Accidental Seduction, An (Avon) [Mass Market Paperback]

Lois Greiman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 28, 2010 | Series: Avon

When she submits, heart and body, to the rogue's desires, it will be no accident. . .

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About the Author

Lois Greiman is the award-winning author of more than twenty novels, including romantic comedy, historical romance, and mystery. She lives in Minnesota with her family and an ever-increasing number of horses.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon; Original edition (September 28, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061849340
• ISBN-13: 978-0061849343
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,440,451 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not one of Greiman's best, May 19, 2011

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Ellen C. Ziegler (Limerick, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Accidental Seduction, An (Avon) (Mass Market Paperback)

I kept yelling in my head to the author, as I read this book, "Either make the book longer so you can develop the story better, or fight with your editor for hacking the original to shreds." This book does not even seem like Greiman wrote it. I have read many of her Scottish Historical Novels and enjoyed them. However, in this one the dialogue was stiff and the story was absolutely disjointed. This is very unlike Lois Greiman's other books. I am very disappointed.

It was so bad that I got to page 190 and the couple still hardly knew each other, but they had a really weird sex scene. I checked the page number and thought, "I still do not know what is going on in this story yet!". The characters had interesting beginnings, the idea of two sisters separated in early childhood and one being given to the Gypsies, and a hero who is not the "Irish stable hand" but has revenge on his mind are all things that SHOULD make a great romance novel. But unfortunately, there is way to much short fractured, clipped dialogue with not enough "story set-up". The reader does not ever really get to become emotionally invested. I have to say again, it doesn't seem like Lois Greiman wrote it or some editor became way to over-zealous and ruined it. Whatever the reason, the book is a waste of time.

4.0 out of 5 stars Kept me guessing!, May 5, 2011

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This review is from: An Accidental Seduction (Avon) (Kindle Edition)

There were honestly parts where I wasn't sure what was going to happen. That's good, I hate when I read a book and can guess instantly how it's going to end. I liked the premise of the book, I'm really interested to see what happens with her sister I haven't looked yet, but I'm sure there's another book about her.

I've liked Lois Greiman for a while and was glad I found her on Kindle.

4.0 out of 5 stars Witty dialogue and an unusual heroine held my attention, February 6, 2011

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Songthrush - See all my reviews

This review is from: Accidental Seduction, An (Avon) (Mass Market Paperback)

Savaana Hearnes, is a superb actress, performing with the Dook Natsia clan (the Magic Gypsies). She recalls being given into their care when she was very young, and has faint memories of a beautiful mother and a younger sister. One day after a performance, a Lady Clarette Tilmont, who looks startling like Savaana, approaches her and offers a large amount of money for Savaana to take her place so she can join her lover while her abusive husband is away. Savaana needs money to help the Gypsy grandfather who has cared for her, and accepts.

All is not as Savaana expected in the husband's home: boredom, confinement, spying servants, and an Irish stranger who somehow inveigles his way into every aspect of her life. Sean Gallagher is seeking revenge against Lady Clarette for betraying his brother and not returning a priceless family heirloom. He's stunned to discover Lady Clarette is nothing like his brother's description and though he fights against it, he's attracted to her.

Intrigue, mystery and unexpected events follow one after the other. The plot can be somewhat far-fetched, particularly toward the end, but the strong characters, witty dialogue, and fast paced action, more than compensate. A satisfying romantic romp. Fans of Lois Greiman will like this book