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Summary: ONE BOOK I WILL NEVER FORGET!!!
Review: I truly enjoyed this novel. Mostly because I am able to relateto it in many ways. I could never put into words the way this booktouched me. I was hooked with the first paragraph and could not put it down. I did not want for the book to come to an end because I wanted to keep experiencing the intense passion between Lady Sofia and Tobin de Clare. That passion that is so rare in true life. But does exist, and should be experienced and savored. I really liked the way the author used the contrast of humor and passion. It worked well and was an added touch to the journey of Tobin and his Betrothed. I am thankful this is the book I chose in just an instant.
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Summary: Truly an entertaining summer read
Review: I'm not much for romance novels but while on vacation in Cape Cod I had to find something to read on the beach. After much agonizing over the vast summer offerings I chose Wicked. I have to admit, I really, really enjoyed it! The pace was just right. Unlike many period pieces, modern references were kept to a minimum and didn't interfere with the story. I was into these characters. Their dynamics kept the book open for a good healthy portion of my beach days. Compared to Lake News, my other recent summer read, Wicked was quick and colorful. I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't want to have to push their way through any pages; it will quickly pull you through.
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Summary: Have to READ!
Review: I've never read Jill Barnett before, and I just can't believe I have never heard of her. My friend recommended this book, and I read it in one night. This made me laugh out loud :):):), and it definitely portrayed the true emotions behind the struggles of finding true love. Sophie and Tobie's chemistry is AMAZING... I have to give much credit to Jill Barnett, because I have read numerous historical romance, and THIS BOOK is staying on my shelf-collection.
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Summary: Just like the title suggests..it is WICKED!
Review: I've read Wonderful and Wild and I loved both those books but Wicked is the best. I don't care if as one reader said there were events w/c were far-fetched but it was so beautifully woven together into a truly entertaining, enjoyable and unforgettable story. The book had me laughing out loud at times and in some scenes had tears in my eyes and for me that spells...good..wonderful reading material. My only complain is the numerous typo errors that I found in the book... otherwise it is PERFECT!
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Summary: A rich, beautifully told love story. Simply wonderful.
Review: In Wicked, Jill Barnett creates an absolutely beautiful, powerfully moving love story. I fell in love with her heroine and hero and cried along with them and cheered for them. This is a superb look at young love; it reminds us all of who we once were and how love can change our lives. Brava, Ms. Barnett!
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Summary: Wish it had not ended!!!
Review: Jill Barnett is a fantastic author, and "Wicked" is another example of the high quality of this author's craft! Sophia and Tobin's story is beautifully researched, as are all of the books in this trilogy. Barnett's sense of timing and humor was always good, but has been refined and enhanced in her treatment of these two lovers and the supporting cast of characters. Recommended reading!!!
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Summary: You will LOVE this book!
Review: Jill Barnett is a wonderful author. This novel like her others will make you laugh and also touch your heart. I recommend Jill Barnett to all romance fans who come into the library where I work.
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Summary: BARNETT OUTDOES HERSELF!!!
Review: Lady Sofia Beatrice Rosalynde Anne Therese Howard is a ward of King Edward and Queen Eleanor, having lived with them since the death of her parents when she was four. Sofia is, to put it mildly, a rather spirited young lady and tries the patience of the royal pair at every turn. Not only is she spirited but beautiful and nearly every eligible bachelor in the land has tried to win her hand. However Sofia won't settle for anything other than true love. Then she sees him - the man of her dreams. A knight - tall, dark, and handsome. Quickly grabbing her best friend, she is off in pursuit. Sir Tobin de Clare is that tall, dark, and handsome knight. Brave in battle, dutiful to his king, he is attracted to the lovely and spirited Sofia. However his prideful and stubborn nature prevent him from letting her know his true feelings and she believes he is paying her attention simply out of lust and desire for her dowry - just like the other suitors she's had in the past. A more stubborn pair than these two would be hard to find. Tobin breaks Sofia's heart more than once in the name of pride, but soon the two are betrothed. But when Sofia defies the King and flirts with danger, he forces the young lovers to remain apart. But still, the two continue in their headstrong ways. Wonderfully drawn secondary characters add to the enjoyment of this marvelous love story. Sofia's two mother figures, Queen Eleanor and Sister Judith, are particularly well-done. Readers of Barnett's previous books in this series will welcome the appearance of the hero and heroine from WONDERFUL. Readers will readily identify with Sofia's broken heart, her longing for true love, and her playful antics of retaliation. Jill Barnett has written her best book to date with WICKED - a title which belies its powerful, exquisite love story. I wasn't prepared for the intensity, the beauty, the depth of emotion. Sofia and Tobin's story should go down as one of the classic love stories of all time -- right up there with Romeo and Juliet (only not as tragic <g>). WICKED is the best historical romance I've read this year. Keep the hankies handy for this real keeper which is complete with all the fun, wit, and poignancy which readers have come to expect of a Jill Barnett novel.
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Summary: Wonderful
Review: Lady Sofia Howard is stifled as the ward of her cousin King Edward I. She loathes the attempts to gain her hand in marriage by greedy men who covet her sizable dowry and only care to see who she appears to be on the outside. There was only one man who might have won her heart. Too bad the arrogant knight broke it first. Sir Tobin de Clare must make amends for the cruelty he showed Lady Sofia. For now he realizes no other woman will ever match the fire she stirs within him with her wit, strength and beauty. Nothing will stop him from winning her heart. Ms. Barnett wins the hearts of her readers again with WICKED. Her humor and artistry paint a picture of a great love within medieval England that a reader can lose themselves in one sitting. The only thing that bothered me about the book was how Sofia kept harping on the plight of women in her time. Of course, it was true, but I felt it was a tad over-emphasized and I just wanted her to quit whining and get on with the story.
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Summary: Sophia and Tobin will make you smile
Review: Lady Sophia Howard, ward of King Edward I, has vowed never to marry. She has spurned every man who has offered for her hand, even after the King has increased her dowry. When Lady Sophia was twelve years old, she meets Sir Tobin de Clare and she bets him three kisses. She loses, but never pays her bet. Three years later Lady Sophia and Tobin meet again, this time Sophia does not realize who he is. She is immediately drawn to him. He is the only man that she has ever felt an attraction to. He reminds her of the bet and she finally agrees to give him his kisses. After making arrangements to meet, he jilts her in the garden, making a laughingstock of her. Two more years go by and Lady Sophia still is not wed. The King of England has secretly bethrothed her to Sir Tobin and she finds out on her bethrothal ceremony. She is very angry, to say the least. She vows not to go through with the wedding. Running away from the castle Sophia cuts her hair and leaves for London. Eventually Tobin finds her and Sophia is sent to live with nuns while Tobin is sent to run errands for King Edward. Finally one year later Tobin comes back for Sophia and they marry, although a bad childhood and poor feelings for his father causes Tobin not to declare his love for Sophia. I found this book to be wonderful, quite possibly one of the best medeival romances I have ever read. Lady Sophia was wonderful and made me laugh (especially when she was forced to learn to belch and fart to make people think she was a boy!) and Tobin made me smile, with his secret love for Sophia. I highly recommend this medeival romance, but warn of a late night of reading.
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