Tempted

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Summary: Fourteen years later, I still remember this story!!
Review: It was the summer of 1990 and I was given a fairly large box of previously owned romance novels and in this prized box of paper backs, I came across Tempted by Ms. Henley. I highly, highly recommend any of Ms. Henley's historical romance novels to begin with and especially Tempted!! Ms. Henley is an amazing artist. Let me put in perspective for you, fourteen years has passed since I read Tempted and I still reflect on the characters in this novel when I think about historical romances. I was so captivated that from morning till night, I could not put this book down!! Words cannot describe in detail the outstanding power of emotions I felt for the characters in Tempted, it is a heart pounding dynamic romance novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Prior to reading any of Ms. Henley's books, it would take me weeks to read a 300 page novel, either the plot was to slow or weak or the characters did not develop well. Tempted, I read in two days! If you are new to reading Ms. Henley's romances or you haven't read Tempted yet, you will not be disappointed. I give two thumbs up and 5 golden stars!!!!

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Summary: Too Much Sexual Stuff
Review: Normally I'm fine with a few sex scenes, but in this story the hero was way to experienced with women and even started arousing a woman at the dinner table with his hand so he could get rid of her and thats just at the beginning of the book. Where is true love that sticks with you through thick Alls I know is that isnt in this book. Why can't there ever be a hero and heroine who havent had sex before? What is wrong with not having had every man or woman in the village before getting married?

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Summary: Another good book
Review: The story of Ram and Tina was good. Strong historic background during a turbulent portion of Scottish history. This story still had the strong willed heroine named Valentina but she is likeable and realizes sooner rather then later that falling in love is not such a tragedy. Ram is all man and is quite likeable as well. There of course is the stubborn interaction between both of these characters that seem to be a Henley trait, but is stops short of making the charcters unlikeable. With intrigue, secondary characters that are ghost (yes I did say ghost)that have their own story to tell and of course romance I found that this book was well worth the effort it takes to read it.

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Summary: Another good book
Review: The story of Ram and Tina was good. Strong historic background during a turbulent portion of Scottish history. This story still had the strong willed heroine named Valentina but she is likeable and realizes sooner rather then later that falling in love is not such a tragedy. Ram is all man and is quite likeable as well. There of course is the stubborn interaction between both of these characters that seem to be a Henley trait, but is stops short of making the charcters unlikeable. With intrigue, secondary characters that are ghost (yes I did say ghost)that have their own story to tell and of course romance I found that this book was well worth the effort it takes to read it.

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Summary: My all-time favorite of Virginia Henley.
Review: This book is the ultimate story of deception, loyaties, sex, honor and historical adventures. Ram and Valentina (Vixen) were perfect for one another, especially when they realized it. I've read it a dozens times, along with her other books. She's a great writer. I have all of her books, and will read them more than once.

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Summary: I loved it
Review: This book was fabulus. I expecialy enjoyed the interaction between Ram and "Fire Brand" The sex senes were arousing. They gave my husband and I some great idea's to try. We expecally enjoyed the marbles and swing. Thanks Virginia! :)

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Summary: ANOTHER GOOD BOOK BY V. HENLEY!
Review: This book was really good, but it is kind of stupid how the culprit confessed his crimes before he even knew that the others found out about what he did. Despite that, the book was great!

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Summary: Great Book
Review: This is a book to keep in a personal library. I read it years ago when it first came out and every so often I pick it up again to read and I enjoy it every time. One of her better books.

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Summary: A Keeper
Review: This is a book to keep in a personal library. I read it years ago when it first came out and every so often I pick it up again to read and I enjoy it every time. One of her better books.

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Summary: A tempestuous love/hate romance...
Review: This is a great alternative for romance fans who have become bored with the traditional, time-honored formula of the genre. While it's possible to get a chuckle or two out of most romance novels, this book is packed full of laughs. The situations are so outrageous, the characters are so over-the-top, that reading it is a wicked, guilty pleasure.

The heroine, Tina Kennedy, is well aware of her effect on men, as well as their effect on her. The hero, Ramsay Douglas (cleverly nicknamed Ram), is an uncouth Highland clan leader who expects to get what he wants. Both characters are powerfully attractive, and powerfully attracted to each other.

I appreciate Henley's frank, blantant approach to romance. A rough, brutish warrior would never refer to his body parts with euphamisms, nor would he refer to every sexual encounter as love-making. A well-born, innocent lass would of course be appauled by such language at first, but later might be inclined to use it herself should the situation warrant it. Henley's strength is in knowing exactly when her characters should use the softer, more mysterious language, and when they should just call it like it is.

The story is a familiar one of Scottish clan feuding, but it is given the breath of life by two supporting characters who happen to be dead. The marvelously inventive and romantic subplot between two ghosts is what elevates the storyline above those of much of the genre.

What I love about most of Henley's work is that she sets her characters loose to run rampant. She seems aware that this genre can take itself too seriously, and she seems willing to embrace the absurd. That makes her books, particularly this one, a joy to read.