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Title: The Magic of You by Johanna Lindsey ISBN: 0-380-75629-3 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 June, 1993 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.32 (69 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Not a true Malory
Comment: This book just didn't do it for me. I love the Malorys, but this story quite annoyed me.
Warren is too stubborn and grouchy for me. I love troubled heros, but I think he was too exaggerated and I couldn't find anything to like about him. While I fell in love with almost all the other heros JL has created (Tony, James, Colt, Angel, Chandos, Lachlan, you name them) Warren kept stepping on my toes.
Amy is also stubborn and determined and her love for Warren seemed more of a fixation then love. Some reviewers have said that it is quite refreshing to have the woman hunt the man for a change, but Amy's 'courting' reminded me of a spoiled child who only wants to get a new toy that her parents wouldn't buy her.
Also, the funny scenes which are so great in the previous Malorys (especially Gentle Rogue and Tender Rebel) are missing. JL tries to write them, but they were unbelievable and forced and just didn't come to life.
And finally, the difference in age is just too big. Two people separated by almost a generation (20 years) don't have almost anything in common and couldn't possibly fall for each other.
Oh, but the scene of Georgina giving birth was immensely funny.
This gets 3 stars for featuring the 'older' Malorys, not for the book in itself. Not a re-read.
Rating: 5
Summary: BUY THIS BOOK! IT'S A KEEPER!
Comment: I have been a loyal Johanna Lindsey fan for over 15 years. I'll admit that I have liked some of her books more than others,but I have never disliked any of her stories or her characters. I am always amazed when I think about the fact that she has been writing for over 20 years. I have read all of her books and I have never seen similarities in her plots or her stories. They are all unique.I am an avid reader and I like a lot of authors,but Johanna Lindsey stays my all time favorite because of her ability to keep her stories fresh. Regarding this story I thought it was wonderful to see the female do the chasing. Amy Malory acted true to form as far as I was concerned. She acted as the male Malory's had when they decided they wanted someone. She was bold and very charming as James and Tony were without being crass or trashy. I loved it! I thought it was wonderful that unlike other family members that had had to have shot gun weddings, Amy refused to settle for anything less than true love and full commitment. I respect other peoples opinions,but I really don't understand why some people were so upset by a women that went after what she wanted. It was great in the sense that I think that the author was trying to show that even though Warren was twice Amy's age she was mature enough to handle him. Johanna, please keep up the great work! I am one of your greatest fans!
Rating: 2
Summary: Just Average...
Comment: Amy Malory has set her sights on Warren Anderson, an American ship captain who almost had her uncle hung for piracy. Warren tries to avoid her and fight his growing attraction. She chases him relentlessly. They end up being kidnapped, and held captive on a ship together, to voyage across an ocean. She continues to pursue, and he continues to resist her advances until finally, he gives in (of course).
It's been awhile since I've read this, and I haven't read any of the other Malory series books. Compared to other romance novels I've read, this is far from the best. I've read a couple of Lindsey's books, but I haven't found anything special about them, and have since quit reading her work. The story started out pretty good, then they were kidnapped and put on the ship. It just felt like the story took this odd, unexpected, and not so great, turn of events. Once Warren finally gives in to Amy's advances, (and we did have to wait a long time), the lack of description was a letdown. On the positive side, I did like Amy being the aggressor and the humor was pretty good. Bottom line: the book was just average, and unless you're a Lindsey fan, I'd skip it.
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Title: Love Only Once by Johanna Lindsey ISBN: 0380899531 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 December, 1985 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Gentle Rogue by Johanna Lindsey ISBN: 0380753022 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 December, 1990 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Say You Love Me (Malory, No. 5) by Johanna Lindsey ISBN: 0380725711 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 December, 1997 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Present by Johanna Lindsey ISBN: 0380804387 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 09 November, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Man of My Dreams by Johanna Lindsey ISBN: 0380756269 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 June, 1992 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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