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tiredfangirl's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
b0okcupidity's review against another edition
4.0
All I can really say is that I really loved this read. It was very close to my favorite shelf...
There were some issues with the character development of Nick Gentry...I'm not sure I totally understood his insta-attraction as it was explained, but it sure as heck didn't keep me from falling for the handsome devil.
There was a wane in actual plot towards the middle where it was nothing but coupling and this was probably the closest thing to erotica that Lisa Kleypas has written. But the steamy scenes were not boring or predictable as they can become when you have more than one or two in a novel.
Although there is some criticism that the development of true love between the characters was lacking, I don't see that as so. For someone who has been deeply scarred and has an issue with intimacy and touch, the healing power of that very thing is great and makes up for lack of dialogue or action otherwise.
Overall it was a sigh-worthy book, and when I closed the cover I was very pleased with my time spent.
There were some issues with the character development of Nick Gentry...I'm not sure I totally understood his insta-attraction as it was explained, but it sure as heck didn't keep me from falling for the handsome devil.
There was a wane in actual plot towards the middle where it was nothing but coupling and this was probably the closest thing to erotica that Lisa Kleypas has written. But the steamy scenes were not boring or predictable as they can become when you have more than one or two in a novel.
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Ummm...can you say tantric lovemaking??Although there is some criticism that the development of true love between the characters was lacking, I don't see that as so. For someone who has been deeply scarred and has an issue with intimacy and touch, the healing power of that very thing is great and makes up for lack of dialogue or action otherwise.
Overall it was a sigh-worthy book, and when I closed the cover I was very pleased with my time spent.
vivileave's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jordannahst's review against another edition
4.5
I enjoyed this SO much! Definitely one of my favourites – Nick Gentry the man you are 💖
alysonc's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
ashleyreadsanything's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ransomoney's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Kleypas is honestly such a great writer. I have come to expect a talisman in all her books as she just writes them I to the plot so well. I was really expecting the miniature of charlotte to make a comeback in the third act, however when it was spelt out on the page that his name is the talisman, I thought genius! I could have used a bit more tension but over all loved it.
chelsea_jh's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0