Rating: 
Summary: NOT GOOD ENOUGH
Review: i had to keep glancing at the book cover to be sure i was reading a JM. I mean she's one of the best of romance writers. this was a disapointment to me. i've read almost all her books and i've always wanted to keep them to myself xcept borrow my close friends, until this. i hate it when men try to "test" a woman's trust and love, which was what Ramon did. the story generally lacked depth which is part of what makes JM an all time best and the customary JM'S classic humorous dialogue was missing... good for whiling away time.
Rating: 
Summary: A disappointment
Review: I have all of Judith McNaught's books at home and love all of them except this one which was most of the time simply annoying. I couldn't figure out why Ramon fell in love with Katie, most of the time I just found her obnoxious and not very likeable. The story is not up to Ms McNaught's usual standard and one only wishes to be finally through with it. Definitely not a keeper, if you really want to read it better borrow it.
Rating: 
Summary: Loved It!
Review: I have read all of Judith McNaught's full length novels and this is one of my favorites. In fact, when I pick this book up with the intent of glancing through it, I always end up reading the entire book all over again. JM dealt with a subject that many authors have steered clear of - an interracial romance and I think she handled it well. She created a character who was not quite comfortable with the idea but over the course of the book, she discovers that her views are misguided. There is no doubt that Katie made stereotypical assumptions about Ramon but I think they were based in ignorance, not racism as some of the other reviewers have suggested. Katie is not a perfect character by any stretch of the imagination and she almost loses everything because of her fears. I liked this book because Katie is forced to learn that she does have some flaws but she overcomes them. I found this to be a refreshing contrast to so many books where the hero and heroine are so wonderful that you can't imagine why they don't get together and live happily ever after in two pages. As for Ramon, he is one of my favorite JM heroes. He saves the book. He is strong and sexy and keeps the romantic tension high. In my view, this is classic McNaught.
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Summary: Oh common people, it was not that bad!
Review: I have read all of Mcnaught's romanitc novels, and while this is not her best work, it is a far cry from the awful spotlight reviews seen on top of the page!! I would even give Tender Triumph a 5 star-rating compared to the myriad of mediocre romances I have read through out the years that have unjustly received higher ratings. I really believe the bad reviews have stemmed from comparing this book with other superior Mcnaught novels. Tender Triumph is a lighter, shorter, shallower novel than any other of Mcnaught's romance fiction-excluding her mystery-based contemporary work. So my advise is to read those magnificent novels first and leave this one for a light read.
Paradise, Perfect, Double Standard, Almost Heaven, Until you, Something Wonderful,Once and Always, and a Kingdom of Dreams are my top choices-basically all her romance novels, that's how great she is! The previous reviewes for Tender Triumph ridiculously exaggerated when it came to depicting the main characters' personalities as "disgusting and idiotic".
Ramon is traditional, conservative, and has a hispanic background. Since I am from the mediterranean area, I found Mcnaught's depiction of his personality, his values, and his jealousies towards the heroine were very realistic and rightfuly passionate. The heroine is a spoiled and shallow rich girl, but that's exactly how she was brought up! Meeting Ramon changes her and her character slowly evolves into an admiring and mature woman. The plot is also realistic and not implausible whatsoever. I will not go into ridiculing other romace novels and their bizarre story-lines. I have seen many women in real life give up far more for far less than the heroine did in this story for the sake of love. Mcnaught clearly states the heroine's frustration and boredom with her sheltered and pampered lifestyle and seizes, albiet hesitantly and in what she believes will be, an exciting dramatic change with Ramon-do not see where the "unrealistic" decision the heroine made that so many were talking about. And I am sorry, but I have to say this:Americn-Hispanic-African American-Italian-Asian WHATEVER type of man, they ALL have issues-as in huge ego deflator that causes many problems with real-life relationships-when the woman has more money than the man. I do not care if it's the year 3000, it will always be the same! So, the problem Ramon made when she bought the furniture for their home that he clearly told her he would and could pay for was not an atypical reaction from an overly money-sensitive man who just lost his million dollar empire! In short, Tender triumph is light, heart-tugging, emotional, and passionate romance that churns your insides until the climactic finale. Unless you confuse a romanitc fantasy for a reflection of reality and have issues with dominating hispanic men, go ahead and read it, ENJOY!
Rating: 
Summary: Not worth reading
Review: I have read and loved all of Judith McNaught's other books, but this one I just couldn't finish. I actually threw the book across the room after the third or fourth chapter. Ramon is so sexist and the heroine is bigoted. What a perfect pair! Very disappointing from such a wonderful author. I'd give in no stars if I could. Judith let us down with this one.
Rating:
Summary: One of her best
Review: I have read every one of Judith McNaught's books, but this is one of my all-time favorites. I have read it so many times that I have to rubberband the book to keep it together. Ramon and Katie are a delight and the story is entertaining.
Rating:
Summary: I like it.
Review: I like the way they behaved. Ramon Galverra, sounds really dreamy, like all other men from Mss Mcnaught
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Summary: Katie and Ramon
Review: I love Judith McNaught and just love all her books, but this one wasn't in the caliber of her other books. Katie is a successful woman, and Ramon is in financial trouble, but they get together and fall in love. Katie's love is priceless and Ramon comes to realize that. A good read, but not one of Ms. McNaught's best works.
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Summary: Not up to the McNaught Standard!
Review: I love Judith McNaught's books, and own them all. However, I was very disappointed in this novel. Katie is a fool who assumes that Ramon drives a Farm Truck because he is Puerto Rican! All of this despite the fact that he is fluent in several languages and speaks about international business with knowledge. Ramon is a typical McNaught hero, but Katie is a disappointment! This novel was written in 1983 and may explain my total dislike of the heroine. Read her other books, but leave this one on the shelf!
Rating:
Summary: Not Great!
Review: I read the book and I don't believe it was a gret book, like some reviews I've read. It just lacked the style and charisma like most of JM's books. I felt utterly disaapointed about this book. I love JM books, but this just wasn't in her category. When I read the climax, I just couldn't believe that, that was the climax. It just lacks deepth. Ramon and Katie's story was not at all realistic, even if the book was suppose to be contemporary. Hope book readers won't think that all of JM's books are like this. She writes very well, although I don't really know what happened to "Tender Triump."
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