price：$3.92
Avon A
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Glad to have found this new Author!) 『I got this book because of the picture of the dog on the cover, but it did not turn out to be a dog story. Though it does include a dog character or two. I was so happy to have found this new (to me!) author. I enjoyed the story so much I had originally read it as a library book and as soon as I finished reading, I went online to Amazon.com and bought my own copy!! I also called my sisters and told them to read it! They are not profound dog lovers, as I am, so I made sure they knew it was not a "Dog Story"!! It is a very enjoyable book!!! I look forward to reading more from this author.』
(Choose something else) 『The dog pictured on the cover could have probably written something more interesting. Uninspired and predictable story without much to redeem it. Prose full of cliches and dull writing without a memorable sentence in the bunch. I stayed with it because I'm a dog lover, hoping for some dog-related fun, but ultimately dogs have next to nothing to do with the story. Ugh. Too many good books out there to waste your time on this one.』
(A wonderful read) 『This book grabbed me from the first pages. I read it in two days. The main character, Anna, is such a refreshing heroine. She's smart, and funny and interesting, someone I wanted to succeed and could empathize with. There aren't that many great female main characters and Anna is certainly one. This was one of those books that I was sad to finish.』
(Great Book) 『The book was easy to read and very addictive as I could not put it down.』
(An excellent read) 『Compelling characters and intriguing twists had me turning pages until the satisfying end. Once you've completed it, you just might find yourself wondering about your own life and how the past influences the future.』 『
Living a dog's life...now and then
Anna O'Shea has failed at marriage, shed her job at a law firm, and she's trying to re-create herself when she and her recalcitrant nephew are summoned to the past in a manner that nearly destroys them. Her twenty-first-century skills pale as she struggles to find her nephew in nineteenth-century Ireland. For one of them, the past is brutally difficult, filled with hunger and struggle. For the other, the past is filled with privilege, status, and a reprieve from the crushing pain of present-day life. For both Anna and her nephew, the past offers them a chance at love.
Will every choice they make reverberate down through time? And do Irish Wolfhounds carry the soul of the ancient celts?
The past and present wrap around finely wrought characters who reveal the road home. Mystical, charming, and fantastic,New York Timesbestselling author Jacqueline Sheehan'sNow&Thenis a poignant and beautiful tale of a remarkable journey. It is a miraculous evocation of a breathtaking place in a volatile age filled with rich, unforgettable, deeply human characters and one unforgettable dog named Madigan.
price：$34.95
Thorndike Press
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Different, but Very Enjoyable.) 『I picked this book up on a whim and had not read the prior Summerhouse novel. I glanced at the back and decided I would give it a try even though I have not read a book by Deveraux before. I finished this book in just a few days (which is unusual for me) and really enjoyed every moment of it. I loved the description of the 18th century and felt as though I was being transported back to that time as well. At first, I was a bit thrown off by the whole "time travel" notion and thought it would be silly and unrealistic, but I was pleasently surprised otherwise.
For me this was a wonderfully easy read and sometimes that's just what you need.』
(Too good to put down !!) 『As always, another one of Jude's best works. This book was so good, I couldn't put it down.』
(Loved It!) 『I haven't read a Jude Deveraux book in quite some time. I had read The Summerhouse and I needed something to read on vacation, so I picked this one. Although it was very different from the original Summerhouse, It was a good book. I enjoyed being in the past and learning about herbs. It was interesting learning about how a big estate was run in times of long ago.
For true Jude fans, you will enjoy this.』
(Changed Lives) 『This magical story involves three women given a chance to change their lives, if they suspend "common sense" and step out of their patterned existence. They each have a chance to go back and make different choices, if they choose to. And the three women who were once so different learn what happens when they reach out and help each other. A very satisfying read. For something different and unique, my new favorite: ARROWS THROUGH TIME: A Time Travel Tale of Adventure, Courage, and Faith.』
(I absolutely loved this book!) 『I loved this story, the people, the settings and the story. I found it to be fresh and original, and very hard to put it down. Previously I had only read one short story by Jude Deveraux (combined with several other authors into one book). I just ordered "The Summerhouse" and I'm sure will read more of her books.』 『With her shining gift for "exquisite and enchanting"(BookPage)storytelling, Jude Deveraux sweeps readers away in a breathtaking follow-up to her belovedNew York Timesbestseller,The Summerhouse-- where a marvelous new adventure awaits.
