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Summary: There are better ways to spend ones time.
Review: A handsome man and an obstinate woman who has been friends for years. A town devoid of all other able-bodied males. A cast of multi-dimensional supporting characters. Sound like a good premise for a great romance novel? If only the author had delivered. While the premise sounds inviting, I find "The Last Man in Town" boring and completely lacking in intelligence. Since the readers unavoidably start out knowing what's going to happen between Lucas and Priscilla, this book would have worked much better if the author had allowed our two main characters to gradually discover that there's something more to their relationship than just mere friendship. Afterall, that's why we bought this book in the first place. Instead, from the moment Lucas steps into Priscilla's bedroom after escaping the attentions of an unwanted female, Lucas was presented with the knowledge that he actually wants his long-time friend "that way." And that was only in the 2nd chapter. The same revelation came to Prescilla not much later, and from then on, it's one scene after another in which the two main characters tries valiantly to control their lust for each other while feeling jealousy towards each and everyone of the townspeople who dares to encroach on their territory. And the reason Lucas and Prescilla cannot be together? Luca is the by-product of a broken marriage and therefore has resolved not to get married because he does not believe in the sacred institution. PLEASE!!! How lame can you get! This book could have been over in 20 pages with the kind of plot there is, or there isn't, and instead we had to suffer through pages and pages of sparkless interactions between the two main characters only because we've already bought the book. On top of that, I did not find Priscilla's prim and proper mannerisms the least bit likable. And did I mention that the dialogue between our hero and heroine can only be described as juvenile at best? You can bet that this is the last time I'm buying a Susan Kay Law book without borrowing it from the library first.
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Summary: THOROUGHLY ENJOYABLE?
Review: GREAT STORY -- Great story teller [author] --
But Adultery????? HuH! takes all kinds!
Loved the pic of Lucas [grin] can't really imagine it! And Priscilla, a very determined little lady who worked at living.
Pic on back must have been the sister, Jeanette, the little scoundrel.
Would like to hear more about Mick and does Jeanette ever really find Robert? Flora was some piece of work! It was so easy to get involved with all of these characters and that makes a great story.
I Highly Recommend this book to all mature readers with an Excellent --M but don't look for this kind of guy in real life - he will break your heart.
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Summary: THOROUGHLY ENJOYABLE?
Review: GREAT STORY -- Great story teller [author] --
But Adultery????? HuH! takes all kinds!
Loved the pic of Lucas [grin] can't really imagine it! And Priscilla, a very determined little lady who worked at living.
Pic on back must have been the sister, Jeanette, the little scoundrel.
Would like to hear more about Mick and does Jeanette ever really find Robert? Flora was some piece of work! It was so easy to get involved with all of these characters and that makes a great story.
I Highly Recommend this book to all mature readers with an Excellent --M but don't look for this kind of guy in real life - he will break your heart.
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Summary: Cutesy...
Review: I was really looking forward to this book, after hearing how highly recommended it was.Unfortunately, I made the mistake of thinking this was a 'serious' historical romance novel. Instead, what we get is a.... Adulterous hero, 'tortured' by being the only 'available' bachelor in town. And heroine, Priscilla, so prim and proper she came off as a caricature. This is really a book on the 'lighter side' of reading. While doubtless, this novel will appeal to some, I found the adulterous hero... Well, a bit on the icky side, and the prim heroine, while amusing, grated on my nerves. The dialog, as well, seemed too modern for an "Historical" novel. I would recommend this novel to those who are looking for a light humorous read. Readers looking for serious Historical should look elsewhere...
