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Summary: What book did THEY read??
Review: I can't believe that someone would say this book *fizzles*. I honestly read this book because I had to judge it in a contest and I couldn't put it down from the moment I started it. As a matter of fact, I've been dying to review it for weeks but was afraid to tip my hand in saying that I'd loved it. The book made it to the finals of the contest, and a search of this author's web site (because I want to read more of her wonderful books!) revealed that it's won lots of award. Apparently I'm not the only one that was captivated by the tale.About the book: The heroine was someone I could identify with from practically the first page. She's an outsider and yet instead of moping or getting whiny (like so many heroines), her outlook on life is a kind of stoic acceptance tinged with humor that I really loved. The hero starts out as a stereotypical hero. You know the kind, rake, rogue, blah blah blah. But instead of falling back on same old same old plot devices to excuse the hero's bad behavior, Ms. Britton creates a real and complex character that had me crying for him by the end of the book. By far, my favorite part of the book was the ending. I was guessing until the last page what would happen. I applaud the author for keeping me on the edge of my seat. Great work, Ms. Britton!!! I came here to buy *Tempted* and from the reviews of that book, I won't be disappointed either.
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Summary: What book did THEY read??
Review: I can't believe that someone would say this book *fizzles*. I honestly read this book because I had to judge it in a contest and I couldn't put it down from the moment I started it. As a matter of fact, I've been dying to review it for weeks but was afraid to tip my hand in saying that I'd loved it. The book made it to the finals of the contest, and a search of this author's web site (because I want to read more of her wonderful books!) revealed that it's won lots of award. Apparently I'm not the only one that was captivated by the tale. About the book: The heroine was someone I could identify with from practically the first page. She's an outsider and yet instead of moping or getting whiny (like so many heroines), her outlook on life is a kind of stoic acceptance tinged with humor that I really loved. The hero starts out as a stereotypical hero. You know the kind, rake, rogue, blah blah blah. But instead of falling back on same old same old plot devices to excuse the hero's bad behavior, Ms. Britton creates a real and complex character that had me crying for him by the end of the book. By far, my favorite part of the book was the ending. I was guessing until the last page what would happen. I applaud the author for keeping me on the edge of my seat. Great work, Ms. Britton!!! I came here to buy *Tempted* and from the reviews of that book, I won't be disappointed either.
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Summary: Thoroughly Seduced
Review: I could tell you the story but that would kill the book. The only thing you need to know as a possible reader of this book is that it will have you laughing outloud. You will keep turning the pages, reading until you get the end. When you get to the end you'll frown close it and ask sadly, "There isn't more." Because Ms. Britton brings the characters of Lucien St. Aubyn, and Elizabeth Montclair to life for you (the reader). Buy it, read it, fall in love with the characters. And tell all your friends so they can fall into the pages of Seduced as well. Bravo, Ms. Britton. Keep them coming.
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Summary: Romance with a courtroom drama
Review: I enjoyed this book enough to make a point of ordering everything else the author has written. Among the things I enjoyed about it were: 1) The characters were believable and interesting. Our heroine is largely an open book, though a well-written character, but there are a number of mysteries surrounding the hero that are revealed slowly as the book progresses. I believe the author did a good job of pacing when it came to handling the hero, and it kept me very interested. 2) I believe the secondary characters in the book were somewhat more believable -- better drawn -- than the secondary characters tend to be in many romance novels. It may not be a big thing, but I find it helps me get into the story when the conversations the main characters are having with others in the story, and the actions of secondary characters, seems realistic and three-dimensional. 3) Although it is but a small portion of the book in terms of pages, the trial drama is well constructed. For courtroom dramas in novels to work, as I believe this one does, it has to be on an intellectual level. That is, we really have to think that both sides in the trial are putting forth their best arguments but that somehow there is some fact, some piece of evidence, that we the reader and the characters in the trial have not considered or which have not been revealed to us. And that missing piece, when it is revealed, cannot be unbelievable or contrived. That is the case here, which adds a satisfying legal twist to the plot. 4) The heroine's evolving appreciation for the hero, whom she dislikes as the book begins, are based on something more significant than his clothes and his looks. And it is not overdone. Too often in regency romance novels the hero is the best looking, best-dressed, most tan (in a culture that didn't perceive a tan as a plus, in a country with scarcely any sun) and most muscular guy around, and the heroine is attracted to him on a hormonal level. Lust at first sight, so to speak, or soon thereafter. The hero in this book has the usual physical attractiveness, but the heroine comes to like and love him for qualities he has that are far less superficial. 5) As the book progresses, the hero has a change of attitude about not only the heroine but his life. The reasons he does so are credible and well-handled. He becomes an increasingly sympathetic character and one the reader truly roots for by the time the trial part begins.
