Reviews

The Abduction of Julia by Karen Hawkins

ebgracie77's review

Boring

loverofromance's review against another edition

4.0

Julia Frant, in a case of mistaken identity, gets taken by the one man that she has loved for over four years, Alec MacLean. Alec MacLean in order for him to get his inheritance and keep it from his cousin, must marry by a appointed day and live free of scandal for one year. Julia Frant see's this as a opportunity as her dream of being with Alec, whom she has loved for four years, finally coming true when she thought it would be impossible. She also after coming into a agreement with Alec will have access to funds inorder to help with her efforts to help those that are less fortunate than herself and in need of help to better their lives. For this is one of Julia's greatest passions in life. After marrying Alec, Julia goes through a wonderous transformation that stuns Alec, from a plan jane to a beautiful woman that stirs up every desire. Alec finds himself hesitant to be too far from Julia's side, and he cant help but want her, only her. Even though at time her do-gooder ways frustrate him to no end, her passion for everything in her life draws him like nothing else could.The Abduction of Julia is the first installment in the Abduction/Seduction Trilogy written by Karen Hawkins. As far as authors goes, this is one of the best in the romance industry, and you would definitely be missing out if you haven't read any of her books. The Abduction of Julia is about two people that are so much alike in temperment that they definitely clash heads, but the desire they feel for each other is just as strong, and over-rules any rational thought. Throughout the story we see two people, even though at odds for most of the book, they come together in the end, trusting in the love they have built, and definitely proves in this wonderfully written love story, how love does conquer any obstacle. The plot is filled with intrigue, danger, passion and a emotional cap to finish it with a wonderous story from beginning to end. Definitely kept me on my toes, and I could hardly read this book fast enough, it drew me in like a child to candy. One thing that I didn't like was the contention between this couple so much throughout the story, I kinda felt that there were times that it was petty, but this story was definitely filled with human aspects, that made it feel more real for this reader. So overall a good love story and looking forward to reading the rest of the books in the trilogy and by this author that I have yet to get my hands on!!!

honniker's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Those was a decent book. I enjoyed the story and it was a good way to pass the time. I actually picked this one up because I just read another one by this author and enjoyed it. 

ambergold's review against another edition

3.0

Meh. I think I'm very near reaching the end of my love affair with chic lit, except for two very favorite authors. This is a fun but very standard period romance about a rake who falls hard for a spunky spinster. The two main characters were well-written and felt real, but the romance was far, far too driven by physical chemistry, and every step of the plot was as expected.

smiley7245's review against another edition

4.0

I LOVED this book! I did not want to put it down. It took a while to get going, but once it did I was completely enthralled. Julia was smart and so compelling. Alec was so hot and his transformation was amazing. I loved them and their story. I cannot wait to read another one!

simplyparticular's review against another edition

1.0

I have tried three times to get into this book, and just when I start up again, something else happens that:

is highly improbable
shows the heroine is Miss Perfect
shows the hero is a whiny idiot

The only thing of interest is the side characters. Rather than show me and develop the hero/heroine, Hawkins keeps telling me (beating me over the head) about the heroine's do-gooder character and how the hero is really a rake, and he's very insightful into how evil his cousin is. But then we get said evil cousin's point of view, he just wants money to go with is inheritance. But apparently he's evil because he's into S&M and treats shallow women like property.

I'm done. Next book.

pleasureinatrocities's review against another edition

3.0

Dropped at 45% in 2018

I apparently read this in 2013 and gave it 3 stars....

samie_k3's review against another edition

4.0

I need a half star for this one... It wasn't a three, but didn't quite really warrant 4 from me... I enjoyed it, as I do most Karen Hawkins' books, but it wasn't as good as other series by her that I've read. Still, I'll move onto the next. :)

saturday's review against another edition

2.0

I started reading this book in December. I got about 30% before the plan with Nick and Therese started to come in, and decided I didn't want to read it at the time. Then, I kept on didn't wanting to read that part and today I decided I should finish this book, because it's bothering me that I haven't finished it yet. Except, that I skipped basically the entire middle and read the end. I don't think I lost anything by doing that. It's an alright book. Nothing too special. I've liked other works by Hawkins more.

fiarcurrin's review

3.0

Pretty cute, characters are nice. Only one scene though. Still, the author may be worth checking out since she writes well.