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Summary: A fun read!
Review: A very plesant read! However to be honest, THE BRIDE'S BODYGUARD was not the most romantic novel I've ever read, but it gave me a very satisfying feeling when I finished it :) A very different type of historical, packed with action and suspense.In this story we meet Ross Trevenan and Tessa Lorimer, our hero and heroine. Tessa Lorimer is kind of like a spoiled brat, growing up in a pretty rich background, but an only child and living with her rich grandfather. But what makes her stand out is that she grew up with a very harsh childhood. Her parents died when she was young, and she was always changing schools because she could never adapt to its conditions. Moreover, the last school she attended she witnessed a brutual murder, and because of that she lost her memory during that period of her life. Ross Trevenan, a Marquis living in England, had been married for only a couple of years to a wife that he first thought of as a simple lady to bear him sons, but later on as a wife whom he loved deeply. But before Cassie, Ross' wife, could tell him the good news that she is pregnant, she is murdered. It is up to Ross to find out the meaning of this murder and who the murderer is. This leads him to Tessa, for somehow he discovered that there is a connection between Tessa and his wife, and believes that Tessa could be murdered next. Keeping that as a secret, he gets employed as a financial advisor for Tessa's grandfather. His position deceives everyone, but only Tessa's grandfather knows why Ross is in France. He and Ross come up with a plan to get Tessa out of France and into England as soon as possible. But convincing Tessa to leave her beloved grandfather and country is a problem that Ross has to overcome. Overcoming that, he succeeds, but he never anticipated the attraction he feels for Tessa, and all the problems that they must face together to solve the mystery and find the murderer. All in all, THE BRIDE'S BODYGUARD was an entertaining read. The only reason why I didn't feel it to be one of the best, is for the reason that I did not get the 'tingly feeling' that Ross was really in love with Tessa, since he loved his first wife so much. But then again, that is just my opinion. Enjoy!
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Summary: Wonderfully woven suspense
Review: A wonderful book by a great author. I was intrigued from the beginning since the opening chapter was described vividly by a mysterious murder. The hero, Ross Trevenan is a bodyguard to Tessa Lorimer. He and Tessa couldn't even stand each other presence. Tessa considered Ross as man who always keep knowing her affairs and Ross regard Tessa as spoilt and childish. Tessa's grandfather passed away, and in no time, Tessa was suddenly under the care of Ross. Tessa was stalked by a murderer and only she holds the key to the unsolved mystery. As Ross feel that he should protect her, they dealed with a marriage of convenience to ensure Tessa is safe. Ross also hide a dark secret from her, that because of a brutal murder, his life was meaningless. Tessa eventually helped him to search for the killer but Ross still could not tell her about his secret as he feel it will affect their relationship. At the end, Ross did realise about his love on Tessa. This book is not as intriguing as 'You Only Love Twice', but if you would like to give a try on Elizabeth Thornton's book, this book will be a good choice. It was suspenseful and darkly woven.
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Summary: ANOTHER WINNER FROM ET
Review: An original plot, a real mystery not easy to unravel, a reluctant to fall in love hero and a heroine who is misunderstood by our hero from the beginning all combine to make this another great story from ET. Once again, her prologue grabs you and won't let go until you're finished.
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Summary: slow at first then you can't wait to find out what happens
Review: As I said I found the story slow at first but then wow. The heroine, in my opinion, was a bit silly. I suppose she had to be that way so that there was a reason that the hero (and all of his friends) didn't let her in on the murder and mystery puzzle. The hero stuborn. The suspense perfect, it really built up towards the end of the book. I do recommend reading the book if you like suspense and romance.
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Summary: A suspenseful, gripping yet poignant love story for all time
Review: I compare every book that I read to books from best selling author Kathleen E. Woodiwiss. This one not only compares well, it competes and holds its own! Beautifully written with a twisting, surprising and suspenseful plot. This story has depth...the characters are well developed and three dimensional. I particularly was impressed and touched by the way Ross's relationship to his late wife, Cassie, is honored and respected even though he is drawn to Tessa. His love for Tessa is not diminished by his love for Cassie, rather it is enhanced by it. We understand how Ross's first relationship made him the way he is today and why he reacts the way he does in romantic situations. We also follow Tessa's development and can feel her humiliation and embarrassment at the beginning of the novel as she goes through an awkward growing up period in her life. We can empathize as we look back on our own lives at that stage. And as Ross and Tessa's lives become inextricably linked, we grow with them as their relationship changes. True character development here!!! I truely loved this book and look forward to re-reading it many times in the future.
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Summary: A suspenseful, gripping yet poignant love story for all time
Review: I compare every book that I read to books from best selling author Kathleen E. Woodiwiss. This one not only compares well, it competes and holds its own! Beautifully written with a twisting, surprising and suspenseful plot. This story has depth...the characters are well developed and three dimensional. I particularly was impressed and touched by the way Ross's relationship to his late wife, Cassie, is honored and respected even though he is drawn to Tessa. His love for Tessa is not diminished by his love for Cassie, rather it is enhanced by it. We understand how Ross's first relationship made him the way he is today and why he reacts the way he does in romantic situations. We also follow Tessa's development and can feel her humiliation and embarrassment at the beginning of the novel as she goes through an awkward growing up period in her life. We can empathize as we look back on our own lives at that stage. And as Ross and Tessa's lives become inextricably linked, we grow with them as their relationship changes. True character development here!!! I truely loved this book and look forward to re-reading it many times in the future.
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Summary: How to save more than a bride...
Review: I liked this story about a mystery that had happened long ago. It was interesting to see the hero and heroine get together in this story. Both are strong characters that over time have had to overcome a lot. Tessa has been sent from person to person until she escapes to her Grandfathers home, while Ross has lived with the torment of the death of his wife whom Tessa might hold the key to the killer. I liked how the characters were human etc... In this one they basically use Tessa as bait, when she would have gladly done it herself... See how this turns out...
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Summary: How to save more than a bride...
Review: I liked this story about a mystery that had happened long ago. It was interesting to see the hero and heroine get together in this story. Both are strong characters that over time have had to overcome a lot. Tessa has been sent from person to person until she escapes to her Grandfathers home, while Ross has lived with the torment of the death of his wife whom Tessa might hold the key to the killer. I liked how the characters were human etc... In this one they basically use Tessa as bait, when she would have gladly done it herself... See how this turns out...
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Summary: Elizabeth Thornton best book. I loved it.
Review: I loved the book and enjoyed it very much. I also loved the characters
The only thing that frustrated me was that I have just finish to read 300 pages in which Ross lied to Tessa, deceived and cheated her, and in general treated her like a stupid, untrustworthy little girl. The amazing thing was that it took her less then 5 pages to forgive him. Come on !! Get real !!!
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Summary: very good
Review: I really loved this book. I would have given it five stars except for the end. Resolving everything in the last few pages with an "I love you" seemed too easy. But I am ready for another one of Ms Thornton's books!
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