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Summary: The Ultimate Romance Novel
Review: A Rose in Winter, the BEST of Kathleen Woodiwiss' novels. If you haven't yet read this, buy it new, buy it used but buy it because it's a keeper!!! Woodiwiss' manages to hold the reader as captive as the characters! All you could want from start to splendid finish...the romance, the love, the wonder, the excitement and much more suspence than most. Not a run-of-the mill predictable piece but a true romantic work of art! Woodiwiss' style is superb with her noted flair for colorful attention to character, time period, attire (a promise..not a word is wasted). I was so captivated, I couldn't put the book down. This novel has been in my library for years & is one that's truly worth reading time and time again. A romantic high worthy of 5+ stars--so once you begin, give yourself the luxury of hours to enjoy. You'll not regret one page of this engaging, enchanting fairy tale.
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Summary: I think I'm In Love With Christopher
Review: I won't bore you with re-describing what happens in the book. But I will tell you I have had at least one copy of this book since it was first published. Every time I read it, I slip into the world created by the master, Kathleen. Her descriptions of the characters seen through the eyes of Erienne are often hilarious. Christopher is my dream man. He is commanding, sensual, dedicated and self-assured. If all women could be wooed by a man such as him...WoW not to mention YUM. Lord Saxton is mysterious and surprising to say the least. Buy this book; take your time reading it. Let the characters absorb you or vice versa. You won't regret the purchase!
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Summary: An excellant Romance
Review: I am by no means a new reader of Woodiwiss, but to date this is the best of her books. The characters are strong willed and yet there is no lasting hatred between them. Christophers' character is well written and very likable without being foppish. The character of Erienne is soft and yielding with a flashing grace and tempermant. I enjoyed the exchanges of both temper and passion between the two and the interactions with the other charaters. While the twist at the end was forseeable, the reader is sure to enjoy the twists and turns on the journey to discovering who is Eriennes true love, her sweet yet scarred husband, or the man with face of an angel and the heart of a rogue.
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Summary: My First Romance Novel...Wonderful!
Review: This was the first romance novel I ever read, many years ago, and it was the reason I kept reading romance. I was so new to the genre, I was truly surprised when all was revealed. Humor, a dark hero, mystery, and excitement all in one excellently written book...what more can you ask for?
A Rose in Winter is one to keep and read time and time again!
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Summary: A MUST READ!!
Review: I read all of Woodiwiss and I was not disappointed with this book either. The characters and the plot enchant the readers and make them turn on the pages till the last page.
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Summary: awesome.
Review: This book is the greatest of Woodiwiss, the characters and the plot hold you as a captive throughout the book. IT'S A MUST READ!
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Summary: Enjoyable Beauty and the Beast type story.
Review: I cut my teeth on romance with Kathleen E. Woodiwiss novels but gave them up in the early 80's because her style seemed so demeaning to women. "A Rose in Winter" was recommended in another reader's listmania listing and I was pleasantly surprised when I decided to give it a try! This novel is full of romance and intrigue and I was drawn in from the very beginning. Poor Erienne is just a pawn to the men in her life. First she is little more than a servant to her nasty father and brother, pawed over by potential suitors and then finally sold as a wife to the highest bidder. She is "bought" by the reclusive and masked Lord Saxton and cannot bring herself to endure the touch of this scarred and crippled man. He woos her gently, dispersing her fear with his constant familiarity. During his gentle courtship, Erienne's heart begins to beat for another man, a bold Yankee, Christopher Seaton. Christopher and Erienne have a rather love/hate relationship, but his pursuit of her is relentless. Will she give in to Christopher and forsake her vows to the strange but strong Lord Saxton? Who is trying to destroy the Saxton's and what of the vengeful night rider who roams the country at night frightening some wicked men? There is redemption for some characters in this novel and retribution for others. You will cheer for the loyal tenants of Lord Saxton and the triumph over evil in the end. Erienne, though weak at times became a proud and strong woman by the end of the novel and I was satisfied that she did the best she could for the times she lived in. An engrossing read, dark at times but kept my attention to the end. I can highly recommend this.
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Summary: Good story, but predictable.
Review: I had never read any of Kathleen Woodiwiss' books. I know that she is one of the premier romance writers so I gave this book a try. I have to say, Kathleen has a way with words! Perhaps too many words. Her prose is way tooooo long and very syrupy. But in all fairness, the story was good. However, if truth be told, I saw the ending coming from the middle of the book. Everyone knows that the hero gets the girl and the crook is always the one you don't suspect. Classic plot. But I haven't given up on her. I'll try another one of her books. At least, I was interested enough in the love affair to finish the book.
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Summary: I have loved this book since i was 15
Review: This is a classic novel i read at least once a year and have gone through 4 copies of it. People always look for new books while not looking at the old, buy it, enjoy it and treasure it. I do.
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Summary: A great feel good story.
Review: This is sort of like a beauty and the beast kind of story. Erienne, the heroine, is sold into marriage to this mysterious character that everyone fears. All of a sudden the enigmatic Christopher happens to be at the right place at the right time. Sparks fly between them but there's a little problem. She's married to Christopher's cousin. Out of guilt she surrenders her body to her husband and find out that, although she can't see him because he's always in the dark or covered in robes from head to toe due to his burn scars, he's the sweetest lover ever. The love scenes between Erienne and her husband are absolutely enchanting. The author trully transmits the whole essence of a couple in love and how they feel when being intimate. These scenes are absolutetly beautiful. Out of these encounters a true love emerges between the heroine and her deformed husband, but then again, what happens with the handsome Christopher? While between Erienne and her husband making love is magical, a kiss with the dashing Christopher is pure dinamite! Erienne must choose between her husband and Christopher. She's torn in two but you must know that there's a great plot twist that will leave you open mouthed. I recommend this book for all of those who love to turn children's fairy tales into grown up fairy tales.
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