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Summary: Humorous Regency romance
Review: William Taggert was on his way home from the colonies when he broke the nose of the mayor's son and landed in gaol. The next morning, Lady Melisande Moorseby, known in these parts as the "She-devil", offers William a deal. She will get him released from jail if he would play the part of her husband for three-four weeks. Seeing this as the fastest way back home, William agrees. As the newlyweds play their various roles to trick her grandfather so her sister can marry, they begin to fall in love. William decides he wants to stay married to Melisande and will do anything to insure that happens. He begins a seduction campaign that ends with his abduction of her. Though the lady has tamed the tiger, he has not successfully completed his quest to get her to stop wanting temporary marriage. TIGER BY THE TAIL showcases the talent of Casey Claybourne who provides readers with a humorous historical romance. The enjoyable story line never slows down for even one page. The lead protagonists are a charming duo struggling with the impact that love has on their original arrangement. Ms. Claybourne knows how to create a delightful Regency romance. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Hold That Tiger!
Review: I absolutely loved this book! This was the first Claybourne book I had read, but have just ordered all the rest of her books from Amazon. Great heroine and hero. Truly entertaining, and not at all like Johanna Lindsay, who I also find boring sometimes.
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Summary: Hold That Tiger!
Review: I absolutely loved this book! This was the first Claybourne book I had read, but have just ordered all the rest of her books from Amazon. Great heroine and hero. Truly entertaining, and not at all like Johanna Lindsay, who I also find boring sometimes.
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Summary: Funny, fast-paced! Terrific Characters!
Review: I had the chance to get an early peek at this book, and it is truly wonderful. I found myself smiling from page one until the very end. You will love the devil-may-care hero, Will, and the equally entertaining Melisande. Ms. Claybourne has done an oustanding job. I love her sense of humor and the way she tells a story. If you're looking for a fun, lighthearted romance with truly appealing characters, buy this book!
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Summary: Engaging writing, fun heroine, but...
Review: I read this book in one sitting, which speaks well for the pacing and the writer's voice. There's not much original about this marriage of convinience tale but Claybourne tells it with plenty of wit and humor. Melisande is a fun and endearing heroine. William is missing some important details - why did he run away to America and such. I'll hold on to my copy of this book for now and be happy to lend it to a friend, but I won't fret if it doesn't come back.
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Summary: Engaging writing, fun heroine, but...
Review: I read this book in one sitting, which speaks well for the pacing and the writer's voice. There's not much original about this marriage of convinience tale but Claybourne tells it with plenty of wit and humor. Melisande is a fun and endearing heroine. William is missing some important details - why did he run away to America and such. I'll hold on to my copy of this book for now and be happy to lend it to a friend, but I won't fret if it doesn't come back.
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Summary: Hilariously funny!
Review: Melisande is such a lovable charater. You can see why Will is attracted to her from the beginning. I love a book that makes me laugh out loud, when reading it. This is most definitely one of those books! Ms. Claybourne has a quick wit, and a quirky sense of humor. Definitely a great read. I can not wait for her next book!
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Summary: So So
Review: OK I guess I'm in the minority here, but I just could not get into this book... After reading the first chapter of Tiger by the Tail, I was very impressed and excited. Ms Claiborne's writing style was witty, and the interactions between Melisande and the goalkeeper Mr. Bell was delightful. The part about the "She-Devil of Mooresby Hall" was a hoot, and Mr. Bell's reaction to the She-Devil's offer of marriage was one terrific piece of writing. After reading only a few pages of the book I was well and truly "hooked", so I settled in for a long night of reading. Unfortunately, my enthusiasm for the book began to fade as the character of William Tiger Taggart took shape. After a few chapters I started getting irritated with this Will person, and after a few more I really started to dislike him. I found him conniving and underhanded, and mercenary to an extreme. About halfway through the book William's financial predicament is explained and Ms Claybourne starts to accentuate Will's more redeeming qualities, but unfortunately I never got over my initial dislike of Will. I also found that there were a lot of loose ends in the book and a lot of actions that were not completely explained. I can't go into too much detail without giving away the story, but I never really understood why Will left Scotland or why he came back. Another compliant I have about the book was the abrupt ending. It took 295 pages of text to develop the problems, conflicts and misunderstandings between the characters, and FOUR pages to resolve everything. Frankly I felt a little cheated. The Epilogue was also painfully brief (a little over a page) and uninformative. I would have like to know if the distillery succeeded, did Wildcat go back to America, did the prison reform experiment work, was Melisande brother able to manage the estate on his own, did Sister Maggie ever visit again, did the people of Devonshire miss the She-Devil?
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Summary: So So
Review: OK I guess I'm in the minority here, but I just could not get into this book... After reading the first chapter of Tiger by the Tail, I was very impressed and excited. Ms Claiborne's writing style was witty, and the interactions between Melisande and the goalkeeper Mr. Bell was delightful. The part about the "She-Devil of Mooresby Hall" was a hoot, and Mr. Bell's reaction to the She-Devil's offer of marriage was one terrific piece of writing. After reading only a few pages of the book I was well and truly "hooked", so I settled in for a long night of reading. Unfortunately, my enthusiasm for the book began to fade as the character of William Tiger Taggart took shape. After a few chapters I started getting irritated with this Will person, and after a few more I really started to dislike him. I found him conniving and underhanded, and mercenary to an extreme. About halfway through the book William's financial predicament is explained and Ms Claybourne starts to accentuate Will's more redeeming qualities, but unfortunately I never got over my initial dislike of Will. I also found that there were a lot of loose ends in the book and a lot of actions that were not completely explained. I can't go into too much detail without giving away the story, but I never really understood why Will left Scotland or why he came back. Another compliant I have about the book was the abrupt ending. It took 295 pages of text to develop the problems, conflicts and misunderstandings between the characters, and FOUR pages to resolve everything. Frankly I felt a little cheated. The Epilogue was also painfully brief (a little over a page) and uninformative. I would have like to know if the distillery succeeded, did Wildcat go back to America, did the prison reform experiment work, was Melisande brother able to manage the estate on his own, did Sister Maggie ever visit again, did the people of Devonshire miss the She-Devil?
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Summary: Not so bad and not so good either
Review: This book read like a Johanna Lindsey book. Alot of cutesy stuff but kind of boring and dry. Not very sensual.
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