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by C.A. Belmond
ISBN: 0451224051
Paperback: 384 pages
Condition: Used: Like New
Comments: Sold with pride. This is a previously unread copy pulled from our shelves. It is rated as like new because it may have light shelf wear.
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CLASSIC CHICK-LIT WITH A FLAIR
Rating  (3)
Date: 2009-07-16
Ever wonder what it would be like to suddenly inherit enough money to be able to do anything you wanted? How about a villa in France, a classic car, and a good looking lawyer boyfriend named Jeremy with a sizeable inheritance of his own thrown in for good measure? Sounds like a win-win situation, doesn't it? Just ask Penelope Nichols, heroine of A RATHER CURIOUS ENGAGEMENT who has come into this windfall courtesy of her Great Aunt Pen and she might tell you that the grass is not always greener.
The story is narrated by Penny and told from her perspective. Of course, as we all know, nothing in life is absolutely perfect, so of course there are a few rather pesky flies in the ointment. First there is Jeremy's ex-wife, Lydia, a master manipulator and a real pro at insinuating herself into his new life with Penny. Then there is Cousin Rollo. Is he basically a nice guy seeking a way to redeem himself for prior transgressions or is he a greedy little user, following in his mother's footsteps?
When Jeremy suggests that he and Penny pool some of their assets and "SPLURGE" on a 1920's yacht that has come up for auction, our co-inheritors find themselves involved in a rather unusual mystery involving a missing cast metal aquamanilia called The Beethoven Lion. Their search for the Lion and the truth concerning its beginnings takes them from London to Nice to a visit with a Count living in a castle on Lake Como and finally to the island of Corsica where all becomes clear.
This book is a joy to read, and an educational experience. Prior to reading C.A. Belmond's novel, I had no idea what an "aquamanilia" was, nor was I familiar with Isola Comacina, the only island on Lake Como......and who knew that Barbarossa was really the German King, Frederick the First. Not I, I can assure you.
This is no great epic like War and Peace, but if you enjoy books featuring light romance, a bit of mystery and a story that carries you off to far away places, you should definitely consider moving A RATHER CURIOUS ENGAGEMENT to the top of your reading list. 3 ½ stars
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A Rather Engaging Read
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-08-04
8 out of 8 customers found this reveiw helpful
What's not to like about C.A. Belmond's new romantic novel, A Rather Curious Engagement? I was hooked by the end of the first page. The author wastes no time plunging us directly into the action, developing a sense of intrigue, and creating an aura of the exotic. Not until the second chapter do we learn the name of the main character, or how she inherited a huge fortune and began forging plans with Jeremy, a nominal cousin and her co-inheritor.
What fun to get a first-hand view of the experience of Penny Nichols, whose spunk and sass counterbalance pure sweetness as she simultaneously grapples with the logistics of learning to responsibly manage a huge fortune, follow her heart into a developing relationship with Jeremy , determine her professional future, and pursue breathtaking adventure.
Following Penny and Jeremy between London, Nice, Antibbes, VilleFranche, Lake Como, and Corsica, Belmond gives enough descriptive detail to make these places come alive for readers without overplaying the exotic locales. Each delicious vista is intimately connected to the plot, seen through the narrow focus of Penny's dedication to purpose. Belmond uses the same economy of words in scenes featuring Jeremy's upper-crust friends. His ex-wife-from-hell merits more attention, as she connives in ever more creative ways to sabotage the developing relationship, and adds suspense to the story.
I doubt I ever would have heard of aquamanilia, Corsican mazzeri, or corniche roads if I had not read this book. Nor would I have such a clear sense of the work involved in restoring and operating a premium vintage yacht. And I am unlikely to visit the elegant interior of an occupied castle on the shores of Lake Como. Learning about new things is always a bonus in a book.
A Rather Curious Engagement is a delightful summer read--fun, light, and something you can pass through the generations. With the lack of sex scenes (although Penny and Jeremy share quarters, there's no behavior racier than a kiss) and violence (nobody died!), this book is appropriate for anyone from teenagers to great-grandmothers.
by Sharon Lippincott
for Story Circle Book Reviews
reviewing books by, for, and about women
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Sleuths on a yacht
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-07-18
4 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
Penny and Jeremy are the kind of couple you'd like to buy the house next door. Pleasant, honorable and (good grief, will I really use this word?) plucky, they advance their relationship while solving "problems". What do you do when you inherit a boatload of money? Buy the boat, of course, and solve the mystery that comes free of charge. Blissfully, we are able to follow their romance without following them into the bedroom. As sleuths, they remind me a bit of Agatha Christie's Tommy and Tuppence, a couple unashamedly fond of each other while keeping up a feisty dialogue. If you are a fan of Dame Agatha, you will enjoy what I hope will be a lengthy series.
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entertaining sequel
Rating  (4)
Date: 2008-07-03
4 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
Since becoming an American -heiress (see A Rather Lovely Inheritance), Penny Nichols has seen her lifestyle radically change. She lives in a luxurious London apartment, weekends in France, has a classic automobile and enjoys living with her flatmate Jeremy.
However, on the down side is everyone wants a handout so Penny is constantly being accosted by gigolos, paparazzi, sales people and even a former wife. Penny the snoop and Jeremy the legalese decide to have a big summer fling before putting their money aside for the year to live somewhat normal. They attend an auction on the French Riviera where they buy a 1920s yacht only to have someone boat-jack it and damage it when it is found. Unable to resist the former freelancer investigates the theft which leads them to the previous owner, Count Hubert von Norbert, in Lake Como, Italy and a fifth of Beethoven (without Walter Murphy and the Big Apple Band to guide them).
This is a rather entertaining sequel as the adventures of an American heiress in Europe continue. Penny and Jeremy are wonderful dodging gold-diggers, con artists, and peddlers when they just want a little fun before deciding what to do with their nouveau riches. Instead they end up playing amateur sleuths tracking the mystery of the purloined yacht which leads them into all sorts of other escapades including a centuries old still burning continental feud. Fans will relish the return of Penny and Jeremy as they tour Europe.
Harriet Klausner
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by C.A. Belmond
ISBN: 0451224051
Paperback: 384 pages
Condition: Used: Like New
Comments: Sold with pride. This is a previously unread copy pulled from our shelves. It is rated as like new because it may have light shelf wear.
