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Disappointed

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I bought this book for a long flight. I've read many JD books before and usually like her writing. This one I thought to be boring and didn't even hold my interest on the flight. I especially couldn't figure out the part where "team Scotland" saved Angus (who was looking for his horse)and they all went back to the cave where 3 others were, only to find several pages later that Mac returned with help on Angus' horse and wanted to know who "team Scotland" was. Where are editors these days?? I thought the characters were strong and the plot had promise but it just wasn't well developed. I read Lavender Morning awhile back, but didn't even realize this was in the same series until I started reading reviews about the two of them. I will read the third installment, only to figure out how all this ties together.

Disappointed

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I have loved Jude Deveraux's books but lately they have been a big disappointment. This book was written like an inexperience writer and I didn't even finish the book. Don't waste your money

Reading That's Just All Over the Place

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This story was nothing above average; standard at best.

The couple's personalities did not match one another not one single bit. The hero was a gigantically stupid oaf while the heroine came across as a ridiculously complaining brat.

The storyline was a bit unrealistic and trite. This story seemed to be rather rushed depicting a boring plot having long and unnecessary subplots and bland characters. Even the supporting characters came across as completely unintelligent and totally bland. They seemed to be very self centered and none the least supporting their lead characters. This book was all over the place with no plot, no suspense and very shallow characters.

Great Standalone Novel

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I really enjoyed this novel. So the book didn't include anything from Lavender Morning, however it stands on its own and reveals the history behind the town of Edilean.

I loved the way it was historical yet it could have been set at any point in history. Angus was lovable and infuriating at the same time. I adored his sense of humor, and I enjoyed Edilean's naivete and quick tongue.

I found myself unable to put the book down almost throughout. It was fun, engaging and suspenseful. I might have to check out some of Jude's older novels.

where is my fav author?

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As a major fan of Ms. Deveraux, I was thoroughly disappointed by this book. JD's books seemed to always be a step above the rest. I began reading romance novels as a teenager and she was always the best. After years of grad school, romance novels no longer hold much of an appeal for me. However, vintage Deveraux will always be worth a reread. Which is why, when I saw she had written historical fiction again, I was ecstatic. Until I began to read it. There are way too many plot lines in this novel, introducing irrelevant characters and just serving to make the reader wonder why rather than enjoy the story. Even the language is occasionally second-rate and not what I would expect from a Deveraux novel: "When they got it cleaned up..." I teach my middle-schoolers to stay away from general verbs! For the most part, I didn't see much of the witty repartee that Deveraux's characters usually carry throughout. This book just doesn't seem like a Deveraux and it makes me wonder whether she has lost her touch. She remains my favorite author - I will always love the Montgomery family, Knight in Shining Armor, Sweet Liar, The Princess and other vintage classics - but I am still waiting for Ms. Deveraux to write some new great ones.