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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: I have read all of Ms. Howard's books and this is one of her best. She combines humor, romance, and mystery and I read this book over a weeekend. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Linda is the best at her work.
Review: I love Linda since last year's MR. PERFECT and could not wait for OPEN SEASON. Once I started OS, I couldn't stop. Linda is absolutely amazing at what she does, and she makes many reader happy at that.Can't wait for her next one.
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Summary: BRILLIANT READ - I READ IT IN ONE SITTING
Review: I loved this book.. so much so I read it in one sitting.. unable to put down. The story was humerous in places Daisy's effort at becoming a new woman were really very funny together with the Sheriff who decides he wants her. The suspense part of the book was very good and some parts made me sick.. the Exploitation of young girls from other countries and what was intended for them.. prostitution rape violation..I laughed at the funny antics had tears in my eyes in some places and felt sick in other.. I found it a very compelling read... and I for one recon this will be yet another long line of BEST SELLERS for Linda. Thank you for several hours of great entertainment.
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Summary: Wonderful Novel
Review: I am a lover of Linda Howard's novels and this one is just another example of her great works. I absolutely loved it - I laughed so many times over the situations that Daisy gets herself into, especially with Jack. They are both believable characters and the mystery surrounding their lives only adds to the anticipation. Job well done, Mrs. Howard! And I loved hearing about Midas. :) If you want another recommendation of one of Linda Howard's books, then I would suggest Shades of Twilight.
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Summary: Another winner
Review: One thing I can say about Linda Howard's books and I have read them all is that her characters are wonderful and smart, in this book especially the heroine was especially smart, the characters are funny and the story plot interesting which keeps you entertained from cover to cover. If you have not read this book you should and once you do you will want to read all Linda's books and believe me you will love every one of them. Jack is the macho cop who falls for Daisy the heroine, she is trying to remake herself so she can get married (she a Librarian) she does this in a very funny way, I don't want to give all the good stuff away but the part about the comdoms was great and where the hero shot the bad guy was wonderful, so folks enjoy. Rebecca
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Summary: ho hum
Review: As a Linda Howard fan, I can honestly say that Open Season was a dissapointment. After waiting about a year since Mr. Perfect, I was expecting more. Howard, in my opinion, is too talented to be writing "cute" or "adorable" romance/suspense novels with a formula feeling. Daisy Minor is a nice character, but a little too naive. Her transformation was well described, but her single/nightclub adventures were too quick. (I found her mother and aunt to be more interesting.) The romance between Daisy and Jack was too rushed. One minute Daisy is irritated by him and less than 18 hours later they're in bed. The sex scenes are lukewarm. It felt like a pseudo-replay of Mr Perfect, except Jaine was funnier and more feisty. The crime/criminals in the book were also very thin. It was an interesting idea but there did not seem to be time for detail. If the book was 400-500 pages, there might have been room to make the story interesting.The best feature in the story was the Party Pak. Linda Howard has written plenty of great books with a suspenseful story, likable heroines, enough sexual tension to give you a backache, and hot love scenes. That's what her fans expect, but I don't think she delivered this time.
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Summary: Another Hit
Review: Linda Howard has done it again. I was not sure that she could top Mr. Perfect, but Open Season is laugh-out-loud funny. I sat down after dinner and did not stop until I was done in the wee hours of the morning. Both main characters were a scream. Do not miss this book. You will never look at a bar scene the same again...nor will you ever forget "Party Pak"....just thinking Tutti Fruiti makes me crack-up!!!
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Summary: A Direct Hit for Howard
Review: If you want to know the plot of a book, look at the editorial reviews; if you want to know how enjoyable or readable a book is, go to the customer reviews. Having said that, this is a highly enjoyable book. Ms. Howard is well known for creating funny and plucky heriones, and Daisy is no exception. What differentiates Daisy Minor from alot of her heroines is that once she's had a badly needed make-over, she is considered attractive, but still no "ravishing beauty" (doesn't that describe many of us out there?) When she discovers the "joys" of applying make-up I had to sit up and wipe my eyes I laughed so hard. I discovered make-up late in life too (when I was in my mid-twenties and not mid thirties, thank God!) and the kernel of truth in that scene may really be the whole ear of corn!! Jack Russo is the alpha-male that we love to love and buy Linda Howard books looking for. No way this guy ever heard of the color puce! He's an ex-SWAT team guy, police chief, and slightly GRAYING!!! (Nice to see mature men!!!) He isn't too domineering, though, and Daisy gets to win an argument involving a dog and the police station. The secondary characters are fleshed out enough for us to care about, and the gay or not-so-gay Todd gives the story a great drive (in both of his roles.) As for readability, I sucked this puppy down and finished it in the wee hours of the night following the day I bought it. The second day I reread it more slowly to pick up the subtleties. If you're thinking of buying this book solely on the strength of Linda Howard's name--go ahead, you won't be disappointed. If you've never read anything by Linda Howard I recommend buying it, and after you read it get your credit card handy. She has plenty more where this came from. : )
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I am an avid fan of Linda Howard and haunted the bookstore for this one to come out. When did she start to write such cutie stuff? Mr. Perfect was a four, but was a little too sweet for me. This book has gone over the sweet meter. I long for characters such as those in previous books. The characters in this book are too ordinary. Ms. Howard has also cut down on her love scenes and that was a disappointment. The two in the book are good, but the mystery plot overpowers the other storylines. The last two pages strike off on a weird tangent connecting two very peripheral characters. ...It didn't tie into the story at all. ...
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Summary: Seasoned writer returns with Open Season
Review: This is one of Linda Howard's best books. I laughed, I was intrigued, and it was very hard to put down. I am very happy to have Ms. Howard return to a style of writing that has made her famous. I have nothing but praise for this book. Thank-you, Ms. Howard for a wonderful summer read. It's good to have you back in control of your writing.
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