The Beloved One

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Summary: One of the best books of 1998!!!
Review: After falling in love with the hero of Ms. Harmon's THE WILD ONE, I couldn't wait to read the sequel, THE BELOVED ONE. It was well worth the wait. This was truly one of the very BEST books of 1998! Lord Charles de Montforte was a hero To-Die-For ... he was so real, so human, so tortured, and so handsome, that I wished I could take him home with me. He was larger than life. If only there were men like him in REAL life! I can't wait to hear what happens to the rest of the brothers. This series is awesome. Bring on Lucien!

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Summary: I was disappointed
Review: After reading "The Wild One" I was expecting more from this novel. While Charles is a beleaguered hero I found him to be missing much of the charm that had made his brother endearing in "The Wild One." While the set up of Charles' fiance and child made a great obstacle to be used in this story, it seemed to be underdeveloped and unrealistically resolved. I was expecting a sequel that would explore the problems created in the first novel and instead was left feeling that the author took the easy (and unsatisfying) way out. This didn't seem to me to be the best work Harmon has done. Too much of the central family conflict in England seemed to be disposed of at whim.

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Summary: Her best yet!
Review: And that's saying a lot, because I've loved all of Ms. Harmon's books. The characters are so well-drawn, and you feel all of their emotions. Although THE WILD ONE comes first in this series, you don't need to read them in order. But I guarantee that once you read one, you're going to want to read the other.

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Summary: ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!
Review: I am absolutely loving this series of books about these sexy brothers!! I thought that the first installment "The Wild One" was fabulous..well..let me tell you.."The Beloved One" was even BETTER! I LOVED this story. Charles and Amy were two wonderfully developed characters..they were so meant for eachother. It was heartwrenchingly bittersweet watching them fall in love..seeing all of the hardships that they went through and overcame together..I Love this family!! I am as we speak beginning the next in the series..Andrews story. I HIGHLY recommend these books..DEFINITE KEEPERS!..(In order they are.. The Wild One, The Beloved One, The Defiant One, and The Wicked One...enjoy!)

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Summary: Good
Review: I enjoyed this book but not quite as much as THE WILD ONE. The Defiant One does not hold much appeal to me, but since I have enjoyed Ms Harmon's other books so much I will certainly read it.

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Summary: A Book for the Truly Romantic at Heart
Review: This book was wonderful. The hero was human, and believable. He has much to learn, and you watch him as he does. You find yourself really cheering for Charles and Amy. Books rarely make me cry, but this one brought tears to my eyes, it was very touching. Ms. Harmon is a gifted writer, and can make you see what she is writing about. You feel as if you are right there with the characters, you feel their emotions, their humaness. Highly recommended for anyone who loves a good ol' romantic read.