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Summary: A great read
Review: In 1860 all the healthy males leave Maple Falls in search of gold except for Lucas Garrett. Sounds like male heaven, but to a weary Lucas it plays more like hell. With one noted exception, every female in town wants a piece of him. Needing a good night's sleep, Lucas turns to the model on proper behavior Priscilla Wentworth for help. He asks her to fake an engagement with him so that he becomes hands off to all the hungry women. She agrees if he finds her a real husband. As he searches for a mate for Priscilla, he treats her like a fiancee. His kisses make Priscilla realize she has found her soul-mate. Though he is jealous of his own actions, Lucas does not realize that he is the right spouse for Priscilla. The humorous story line centers around the antics of Lucas, a renowned philanderer, trying to thwart the advances of an army of women and ultimately legitimize his compassionate relationship with his pretend fiancee. The lead characters are fully developed as their motives are loud and clear. The supporting players add jocular depth that turns THE LAST MAN IN TOWN into a fabulous American romance. Justice will be served if award winning Susan K. Law has another best seller. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: An Enjoyable Story
Review: Lucas Garrett was living every man's dream. Laundry done, good home cooking, and all the, um, tender, loving care he could handle. Only. . . he was tired of handling it. The demands of being the last man in town proved to be overwhelming and exhausting. He needs a way out. So he turns to Pricilla Wentworth, his best friend from childhood and the only one he can trust to get him out of this predicament. If they can convince the man-hungry females that his "engagement" to the very upstanding, proper Pricilla is for real, maybe Lucas can get some rest. In the meantime, Pricilla has one condition of her own. In return for saving Lucas's neck, he must find her suitable candidates for a husband. Not an easy task, since all the men but Lucas have left town, following the rumors of a huge gold strike out west. She regrets not pursuing the matter of marriage while the iron was hot, especially since prospects are now so slim. But while he is busy avoiding entanglement and she is chasing it, they discover feelings for one another that had never complicated their relationship before. Can he let go of the fear of losing his best friend if he complicates it with his heart? Is she better off playing it safe with a steady, established older man, giving up the dream of Lucas? Ms. Law presents readers with an original theme and characters with spunk and sparkle. Way to go!
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Summary: An Enjoyable Story
Review: Lucas Garrett was living every man's dream. Laundry done, good home cooking, and all the, um, tender, loving care he could handle. Only. . . he was tired of handling it. The demands of being the last man in town proved to be overwhelming and exhausting. He needs a way out. So he turns to Pricilla Wentworth, his best friend from childhood and the only one he can trust to get him out of this predicament. If they can convince the man-hungry females that his "engagement" to the very upstanding, proper Pricilla is for real, maybe Lucas can get some rest. In the meantime, Pricilla has one condition of her own. In return for saving Lucas's neck, he must find her suitable candidates for a husband. Not an easy task, since all the men but Lucas have left town, following the rumors of a huge gold strike out west. She regrets not pursuing the matter of marriage while the iron was hot, especially since prospects are now so slim. But while he is busy avoiding entanglement and she is chasing it, they discover feelings for one another that had never complicated their relationship before. Can he let go of the fear of losing his best friend if he complicates it with his heart? Is she better off playing it safe with a steady, established older man, giving up the dream of Lucas? Ms. Law presents readers with an original theme and characters with spunk and sparkle. Way to go!
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Summary: The man needs a night off...
Review: Maple Falls had become a town almost exclusively inhabited by women. Every healthy man had ventured west to California, seeking his fortune in the Gold Rush. But there was one healthy, good-looking, virile man left in town - Lucas Garrett, owner of the town's general store. Now, Lucas loved women. And he found it hard to say no to them. But lately he had been saying yes so much, he was just plain exhausted! And he never got to sleep alone anymore. Heck, he never got to sleep at all anymore! So he sought help from his longtime best friend, the trustworthy and proper Priscilla Wentworth. Priscilla agrees to his request, to pose as his betrothed to keep all the hungry ladies away. But she does want one thing in return - for Lucas to find her a husband. Reluctantly, he agrees. Although he's uncertain just where he will find a suitable man for the lovely Pris. But once their relationship starts heating up, Lucas may begin to consider himself the most suitable candidate. This was my first read by Susan Kay Law, and although I'm not usually drawn to stories set in the Old West, I did enjoy this one. It was a well-written, light read infused with humor. I liked the characters of Lucas and Priscilla and their love scenes were quite sensual. The story is basically about how these two fall in love and get together, without much in the way of subplots. It's worth the time, especially if you're looking for an enjoyable, light reading experience.
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Summary: Wonderful entertainment
Review: The Last Man In Town had me smiling all the way through. This is what a romance should be.
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Summary: A delicious slice of Americana
Review: This book is a perfect can-a-man-and-a-woman-be-best-friends type of romance that makes me all warm and smiley when I finished it. Fabulous. Watch out for my review on the Avon Romance website.
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