Whisper His Name

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Summary: A total disappoint
Review: "Whisper His Name", was a total disappoint. It wasn't up to her other books. As I continued to read, Abbie behaved stupidly and annoyingly. She never did trust Hugh and I couldn't understand her actions. She just kept hurting him, and with no reason at all. In the end I didn't liked her at all.

Rating:
Summary: Definitely Worth Reading
Review: Abbie is a and to stubborn and blinded by what she wants to see. In a way she is very blind to the people around her even though she prides her herself on her ability to see. Hugh only wants to become to scholar he once was and forget the war and the things that circumstances forced him to do. When Abbie becomes accidently involved with a notorious spy who will kill her Hugh most save her.

Rating:
Summary: Definitely Worth Reading
Review: Abbie is a and to stubborn and blinded by what she wants to see. In a way she is very blind to the people around her even though she prides her herself on her ability to see. Hugh only wants to become to scholar he once was and forget the war and the things that circumstances forced him to do. When Abbie becomes accidently involved with a notorious spy who will kill her Hugh most save her.

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Summary: Super Suspense and Sensuality
Review: Abbie Vayle is a smart independent woman who at the age of seven and twenty is quite content with her unmarried state and plans to stay that way. On a trip to Paris in 1814, fate, in the form of a very desperate spy, running for her life would upset the comfortable existence that was Abbie's life. Unknown to Abbie, the spy had slipped a book containing some dangerous coded information into a basket of rare books Abbie was bringing back to England for her book shop - a book that Nemo, who is Napoleon's most feared agent, would kill for! It would be some weeks later, that Nemo would track down, the book and Abbie to threaten her with her youngest brothers life should she not comply with his wishes and turn over the book.

Abbie's friendship with Hugh Templar, both of them members of the Antiquarians Society has always been comfortable. Hugh, was once a government agent but had retired from that life and wanted nothing more than to rusticate in Bath as a scholar and archaeologist searching out Roman ruins. When Hugh senses that Abbie is hiding something and seems disturbed, Hugh's former skills as a soldier and spy would come in handy - if only Abbie would confide and trust him. Abbie, unfortunately, cannot decide if he is friend or foe and initially still thinks of him as the quiet, well-mannered scholar. A kiss from him actually startles her enough to start looking at him from a different perspective, but whether she can trust him enough with her brothers life on the line is the bigger problem. As he had always assumed this scholarly role, Abbie, who would have liked to involve him, felt he would have been more or less useless - what could he do! Then when he reverts into this macho type of man - she is more or less repelled. So what's a girl to do - especially as she has prided herself on her independence - nothing but fend for herself!

This was another superbly written mystery and romance by an author that this reviewer has just discovered. The complexity of her plots with romance, and historical background has all the elements that keep me enthralled. I loved the character's portrayal of both Abbie and Hugh - although at one point I would have liked to shake Abbie for not telling Hugh the whole truth, especially after they had shared a most sensually delightful evening together. Hey, if you trust a man enough to share your body, you might want to share a few other things - like the truth! The rest of the secondary characters also add to the enjoyment of this book and I loved the way the siblings in the Vayle family drew so close together in support of one another when the chips were down. This was truly a wonderful read, fast paced and hard to put down. Loved it and highly recommend this book.

Rating:
Summary: Super Suspense and Sensuality
Review: Abbie Vayle is a smart independent woman who at the age of seven and twenty is quite content with her unmarried state and plans to stay that way. On a trip to Paris in 1814, fate, in the form of a very desperate spy, running for her life would upset the comfortable existence that was Abbie's life. Unknown to Abbie, the spy had slipped a book containing some dangerous coded information into a basket of rare books Abbie was bringing back to England for her book shop - a book that Nemo, who is Napoleon's most feared agent, would kill for! It would be some weeks later, that Nemo would track down, the book and Abbie to threaten her with her youngest brothers life should she not comply with his wishes and turn over the book.

