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Liked It “The title was very apt for the story since there were certain twists of fate but the hero and heroine found themselves together. Given the hero's efforts and determination, he was able to win the heroine's heart by giving a compromise, and both of them came to an agreement which was fair. This is...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“The title was very apt for the story since there were certain twists of fate but the hero and heroine found themselves together. Given the hero's efforts and determination, he was able to win the heroine's heart by giving a compromise, and both of them came to an agreement which was fair. This is a common ending for most love stories but what matters is how it was written.
Joy Yap wrote this review Tuesday, November 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Once again, this is another Lisa Kleypas novel that gave me pleasure, as with her other works. Her creative writing really set the mood and atmosphere of Capital Theatre with elaborate descriptions of the structures, and the glamorous and superficial world of actors and actresses.
While reading this, I felt familiar with the setting since I'm a fan of theater arts, and have been a part of productions and musicals in college. I can vividly imagine how the actors portray roles "in-character" and how Scott Logan directs and motivates the players. He's an interesting character, while I was reading about him I knew he'd be the hero in Because You're Mine (2nd book in series).
Going back to the review, I liked how LK wrote the prologue, it was a promise of things to come, there's the initial attraction and the usual lust the hero feels for the heroine and fast forward a few years later, he's still looking for her without any idea of her significance in his life in the legal sense.
Their marriage was quite...I don't know if the term is "questionable" since it's fiction and I'm not an expert on arranged marriages. It provided the perfect circumstance for them to be together. As usual I felt the tension when Damon found out Julia/Jessica's the one he's looking for. Both of them have strong characters but the thing they have most in common was loneliness.
Their lovemaking was really heartfelt, no pretensions, and both of them were very vulnerable. This is one of LK's most creative love stories where the hero relentlessly pursued the heroine, there was a lot of denial, and as usual fear of being powerless because of love. The themes replay, but the stories don't, they're never boring and she creates the most distinct characters.”
“Another reason to love Lisa Kleypas. She's a master story-teller :)”
Michelle wrote this review Sunday, August 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I liked this book but i have to admit i was more interested in the character of logan scott than of the main characters. so i am definately going to find the book where he is the main character and check that out!”
Hanna M wrote this review Wednesday, August 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Synopsis:
retroredux wrote this review Saturday, February 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
All London is at Julia Wentworth's feet. The beautiful, enchanting actress is the toast of the theater world--and anything she desires is hers for the asking. But the incomparable leading lady guards a devastating secret: a mystery husband whom she does not know, dares not mention. . .and cannot love.For years Damon Savage has been searching for the stranger his unscrupulous parents wed him to without his consent. Wanting no more than to be legally rid of the foolish chit, Damon is shocked to discover his "bride" is the exquisite stage performer whom he intended to make his mistress! But though his wife by law, Julia will never truly be Damon's--until he conquers her fears, his formidable rivals. . .and the stellar lady's proud, independent heart.
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Lisa Kleypas is normally one of my favorite authors. Somewhere I'll find you was, in my opinion, her poorest book to date. The characters have lot's of sexual chemistry, but nothing deeper.
The storyline was just too over the top. Between the "I cannot love you even though were married", to the heroine's "I can't love you because I'll lose my independence" it was downright boring and hard to get through. The characters were wooden and unlikable. There was nothing that endeared me to either of these characters, and a kidnapping scene towards the end had me almost quitting in disgust. The cherry on top was the heroines realization that she loves the hero only after this as well as a fight with her boss/fiance'.
The second book in the series, Because You're Mine, is much better and fortunately I read these two out of order as I would have never read book two had I read this book first.
1.5 stars. ”
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