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Summary: Just Plain Enjoyably Reading!
Review: This is a fun book to read. It held my interest and also held some suspense.I didn't particularly like the back and forth chapters of the two characters, which I felt took too much time....but did offer each persons' side. It was an enjoyable read especially for the hot, hot summer we've been having.
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Summary: Scared the bejebies out of me
Review: This is not her normal fare! As others have pointed out, this is not a romance. This is more in the Stephen King genre than romance. Yeh, there is someone falling in love, but it is secondary to the character change and the character insights. I did not like it-I also don't like horror genre or vampire novels. If you like that sort, it is a well written story. But if you are looking for a romance, stick to her old stuff or another author.
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Summary: Deveraux is no longer a Romance Author
Review: This newest offering from Deveraux has left me with no hope for another good classic Deveraux romance. While Ms. Deveraux seems to be toying with the dark side in her most recent novels, I have been seeking out other authors who can still supply me with what a good historical romance. (Kathleen Givens, anyone?) When I pick up a book in the romance section, I expect just that, romance. While I understand that Ms. Deveraux is branching out in her writing, I would ask that she please target these offerings to a new audience. I have every single Deveraux book. Wild Orchids will be my last.
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Summary: BIzarre.......and only for lovers of the supernatural
Review: This story just didn't work for me. For much of it I felt that Deveraux was struggling to fill the number of pages required by her editor or publisher, taking numerous paragraphs to define a character's state of mind and body in three or four slightly different ways when the fact is it had been quite clear in a couple of short sentences how the character was feeling at that time. The story never gripped me and if I hadn't been confined while nursing a loved one I probably would have skimmed the end and then put it in the pile to be donated to my local library. I found the ending to be unsatisfying not to mention bizarre and unbelievable. This book was a waste of my time and money and reaffirms my belief that some books make (and linger on) the list of best sellers for reasons other than their content.
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Summary: Enjoyable Read!!!
Review: This was such a wonderful enjoyable book to read. I have liked most of Jude Deveraux's books, from "a Knight in Shining Armor" to "The Mulberry Tree" This was quite different in as much the romance wasn't quite as juicy yet subtlely there nevertheless. It is a story about one man's losses and another woman's losses and how they meet on a mission to find out about a murder mystery involving the "DEVIL". It kept me interested and I really enjoyed reading it. It was different for this author. If you are expecting a hot love story like many of her books can be you won't get it. You will, though, get a lovely read about two people who come together who need each other and it is a interesting concept. The devil part and all. I recommend it to anyone who likes this author.
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Summary: Great story with lots of suspense
Review: This was the first Jude Deveraux book I have read. First, since reading this story, I've ordered 4 more of her books and can't wait to read even more!!!
I definitely couldn't put this book down. I love a good mystery and every time I thought I had this one figured out, I was way off!! I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a good romance/suspense book!!!
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Summary: Great character build up and not enough substance
Review: What a disappointment and cop out, you get these great characters of Ford, Jackie, Noble, Toodles, and Tessa and they all get thrown away for some lame story about the devil and the town of Cole Creek. The whole story felt rushed and for everything to be summed up in 20 pages at the end just does not cut it. We're left with a open ending I would have like a epilogue for closure. Normally I do enjoy Ms. Deveraux's books but the last few just seem like someone else is writing them. If you must read this take it out of the library or wait for it to come in paperback.
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Summary: Stick With What You Know
Review: Why is it that all the good writers i.e. Jude Deveraux, Judith McNaught, Julie Garwood, and Elizabeth Lowell think that they need to "branch out" and take their writing in different directions. The stories about relationships and characters are what sold their books in the first place and it is unfortunate that these women want to concentrate more on the overall plot and sub-characters now. I enjoy a story about 2 main characters and think that that is were these authors are strongest. In this book there where way too many wacky and unbelievable characters who took away from the very under-developed main characters. If you are a long time Jude Deveraux fan I think you will be dissappointed. This is nothing like the magic of books like Sweet Liar or AKISA. Deveraux's strength is in writing a good sit down romance. A romance where you read the book in 3 hours because you just can't put it down. I struggled through this one for three days and had a hard time finishing it. My vote - bring back the fun and excitement of the Taggarts and Montgomerys.
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Summary: unpredictable
Review: Wild Orchids...A great story that takes you through a gamut of emotions. I highly recomend Wild Orchids. The characters each have a way of reaching you. I fell in love with Cole Creek NC...and the Victorian that is introduced there. Jude Deveraux spoke through the main characters as a he said she said. I laughed, cried and got the heebee g bees.
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