Rating: 
Summary: Disappointing
Review: After thoroughly enjoying the first two books of this series, I eagerly grabbed Summer off the shelf and settled in for an entertaining read. But Nick and Octavia never came alive like the Madison men and Harte women of the previous books. JAK continues her wonderful cast of secondary characters, human and non (especially Winston who she portrays so strikingly in just a few sentences that he becomes a major figure). However, even the two family patriarchs lost some of the punch of the earlier books. Did JAK lose interest in this group? After foreshadowing the main characters in the earlier stories, did she find they didn't work out as planned? Count me in as a devoted reader, however....although I may check out a few pages more carefully next time before making a purchase. Summer ended up in the library/charity shop pile.
Rating:
Summary: A Repeat of the First 2 Books in the Series
Review: All 3 books in this series are so similarly written I almost felt as if I was reading the same story 3 times. I thought the first book (Eclipse Bay) was absolutely fabulous, but don't bother reading the other two. Switch some names around and throw in a kid and you'll have the same book all over again. I thought the author could have been a little more creative in the differences between the stories.
Rating: 
Summary: A Fine Read
Review: Although this is not the most spectacular of romance novels, I couldn't help but be intrigued by the character development. To be perfectly honest, I picked up this book on a whim at an airport while waiting for a connecting flight, and I didn't really think much of it. I have never read the first two books in the trilogy, I found myself surprisingly engrossed in the novel. I read the book in one sitting... (Alright, I'll give it was a very long sitting while waiting for a plane with nothing better to do with my time), but honestly I was pleasantly surprised. I truly fell in love with the "Nick Harte" character, in spite of the fact that there were several occasions in which I'd have loved to slap him right across the face. After all was said and done, there are limited scenes of sensuality, but the point is made. Not all romance novels have to be steamy and plotless. I really enjoyed this novel, and I've definitely been turned onto Jayne Ann Krentz. I'd be pleased to read another of her books, though I'm not sure I'd back track through this trilogy. My advice to all those interested is definitely invest the seven dollars on this one, especially if you've never read JAK. She's definitely got a way with words.
Rating: 
Summary: JAK does it again.
Review: Fine ending to an enjoyable trilogy. Highly recommend all three books.
Rating: 
Summary: where is the sex.
Review: I did not read the book. So I do not know if they cut it out of
the audio tape. I don't know about you, but I enjoy sex. Her books need some spice. I have read her books for to many years
to remember, and a great fan for all of them.
Rating:
Summary: The Saga concludes
Review: I just finsihed reading this latest book from Ms. Krentz. It took little more than a day. It neatly wraps up the Harte/Madison saga. Unfortunately it is done a little to neatly. It was a very predictable read. The outcome was easily foreshadowed in the book. It was a loose "who dunnit" plot with a romance that lacked "punch". Where is the conflict of the characters? Where is the plot that has you guessing? Sadly it is not in this book. If you have read the other books in the series it is worth the read. If you haven't read them you can skip this book. Sorry Ms. Krentz but this tale fell flat.
Rating:
Summary: Some good moments
Review: I like Jayne Ann Krenz. I have always enjoyed her characters, humor and plot lines. There is a formula, but until recently I still loved the books. The last couple however have seemed stale. There are still good moments, but the characters don't seem as fresh and the situations are repetitive. It's still an entertaining, but I don't think the quality is the same as the earlier books.
Rating:
Summary: Terribly average . . .
Review: I listened to this as an unabridged audiobook and if it weren't for the fact that I was trapped in a car with no other form of entertainment to be found I more than likely would've given up on this one mid-way through. The characters were too blah to hold my attention and their attraction to each other just didn't come alive for me. It turns out this story is the third in a series but it easily stands alone since its plot isn't exactly complicated. Octavia Brightwell is relatively new to Eclipse Bay and runs a successful art gallery. She arrived in Eclipse Bay to soothe the rift between the Madison & Harte families that her dear departed aunt caused years earlier. Once Octavia realizes the feud has been mended without her help she decides it's time to leave Eclipse Bay. She's also desperate to get away from gorgeous, heartbreaker Nick Harte who continually pesters her for a date. When she finally makes up her mind to high-tail it out of town she agrees to the date with Nick (don't ask). They soon become romantically entangled and banter back and forth denying their true feelings. Before long the two find themselves partners in the search for a valuable missing painting and, well, I bet you can figure out the rest . . . These two are very much stock characters. We have Nick who lost the love of his life years earlier and has never allowed himself to fall in love again (and has a reputation for loving 'em and leaving 'em before the night is over) and then we have the "free spirit" Octavia who sort of floats through life and avoids romantic entanglements. Stock characters are all fine and good when they're written with depth and emotion but these two were just flat out bland and their relationship lacked any sort of spark. Nick also has an annoying habit of referring to Octavia as a "fairy queen" that made me cringe every time he uttered the words.
There are also pop-up appearances by characters who I only guess starred in previous books. They add a little to the story but their visits did not convince me that I need to search for the previous books in this series. There are also far too many over the top weird/quirky/cult-y/odd speaking secondary characters populating this story to be believed. The few bits of fun banter and Nick's enjoyable little boy Carson are about all that I'll be remembering about "Summer In Eclipse Bay" once I finish writing this review.
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Summary: One Writer That Never Disappoints Her Readers!
Review: I love this writer and I love this book! JAK has turned out another winner to be sure! A fun and fast read that is easy on the eyes. Love the characters, love the style and really enjoyed the plot on this one!
Rating:
Summary: Just so-so.
Review: I think I've burnt out on Jayne Ann Krentz. The chemistry between her main character never sizzles, it just slow simmers. And I'm so tired of her cliched characters: the cold, uptight, calculating, corporate male hero and the emotional/spiritual, free spirit heroine. Tired, tired, tired. On top of that, the plots are boring. I give up on this author.
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