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Summary: Not Quinn's best work
Review: Thankfully, Julia Quinn's plot & character development have improved since this 1998 novel. If you're seeking an engaging, well-written story like "The Duke And I," you'll be somewhat disappointed here -- the hero spends 90% of the book bickering with the heroine. Even his best friend becomes so annoyed with the endless sparring that he leaves the area...imagine how the reader feels. Granted, even this effort is more entertaining than many other romances on the market. Quinn has become a compelling, amusing, enjoyable writer since "Heiress" -- any of her stories about the Bridgerton siblings are more deserving of your time.
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Summary: Fun romantic story
Review: This is a truly enjoyable romance that I literally read in an afternoon. I couldn't put it down! The dialogue and characters are smart and funny. Made me want to read more of author Quinn's books. I'd highly recommend this book.
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Summary: A must read book !
Review: this is a very good book and everyone should read it! =) this is my fifth book by her and I love her writings! SHe is the best! one of my favourite authors....
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Summary: Buy it used
Review: This is my next to the least favorite of Julia Quinn's. Although she writes about interesting characters, I found the story too light, and too predictable. I suggest if you want this; to get a used copy of it. If you want to read something well worth the price, I would try Duke and I, The Viscount Who Loved Me, Dancing at Midnight, and Splendid. Now those are great books!
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Summary: The story was captivating at first, but quickly became dull.
Review: This is the first book I have read by Julia Quinn and will be my last. Perhaps, I should say "started". The conversations between the main characters were asinine and I lost interest with only one-third of the book read. If you are looking for a strong-willed, and intelligent heroine, as well as humor, I suggest you read "Hearts Aflame" by Johanna Lindsey.
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Summary: Wonderful fun - captivating
Review: This is the first book I've read by Julia Quinn, and I can't wait to read another. The heroine is feisty and strong, the hero sufficiently tormented but redeemable.
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Summary: Sorry, Ms. Quinn
Review: This is the third book I have read by Julia Quinn. The first was the Duke and I (I loved it!) the second was An Offer from A Gentleman (Equally loved it!)- the third, To Catch an Heiress -- I haven't even finished it. I just can't get thru it. Caroline seems more like an 11 year old girl and Blake at times seems younger than that. I enjoy the romances where the hero and heroine spar off of each other - it keeps me interested, but this was just pure ridiculous. I haven't yet looked up the copyright to see if this was her very first book ever, but I do know that this is not going to sit up on my keeper shelf with the other two of her books I have read. I hope this is the only bad apple in her list of books, because I just bought all of them based on what I enjoyed with the Duke and I and Offer from a Gentleman. This is a library or book exchange book only - do not waste your money. Sorry.
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Summary: Read in One Day - Fun Book
Review: This was a fun and charming read. I disagree with the other reviewers that believe that Blake wouldn't have fallen for Caroline. I believe he would have. James said that she had the same type of personality as Blake's ex fiancee and his ex would have died at around 22 or 23 years of age. And 5 years was a long enough mourning period for him to finally realize he could love another woman. I have to admit I did want to strangle both characters on several occasions for their constant bickering but I thought the epilogue was so sweet, we got to see how many children etc. they had through the diary entries. julia Quinn always adds such sweet touches like that.
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Summary: Sorry, Ms. Quinn
Review: This was my first julia quinn book, and, well.. lets just say it may be my last... A cliche of a heroine and hero, who was rather foolish! overly emotional, the "cold hearted" hero with a "dreadful" past who takes responsibilty for everyone he sees. *yawn* you're in for a 22 chapters of dull arguing. i couldnt appreciate quinns weak ...and failing...attempt at humor lets just say that i'd give the book a 0 if i could.
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Summary: boring
Review: This was my first julia quinn book, and, well.. lets just say it may be my last... A cliche of a heroine and hero, who was rather foolish! overly emotional, the "cold hearted" hero with a "dreadful" past who takes responsibilty for everyone he sees. *yawn* you're in for a 22 chapters of dull arguing. i couldnt appreciate quinns weak ...and failing...attempt at humor lets just say that i'd give the book a 0 if i could.
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