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Summary: Don't Miss
Review: I enjoyed this book. I admit it isn't the greatest of Ms. Quinn's but I would not have wanted to miss reading this book. Blake kidnaps Caroline by mistake and is driving himself crazy thinking that he is attracted to a criminal, when in fact he has the wrong person. Once they figure out the truth Blake continues to protect Caroline from her greedy family members that are after her fortune. This book introduces James Sidwell, The Marquis of Riverdale. He is a favorite character of mine from Ms. Quinn's book "How to Marry a Marquis". Blake and Caroline also make an appearance in this book as well. All in all it was a cute book.
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Summary: NOT ONE OF HER BEST
Review: I generally enjoy Quinn's works, but I found that I did not like the main characters in the book. He had way too much emotional baggage. It seemed like he was brooding about his dead fiancee constantly throughout the book. The story line was dull and the characters never did seem to hit it off. I prefer reading about characters with less psychological problems. However, I did enjoy the subsequent book - How to Marry A Marquis.
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Summary: AN OK READ....
Review: I have just discovered Quinn. Fortunately, I have read some of her previous novels before reading this one. If I had started with this novel, I would not have continued reading her works. I was disappointed with this book. The zaniness (is that a word?) is still there. Her work is generally light hearted fun. But I didn't see a whole lot of warmth in the hero. He was just one lost tortured soul clinging to memories of his dead love. He just didn't deserve the heroine. However, I did like his friend. The plot was interesting in a convoluted manner but something I could forego in the future. This book was ok...but if you could find her other books, I would recommend those first. You could probably bypass this one and not be missing out on much. I am currently reading "Minx" which I am very much enjoying.
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Summary: funny and touching
Review: I have to add Julia Quinn to my list of favorite authors. I have loved all of her books. This one was very funny and smart. I also found it touching and warm. This is the story of Caroline, a heiress who has been shuffled to several guardians since her parents passed away. Each guardian seems to get worse. This last one is a fortune hunter intent on having her marry his son. Well she spoils that by running away, only to be caught by the handsome Blake who is on a mission for the War Dept. and mistakes her for a traitor. He takes to his home and locks her in a room with the intent of getting her to talk, well she has other ideas. How she avoids talking is truely inventive. When he finally does realize that she is not the traitor he is at a loss as what to with her. He is strongly attracted to her but has demons that he must overcome in order to come to love her. Together along with James Riverdale, the best friend of Blake, they must battle the evil that is threatening the government of England. Along the way they have some very amusing times and endear themselves to the reader. I look forward to reading James's story next. Definately get this book and every other Julia Quinn book you can, you'll really enjoy them.
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Summary: THIS IS NOT A KEEPER!
Review: I have to say that I agree with the previous comments made by reviewers. I hate to see a triangle with a heroine in love with a hero who is in love with a dead woman. It just kills any sort of romance in the relationship department. I have read all of Quinn's books and I must say this was the only book I truly disliked. I only read about halfway through the book and could not continue. The plot was dreadful and I didn't like to see the poor heroine suffering as she is trying to win the affections of a man who is still suffering over his lost love. Pass on this book, but buy any of her other books. My all time favorite is "Everything and the Moon."
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Summary: Laugh Out Loud Funny
Review: I love all of the Bridgerton Series, so when I had a chance to pick up another of Ms. Quinn's book, I jumped at the chance. I was not disappointed. I loved Blake and Caroline! Their conversations made me laugh out loud. (not so bad when you are home alone, but a bit embarassing at the doctor's office). Throw in James and the servants, and you can't miss. This wasn't just a damsel in distress, and the big handsome man that rescues her. I think that in the end, Caroline really rescued Blake!I messed up and read this story after "How to Marry a Marquis", and now am thinking about re-reading that one just to read their interactions in that one. Great book! Well worth it!
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Summary: Laugh Out Loud Funny
Review: I love all of the Bridgerton Series, so when I had a chance to pick up another of Ms. Quinn's book, I jumped at the chance. I was not disappointed. I loved Blake and Caroline! Their conversations made me laugh out loud. (not so bad when you are home alone, but a bit embarassing at the doctor's office). Throw in James and the servants, and you can't miss. This wasn't just a damsel in distress, and the big handsome man that rescues her. I think that in the end, Caroline really rescued Blake! I messed up and read this story after "How to Marry a Marquis", and now am thinking about re-reading that one just to read their interactions in that one. Great book! Well worth it!
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Summary: Not as good as her others
Review: I loved her previous romances, especially Splendid and Brighter than the Sun, and appreciate her wonderful sense of humor. Unfortunately, the characters and plot were rather flat. This book did have many amusing moments, but it was disappointing in comparison to her best works.
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Summary: HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: I started reading JQ with the Bridgertons and then read To Catch An Heiress. I have to say that this is my fav. so far!! I have NEVER laughed so hard while reading a book. I actually woke my husband up in the middle of the night from laughing so loud. Caroline is a total HOOT, and Blake is a wonderful hero!I would highly recommend this book and all other JQ books. She has a style of writing that I've never read before, and a sense for humor that is refreshing. JQ please keep the wonderful books coming!!
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Summary: Diappointing
Review: I was disappointed with this book. I special ordered this book and, was all excited to read it,Boy was I in for a let down. I didn't even finish it, it was sooo boring! The hero was always so angry at the heroine through most of the book, and the heroine was always joking it was like she didn't know how to be serious. now I love a humorous romance but when the time warrents seriousness The heroine just couldn't or wouldn't get serious.Then there was the hero's dead fiance that had died five years previous to the start of the book, and he felt so guilty over her death that, thats all you read about. GET OVER IT already! As for the passion and heat in this book there wasn't any. I like my romance books with a lot more passion and heat,I also like my romances were the hero and heroine are not at each others throats from page one till the end. I like when the hero and heroine get along through most of the book.
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