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Title: Forbidden by Jo Beverley ISBN: 0-8217-7599-5 Publisher: Zebra Books (Mass Market) Pub. Date: December, 2003 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.54 (13 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Actually 4 and 1/2 stars... excellent but not my favorite
Comment: Francis is wonderful. There's no place else to start. No other man could have been what the heroine, Serena, needed. He is kind, gentle, and patient, and a world removed from most heroes in the love & morality department. He is also very honorable, which creates a difficult situation for him that ends in the love of his life.
Serena is a slightly "tainted" heroine, though through no fault of her own. Her family, her brothers in particular, are vile creatures who ultimately get what they deserve. And, thanks to Francis and the Rogues, Serena gets the place in society and the love and security that she deserves. It's a beautiful tale.
As is typical with Beverley's novels, there's darkness present--this time in the form of the humiliations of Serena's first marriage and how that affects her relationship with Francis. But it's a case of all's well that ends well. This story is somewhat bittersweet, and a part of me wonders how much difficulty they'll have making it work in the long haul. But if anyone can, it's sweet but strong Francis.
As other writers have said, the race scene is hilarious (you'll meet it again in Dangerous Joy), and the secondary romance with Francis' mother is rather silly. But all told, a great read.
Rating: 5
Summary: The story continues ......
Comment: I must confess that I opened this book with a little trepidation for I wondered if Jo Beverley could keep the Rogue series going at the same pace and level as the first three books. I was not disappointed for this one was rather remarkable. She is to be congratulated for making each member of the Company of Rogues so very individual despite the collective adventures and settings in which she places them.
Serena Riverton is a most unusual heroine as others have described. The premise of using a slightly "soiled" yet very innocent woman as the partner for a man very sophisticated yet virginal was intriguing to say the least. Very few authors, in my view, could have carried it off so well. I do recall Mary Balogh's "Secret Pearl" as another example of the author taking a heroine somewhat outside the tight strictures of Regency society and letting her triumph through the love of an exceptional man.
I agree that the secondary romance was not well done; it sometimes smacked of French bedroom farce particularly when held up to Serena and Francis Middlethorpe's misunderstandings, angst and inability to communicate. However, the main story is so well done that it matters very little.
Great to meet the wonderful Lucien and Beth - my favourite Rogue couple - and Nicholas and his Eleanor once again. The author is to be congratulated for sustaining these characters from previous books so well and for showing them growing and developing in their happy marriages.
Incidentally, the scene where Francis visits Blanche Hardcastle was a little gem and revealed some tantalising details about Lucien's past.
Well, on to Dangerous Joy.The Dragon's Bride and The Devil's Heiress; I should be finished with them by the time Hazard lands on my doorstep... Wonderful series, exceptional characters and great satisfaction in the Rogue stories. Highly recommened!
Rating: 3
Summary: Very Confusing!!!!
Comment: In Begining, the story drags alot. It's very confusing since it's jumping from one plot to the other. It's just doesn't fall into place till the middle of the story. This is the first book I read about The Rouges and it's captured my interest... Serena is well portrayed and Francis is very well protrayed also.
I recommend this book and to better understand this book you must read about the other Rouges also.
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Title: Winter Fire by Jo Beverley ISBN: 0451210654 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: 28 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Slightly Tempted by Mary Balogh ISBN: 0440241065 Publisher: Dell Publishing Pub. Date: 30 December, 2003 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Married to the Viscount by Sabrina Jeffries ISBN: 0060092149 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 30 December, 2003 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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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: The Lady Chosen by Stephanie Laurens ISBN: 0060002069 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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