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CLASSIC CHICK-LIT WITH A FLAIR
Rating (3)
Date: 2009-07-16
Ever wonder what it would be like to suddenly inherit enough money to be able to do anything you wanted? How about a villa in France, a classic car, and a good looking lawyer boyfriend named Jeremy with a sizeable inheritance of his own thrown in for good measure? Sounds like a win-win situation, doesn't it? Just ask Penelope Nichols, heroine of A RATHER CURIOUS ENGAGEMENT who has come into this windfall courtesy of her Great Aunt Pen and she might tell you that the grass is not always greener.
The story is narrated by Penny and told from her perspective. Of course, as we all know, nothing in life is absolutely perfect, so of course there are a few rather pesky flies in the ointment. First there is Jeremy's ex-wife, Lydia, a master manipulator and a real pro at insinuating herself into his new life with Penny. Then there is Cousin Rollo. Is he basically a nice guy seeking a way to redeem himself for prior transgressions or is he a greedy little user, following in his mother's footsteps?
When Jeremy suggests that he and Penny pool some of their assets and "SPLURGE" on a 1920's yacht that has come up for auction, our co-inheritors find themselves involved in a rather unusual mystery involving a missing cast metal aquamanilia called The Beethoven Lion. Their search for the Lion and the truth concerning its beginnings takes them from London to Nice to a visit with a Count living in a castle on Lake Como and finally to the island of Corsica where all becomes clear.
This book is a joy to read, and an educational experience. Prior to reading C.A. Belmond's novel, I had no idea what an "aquamanilia" was, nor was I familiar with Isola Comacina, the only island on Lake Como......and who knew that Barbarossa was really the German King, Frederick the First. Not I, I can assure you.
This is no great epic like War and Peace, but if you enjoy books featuring light romance, a bit of mystery and a story that carries you off to far away places, you should definitely consider moving A RATHER CURIOUS ENGAGEMENT to the top of your reading list. 3 ½ stars
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A Rather Engaging Read
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-08-04
8 out of 8 customers found this reveiw helpful
What's not to like about C.A. Belmond's new romantic novel, A Rather Curious Engagement? I was hooked by the end of the first page. The author wastes no time plunging us directly into the action, developing a sense of intrigue, and creating an aura of the exotic. Not until the second chapter do we learn the name of the main character, or how she inherited a huge fortune and began forging plans with Jeremy, a nominal cousin and her co-inheritor.
What fun to get a first-hand view of the experience of Penny Nichols, whose spunk and sass counterbalance pure sweetness as she simultaneously grapples with the logistics of learning to responsibly manage a huge fortune, follow her heart into a developing relationship with Jeremy , determine her professional future, and pursue breathtaking adventure.
Following Penny and Jeremy between London, Nice, Antibbes, VilleFranche, Lake Como, and Corsica, Belmond gives enough descriptive detail to make these places come alive for readers without overplaying the exotic locales. Each delicious vista is intimately connected to the plot, seen through the narrow focus of Penny's dedication to purpose. Belmond uses the same economy of words in scenes featuring Jeremy's upper-crust friends. His ex-wife-from-hell merits more attention, as she connives in ever more creative ways to sabotage the developing relationship, and adds suspense to the story.
I doubt I ever would have heard of aquamanilia, Corsican mazzeri, or corniche roads if I had not read this book. Nor would I have such a clear sense of the work involved in restoring and operating a premium vintage yacht. And I am unlikely to visit the elegant interior of an occupied castle on the shores of Lake Como. Learning about new things is always a bonus in a book.
A Rather Curious Engagement is a delightful summer read--fun, light, and something you can pass through the generations. With the lack of sex scenes (although Penny and Jeremy share quarters, there's no behavior racier than a kiss) and violence (nobody died!), this book is appropriate for anyone from teenagers to great-grandmothers.
by Sharon Lippincott
for Story Circle Book Reviews
reviewing books by, for, and about women
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Sleuths on a yacht
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-07-18
4 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
Penny and Jeremy are the kind of couple you'd like to buy the house next door. Pleasant, honorable and (good grief, will I really use this word?) plucky, they advance their relationship while solving "problems". What do you do when you inherit a boatload of money? Buy the boat, of course, and solve the mystery that comes free of charge. Blissfully, we are able to follow their romance without following them into the bedroom. As sleuths, they remind me a bit of Agatha Christie's Tommy and Tuppence, a couple unashamedly fond of each other while keeping up a feisty dialogue. If you are a fan of Dame Agatha, you will enjoy what I hope will be a lengthy series.
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entertaining sequel
Rating (4)
Date: 2008-07-03
4 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
Since becoming an American -heiress (see A Rather Lovely Inheritance), Penny Nichols has seen her lifestyle radically change. She lives in a luxurious London apartment, weekends in France, has a classic automobile and enjoys living with her flatmate Jeremy.
However, on the down side is everyone wants a handout so Penny is constantly being accosted by gigolos, paparazzi, sales people and even a former wife. Penny the snoop and Jeremy the legalese decide to have a big summer fling before putting their money aside for the year to live somewhat normal. They attend an auction on the French Riviera where they buy a 1920s yacht only to have someone boat-jack it and damage it when it is found. Unable to resist the former freelancer investigates the theft which leads them to the previous owner, Count Hubert von Norbert, in Lake Como, Italy and a fifth of Beethoven (without Walter Murphy and the Big Apple Band to guide them).
This is a rather entertaining sequel as the adventures of an American heiress in Europe continue. Penny and Jeremy are wonderful dodging gold-diggers, con artists, and peddlers when they just want a little fun before deciding what to do with their nouveau riches. Instead they end up playing amateur sleuths tracking the mystery of the purloined yacht which leads them into all sorts of other escapades including a centuries old still burning continental feud. Fans will relish the return of Penny and Jeremy as they tour Europe.
Harriet Klausner
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by C.A. Belmond
ISBN: 0451224051
Paperback: 384 pages
Condition: Used: Like New
Comments: Sold with pride. This is a previously unread copy pulled from our store shelves. It is rated as like new because it may have light shelf wear.