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Summary: Romance with a courtroom drama
Review: I enjoyed this book enough to make a point of ordering everything else the author has written. Among the things I enjoyed about it were: 1) The characters were believable and interesting. Our heroine is largely an open book, though a well-written character, but there are a number of mysteries surrounding the hero that are revealed slowly as the book progresses. I believe the author did a good job of pacing when it came to handling the hero, and it kept me very interested. 2) I believe the secondary characters in the book were somewhat more believable -- better drawn -- than the secondary characters tend to be in many romance novels. It may not be a big thing, but I find it helps me get into the story when the conversations the main characters are having with others in the story, and the actions of secondary characters, seems realistic and three-dimensional. 3) Although it is but a small portion of the book in terms of pages, the trial drama is well constructed. For courtroom dramas in novels to work, as I believe this one does, it has to be on an intellectual level. That is, we really have to think that both sides in the trial are putting forth their best arguments but that somehow there is some fact, some piece of evidence, that we the reader and the characters in the trial have not considered or which have not been revealed to us. And that missing piece, when it is revealed, cannot be unbelievable or contrived. That is the case here, which adds a satisfying legal twist to the plot. 4) The heroine's evolving appreciation for the hero, whom she dislikes as the book begins, are based on something more significant than his clothes and his looks. And it is not overdone. Too often in regency romance novels the hero is the best looking, best-dressed, most tan (in a culture that didn't perceive a tan as a plus, in a country with scarcely any sun) and most muscular guy around, and the heroine is attracted to him on a hormonal level. Lust at first sight, so to speak, or soon thereafter. The hero in this book has the usual physical attractiveness, but the heroine comes to like and love him for qualities he has that are far less superficial. 5) As the book progresses, the hero has a change of attitude about not only the heroine but his life. The reasons he does so are credible and well-handled. He becomes an increasingly sympathetic character and one the reader truly roots for by the time the trial part begins.
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Summary: Outstanding Book and New Author for Me!
Review: I had not read Britton before picking up this copy of "Seduced" - it is a fact that I am soon to remedy after finishing this wonderful Regency-era romp. The hero, a purported rake, is the quite charming Lucien St. Aubyn, Duke of Ravenwood who is also dubbed the Duke of Death - mainly because people close to him tend to die (including his father and brother). He is also known for debauching innocent young women. Our heroine is the very lovely, Lady Elizabeth Montclair - daughter of an Earl. One would think that having that lofty title would make her quite eligible but for the fact that her grandfather was made an earl by virtue of a whim of King Edward I who thought he was "one fine cobbler". Naturally, title not withstanding, and of low-born birth she is not taken seriously, but has through sheer fortitude composed herself to be above reproach with nary a hint of scandal - which was one of the reasons why Lucien had singled her out to be his next victim - that and the fact that she went out of her way to let people know how much she loathed him. When they're caught together without a chaperone, she's forced to marry him to save her reputation. Yes, we've all read the marriage of convenience theme many times over but this author has contrived to make it all the more memorable for me with intense visual imagery and strong emotional feelings. She has developed the personalities to a point that you are truly rooting for these two to come to terms with one another and make a go of this marriage. The dialog is fresh and witty with several instances of deep down belly aching laughs as they constantly bait one another with some pretty outrageous seduction quips and dares, then turns the tables completely to give you tremendous emotional depth -particularly when Lucien is charged with the murder of his older brother and the suspense builds - enough to make you cry. It is a roller coaster ride by an author I can't wait to read more of.
