Original Hero and Heroine where she is just as smart as he is.
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How can I not give 5 stars to an author that writes the heroine just as intelligent as the hero.  That is just so refreshing to read.  Judith Ivory also offers original stories and heroes.  It's intelligent and witty and I appreciate that she doesn't give me corny dialouge and though you start off thinking her heroes are shallow people with faults you soon realize that all humans are flawed and that she is showing you how their love makes them better people.  Like I stated it's just so smart and fun that you have to appreciate it.
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I am so pleased to have picked this book up.  I was captivated by it.  I was very pleased with what a strong and determined woman the main character was.  She was intelligent, warm and caring.  She has a goal of becoming a tenured professor despite working alongside a professor that is doing everything to prevent that from happening for her.  I love a heroine who has personal goals but also knows how to be loving, not calculating.  This heroine has a way of drawing others in.  Although she comes to stay at the hero's mansion it is clear that she stays true to who she is as a person and she shows kindness to everyone she meets, even those working there.  At first, I found the "hero" of the book to be manipulative of her in his calculated pursuit but as the book wore on I found him to be a man of honor.  He is protective of his entire family and a man of honesty and integrity.  He becomes very protective of the heroine and wants to see her achieve her own goals as well.  There is a lot of action in the book as well as an interesting look at history and what it takes to unravel it.  Unlike many Kindle books, I found this to be well edited and I didn't run across constant type-o's and such.  I would not recommend this book for a young adult as there is a physical relationship that plays itself out throughout the book.  This book is quite long, but well worth reading.
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It is so refreshing to read a fictional work written by a scholar regarding a female lead with equal intelligence.
1249393
It seems that since the Big Bang Theory came out authors have been trying their hands at characters who have slightly higher than normal IQs.  Some of them can pull this off, some of them cannot.  Susan Mallery does a great job of making her heroine seem charmingly sweet and optimistic, annoyingly smart and beautiful, and completely kick butt all at the same time.  (It's almost enough to make you hate her, but just keep reminding yourself that she isn't real ^_^)
The hero, Gideon, has some PTSD to work through.  Susan does a wonderful job of not just brushing this off in one or two scenes.  Gideon's past is a part of him all throughout the book, making his trama seem all the more real and his triumphs all the better.
This is a great addition to the Fool's Gold series and I can't wait to read Three Little Words!
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Katherine Ashe's, Kisses She wrote is a smart, well written novel with a wonderful heroine and hero. This shorter story is well developed.

Cam Westfall, the Earl of Bedwyr is a bit of a rake and when he discovers the intimate diary of Princess Jacqueline he is intrigued because he quickly realizes she has written about him.  Her diary details her feelings for Cam and she even writes about fictional encounters with Cam which are quite steamy.  Suddenly Jacqueline becomes very interesting.

Jacqueline is reserved but not boring and she admires Cam from afar.  She is a little shy and a little plain  and writes about her longings in her diary.  When Cam begins to pay some attention to her, she comes out of her shell and develops a friendship with Cam.  She is under pressure to marry and her brother and mother do not approve of Cam.

Jacqueline becomes Cam's muse and his poetry which had been in remission suddenly comes to life.  The parallel between the heroine's diary and Cam's poetry is wonderful and it is through Cam's and Jacqueline's written words that the reader understands how special this couple is.
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The  heroine  is pretty, innocent  and  spunky;  the  hero  is a  hard case, uninterested  in  innocents and  unwilling  to  involve  himself  in others' lives.  Yet he takes  her under his wing, inexplicably  fascinated by  her.  No new ground  is broken  here, but  some  interesting  characters, an unusual  situation, and  very  competent  writing  make  it  an enjoyable  read.
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I actually own the paperback but when this came out at a discount, I purchased the kindle version.  Truly Garwood style with humor and adventure.  The hero is alpha with a sweet side and the heroine is feisty.  I don't like historically as much these days but I think this was one of my favorites.  Happy ending, not a lot of angst and a happy ending.  romantic escapism at its best.
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This is my first Skip novel, and I like her so much as the protagonist.  She's tough, smart and feminine, a refreshing combination in a woman detective. The little glimpses of New Orleans as the back drop made me want to be there (again). I just ordered another Julie Smith/Skip novel. Try it, you'll like it!
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After an improbable start, the story does not falter, from secret stairways to Bonapartist agents, the characters have as much fun as the readers do. A very satisfying romance, that can be reread again and again.
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I enjoyed this second book as much as the first.  All the characters were present along with all their personality quirks.  Our heroine is developing an engaging personality.  I will read the next book.
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Sorial is a great hero and Alicia a great heroine.  Their journey from stable-boy and noble girl is worth the whole time to read the book and the Prelate, king, enemies, and friends are excellent, with realistic presence, well planned in the setting of the story.
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It's easy to lose yourself in the universe of the Magnificent Devices. Lady Claire remains an enterprising and impressive heroine. Even though she has yet to turn eighteen, she is no simpering miss. Instead, she has a knack for invention and an uncanny ability to find allies in the most unlikely of situations. I can't wait to read more about her adventures.
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I love smarty women characters. The fact that the heroine, Lady Penelope Bridgeman, has a past, as does the hero, Gabriel Deveraux, adds character and depth to the book. I especially enjoy how Heather describes the torture and shame that the hero feels, and ultimately, only Penelope can save him and bring him out of his misery and malady. I love how Heather doesn't have the heroine shy away or hide her smarts either! Highly recommend this book.
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And neither do the plot twists. Ali Reynolds is a thoroughly modern heroine - fit yet feminine, mature, smart and mentally tough - traits we of the fairer gender can aspire to emulate. A thoroughly enjoyable read.
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A great read. Contains the perfect amount of action, intelligence, and sexual tension to keep you going until the end. I will definitely be reading the rest of the books in this series. Amaranthe Lockdon is a great choice for a heroine: she's not a super badass chick who thinks she knows everything. She's smart, resourceful, and knows when she's gotten lucky, rather than thinking she's "just that good". I enjoyed her internal monologue as well as her interactions with the other characters, which made it just that much better for me. I got lucky with this one as a free download.
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Great, great hero, and a wonderful heroine. Both are vivid human beings, and they change from young idealists to functional but damaged, wary adults in a manner that is legitimate and fully understandable. The villain is easy to despise but also easy to recognize. He's a man of his time and class, with pathetically logical reactions and motives for men like him.

Julian tries to rescue Emma from a potentially disastrous marriage and from a brutal rebellion in India before they are parted. When they meet in London years later, he steps up again, this time trying to rescue her from herself -- the lingering emotional scars have frozen her, except when she paints her traumatic memories, while he spent the years apart gaming and drinking and whoring himself numb. The dramatic plot that motors under the romance is well-conceived, tightly drawn, and entirely plausible.

The language flows smoothly and powerfully, and dialogue rarely misses the right tone for the characters. We are transported to colonial compounds and Mayfair drawing rooms and maharajah's fortresses; we are stranded in the horrifying chaos of war and filthy army tents, and taken there by smell and color and sound. There is much shown to the reader, and thankfully little 'telling' us in this wonderfully textured book.

A splendid love story, beautifully told. Bravo, Ms. Duran, and thank you. Now please, get back to work!
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Lively smart heroine. I could not put it down and went looking for more by same author. Delilah is fun and in her own imperfections a heroine.  Please keep her coming