Magic most definitely resides in the Maine summerhouse where the mysterious Madame Zoya has granted the innermost wishes of its visitors. Now, three women have come to this special place with one thing in common: a painful past they would each like to rewrite. Amy, who hides a heartbreaking loss behind her seemingly perfect marriage and family...Faith, a widow in her thirties whose deepest grief is for a man from years ago...and Zoë, an artist shunned by her hometown for reasons she doesn't know, after a traumatic night erased her memory. With their mystical powers, Madame Zoya and her sister Primrose are about to transport the trio to eighteenth-century England to alter Amy's ancestry. But although surprises await each of them, will stepping back in time bring the women the happy endings they seek?』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Ho hum) 『I typically love Nora Robert's trilogies when in the mood for "comfort" reading. It's predictable in a fun way when not wanting to tax my brain too much and wanting to be entertained. I typically read a book of this size in about two days but this one took me four. The reason being - it was not particularly interesting. The first half of the book drug along at a snail's pace but (fortunately) it picked up in the latter half and moved much more quickly.
This first of three vampire books involves time travel, romance and reminds me of "Twilight" for adults. I am not a huge vampire book fan though have read the occasionally. This had some fun/interesting moments but much of it was all about the six main characters preparing for battle with the vampires wishing to wipe out mankind. A little more action and a little less preparation (and preparation and preparation) would have caught my interest and provided a better read.
I bought all three of the books already so I will go ahead and read the next two, but at this point I'm fairly lukewarm about the series and hope it perks up. 』
(Pretty Good) 『Nora Roberts stuff is usually fun, if nothing else. Her work is of course of the formulaic flavor but at the same time satisfying solid. This was the first fantasy Nora Roberts book that I had come in contact with. I've only read her more realistically modern pieces up until now. I felt as though this book was a fluffy version of The Stand in some ways + romance. A lot of the same themes apply: Armageddon, battle vs good and evil, god or gods appointing a rag-tag resistance to save the world. But in this case it seems that the love story between Hoyt and Glenna got in the way of the bigger battle at foot. There are scenes devoted to what the characters are fighting, how they are going to do it, etc, but in a very general way. I would have liked more exposition on Lilith and her "army" of evil. It seemed a bit disproportionate. The majority of the novel details the main characters lounging around Cian's Ireland home, reading, eating soup, doing katas?, and above all Glenna and Hoyt's constant love making. Their actual skirmishes with the enemy were brief at best and spottily narrated. I had ALOT of problems with Glenna's character. Her forced toughness fell flat with me as it seemed all she did was write checks with her mouth that her butt couldn't cash. She constantly touts her steely reserve while the first time she encounters Lilith her response is to run naked into Hoyt's bedroom for comforting. Her romantic development with Hoyt was predictable and uninteresting. I did really like Hoyt's character, but that may have been solely due to the fact that I kept imagining Gerard Butler in my head when he spoke, so who knows. Nonetheless, the supporting characters are wholly more intriguing than the central folks, but I suppose that they are more focused on in the sequential novels of the trilogy. I suspect that Cian and Moira will have a romantic entanglement in the sequel, that will be a lot more interesting to see played out in comparison to that of Hoyt and Glenna's. 』
(CIRCLE TRILOGY BEGINNING) 『THIS NORA ROBERTS IS ENTHRALLING...SO DIFFERENT, WITH DRAGONS, WIZARDS, AND VAMPIRES. THE READER DOES A GREAT JOB OF KEEPING THE VOICES TRUE THROUGHOUT THE 3 BOOKS.』
(Favorite Trilogy) 『I was so incredibly pleased with this trilogy, that I think it is by far my favorite Nora Roberts trilogy. I don't like to go into details as to what the book is about because I think that the author can do that best on the back cover (and the summary posted here), but I can only tell you that it is a very creative trilogy. And maybe because of all of the vampire hype lately (yes, there is a vampire), I think it just made the series that much more enjoyable and current (even though it was written a while ago). Books like this remind me why I enjoy Nora Roberts' books so much.』
