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Summary: A thoroughly enjoyable book
Review: PrincessWow, what a great story. Well written and entertaining, Princess is a great sequel to the Pirate Prince. Bringing together the right amount of authenticity to the time and plot possibilities makes for enjoyable reading. Set during the early Napoleonic Wars, Ms. Foley enlightens the readers of the fears that different countries held at that time. Although not central to the story, we learn about Spain, England and Russia's involvement towards France. Unlike most stories which only portray England's involvement or references to specific battles, this story gives an over all picture of Napoleon's popularity or repugnance, depending on the side of the story you are on. The characters are very well developed, especially the hero. I would even call this Darius's story, not Serafina's (although the book is titled Princess). We know Darius from the previous story, as a ragged but spunky street rat. Seeing him full grown and wearing different resentments towards different sources is fascinating. The only one who understands him (and conversely, who understands her) is Serafina. Maybe it is because they have grown up together that this bond is so strong. I sometimes despair that Serafina is a bit too spoiled and will not grow up, but she only really acts that way towards people who expect her to act that way (her court, parents, etc.). When she tries this with Darius, it backfires in her face terribly. I think the only criticism I have of the book (and its so minor as to not even be worth mentioning) is how could the king and queen not know how much Serafina and Darius loved/desired each other? Why such a shock? Over all, I loved reading this story. The sequel is set up quite nicely, and not just as an afterthought at the end of the book. During Princess, there are many points leading to Rafe's story, revealing to the reader what the court's women and his parent's influence turns him into.
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Summary: BEST ROMANCE OF THE YEAR
Review: If you love big epic advnetures that will make you laugh, cry, and stay up all nite, don't miss this book. I have read thousands of historical romances and this is one of the best this year. Exciting, hot, tender. Darius is to-die-for! Keep writing, Gaelen! Anxiously awaiting Prince Charming...
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Summary: A wonderfully crafted tale . . .
Review: Ms. Foley has surpassed herself with her latest addition to the romantic fairytale kingdom of Ascension. Princess is a wonderfully crafted tale with interesting characters and a compelling plot. This is definitely a book I'll keep on my bookshelf to read again and again.
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Summary: Don't waste your money!
Review: Oh, how I wanted to like this book! I so enjoyed Ms. Foley's, PIRATE PRINCE, but PRINCESS was a HUGE disappointment. The two dimensional characters seemed more concerned with how beautiful they were--which is just fine because they had no depth of personality anyway--than anything else. The heroine consistently acted like a 4-year-old, and the hero wasn't far behind. I gasped when I read that Darius had to check his desire to kick a woman he had just pushed to the ground! The dialogue was horrible--trite and much too modern for the story. Not to mention, Ms. Foley never gets around to mentioning the part of Darius's past that she used in PIRATE PRINCE. What a shame, because that might have made him a much more sympathetic character. The repetitiveness was incredible. If the characters had "panted" one more time, or another reference was made to "his forelock" and "onyx eyes", I was going to scream. This book should come complete with Lazar's bullet from PIRATE PRINCE. The reader will definitely wish he/she could use it on the hero, heroine, or maybe even themselves, just to end the misery of this book.
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Summary: Quest for true love
Review: I started this series in the middle (again!) but the storyline was so great that I didn't miss anything. In May 1805 Princess Seraphina is preparing to marry a Russian prince her father has betrothed her to, but her true love is Darius Santiago, her father's trusted spy. Declaring her love to him three years earlier, Darius turned her away. Believing himself not worth of the princesses love Darius lives his life recklessly, putting himself in dangerous situations. When the French attempt to kidnap the princess, Darius is thrown into the role of her protector. Thrilled with the prospect of being with Darius, Princess Seraphina does everything in her power to seduce him. At first Darius resists, but his secret love for her is too strong. Alone for several days in hiding, the two become constant companions and declare their love for eachother. Unfortunately it all ends with Seraphina is sent back to the palace to prepare for her wedding and Darius goes to Madrid to assassinate Napoleon. This is a wonderful book. If you love a romance set during the Napoleonic wars, this book is for you. If you enjoyed this book, go back and read Seraphina's parents story, The Pirate Prince.
