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Title: The Least Likely Bride
ISBN: 055358068X
Author:
Jane Feather
Publicate Date: 2000-10-03
Publish: 2000-10-03
List Price: $7.99
Average Customer Rating: 3.0
Format: Mass Market Paperback
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1: Silly
I only read the first 2 chapters of this book and then stopped because to me, it was silly. The main character, who was supposedly a well-bred, quiet, shy bookworm did not fit what was going on with her. It was too unbelievable.
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2: Original
I have to say that I have not read the first two novels to this trilogy so I have no idea about the character Feather created prior to this one but I have to say that I was THRILLED that the hero stayed a pirate. I always found it frustrating that almost all criminal heros turn good in the end. For once the hero is loved unconditionally as a criminal. That they don't marry I found also interesting since there are so many unwed lovers today, it certainly would have been beyond strange to occur at this time period but I am sure it happened AT LEAST once. I have to say I found the story line believable and throughly enjoyed the read.
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3: The worst of the three
I had such high hopes for Olivia! I read all three books in a span of about two weeks (this one being the last).
Olivia's character had such great possibility! Too bad it was wasted on quick fixes in the name of "enthrallment" (Olivia's excuse for all of her actions in this book). After swearing off men, Olivia's circumstances wind her up in the care of a pirate, Anthony. There is the immediate connection that generally takes place with all romance stories, but this one doesn't quite work for me.
Anthony, because of some psychic ability that they don't elaborate on or use to its fullest potential to develop the story, realizes (while Olivia is unconscious) that he is meant for this woman. No development of love or attraction, just that he "knows" she is the one. I guess I could live with that if that was the only problem with this book.
Olivia on the other hand, without this knowledge, gives up her entire way of life for a moment of satisfaction in the name of "enthrallment." For example, after only knowing Anthony for about 20 minutes, she decides she is also a pirate, jumps on board a ship he is robbing and helps him steal. Then she becomes obsessed with the guy, without any real reason. She lies to her family, betrays her father (Cato from the previous story) and abandons any dignity she might still have.
I was really disappointed in Olivia. The way she treated her father and abused his trust is sad. She never once gave information to her father about Anthony, but every chance she got she betrayed her father and his plans to Anthony. A father who believed he was speaking his opinion and thoughts to a daughter he could trust. She basically became a spy in her own household. Something the book never actually addresses.
The sad thing is, when she finally confronts her father on this, he is the one who has to give in. She accepts no responsibility for her betrayal, because she is "in love." And Cato just accepts this a little too easily for me. Especially since he was in the right and she in the wrong.
Jane Feather does an excellent job with writing descriptions and placing you in the time period. I just wish she gave more thought to developing her characters and their motivations.
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4: A GREAT ADVENTURE
This is a tale of revenge and retribution set against the backdrop of Charles the Stuart's imprisonment by Parliament in the year 1648. Anthony Caxton has no loyalty to king or country but because of his debt to his surrogate mother, he has become the only man with the means to spring King Charles from his enforced exile on the Isle of Wight. Anthony, artist, physician and pirate-extraordinaire, has become somewhat of a folk hero to the islanders, hiring most of their young sons as sailors.
Olivia Granville is only living on the island since her father's appointment as Parliament's watchdog. Olivia is a noted scholar and spends her time reading Greek philosophy and playing chess - not a very adventurous existence. With her nose literally in a book, she stumbles off a cliff and into the waiting arms of one of Anthony's men. She suffers a concussion and wakes up 3 days later in Anthony's cabin, naked. Once she has regained consciousness, Anthony allows her to participate in a pirate operation, treats her to a moonlit dinner on the deck of his ship and gives her one night of passion - this is heady stuff for an avowed bookworm! Unlike some other reviewers, I felt the author accurately captured this magical connection that Anthony and Olivia had from the moment of their first meeting.
Olivia was willing to throw caution to the wind and embark on an adventure knowing that once over, the memories would have to sustain her for the rest of her lonely life. She saw Anthony's goodness and the loyalty he engendered in his crew. He tenderly championed her cause against the ghost from her past, all the while making her feel cherished and loved.
I was little disappointed in the epilogue. I would like to think that Anthony would marry Olivia if children came, considering the circumstances of his own birth. It really isn't necessary to read the two earlier books in this trilogy. The author gives us enough background so that you can catch up.
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5: BEST OF THE THREE!!!
This book is absolutely the best book i've read in a LONG LONG while. Definately the best of the trilogy! Anthony was a very sexy, very romantic, sensual, yet a bit dangerous hero, and every scene between Olivia and him was hot. I loved these two together immensely...I've read other Jane feather books before this but never enjoyed one as much as this one. The love scenes were the best i've ever read, and when Anthony and Olivia were'nt together i always anticipated how they would meet and react in each other's presense again... I found this book refereshingly exciting to read. In light of what the previous reviewers have said 'it's true' some might not like the ending and in truth i would have liked a better ending too but i got over it, if Olivia didn't mind being Anthony's doxy than i didn't care BECAUSE overall the book was awesome to read. I recommend it to everyone who likes to read their romances' dangerous, exhileratingly passionate with two of the most strongest, intelligent and compelling main characters' ever paired. ENJOY! :>
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