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CLASSIC CHICK-LIT WITH A FLAIR
Rating (3)
Date: 2009-07-16
Ever wonder what it would be like to suddenly inherit enough money to be able to do anything you wanted? How about a villa in France, a classic car, and a good looking lawyer boyfriend named Jeremy with a sizeable inheritance of his own thrown in for good measure? Sounds like a win-win situation, doesn't it? Just ask Penelope Nichols, heroine of A RATHER CURIOUS ENGAGEMENT who has come into this windfall courtesy of her Great Aunt Pen and she might tell you that the grass is not always greener.
The story is narrated by Penny and told from her perspective. Of course, as we all know, nothing in life is absolutely perfect, so of course there are a few rather pesky flies in the ointment. First there is Jeremy's ex-wife, Lydia, a master manipulator and a real pro at insinuating herself into his new life with Penny. Then there is Cousin Rollo. Is he basically a nice guy seeking a way to redeem himself for prior transgressions or is he a greedy little user, following in his mother's footsteps?
When Jeremy suggests that he and Penny pool some of their assets and "SPLURGE" on a 1920's yacht that has come up for auction, our co-inheritors find themselves involved in a rather unusual mystery involving a missing cast metal aquamanilia called The Beethoven Lion. Their search for the Lion and the truth concerning its beginnings takes them from London to Nice to a visit with a Count living in a castle on Lake Como and finally to the island of Corsica where all becomes clear.
This book is a joy to read, and an educational experience. Prior to reading C.A. Belmond's novel, I had no idea what an "aquamanilia" was, nor was I familiar with Isola Comacina, the only island on Lake Como......and who knew that Barbarossa was really the German King, Frederick the First. Not I, I can assure you.
This is no great epic like War and Peace, but if you enjoy books featuring light romance, a bit of mystery and a story that carries you off to far away places, you should definitely consider moving A RATHER CURIOUS ENGAGEMENT to the top of your reading list. 3 ½ stars
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A Rather Engaging Read
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-08-04
8 out of 8 customers found this reveiw helpful
What's not to like about C.A. Belmond's new romantic novel, A Rather Curious Engagement? I was hooked by the end of the first page. The author wastes no time plunging us directly into the action, developing a sense of intrigue, and creating an aura of the exotic. Not until the second chapter do we learn the name of the main character, or how she inherited a huge fortune and began forging plans with Jeremy, a nominal cousin and her co-inheritor.
What fun to get a first-hand view of the experience of Penny Nichols, whose spunk and sass counterbalance pure sweetness as she simultaneously grapples with the logistics of learning to responsibly manage a huge fortune, follow her heart into a developing relationship with Jeremy , determine her professional future, and pursue breathtaking adventure.
Following Penny and Jeremy between London, Nice, Antibbes, VilleFranche, Lake Como, and Corsica, Belmond gives enough descriptive detail to make these places come alive for readers without overplaying the exotic locales. Each delicious vista is intimately connected to the plot, seen through the narrow focus of Penny's dedication to purpose. Belmond uses the same economy of words in scenes featuring Jeremy's upper-crust friends. His ex-wife-from-hell merits more attention, as she connives in ever more creative ways to sabotage the developing relationship, and adds suspense to the story.
I doubt I ever would have heard of aquamanilia, Corsican mazzeri, or corniche roads if I had not read this book. Nor would I have such a clear sense of the work involved in restoring and operating a premium vintage yacht. And I am unlikely to visit the elegant interior of an occupied castle on the shores of Lake Como. Learning about new things is always a bonus in a book.
A Rather Curious Engagement is a delightful summer read--fun, light, and something you can pass through the generations. With the lack of sex scenes (although Penny and Jeremy share quarters, there's no behavior racier than a kiss) and violence (nobody died!), this book is appropriate for anyone from teenagers to great-grandmothers.
by Sharon Lippincott
for Story Circle Book Reviews
reviewing books by, for, and about women
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Sleuths on a yacht
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-07-18
4 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
Penny and Jeremy are the kind of couple you'd like to buy the house next door. Pleasant, honorable and (good grief, will I really use this word?) plucky, they advance their relationship while solving "problems". What do you do when you inherit a boatload of money? Buy the boat, of course, and solve the mystery that comes free of charge. Blissfully, we are able to follow their romance without following them into the bedroom. As sleuths, they remind me a bit of Agatha Christie's Tommy and Tuppence, a couple unashamedly fond of each other while keeping up a feisty dialogue. If you are a fan of Dame Agatha, you will enjoy what I hope will be a lengthy series.
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entertaining sequel
Rating (4)
Date: 2008-07-03
4 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
Since becoming an American -heiress (see A Rather Lovely Inheritance), Penny Nichols has seen her lifestyle radically change. She lives in a luxurious London apartment, weekends in France, has a classic automobile and enjoys living with her flatmate Jeremy.
However, on the down side is everyone wants a handout so Penny is constantly being accosted by gigolos, paparazzi, sales people and even a former wife. Penny the snoop and Jeremy the legalese decide to have a big summer fling before putting their money aside for the year to live somewhat normal. They attend an auction on the French Riviera where they buy a 1920s yacht only to have someone boat-jack it and damage it when it is found. Unable to resist the former freelancer investigates the theft which leads them to the previous owner, Count Hubert von Norbert, in Lake Como, Italy and a fifth of Beethoven (without Walter Murphy and the Big Apple Band to guide them).
This is a rather entertaining sequel as the adventures of an American heiress in Europe continue. Penny and Jeremy are wonderful dodging gold-diggers, con artists, and peddlers when they just want a little fun before deciding what to do with their nouveau riches. Instead they end up playing amateur sleuths tracking the mystery of the purloined yacht which leads them into all sorts of other escapades including a centuries old still burning continental feud. Fans will relish the return of Penny and Jeremy as they tour Europe.
Harriet Klausner
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by C.A. Belmond
ISBN: 0451224051
Paperback: 384 pages
Condition: Used: Like New
Comments: Sold with pride. This is a previously unread copy pulled from our store shelves. It is rated as like new because it may have light shelf wear.
