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Wrong category, great book

Revisado: 04-16-15

This book is not for those who are looking for a traditional romance. The characters sucked me in. The story gripped me. I cheered for every one of them, and then I cried. I am both glad I read it and thoroughly disgusted that it made me cry.

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Obne of the most compelling boos I've read all yea

Revisado: 09-16-14

his one haseverything. A great story, engaging characters, mysterious back stories, a modern London setting with loads of historical violent death, a bit of lust. some believable magic, and.... the obligatory jazz musician necessary to every good fictional detective.

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The first installment of the Compass Club

Revisado: 03-02-14

I've been rereading Jo Goodman this week, and this is probably the fifth or sixth time I've listened to the Compass Club series. Every time I do, I am surprised at how wonderful each book in the series is written, how much I enjoy the characters, and the amount of sleep I lose for not wanted to turn off the iPod and go to bed.

This first installment introduces the four young boys who became the four points of the compass, their school - Hambrick Hall - where they first became sworn enemies of the Bishops, their mentor Colonel Blackwood, and, of course, Madame Fortuna. Madame considers herself a sham fortune teller until she meets North and the family gift suddenly makes itself known.

And so begins a tale of intrigue, love, lust, and greed. Libby has secrets she dare not share, Within these pages you'll find cat burglars, spies, violence, lost innocence, found love, family loyalty. deep friendship, and lusty love scenes - not to mention a few silly wagers, and an inkling of how the Bishops might figure into the rest of the series.

This book will suck you into a world Jo Goodman has created with brilliant attention to detail, complex characters, and leave you wanting more.

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I'd forgotten what a great book this is...

Revisado: 03-02-14

My personal benchmark for a good book has always been whether or not I would read it again. Some books are actually better the second, or even third time around. Tempting Torment is one of them.

I left this one on my "shelf" for longer than usual because it isn't really my favorite time period. I generally prefer Regency or early Victorian settings. This one is set after the Revolutionary War, with a hero who is involved in re-writing the Articles of Confederation.

It begins in England with a heroine desperate to save an infant heir from an unscrupulous pair of guardians, moves to America and includes just about everything anyone might want to see in a period romance novel. Highwaymen, a nasty ex-fiancee, a huge loving family in the background, a hero behaving like a jackass, and a long suffering heroine - not to mention a background written so well that you feel as if you are there.

I hope the author will make more of her books available on audio - and you will, too after you hear this one.

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Narrow escape for the hero

Revisado: 02-28-14

I love stories that include a selfish, spoiled sister who gets her just desserts. Add a tragic hero with way too much pride and an unappreciated heroine, and I'm happy as a clam.

I would have enjoyed it more with a better narrator. Not to say that this one was terrible, because she wasn't - but the best ones don't make you stop listening to the story because you've noticed the reader.

Will I listen to this again? Yes. Will I buy the rest of the series? Yes.

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It made me feel sad, despite the obilgatory hea

Revisado: 02-28-14

First, the narrator sounded way too young for such a serious story. And it was definitely a serious story.

My main complaint with this book is unfair to the author - it just isn't the type of romance I prefer to read.

The story will appeal to those who enjoy a teeny bit of the supernatural with their romances. Those who enjoy super-rich heroes with snobby mothers will probably like it, too.

It wasn't badly written, the characters are fairly well fleshed out and the back stories are engaging, but it's just so sad it depressed me.

My personal benchmark - Will I read this book again? No, I don't think so.

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A Classic Worth Your Time

Revisado: 02-28-14

I read this book some years ago and was glad to see it on Audible. Just the idea of marrying a dying soldier for convenience sake is filled with all sorts of delicious conflict for an upstanding young gentlewoman, and Ms. Putney didn''t miss any of them.

I am so happy to have this in my audio library and look forward to more by the same author coming available.

Will I listen to this again? Absolutely Yes.

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I loved this book!

Revisado: 09-18-13

This is the best of the 11 Troubleshooters books I've read so far. Robin and Jules love story was almost more romantic than Annie and Ric - but only because I'm a hetero female. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.

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Classic Laurens

Revisado: 03-28-13

If you've listened to more than one Cynster novel, you probably know the formula, and yet, like me, continue to buy because the characters are cozy and familiar.

This one is better than some - less repetitive description, more interaction between hero and heroine, and reappearance of characters from older books.

If I had one complaint, it would be the paucity of Lady Osbaldestone's acerbic dialogue.

(Has anyone else noticed that change of narrators means change in pronouncing her name?)

I liked it, which means I will listen to it again - my personal benchmark for any book.

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YAY! Stephanie's Back!

Revisado: 11-23-12

After three disappointments in a row, I was ready to give up on this series. I'm glad I gave it one more chance - because this one is Classic Plum - complete with laugh out loud funny Lulu, hot Ranger moments, silly criminals and exploding cars.

My only complaint was not enough Grandma, but with so much else happening, she still managed to make herself heard.

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