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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not very interesting.,
By Romance Lover "vt2949" (Sacramento, California USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Highlander Unbound (Mass Market Paperback)
I expected a lot of this book, because this author is normally very good. I was disappointed by the thin plot line, lack of depth in the characters, and the repetitive prose (if Liam referred to Ellen as an "angel" one more time, I was going to scream). Although there was adequate background on Ellen, we never really understood what made Liam tick. The author repeatedly referred to the fact that he was a soldier, as if that completely explained who he was. This is so different from this author's "Regent Street" series, where her male characters are described very thoroughly and eloquently. I hope the next books in the series will improve.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet and funny - Cleverly written,
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This review is from: Highlander Unbound (Lockhart Family Trilogy, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)
I seem to have the minority opinion on this one, but I just loved this book. I think it is the writing style that appealed to me most. It is droll and understated. I much prefer this kind of dry humor over the overly-dramatic or cringe-worthy slapstick you find in so many romance novels. I also thought the plot was unusual and well done.
Liam is a simple man with simple needs, which are not being met. He endures uncomfortable travel, foul food, unruly children, and wacky Englishmen, all with good humor and letters home to his mom. He is on a quest to steal an item, which his family may or may not have a rightful claim of ownership to. His plan is to ingratiate himself with his English relatives, then sneak around in their house in the dead of night, and take the item away and hope they don't notice. Ellie is isolated and unhappy. She is doing her best for her only child, and makes a few bad decisions. She is not a perfect person, but anyway the ethics are hazy... is it wrong to steal stolen property? Probably. But if you are going to do it, at least do it competently, and more than once if necessary, and get away with it cleanly. By outsmarting Liam, Ellie became his equal, which is a lot more satisfying than a simple story about a burly Scottsman rescuing a damsel in distress. But in the end, it is the clear voice of the author that kept me reading. I have just added Julia London to my list of favorite authors. This book is just great.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Authors, please stop insulting our intelligence...,
By Holly Golightly (Ohio) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Highlander Unbound (Mass Market Paperback)
I wanted to like this book; The hero was fairly appealing - at least he wasn't "impossibly handsome" as most romance novel heroes are described. However, there were just too many things wrong with this story. First of all, does the heroine not have any idea where her child is? How does Natalie manage to spend so much time alone with Liam, a strange man? That seems odd. Second, how does Ellen just jump into bed with Liam with such abandon, becoming a major nympho after 9 years of seclusion from the world. I can see where she might want some companionship, but after all, this is SUPPOSED to be regency England. Isn't she the least bit worried about the possibility of getting pregnant? I mean, that's the reason she was in her predicament to begin with. And finally, the manner in which she leaves Liam when she leaves to steal the "beastie". Unbelievable. Don't waste your time on this one...
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