Skye O'Malley

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Summary: makes every other book since an absolute dissappointment
Review: This was the third romance novel I had ever read, about 6 years ago. Just getting into the genre, I really thought it was filled with books like this. It's not. Most are rambling dissappointments and you know how they will end by the second chapter, and can guess everything in between. This is a novel. Truly full of everything any other romance claims: suspense, desire, strength, humanity, and love. I've since read many novels, and this is one I still remember and one of the few I've chased back down and reread.

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Summary: Probably the greatest book of it's genre I've ever read.
Review: Skye O'Malley was and is the greatest romance novel I have ever read. After that book, I ran out and got all the others in the series. Always, always I was disappointed with romance novels until I started reading Bertrice Small's books. She incorporates everything into her novels, especially this one, the beginning of one of the greatest written sagas I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Skye O'Malley is an unforgettable heroine, a woman I wish I was. I couldn't put the book down a minute and I am pleased to say all Small's other books are just as magical. My sincere thanks to Ms. Small! What a book!

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Summary: Excellent
Review: I've read this book at least twice a year for the last 12 years. I never tire of it and I love the adventure.

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Summary: This got me started on her books. I LOVE IT
Review: I/ve read this book several times over the years and I never get tired of it. I always looked forward to the next book of the series. Keep reading all of them and you will cry and laugh with Skye and her family

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Summary: A True Historical Romance
Review: Skye O'Malley is one of those rare novels that thoroughly capture your attention and your heart. This entire saga is not to be missed. It is not for someone who likes the typical cookie cutter tale. i.e. Girl meets Boy, Girl/Boy hates the other, Girl wins Boy. It is closer to real life. Skye's life endures many twists and turns, many loves and losses. A real treat for the reader.

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Summary: Brilliant!!
Review: Ms. Small introduces us to the reality of how women were treated in the Elizabeth Age. Skye is strong and intelligent which allows her to live beyond what society dictated to their women. Rape, incest, and prostitutions are realities and certainly were back then. Ms. Small shows us how this strong, intelligent woman rose up above all that and became a woman in her own right. Much as Elizabeth I did herself.

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Summary: This novel makes you believe in finding true love.
Review: My mother introduced me to this book when I was 16. It made me wish that I was there enjoying all the adventures with Madame Skye (as she is called in later books). It made me believe that a woman could do anything she sets her mind to.

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Summary: well written but.....left me trembling w/ fear
Review: Very well written but never have I laid eyes on such terrifying written work. RAPE, INCEST, PROSTITUTION !!!!!!!!!! I'm no preacher's daughter but, by god!, this book left me trembling with fear. I was so frighten by all that happened to Skye I couldn't force myself to complete the novel. I regret, to this day, ever setting eyes on this book. I serious suggest the publisher[s] place a warning label or at least give the readers a better warning of the novel's content than "... Queen Elizabeth's friend and eney"

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Summary: This is THE book!
Review: If you are looking for lusty romance, then here it is. I cut my eye teeth on this book. It was the first romance book I ever picked up. And at 13, my mother didn't want me to read it. I couldn't get enough of Skye O'Malley, and had to go out and buy the others in the series that were available. There was only the next book out (All the Sweet Tomorrows), so you can guess how long ago that was. It has held up over time. Has my stamp of 100% approval.

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Summary: Skye O'Malley was spellbinding.
Review: Skye O'Malley was the first romance I ever read. The characters were wonderful. This story was so incredibly vivid I felt like I was there with her in London. In fact it made me wish I was.....Thank You Beatrice Small for such an amazing book, if it hadn't been for Skye I probably would never have cracked a book...Once again, THANKS...