(Not as good as I hoped for) 『I tend to really enjoy books about vampires. While this was a decent book, it wasn't as good as I was hoping it would be. I did get more interested in it toward the end though. I will also definitely finish the trilogy because it wouldn't be right to read this far and not know what happens. :) For those interested, this is the story of a power hungry vampire, Lilith, and the circle of six (a witch, a sorcerer, a magician, a scholar, a shapeshifter, and a vampire) that come together to try and stop her and her army of vampires from taking over the worlds (yes, that's supposed to be plural).』 『As a storm rages, the tale of a powerful vampire's lust for destruction-and of the circle of six charged by the goddess Morrigan to stop her-begins. One of the chosen is a medieval sorcerer whose quest will take him through time-and into the arms of a woman courageous enough to link her destiny to his own.』
price：$6.99
Tor Books
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (GREAT PRICE-PRODUCT) 『The book was really nice, could helped a bit if it would have been wrapped in plastic or something, still, I am very happy with my purchase.』
(Just Couldn't Like This Book) 『I picked this paperback up since it was inexpensive and looked like a nice "by-the-pool" summer read. Also, I rather enjoyed the film (I'm not a rabid fan of it, though), and I know several people who tell me it is their all-time favorite movie. I am not averse to romance novels, time-travel stories, or combinations of the two. I actually like the idea of timeless love and can swallow the hokey quite easily at times. But I actually had to force myself to finish this rather short book. The style is overblown and forced, in my opinion, and I just couldn't muster up any belief in the tale at all. The gushy, mushy exclamations of love the characters profess for each other seemed laughable to me. In one scene, the hero watches his love perform in a play, and he dictates a stream-of-consciousness spiel about her loveliness that includes lines such as, "Her feet are bare!...How can the sight of her feet excite me?" and "A woman singing offstage. Is it her? She sings too? What a lovely voice! God, I love her so. I tremble waiting for her." And don't even get me started on the sex scene where the love-starved heroine "was, at long last, unlocking the door of that subterranean dungeon in which she had kept her nature imprisoned." This is the only Matheson book I've ever read, and I see from the majority of reviews that my dislike of this book places me in the minority view. I honestly have no problem with the premise of the book (man falls in love with a photograph from the past and time travels through sheer force of will) and actually find it pleasantly romantic, but the execution of the book was lacking to me. So if you like love stories, you may enjoy this book as many others obviously have, but if you're at all like me, you may find it verbose and cheesy.』
(I Don't Understand All of the 5 Stars,This Book Sucks) 『I'm the type who always likes to finish a book. This book is definitely NOT a book you can't put down. I had to keep forcing myself to pick it back up. I am a Richard Matheson fan but I did not like this book at all. It's just weird and to me it almost seems like he shouldn't be writing a love story. I really don't understand all of the 5 stars. I think the 5 stars come from people who have seen the movie and maybe their opinion is tainted by that. I have never seen the movie but the book does seem like it would be a good movie. The story is just not deep enough for a book.』
(Interesting take on time travel) 『Not bad. The first twenty or so pages were really slow. They were hard for me to get through since they were erratic and seemed to jump all over the place. I think that was the point since that's what Richard Collier was feeling at the time. As the story progresses and Richard travels back through time to 1896, the story drastically improves. The writing style is much more effortless and easy to follow. We get to know Richard Collier and get to see him court Elise McKenna, the Great American Actress. Nice little love story. I could have done without the last chapter (written by Robert, Richard's brother). It made the story seem false somehow and I would've preferred to be left in the world of Richard and Elise rather than outside it in Robert's world.』
(I can't believe I'm saying this but skip the book and see the movie instead) 『Never in my wildest dreams would I ever think that instead of Hollywood screwing up a good book and getting it wrong that they could take a mediocre book and make something unforgettable. Originally published as Bid Time Return, the story starts in 1971 and written in a journal/diary format by Richard Collier, who suffers from a brain tumor. In an effort to escape his real life and career, Richard finds himself at San Diego's Hotel Del Coronado, while there he sees the 19C photo of actress Elise McKenna and finds himself immediately attracted to the image and falls in love.
Richard reads everything he can find on Elise, who after a strange and life-changing visit to the hotel in 1896 never married and he realizes that she died of a heart attack within hours after she saw a very young Richard and recognized him as her lover from the Coronado Hotel. OK..... Determined to escape the present and return to Elise, Richard finds clothing of the period and somehow meditates himself into the past and once there, well, you all know the rest of the story.
