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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
One of the things I liked best in this book was Jeremy and Drew could see through Danny's disguise to see she was a woman all along. A very enjoyable book. I loved the characters of Jeremy and Danny together. They were perfect for each other; Jeremy was so loving and very jealous in certain parts. Something I enjoyed most in the book was when Jeremy got Danny a kitten and a puppy for “saving him” with her brilliant idea on how to deal with Emily. I can tell already that Jeremy shall follow in this father’s (and uncle’s) footsteps and become a perfect husband for Danny. I adored reading about the ever present James and George; James was a laugh as always. I really did like the fact he went with Jeremy and Danny to see Danny’s mother for her first meeting with the lady. It was also a joy to see Amy and Warren show up at the inn too. My second favorite thing to the romance in these books are the familial ties/relationships/interactions between the Malorys and Andersons. I’m so happy Jeremy got his HEA. I can’t wait to read about Drew’s HEA next.
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
En serio me gusta esta saga y recuerdo que me gustó mucho este libro la primera vez que lo leí, pero esta vez se sintió diferente.
No me malentiendan, amo a los Malory y Jeremy es un personaje muy querido para mí, pero al releer este libro sentí que la magia que tenía para mí en un principio ya no está. Lo que más disfruté de él fueron las interacciones de los Malory, como siempre —y desde luego me encantó volver a leer a Amy y ver atisbos de su relación con Jeremy—, pero no tanto el romance o los protagonistas.
Jeremy no se siente como el pícaro encantador que ha sido en libros anteriores y Danny es interesante, pero no al punto que lo han sido otras protagonistas como Regina, Georgina o Amy (amo a Amy).
Jeremy y Danny tienen muchas interacciones y me creo que se tengan ganas, pero no me termina de convencer que Danny ya se crea enamora en el punto del libro en el que dice estarlo, que no es necesariamente cerca del inicio, pero, para mí, es muy pronto en la historia. Hay momentos dulces entre ellos, pero no es el romance épico que recordaba.
No me malentiendan, amo a los Malory y Jeremy es un personaje muy querido para mí, pero al releer este libro sentí que la magia que tenía para mí en un principio ya no está. Lo que más disfruté de él fueron las interacciones de los Malory, como siempre —y desde luego me encantó volver a leer a Amy y ver atisbos de su relación con Jeremy—, pero no tanto el romance o los protagonistas.
Jeremy no se siente como el pícaro encantador que ha sido en libros anteriores y Danny es interesante, pero no al punto que lo han sido otras protagonistas como Regina, Georgina o Amy (amo a Amy).
Jeremy y Danny tienen muchas interacciones y me creo que se tengan ganas, pero no me termina de convencer que Danny ya se crea enamora en el punto del libro en el que dice estarlo, que no es necesariamente cerca del inicio, pero, para mí, es muy pronto en la historia. Hay momentos dulces entre ellos, pero no es el romance épico que recordaba.
There are much better 1 star reviews you can read, but this book is mostly about romanticizing an abusive relationship, written by an author who is not a good person.
Don’t waste your time or money.
Don’t waste your time or money.
This is my favorite romance novel. I have read it twice so far and plan on reading it again.
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I think I'll always have a soft spot for Lindsey books, and the Malorys in particular, as this was first romance series I ever read way back in college. Jeremy was always a charming character, and I remember being so excited when he got his book, and I enjoyed that Danny had a backstory so different from most women in historical romances.
Coming back to this book now after so many years, and after reading so many other romances, I definitely see the flaws in it. It is a bit too cheesy and fantastical, and truthfully, Jeremy and Danny don't really spend much time together building a relationship - it's more a story of Danny's life than their life together. But even though the writing could be better and the situations handled more realistically, there's still something about it. Maybe it's just nostalgia or valuing the potential of the plot, but for whatever reason, I still enjoy this.
Danny was about five years old when she lost her memories after an attack on her life. Her maid managed to save her, but dies before she can return Danny to her family. A young orphan girl takes Danny under her wing and has her pretend to be a boy in order to protect herself.
Years later, Jeremy and Percy are in need of a thief to steal back some family heirlooms, and they end up catching Danny and forcing her to do the job for them. When she returns, she is kicked out of her "gang" and goes to Jeremy for a job. Although Jeremy would prefer her to become his mistress, he gives her a job as a maid, and then he spends the rest of the book wearing her down.
