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Summary: Pleasant read, but not a lot of depth
Review: A pleasant, humorous read, but not a lot of depth or emotion in the plot.
The hero, Cameron Scott, is an actor filming a children's movie in New Orleans. The heroine, Jonni DeVries, own the house where the filming is taking place. The story goes like this: the hero and heroine meet, they fall in love, they get married. That is about the extent of the plot. There is no conflict keeping the two lovers apart, no drama, no emotional zingers or villains trying to sabotage their budding romance. I kept waiting for a crisis to loom over their sweet and steady courtship, but one never appeared.
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Summary: Pleasant read, but not a lot of depth
Review: A pleasant, humorous read, but not a lot of depth or emotion in the plot.
The hero, Cameron Scott, is an actor filming a children's movie in New Orleans. The heroine, Jonni DeVries, own the house where the filming is taking place. The story goes like this: the hero and heroine meet, they fall in love, they get married. That is about the extent of the plot. There is no conflict keeping the two lovers apart, no drama, no emotional zingers or villains trying to sabotage their budding romance. I kept waiting for a crisis to loom over their sweet and steady courtship, but one never appeared.
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Summary: Flat and Emotionless Read
Review: I have enjoyed all the previous Hailey North books, but this one is a disappointment to me. It's very flat all the way through. I never got the sense of passion or love or any other kind of emotion. I just couldn't get a handle on either the hero or the heroine. And the little girl was a tad on the brat side. Plus she spoke far too maturely for a 5 year old. I know many small children and not a single one is so tuned into the adults around them as this one. I didn't follow the transition of either h/h in their supposed personality and emotional growth. I was looking forward to this book as I loved Daffy and Hunter in "Dear Love Doctor". But this book is too boring and emotionless for me. I wish I'd waited to buy it at a used book store or get it from the library but I couldn't. I know all authors have periods where they produce a book not up to their usual standards. I sincerely hope this is Ms. North's. I'm looking forward to the next one. I know she can do better than this!
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Summary: Mundane Story with Unlikable Heroine
Review: Jonquil "Jonni" DeVries is trying to deal with the blow life has handed her. Her husband died in an auto accident a year ago, leaving her and their five-year-old daughter to deal with the loss. Jonni has coped by isolating herself, overeating, and dwelling on the very real possibility her husband had been cheating on her, prior to his death. At the suggestion of her twin sister, Jonni agrees to allow a children's movie to be filmed in her New Orleans mansion. The star of the movie is none other than Hollywood's reigning action hero heartthrob, Cameron Scott. Cameron has always thrived on life in the fast lane, taking advantage of what women all too willingly offer him. But recently he's realized just how empty his life is, and has begun thinking of a home and family of his own. When he meets Jonni, he's instantly attracted to her, even though she's nothing like the women he normally associates with. But will gun-shy Jonni believe Cameron may actually want to settle down with her? I've been trying out books lately by authors I've not read before, and I have to say I'm not having much luck. I just couldn't get into this story, and by chapter ten or eleven I began skimming to get through the remainder of the book. I couldn't really identify with the heroine, and found her rather annoying and unlikable. She's rich, doesn't have to work for a living, and seems to stay home quite a lot. But she needs to hire a live-in nanny to care for her five-year-old child? And I really grew tired of her dwelling on her late husband's fidelity, or as it turned out, his lack thereof. For the most part, I did like the hero, but overall I found both their characters lacking depth. And therefore, I didn't feel an emotional connection with them or their story. In fact, the story came across as being forced. I will give credit for the highly erotic love scenes, but that's not enough to redeem this book, or make it worth reading.
