, but learning that being in love doesn't make you weak is truly a captivating novel. Two very strong, independent people meet and fall in love while helping out those less fortunate. Her characters are wild, care free, and generous. You can easily read the novel because you don't hate the lead characters. They don't do things out of the ordinary or outlandishly absurd. Her love scenes are discriptive without being x-rated. They are sensual and inspiring. Her adventure storyline keeps the novel moving. I highly recommend this novel.
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Summary: One of my favorites
Review: I love the way stephanie laurens writes. She is so talented at making you feel as though you are the main character. You hold your breath with they do and feel the love that they feel. I can see her characters in my mind and the scenery as I read. I have read plenty of romance novels. I don't read them because they are great literary masterpieces. I read them because they are entertaining and a wonderful way to wind down. Stephanie Laurens novels just seem to be one step above the average romance. Her characters remain true to form and their are no unexplained surprises thrown in or pieces just added to "fill space." This story of a strong female determined to be independent, but learning that being in love doesn't make you weak is truly a captivating novel. Two very strong, independent people meet and fall in love while helping out those less fortunate. Her characters are wild, care free, and generous. You can easily read the novel because you don't hate the lead characters. They don't do things out of the ordinary or outlandishly absurd. Her love scenes are discriptive without being x-rated. They are sensual and inspiring. Her adventure storyline keeps the novel moving. I highly recommend this novel.
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Summary: FABULOUS!
Review: I loved it! This was the first book that I had read by her and I'm so glad that I did. To think that I almost passed it up! It has adventure, great sex scenes and wonderful characters. I really got into it. Kit, did tame down a bit after she married, but I like to think that was her maturing more to the role of a "lady" than wimping out. A HIGHLY RECOMMENDED READ!
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Summary: A disappoinment...
Review: I loved the idea of this book, and it had all the potential to be great, but it just sort of fizzled and died. I thought that it was pretty sexist too, Captain Jack was too shovanist for me and the heroine played right in to that. YUCK. But despite the absence of two characters who were equals and him really respecting her, it was a fun read, just not as great as it could have been if the hero and heroine had been better developed characters.
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Summary: Captain Jack's Woman
Review: I loved this book! It was the first book I read by Stephaine Laurens. Her plot is full of twists and turns. It keeps you on the edge the entire book and trying to figure out what will happen next. Unlike other romance novels that are easily figured out. I look forward to reading more novels by Stephaine Laurens.
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Summary: Horrible, reused plot, paperthin characters
Review: I really disliked this book. I felt manipulated by the end. Paper-thin characters acting inappropriate to their time period -- I expected more from this author.
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Summary: Stephanie Laurens is HOT!
Review: I really enjoyed this well written fast paced book. I thought all the characters in this story interesting, not just the lovers Jack and Kit. I also got the impression that these two adventurous souls were meant to be together. They were going to meet and marry it was only a question of when. It just so happens they meet with blades drawn. It's wonderful romp, this book is a definite keeper. After my 25 years of romance reading Stephanie Laurens is a wonderful new voice.
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Summary: This'll swash your buckles . . .
Review: I really wanted to like this book. I've read several of Ms. Laurens Regency novels and thoroughly enjoyed them; this, however, is a much larger book -- both in size and scope. Then I got into it, and I thought, Oh, no! Not another spunky, young, heroine who brings the mature hero to his knees, because she knows better about everything than he does.Oh, no! 'Tis not that way at all. This is a wonderful, swashbuckling period piece for (dare I say it?) intelligent readers of whichever sex who should happen to pick it up. It's quite true that Kit Cranmer is indeed a spunky heroine, but not so terribly young -- early to mid-twenties. And Captain Jack, now Lord Hendon, is indeed a mature hero, who brings Errol Flynn to mind in the blink of an eyelash. Kit has come back from an unhappy stay in London to stay with her grandfather, and promptly wanders her way into a smuggling den based on the coast facing France. The captain, home from the wars, is enlisted in a war against the smuggling of spies, but of course, first he must discern those smugglers from the ordinary contraband variety. Lots of laughs jump right off the pages of this delightful book, right along with sexual tension that is believable, for a pleasant change. And LOTS of it, plus the real thing. This is a very sexy book! Ms. Laurens deserves all the accolades she's accrued for this wonderful book, and I'll be part of the long line-up anxiously waiting for her next one.
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