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Captive

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This well written book has different "levels." There is the story that the editorial reviewer is all excited about--the tale of Charlotte, the poor misbehaved American heiress who drives her autocratic English guardian crazy with her outspoken antics until he locks her in her room... with predictable but delightful consequences. It's a very well done romp and it's thoroughly enjoyable. The "secondary story" is that of the Earl's sister, Olivia, who has allowed herself to become a frightened recluse after an accident that left her badly injured. She sees herself as nothing but a homely cripple, and turns herself into a prisoner in her own home. Until she must chaperone the irrepressible Charlotte at a ball at Almack's... and her brother's sworn enemy asks her to dance. Olivia's story is bittersweet, believable and not the usual one for the genre. There is more than one kind of captivity. In his or her own very different ways, the four main characters are all held prisoner by past events. The impediments to happiness for both Charlotte and Olivia are rational, not overdone. The misunderstandings are also believable and not simply put there in lieu of an actual plot. All of the characters grow and change, their emotions and choices "fit" and they are never merely pretty cardboard figures. I'd say more about the plotlines but that would spoil the fun. This book is about romance and love, not merely descriptions of physical contact. It's a very well-done book that was still rewarding the second time I read it. No doubt it will be just as good the third time!

This was the first book by Joan Johnston that I had read that wasn't in the Silhouette or Harlequin line and I was pleasently surprised. An interesting premise and I loved Charlotte. She was headstrong and not afraid of doing what she wanted. I also enjoyed the other small stories that Ms. Johnston incorporates into her books. Go out and find the others in this line. You won't be dissapointed.

This book was delightful. I fully enjoyed Charlotte's outspoken frankness and her views on equalality among everyone. She helped the Earl of Denbigh shed his much too stuffy attitude. And she helped heal his heart from a disasterious courtship from an unfortunate victim. I do so hope that the rest in this quartet series are as enjoyable as this one.

Joan Johnston weaves and interesting tale as she relates the story of the Blackthorne and Creed families battle to overcome their differences from years ago.

This book was a good read. True, you could usually figure out the plot, but so what. Do we ever really not know how the romance novel will end? If you're looking for suspense read a mystery. If your looking to be swept away into a world of Sexy excitment, humor and true love, You'll like this one. Also try Anything, My Love" by Cynthia Simmons. A real page turner and a hero you won't forget.

I loved these two characters and was so happy to see them together. She brings out the best in him. They drive each other crazy in or out of bed!! You have to read this book!

This was my first Joan Johnston novel and I really enjoyed it. I will look for more of her books.

I have been reading romance for years, and this book is practically for babies. The excitement is barely lukewarm. The premise had such great potential, but it was never really developed. It was a complete waste of time, which is a shame because I've read some of her other books and they were good.