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Summary: The queen of romantic let-down......
Review: This book was not about Genevieve and Haydon, it was about the children. Karyn Monk has such potential but I don't think she knows what type of book she wants to write. Her writing is far more intelligent than some other writers, but she needs to entwine that intelligence with a romantic plot. She strays from what the romance reader wants to read. I wouldn't recommend this one for fans of the romance genre.
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Summary: Heart Quenching
Review: This is the first book of Karyn Monk's upcoming Trilogy...Marquess of Redmon, Haydon Kent was convicted of murder and is to be hanged when his cellmate, a 14 year old boy, Jack, helped him escaped. Fevered and beaten, he ended up in Genevieve McPhail's doorstep. Genevieve McPhail, an outcast from the society albeit a nobel birth, all because of her devotion and belief in helping wayward urchins, went to the prison house to save yet another 14 year old boy, Jack, from being beaten and being sent to the reformary school. However, in addition to the boy, she unexpectedly got herself a convicted murderer in her doorstep. Both Haydon and Genevieve lead a very different lifestyle. Haydon, a rebellious, irresponsible & self centered second son who busy his life with nothing but gambling, drinking & womanizing. Meanwhile, Genevieve lead a very tight & unselfish lifestyle, caring for those who are in need and even sacrificing her needs for others. I like the way Karyn Monk expresses their character development. It'll make you see that Haydon & Genevieve are fitting for each other. They deserve each other however different they may be because they both bring out the passion and the goodness of each other. He brings adventure and excitement to her dull, routine-like life while she brings enlightenment & values back to his. Their love story is warm and touchy. The mystery-action twist is excitingly a page-turner. It didn't overshadow their love story. Also, Genevieve's children and their innocent conversations are heart warming. They will make you smile. Ollie, Eunice and Doreen also add a comical spice to the story. These secondary characters will truly melt your heart. Jack's story is the next book of this trilogy and is coming out in late 2002. He is one of my favorite character in this book and I am glad K.M is creating a book just for him. He is truly an intriguing subject and I can't wait to read his story. This is my 4th book of Karyn Monk and she has yet to disappoint me. Although I notice that she is not fond of "EPILOGUES" which I prefer in all my books, I still enjoy reading her works. I guess this is her style, to leave readers wondering in the end... However,I am glad that THE PRISONER is a Trilogy, that way I won't have to wonder what will become of Genevieve, Haydon & the children in the future. I can simply read updates of them in the next book. Can't wait!
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