Courting Julia (Signet Regency Romance) [Paperback]

Mary Balogh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1993 | Series: Signet Regency Romance

When Julia's rich stepfather died, his legacy drew suitors to Julia like bees to honey. Yet for all the practical men who offered their hands, none could make her heart soar like Frederick, the reputed rake. Julia knows it's safer to be sensible, but how can she resist the rapturous desire she feels for Frederick? Original Regency Romance.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Signet (November 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451177398
• ISBN-13: 978-0451177391
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #983,337 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mary Balogh is the New York Times bestselling author of the acclaimed Slightly novels: Slightly Married, Slightly Wicked, Slightly Scandalous, Slightly Tempted, Slightly Sinful, and Slightly Dangerous, as well as the romances No Man's Mistress, More than a Mistress, and One Night for Love. She is also the author of Simply Love, Simply Unforgettable, Simply Magic, and Simply Perfect, her dazzling quartet of novels set at Miss Martin's School for Girls. A former teacher herself, she grew up in Wales and now lives in Canada.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Original, fascinating plot, full of passionate undercurrents, December 2, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Courting Julia (Signet Regency Romance) (Paperback)

Julia's step-grandfather, the old Earl, leaves his family well provided for when he dies. All, that is, except for JULIA who faces the prospect of penury UNLESS she marries one of the Earl's five nephews within one month

The prospect of gaining rich properties and land promised to whoever becomes her husband ensures that she is courted assiduously by her step-cousins, each for his own, selfish, reasons.
All but one cousin, that is, for the Earl's heir and now the new Earl, does not need Julia's money and prospects. In fact, he detests Julia for her unladylike, impulsive behaviour and she in turn cannot bear to be in the company of this arrogant, self-righteous beast ! - Until Julia is abducted to force her into an unwanted marriage !
Then our hero discovers that the violent feelings Julia arouses in him are not all motivated by hatred !

This novel has well-sketched, and interesting characters that make the unusual plot credible.

It bristles throughout with suspense and barely suppressed passion.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sigh!, April 28, 2008

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Soulwriterchick (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Courting Julia (Signet Regency Romance) (Paperback)

I am quite undone. This was one of the best romance I ever read in... well... ever. This is a story about a rather powerful love/hate relationship among two step-cousins. Daniel is always a stickler for propriety while Julia is bent on enjoying life to the fullest. As a child Julia was always smitten with Daniel and tried in her own childish ways to win his approval. Nevertheless, Daniel did disapprove of her and never had any qualms about showing her how much. Yet there is no denying that he cares for her as he keeps stepping in to protect her from herself. And, of course, the Passion is there. It was a fascinating story and one that I would recommend to anyone.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 4 1/2 stars I can imagine this as a movie!, September 28, 2008

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Tatiana Stefan "Tatiana Stefan" (NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Courting Julia (Signet Regency Romance) (Paperback)

I took a little break from reading Harlequin Presents to read a Regency Romance. I have read other books of this era but its been awhile. Needless to say it was very enjoyable. The heroine, Julia was feisty and headstrong and adventurous and just a lot of fun. She had no problems speaking her mind and defying convention. The hero, Daniel, was handsome, rich, titled, serious and brooding. Definitely opposites right? But he put his hair down later thanks to the heroine, although I'm not sure I believe that Daniel can immediately change his "stuffy" principles. But love changes everyone and he does have a "good teacher" hehe. It was also nice to see a little bit of the personalities of the four other rivals. I think the growing romance between the two characters was believable. Highly recommended!