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Summary: Mundane Story with Unlikable Heroine
Review: Jonquil "Jonni" DeVries is trying to deal with the blow life has handed her. Her husband died in an auto accident a year ago, leaving her and their five-year-old daughter to deal with the loss. Jonni has coped by isolating herself, overeating, and dwelling on the very real possibility her husband had been cheating on her, prior to his death. At the suggestion of her twin sister, Jonni agrees to allow a children's movie to be filmed in her New Orleans mansion. The star of the movie is none other than Hollywood's reigning action hero heartthrob, Cameron Scott. Cameron has always thrived on life in the fast lane, taking advantage of what women all too willingly offer him. But recently he's realized just how empty his life is, and has begun thinking of a home and family of his own. When he meets Jonni, he's instantly attracted to her, even though she's nothing like the women he normally associates with. But will gun-shy Jonni believe Cameron may actually want to settle down with her? I've been trying out books lately by authors I've not read before, and I have to say I'm not having much luck. I just couldn't get into this story, and by chapter ten or eleven I began skimming to get through the remainder of the book. I couldn't really identify with the heroine, and found her rather annoying and unlikable. She's rich, doesn't have to work for a living, and seems to stay home quite a lot. But she needs to hire a live-in nanny to care for her five-year-old child? And I really grew tired of her dwelling on her late husband's fidelity, or as it turned out, his lack thereof. For the most part, I did like the hero, but overall I found both their characters lacking depth. And therefore, I didn't feel an emotional connection with them or their story. In fact, the story came across as being forced. I will give credit for the highly erotic love scenes, but that's not enough to redeem this book, or make it worth reading.
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Summary: A fun read but not up to author's usual standard
Review: New Orleans socialite Jonni Landry DeVries wonders why she did it. It was obviously a moment of lunacy that made her open her mansion to a Hollywood film crew. Jonni has spent the past year in mourning, but not for her deceased philandering spouse. Instead she grieves what he did to her once vibrant personality so that Jonni has not recently helped in the care of their five-year-old child, let alone nurturing her daughter. The tabloids love following Cameron Scott, the star of the children's film being made on location in Jonni's home. Known for his womanizing ways, Cameron and Jonni are attracted to one another. However, she refuses to get involved with another bad boy while all he wants is the role of a lifetime starring with her. Though quite engaging at times due mostly to the hero, readers will be hard pressed to find any empathy towards the lead female protagonist. Not only is Jonni wallowing, but also ignoring her child leaves her open to animosity as a worthless rich bi*ch. Still, Scott is a delightful character and somewhat carries the tale with some help by the daughter of his beloved. He is a hunk who somehow manages to break through Jonni's barrier of self-pity. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: A fun read but not up to author's usual standard
Review: New Orleans socialite Jonni Landry DeVries wonders why she did it. It was obviously a moment of lunacy that made her open her mansion to a Hollywood film crew. Jonni has spent the past year in mourning, but not for her deceased philandering spouse. Instead she grieves what he did to her once vibrant personality so that Jonni has not recently helped in the care of their five-year-old child, let alone nurturing her daughter. The tabloids love following Cameron Scott, the star of the children's film being made on location in Jonni's home. Known for his womanizing ways, Cameron and Jonni are attracted to one another. However, she refuses to get involved with another bad boy while all he wants is the role of a lifetime starring with her. Though quite engaging at times due mostly to the hero, readers will be hard pressed to find any empathy towards the lead female protagonist. Not only is Jonni wallowing, but also ignoring her child leaves her open to animosity as a worthless rich bi*ch. Still, Scott is a delightful character and somewhat carries the tale with some help by the daughter of his beloved. He is a hunk who somehow manages to break through Jonni's barrier of self-pity. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Another Winner From Hailey North!
Review: Opposites Attract is a sexy, fast-paced, laugh-a-minute winner from Hailey North. I devoured it in one sitting. It's definitely a keeper!
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Summary: Another Winner From Hailey North!
Review: Opposites Attract is a sexy, fast-paced, laugh-a-minute winner from Hailey North. I devoured it in one sitting. It's definitely a keeper!
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Summary: One of the best books I have ever read!!!!
Review: Thank you so much Hailey North for this wonderful read. With this steamy and witty book you have definitely helped to get my summer off to a kicking start! I cannot wait for your next one!
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