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Summary: Nicki deserved much more than this!
Review: Nicki DuVille is one of my favorite JM characters, and I was saddened that he only rated a short story. After losing both Whitney and Sheridan, to the Westmoreland brothers, Nicki deserved so much more! I hope that JM decides to expand his story and give him the credit he deserves. Nicki DuVille is so much more than a short story character! The story itself was good for how short it was, but I found it difficult to enjoy being rushed through Nicki and Julianna's story. But one point I would like to make is that Nicki did not suddenly become like Stephen and Clayton. If you have read Whitney, My Love, Nicki is first introduced as bored, arrogant, and somewhat disillusioned. He needed the right woman to change that, and a longer story in which for her to do it!
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Summary: Read Barnett's story!
Review: The other three were unmemorable. Daniel's Angel by Barnett, however, was one of the best peices of romantic fiction that I've read. It's very sweet
Rating: 
Summary: Too short for Nicholas DuVille
Review: The story on Nicholas DuVille was entirely too short. It had a lot of potential in it though. But while reading it I had the sense that I was being rushed through the whole storyline--a consequence of an abridged story, I guess. After the introduction we received from two of McNaught's previous work of Duville you'd think that his character will develop just as the Westmorelands had in a full length book. Hopefully, Judith McNaught can rectify this by writing a full length book.
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Summary: Heart Warming
Review: There are four short love stories in this book, written by 4 different authors, of which, three is my favorite. Jude Deveraux, Judith McNaught & Julie Garwood. The fourth & last story was written by Arnette Lamb. I haven't heard of her before but after reading her short novella called, Hark! The Herald. I can't wait to pick up more of her books. This is also my first novellas. It is somewhat different from reading a whole book with one plot & with same characters. However, I find it rather unfullfilling. That is the only reason why I rate this book 4 stars. It's just too short for my liking. Read below to find out more...First Novella: Change of Heart, By Jude Deveraux::::: This short story is about a genius 12 yr old boy name Eli. He wasn't rich yet lived with his mother in decent means. He befriended a billionaire, Frank Taggert. Love match making begun with the help of Frank's brother, Micheal Taggert & his wife Samantha, who couldn't wait to see Frank settled down. Mike & Sam's love story is in the book called, Sweet Liar. Since I thouroughly enjoyed Sweet Liar, It was good to read updates of them & their children. Eli's mother, Miranda is a very good mother, kind hearted & unselfish. I liked her attitude towards life. Though, she was attractive, she was described as 30 pounds over weight. I guess there are times, i get tired of reading a physically perfect heroine so this really appealled to me. Frank however is rich & handsome but his heart is as cold as ice. His friendship to Eli changed his outlook in life & his meeting with Miranda changed his heart forever. This story is simply heart warming esp. this Xmas season. The plot & the characters are very interesting that once again, i hated for it to end so suddenly. I wished JD would rewrite this short story & make it into a whole novel with more details. It really has potentials... especially if the friendship of Eli & Chelsea, perhaps their growing years together, would be added into it. This is why i rate it 4 stars. I wanted to read more.... Aside from my uncontentment, overall, it is a good book! Second Novella: Miracles, By Judith McNaught::::: Now this story really bugged me! You see, I have read J.M's Whitney, My Love & Until You. Just like every reader who have read the mentioned books, I have been waiting for Nicholas Duville's story. He was one of my favorite hero of all times. He's smooth, cool, handsome, decent & kind hearted. He has fallen for Whitney & Sheridan in both books yet gave them up, even helped them find their true happiness in another man's hands. Now if that isn't heroic, I don't know what is. When I heard this book have Nikk's story, i bought it right away only to be disappointed. His story is too short. I agree with other reviewers here in Amazon that he deserves a book of his own. Once again, the story has full potential for a novel. Good plot, and Julianna was a darling. She was also in the book, UNTIL YOU. I liked her very much then that I wish to read more of her & of Nikki... Perhaps J.M. would rewrite this into a one book novel. I would buy it in a snap. Third Novella: Daniel& the Angel, By Jill Barnett::::: This is perhaps my favorite story in this book. It is short yet fulfulling. Just like it should be. It doesn't leave you hanging or wanting to read more... perfect story for Xmas too. Lillian is an angel in heaven who kept getting herself into trouble. When she ruined St. Peter's gate, she was exiled back to earth. D.L Stewarts, a very rich yet uncaring man believed that money can buy everything, from love to people. As an ex-angel, her outlook on life was purely opposite to his, believing there is always good in every person & that money cannot buy people nor love. A challenge was made between them... St. Peter also gave Lillian another chance if she could perform a miracle here on Earth. She must make D.L Stewart give his heart out unconditionally in order for her to return to heaven & be an angel again. Would she succeed? But then... if she succeeds, what would happend if she returns to heaven? esp. when she finds herself in love with him? This story really touched my heart. The cute angelic occurances, the archangels, it's wings, halo, clouds.... the riddles & quotes all lifted my heart. It is a perfect reading tool this xmas time. Fourth Novella: Hark! The Herald, By Arnette Lamb::::: Randolf Mcqueen found himself love at first sight at the Scottish King Herald, Elizabeth Gordon. He was known as a womanizer yet he couldn't seduce the most intriguing woman in their land. He found himself being chivalrous & patient... I enjoyed the way Randolf tries to win Elizabeth heart. The challenges & the bets... their bantering is also quite funny. I liked the way Elizabeth carry herself ; the way she takes pride in what she does. Although, I couldn't believe she was actually wearing a chastity belt! This story also include a short interesting history of the Scots & the English. The peace and unity of the Highland clans was a nice ending. This story is warm & fitted for the holiday.
