A Fun and Fabulous Read!
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"Cordina's Crown Jewel" is a wonderful tale about two very different people thrown together by fate.  Camilla de Cordina, the highly sought after princess of the small (fictitious) Mediterranean country of Cordina, has had all that she can handle of her duties and the constant media attention surrounding her.  Perilously close to having a nervous breakdown, Cordina decides that she will run away and take a few weeks to find out who she really is.  Not long into her journey, she crashes her rental car in the backwoods of Vermont, and is rescued in the midst of a violent summer storm by Dr. Delaney Caine.
Delaney takes Camilla back to his cabin, where he grudgingly allows her to spend the night.  However, as time moves on, Camilla becomes more and more fascinated by and more and more attracted to this prickly archaeologist.  Del offers Camilla a temporary job transcribing notes from his latest dig, and inadvertently helps Camilla find her passion in life.  Camilla is absolutely enthralled by Del's work, and by Del.  Del also finds this classy beauty highly intriguing, and begins to see that she fills a void in his life he didn't even know was there.
As their relationship progresses, Camilla knows that she must tell Del who she really is.  But will Del be able to accept Camilla's demanding life as a princess? And will he be able to forgive her for her dishonesty?
You'll just have to read the book and find out for yourself.
I really enjoyed this book.  Camilla and Del are both wonderfully rich and vivid characters, with realistic flaws and strengths.  These two will compel you to read their story.  The romance they share is passionate and exciting and treats the reader to some very sexy scenes.
Once again Nora Roberts has crafted a captivating story with characters who make you care and a plot that keeps you turning pages.  I highly recommend this book, so buy it today!
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I devoured this book!  An enjoyable and entertaining read.
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What a fun read - a MustHave book! I could not put it down and you won't be disappointed when you pick it up!
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This is the second book I've read in the "Bridgerton Series" and although I did not find it as wonderful as "The Duke and I", I had so much fun reading this novel! It was so marvelous to explore and join with two endearing characters such as Penelope and Colin. Although the two of them getting together was a long time in coming, they certainly took us on a journey! The rapport that these two share lets us see their intelligence and sense of humor, while the attraction between them lets us see their beauty and sensuality. And in the surface, both Colin and Penelope seem to be all right with the world, but we find the secrets that they have kept show us who they really long to be. Julia Quinn did a wonderful way in making her characters come to life and leap out at you from the pages. I found Mrs. Featherington to be very superficial, but she certainly provided some comic relief. And Eloise gives out the impresssion of being tough, but still vulnerable. I truly enjoyed reading this book. Lady Whistledown's true identity was, despite my suspicion, truly a shock, but a delightful one. All in all, this is a story that will truly be enjoyed. I can't wait to see who manages to capture Eloise's heart!
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This is a really fun read. The setting is vividly described, and very imaginative . Without wishing to give too much away, look out for the coffee scene! I loved it. There are incredibly evocative moments, and the richness and the detail of the setting means I really felt like I was there, in the sweaty, grimy, but rather wonderful city of Damsport.

But the real strength of the book is in its characters. Longinus and Rory leapt off the page for me. They were both complex, fully developed characters, each with very distinct personalities. They felt both real and endearing, but at the same time following them around Damsport was a lot of fun, and at times just plain funny. And Longinus is just brilliant!

In fact, all the characters in this book are interesting. Even some of the smaller, side characters have intriguing personalities, quirks, so that the whole book is populated with a cast of characters you want to spend more time with.

For all that, a very compelling mystery runs throughout the story. There are pockets of humour throughout the novel, but the plot remains well developed and engaging throughout, so that you just want to keep turning those pages. There were a few moments that I really didn't see coming -- which is of course always a lot of fun!

All in all I really enjoyed this book. The Viper and the Urchin is a fun caper, served with big dollops of mystery and humour.
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I fell under the spell of this book, and I must say I had lots of fun with the Tobin twins.  Willa and Slone could not be more different, but then it would not be so much fun to uncover the complicated layers of each sister's personality.

I adored the kooky Willa and her "animal whispering" talents. Willa sweet, friendly and romantic while her sister Slone is the polar opposite.
Slone is confident, career driven, and a no-nonsense girl - the anti-romantic of this world! Both sisters have a special bond, and they need/compliment each other, and when the world gets tough they will need to put some of their differences aside and join force to get their happy ever after! I really like both the sisters and instantly bonded with them and cheer them on as they battled daily life and the problems that come with love.