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Summary: Loses its steam halfway through
Review: I picked up "Seduced" after reading great reviews about it, and I admit, I was disappointed. While the beginning starts off great with an amusing introduction to the "Duke of Death," the story falters about the time the two main characters reached the castle home of the hero. At that point, the whole book began to sag at the seams, and started becoming quite Politically Correct. Hero...A duke mind you...Treats servants like equals and labors in the dirt like a construction worker. The maid hired to see to the heroine's needs, lectures her, and the heroine takes it... Ummm...Right.... Hero tells servants it okay to wander around the castle in casual dress.... Mmmmm. I found myself skimming the love scenes, to find out what happened in the main plot because I didn't feel the two main characters had any chemistry whatsoever. Worth reading for the first half, but I grew tired of the bickering and the modern values in historic characters.
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Summary: Seduced - Pamela Britton
Review: I read this book reading no reviews and actually was so surprised to see that some people did not like it. This was my first Britton book and I am anxious to read more. I guess I like reading books about rakes and rouges especially if they have dark histories that sincerly cause their mysterious intense ways. Lucien was quite a rake - and his past, all the deaths in his family - I mean what female wouldn't be leary. Elizabeth was not only leary she loathed him. Well when one has such strong feelings it is no surprise that they both ended up being quite a compelling couple.The bedroom scenes were really hot and made for explosive reading. I also found the trial and the sentencing and the whole way it involved till the very end such a touching story of love and belief and reforming a rake. I have no idea if all of Brittons books are this good but I will be putting her high on my list of books to read!
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Summary: Seduced - Pamela Britton
Review: I read this book reading no reviews and actually was so surprised to see that some people did not like it. This was my first Britton book and I am anxious to read more. I guess I like reading books about rakes and rouges especially if they have dark histories that sincerly cause their mysterious intense ways. Lucien was quite a rake - and his past, all the deaths in his family - I mean what female wouldn't be leary. Elizabeth was not only leary she loathed him. Well when one has such strong feelings it is no surprise that they both ended up being quite a compelling couple.The bedroom scenes were really hot and made for explosive reading. I also found the trial and the sentencing and the whole way it involved till the very end such a touching story of love and belief and reforming a rake. I have no idea if all of Brittons books are this good but I will be putting her high on my list of books to read!
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Summary: feeling burned and not by the thrill
Review: I was looking for a new author and came across some glorying reviews for this writer. Well, I guess it's okay to promote yourself with reader from reviews, but it really sets up people looking for solid information for a fall. Based on all the glowing reviews I bought all her books - TEACH ME. There were a few voices of reason saying there were big problems with her characters, the stories fizzle after first 50 pages. Slap me, I should have not dissed them and listened. For that is precisely what happens with this book, what happens with all her books. A lot of promise a very interesting first 50 pages then fizzle....I have heard that many reviewers trying to up their numbers at amazon, review ONLY the FIRST 50 pages and maybe look at final chapter. I fear this may the cause of the author getting such super reviews. They did not bother to read the WHOLE book. I believe their reviews would have been much less enthusiastic. The plot was shopworn, one used by her before with adjustments. She seems to be trying to writer those dark and deadly Gamma rogues that Anne Stuart has to a fine art. Britton, my advice, get every Anne Stuart book and study how a pro does it. Your males are cold, cruel, manipulative - and it turns the read off. And this is ROMANCE - learn what the word means. Sorry, I shan't be any more books for this author who is getting worse with every book instead of better. Read the lower star reviews and LISTEN...I REALLY wish I had.
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