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kstep1805's review against another edition
1.0
I got 66% of the way through this book which in this case should definitely count toward books read, it was painful to push through that far. This book is a how-to of domestic abuse. I only made it as far as I did because I was certain I was missing something. Nothing romantic about this story.
melodicfate's review against another edition
4.0
Alex, the heroine, pulled some really stupid thstunts in here. Like, really, really stupid. And yet...I managed to like her well enough. She loved her brother, Joshua, more than anything, she was independent, and talented. Aidan, the Carpathian hero, needed endless patience to deal with her, though, since she could also be extremely childish. I loved Aidan for his patience, his loyalty to those he cared for, and how seriously he took his duties. Watching these two learn to be partners made for good reading, even if it did take Alex almost the whole book to stop being an idiot. I loved Jashua, and Aidan's housekeeper and her husband, Marie and Stefan. The beginning chapters in this book were utterly gripping. They were super-intense with all that action and emotion, and it made this story hard to put down. Overall, this was really good, with Alex being what brought things down.
squinderella's review against another edition
4.0
So, I did it again - I listened to another Carpathian audiobook - although, Juanita Parker got somewhat better with her pronunciations - thank god there was no mention of Jacques (pronounced "Jock" by Ms. Parker) in this novel - I wouldn't have been able to take it again.
The storyline, however, I again liked better the the novel preceding it. At least in my own opinion, Feehan is getting better and better in her writing (yes, I know these were written long ago, but I'm just getting to them now, okay?) I just think she needs a few new phrases - there was so much usage of "pure seduction" and "her feminine core" that I found myself sighing every time it was mentioned - is there really no other way to say either of those?!
Alas, I will still be continuing on my Carpathian journey.
The storyline, however, I again liked better the the novel preceding it. At least in my own opinion, Feehan is getting better and better in her writing (yes, I know these were written long ago, but I'm just getting to them now, okay?) I just think she needs a few new phrases - there was so much usage of "pure seduction" and "her feminine core" that I found myself sighing every time it was mentioned - is there really no other way to say either of those?!
Alas, I will still be continuing on my Carpathian journey.
innae's review against another edition
3.0
Although I did enjoy this story, I agree with CandyDarling and Auglaise (I read this as a bookring on Bookcrossing) with the feeling I have read it all before. The same characters over and over. I do like Feehan's writing style, but I am getting annoyed with the "beautiful independent virgins" and the "chavaunistic Carpathian males" -- they say there aren't many female Carpathians around, but doesn't say there are none. So, how bout a "Hunky Male Virgin" and the "independent Female Carpathian"???
readingred's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
picky_book_b1tch's review against another edition
2.0
Half way through and I just can't finish. I am not sure why I made it this far, maybe I was hoping the characters would redeem themselves...no such luck. Hero...too overbearing and controlling with nothing left over to make you like him anyway. Heroine....for such a strong, independent woman she is weak and sappy...I just want to hit them both over the head.
bullfly7's review against another edition
3.0
While the series is getting better, this author is extremely repetitive, throughout the series thus far and book itself. All of the pet names for the women so far have been little one. Kind of annoying
She continuously uses phrases such as 'black velvet seduction' or 'white, hot, heat'. There are a few other choice phrases that are slipping my memory but are rather ridiculous after you've heard them for the hundredth time. Can someone please send her a thesaurus? I totally understand that different writers have different styles but repetitiveness in this nature seriously makes me not want to listen (I am doing audiobooks because I'd never get through them otherwise.)
She continuously uses phrases such as 'black velvet seduction' or 'white, hot, heat'. There are a few other choice phrases that are slipping my memory but are rather ridiculous after you've heard them for the hundredth time. Can someone please send her a thesaurus? I totally understand that different writers have different styles but repetitiveness in this nature seriously makes me not want to listen (I am doing audiobooks because I'd never get through them otherwise.)
sfrench385's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
ohiwoe's review against another edition
from like a... feminist standpoint this was probably the least bad so far (still very bad but not as bad as the other two)
from an entertainment angle this was just boring and felt very disconnected from the other two books
from an entertainment angle this was just boring and felt very disconnected from the other two books