So how is it that a story I love to bits every time I see it (well possibly because it _is_ Christopher Reeve) be so slow paced and mediocre in the book? I love a good love story as well as the next female reader, but he was just too sappy and gushy over this woman who he'd only seen in a photograph -- and Elise wasn't much better with her mooning over Richard. The diary/journal format didn't help either especially with 100+ never ending pages of Richard's efforts to return to the past (came close to tossing it), and since I'm not into spoilers I won't go into the ambiguous little ending the author leaves the readers with, but you won't like it. From all the rave reviews, clearly I'm in the minority opinion on this one, but if you're dead set on reading it, get it from the library first - then buy it if you love it. 2/5 stars.』 『
LikeWhat Dreams May Come, which inspired the movie starring Robin Williams,Somewhere in Timeis the powerful story of a love that transcends time and space, written by one of the Grand Masters of modern fantasy.
Matheson's classic novel tells the moving, romantic story of a modern man whose love for a woman he has never met draws him back in time to a luxury hotel in San Diego in 1896, where he finds his soul mate in the form of a celebrated actress of the previous century.Somewhere in Timewon the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, and the 1979 movie version, starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour, remains a cult classic.
price：$7.99
HQN Books
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (What happened to Brenda Joyce????) 『i didn't care for this book at all!!!!!!!! Aidan was such a hateful s.o.b. to the heroine but she just kept crying about how she loved him. I kept reading more because i was hoping at least her love scences would be hot like her other books but they fell short!!!! Maybe i'm not even qualified to write a review for this book because i couldn't even bring myself to finish it.』
(To complete the series I have.) 『I love Brenda Joyce books. I had some other ones of this series, but not this one. I decided to get it from Amazon because they had a good price. Dark Embrace (Masters of Time)』
(Eww) 『I read so many books I sometimes forget what I read and if I like it. I depend on Amazon to keep track for me and recommend books based on that. So when they recommended this one I assumed it was from an author I enjoyed reading before. I remember now how much I disliked the previous two books. The whole "pleasure crime" drives me nuts! Luckily, this book rarely addresses the issue. I probably could have enjoyed this book more if not for my other problems. The hero (Aidan) and heroine (Brie) cried constantly, I mean, constantly throughout the entire story. I don't mind a few tears and crying, but, come on. Someone should have followed them around with a sponge and bucket under their chin.
Aiden could have been a likable, strong character. I do remember him from the previous two and I remember him as being rasically, endearing, and sexy. He wasn't any of these characteristics in this book. I know he was going through his son's death, but I think after 66 years he should have had more control. I know people who have lost children and know it is something that they will never get over, but they don't murder for years because of it.
The heroine annoyed me because she "loved" Aiden after seeing (not talking) to him ONE time. She then proceeds to adore, love, and comfort him inspite of him being cruel and hateful to her. What a loser.』
(Dark Embrace) 『Again Brenda Joyce shines. Excellent book and would recommend the entire series to everyone.』
(Masters of Time) 『This is a wonderful series!I recomend it to anyone who enjoys these types of romance.』 『Aidan, the Wolf of Awe, has abandoned the Brotherhood and forsaken his vows. Feared by all and trusted by none, he hunts alone, seeking vengeance against the evil that destroyed his son. He has not saved an Innocent in sixty-six years—until he hears Brianna Rose's scream of terror across centuries, and leaps to modern-day Manhattan to rescue her.…
Brie is a gifted empath who spends her time fighting evil from the safety of her laptop—and fantasizing about the medieval Highlander she met just once. Still, her life is pretty ordinary—until she awakens one night consumed with Aidan's pain and rage. When Aidan suddenly appears and takes her hostage, Brie cannot believe how dark and dangerous he has become. She knows she shouldbe afraid, but instead, she will fight across time for his redemption…and his love.』
price：$7.99
Berkley
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great story) 『I enjoyed reading this story and I had a hard time putting thr book down. The concept of time travel and the way Hayle was sent back to the 17th century was well done. I know time travel is fantasy but sometimes authors can go too over the top for my tastes. Haley was a great heroine. She was smart and brave and resourceful. I think that making her student of Scotish history was a smart and added a lot to the story. Her knowledge of the time was a what helped her adjust once she realized that she really had be sent back in time. Hayle wasn't perfect which I like in a heroine. She had her demons but they didn't control her. They made her strong. The perfect match for a highland warrior. Alasdair was a good hero. I was loyal to his family and clan and a great warrior remembered in history. They had amazing chemistry and although there wasn't that much sex they were still really passionate together.
