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Summary: Only In Your Arms
Review: Definitely a great book. It kept my interest from page one. I have to rank it in her top four best novels she wrote, which is high praise since she's one of the best authors I have read so far (and I have read ALOT of books).
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Summary: The most beautiful story I have yet to read!
Review: I am a very strong fan of such authors as Virginia Henley and Judith McNaught and many others. I've been reading many novels over the last year and find some romance stories lacking love, emotional deepness and well...lacking in making you like the characters. By Far Lisa has to be one of the best writers! Her work isn't rushed, each character, their past and their emotions you can tell Lisa spent a lot of work figuring them out, molding them into real people which you enjoy and love. This story doesn't drag either after the lovers get together. You can't put this book down! I usualy read a book within a 1-2 month time period but I finished this one in ONE NIGHT! @_@ Believe me, the story meshes so well with the characters, the plot and the romance is stunning! The sexual scenes don't wear you down and become repetative! She wrote each one making you feel breathless. My favorite character is Justin which I am happy to say is the main character in her sequel book, "Only with your love" which I finished 75 pages within a 2 hour time frame this morning, right after finishing the previous story! I am happy with excitment to see what happens! I love the play with French words and names giving the book a mystical erotic tone to the story which blew me away right from reading it. The writing is smooth and the words don't make you feel lost. Each scene is timed well, each character's reaction to events is real and well, touching as well. Some books lack romance and love, but this book has it to a point it seems and feels real and you begin to root for the lovers. I love the characters especially Justin who is a riot! You'll love him too! He had me crying and laughing all through the book! My all time favorite character ever! Don't miss this chance to read a perfect romantic story.
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Summary: Are We Reviewing The Same Book?
Review: I am puzzled to the good reviews for this book. I read half of the book and decided to forgo finishing it. I didn't care for either character and the plot was just plain stupid. I was suckered into buying this book because I liked her other book " Someone To Watch Over Me." Save your money and pass on this book.
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Summary: One of Lisa Kleypas' best books
Review: I have bought and read practically all of Ms. Kleypas' books, at least whatever were available in the bookstores in Boston. Only In Your Arms is truly wonderful primarily because it is the first book of the author I've read that is set in the US. But what makes the book remarkable is the story and the main characters, Maximillien Vallerand and Lysette Kersaint. Their love develops in the most unusual circumstance and its strength tested in the most trying times. The concept of family unity and love is also one of the story's strong points. Though set in the early 1800s, a lot of us in the 20th century could still identify with the characters in the story. The romantic scenes...well, I had to read them twice, three times! Lucky Lysette, for having such a romantic, protective husband, a real "knight in shining armor." Now I can't wait to read this book's sequel, "Only With Your Dreams." I can only hope my order comes soon!!
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Summary: Couldn't Put It Down
Review: I have never been a romance reader but love history or historical fiction -- particularly Regency England. This summer I read my first romance which was a Kleypas novel working up to this fifth book. When I saw it was New Orleans and not England I almost put it down. But then the first chapter's intrigue surrounding Max kept me going. Now I have to say it is the best I have read of Kleypas or this category because of the way the murder mystery and the Burr conspiracy was worked in as well as all the characters' development. I did not like Max at first but eventually softened to him, as did Lysette. The story provides a believable psychology for his nature. I read the sequel solely to meet up with Max, Lysette and New Orleans again. I'd love to see a third sequel with Max and Lysette's grown daughters coming of age in it. I'd like to see how Max acts in that regard. That'd be really exciting.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: I like most of Lisa Kleypas's books, but this one was exceptionally good. I liked the characters and made me want to go back to 1805 New Orleans. I loved it!
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Summary: Enjoyable!
Review: I thought that this book was rather good, and I liked the 'mysterious plot' regarding the murder of Max's wife, which was successfully incorporated into the over-all scheme...Lisa Kleypas is talented enough to merge this in such a way that it does not eclipse the romance.There are a lot* of steamy scenes between the couple but they are perfectly suited to each other, and I liked them from the beginning. Lysette is innocent and sweet and she is the perfect foil for Max's darkness and cynicism. One of the nicest things I like about this novel is the effect the heroine has on her soulmate...his harsh disillusionment lessens when he falls in love with her, yet he still remains strong and solid, an intrinsic value I love in the heroes of this genre. This is, perhaps, my favorite among Kleypas books...and I hope to experience more like it.
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Summary: SO-SO STORY
Review: I was disppointed with the book. I just discovered Kleypas and started with "Someone to Watch Over Me." I enjoyed that book immensely, but have been sadly disillusioned with her earlier works. I could not get into the characters or the story line
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Summary: A Disappointing Read From Lisa Kleypas!
Review: Let me first state that Ms. Klaypas is one of my favorite authors, and one of the best writers in the Romance genre. I don't think I have read any of her books that I would rate below 4 stars - until now. "Only In Your Arms," however, is only a 3 star novel. The storyline is very simplistic; the mystery too obvious; the characters are predictable and lack the usual complexity; and there is little of Ms. Kleypas' humor here. As always, however, the chemistry between the two main characters is electric and the sex is steamy. A young Creole woman, Lysette Kersaint, flees an arranged marriage to a man who revolts her, only to fall under the protection of a man she fears, Maximilien Vallerand. Mr. Vallerand, who rumor has it, murdered his first wife, just happens to be the mortal enemy of Lisette's betrothed - his first wife's lover. Maximilien weds Lysette, for revenge against his enemy, and because he is attracted to her innocence, lack of guile...and her beauty. He is smitten. The story unwinds with the development of the newlyweds' relationship, and the unsolved mystery of the first wife's violent murder hanging over them. The most complex character in the novel is Justin, Max's son by his first wife. Since Justin plays only a small, but important role, in this novel, hopefully, he will get a book of his own in the future. I am certainly not panning this book. It's not bad. I know I am in the minority here, but I would suggest that readers try some of Lisa Kleypas' really great novels first, like: "Give Me Tonight," Dreaming Of You," "Then Came You," and "Someone To Watch Over Me." Here you will find the author at her best!
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Summary: SO-SO STORY
Review: One of my favorites by Lisa Kleypas. Although I didn't like Max at the beginning, his dark, smoldering character got me at the end. The book is, as usual, full of passionate scenes and emotional twists. I liked Lysette from the beginning, and I found her very endearing and a bit too head-strong at times. Max and Lysette's relationship started as a means to avenge a scandalous past, but it turned into a loving and equal in power at the end. A must read! The back cover reads: "Ravishing and desperate Lysette Kersaint flees and impending marriage to a man she hates to seek sanctuary with a man she fears. For rumors abound throughout New Orleans concerning her handsome, brooding protector, Maximilien Vallerand--whispers of his cruelty, his rages, his dark, mysterious past. Forced by circumstance, Lysette consents to wed the dangerous rake, becoming the unwitting instrument of his sworn vengeance. But the flame-haired beauty's innocent heart will awaken within him a soul of passion and poetry...and spawn a love magnificent, wild, and true." To read about Justin Vellarand, don't miss ONLY WITH YOUR LOVE, which isn't as great as ONLY IN YOUR ARMS, but good, nevertheless. S.
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