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CLASSIC CHICK-LIT WITH A FLAIR
Rating (3)
Date: 2009-07-16
Ever wonder what it would be like to suddenly inherit enough money to be able to do anything you wanted? How about a villa in France, a classic car, and a good looking lawyer boyfriend named Jeremy with a sizeable inheritance of his own thrown in for good measure? Sounds like a win-win situation, doesn't it? Just ask Penelope Nichols, heroine of A RATHER CURIOUS ENGAGEMENT who has come into this windfall courtesy of her Great Aunt Pen and she might tell you that the grass is not always greener.
The story is narrated by Penny and told from her perspective. Of course, as we all know, nothing in life is absolutely perfect, so of course there are a few rather pesky flies in the ointment. First there is Jeremy's ex-wife, Lydia, a master manipulator and a real pro at insinuating herself into his new life with Penny. Then there is Cousin Rollo. Is he basically a nice guy seeking a way to redeem himself for prior transgressions or is he a greedy little user, following in his mother's footsteps?
When Jeremy suggests that he and Penny pool some of their assets and "SPLURGE" on a 1920's yacht that has come up for auction, our co-inheritors find themselves involved in a rather unusual mystery involving a missing cast metal aquamanilia called The Beethoven Lion. Their search for the Lion and the truth concerning its beginnings takes them from London to Nice to a visit with a Count living in a castle on Lake Como and finally to the island of Corsica where all becomes clear.
This book is a joy to read, and an educational experience. Prior to reading C.A. Belmond's novel, I had no idea what an "aquamanilia" was, nor was I familiar with Isola Comacina, the only island on Lake Como......and who knew that Barbarossa was really the German King, Frederick the First. Not I, I can assure you.
This is no great epic like War and Peace, but if you enjoy books featuring light romance, a bit of mystery and a story that carries you off to far away places, you should definitely consider moving A RATHER CURIOUS ENGAGEMENT to the top of your reading list. 3 ½ stars
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A Rather Engaging Read
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-08-04
8 out of 8 customers found this reveiw helpful
What's not to like about C.A. Belmond's new romantic novel, A Rather Curious Engagement? I was hooked by the end of the first page. The author wastes no time plunging us directly into the action, developing a sense of intrigue, and creating an aura of the exotic. Not until the second chapter do we learn the name of the main character, or how she inherited a huge fortune and began forging plans with Jeremy, a nominal cousin and her co-inheritor.
What fun to get a first-hand view of the experience of Penny Nichols, whose spunk and sass counterbalance pure sweetness as she simultaneously grapples with the logistics of learning to responsibly manage a huge fortune, follow her heart into a developing relationship with Jeremy , determine her professional future, and pursue breathtaking adventure.
Following Penny and Jeremy between London, Nice, Antibbes, VilleFranche, Lake Como, and Corsica, Belmond gives enough descriptive detail to make these places come alive for readers without overplaying the exotic locales. Each delicious vista is intimately connected to the plot, seen through the narrow focus of Penny's dedication to purpose. Belmond uses the same economy of words in scenes featuring Jeremy's upper-crust friends. His ex-wife-from-hell merits more attention, as she connives in ever more creative ways to sabotage the developing relationship, and adds suspense to the story.
I doubt I ever would have heard of aquamanilia, Corsican mazzeri, or corniche roads if I had not read this book. Nor would I have such a clear sense of the work involved in restoring and operating a premium vintage yacht. And I am unlikely to visit the elegant interior of an occupied castle on the shores of Lake Como. Learning about new things is always a bonus in a book.
A Rather Curious Engagement is a delightful summer read--fun, light, and something you can pass through the generations. With the lack of sex scenes (although Penny and Jeremy share quarters, there's no behavior racier than a kiss) and violence (nobody died!), this book is appropriate for anyone from teenagers to great-grandmothers.
by Sharon Lippincott
for Story Circle Book Reviews
reviewing books by, for, and about women
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Sleuths on a yacht
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-07-18
4 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
Penny and Jeremy are the kind of couple you'd like to buy the house next door. Pleasant, honorable and (good grief, will I really use this word?) plucky, they advance their relationship while solving "problems". What do you do when you inherit a boatload of money? Buy the boat, of course, and solve the mystery that comes free of charge. Blissfully, we are able to follow their romance without following them into the bedroom. As sleuths, they remind me a bit of Agatha Christie's Tommy and Tuppence, a couple unashamedly fond of each other while keeping up a feisty dialogue. If you are a fan of Dame Agatha, you will enjoy what I hope will be a lengthy series.
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entertaining sequel
Rating (4)
Date: 2008-07-03
4 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
Since becoming an American -heiress (see A Rather Lovely Inheritance), Penny Nichols has seen her lifestyle radically change. She lives in a luxurious London apartment, weekends in France, has a classic automobile and enjoys living with her flatmate Jeremy.
However, on the down side is everyone wants a handout so Penny is constantly being accosted by gigolos, paparazzi, sales people and even a former wife. Penny the snoop and Jeremy the legalese decide to have a big summer fling before putting their money aside for the year to live somewhat normal. They attend an auction on the French Riviera where they buy a 1920s yacht only to have someone boat-jack it and damage it when it is found. Unable to resist the former freelancer investigates the theft which leads them to the previous owner, Count Hubert von Norbert, in Lake Como, Italy and a fifth of Beethoven (without Walter Murphy and the Big Apple Band to guide them).
This is a rather entertaining sequel as the adventures of an American heiress in Europe continue. Penny and Jeremy are wonderful dodging gold-diggers, con artists, and peddlers when they just want a little fun before deciding what to do with their nouveau riches. Instead they end up playing amateur sleuths tracking the mystery of the purloined yacht which leads them into all sorts of other escapades including a centuries old still burning continental feud. Fans will relish the return of Penny and Jeremy as they tour Europe.
Harriet Klausner
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by Kristie, Leigh Maguire
ISBN: 1932993126
Paperback: 180 pages
Condition: Used: Like New
Comments: Sold with pride and shipped with confirmation for US addresses. Gently read copy in like new condition. No reading/ shelf wear.
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A Very Steamy Romp
Rating (4)
Date: 2009-05-11
When I read the author's introduction in this book I was thinking it was going to be a tame romance. Heck no. There's some threeways and a lesbian encounter in these pages. If those types of things don't turn you off then I would say give this one a try. The story moves along at a snappy pace and never gets bogged down. Even though this is the second in a series with the same characters, don't let that deter you away from it. There is enough of a recap through conversations and whatnot to give you a good idea of the first book's storyline. To me, this was one of those steamy books that I wish were more readily available.
