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Title: Who Will Take This Man? by Jacquie D'Alessandro ISBN: 0060536705 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 30 September, 2003 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.2
Rating: 1
Summary: Dont Bother
Comment: I loved Jacquie D'Alessandro's previous books, and thinking this one would be funny, heartwarming, and just plain GOOD, I bought it. BIG MISTAKE!!! The heroine is nothing of the sort. I found myself disliking her more and more as I read on. Selfish, nagging, and just plain stupid. As for the hero, he was nothing to write home about. The book is too long, with too many twists that make no sense. Please, save your money and pass on "Who Will Take This Man."
Rating: 2
Summary: M'kaaaay
Comment: Wow... I'm am left speechless. How on earth these other reviewers read the same book as I did and thought, "awesome job," I'm not sure. In fact, I question whether or not they actually DID read it, because if they had, they would have been startled as I was by Mrs D'Alessandero's deviation from her usual formula (quirky heroine, reluctant beau, outrageous circumstances, fun, laughter). Instead, I got an incredibly irritating novel about some a dried up old spinster so self absorbed she doesn't care whose life she ruins, or whose feelings she hurts, just as long as her reputation as the ton matchmaker isn't tarnished, because, god forbid. I tried to read this book three times and on all three occasions I had to put it back down. Frankly, I'd rather not waste my time listening to some twit complain about how tough it is to be her.
Now I won't kid you. I have no idea how this book ends. Could be that from page 105 on "Who Will Take This Man" is a brilliant story worthy of the next Lions or Pulitzer, but I'll never know. Why? Because I threw my copy in the trash. Sorry, I just couldn't bring myself to care about all the many sacrifices the female lead was forced to endure in order to retain the exalted position as head-busybody of London's elite. In my opinion, we could have avoided the whiney monologs all together had D'Alessandero simply nailed her heroine's butt to the nearest cross from the very beginning.
If this sounds harsh... well, that's because it is. I had no business reading this book, and to be honest, this is exactly the sort of romance story (Ice Queen vs the World scenario) I loath. Then again, Mrs D'Alessandero's previous novels were exceptional, so I had no reason to doubt her this time. My recommendation? If you are a Julia Quinn fan or like Amanda Quick, try D'Alessandero's earlier works: "The Bride Thief", "Whirlwind Wedding", and my personal favorite "Whirlwind Affair". All three are great and will put a smile on your face. "Who Will Take This Man" on the other hand...makes a great tea-cozy.
Or an extremely silly hat. It's up to you.
Rating: 5
Summary: This author ROCKS!
Comment: Ten years ago Philip Whitmore (a.k.a. Viscount Greybourne), and his father made a deal. Philip would go off to exotic locations and indulge himself in antiquarian studies. He was never more happy than when he was holding dusty relics and learning about the people of past civilizations. Upon learning his father's health was failing, Philip kept his end of the bargain and set sail home to marry the lady chosen for him. Just before sailing, Philip located part of the "Stone of Tears". The stone was cursed. Any who read it would lose the one they married within two days. The part with the cure was missing. He could only hope the other piece was among the crates shipped ahead to his warehouse.
Lovely Meredith Chilton-Grizedale was known as "the Matchmaker of Mayfair". Philip's father hired Meredith to locate the perfect match for his son. But on the day of the wedding, Lady Sarah did not show. Philip had told Lady Sarah of the curse and gave her the choice as to whether or not to marry. With the wedding canceled, Meredith's business was in ruins! As for Philip, the gossip papers were having a field day with the curse, but claimed that impotence was the real reason for the cancellation.
Meredith, Philip, and their close friends were desperate to locate the missing stone. This was made harder by the fact that someone was out to harm anyone Philip cared for, including his friends and family members. As Meredith and Philip searched, their attraction for each other grew and Meredith fell under the curse. If they did not locate and transcribe the missing piece of stone within two days, she would die.
***** This is one of my favorite authors. In fact, she can not write quickly enough to suit me. I was ecstatic to find this latest book! This story is full of romance, danger, intrigue, and betrayal ... and very highly recommended to all. *****
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Title: A Gentleman's Honor by Stephanie Laurens ISBN: 0060002077 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 30 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn ISBN: 0380820854 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 24 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Lady Chosen by Stephanie Laurens ISBN: 0060002069 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: August, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: London's Perfect Scoundrel : Lessons in Love by Suzanne Enoch ISBN: 0380820838 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 29 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: The Devil You Know by Liz Carlyle ISBN: 074343787X Publisher: Pocket Star Pub. Date: 01 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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