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Summary: Not the best of hers
Review: Last night, at 12:30, I couldn't sleep and decided to organize my books. This being one of my favs of all time, I realized i hadn't read it in a while. I just looked at the beginning and started to read. at 8:10 this morning I put the book down with the largest grin imaginable on my face. I then had to proceed with it being my first day at my new job and nearly falling over with sleep every two seconds! But it was completely worth it. All that needs to be said about this book, is that you will fall in love. Not just with Stephan and Tanya, but with the 3 most charming companions. And for all of his arrogance, Vasili absolutly captured my heart. I first read this book years ago, and now, just today, by reading the reviews i have found he has a book of his own!! I nearly went beserk with excitement...I take that back, I DID go beserk. Now I know whats on my list of stuff to do tomorrow. I only hope someday Serge and Lazar are bestowed the same honor. But Johanna Lindsey, THANK YOU, you have made one woman very, VERY, happy. Imagine that feeling in your chest, where you just have to smile, and in that second everything seems perfect. This book will make you feel that, time and time again, no matter how many times you read it. Once again....all I can do is sigh.
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Summary: All I can do is sigh....
Review: Last night, at 12:30, I couldn't sleep and decided to organize my books. This being one of my favs of all time, I realized i hadn't read it in a while. I just looked at the beginning and started to read. at 8:10 this morning I put the book down with the largest grin imaginable on my face. I then had to proceed with it being my first day at my new job and nearly falling over with sleep every two seconds! But it was completely worth it. All that needs to be said about this book, is that you will fall in love. Not just with Stephan and Tanya, but with the 3 most charming companions. And for all of his arrogance, Vasili absolutly captured my heart. I first read this book years ago, and now, just today, by reading the reviews i have found he has a book of his own!! I nearly went beserk with excitement...I take that back, I DID go beserk. Now I know whats on my list of stuff to do tomorrow. I only hope someday Serge and Lazar are bestowed the same honor. But Johanna Lindsey, THANK YOU, you have made one woman very, VERY, happy. Imagine that feeling in your chest, where you just have to smile, and in that second everything seems perfect. This book will make you feel that, time and time again, no matter how many times you read it. Once again....all I can do is sigh.
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Summary: One of the best of Johanna Lindsey!!!
Review: Lindsey demonstrated that she could truly write on something so touching. The characters were so very intriguing all the time. A sequel should be made. I have read the book over and over so many times and each time I read it, I love it even more. Johanna Lindsey is superb at storytelling.
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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: Once a Princess revitalizes the whole Cinderella tale. One of the most entertaining books I've read in a long time. Johanna Lindsey is one of my favorite authors. Her characters are strong and willful, making you actually see who they really are.
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Summary: Once upon a time . . .
Review: Once upon a time there was a baby princess born in the small European country of Cardinia. Her name was Tatiana Janacek and her father was the king. Her life should have been an endless parade of balls, cotillions and fairy-tale dreams, but before her first birthday her world shattered. Her entire family was killed in a blood-feud that destroyed the royal house of Cardinia and her own life was threatened before it even had a chance to begin. So, the new king, Sandor, held a ceremony to betroth Tatiana to his son, Stefan, and then the only remaining Janacek was spirited away to the wilds of America. Unfortunately, the bad luck she'd faced in Cardinia followed Tatiana to the new world and the woman who accompanied her on the harrowing journey died the moment they reached America. Tatiana never had the chance to learn of her noble ancestry or even to know her own birthday. Left in the care of a tavern-owner and his wife, Tatiana grew up as Tanya Dobbs. In her formative years she suffered greatly at the hands of the man she believed to be her father. Beatings and emotional abuse were Tanya's constant companions. Now in her 20s, the man who abused her so grievously must depend on her for his care. With his incapacitation, Tanya is finally able to take control of her life and the tavern where she was barely better than a slave will soon be hers. Thus, the woman who should have been the queen of a country finally becomes ruler of her own destiny.
In the land of Cardinia, king Sandor's health is failing. The rigors and responsibilities of ruling are taking their toll on him and he feels it would be in his country's best interest if he turns the reins over to his son, Stefan. His last wish as king, and possibly the last wish of his life, is for his son Stefan to journey to America, find the now-grown Princess Tatiana, bring her back to her homeland and marry her. Stefan is completely against the idea. Not only does he have no desire to marry a woman he's never met, he's sure the pampered princess will turn out to be extremely beautiful. Unlike most men who would be thrilled at the prospect of a beautiful bride, Stefan suffered an horrific accident when he was younger. While trying to save his younger brother from a pack of rampaging wolves, his face was disfigured. Left scarred physically and emotionally, Stefan has resigned himself to a life of scorn from beautiful women. Though reluctant, Stefan decides to honor his father's last wish and journeys to America with three of his friends.
