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1: 4 1/2 stars I can imagine this as a movie!
I took a little break from reading Harlequin Presents to read a Regency Romance. I have read other books of this era but its been awhile. Needless to say it was very enjoyable. The heroine, Julia was feisty and headstrong and adventurous and just a lot of fun. She had no problems speaking her mind and defying convention. The hero, Daniel, was handsome, rich, titled, serious and brooding. Definitely opposites right? But he put his hair down later thanks to the heroine, although I'm not sure I believe that Daniel can immediately change his "stuffy" principles. But love changes everyone and he does have a "good teacher" hehe. It was also nice to see a little bit of the personalities of the four other rivals. I think the growing romance between the two characters was believable. Highly recommended!
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2: Sigh!
I am quite undone. This was one of the best romance I ever read in... well... ever. This is a story about a rather powerful love/hate relationship among two step-cousins. Daniel is always a stickler for propriety while Julia is bent on enjoying life to the fullest. As a child Julia was always smitten with Daniel and tried in her own childish ways to win his approval. Nevertheless, Daniel did disapprove of her and never had any qualms about showing her how much. Yet there is no denying that he cares for her as he keeps stepping in to protect her from herself. And, of course, the Passion is there. It was a fascinating story and one that I would recommend to anyone.
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3: Reminded me of Cotillion
I enjoyed this book; Julia faces a difficult situation bravely and there are some very funny moments. But in the book I read Richard was the new Earl and definately NOT a rake. Freddy was another cousin.
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4: Not one of Ms. Balogh's best
Ms. Balogh is one of my favourite writers for regency novels but this is indoubtly not one of her best as the heroine is somewhat boring (because it seems that she doesn't really know what she wants), and so is the hero. There are too many peopole involved in the plot. The whole plot is not very convincing anyway: a girl has to choose her husband from her five cousins because it was her grandfather's last will. Though: still better than most other regency novels. I'd say, only read it if you haven't got any other Mary Balogh books at hand.
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5: A very enjoyable book
This is my first book by Mary Balogh. I've never known a romance writer who can write so well, except Jane Austen. I couldn't put the book down until I finished it.
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