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Summary: A strong Female lead for once! yeah!
Review: I don't know about you all, but Im sick to death of whimpy-weak willed heroines who are so conflicted with themselves they would be lucky to get a man at all in the real world. Hence, my joy in discovering Foley's book PRINCESS. The main character knows her mind (she wants her man!) And if that wasn't apealing enough, she also has a clever sense of humor (instead of the OH-SO popular "haughty indignation" that most writers curse their leads with) With soo many Romance books out on the market today and so few hours in our busy lives to read them all, why waste your valuable time being subjected to huffy, spiteful brats who are too busy rejecting love, to ever believably find it at all? Another plus this book offers is the male lead (Strong, silent and secretly in love) Though the formula is a common one, his "dark side" is not. There is just something about a man who is at both dangerous and wounded, that draws empathy. And where most writers make excuses for their hero's lethal actions (For instance, self defense, or the most over-used, their victims were evil and deserved to die anyway excuse) Foley doesn't insult her readers intelect by flowering his motives. She purposely makes her male protagonist a skilled "assasin" (a killer by trade) and the effect is facinating. Can a harden man capable of the worst sin know love? Or, more to the point, can a man who fears nothing, who knows only death, hold out against a determined beauty who will settle for nothing less then his soul. And finaly, does Foley's heroine have the courage to, as the book poeticly states, "pet the tiger and make him purr?" To find out you'll have to read the book.
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Summary: SHE RULED EVERYONE--EXCEPT ONE MAN...PRINCESS
Review: Ahh, forbidden love. DEAR READER, Thank you for your interest in my work. As in my first book, THE PIRATE PRINCE, I gave my second novel a hundred and ten percent of my highest possible effort. Hope you like this tale of a beautiful princess who would move heaven and earth to win the one man who won't give her the time of day, her father's most trusted spy. (And I defy you, true romantics, not to fall just a little in love with Darius Santiago.<g>)Here's what reviewers are saying: "Lush... mesmerizing." -Lisa Hamilton, The Book Nook & Compuserve reviews.***** "Everything a romance reader could want....A tortured hero of almost superhuman bravery...A bold and beautiful heroine...intrigue, danger, derring do, sexual tension and love scenes that made me turn up the air conditioner.... I was very impressed with the way (Foley) grounded the story in the real historical events of 1805." -Jean Mason, THE ROMANCE READER ***** "Fun historical fantasy blending real life situations effectively with fairy tales. The longing between Darius and Serafina practically leaps off the pages." -Kassia Krozser, SUBVERSION ***** "PRINCESS has all the qualities of a decadent dessert; sweet, sinful, and satisfying...Definitely 5 stars for me, and a keeper." -Letter from a reader I hope you'll follow me back to the romantic Italian island of "Ascencion" this Feb. for PRINCE CHARMING. The crown prince of Ascencion, Rafael, is a bored royal playboy who meets his match in the elusive highway robber known as the Masked Rider. The daring bandit turns out to be a beautiful red-headed hellion who no man will ever tame! Till then, happy reading, --Gaelen
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Summary: It Grabbed my Heart and didn't let go!!!!
Review: I've read alot of romance novels but this is the first one to grab at my heart from the first page and never let go in a truly long time. I was touched by the longing that Darius and Serafina felt for each other. I eagerly await the next installment in the series.
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Summary: A terrific Romance novel!!
Review: The only thing I have to say about this book is that it was fantasic, a tear jerker!!! and that this book is worth reading over and over again!.I can't wait till her next novel is out.
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Summary: a wonderful fairy tale for adults
Review: Amazing!!! you must buy this book, if you love legends of true love adventures etc. this is one talented writer.. you wont be able to put it down
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