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Dan All Over Again / The Mountie Steals a Wife (Harlequin Duets, No. 54)

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I really like the length of these duets. They are quick, handy reading.

"Dan All Over Again" was filled with very funny parts, but I would have liked a some seriousness inserted (besides just in the sex scenes) because too much cute is just too much. And I would have liked more conflict. Other than that, the situation was primed for comedy and the two lead characters followed through. Nicely written; I look forward to seeing more from the author as long as she doesn't go overboard (as some of her characters do on occasion in this book).

"The Mountie Steals a Wife" was not what I'd call a comedy, but it sure kept my attention! It reminded me of Janet Evanovich's Alaska romance book way back when, which I've always loved. Interesting heroine and hero as well as friends, plus a case to be solved. I was disappointed to see the solution posed so obviously, but when the story characters also saw the obviousness, I stomached it better. Duets are short books, after all; can't draw out the secondary plot. The author could pay more attention to her sentence structure in places: lots of "he verb, he verb, he verb" stuff going on a few pages of the book (not that many, though). But quite well-written otherwise. I resisted putting it down for the night. And (gad) the vivid description and atmosphere almost makes me want to visit Whitehorse!

Sorry, but the cover artist's work this volume isn't to my tastes. Although I like cartoon covers, the depiction of the heroine as anorexic (she's only supposed to have skinny legs) with a neck a mile long did not appeal to me, nor did the almost matchingly-skinny guy. Cartoon: good. Skinny or less: bad (unless the characters are such within the book).

I cannot believe The Mountie Steals a Wife is Barbara Dunlop's first book because she writes with such maturity. Her humor is scattered everywhere and is just delightful. I found myself thinking, "How did she think of that?"

This is a classic fish-out-of-water story--the best I have even read. The hero and heroine are delightful and wonderfully different, although very much alike.

The setting is the Yukon and adds so much to the story.

Try it--you'll love it.

Can things really get that hot in a place that's so cold? You bet! This book put me on a nice, slow simmer.

At first, the setting for this book, Whitehorse, in the Yukon, seems like an unlikely one, but author Barbara Dunlop describes it so beautifully and populates it with such wonderfully human (and quirky) characters, that she makes you want to pack your bags and head for the Great White North to find your very own Mountie.

This was a very intelligently written story that had me laughing out loud in spots, and--highest praise of all--I didn't want it to end.

I hope this author writes more books set in the Yukon. This one was great!

What a rib tickler. I love these two books. They're funny, emotional, romantic. Don't miss Duets #54. Both Wainscott and Dunlop are authors to watch!

Humorous and sexy! Sure to melt the Yukon with it's heat and a fun read to boot.

The Mountie Steals A Wife had me laughing out loud. The quirky characters are somewhat reminiscent of Northern Exposure. Made me want to dig out my parka and head north. Well, on second thought, maybe I'll stay south and content myself with reading Barbara Dunlop's stories. Less danger of frostbite that way.

Cassie Chamberlain is up in arms when she discovers that her coworker is trying to steal the Lure 'Em In Tackle account. That account would not only land her a five-thousand-dollar bonus, but also bring her one step closer to starting her own company. Unbeknownst to Cassie, Dan owns the Lure Em In Tackle Company, and he specified that he wanted Cassie to handle his account. Cassie discovers that the Lure 'Em In Tackle Company is sponsoring a fishing tournament. Hoping to win back her account, she decides to crash the tournament and hire one of fisherman to teach her about the sport. Cassie ask Dan to take the job. Dan agrees, hoping the time they spend together will rekindle the love between them. Cassie is forever making lists and crunching on lifesavers. Both habits are meant to be funny but end up being overdone and annoying. Cassie's saving grace is her insecurities, which create a feeling of empathy. Dan's father is an obnoxious bully who becomes a nice guy for no apparent reason. A stereotype office nerd comes with nasal problems, loud clothes, and elevator lifts. At times the author works to hard to create the humor. What makes this novel an enjoyable read is Dan. He's a terrific hero who is easy to like. He possesses just the right blend of macho, seasoned with sensitivity, to win reader approval.