What follows is one of Johanna Lindsey's best stories as Tanya becomes accustomed to the idea that she's actually a lost foreign princess and Stefan learns that not all beautiful women are shallow and self-serving. I've always found everything about this book engaging. The plot, the dialogue, the characters, the setting all come together for an amazing read. Tanya is probably one of Ms. Lindsey's most likeable heroines. Tough, sassy, brave and completely capable of taking care of herself, Tanya's had to work for a living her entire life. Stefan is a unique hero, with deep emotional scars and he's the perfect compliment for Tanya, who has also suffered greatly in her young life. Together their love story is tender and touching. You'll cheer when they finally get together!
Not only are the main characters some of the best in Ms. Lindsey's outstanding career, the secondary characters in the form of Stefan's personal guard are all intriguing, highly likeable men. You'll be thrilled to know that his cousin Vasili gets a story of his own (the sequel to this book, _You Belong To Me_) and you'll wish, as I do, that Ms. Lindsey would continue the story of Cardinia with the stories of Serge and Lazar.
I've been a fan of Ms. Lindsey's work for over a decade. I've read each of her books numerous times and still savor each book like it's brand new. In fact, most of Ms. Lindsey's work is some of my all-time favorites in this genre. Such is the case with _Once A Princess_, the classic fairy-tale story of Tanya Dobbs, a European princess turned Mississippi barmaid and Stefan Barany, the arrogant king who wins her heart.
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Summary: not to be put down even if you're dying to sleep
Review: one of the best ever written by J.L. It makes you believe in love, fate, and fairy tales complete with a prince and princess over and over again. It transports you to that certain period of time--I wish I was there!
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Summary: very disappointing
Review: The concept was good, the execution was poor. Lindsey had a great idea for a plot but I could barely get through the book because of it's poorly written style. The characters lacked depth and I felt no emotion for them. Having read a few of her books, I don't believe she wrote this. And if she did, she must have written it within a week. I would not recommend this book to anyone.
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Summary: Excellent Shelf-Life
Review: This book is definitely a four star romance...I loved the plot & the characters, and had a marvelous time reading the book. The heroine, Tanya (Tatiana), was found and brought up in a saloon in frontier America that she hopes to one day inherit. Fate, though, has other plans.Stephen, the hero, comes to America looking for the fostered off princess he is supposed to marry. What he finds instead is a skeptical barmaid loathe to leave her station. Typical Lindsey plot insues...heroine dislikes hero and gives good chase. Unfortunately (or fortunately), all ten escape attempts fail. You can't help but wonder why they run at all! No matter, all Linsey fans will get their money's worth as this book has an excellent shelf-life!
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Summary: Excellent Shelf-Life
Review: This book is definitely a four star romance...I loved the plot & the characters, and had a marvelous time reading the book. The heroine, Tanya (Tatiana), was found and brought up in a saloon in frontier America that she hopes to one day inherit. Fate, though, has other plans. Stephen, the hero, comes to America looking for the fostered off princess he is supposed to marry. What he finds instead is a skeptical barmaid loathe to leave her station. Typical Lindsey plot insues...heroine dislikes hero and gives good chase. Unfortunately (or fortunately), all ten escape attempts fail. You can't help but wonder why they run at all! No matter, all Linsey fans will get their money's worth as this book has an excellent shelf-life!
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Summary: Fairy Tales that Come True.
Review: This book is full of charmful characters. I can't help but falling in love not only with the heroes alone, but with other characters as well. How can I help it when they are so arrogant, so proud of themselves, and so... incredibly charming? The heroes spirits, their passions, and their intense conflicts make this book special. Lindsey has mastered her craft again. The story reminds me of fairly tales, yet those fairy tales are much more realistic, far more romantic and... passionate. She made the entertainment that reaches its high quality. If you haven't read this book, I recommend you start it now. This book is the one you shouldn't miss. Also, I'd like to recommend another book in sequel, "You Belong To Me". This later book brings back the characters you admire in "Once A Princess" while giving you another great intriguing story about one of the most charming characters I can't help but falling in love with since "Once A Princess", Vasili Petroff.
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