Castles

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Summary: Great characters, quick plot, good reading
Review: I have been a huge fan of Julie Garwood since I first read Saving Grace (also a fabulous book). I really like the connections between the characters of this book and her others (Guardian Angel, The Gift). But I would like to add that there is another book to this series that takes place before Caine and Jade in GA. It's "The Lion's Lady", which I highly recommend. But in Castles, like her others, she brings the characters to life, and you feel all their emotions with them. And every time you read them, you discover something new.

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Summary: Losing a bit of the magic!!
Review: I've read the other 2 books in this series, Guardian Angel and The gift, and i thought they were great, but this one, though good, isn't as captivating. Half way through i found myself thinking that the characters didn't interest me much, which was a shame cause i loved the glimpses we got of colin in the other books. i didn't like the additions at the ends of the chapters where we got the thoughts of the murderer, it was all so contrived and right from the time you met him you knew who it was. Keep it simple, please. But it was still pretty good, i don't think she can write a bad book.

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Summary: Cute Characters
Review: I really liked this book and can say it is one of my Garwood favorites. It seemed to have a lot more plot to it than some of her other novels and it was refreshing to have a female heroine who was a bit different from Garwood's other females. Alessandra was so intelligent, very detailed and organized, and wasn't quite as naive as the usual Garwood female (who goes tumbling about not thinking about what she's doing). I liked how Alessandra was the one with the money and she was very good with finances. She and Colin made a perfect match. It was so cute how she kept all those lists!

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Summary: My Favorite Book
Review: This is probably my favorite Julie Garwood book. It is the 3rd book of a series. The first book, Guardian Angel, is about Colin's brother Caine. The second book, The Gift, about Colin's partner Nathan. But this book surpasses both of them. Colin is afraid to love Alessandra because he feels he is not good enough for her because she is a princess. He marries her out of family obligation and because there is a cruel man after Alessandra's title and fortune. Only after he almost loses her, does he realize how much he loves her and how deserving he is of her love. You will read this book over and over. It is definitely a keeper.

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Summary: A Great Read!
Review: This was the frist book by Julie Garwood that I have read. After I've finished reading it I started looking for other books that were written by her. Castles is so well written that it keeps you turning the pages to see what would happen next. For those of you who enjoy a great read, I recommend this book for you.

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Summary: Garwood at her best
Review: I read this story two years ago and I can still remember snatches of dialouges between characters. Colin has to be my favourite hero and Alessandra and heroine. I loved their bulter Flannaghan too as he was so very funny when he first saw Alessandra at the door. To those who haven't read this book yet, do read it. I'll wager you won't be dissapointed.

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Summary: Castles is first rate Garwood!
Review: Princess Alesandra is exactly the gal to domesticate the work driven, suave confirmed bachelor, Colin. The suspenseful anticipation of their sensual saga is just why romance novels are loved.

Be sure to read the entire series: 1. The Lion's Lady 2. The Guardian 3. The Gift 4. Castles

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Summary: Really enjoyed reading the book!
Review: The witty, playful dialogue was a joy to read and I found myself laughing out loud several times. The characters were a joy also, the two leads were sweet and adorably flawed and the secondary characters were also surprisingly well rounded. The family members as well as Colin's servant enriched the story with thier little nuances. The plot didn't get tired or boring as some often do. I really recomend this book!!

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Summary: My TOP Julie Garwood favorites!
Review: Castles is the very first Julie Garwood book that I read and I must say it is the reason why I got hooked with this author! It amazes me how well she describes the details on what's happening, where the characters are. It makes you feel transported to the date and time when the story happened. Her writing is simply amazing -- vivid descriptions, one can feel the emotions of the characters.

Although the story's genre is historical romance, it is still very unique in its own way. The twists and highlights of the story are something that I have never encountered in any book that I have read. Definitely a good buy and a keeper!

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Summary: What an excellent sequel!
Review: I loved this book. I mean I loved, loved, LOVED this book! It was so great to get the update on Nathan and Sara and Jade and Caine and Colin, well all I can say is--WHAT A MAN! I loved him and Alesandra and the chemistry between them fizzled up the pages! The only thing missing from this series is possibly a love interest for Catherine!!!