Rating: Summary: Another Fabulous Montgomery Review: - Jamie! I really, really enjoyed this book - had a hard time putting it down. A descendant of the Montgomery family (of the "Velvet" series by the same author), Jamie is the perfect hero, good looking and honorable. Too often this combination comes out rather smarmy, but he's not. Axia is wonderful heroine - full of spirit, ready to live life. But what makes this book special is the way the story is told. Not just through the eyes of the two main characters, but also through the perspective of the supporting characters. These people are interesting and wonderful in their own way. I too found the ending a bit rushed - not enough to really disappoint, but I would have liked to know more about what Jamie went through to eventually get to Axia, as well as how some of the other characters got to their final happiness. Although there is some conflict, suspense, and danger, this book is not as wrenchingly intense as the "Velvet" series - I loved those books, but found myself worn out emotionally after each one. I'd highly recommend this book!
Rating: Summary: My Opinion Review: A delightful book: Since so many others give you the story line I won't. I love a book that makes you laugh out loud and want to keep reading, even if you have to stay up till 3:00 a.m. When you get this book do not let the description on the back mislead you. It did me; I almost didn't read it. I did not find the ending that disappointing. You have to end a book at some time and if you tell what happens to all the other characters, than how does the author leave you wanting for another story about one of them.
Rating: Summary: Just ... cute Review: A silly story that I found just short
of shallow. It lacked a certain pull.
The author's attempts at humor are cute
but I wasn't really laughing.
If the story sounds interesting and you
like this author, I'd say go for it. It
was not all-together dissapointing.
THE ENDING was just tossed out cheaply.
Rating: Summary: MY JAMIE , MY LOVE JAMIE... Review: All i can say is " BUY THE BOOK,ITS SO WORTH IT! ". You will fall in love with Jamie, a knight and an earl,he is brave,romantic,caring and the sweetest man,I LOVE HIM,LOVE HIM,LOVE HIM!!!... the story has a lot of stuff going on from beginning to end,its a very romantic and funny story of love and hate,jealousy,they always fight,like school kids,teasing each other but deep inside they like each other,its a very cute story and I LOVE IT AND NOW THIS IS MY FAVORITE BOOK OF JUDE DEVERAUX... highly recommended,buy it,pls. buy it.....
Rating: Summary: Now this is the kinda Jude Deveraux novel I've always loved! Review: Although I've read some pretty bad reviews of Jude's newer novels, I still have faith in her ability. She was the first author I ever read in the romance genre. And she's the one who hooked me. Thankfully this book was more like what I'm used to with her writing. I found it a bit slow in the beginning as I was meeting each of the characters and learning about their lives... but soon it picked up and I was quickly turning each page to see what happened next. I liked the twist of Jamie thinking Frances was the Maidenhall heiress instead of Axia. It truly made the story an interesting read. I found the end very touching for several different reasons. The first one being what happens with the secondary characters and another being what happens with her father... but though I enjoyed it, I felt that after all her father had put her through and how he was made to seem throughout the book... the ending seemed a little too smooth, quick and neatly tied up. Besides that, I really enjoyed the book and would recommend it as a great addition to your bookshelf.
Rating: Summary: Now this is the kinda Jude Deveraux novel I've always loved! Review: Although I've read some pretty bad reviews of Jude's newer novels, I still have faith in her ability. She was the first author I ever read in the romance genre. And she's the one who hooked me. Thankfully this book was more like what I'm used to with her writing. I found it a bit slow in the beginning as I was meeting each of the characters and learning about their lives... but soon it picked up and I was quickly turning each page to see what happened next. I liked the twist of Jamie thinking Frances was the Maidenhall heiress instead of Axia. It truly made the story an interesting read. I found the end very touching for several different reasons. The first one being what happens with the secondary characters and another being what happens with her father... but though I enjoyed it, I felt that after all her father had put her through and how he was made to seem throughout the book... the ending seemed a little too smooth, quick and neatly tied up. Besides that, I really enjoyed the book and would recommend it as a great addition to your bookshelf.
Rating: Summary: NOW, my favorite book of all time... Review: Eh, what more can I say? I read this whole book within a time frame of 6 hours one morning, refused to sleep. *_* And when I fell asleep finally, I dreamed about the story of this book. The characters are wonderful, Jude has created two very likeable characters of Axia and Jamie and the others are very wonderful as well. Both are very rounded out with their good and bad qualities both. Axia had me laughing all the time especially with her "wildcat" attack on Jamie when he told her she couldn't go with them. *laughs* Man, that was written VERY well and I couldn't put it down! I love Axia and Jamie! the two best romance characters I've read in a long time. I must say the ending suprises stunned me. I NEVER saw it coming! I do have some questions that I wished were answered or minor complaints. I would give it 4 stars because of this, but I MUST give it 5 stars because it's my favorite book next to "Remembrance". This story has been on my mind for some time now, I WANT and NEED to go back and read it over to understand more of the ending and the suprises I didn't pick up along the way of reading this story and the hints. I like being suprised and caught off guard, especially where endings are concerned and I must say, the ending was PERFECT. THOUGH, I quiet couldn't understand why one minute her father was a certain way and the next he wasn't. I wish that was worked out a bit more because it leaves you somewhat wondering in the end, "why?". It didn't make sense and I need to read it over to understand it better. I think I just need to go read it over again now that I know all the secrets. I sat there 6am in the morning with my jaw dropping and closing, dropping and then closing again. Suprise after suprise which didn't seem too unrealistic--except for one: Her father. It seemed off a bit. If you don't want to be spoiled, read no further... ...
Rating: Summary: Cyrano-Devereaux Style Review: Far more entertaining (to me) than the original Cyrano tale, JD creates a engaging and funny love story around mistaken and hidden identities. One of her better books. A good read.
Rating: Summary: great book Review: great book.a slightly different story,great main characters,and secondary characters that actually had you anxiously awaiting to hear their stories.tode and jamies sisters were great.i liked the fact that the heiress axia wasnt a spoiled brat-she worked hard and everyone wanted to marry her.and the fact that she cared so much about her deformed friend tode made her all the sweeter.she wanted people to like her for herself and not her money .and the last 20 pages were great.there was a suprise at the end that even i didnt see coming.it was really a good book that left you with a good feeling at the end.
Rating: Summary: The first of many yet to come... Review: Having been the first 'romantic' book this reader has read, it certainly made a lasting impression and certainly won't be the last. The characters in this novel are rich in personality and the relationship between Axia and Jamie is one which is both appealling and extremely desireable. So if you're in the mood for a light-hearted fairy-tale romance with a twist, this is a must-read for you.
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