Abbie's friendship with Hugh Templar, both of them members of the Antiquarians Society has always been comfortable. Hugh, was once a government agent but had retired from that life and wanted nothing more than to rusticate in Bath as a scholar and archaeologist searching out Roman ruins. When Hugh senses that Abbie is hiding something and seems disturbed, Hugh's former skills as a soldier and spy would come in handy - if only Abbie would confide and trust him. Abbie, unfortunately, cannot decide if he is friend or foe and initially still thinks of him as the quiet, well-mannered scholar. A kiss from him actually startles her enough to start looking at him from a different perspective, but whether she can trust him enough with her brothers life on the line is the bigger problem. As he had always assumed this scholarly role, Abbie, who would have liked to involve him, felt he would have been more or less useless - what could he do! Then when he reverts into this macho type of man - she is more or less repelled. So what's a girl to do - especially as she has prided herself on her independence - nothing but fend for herself!

This was another superbly written mystery and romance by an author that this reviewer has just discovered. The complexity of her plots with romance, and historical background has all the elements that keep me enthralled. I loved the character's portrayal of both Abbie and Hugh - although at one point I would have liked to shake Abbie for not telling Hugh the whole truth, especially after they had shared a most sensually delightful evening together. Hey, if you trust a man enough to share your body, you might want to share a few other things - like the truth! The rest of the secondary characters also add to the enjoyment of this book and I loved the way the siblings in the Vayle family drew so close together in support of one another when the chips were down. This was truly a wonderful read, fast paced and hard to put down. Loved it and highly recommend this book.

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Summary: Wonderful Romance, Suspense
Review: I began this book with very high expectations and Thornton delivered. The hero Hugh is one of the most complex male characters I've come across in ages. The dicotomy between his low-key scholarly persona and his dangerous masterful self made him fascinating to read about. Abbie, the heroine, was also well-characterized. Her fear in the beginning of the novel when the villian holds a knife to her throat was more realistic than the usual stalwart bravery of most romance heroines. It was interesting seeing Abbie progress from petrified to angry about the villian's terrorizing tactics.

The sparks between Abbie and Hugh are considerable, even when both believe they have been betrayed by the other. I found myself re-reading many of their scenes together. All in all, Whisper His Name is a superior book.

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Summary: A DEFINITE KEEPER
Review: I came upon Elizabeth Thornton not too long ago and what a find! Her books grab you at the prologue and don't let go until the end. It's not too many authors who know how to immediately capture your attention in the first few pages. Her heroines are always strong, or quickly learn how to be strong, and refuse to be victims. In this story an innocent woman is catapulted into a deadly game of espionage through a chance encounter with a desperate spy. The hero is a friend who wants to be more than a friend. Great reading. Wonderful romance. Fast paced and sure to hold your attention until the end. Don't forget to request the epilogue to this story from ET's web site.

Rating:
Summary: Not well developed
Review: I can't believe how poorly developed this book was! I was so dissapointed in it. The characters had no spark, neither ever trusted the other, and their "love" story never evolved. I usually like Thornton books, but this was terrible. The back cover was a better read. In fact, I'd LOVE to read the book the cover described, it certainly wasn't Wisper His Name. If there were a no star option, I would have picked that. One star is one too many.

Rating:
Summary: Good book but not her best.
Review: I have read nearly all Thornton's books including the ones she wrote earlier in her career. This one is better than those she wrote for Zebra or Signet. However, I didn't like this one as much as some of her more recent works.

I thought it was a good book, however, not up to par with what I expect from a Thornton novel. I thought that the two characters were likeable but they just didn't sizzle. The chemistry which began early on, didn't really evolve enough. I enjoyed the intrigue and suspense but felt the love story was under-developed. Still, a good book but a little disappointing.

I was annoyed at Abbie for never trusting Hugh. I didn't agree with her logic through out the book. I closed the book feeling just a little cheated.

I liked it, just didn't love it. My favorites are DANGEROUS TO KISS, DANGEROUS TO HOLD, YOU ONLY LOVE TWICE. I thought those stories were superior to this one. Still WHISPER HIS NAME, is a pretty good read.

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Summary: I loved it!
Review: I just finished Whisper His Name and loved it! Historical Romance is my favorite read, but having the intrique added was great. I like the fact that the characters didn't just fall into each others arms and stay there. Both had issues to deal with, and getting caught in the midst of murder and spies made this story very exciting.