As in every romantic story there has to be a potential love interest, and here we have one for each sister. Sparks are flying between Willa and charming gardener Brody so hopefully she will have a chance to make her dreams a reality- finally, especially when Willa designs a plan for Brody to come around to have family hope and give advice on the roses that Gran planted years ago.

For the time being Slone focuses on her two important work assignments and does not have a time for anything more serious than a 'friend with benefit" but his little frolicking may be preventing Slone from any future happiness. I think Slone just needs a tiny push in the right directions to have a chance at happy ever.

Then there is Gav, a mutual friend of the twins. Both Willa nad Slone has a very different relationship with Gav, but he is a fantastic and supportive constant in their life.

I really enjoyed the main protagonists relationships growing and developing into something quite extraordinary. It made for a very entertaining read!

The format of this book is very up-to-day, fast-paced and engaging! Tracy is a great storyteller creating funny, warm and witty characters ( that you want to spend more time with) and using very descriptive way with words that make you feel a part of the story from the very beginning.

This book hit the spot for me! I loved it.
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What a fun and fabulous read..thank you Rhonda for sharing the "behind the scenes" stories with us!!! And intimate view into a privelaged life filled with glamour, sex and a bit of Hollywood treachery
You WILL be Up All Night reading this bookAllegra Buffington
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Desdemona Quiggley is a free spirit determined to be mistress of her own fate. Together with two close female companions, she forms Lucy Lavender Enterprises. Unfortunately, the business falls into debt, and the ladies are in danger of losing everything they've worked so hard to gain. But Desdemona refuses to give up. In order to keep them all from debtor's prison, she conceives a wild plot to capture a highwayman in order to collect the large reward on his head.
Arriving at Yorkshire to visit his aunt, the Marquis of Daxonbury is knocked off his feet by a deadly accurate slingshot wielded by an irrepressible young female who has confused his noble person with a common footpad! Immediately caught in the delightful snare of the most fascinating woman he has ever met, Dax finds himself up to his ears in solving a villainous plot, the plucky Desdemona by his side, every step of the way. And to think Dax assumed his visit to dear old auntie's would be a dead bore!
This lively novel is full of wit and charm in the form of clever dialogue, quirky characters with sparkling personalities, and many hilariously outrageous situations. The hero and heroine are a wonderfully balanced match, both of them intelligent, stubborn, and dynamic with a shared sense of the ridiculous. If you like a book with lots of laughs along with warm affection and hot sexuality, you'll really enjoy this treasure!
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What a fun read!  From the quirky fantastical characters to the suspenseful storytelling, Elayne Griffith has added a gem to this popular genre.  She strikes a delightful balance between the lighthearted-comical and the dark-mysterious-adventure story that keeps things fresh and interesting throughout.  It was especially fun to follow the personal transformation of Shawna (the main character) as she must accept and face her new unexpected life full of challenges.  I also applaud how she broke the stereotypical view of unicorns.  These are not your sparkly, rainbow-farting, white unicorns.  :-)

A wealth of unique characters, a suspenseful and twisted story, comedic relief, prophetic dragons, kooky fairies, evil molochs and a dash of romance make Sapphire a must read.

