Helpful Score: 2
This book was challenging for me. The "hero" was a complete jackass for almost the entire book. Even after the typical major disaster when hero has the epiphany that finally makes him realize he's in love - he's still a complete jerk.
I know this is probably trivial, but I also felt cheated by the way Karen Ranney writes love scenes. This book is filled with them but she cuts them off kind of in the middle, they're making out, fall on the bed, suddenly it is the next day. Over and over again. There is some nice sensuality eventually in the book, but it never feels satisfying.
Although she is an OK writer, I struggle with her pacing, I struggle with story execution, and feel unhappy with the relationships. I really enjoyed only one of the three Karen Ranney books I've read, this will probably be my last.
3 stars (only because 2 stars would suggest it is poorly written, and Ranney is a good writer, I just don't care for it.)
I know this is probably trivial, but I also felt cheated by the way Karen Ranney writes love scenes. This book is filled with them but she cuts them off kind of in the middle, they're making out, fall on the bed, suddenly it is the next day. Over and over again. There is some nice sensuality eventually in the book, but it never feels satisfying.
Although she is an OK writer, I struggle with her pacing, I struggle with story execution, and feel unhappy with the relationships. I really enjoyed only one of the three Karen Ranney books I've read, this will probably be my last.
3 stars (only because 2 stars would suggest it is poorly written, and Ranney is a good writer, I just don't care for it.)
Good story. A good twist to romance.
Very good book. I didn't put it down and read it in one day.
The debauchery in this book is beyond the pale. The "hero" is actually a villain; out to destroy his wife's beautiful innocence and love (just so he can be "free" to live his life as he wishes). One reviewer called him "a jerk"; he's much worse than that. He's immoral...depraved...self-center...spoiled...and thinks he deserve to do as he likes and treat people with contempt, just because he was born a Duke. He may be a nobleman, but he is far from a noble Man.
It was marriage of convenience except the innocent bride was determined to transform it into one of love
It was a marriage of convenience except the bride was determined to transform it into one of love
