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Summary: Alice"s words.
Review: charming the prince
Was one of the best books that I have read by this author.
It took me a week to read front to back cover. if I can read that fast then the book is worth it.
It usealy takes me a while to get through a book, But Teresa Medeios is one of the best Authors next to Judith McNaught that I read also.
It moves fast and holds your mind and you can not put it done.
I hav read nine of her books and I hope to keep looking forword to read more of her books.
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Summary: Annoying
Review: Usually, when I don't like a book, I just cast it aside, but this one managed to annoy me so much, that I felt the urge to warn other readers.
The premise sounds charming enough, if you like that kind of romance - and I usually do.
Lord Bannor the Bold, twice widowed, marries Willow of Bedlington to gain a mother for his twelve children, some legitimate some not. (The illegitimate children turn out to not be his, but children he accepts out of the kindness of his heart, by the way.) Willow had been mistreated in her father's home since he got remarried to the cliched mean widow, who added many stepchildren to the Bedlington family. Lots of predictable and supposedly charming mayhem ensues, when Willow and Bannor don't want more children, but want each other, and the children, that are already there, perform their pranks. On page 102 Ms Medeiros had managed to make me be disgusted with every single character in that book sofar. The children are obnoxious brats, the pranks are disgusting and sometimes dangerous (especially considering the times, it is supposedly 1360, where a small wound could lead to a deathly infection). The tolerance of the adults for the children's infuriating antics are explained very late in the book, where Bannor the Bold claims, he doesn't punish his children for their misbehaviour out of fear of killing them with his unbelievable strength. Oh, yeah, that explained that! At the end of the book Willow's oldest stepbrother, who had long ranging plans to rape her, abducts her, ties her up and leaves her in the snow to die there. In the epilogue we learn, that this "folly" is punished by submitting said stepbrother to more pranks of the children. I'm almost too choked with rage to comment on such disgustingly shallow treatment of sexual harrassment and attempted murder. Everybody in this book behaves irresponsibly, stupidly and disgustingly at some time, if not all the time. The characters aren't even twodimensional, the historical setting is non-existant. Oh, and Lord Bannor's steward ends up marrying the village [prostitute].
This book is ridiculous and annyoing to an amazing degree. Let yourself be warned and stay away from this [book].
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Summary: Simply Charming!
Review: A lovely and quick read. I admire Medeiros's humor and romantic tales. She didn't disappoint me with this novel. It's definitely a Cinderella story. Acutally, it reminded more of blend of Drew Barrymore's "Ever After" with the wily kids from "The Sound of Music."This book made me laugh and the romance was sweet and witty.
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Summary: Wonderful Read! Highly Recommended!!!
Review: I have only read two of Ms. Medeiros's time travel romances and LOVED them, so it's not suprising that I love this one too! The story and the characters are charming, humorous and loving. It is such an easy read that I finished the same day I bought it! There is a lot of children in the book, but I agree with some of the other reviewers that they add to the story rather than detract from it. Also, the characters are well defined and it is easy to feel connected to them.
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Summary: Be Awed
Review: This is my first book of Teresa Medeiros. I stumbled across it in one of our local bookstores. The castled cover and the intriguing book description peaked my interest, however, I didn't buy it that instant. T.M. is unknown to me therefore I was a bit skeptical. Being an Amazon book reviewer myself, I rely on other reviewers to help me decide in picking a book to read. So naturally, I checked out the reviews and despite a few negative comments, I decided to go back the next day, bought the book with crossed fingers & hoped I won't regret it. I am happy to say that it was all worth the risk. Now, i can't wait to read more of her books. Once again, The Amazon Editorial Reviews and the book description itself (as well as the reader reviewers) pretty much covered the details of this story. I'd just like to add that this book is definitely full of love and humor... I know there were couple of people here who complained that there was too much children stories and too little romance in this book. I don't agree with the lack of romance. In fact, I think it's all realistic and well balanced considering the plot and the circumstances. Perhaps there is too many children stories - oh but how I enjoyed it all. I also know that Bannor's (the hero) participation in his children's life is somehow a bit inaccurate considering the time plot. I know that in those medieval times, children are cared by wet nurses and is somewhat ignored until they are in their youths. However, I considered the book description. In the first place, those unruly children are initially the main concern... they were mentioned as the main reason for finding a bride and/or a mother for them so it won't be practical to just fade them away. It is significant for them to be part of this book, not just mentioned passingly... Since they are Bannor's concern, naturally, it is also appropriate for us to read Willow's (the heroine) involvement & relationship towards them. I don't think I'd enjoy this book as much if they weren't as involved. Teresa Medeiros also created each child with their own identity, each with character and role who contributed not only a lot of humor but spunk as well. I don't think the children stories overshadowed Bannor & Willows romance at all, instead, I believed they have actually added warmth and special meaning to their relationship. The children and their antics are the spices to this delectable couple. Bannor & Willow, both different yet perfect for each other. I admire both their patience (to the children & even to each other). NOTE: IF you don't like children, then this book is probably not for you. Love is everywhere in this book, from the children to the H/H and even to the secondary characters. To name a few of my favorite: Hollis (Banner's Steward), Bea (Willow's younger stepsis), Fiona (nursemaid) and even Netta ... have their short side stories that is linked to the H/H. This book is thoroughly well designed. Totally Unique. I guarantee hours of entertainment while reading this book. Sigh, cry, smirk, chuckle and LAUGH OUT LOUD or simple BE AWED.
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Summary: Another Award Win!
Review: CHARMING THE PRINCE just won the Dorothy Parker Award of Excellence for 2000 in the Missed Gems Category.
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Summary: Great fun!
Review: Mr.Mom never had so much trouble.. Lots of fun and a great read.
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Summary: Another award
Review: CHARMING THE PRINCE just won the Maggie Award for "Best Historical of '99" presented by the Georgia Romance Writers on September 23, 2000. The contest was open to all romances published in Region Three of the Romance Writers of America.
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Summary: A Tataly "Charming" Book
Review: This was the first book that I read by Ms. Medeiros and I was completely hooked. The plot was orrigional and funny. I hero was very loveable and sensitive and the heroine was spunky and lively. The children, all 12 or 13 of them, really added to the story and helped the reader to see how the personality of the hero changes. There are also two secondary love stories that go on within the book and both will just melt your heart because they are so cute. All around this is a good book that I would recommend to anyone. I would also suggest Nobody's Darling by Ms. Medeiros.
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Summary: Hilarious!
Review: Goodness! I laughed through the whole novel, which was so cleverly written. Willow, a heroine of a kind, took on our charming Prince's numerous brats. Their antics kept me reading through the night screaming with laughter. A must read!
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