I liked the chenistry between Hayle and Alasdair. He was attracted to her courage more than her physical beauty althoug he was attracted to her looks too. She was not cookie cutter beautiful and it was a nice change.
The best thing about the story was that the author didn't have the usual conflict/misunderstanding that keeps the two lovers a part. It was a nice change.
So why 4 stars instead of 5? Towards the end the author lost me with an easy out. She needed to use time travel again and I just felt that it could have been done better. I can't say more without giving away the ending.
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(A little disappointed...) 『I am not a huge fan of Veronica Wolfe but I was told this was the one to read if your going to give her a shot. Unfortunately I just found more of the same. It just seems to miss the mark for me.』
(Highland Outlaw) 『Monica McCarty wrote a series of these highland books, they are written with an excellent knowledge of Scotland, so good I have the whole series, and if she writes another, I will be buying it. Not only are her books well written ,but if you like sizzling romances... These books are for you!The other to books are: Highlander Untamed and Highlander unmasked! Great reading』
(Nice 3rd book in series.) 『Again, a light enjoyable read. The time-travel thing is a little hinky for me, but once you get past that, it's enjoyable. You get to know the characters that will be in the NEXT book, and want to keep reading...another one coming in November.』
(This love story is sweet and full of passion as well.) 『Warrior of the Highlands by Veronica Wolff Historical Romance January 6, 2009 4 Stars
Warrior of the Highlands by Veronica Wolff is the third in her Highland series. This is a story of a love that transcends time and so much more.
Haley Fitzpatrick is a student fascinated with weapons. When she comes across a gun that could possibly offer the opportunity to correct a historical inaccuracy, and become subject for her thesis, she is instantly obsessed.
The obsession with the weapon results in being transported to 17th-century Scotland and coming face-to-face with Alasdair MacColla. Despite their mutual distrust for each other, they slowly develop a bond that grows into love.
Unfortunately, Haley's awareness of history and what happens to Alasdair, forces her to make a decision: intercept to change history or allow it to go the course already knowing what the outcome will be?
Haley's character is well rounded and quite interesting. Incorporated into the story is her suffering a traumatic experienced that could have left her defeated. Instead, she overcomes the trauma and develops into a strong woman, both physically and mentally. Ultimately, it is her strength that carries the book and the outcome. It also makes for some tense, nail biting moments!
I really liked Haley and found her journey exciting. Veronica Wolff managed to balance her combined abilities without making her too good to be true. This love story is sweet and full of passion as well.
The story did started a bit slow, but after the initial interaction between Haley and Alasdair, it took off! The storyline took some unexpected twists and turns that surprised me.
Ms. Wolff has once again written a solid book with good character and a good story to match. Fans of her previous books will not be disappointed. I certainly wasn't and recommend it to anyone looking for a good story with memorable characters.
Reviewed by Cez from Bookaholics Romance Book Club 』 『A modern-day woman is wrenched through time by a brutal and bloody ceremony—only to wind up in the arms of a Highland warrior fated for a tragic destiny.』
price：$6.99
Berkley
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Again.....maybe if I were a fan from the beginning) 『Maybe it is not her, may it is me....I just dont care for V. Wolfe's style of writing. This one too is a just a miss and a recommended pass for anyone interested in Scottish romance. Stick with Monica McCarty』
(Sword of the Highlands) 『New York art curator Magda Deacon loves the new painting delivered to the museum. It features a handsome highlander, and he captures her heart. But while she's cleaning it before it's to be displayed she finds herself drawn back in time, and suddenly she's in bed: with the subject of the painting.
James Graham, the Marquise of Montrose, is intrigued by the woman he finds in his bed. She's different, though. She likes to golf, and she has strange objects that can do things like light a fire. He's captivated by her, and her story of coming from the future.
But James lives in a tumultuous time, where war rages between king and country and clans. And Magda knows James' fate. Can she switch things around, and change history? Or is the couple doomed to have an unhappy ending?