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This in eBook Format Will Melt Your Screen!
Rating (5)
Date: 2006-01-31
Another great romance novel by Kristie!
The adventures of Marcie Treyhourne. This gal just has a way of finding excitement, erotic adventures with a splash of romance, along with a little trouble along the way. Kristie makes the characters come to life. If things got any hotter while I was reading the eBook, my laptop would have melted.
If you love romance with an erotic flair to it, you need to read Cabin Fever along with Desert Heat. Although it may be snowing outside at your house this winter, you'll be burning up after these novels.
Thanks Kristie for another exciting read!
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Fairly scorches the pages
Rating (5)
Date: 2005-11-02
0 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Marcie Treyhorne, heroine of DESERT HEAT, has been through many moves during her long marriage to Steve, whose job requires that. Always before she's adjusted and coped. But this is the first time she's left a lover behind, and it's almost more than she can handle.
Steve knows all about Jim, Marcie's lover, because admitting him as a third party in their open marriage was Steve's idea. Marcie's sadness as she tries to settle in at their new home in the mountains, though, goes beyond anything Steve expected. How can he help her get over missing Jim?
Once again the Treyhornes' bedroom action fairly scorches the pages, but this time we readers are in for more than a tale of unconventional romance. As we pass through a turning point in Marcie's life with her, the questions she asks herself seem eerily familiar.
Enjoyable resolution to what really does turn out to be the second half of a two-part tale.
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Enjoyable resolution to Marcie Treyhorne's story
Rating (5)
Date: 2005-11-01
0 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Marcie Treyhorne, heroine of DESERT HEAT, has been through many moves during her long marriage to Steve, whose job requires that. Always before she's adjusted and coped. But this is the first time she's left a lover behind, and it's almost more than she can handle.
Steve knows all about Jim, Marcie's lover, because admitting him as a third party in their open marriage was Steve's idea. Marcie's sadness as she tries to settle in at their new home in the mountains, though, goes beyond anything Steve expected. How can he help her get over missing Jim?
Once again the Treyhornes' bedroom action fairly scorches the pages, but this time we readers are in for more than a tale of unconventional romance. As we pass through a turning point in Marcie's life with her, the questions she asks herself seem eerily familiar.
Enjoyable resolution to what really does turn out to be the second half of a two-part tale.
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Snowbound escapades in the mountains
Rating (4)
Date: 2005-09-29
2 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
We first met Marcie Treyhorne in "Desert Heat", a woman who knew what she wanted and had no qualms about going after it. Happy in her marriage with Steve she is surprised at the sudden attraction she feels for her new boss, Jim and soon the two of them have invited Jim to share their lives and their bed.
But now Steve's job takes them away from the desert and into the Nevada mountains, leaving Jim behind. Marcie is so depressed, wondering how she'll ever get over the separation for it was no secret to Steve that she'd fallen in love with Jim and fallen badly.
And then Steve starts eyeing their pretty new neighbour...
This is a very fast paced book with lots of tangled love lives, dealing with jealousy, love and sex. Steve and Marcie are proud of the fact that they have an "open marriage" but is it all it's cracked up to be? Are they just setting themselves up for heartache?
It is definitely an adult book, no closed bedroom doors here, but the love scenes are tastefully done and by the end of the book you wonder what Marcie and Steve's next amorous adventure is going to be.
I must admit I did prefer the first book in the series, maybe because there was a lot more build-up before Marcie and Jim finally got together, but this second one is a good continuation of Marcie's story and fans of the first will surely like this one too.
Reviewed by Annette Gisby, author of Shadows of the Rose and Silent Screams
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by Nora Roberts
ISBN: 0373285248
Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
Condition: Used: Very Good
Comments: Sold with pride. No writing, no marking. Minimal reading wear. Copy in very good condition with normal creasing in the spine from previous reading.
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Well Written For The Daydreamers Of Romance
Rating (4)
Date: 2010-02-04
I like this book, it's light, it's entertaining, it's romantic and it's easy on the brain. This is the second Nora Roberts book I read. It's not as exotic and stimulating as the first book I read (see my previous review), but it's still fun and interesting. One thing I like about Nora Roberts' books is (well, from the two I read so far), the settings of all the stories are always quite fun and interesting. After getting a back-stage pass touring the inside of the circus, I was brought to a quaint amusement park in North Carolina to learn how sculpting can actually be such a romantic form of art and expression of love! The book is quite entertaining! As far as the male characters being regarded by some readers to be too pushy, and too 80s Harlequin.... I have no idea what the romantic trends were like in the 80s, or how Harlequin's style was back then, it was beyond my time... I like the male characters all right, they are pushy only for the best interest of the women they love. What's so bad about that? The men are all smart, honorable and chivalry. They were trying not to have sex with the heroines because they really loved them and respected them. Yet they are called arrogrant, thus giving the stories a notch down by rejecting the sexual advance of the heroines. May be I am old fashioned, I'm not into reading about men having sex with the heroines first night they date... cause these men are everywhere in reality.... I don't need to go read a romance novel to fantasize about them. The stories are about women who have interesting careers, about love, and a happily ever-after ending, which is what exactly romance stories are all about. It's about an escape into a world full of the most idealistic love relationships that we can't get in our real life.... So what's not to like about it?
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Good Read
Rating (5)
Date: 2009-10-26
This is another good read by Nora Roberts. Whether you are reading it because it is Nora Roberts or because you need a good book that is a quick read. These are both good stories.
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A wonderful read
Rating (4)
Date: 2008-05-09
I absolutely love her books, I have only found 1 that I did not like. Not bad for the volume of books I read. Nora Roberts certainly keeps your attention!
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1980's release
Rating (3)
Date: 2007-12-14
This books had two very similar characters falling in love. It is very G-rated and over all it was Ok. I am one of those readers who has to have book stash (when I run out...) , this was in my stash for over a year. I wouldn't spend money on this book - but would feel comfortable giving to a great aunt who might not want all the heat in most novels.
