Rating: Summary: Another V(ictory) for historical romance fans Review: They had been childhood friends, who became lovers. By 1808, they became engaged, but Lady Emma Beaumont jilted Lord Alisdair Chase. Two years later, Emma's brother Ned, the Earl of Grantley, dies from a sniper's bullet in Portugal while trying to deliver important papers to Wellington. She inherits the estate, but to her chagrin she learns that her sibling has named Lord Alisdair Chase as the trustee. Emma and Alisdair remain attracted to one another, but both are still reeling from the end of their previous relationship. Emma decides that marriage, which will allow her spouse to take charge of her inheritance, is a better avenue than dealing with the spiteful Alisdair for every pence she needs. Emma pledges to be married by St. Valentine's Day. Alisdair intends to be the groom. However, as they engage in their bedroom battle, the Peninsula War comes to England as the duo inadvertently becomes involved in her sibling's last action. Highly regarded historical romance author Jane Feather is clearly a superheavyweight when it comes to providing readers with an entertaining and rousing romance. A VALENTINE WEDDING is an invigorating Regency romance filled with two warm and witty lead protagonists and plenty of action. Anyone who reads this novel will clearly feel that "V" stand for another Feather victory. Harriet Klausner
Rating: Summary: Not one of Jane Feather's Best! Review: Although I generally really like Jane Feather's books this one was somewhat of a disappointment. When Lady Emma's brother dies he leaves her in the care of Lord Alasdair, her former fiance, whom she left at the altar because he betrayed her. I found Alasdair a hero difficult to relate to, I'd have left him at the altar too!
Rating: Summary: Very Predictable with a slow start Review: At first this promises to be an enjoyable read, but unfortunately the story quickly bogs down. This tale is full of all the requisite misunderstandings and predictable villainous third parties. Quite a disappointment. Jane Feather is capable of much more entertaining work!
Rating: Summary: Not for the uneducated Review: I absolutely loved this book. Not only was it a good romance novel, yet it challenged the mind to think. The language is appropriate for the time period, which adds a sense of being, as though you are there. The romance scenes are steamy, and descriptive. Highly recommend to those who are willing to read with an open mind.
Rating: Summary: Not for the uneducated Review: I absolutely loved this book. Not only was it a good romance novel, yet it challenged the mind to think. The language is appropriate for the time period, which adds a sense of being, as though you are there. The romance scenes are steamy, and descriptive. Highly recommend to those who are willing to read with an open mind.
Rating: Summary: AN OK BOOK! Review: I found the characters very ineresting but the plot was lacking at times in keepin me going, I did though, and I was glad that I finished it. If you are looking for other romance novels that truly touch your heart, you might try, Stolen Moments by Barbara Jeanne Fisher. I intended to give this book a quick read, but I got so caught up in the story that I couldn't put the book down. From the very beginning, I was fully caught up in the heart-wrenching account of Julie Hunter's battle with lupus and her growing love for Don Lipton. This love, in the face of Julie's impending death, makes for a story that covers the range of human emotions. The touches of humor are great, too, they add some nice contrast and lighten things a bit when emotions are running high. I've never read a book more deserving of being published. It has rare depth. Julie's story will remind your readers that life and love are precious and not to be taken for granted. It has had an impact on me, and for that I'm grateful. "Stolen Moments " which is reminiscent of "Love Story" is written with so much sensitivity that it made me want to cry. Like"Love Story" it is about a dying woman who has found true love. It is the love story of the nineties." It is a spellbinder. One I got reading I could hardly put it down. what terrific writing, Barbara has an exceptional gift!
Rating: Summary: A difficult, slow read Review: Interesting characters, interesting history lesson. The steamy sex scenes were way too graphic for my taste and the verbage chosen to portray these scenes was obscene and unnecessary. I've read regency novels before and always understood them. It seemed that the author of this book tried to outreach the reader's intelligence by using language the average reader couldn't understand, or even imagine its meaning. Really slowed me down, almost quit reading it twice. When I got to the last page, all I could say was, "Humph." Funny thing was, the ending had the best descriptive scene of all. If you understand the English language of the mid-1800's, give this book a try. Otherwise, choose another one.
Rating: Summary: A difficult, slow read Review: Interesting characters, interesting history lesson. The steamy sex scenes were way too graphic for my taste and the verbage chosen to portray these scenes was obscene and unnecessary. I've read regency novels before and always understood them. It seemed that the author of this book tried to outreach the reader's intelligence by using language the average reader couldn't understand, or even imagine its meaning. Really slowed me down, almost quit reading it twice. When I got to the last page, all I could say was, "Humph." Funny thing was, the ending had the best descriptive scene of all. If you understand the English language of the mid-1800's, give this book a try. Otherwise, choose another one.
Rating: Summary: Vivid language, detailed characters, non-typical love story. Review: The author uses extremely vivid language. The description of each character and event is very detailed, almost as if you were there. A Valentine Wedding is definitely a love story, but not a typical love story. Unfortunately, there is violence. The whole thematic scheme is about love triumphing over violence. The book could be for a variety of audiences and succeeds in what the author is trying to accomplish. Atleast, that is the impression of this reviewer. What I would like to suggest to the author is to write a book that is non-violent. The potential is definitely there. I have not read any of the author's other books. Maybe the author has already written such books. There is one word which should have been made a bit clearer to the audience. On page 246, there is the word, "nuncheon". About the author, taken from the book, Jane Feather is the nationally bestselling, award-winning author of "The Hostage Bride", "The Emerald Swan", "The Silver Rose", "The Diamond Slipper", "Vanity", "Vice", "Violet", and many more historical romances. She was born in Cairo, Egypt, and grew up in the New Forest, in the south of England. She began her writing career after she and her family moved to Washington, D.C., in 1981. She now has over two million books in print. Bianca Spontaneo, Reviewer
Rating: Summary: Vivid language, detailed characters, non-typical love story. Review: The author uses extremely vivid language. The description of each character and event is very detailed, almost as if you were there. A Valentine Wedding is definitely a love story, but not a typical love story. Unfortunately, there is violence. The whole thematic scheme is about love triumphing over violence. The book could be for a variety of audiences and succeeds in what the author is trying to accomplish. Atleast, that is the impression of this reviewer. What I would like to suggest to the author is to write a book that is non-violent. The potential is definitely there. I have not read any of the author's other books. Maybe the author has already written such books. There is one word which should have been made a bit clearer to the audience. On page 246, there is the word, "nuncheon". About the author, taken from the book, Jane Feather is the nationally bestselling, award-winning author of "The Hostage Bride", "The Emerald Swan", "The Silver Rose", "The Diamond Slipper", "Vanity", "Vice", "Violet", and many more historical romances. She was born in Cairo, Egypt, and grew up in the New Forest, in the south of England. She began her writing career after she and her family moved to Washington, D.C., in 1981. She now has over two million books in print. Bianca Spontaneo, Reviewer
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