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Summary: ...like a backed up sneeze
Review: I have been a huge fan of Jane Feather ever since I first picked up "Vice". After reading that book, I grabbed up all of her other "V" books and anything else with her name on it. I read the first two books in the trilogy and could not wait until "Least Likely" was published. First imagine my surprise when it was released in hardback (a first for Feather) and then imagine my disappointment in the story itself. I had more sympathy for Olivia in the first two novels than I did in this one. The ending left much to be desired and the book on the whole does not live up Feather's previous work. I guess I had a different idea as to how Olivia's story would unfold as opposed to Feather. For a person who is unfamiliar with Feather's work, then this book would probably appeal to them; but as a fan of hers for over 5 years, I've read better novels of hers.
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Summary: Who designed the cover???
Review: I have now read all three. I liked this book quite a bit and think it stands as well as the others. I like the contemporary style ending and I think the unfinished feeling left things open for another story. There were parts of the story that were a little ho-hum but over all I liked it. I liked Olivia because she had a brain and used it to make adult choices. My question is why do editors choose covers that do not match the stories they publish. In fact, why don't they learn to leave sappy covers off altogether. Open shirts and raised hems are getting a little trite. It is a beautiful cover but does not even match the time period. Don't authors ever see the book before it is published or maybe they just don't care. I would!
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Summary: Very Disappointing! Not worthy of a last book in the series
Review: I have read each of these books and was REALLY looking forward to this one based on what I read in The Accidental Bride. Unfortunately, this book didn't live up to the releases.While I liked the story between the hero and the heroine, I often found Olivia acting completely out of what has been her established character. I won't spoil the book by giving it away-but she goes WAAAYY far afield. Anthony was a totally wonderful hero, with dashing good looks and a pirate's sense of danger. But more often than not a felt I was reading a Regency novel that had simply been picked up and moved back a couple of centuries. Nothing about the still somewhat elaborate clothing of the Reformation era, or the highly Puritan overtones of the time. No Great Halls or large fireplaces; but a lot of "Exactly so"'s. Personally, I like my Romance novels to end with a Happily Ever After scenario. This one definitely doesn't. Not even shakily so. And since as I mentioned above, it is the last book of the trilogy-the story is fini. I'm sure it will be well read as the other two books were enjoyable and people will want to know how it ends. But be prepared for it not to end pleasantly.
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Summary: I was left wanting
Review: I have to admit that i found the book very entertaining, but that ending left much to be desired.I happen to love Jane Feather books, but this was a disappiontment.I thought that even though the end was extremely realistic, we read these novels to get away from real life. So, I would have prefered a truely happy ending.
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Summary: Good, solid story, but too happy
Review: I haven't read the rest of the series, but I picked this up in an English Book shop in Valencia to read and relax with whilst on holiday in Peru. For books of its genre, it is good, interesting, my only criticism would be that the happy ending (although there are a few hiccups)comes too quick to cause real reader anguish and suspense.
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Summary: The least expected ending - an enjoyable read
Review: I like it. Ms.Feather did it again. I don't know why many readers don't like it. Olivia was a very cute scholar and Anthony was an extremely sexy pirate who taught her intimate lessons and made her realize the difference between celibacy and chastity. Although their relationship paced too fast at the beginning of the story and the plots were too simple, "The least likely bride" was a good addition to Ms.Feather's Bride trilogy. Ms.Feather also portrayed everlasting friendship among the threesome friends (Olivia, Phoebe and Portia). Note: To my great surprise, Olivia and Anthony didn't actually get married at the end but this made this book different from the other two in the trilogy.
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Summary: Why was she called a Bride?
Review: I love Jane Feather's other books, especially the whole V series but Olivia's story just didn't seem enough... Who didn't get married back then? And what about the cover? Where was the inner pictures so we could see what the artist depicted them to look like? I like the old style better. I am not sure about reading her next one due to the flavor I have from this one.
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Summary: Pretty Good
Review: I must admit that i didn't want to read this book because of the reviews. After reading them i knew what the ending would be because that was what prompted most of the complaints. However, I really liked this book. I was very pleased to see that Olivia could have some fun. Anthony was so perfect. He was dashing and sexy as well as smart, and he brought out Olivia's sense of adventure. I don't like to think that she was acting out of character. I simply think that this book showed a part of her that was hidden in the previous two books in the series. I thought Olivia and Anthony made a perfect couple. As for the ending. I liked it and thought it was a great way to close the story. However, if I had not read the reviews others had done, I would have expected another ending entirely and would probably have been quite dissappointed. All I'm saying is that in order to enjoy this book as it can be enjoyed, you have to read it without expectations.
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Summary: Good Read
Review: I read this book without having read the first two installments in the trilogy, so I didn't have any preconceptions or expectations of Olivia's character. The characters and plot were both quite interesting, though I would agree with one of the other reviewers who said it felt more like a Regency novel that had been moved back a couple hundred years and had little real flavor of the period in which it was placed. The resolution at the end wasn't bad, but I think it could have been a little better. In summary, worth the time, but I wish I'd read volumes one and two first.
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Summary: Readable, But Not Feather's Best Work
Review: I was pretty excited when I began the book. It started well. A handsome, intellectual hero and a smart, cloistered heroine whose personalties complement each other perfectly. Ms. Feather even adds some unusual elements that are not often discussed in historical romance books (for example, the heroine has been pyschologically scarred by childhood sexual molestation by a stepbrother). As the story progressed, however the book seemed to fall apart. The historical events taking place in the story are not that well-explained. Neither are the principle characters moral causes well-explained. The passion between the characters seems to fade instead of growing stronger. The ending was a let-down and didn't really seem to resolve much of anything. If you are looking for spell-binding, enthralling historical romantic fiction, look elsewhere. A side-note that doesn't really affect the story. The cover of the paperback edition of this book depicts a woman in Victorian-era clothing. a mid-calf dress with lace overlay and ankle boots. The story is set in the mid-17th century. Even the upswept hairstyle is Victorian. One wonders if the artist had any clue about the book's setting and why the editor did not catch such a gross mistake.
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