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hmm... not what youll expect
Rating (3)
Date: 2007-07-12
0 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
if youre a nora roberts fan this isnt one of the ones youll flock to. she plays it low key in this one. theres not the normal "romance" in this that you would find in the others. so if youre looking for a steamy read this really isnt going to tap that area. not bad though
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by Kay Hooper
ISBN: 1597220957
Hardcover: 357 pages
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: Sold with pride and shipped with confirmation for US addresses. Light reading wear, light shelf wear. EX LIBRARY copy in a very good condition. Usual library marks present.
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Another fun read from Kay Hooper
Rating (4)
Date: 2009-12-17
This was another fun read from Kay Hooper. This is a romantic novel through and through. It does have some mystery and suspense but mostly the whole book is about the struggle Kane and Tyler's love for one another. The only thing that is annoying about the book is the romantic conflict the couple have after they have already given themselves to each other. Tyler "feels" like a serious relation won't happen even though she loves him and Kane doesn't push Tyler to love him because he is so scared in losing her. I see this repeatedly in romance novels It's so annoying especial when the male character will communicate what he actually wants. For example "I want to be with you and get to know you." The female usually translates that to "I just want to have casual sex with you. I don't want strings attached." Gosh do women really think like this? On the other hand I like reading books like these because it is far from reality and they always end "Happily Ever After" Other than that slight annoyance, it is a fun read. I read it in two days and couldn't put it down because it is a fun story.
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I liked this - but definitely a light read
Rating (4)
Date: 2009-07-07
The author describes this book as a "romantic adventure". It is the story of Tyler and Kane who work for two rival collectors. Tyler and Kane also have their own rivalry going on. The two end up having to team up in order to find the latest artifact their employers want. And of course, along the way they end up falling in love.
I liked this book but didn't love it. However, for some reason I feel compelled to give it 4 stars instead of 3. Even though the secondary characters weren't great (although I liked contessa) the writing draws you it - or at least it drew me in. You can see some of the writing style that Hooper uses in her more recent books, however the feel of this one is much lighter without the darker undertones of the SCU series. Fans of the newer books - be warned this is a MUCH earlier novel, and it shows. However, still a decent short read (only took me about an hour).
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I loved this book
Rating (4)
Date: 2008-04-22
0 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
I loved this book, the storyline was great, I love the way some writers can get you to feel the emotion written on the page, not all writers can do that. For me the story worked.
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Silly
Rating  (2)
Date: 2008-02-24
2 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
This is the first Kay Hooper book for me. I didn't know quite know what to expect, but I didn't expect downright silly. A gorgeous young woman with a magnificent figure and a handsome young man with a hairy chest, bitter rivals, are after the same ancient chalice in Colombia. They have competed for other ancient artifacts all over the world, we learn, and while they don't trust each other for a second, they are drawn together by lustful urges. Oh my, yes.
That's the nub of it. He gets captured by a group of bandits, led by a beautiful seductress bent upon raping him and is saved just in time. They meet another competitor in the jungle, just like that. And on and on. It's all downright silly, the adventure, the quest, the lust, the romance, if that's what you call it. I liked the Indiana Jones movie series, and there are elements of that here. But Indiana Jones was campy fun, and I suspect the author wants the reader to take this book seriously. I couldn't.
There's plenty of lust and tasting and all that sort of thing. But there is nothing here that should convince the reader of reality, of possibility, of honesty. Maybe I'll try another Hooper book to see if it gets any better. It couldn't get much sillier.
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Great read
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-01-28
0 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Im always surprised this book and the Haviland Touch arent mention more often. They were both great reads, very entertaining. Light but the characters were fun and their personalities were well sussed out. I would tell anyone who likes Kay Hoopers novels to get this book
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by Jane Lockwood
ISBN: 0451222172
Paperback: 352 pages
Condition: Used: Like New
Comments: Sold with pride.. Previously UNREAD copy which has been removed from our store shelves.
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Definitely a Personal Choice Genre - Historical Erotica
Rating (3)
Date: 2008-11-01
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
As the youngest son of the Earl of Frensham, Allen Pendale found himself facing a long boring ship voyage to the Caribbean to see his father, one of the biggest sugar plantation owners on the island. The journey was about to become more enjoyable when Allen discovered Miss Clarissa Onslowe a governess traveling to meet her new pupil, the daughter of another wealthy land owner Lord Lemarchand - March. Allen, quite the lothario, recognized a kindred spirit when he saw one and found Clarissa to be a willing student whom he instructed in the sensual arts on that voyage, never expecting to lose his heart.
Allen never thought to become so involved in Clarissa's life, but when her new employer Lord LeMarchland decided to enter into an arrangement with Clarissa, Allen was overcome with regret that as a younger son he had nothing to better March's offer. However, March wasn't as entranced by Clarissa as he was with Allen and the passionate bonds this ménage a trois formed would be fraught with jealousy, love, passion, and betrayal when a dark secret of Allen's past came to light.
*** First of all, as remarked by other reviewers, this book is definitely NOT FOR EVERYONE. From the very beginning of the voyage, Allen and Clarissa began a very steamy and erotic affair that was vividly portrayed leaving nothing to the imagination in either descriptive language or physical acts. In fact, some of the terms used were ones I hadn't heard before but had to look up meanings in my copy of SLANG AND EUPHEMISM guide book. Now whether it was a good thing or not, I did discover some new words to add to my vocabulary, although I'm not quite sure as to where or when I would ever use them.
The story itself was actually fairly good with some light-hearted moments on the voyage between Allen and Clarissa. It could have even been a nice love story had it not been for the ménage a trois that later came into existence with Allen loving Clarissa, who fell under the spell of March, while March really fell in love with Allen until March discovered Allen's deep dark secret and then made it his business to destroy him. You could almost say that during the good times the attraction between Allen and Clarissa would turn into a nice romance, albeit a bit on the risqué side, but then Clarissa had this complete turn around falling in love with the enigmatic March, even as Clarissa discovered it was Allen whom March truly loved. For some reason, out of the three main characters, I actually began to like March more than Clarissa or Allen, as his love for Allen seemed much more emotional and beguiling.
