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Summary: Just "okay"
Review: I've just started reading Linda Howard, and although I'm enjoying her work, I must agree with some of the other reviewers on this book. It was funny and I liked the characters, but the "suspense" was nonexistant and the ending gratuitous (as someone has already noted). The thing I liked about the main characters was the thing that I actually disliked the most; that sounds contradictory, but I'll explain: Howard does a good job of making Daisy and Jack seem more like real people and that's nice. However, they're almost too real to be romance novel material. There just wasn't the sizzling chemistry you see in other romance novel main characters. Cute, but not great.
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Summary: Delightful
Review: "Dying To Please" was the first book of Linda Howard that I had read. I bonded with her writing style and decided to pick another..."Open Season." Althought the chartacter "Daisy" is unrealisticly naive for her age ... I still enjoyed this book. There is just enough suspense to keep you turning the page. It is a little off the wall that one day Daisy is a "virginal wallflower" and with a zap of magic she suddenly transpires into a beautiful woman with all this ... experience ... she must have been reading up on the subject while she worked in the library. Well, it is what it is ... "true fiction." I went with the flow of the book and found myself smiling at the end. Finally, the book is light hearted as well as a quick read. I'm looking forward to reading some of her other books.
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Summary: Not her best, but an entertaining read
Review: I have to admit to liking Open Season a great deal more than Mr. Perfect. Although this novel also required me to suspend disbelief to some extent, the plot contrivances weren't nearly as difficult to swallow. I did have trouble with the fact that it took Daisy 34 years to have her epiphany and finally decide that she wanted more. The entire 'make over' and new image was a bit unbelievable, since she was also able to quite easily overcome a lifetime of values and prissiness, but my enjoyment of the book allowed for overlooking some of the story's shortcomings.Often the humor in Howard's books seems forced, but I found this one truly funny. Daisy was an engaging character, despite my reservations about her sudden about-face regarding her personal life. My chief complaint about the book was its lack of suspense. Because Howard chose the device of allowing us to see the villians throughout, there were no surprises for the reader, so the story wasn't a page turner in that sense. That's due to the fact that the villians never seemed larger than life, or a true threat to Daisy. Having Sykes (one of the bad guys) walk into the police station to give up the other villians was anti-climatic in the extreme, since he had no new information to offer the reader. We already knew the identities of the other inept villians. I'm also noticing a tendency Howard is developing of including less and less plot and more and more character introspection, which I find rather tedious. I thought more of those pages could have been used to flesh out the plot. I never really bought the character of Todd and his purpose in the story, other than as a device to get Daisy into bars. I was quite puzzled with the ending of the book. I still can't figure out why Howard chose to end the story with Sykes and the mayor's wife. Because of it, the novel ended on a rather jarring note for me. If you are primarily a fan of Howard's romance stories, this book is going to meet your expectations. I did enjoy the romance between Daisy and Jack. If, however, you like more suspenseful romance books, this story is going to disappoint.
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Summary: Highly Recommended
Review: I really enjoyed this book. It was a fast paced read. The banter between the characters was truly enjoyable. Along with fun secondary characters, and a good storyline, this is definitely a story that is worth the reader's time. I could have done without the last page and a half, which deals with nothing having to do with the main characters. It almost leaves a bad taste in your mouth after having read such a fun story. Does the author really want us to feel any compassion for such a sleaze, or even care about him in the least? Maybe I missed something. But, that's neither here nor there. The story was great fun. Also Recomended:All Julie Garwood, Amanda Quick, Gaelen Foley, Liz Carlyle. "The Flame and the Flower" and sequels by Woodiwiss. Nora Roberts, especially "Honest Illusions." And new author, Lauren Bach.
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Summary: Always Enjoyable
Review: This book was a light, enjoyable read. It wasn't Linda Howard at her best, but even her worst efforts are better than the best efforts of many others. I was somewhat annoyed with Daisy's naivete, which wasn't believable at 34 years of age, but the condom scene had me roaring with laughter. If you want Linda Howard at her best, Son of the Morning is it, with After the Night, Heart of Fire, and the whole MacKenzie Mountain series close behind.
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Summary: How I Spent My Weekend
Review: Well, finally, I've read a Linda Howard book that doesn't make me squirm in (pick one of the following negative emotions); embarrassment for an impotent woman; indignation at the cold hearted nature of the hero; contempt at the insistence that sex should contain an element of pain for the woman; and anger at frequent sexual intimidation and humiliation. Can you tell I had a bag full of Howard books to read in an isolated cabin on Memorial Day Weekend? Well, of them all, Open Season was the only one that did not contain any of the above elements. It was fast paced and fun. Howard is not usually strong on character development (maybe she did it once for her first book, but then figued, why re-invent the wheel?), but you do have to like Daisy. She's bold, funny and strong in spite of the kind of naivete I usually find unforgivable. The hero is sexy and responds to Daisy's quirkiness in a funny way. All in all, it was very entertaining. That's not to say I won't approach Linda Howard with all caution in the future.
Rating: 
Summary: Disappointing
Review: I can't believe this is the same author who wrote "Son of the Morning", Kill and Tell" and "Heart of Fire". I wish she had spent less time with the make-up tips and gone more deeply into some of the other charcters (especially Todd, Sykes and Jennifer). Do not waste your money on this.
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Summary: Incredible!! Ms. Howard never dissapoints...
Review: I have always been a Linda Howard fan, and it just amazes me
that she continues to deliver top notch not only romance, but suspese. And with Daisy we see a new twist for a heroine, and a wonderful, fast paced read. You'll not be dissapointed, and she'll have you panting for more!
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Summary: Wonderful book!
Review: Howard is a master at her craft! There is no one out there writing at the level that she is. Good for her and congrats on another great read!
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Summary: Excellent Romantic Suspense
Review: This was a great read. The love scenes were really steamy!! It will get your blood pumping!! I love Linda Howard and if you do too you should read this book!!! The characters were superb!!
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