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Summary: A humurous read
Review: I found this book to be a humurous new addition to Eloisa James new arsenal. It is nice to have a modern heroine in a historical setting. Sophie and Partick in a "compromising position" and instead of marrying Patrick she engages herself to an earl. Through a bizarre twist of fate Sophie ends up married to Patrick. In her second novel Eloisa James exceeds all expectations. A must read for anyone who like romance and humor all in one package. A winner.
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Summary: A Pleasurable Read, but not as good as the first one.
Review: I have to agree with several other reviewers that said that this book was not as good as "Potent Pleasures". I loved "Potent Pleasures",and was really looking forward to read this book, since Eloisa James books are usually very enjoyable. The problem with this book is that most of the misunderstandings between Patrick and Sophie are just stupid.
An example is that Patrick hears Sophie breaking up her engagement with Slaslow (or so she thought), he hears her saying that she doesn't feel anything for Slaslow, and that she doesn't want to marry him, however, later in the book he is consumed with jealousy thinking that Sophie is in love with Slaslow, and that if it weren't for his interference she would be happily married to him. That doesn't make any sense. On the other hand, why did Sophie hide from him the true nature of her outings with Slaslow? I don't think any husband would be happy allowing his wife to go out with another man every week without at least an explanation. This is a perfect example of doing good deeds and making them look bad.
Another thing, when Sophie gets pregnant she refuses to be intimate with Patrick, (for no good reason that I can think of), then she complains that he doesn't seek her out, and thinks that he is with his mistress. Although, I have to admit it, he acts really weird too, what the hell is he doing walking the streets all night? Are we supossed to believe this? This behavior is quite unbelievable.
The beginning of the book was very good, towards the end it gets on track again, but in between, the book is full of such nonsensical stuff that sometimes I found myself rolling my eyes in exasperation. This book really could have used a little more work on the plot.
I know this doesn't sound like a 4 star review, but really the book is not that bad, if you can bear with the silly misunderstandings the book is entertaining. The main characters (when not behaving like fools) are really likeable. It was just not up to the expectations I had after reading "Potent Pleasures". But still better than most. This is definitively an author I will continue reading.
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Summary: A fabulous read! I couldn't put it down....
Review: I liked Potent Pleasures, but I was even more eager to read Midnight Pleasures to find out the fate of Lady Sophia.... I was not disappointed when I finally bought the book. I finished the reading in a day... I simply could not put it off, altho I have an exam coming up soon....One thing that sets the story apart from other romances is that...I found the story believable. It wasn't just sweet romantic mush... the poignant emotional portrayal of the two leads were well developed, and I found myself laughing and crying along with the characters. The author, Ms James, is not afraid to paint flaws in her characters. Patrick, the hero has a ferocious temper... Sophia is the cool as cucumber lady who suffers insecurities abt her marriage, even tho on the outside... she's every bit the beautiful, self-assured lady of the ton. I find it all the more wonderful that Ms James applied consistency to her character, from Potent Pleasures, her first book. Topics like miscarriage, the pain and aftermath, the healing... is touched on, lending depth to the story. I'm eagerly awaiting Enchanting Pleasures, Ms James's 3rd book.
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Summary: EVEN BETTER THAN POTENT PLEASURES!
Review: I loved Potent Pleasures, but I have to say that Midnight Pleasures is even better! It's funnier than Potent Pleasures and yet it gave me a lump in my throat just as much. Alex was great but I think Patrick is the sexiest, most tender hero I've read all year (and I read a ton of romances). It's worth it to read it in hardcover! Thank you Eloisa, and I can't wait for the next one.
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Summary: Just Okay
Review: I read Potent Pleasures and just loved it and couldn't wait to get my hands on the others in this series. This one was a huge dissappoint. The characters are completely ridiculos and YES, there are hardly any steamy scenes in this! The next in the series is much better as are the rest of her later books. I think she was getting her barings with this one and really missed a step. Honestly, this was just okay. Skip it and read everything esle of hers.
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Summary: A good romance
Review: I was choosen to read this book before it was published and was very happy to be choosen. This was a slow read at the beginning but quickly picked up and was very hard to put down. It was a very touching love store that I would recommend to anyone.
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Summary: What's with these Foakes brothers?
Review: I'm not sure why Eloisa James wanted to make Patrick and Alexander Foakes so unkind.
And what's with Pippa? This little girl wasn't even 3 years old and she talked like a grown-up. Her dialogue was just too unbelievable for one so young. Pippa's sitting in with two grown women, carrying on a conversation as if she's one of them, and if you didn't know Pippa was a child, you would think she was one of the women. Case in point being when Sophie's in Charlotte's bedchamber and Pippa joins them. Read the scene and you'll know what I'm talking about.
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Summary: A wonderful, frothy, romp of a book!
Review: If you love the lighthearted social whirl of Regency England, you *must* read this book. Ms. James' story is delightfully irresistible, down to the last page. If you can only buy one book, make it this one! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Summary: A wonderful, frothy, romp of a book!
Review: If you love the lighthearted social whirl of Regency England, you *must* read this book. Ms. James' story is delightfully irresistible, down to the last page. If you can only buy one book, make it this one! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Summary: A good read though not a great one
Review: In 1804, after declining twenty-two known proposals of marriage, Sophie Yorke accepts the offer of Braddon Chatwin, the amiable but slow Earl of Slaslow. Sophie knows that infamous rake Patrick Foakes is the one that makes her body sing with his heated kisses. However, when they were caught in lip lock, he honorably proposed marriage, but she rejected his offer to save her reputation because she fears being married to a philander. Patrick believes his not having a title led to his rejection and Braddon's acceptance by Sophie. However, several events occur that change the situation. The government bestows the title of the Duke of Gisle on Patrick so that he can provide a diplomatic service with Selim III, ruler of the Ottoman Empire. He is also caught assisting Braddon to elope with Sophie, forcing them to wed. Though attracted to one another, Sophie needs to persuade her rake that she agreed to marriage this time because she loves him not because of a title. MIDNIGHT PLEASURES is a pleasurable Regency romance that will provide plenty of enjoyment to sub-genre fans. The government's sly use of rakes and the shift to the Ottoman Empire adds a fresh perspective to the tale. Readers can feel the heat generated when Patrick and Sophie look at each other as this sensual pair turns the novel into a page burner. Eloisa James may be relatively new on the scene, but with this novel and POTENT PELASURES, she is earning a reputation for excellent storytelling. Harriet Klausner
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