Some Enchanted Evening CD

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Summary: A SWEETLY REGAL READING
Review: And you thought the princess and the pea had problems! . They were as nothing compared to challenges faced by the three young royals in Christina Dodd's period romance, the first in a planned trilogy.

Listeners learn quite quickly that being to the manor born is no guarantee of a cushy life as three sisters, princesses, are forced to leave their home country when revolution breaks out. However, they do not live in peace as they're chased by those who want to kill them. It's the 1700s, not a time for princesses to be alone. Nonetheless, Clarice attempts to take care of her sisters by starting a cosmetic business, selling face creams to women in the villages they pass through.

There's little hope for any other females who have designs on handsome hunk Robert MacKenzie when he sees the beautiful Clarice ride into town. He is smitten, and invites her to visit him at his manor house......need we say more? If you know Christina Dodd, you know that romance and intrigue ensue.

Elizabeth Sastre gives a sweetly regal performance as the story of Clarice and Robert unfolds. She has a breathy innocence in her voice that brings the young princess to life.

- Gail Cooke

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Summary: 2 1/2 stars: Not so bad, and yet, not so good either
Review: Christina Dodd has written a number of sexy, witty, emotional, memorable reads over the last decade or so; but unfortunately, Some Enchanted Evening is not one of them. I had high expectations regarding this novel; not only because of the author, but because the premise was so neat, and it sounded a bit like Sleeping Beauty--my favorite fairy tale.

Clarice and Robert were very underdeveloped, the pacing was very slow, the villain/Robert's goal was very, very weak, and the love scenes between the two were way too early and way too unbelievable. They'd only met two-three days ago, as I recall, Clarice wishes to go home, she's forever spouting about being a princess, yet she sleeps with a man she barely even knows.

Robert's character was irratic--I never knew who he was enough to feel any emotion for him, and his hazily described past. His immediate plan to use Clarice for his own personal vendetta became tiresome after a while, and then, the vendetta he wished upon his enemy was a big let-down;it wasn't even that dramatic, after all of the build-up about it.

Plus; this series has remarkable similarities to Connie Brockway's Rose Hunters Trilogy: in the fact that they both features three impoverished sisters, are set within the early years of the nineteenth century. This book in particular was similar to My Seduction: heroine wanting to gain back her heritage through patronage of someone, a battle-weary hero who was betrayed by a comrade, and it's set in Scotland.

If you're a die-hard Dodd fan, you'll probably read this book regardless of reviews, but if you've never read her, this isn't a book to start with. I personally recommend "In My Wildest Dreams" or "Rules of Attraction"

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Summary: I adored this book!
Review: Christina Dodd is in top form with this one! I always love "royalty romances" anyway and this is one of the best plus a promising beginning to a new series. I thought Princess Clarice was a wonderful heroine because she was smart and funny and her "make-up" lessons for the other women are priceless (and timeless! I picked up a few tips myself.) I thought Robert was one of the most winning heroes ever, so real and so sexy. I couldn't blame Clarice for falling for him because I fell for him too. I can't wait to read more about the "Lost Princesses". Here's to hoping they all find the love they deserve!

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Summary: Good Story, but it didn't flow well due to bad writing.
Review: I did like the story but it didn't flow very well. I noticed that Ms. Dodd makes a lot of little errors that prevents her books from being perfect. For this book it didn't make sense that Clarice would announce to the village that she is a princess if she is suppose to be in hiding from assasins. I mean really, if you are in hiding and afraid of being assasinated would you really let complete strangers know that you were a princess in exile? Also, Clarice doesn't want to go to the ball because she doesn't want the wrong people to recognize her; but then she announces to everyone in town and to the house guests that she is a princess. Realistically, word would reach all across that there was a lady around claiming to be a princess. I mean come on, let's make this flow a little better by making it a more realistic. I do understand that this book is a work of fiction but it is focusing on an era (circa 1808) that did exist and individuals just does not go around and annoucing that they are a princess in exile, especially if they are trying to hide from assasins. Wouldn't you agree fellow readers?

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Summary: This is an enchanting book!
Review: I loved this book! Robert was so sexy and more like a "real man" than a lot of romance heroes. Clarice was a strong woman and he loved her for that strength. I can't wait for the next book in this series because I want to find out what happens to the rest of the "Lost Princesses"!

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Summary: I loved this book!
Review: I thought this was a perfect book to read on a summer evening -- sexy, fun and a great read. I was looking for something to take me out of the dumps, and I remember liking a Christine Dodd book before. But this one was better, I could see why they made it a hardcover. It was worth the money!

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Summary: Another good Dodd Story
Review: I've read nearly every Dodd book. While I would not call this her "best," it was an enjoyable read. The hero, Robert, is a little colder than most, but he warms up. The old men were priceless. All of the reasoning was not perfect -- but I can suspend my belief and enjoy a good passionate novel like this. I look forward to the other books in the series.

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Summary: I wish I was a princess in one of Christina Dodd's books
Review: I've read RUNAWAY PRINCESS and SOMEDAY MY PRINCE, and her princesses always face incredible problems resourcefully and bravely (sometimes not so bravely inside) and they get the best guys in romance. It's Christina Dodd's heroes who really work, this strong alpha guys who start out being overbearing and by the end of the book the heroine has brought him to his knees. That's why I want to be a princess in Christna Dodd's books. I want one of those guys.

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Summary: Splendid Read!
Review: Lately, I've had difficulty reading past the first chapters of the books I bring home from the store or library -- I've become "disenchanted" with the offerings. In contrast, this newest book by Dodd held my attention, is fast-paced, and of course has a fairy-tale ending. I especially liked the hero and heroine. Clarice is strong, but not cold; Robert is strong, cold, but then thaws -- nicely. I disagree with the review which states that Robert seems to force Clarice into love-making. She clearly wants and enjoys each of their sensual encounters, and is even the aggressor at times. I think the whole story is wonderfully written, flows beautifully, and definitely has the reader (me) waiting for Amy's story, which will hopefully arrive soon!

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Summary: Some Enchanted Book
Review: Lord Robert blackmails Princess Clarice to help him get vengence against a dishonest English officer in Scotland after she is nearly run out of town for scamming an English magistrate. I really loved the premise for this series and the fun plot of this first book and I can hardly wait for the rest of the little princesses stories. Ms Dodd has such a wry, fun and sexy voice and tells a fast paced story better than any romance author out there.