Honestly, I think I like the idea of Danny more than I like the actual character. The secret murder plot, living as a boy and a thief, coming from nothing and moving up in the world... There is so much potential there. Unfortunately, most of the time she just comes off as wishy-washy and immature. She'll come to a decision on one page, and then on the next, she'll completely change her mind for no reason. She gets angry about things that don't make a lot of sense, and for a woman determined to better her life, she really spends most of the time sticking to her old mannerisms and complaining when people try to help her. Jeremy is also a bit stronger on potential than what is realized in the book. He's supposed to be this uber charming rake, but he's not very smooth with Danny. I honestly don't know why she ends up succumbing at all because he doesn't flirt convincingly with her at any point during their relationship.
And the Dagger story line? A dude who makes young girls whore themselves should be put in charge of an orphanage because he cares so much about kids?
I'll never understand how the author thought that was a good idea.
Coming back to this book now after so many years, and after reading so many other romances, I definitely see the flaws in it. It is a bit too cheesy and fantastical, and truthfully, Jeremy and Danny don't really spend much time together building a relationship - it's more a story of Danny's life than their life together. But even though the writing could be better and the situations handled more realistically, there's still something about it. Maybe it's just nostalgia or valuing the potential of the plot, but for whatever reason, I still enjoy this.
Danny was about five years old when she lost her memories after an attack on her life. Her maid managed to save her, but dies before she can return Danny to her family. A young orphan girl takes Danny under her wing and has her pretend to be a boy in order to protect herself.
Years later, Jeremy and Percy are in need of a thief to steal back some family heirlooms, and they end up catching Danny and forcing her to do the job for them. When she returns, she is kicked out of her "gang" and goes to Jeremy for a job. Although Jeremy would prefer her to become his mistress, he gives her a job as a maid, and then he spends the rest of the book wearing her down.
Honestly, I think I like the idea of Danny more than I like the actual character. The secret murder plot, living as a boy and a thief, coming from nothing and moving up in the world... There is so much potential there. Unfortunately, most of the time she just comes off as wishy-washy and immature. She'll come to a decision on one page, and then on the next, she'll completely change her mind for no reason. She gets angry about things that don't make a lot of sense, and for a woman determined to better her life, she really spends most of the time sticking to her old mannerisms and complaining when people try to help her. Jeremy is also a bit stronger on potential than what is realized in the book. He's supposed to be this uber charming rake, but he's not very smooth with Danny. I honestly don't know why she ends up succumbing at all because he doesn't flirt convincingly with her at any point during their relationship.
And the Dagger story line? A dude who makes young girls whore themselves should be put in charge of an orphanage because he cares so much about kids?
I'll never understand how the author thought that was a good idea.
LOVED this!!
You want to know why this book has fantastic reviews?
Because it had a STRONG female.
Hell no was she going to let a man control her, no she wasn't stammering when he "looked at her with those eyes."
SO refreshing for our girl to pack her shit up and leave.
MORE books need to have heroines like Danny.
Highly recommended
You want to know why this book has fantastic reviews?
Because it had a STRONG female.
Hell no was she going to let a man control her, no she wasn't stammering when he "looked at her with those eyes."
SO refreshing for our girl to pack her shit up and leave.
MORE books need to have heroines like Danny.
Highly recommended
lighthearted
medium-paced
I have been waiting for Jeremy’s story since the beginning, and I wasn't disappointed. I really enjoyed the book.
But I think the family members (Mallory’s) are the best part of the series. I have been listening to each book one by one and I love the fact that the characters in the books previous are in each proceeding book. It’s the best part of reading a series. It’s as if the book you just finished didn't really finish, the story isn't done. I love it. I hate reading a stand along book where you are wondering about what happens to the characters later on. If you read the previous 6 books, the characters wouldn't be so confusing…. But if this was the first book you read I can understand the frustration. LOL
But I think the family members (Mallory’s) are the best part of the series. I have been listening to each book one by one and I love the fact that the characters in the books previous are in each proceeding book. It’s the best part of reading a series. It’s as if the book you just finished didn't really finish, the story isn't done. I love it. I hate reading a stand along book where you are wondering about what happens to the characters later on. If you read the previous 6 books, the characters wouldn't be so confusing…. But if this was the first book you read I can understand the frustration. LOL
This was an awesome read. I was hesitant about Jeremy as a hero but Johanna Lindsey didn't disappoint. What made this book worth five stars is heroine Danny. She was street smart, independent, caring, and kind. She's become one of my fave Malory heroines, right up there with Regina. As always, the family made their appearances but didn't overshadow Jeremy, Danny, or the story.