Can't wait for book 2!
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" The Unlikely Lady" is the third book in The Playful Brides series by Ms Bowman and a wonderful read,if your like me and missed book two in the series do not be afraid to pick this up and read ; it works as a stand alone too! I however have added book two to my must get to soon . I find myself loving Ms Bowman's writing style easily finding myself immersed in her witty banter filled stories.
" The Unlikely Lady" is no exception , our heroine Lady Jane Lowndes fashions herself a blue stocking with no desire to marry and now seeing that her two best freinds Lucy and Cassie has found the love of their lives and achieved their desires it s her turn. Jane desires to be put firmly on the shelf , left to persue her favorite past time reading. If only she could get her parents to stop pressuring her to marry. That is what Best freinds are for with the help of Lady Lucy and a fictitious chaperone Miss Bunberry , Jane gets her parents to allow her to attend her freind Cassie's pre wedding house party without them, believing she is chaperoned by the fictitious Bunberry. With the first step in her plan achieved she now just needs to find a way to ensure she winds up on the shelf, the initial plan is to establish Miss Bunberry as a suitable chaperone for the season, allowing. Jane to appear like she is attending the silly balls while sneaking of to the library, not excluding perhaps a mild scandal to cement her spinsterhood .
Enter Lord Garrett Upton, cousin to Lady Lucy and verbal sparring partner to Jane. Jane believes Garret to be a rake of the highes order and a non - intellectual , never intrested in books or plays. Poor Garrett always finds himself drawn into Lucy's wild schemes and this time is no different.
Jane has agreed to participate in Cassie's house party festivities which lead to a masquerade ball, having forgotten a ball gown. For tha even she is loaned one along with a domino, her gown being ice blue and very low cut is the opposite of the demure gowns she normally wears, so when asked to dance by an unkown gentleman in green feeling bold in her anonymity she agrees , wishing she could figure out who the gentlemen is that is boldl flirty with her , but alas no being able to wear your glasses behind a domino makes identification difficult. Soon a walk through the portrait galler leads to more , leaving Jane questioning if she really wants to be a spinster . As for the man in green, when he awakes the nex morning with the mother of all hangover sand starts pricing together the night before, realization that the beautiful vixen he took some liberties with the night before is non other than Jane, Garrett is floored and wonders if Jane had any clue who he was las night .
Theses two are then set up further by Lucy and Cassie, each telling the other person that the have fallen in love with each other. Hence leaving Garret and Jane trying to discern if it is true . The set up actually brings these two into a willing space , with less bickering, more talk and well more liberties taken; things between them would be going well if not for Garrett's past constinantly getting in the way .
Garrett is a survivor of the Napoleonic wars and his good freind saved his life and took a bullet for him, since his return home he as been providing financially for Langfords family, however. Isabella Langford has decided she wants more, she wants Garrett too! Isabella has weaseled herself an invitation to the house party and Cassie's wedding, and let's just say the Mischeif she causes has me wanting her drawn and quartered . If Garrett can see last his guilt and his feeling of duty to Langfords family, maybe he might just find himself happy with a blue stocking!

I have to say I truly enjoyed this book, a few hour read that I could not put down filled with delightful banter, plot twist and turns and some how would Jane say it, oh I know " educationally stimulating scenes"!
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The Opposite of Wild was a fun and steamy read! The main characters are likable and well-thought out, with personal flaws that made them seem like real people. Fast paced, lots of surprises, and sizzling chemistry between Liz and Ryan. And you will fall in love with Gran!
I was drawn into Lizs adventures from the start, not wanting the book to end! I look forward to reading more by this talented new author.
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This book was a lot of fun, a fantastic comedic adventure.

Told from Sam's point of view, this was basically a story about one crazy and chaotic night. In a way, it was the worst case scenario one imagines of how a night might go, and in a way, it was kind of like the best night one can imagine.

The four characters were a lot of fun. The labels given in the title were  bit extreme, but I enjoyed how they all had such different personalities and how these affected the mood. The history they each had was also quite fascinating as it came out, especially in York and in Andi.

The family dynamic and Sam's ultimate feelings and relationship with her mother was intriguing to view. I enjoyed how we learned about her history through intermingled flashbacks and how it impacted the telling of the story to learn about what was taking place. I thought I had figured out the drama of the present but then I figured out that I was wrong. The thread of present tense is interesting and I loved how it all connected.

Sam's personality trait was more invisibility than being a pariah, but this idea of invisibility was creatively used. I enjoyed how it was interwoven into the story.

This had a fantastic plot and I was constantly on my toes. It was really easy to get absorbed and to keep turning pages.

I loved the ending, and how it had possibilities. I normally get frustrated when I'm left to make my own interpretation, but this worked really here

For anyone with a short attention span, I highly recommend this book!

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Such fun, a great story with lots of twists, turns, and colorful characters!
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This book is fabulous. ... a great read ... lots of fun ... treat yourself ...
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Sandra Bricker's latest novel is a another wonderful read filled with great characters, lots of humor and a fun storyline. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Jessie and her attempts to pick up her life after her husband unexpectedly disappears, along with her fancy car, mansion and all the money.

Jessie's a woman you can't help but root for. You want to see her come through all the hard stuff and find happiness. I loved the other characters. Danny, Riggs, Piper, Antonio, Amber and the rest are such fun characters and the ways they help Jessie find her way and her place is an extremely fun journey that I highly recommend! I can't wait for book two to see what happens next!
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This book is FABULOUS!  I wish I could give it ten stars.  I could hardly put it down.  All of the characters are fun to read and the plot is exciting, too.  Anyone who is looking for a smart, sexy, fast-paced mystery is sure to enjoy this novel.
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Laugh out loud funny while also being witty and sweet. A fantastic read!