Rating:
Summary: Heart Warming
Review: There are four short love stories in this book, written by 4 different authors, of which, three is my favorite. Jude Deveraux, Judith McNaught & Julie Garwood. The fourth & last story was written by Arnette Lamb. I haven't heard of her before but after reading her short novella called, Hark! The Herald. I can't wait to pick up more of her books. This is also my first novellas. It is somewhat different from reading a whole book with one plot & with same characters. However, I find it rather unfullfilling. That is the only reason why I rate this book 4 stars. It's just too short for my liking. Read below to find out more... First Novella: Change of Heart, By Jude Deveraux::::: This short story is about a genius 12 yr old boy name Eli. He wasn't rich yet lived with his mother in decent means. He befriended a billionaire, Frank Taggert. Love match making begun with the help of Frank's brother, Micheal Taggert & his wife Samantha, who couldn't wait to see Frank settled down. Mike & Sam's love story is in the book called, Sweet Liar. Since I thouroughly enjoyed Sweet Liar, It was good to read updates of them & their children. Eli's mother, Miranda is a very good mother, kind hearted & unselfish. I liked her attitude towards life. Though, she was attractive, she was described as 30 pounds over weight. I guess there are times, i get tired of reading a physically perfect heroine so this really appealled to me. Frank however is rich & handsome but his heart is as cold as ice. His friendship to Eli changed his outlook in life & his meeting with Miranda changed his heart forever. This story is simply heart warming esp. this Xmas season. The plot & the characters are very interesting that once again, i hated for it to end so suddenly. I wished JD would rewrite this short story & make it into a whole novel with more details. It really has potentials... especially if the friendship of Eli & Chelsea, perhaps their growing years together, would be added into it. This is why i rate it 4 stars. I wanted to read more.... Aside from my uncontentment, overall, it is a good book! Second Novella: Miracles, By Judith McNaught::::: Now this story really bugged me! You see, I have read J.M's Whitney, My Love & Until You. Just like every reader who have read the mentioned books, I have been waiting for Nicholas Duville's story. He was one of my favorite hero of all times. He's smooth, cool, handsome, decent & kind hearted. He has fallen for Whitney & Sheridan in both books yet gave them up, even helped them find their true happiness in another man's hands. Now if that isn't heroic, I don't know what is. When I heard this book have Nikk's story, i bought it right away only to be disappointed. His story is too short. I agree with other reviewers here in Amazon that he deserves a book of his own. Once again, the story has full potential for a novel. Good plot, and Julianna was a darling. She was also in the book, UNTIL YOU. I liked her very much then that I wish to read more of her & of Nikki... Perhaps J.M. would rewrite this into a one book novel. I would buy it in a snap. Third Novella: Daniel& the Angel, By Jill Barnett::::: This is perhaps my favorite story in this book. It is short yet fulfulling. Just like it should be. It doesn't leave you hanging or wanting to read more... perfect story for Xmas too. Lillian is an angel in heaven who kept getting herself into trouble. When she ruined St. Peter's gate, she was exiled back to earth. D.L Stewarts, a very rich yet uncaring man believed that money can buy everything, from love to people. As an ex-angel, her outlook on life was purely opposite to his, believing there is always good in every person & that money cannot buy people nor love. A challenge was made between them... St. Peter also gave Lillian another chance if she could perform a miracle here on Earth. She must make D.L Stewart give his heart out unconditionally in order for her to return to heaven & be an angel again. Would she succeed? But then... if she succeeds, what would happend if she returns to heaven? esp. when she finds herself in love with him? This story really touched my heart. The cute angelic occurances, the archangels, it's wings, halo, clouds.... the riddles & quotes all lifted my heart. It is a perfect reading tool this xmas time. Fourth Novella: Hark! The Herald, By Arnette Lamb::::: Randolf Mcqueen found himself love at first sight at the Scottish King Herald, Elizabeth Gordon. He was known as a womanizer yet he couldn't seduce the most intriguing woman in their land. He found himself being chivalrous & patient... I enjoyed the way Randolf tries to win Elizabeth heart. The challenges & the bets... their bantering is also quite funny. I liked the way Elizabeth carry herself ; the way she takes pride in what she does. Although, I couldn't believe she was actually wearing a chastity belt! This story also include a short interesting history of the Scots & the English. The peace and unity of the Highland clans was a nice ending. This story is warm & fitted for the holiday.
Rating:
Summary: Not really bad!
Review: Well, I love the short stories especially Judith McNaught's and Jill Barnett's. Thanks, Judith, I've wait for a long time to know what happen to Nicki DuVille. But, do try to write about his son and daughter?
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