Sword of the Highlander is rich in history and detail. Magda is a strong character who works to make the best of her situation, and James is a wonderful hero, who cares for her deeply. Their love is strong, and pulls at the heartstrings. There is a lot of history in this book, and it is richly described. I wished, however, that the couple did not spend so much time apart. I know the reasons for it, but I have to admit it slowed the story down for me.
Sword of the Highlander is a great story for lovers of history, and time-travel.
Amelia Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed』
(Loved it!) 『This book was a very good book, loved the storyline and characters. Veronica Wolff is an awesome author, she knows how to tell a damn good story. I would recommend this book and the others in this series to everyone I know.』
(Spare us the slander of historical figures) 『I have not read this book. Oh, please, please, someone tell me that the guy on the cover is not supposed to be Montrose. In fact, someone tell me that Montrose is not portrayed as a "womanizer" or as "rakish" in this book. Because, somehow, I missed that part in the biographies by Wishart, Napier, Buchan, Cowan, Hastings, Price, Wedgwood, Greville, Williams, and several others. He was a decent and an honorable man, and even his enemies the Covenanters, who had minds like cesspits, never accused him of personal immorality.
As for "the author's literary ruse , having him disappear into anonymity with his true love" - oh, yes, indeed, because a public hanging and quartering surrounded by enemies who hated him and who knew him well would make that *such* a very likely scenario. Montrose's death was a blazing example of heroic courage and integrity, and to diminish it for the sake of some idiotic plot is an insult.
Tell me also that she doesn't say that Montrose was a Highlander. He wasn't. He led the Highland clans through sheer force of personality, not because he was one of them.
As for the person who asked about the portrait: Not having read the description, I don't know which one she means. Try this: [...] for one painted near the end of his life. The one on the cover of Wedgwood's biography here: [...] is probably not Montrose at all, since the features don't match those on other portraits. (Edit: Hmmm, no URL's allowed, so try searching in a search engine for Montrose Honthorst for the former, and look up Wedgwood Montrose here in Amazon for the latter).
I suggest you try Margaret Irwin's THE PROUD SERVANT and THE BRIDE. You won't get any tawdry sex scenes, but you will get magnificently written, lifelike, and accurate portrayals of the people involved.
I might buy a (used) copy of this book, simply to complete my collection of all the books written about Montrose, and file it right next to the one that has him serving as some sort of lieutenant in Hell. They're about equally likely.』
(Another nice book in the series...) 『Fortunately, these characters can deal with "time-travel" better than I think I could (if possible). But, you get hooked on the characters and want to read the next book in the series ASAP. Enjoyable...』 『One minute, she’s New York heiress and art curator Magda Deacon, enraptured by the Highlander captured in an old portrait. The next, she’s falling through time to 17th-century Scotland—and embarking on the most erotic journey of her life.』
price：$5.25
Silhouette
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (enjoyable romantic science fiction) 『Time raiders Delia Sebastian and Jake Tyler are assigned to work together in finding the first piece of an alien artifact the Karanovo Bronze Seal in ancient Rome during the time of Julius Caesar. Delia does not want to go with Jake as her partner as she has a past with him that left her hurt. On the other hand, Jake looks forward to spending time with her.
Their Italian vacation posing as Grecian mercenaries proves dangerous as Caesar's mistress Servilia has an agenda of her own yet the artifact is in her Pompeii villa. Worse, an alien seeks the artifact and is using the body of the scribe to hide inside. As the peril mounts, Delia and Jake must cover each other's back if they are to survive the mission and have any hope of successfully accomplishing it.
This is the opening act of a new romantic science fiction series in which different authors over the next few months will provide novels. THE SEEKER is a fine tale starring two leads who battle one another and two insidious enemies. The story line starts slow as the key background information is provided, but once the protagonists (some might say antagonists) go back in time to 44 BC, the action turns fast-paced and the lead couple's attraction could ignite Ancient Rome. Fans will enjoy Lindsay McKenna's solid thriller as Ancient Rome comes alive and the table is set for Cindy Dees in September to go after the next segment of the Karanovo Bronze Seal.
