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Summary: One of the best books I have read in a long time!
Review: I started reading Jude Deveraux with one of her other time travle romances, _Rembrance_. It was fabulous, and so I decided to move on into the world of Jude Deveraux's books. I had heard so much about _A Knight in Shining Armor_ that when I saw it, I imediatly jumped on it and walked out of my local book store with a grin on my face that was a mile wide for finding such a hard to find treasure. I got home and was at one entranced in Jude Deveraux's masterpiece. Let me just tell you that this book moved me very deeply and anyone who even remotely likes books should have a place in their hearts reserved for this one.Dougless Montgomery is having a really bad day. It all started with her boyfriend's daughter Gloria. But, before we get into that, you need to know some backround of Dougless. She comes from the famous Montgomery family (does the name sound familiar? It should, Jude has about a million historicals dedicated to the family) and is their source of entertainment. When Dougless makes a mistake, her nose is rubbed in it. So, when she met the sucsessful doctor Robert, she decided to do something to make her family proud of her... she decided to marry him. Of course, Robert doesn't want the comitment, but that doesn't stop Dougless from trying to get him in her hands. When the two first move in, they decide to plan a trip to England a year from that day. Then, they will decide if they want to marry. Dougless puts her heart and soul into the trip, finding the most romantic hotels and the most informative stops, everything to make the trip a fabulous succsess, and to hopefully squeeze a proposal out of Robert. So, when Dougless sees a jewelry purchase made by Robert about a month before the trip for five thousand dollars, Dougless just about hits the roof in excitement. And, on their way to the airport, Robert says he has a surprise for Dougless. Thinking it is the proposal, Dougless just smiles and keeps her mouth shut about what she thinks is going on. But, at the airport, her dreams are squashed when Robert's horrible little daughter, Gloria pops up and it turns out that Robert's surprise was this little monster. Of course, Dougless has to pay for Gloria's plane ticket and she still has to pay for half of the trip even though Robert should be paying for Gloria and not her. You'd think that this would be okay because Dougless's family is rich, but she doesn't come into her inheritance until she's thrity five so at the moment she's living off a kindergarten teacher's less then flattering salery. But, Dougless just takes a deep breath and tells herself that Robert still has marriage intentions. Well, Dougless was wrong. That five thousand dollar purchase was for Gloria. Robert purchased an expensive diamond bracelett for his no good thirteen year old. So, Dougless just snaps. She's been forced to sit in the back of the car with the luggage, sleep on a cot in the hotel's and listen to Gloria long enough. While the three of them are viseting a church, Dougless lets Gloria have it. Robert and his snotty little girl leave Dougless stranded in the country without her money or passport. She is left to starve. Sobbing, Dougless stumbles into the church and colapses in front of the tomb of Nicholas Stafford. Mournfully she cries out for her knight in shining armor. When she turns around, there he is. A man dressed in armor. He claims to be Nicholas Stafford. Dougless just thinks he's a nutcase and wants to leave him to make it in the world alone, but he won't leave her. Dougless slowly starts to believe him, and wants to help him. For you see, Nicholas Stafford was to be executed in his own time for treason that he never comited. Together, the two look for the truth while Nicholas is introduced to the twentieth century. It is so precious to see him look at different things in wonder. But, as soon as the two fall in love, Nicholas is whisked back to his own time. Dougless must figure out how to get to him to help him save his honor, and is taken back in time, but to a Nicholas who doesn't remember her. Can Dougless convince him that she is not a luney or a witch? Will she have to sacrifice the love of their's that was able to last throughout time? Whew! I really really really loved this book! Dougless and Nicholas seemed like real people to me, and I wanted to walk out onto the streets and meet them. Jude Deveraux is just fabulous at writing time travel. Some authors make the plot where everything is new to the hero seem so dull and unorigional. Not with this book. It is just wonderful to see Nicholas describe everything. Jude Deveraux is truly a gifted writer. I was already hating a character (Gloria) fifteen pages into the book. I also liked seeing historical England from a modern point of view. From descriptions of the steel corsets to revelations of ancient bathrooms, it was all new to me, and you get a little historical lesson through this book. _A Knight in Shining Armor_ is one of the few romance novels that I have sobbed in. This is most definitely a Kleenex book. And, while some other reviewers complained about the ending, I loved it. This book does end happily no matter what everyone else might say. So, if you want a wonderful romance that will touch you to your soul and make you believe in everything from time travel to true love, start hunting for a copy of this book and stock up on Kleenex. This book has a special place in my heart, and I know you will love it too. Good luck finding a copy of this classic!
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Summary: One of the best romance books I've read!
