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Summary: Brilliant !!
Review: At the risk of sounding repetitive, I couldn't wait to read this book after reading Souvenir Countess. Lady Elizabeth and James Dinsmore seemed such a "tempting" couple. And I wasn't disappointed. The characters are well portrayed, the love story moving and poignant and the setting of revolutionary France was really well brought out. It is so refreshing when an author has researched the background.I read this book twice over and I'm sure will do so again.For those merely looking for sexual escapades, I woulnd't recommend this book. There is only one detailed sex scene (apart from the initial one in Chapter 2 where James knowingly ruins Elizabeth's reputation. HOwever, the depth of feeling between the two throughout the story is very moving. I can't wait to meet them again in Ms Novin's next book.
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Summary: enjoyable late eighteenth century romance
Review: Elizabeth Harcrest has loved James Dinsmore since they met as children, but he prefers being a rake. However, James' sister Anne detests the Harcrests ever since Elizabeth's brother Rafe married someone else. Anne arranges for Elizabeth and James to be caught in a loving hug. James refuses to marry Elizabeth. Rafe demands satisfaction as James dishonored his family. In the subsequent duel between two men Elizabeth loves, Rafe wounds James. While convalescing, James begins to ponder how he lives and how he scandalized innocent Elizabeth. He also realizes he misses her, which turns into a revelation that he now knows he loves Elizabeth. While working on a dangerous mission James wonders how he will convince his beloved to forgive his cavalier attitude, as he wants her forever. Though the sequel to the delightful SOUVENIR COUNTESS (Rafe's story) has less of the French Revolution as a backdrop SOUVENIR OF LOVE is an enjoyable late eighteenth century romance that will bring plenty of pleasure to sub-genre readers. The story line focuses on the changing attitude of James who knows he done her wrong and is being punished not by the Ton, but his own heart. He makes the novel work though his sister is a classic rat. Elizabeth is a great character and fans will appreciate Joanna Novin's latest charmer due to the metamorphosis of the lead male. Harriet Klausner
Rating:
Summary: enjoyable late eighteenth century romance
Review: Elizabeth Harcrest has loved James Dinsmore since they met as children, but he prefers being a rake. However, James' sister Anne detests the Harcrests ever since Elizabeth's brother Rafe married someone else. Anne arranges for Elizabeth and James to be caught in a loving hug. James refuses to marry Elizabeth. Rafe demands satisfaction as James dishonored his family. In the subsequent duel between two men Elizabeth loves, Rafe wounds James. While convalescing, James begins to ponder how he lives and how he scandalized innocent Elizabeth. He also realizes he misses her, which turns into a revelation that he now knows he loves Elizabeth. While working on a dangerous mission James wonders how he will convince his beloved to forgive his cavalier attitude, as he wants her forever. Though the sequel to the delightful SOUVENIR COUNTESS (Rafe's story) has less of the French Revolution as a backdrop SOUVENIR OF LOVE is an enjoyable late eighteenth century romance that will bring plenty of pleasure to sub-genre readers. The story line focuses on the changing attitude of James who knows he done her wrong and is being punished not by the Ton, but his own heart. He makes the novel work though his sister is a classic rat. Elizabeth is a great character and fans will appreciate Joanna Novin's latest charmer due to the metamorphosis of the lead male. Harriet Klausner
Rating:
Summary: Brilliant !!
Review: I am not an avid reader of romance fiction, but I did thoroughly enjoy this book. The author has a marvelous way with words and characters that kept me interested - and makes me want yet another in the series! The descriptions of the ton, the clothes and the personalities are wonderful.
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Summary: Fun and exciting read
Review: I am not an avid reader of romance fiction, but I did thoroughly enjoy this book. The author has a marvelous way with words and characters that kept me interested - and makes me want yet another in the series! The descriptions of the ton, the clothes and the personalities are wonderful.
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Summary: Souvenir of Love
Review: I couldn't wait till this book came out and wasn't disappointed! Joanna Novins only gets better with this new book about Lady Elizabeth Harcrest. She brings us back to the time of the French Revolution with a sassy and independent character. You never know what she will do next. Great writing, superb characters and lots of fun reading. I can't wait to see if we go to Colonial America next.
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Summary: Novins Is A Writer To Watch
Review: I loved "The Souvenir Countess", and couldn't wait for this sequel. Well, I wasn't disappointed! If anything, this book is even better. The characters are well drawn, the dialogue intelligent and witty, and the setting enthralling. I read it in one sitting! I'm definitely putting Joanna Novins on my "Auto buy" list.
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Summary: Novins Is A Writer To Watch
Review: I loved "The Souvenir Countess", and couldn't wait for this sequel. Well, I wasn't disappointed! If anything, this book is even better. The characters are well drawn, the dialogue intelligent and witty, and the setting enthralling. I read it in one sitting! I'm definitely putting Joanna Novins on my "Auto buy" list.
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Summary: These are great, interesting, multidimentional characters!
Review: I really enjoyed JN's first novel, and looked forward to the second. In my opinion, she presents characters which are even more fully developed and real. Her story telling is still grand, her pacing perfect, her ability to make you believe you can hear/see/feel the place is uncanny. Now her characters are flawed, motivated, dimentional and entirely beliveable. I hope there is a third book....This is a great world she has created with myriad characters, broad histories, and events that keep building. There are so many directions she can go, so many interesting characters on which to focus. I can't wait for the next one! I want more! Go JN!
Rating:
Summary: These are great, interesting, multidimentional characters!
Review: I really enjoyed JN's first novel, and looked forward to the second. In my opinion, she presents characters which are even more fully developed and real. Her story telling is still grand, her pacing perfect, her ability to make you believe you can hear/see/feel the place is uncanny. Now her characters are flawed, motivated, dimentional and entirely beliveable. I hope there is a third book....This is a great world she has created with myriad characters, broad histories, and events that keep building. There are so many directions she can go, so many interesting characters on which to focus. I can't wait for the next one! I want more! Go JN!
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