Harriet Klausner 』 『
Delia Sebastian is a trained historian and psychic. Former army captain Jake Tyler is her swaggering ex-lover, who can read her most intimate thoughts--and desires. Together they will make the risky leap back to 44 BC to infiltrate the court of Julius Caesar by posing as Grecian mercenaries. But with assassins everywhere, will old passions reignite to undermine their cover...leaving them trapped in history forever?
price：$7.99
Love Spell
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Would like to try but have reservations) 『I see Harriet Klausner is back with her 5 star review. I'm really reluctant to read anything she raves about, which includes everything she reviews. There are websites devoted to tearing apart her saccharine reviews.』
(Great second book in the trilogy!) 『This a really good book if you like romance and suspense with a little bit of "naughty" in the mix.The first book in the trilogy is Stolen Fury - read it initially. The third comes out in January. I give them 5 stars. I've been reading this genre' for over 30 years and I compare Naughton to early Rosemary Rogers with a little Nora Roberts thrown in. Worth the time spent reading.』
(Really fun!) 『Peter Kauffman is an antiquities dealer who for years was not exactly clean with his deals. That is, until he met Egyptologist Katherine Meyer and had a burning love affair with her. But Pete's lies about his business ruined everything and before he could try to make it right, Kat died in a car bomb.
Six years later, Kat is back, alive and kicking. The woman Pete thought was dead isn't and all those old feelings come rushing back, for both of them. However, Kat isn't just back for him, she's determined to find the truth about what happened years ago in a pitch-black cave while evading a killer who's out for revenge and Pete is right in the middle of it.
Stolen Heat is another winner by Ms. Naughton! There's a sizzling romance but it doesn't steal from the tight plot about the mystery Kat is trying to find the truth about. After 6 years, she can't hide as a dead woman anymore and something makes her come out, even though she knows those people looking for her will find out and come after her again.
Both main characters, Kat and Pete, are people who are trying to stay alive and also can't help but have those old feelings come back. Pete is furious that Kat was hiding all those years, understandably. Both are multi-dimensional characters that come together beautifully. There are some characters from Stolen Fury who are revisited in Stolen Heat and I thought that was great.
Stolen Heat is an awesome combination of deadly suspense, edgy action and a wonderful romance with characters that you'll laugh, cry and yell with. I had a great time reading it and I'm definitely looking forward to more of Ms. Naughton's books.』
(terrific thriller) 『In Egypt, Katherine Meyer supposedly died in a car bombing. However, unbeknownst to those who wanted her dead, she remains alive but in hiding. Six years since her death, Katherine surfaces risking her life to break into an auction house in order to steal an ancient artifact before it falls into the wrong hands; as it contains secrets that some nefarious villains will murder to possess.
She fails to escape totally as her adversaries including her former lover Peter Kauffman not only see her; they know who she is. Although Peter betrayed her in Egypt six years ago, Kat saves his life. They flee into the night to buy time and regroup as they ponder who wants her dead.
This is more a terrific thriller with a romantic subplot supporting the action then and now. The key to STOLEN HEAT is the effortless moving back and forth in time so readers know first hand what happened six years ago and what is happening now. Kat is a fabulous focus as she holds the exhilarating tale together with enemies wanting her dead while the man she loved and still does swears he will keep her safe this time though she knows he betrayed her the last time they were together. As she did with STOLEN FURY, Elisabeth Naughton will have readers spellbound with this action-packed romantic suspense with its emphasis on suspense.
Harriet Klausner
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(She did it again!) 『I adored Elisabeth Naughton's first book, STOLEN FURY. She has perfected a ratio of action to romance that I look for in a romance novel. Her books aren't too heavy on the action, but it's substantial enough to keep the story moving. I was not disappointed with STOLEN HEAT at all. Sometimes I wonder how a second book will stack up to an author's first - and in this case, Naughton came through. STOLEN HEAT has the action and adventure that was thrilling in the first, and the steamy romance, but it's done in a way that is different from the first. The second book is a reunion story, which I appreciate because it stands apart from the first book. She skillfully uses a few flashback sequences to share with the reader just how much Peter and Kat loved each other before they were torn apart. They were written and placed in a way that the transition was smooth.