Review: This book is marvelous! It's a story of time travel (it may sound strange at first, but you'll love the idea as you read on) and love between two souls that were meant to be together. Nicholas is the man every woman dreams: caring, witty, humorous, generous, romantic and handsome, a true knight in shining armor. He is my favorite hero of all romance books I've read and surely you'll love him too. Dougless appears very immature and lacking confidence at the begining, but becomes very brave and strong as the story develops, without ever losing her sensitivity or femininity. The author manages to write a love story that will stay in your heart long after you've read the book, which you will no doubt re-read later. It's a must have book for lovers of historical romance and romance generally.
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Summary: wonderful book
Review: this book was absolutely wonderful. I started off reading the conquest one of Jude's earliest book and decided that I would like to read on. This book was very well written and it had all the action and love that I like to see. It keep me reading and I could not put the book down. I was so enraptured that I read this book in one sitting not even bothering to do anything else until I found out what was going to happen. The story starts off with a fallen knight that travels through time, unwillingly, to help this young lady with her troubles. She thinks that she is crazy when he appears out of no where, but she helps him try to discover why he is here. After researching she starts to believe him about who he says he is. Throughout it all their is a connection that binds them no matter where they are. then the knight gets sent back to his own time after they realize just how much they love each other and she is compelled to follow him. Yet when she gets to his time, she discovers that he is betrothed to another and that he has no memory of her or their love. She seeks to help him remember and through it all she doesn't give up. This story has so much more too it that I can't put into words because it wont fit. Just read the book. If you like love stories about how love will last throughout time then you''ll love this book.
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Summary: what a great book!
Review: this is truly the best romance book i have ever read. there is something so real about th echaracters and their predicaments even if it does deal with time travel. i would reccommend this book to anyone who enjoys a fast-paced story and wonderful people. Jude Devereux did an amazing job.
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Summary: A Romance Classic
Review: This is definitely one of those must read books for anyone who loves a good romance. I read this book years ago and still remember it well. I highly recommend this time-travel romance.
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Summary: This is a REALLY great romance and I will always own a copy.
Review: One of my favorite "keepers" of my life - I have 2 copies so I can loan one out. This story grabbed me right away and never, ever let go. I lost sleep 'cause I couldn't put it down. This is passionate, poignant time-travel romance that sets the standard. It's among the riveting books that make me a devoted fan of authors(like "Whitney, My Love" by Judith McNaught and "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon, other all-time keepers). If this story doesn't tug your heart-strings, I'd be amazed. It's just the best. Please treat yourself to this book.
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Summary: An excellent written romance book-no one should miss this !
Review: I always recommend my guy friends to read this book. One of them come back to me saying that he also cried half way through the book. This is a very well written, extremely romantic story. And Jude told it in a brilliant way. If you only read one romance book in your life, read this one !
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Summary: very good-- not satisfied with ending though
Review: highly reccomended-- JD is a great writer, and there wre several funny moments. i liked how nicholas adjusted to the modern world-- his fascination with machines was hilarious! the heroine's time in the medieval world was not that funny but still good. a few caveats though, which took a star away. 1) the way Dougless didn't stand up to Richard. She was SPINELESS to the max. it was cool seeing her change, but i wanted to kick her when she just sat back and let him push her around. 2) what a crybaby! maybe it's because i rarely cry, but crying heroines are so annoying! Dougless cried throughout half the book, sometimes over the stupidest things! ugh. But the best part of the book is that i truly felt that dougless and nicholas loved each other. unliked so many romances now, love is NOT mistaken for sex. before they barely touch each other, they are falling in love with the PERSONALITIES. yes, romance authors! take lessons on love from this couple! less sex, more romance!
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Summary: Loved it, loved it, loved it, loved it, loved it!
Review: This is by far one of the sweetest romances ever written! The story takes unexpected twists & turns that will leave your mouth gaping open! It's VERY hard to put down! I thought the ending was perfect (although I wouldn't mind Dougless being mentioned in a new book...). The historical information is very interesting & informative (& made me glad to be raising my children in the 21st century!). This is definitely Jude Deveraux at her best!
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Summary: THIS IS, WAS, AND ALWAYS WILL BE MY FAVORITE BOOK
Review: I have read this romantic tale at least four times. I even had my ex husband read it outloud to me many years ago. The time travel aspect of the book made it even more interesting. The historical aspects and research Ms. Deveraux did can make one overlook the formula romance plot. I even listened to this book on tape! Do yourself a favor, get this book, set aside a night and read the whole thing. Hopefully you will be forever touched by it as I was. I would love to see a movie version of this book.
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