Wicked Loving Lies

Rating:
Summary: Just too much
Review: As a young adult, I enjoyed Rosemary Rogers books, and when I saw this book in the library, I realized I had never read it. I was very disappointed and no longer understand what I enjoyed in her books. As mentioned in other reviews, rape was just too common a theme in this story. I don't find that to be an escapist theme, I find it distasteful. By the time I got to the part where Marisa becomes a slave, I had to put the book down and just shake my head. It was like reading a soap opera...something I've never enjoyed. I did finish the book, but I think from now on, I will stick to authors I currently enjoy, such as Julia Quinn and Nicole Jordan.

Rating:
Summary: Wicked? Maybe! Love this Story, No Lie!
Review: First to the critiques: This is a fictional piece we're discussing, not yesterday's front page headline of events that happened to a young girl down the street!! Lighten up & enjoy this novel as it's intended to be. However, pay close attention to negative remarks if you are faint of heart & prefer Harlequin or simpleton short stories from a romance magazine. Should you love to surrender to the impossibilities & improbablilities that all romance novels present, to passion & lust which are semi-shocking, if you can place yourself in a different era without screaming "women's lib," then this book is a MUST READ! I first read this work approximately 20 yrs ago (recommended by my mother!). Again 5 yrs later and again some yrs after that. As I matured, so did my love for this book. Save Kathleen Woodiwiss' "A Rose in Winter," there is not a better romance novel out there. Wicked Loving Lies displays more than romance..there is tyranny, adventure, anquish, excitement, suffering and love that is sweet, bittersweet, bold & brazen. It is most unique & could very easily fit into a classification all it's own. Is it all so "wicked?" You bet it is and well worth.

Rating:
Summary: Just too much
Review: First to the critiques: This is a fictional piece we're discussing, not yesterday's front page headline of events that happened to a young girl down the street!! Lighten up & enjoy this novel as it's intended to be. However, pay close attention to negative remarks if you are faint of heart & prefer Harlequin or simpleton short stories from a romance magazine. Should you love to surrender to the impossibilities & improbablilities that all romance novels present, to passion & lust which are semi-shocking, if you can place yourself in a different era without screaming "women's lib," then this book is a MUST READ! I first read this work approximately 20 yrs ago (recommended by my mother!). Again 5 yrs later and again some yrs after that. As I matured, so did my love for this book. Save Kathleen Woodiwiss' "A Rose in Winter," there is not a better romance novel out there. Wicked Loving Lies displays more than romance..there is tyranny, adventure, anquish, excitement, suffering and love that is sweet, bittersweet, bold & brazen. It is most unique & could very easily fit into a classification all it's own. Is it all so "wicked?" You bet it is and well worth.

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Summary: Sexual abuse, not romance
Review: The main character is repeatedly raped by the "hero" of this novel who starts off by keeping her as a sex slave and then becomes a victim again and again in place after place. Ms. Rogers seems to equate placing rape in exotic locations with romance and adventure - not even. Read only if you're into bondage and abuse. Very, very, very, very, bad

Rating:
Summary: Wickedly Wonderful
Review: This book is absolutely to die for. It is not your typical sweet and gentle love story, but a more realistic gritty full of angst, passionate tale. Some people criticize Rogers for her "forceful" sex scenes, saying that rape is not romantic, but to me, it seems as though Dominic, though wary of love, cannot control his feelings when it comes to Marisa and expresses those uncontainable desires by forcing himself on her, but don't get me wrong, she enjoys every moment of it and so do I. I mean, the man is so controled with everyone else that his inablity to control his desires with Marisa makes it even hotter. The story keeps you guessing, rooting for what you know is best for the both of them, and once you start reading it is hard to put down. For those of you that like a sweet, predictable, polite romance reads, stick with other writers. But if you are like me and appreciate love that is dragged through the mud, and lovers that struggle through conflict, who still have an intense burning desire for one another after it is all over then read this book and thank me later. It is among my top three favorite historical romance novels, including RR Sweet, Savage Love and Kathleen Woodiwiss's The Wolf and the Dove

Rating:
Summary: Wickedly Wonderful
Review: This book is absolutely to die for. It is not your typical sweet and gentle love story, but a more realistic gritty full of angst, passionate tale. Some people criticize Rogers for her "forceful" sex scenes, saying that rape is not romantic, but to me, it seems as though Dominic, though wary of love, cannot control his feelings when it comes to Marisa and expresses those uncontainable desires by forcing himself on her, but don't get me wrong, she enjoys every moment of it and so do I. I mean, the man is so controled with everyone else that his inablity to control his desires with Marisa makes it even hotter. The story keeps you guessing, rooting for what you know is best for the both of them, and once you start reading it is hard to put down. For those of you that like a sweet, predictable, polite romance reads, stick with other writers. But if you are like me and appreciate love that is dragged through the mud, and lovers that struggle through conflict, who still have an intense burning desire for one another after it is all over then read this book and thank me later. It is among my top three favorite historical romance novels, including RR Sweet, Savage Love and Kathleen Woodiwiss's The Wolf and the Dove

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Summary: wat an impact!!
Review: this book is the most unforgettable ive ever read among romantic fiction!and ofcourse judith mcnaughts perfect.but this book really left me gasping!!n i was in tenth grade for cryin out loud!!a must read for every reader who even remotely enjoys historical or even otherwise romantic fiction.....marissa n dominic are pbbly the most unconventional of romantic pairs n their encounters r positively wicked!! but their journey thru love by rosemary rogers is simply amazing!

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Summary: One star, one word: Gross!
Review: This book is unique because it has NO hero or heroine, just main characters who aren't the least bit likable. The man never woos or makes love to his girl, just rapes her. The title is partly right - it's WICKED alright. Wonder if this writer even likes women because all she does is brutalize her female characters. Avoid, avoid, avoid


Rating:
Summary: BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: This is a sequel to the book Sweet Savage Love, and there are 3 more books that follow this one.
I have read them all but the last one about their kids, and I still don't know why I did it. These are probably the most STRESSFUL and disturbing books I have ever read. I absolutely HATED the main characters. Steve is the worst hero of any book ever, and Ginny is the biggest (...)of any character or any person I have ever read or met in my life. The list of misfortune of these people is insurmountable, and highly unlikely. Rape was a main staple in these books, and not my idea of erotica or fun. It was distasteful. I guess I just kept reading the sequels hoping they would get better, but they did not. Ginny and Steve are by far the worst parents on earth, and the most unlikeable people, IMO.

Rating:
Summary: Horrible
Review: This was my first R. Rogers book that I have read. I thouhgt that the book was horrible. The whole book centered around rape and abuse. I felt absolutely terrible after reading this book. I have another one of her books to read "A Reckless Encounter," and I do hope that it is much better. I do not recommend this book to anyone.