I love Naughton's characters too! Peter and Kat are flawed enough to be real, but smart enough to know how to make their love for each other work. Kat is a tough woman and enjoyable to read. And let's just say, I'm sure you'll wish that Peter was real ;) I highly recommend both STOLEN FURY and STOLEN HEAT. I can't wait for Naughton's third, and final, book in the series, STOLEN SEDUCTION.
A blurb about the book: His past tore them apart. Her lies thrust them back together. Now a killer's out for revenge, but the biggest threat for both may just be the heat they thought they'd already lost...
Antiquities dealer Peter Kauffman walked a fine line between clean and corrupt for years. And then he met the woman who changed his life--Egyptologist Katherine Meyer. Their love affair burned white-hot in Egypt, until the day Pete's lies and half-truths caught up with him. After that, their relationship imploded, Kat walked out, and before Pete could find her to make things right, he heard she'd died in a car bomb.
Six years later, the woman Pete thought he'd lost for good is suddenly back. The lies this time aren't just his, though. The only way he and Kat will find the truth and evade a killer out for revenge is to work together--as long as they don't find themselves burned by the heat each thought was stolen long ago...』 『His past tore them apart. Her lies thrust them back together. Now a killer's out for revenge, but the biggest threat for both may just be the heat they thought they'd already lost....』
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Berkley
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (1 1/2 stars....) 『Lydia Denton is a widow, having lost her Navy SEALS husband five years ago to terrorists. She is raising their son alone while trying to recover from the grief when Thorfinn Haraldsson enters her life. Thorfinn reminds her of her deceased husband, Dave. Can he be Dave reincarnated? There's just one little problem... Thorfinn keeps insisting that he's a Viking who has traveled through time and that Lydia's son is his! Will Lydia and Thorfinn get a second chance at love?
Sandra Hill has long been a favorite author of mine. I've faithfully followed her books for quite awhile but somehow the last two Viking/Navy SEAL books just haven't worked for me. The concept of Vikings meeting up with Navy SEALS almost borders on the absurd and yet Ms. Hill has made it work quite well for her for many previous novels. However, in VIKING UNCHAINED, it just seems ridiculous.
The chemistry between Lydia and Thorfinn seems forced. Both are still dealing with their past relationships and the comparisons between their somewhat parallel relationships pales fairly early on. How many times do we have to hear about how similar Thorfinn is to Dave before one starts to wonder about Lydia's mental stability? Just the fact she takes him home to begin with stretches the boundaries of believability based on her character but her continued insistence on referring to him as Dave reincarnated is grating.
Between the lack of a credible romance and the sheer ridiculousness of the plot, VIKING UNCHAINED falls short of the high expectations I have for a Sandra Hill novel on multiple levels.
COURTESY OF CK2S KWIPS AND KRITIQUES』
(VIKINGS R HOT!) 『a freind of mine me this book an it is so hot! if you love vikings and sexy men this book is for u! lol!』
(Inspires rambunctious laughter) 『The first 18 pages were agonizing. Didn't hook me at all. The rest of the book I couldn't put down. Seriously my kids were pissed at my laughing so hard I woke them up in the middle of the night. Finished the book within 24 hours and am off to buy the other two books in this series. Didn't like not having an explanation of the time travel, the military stuff, and the first 18 pages, but would still rate this book a 4.5 out of 5.』
(This was aweful.) 『After having read Edin's Embrace, another Sandra Hill book, and fallen inlove with her characters, I was deeply disappointed by this book. I can easily read a book in one sitting, but this one was agonizing and I couldn't even finish. It was cute at some points, but confusing, unbelievable and the characters lacked a depth that didn't allow me to connect. I will have to donate this one to the library and hope that someone else finds it entertaining. Too bad, since Edin's Embrace was a wonderful and touching story. No pun on the touching.』
(Another Brilliant Book by Sandra Hill) 『It was fabulous. Couldn't put it down, but then again that's how most of her books are.』 『Sandra Hill unleashes her best novel yet.
Searching for his little boy, 11thcentury Viking Thorfinn lands in modern times, where he stumbles upon a dead wringer for his cheating ex-wife. Single mom Lydia Denton mourns the loss of her SEAL husband. Then she meets a man who resembles him. Despite Thorfinn’s strange accusations, Lydia finds it impossible to ignore the chemistry between them. And as she gets to know this handsome Viking, she can’t help but wonder whether two souls, separated by time, have found their way back together.』
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