Bottom line: To be perfectly honest this type of genre with a M/F/M triangle of romance does not work for me. All that aside, while the genre is not something I care for the book was very well-written with a lively pace, witty and held a decent underlying historical story. If erotica and ménage a trois is to your taste, then by all means, you would enjoy this book.
Marilyn Rondeau, [...]
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Terrible, wish I could give it zero stars (spoilers included)
Rating  (1)
Date: 2008-09-13
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
What could have been a really interesting love story with the backdrop of a shipboard romance and tropical nights turned into a terrible novel with two of the most grasping self centered characters to grace a historical romance.
Allen Pendal, an Earl's son and also a lawyer, is on his way to meet his father on a Caribbean Island. He is a bit of a rake but I liked him thorughout the entire novel. He meets Clarissa on board, who is on her way to the same island to be a governess to plantation owner Mr. Lemarchand's daughter. His plantation is right next to Alan's. Clarissa confides in Alan that she desires above all to be a courtesan and seeks Alan's help in learning all the tricks of the trade, so to speak. These two engage in some steamy lovemaking on ship and open up emotionally with each other. This part of the book I actually liked.
When they arrive on the island Clarissa considers their relationship over and merrily goes on her way to Lemarchand's home. Very quickly, the owner takes a fancy to Clarissa and desires her to become his mistress, Clarissa asks Alan to create the courtesan contract and when he asks her to marry him, she turns him down flat. I stopped liking her at this point because she became so self centered. Alan was not an overly wealthy man. Lemarchand is wealthy and he proves to be unlikable to everyone but Clarissa.
Clarissa easily switches her affection to Lemarchand but the strange thing is even though he engages in very erotic lovemaking with her, Lemarchand really wants Alan which makes Clarissa very angry. The lovemaking between Clarissa and her protector and a couple of times with Alan joining them (Lemarchand wants Alan, Alan wants Clarissa,and Clarissa wants Lemarchand) is totally lacking any emotional connection.
Lemarchand turns out to be a total monster, not that Clarissa overly cares. He is her meal ticket and she claims to love him even though he represents everything she abhors about slavery. Yes, Clarissa has no problem laying aside her scruples for this wicked slave owner. Alan is so besotted with Clarissa, he can actually share her with some one else and still find her irresistible even though she does not love him.
If you are looking for an unprincipled (I never got over how abolitionist Clarissa could easily marry a man who treated slaves horrifically), greedy heroine, well, this book is for you. I am so glad I got this from the romance section of the library and did not pay money for this novel.
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Feel misled by the publisher on this one.
Rating (1)
Date: 2007-12-29
7 out of 7 customers found this reveiw helpful
I found this book in the romance section, it was labeled a historical romance, and the back cover description made it sound as if the plot was about the woman, Clarissa, choosing between the two men who love her. Well, Allen loves her and seems like a nice enough guy, but she leaves him and decides she loves March, a man who lives a life completely against her values. Except March actually loves Allen, and Allen doesn't like men but has threesomes with the two of them just to be in bed with Clarissa who he still loves. There is no real happy ending for anyone in this story, nothing believable about the relationships. It's an erotic novel but it's definitley *not* a romance. If you like really steamy, erotic books about a *real* romantic relationship between the hero/heroine this definitley is NOT the book for you. I'd try something like Caine's Reckoning which I think it by Sarah McCarty.
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Confusing but Still a Lovely Cruise----
Rating (3)
Date: 2007-10-21
2 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
The female lead starts this intense novel right off by experiencing her own sensuality like I imagine very few "ladies" did of this historical period. Then in between some lovely setting descriptions of travel by ship, a very ugly secondary tale about slavery in the Carribean starts weaving its' way through the story creating havoc. What time period are we in exactly?? Do we relax and enjoy the sensuality or is this a commentary on anti-slavery and human venality? Pass--simply too much work.
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An Unusually Good Read!
Rating (4)
Date: 2007-10-14
2 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
I enjoyed this book. It had a few twist and turns that are usually not in an historical. I liked the conflicting emotions it showed between the characters and there were also the steamy love scenes. This may not be for everyone though. The love triangle is flawed, but each one of them give and take in order to be with the one they love. All in all, this was a page turner and I will read anything else the author may write.
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by Nora Roberts
ISBN: 0515144142
Paperback: 512 pages
Condition: Used: Very Good
Comments: Sold with pride. No writing, no marking. Minimal reading wear. Copy in very good condition with normal creasing in the spine from previous reading.
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Definitely Not Her Best
Rating (2)
Date: 2009-09-21
I have to admit, this is the first Nora Roberts book that I've read that I can say I didn't like. I truely don't see how it has gotten all the four and five star ratings. Nora is one of my favorite authors. However, this book was long and drawn out with what I consider to be tidiuos details. Chapter after chapter of character background. There was nothing to keep your need to read going. You could start in the middle of the book and not really miss anything.
I also agree with a couple of the the other reviewers. It's pretty hard to fall in love with characters who are theives. They don't even need to be theives, they just are because they enjoy stealing. I also hate it when authors use the "woman gets pregnant, and for whatever reason the guy leaves without knowing it, so the woman gets angry and doesn't tell him he has a child when he finally reappears" plot in their stories. When that came to be in this book, I almost tossed it in the garbage. If it hadn't been a Nora Roberts book, I would have. I read romance books because I enjoy reading about good characters and rooting for their happiness in the end. It should leave you smiling. This one left me wondering how much longer till it's over.
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Honest Illusions by Nora Roberts
Rating (2)
Date: 2009-03-31
1 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
I am having a hard time getting through this novel. There is such a long flashback of the youth of the main characters that I'm not enjoying it as much as I usually do her novels.
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Could not put it down
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-10-17
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
I loved this book. It is a departure for Roberts who tends to have a structure for most of her books with many characters very familiar to you. The occupation of the characters was hugely entertaining, the mystery was exactly what you expect from Roberts, the heartache was right up there from the best harlequinn romance without being so woe is me you want to slap them, all combined with well rounded characters who you rooted for throughout . I love Nora Roberts books and this is one of my favourites. It is definetly in my keeper pile.
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Absolute Magic!
