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Title: The Courtship by Catherine Coulter ISBN: 0-515-12721-3 Publisher: Jove Pubns Pub. Date: January, 2000 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 2.87 (60 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: At last another historical romance by Catherine Coulter!
Comment: I absolutely love reading Ms Coulter's novels. However, the past few years, I have been disappointed in the books she has released. Yes, they are more contemporary, but the witticism present in her usual historical romancs are missing in her new books. It has gotten to the point where I have nit read ANY of her new books--I just don't enjoy them. So imagine my surprise when I saw this book--I had to have it! Ms. Coulter has definitely not lost her edge when it comes to writing historical romances--her characters seem to come to life! It has been a joy to read her work again. I hope she continues to write these historical romances--it would be a shame to say good-bye to a favored author if she does continue to write mystery/contemporary romance novels.
Rating: 5
Summary: hilarious and sexy
Comment: I absolutely loved this book. When I read the excerpt that amazon.com provides, I knew I had to read it because it was just so funny. I wasn't disappointed! Helen is a very nice change from the usual romance novel heroine, which I am a little sick of since I read an average of 4 romance novels a week. Instead of being very delicate, not too bright, and needing a man, Helen is built like an Amazon and is extremely capable and self-confident, even physically strong too. Spenser is hilarious with his over-active imagination (something he and Helen share) and ability to laugh at himself. In a lot of romance novels, it seems like one of the pair can be replaced with someone else and it would still work, but it's obvious that Spenser and Helen are absolutely made for each other. I especially love how they have absolutely no control when one is around the other.
Secondary characters have their quirks as well and are interesting, yet don't detract from Spenser and Helen. For instance, Helen's father is constantly experimenting with champagne, while Helen's maid, Teeny, doesn't know how she can marry either of the two male servants who want her due to unfortunate last names ("Teeny Flock" or "Teeny Nettle"). As for the whole discipline thing, I found it made for extremely interesting situations and overall hilarity, and it made this book special.
As for plot... well, one thing that could have been improved on is that there is never any reason given for Helen's obsession with finding the lamp. She wants to find it, okay, but why? I kept waiting for a reason, but none ever came. Otherwise no complaints. Kudos on definitely not following the big misunderstanding formula, which I hate. Spenser and Helen always communicated and were extremely, extremely open with each other from the beginning, which I found refreshing.
Basically this book has very interesting and lively characters, great chemistry and love scenes, and very funny moments. Read it!
Rating: 3
Summary: Not my favorite Coulter novel.
Comment: Heroine: Tall and sturdy
Statuesque widow Helen Mayberry, owner of the King Edward's Lamp Inn, is on a quest. Driven to root out the ancient namesake of her business, she concocts a scheme to meet and entice Spenser Heatherington, notorious rake and scholar of ancient languages, into helping her decipher a scroll which may point her in the direction of the lost artifact.
Can Helen win Spenser over to her quest without having to pay too dearly for services rendered? Can his lordship spend time with the beautiful widow yet stay free of the marriage trap? And can the lusty lovers survive their hunt, which brings both murderers and the dead alike out of the woodwork?
What worked for me:
The idea of the archaeological mystery had some merit and added a bit of suspense and drama to the story. I only wish it had been given more time on center stage.
What didn't work for me:
This book wanted so badly to be a titillating descent into decadence and "discipline". It didn't really ring true as bondage and dominance erotica for me, but instead just left me feeling awkward. (Especially the passages where the entire village takes part in the public discipline activities.)
I also felt like I might have benefited from reading "The Sherbrooke Bride" and "Mad Jack" beforehand, both of which apparently introduced the characters from "The Courtship". Perhaps then these people might have seemed more three-dimensional to me.
Overall:
I would have enjoyed this book more had I not been previously spoiled by the author's excellent Medieval and Viking novels. Die-hard fans may wish to read "The Courtship", but newcomers to Coulter are better off starting with just about any other title by her.
Warning: steamy sex scenes with occasional forays into mild B.& D..
If you liked "The Courtship" you might also enjoy: "The Accidental Bride", "The Bride and the Beast", "The Fire-Flower", "Unmarriageable", "The Last Days of a Rake", or "Suddenly You".
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Title: Mad Jack by Catherine Coulter ISBN: 0515124206 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: February, 1999 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Pendragon by Catherine Coulter ISBN: 051513225X Publisher: Jove Pubns Pub. Date: January, 2002 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Scottish Bride by Catherine Coulter ISBN: 0515129933 Publisher: Jove Pubns Pub. Date: 09 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Heiress Bride by Catherine Coulter ISBN: 0515111317 Publisher: Jove Pubns Pub. Date: 05 June, 2001 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Hellion Bride by Catherine Coulter ISBN: 0515109746 Publisher: Jove Pubns Pub. Date: 03 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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