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-07-15
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Okay, well this review may be a bit biased as i have just (as in five minutes ago) finished Honest Illusions by Nora Roberts! and what a read! i have read quite a few Nora Roberts books now and many many many more books of varying genres and authors. But i have to say i think this could well be the best i have ever read! i finished it in two days (during the week when i had school... i woke up at 3am to read!). i absolutely loved this book and would give it fifteen stars if i could! but five will have to do...
i picked up Honest Illusions on a whim from the library (i love the state library!). This novel was sitting on the shelf (not even on the recent returns shelf!) and i saw it was Nora Roberts and thought 'well she is always a good read'. and i am SO glad i decided to pick this one up!
Roberts is such a fantastic writer when it comes to relationships (family or otherwise) and the bonds between the characters in this book are heart warming and lovely. i often found myself chuckling over little things the characters did as children, etc and there are so many moments that make you smile. i loved the way the novel was structured, with a prologue that gets you in, and then PART I which takes you back to the start where luke is a twelve year old who has run away from abusive parents. I loved reading about the childhood of Roxy and Luke. And what i love most about this book was that it was SOO much more than just the cliched 'romance' novel (Honest Illusions is 492 pages long... and i loved that it was longer than the standard 350 page limit!). You actually get to read about the characters past rather than being introduced to the adult with a past (insert hardship; bad parent relationships, divorce, children, etc...) i also loved the fact that Max (Roxy's father) plays as important a role as Luke or Roxy and all the other characters are just as brilliant (I love them all!) and well fleshed out...
the way the romance progresses is quite slowly and there was a PLOT other than JUST roxy and luke!
theres so much i could say about this book but i cant put them all down so i will just finish by recommending this book to anyone! As i said earlier i loaned this book from the library but i am going to buy it so i can read it again in the future because i LOVED IT SO MUCH!
BUY IT! READ IT!
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A delicious novel; one of Nora's best!
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-07-10
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
I have read MANY of Nora Robert's books, and this is my favorite. I was absolutely enchanted, intrigued, and in love with every character. I laughed, I cried, I worried, and guessed; I couldn't put it down. Nora outdid herself with each deep, developed, and deliciously complex character. I will genuinely miss this wonderful family; I feel like I know them! Great characters and fun plots are so important to me in a novel, and this one delivers this and more. I'm not a personal fan of magic or jewels, but I was completely engrossed to the last word; closing the book with a huge, satisfied smile and a sigh. I couldn't recommend it more highly; Nora fan or not! Now...if only it was a trilogy!
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by Susan Johnson
ISBN: 0425196828
Paperback: 304 pages
Condition: Used: Like New
Comments: Sold with pride. Gently read copy in like new condition.
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Hot and Steamy...
Rating (5)
Date: 2009-02-15
I have read Hot Pink a few times now. I have to say this is the best book to have your imagination run away from you.
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*Reader Beware! My opinion!*
Rating (2)
Date: 2007-07-29
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Ye gads, I was afraid to write a review for this book. It seems readers are gettng mighty personal about other people's reviews and opinions!
Now IMO, this book was okay-ish. I got it on sale at Borders so I can't complain. Amy was actually the most fleshed out character in the book. And she was a freaking pyscho. I got a sorta Sex and the City vibe with Chloe reminding me of Carrie and I was starting the HATE Carrie by the show end.
There was nothing in Rocco's and Chloe's relationship that made think they had a real relationship. Conversations while orgasming doesn't count. Well they did have that one conversation where they found out they liked baseball!
Hmm what else...Chloe's friends were annoying (IMO jeez !) I didn't think the erotic scenes were all that hot (does that make me a heathen of some sort ?! lol)
I read another review that mentioned the lack of explanation for the pink hair. I found that lacking as well. This was the first SJ contemporary I read, and I was wondering why it was entitled 'Hot Pink' , and then saw the heroine had pink hair, and I was like 'what the hell? pink hair?!' I kept imagining her with tinted pink hair like a geriatric old lady.
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Not bad if you know what you're getting into...
Rating (3)
Date: 2006-07-17
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
I don't read many "romance novels," but this was different from the stereotypical Fabio-sweeps-her-off-her-feet kind of story I envisioned. I picked this up at Bargain Books on a whim and read the whole thing in a day. Needless to say, it's a quick, brainless read.
Whether or not you enjoy this book depends on your reasons for reading it. If you want serious literature with glittering descriptions and deep thematic implications, this is obviously not the book. If you want morals or virtuous characters of any kind, again, not the book. But if you're bored or lonely and looking for something steamy that keeps the pages turning quickly, featuring Sex-and-the-City-esque characters you can become somewhat but not overly attached to, _Hot Pink_ is a good choice.
The author includes many pretty graphic sex scenes that are probably effective if you have a liking for such things. Her language of the sex act itself is pretty hokey, as can be expected, but it didn't embarrass me too badly, though I wouldn't want my mom catching me reading it or anything.
Rocco is pretty sexy if you can get over his silly name. Chloe is artsy, carefree, and extremely easy. Both are generally unbelievable (I mean, they give it up in the first 5 minutes). The rest of the characters don't matter much. Parts that bothered me about the book include Amy's over-the-top annoyingness, and Chloe's assumption of Rocco being a liar even though he wasn't. She sure treated him mean when all he wanted was, you know, her heart.
Chloe's slutty demeanor is forgivable because this is a story. We readers aren't like that, but it's exciting to imagine the lifestyle. That's what this kind of book is for, isn't it?
I'd probably give it 2.5 stars, but 3 is still fair. Overall, this is a sexy, easy to read book. Forgettable, but entertaining.
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keep them coming
Rating (5)
Date: 2005-12-09
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
i have read about fifteen to twenty Susan Johnson books, and this one comes to be one of the most memorable. the characters are hot, especially the scenes that make you want to continue reading more and more. Because of this book, i decided to also try Hot Legs and see how she did there. Nevertheless, it is a little different from her other novels, being that this one is contemporary and not historical, Susan Johnson has scenes that "sizzle and burn". The chemistry between Chloe and Rocco is great and sexy. Definately recommended
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Steamy Sex Scenes...yes please!
Rating (5)
Date: 2005-07-16
4 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
Sure its a very weak plot line involving instant attraction and first date sex (if you can call it a date) this book was super hot a perfect read before a hot date or home alone in bed. Note:Do'nt read this book in a public setting....I guarantee you'll blush.
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