Jude's Law [Paperback]

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Zebra Books
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821782339
• ISBN-13: 978-0821782330
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,221,866 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lori Foster first published with Harlequin in January 1996. Since those early days, Lori has routinely had 6 to 10 releases a year. Lori is a Waldenbooks, USA Today, Publisher's Weekly and New York Times bestselling author and is published through Berkley/ Jove, Kensington, St. Martins, Harlequin and Silhouette.

In 2001, Lori received the prestigious Romantic Times 'Career Achievement Award' for Series Romantic Fantasy.

In 2002, Lori's book Too Much Temptation was the top-selling romance title for Amazon.

In 2003, Say No To Joe was the second 'Bestselling Original Contemporary' romance for Waldenbooks.

In 2004, The Secret Life of Bryan was the 'Bestselling Original Contemporary' romance for the BGI group.

In 2005, Lori received the prestigious Romantic Times 'Career Achievement Award' for Contemporary Romance.

In 2006, Jude's Law was the "Bestselling Romantic Comedy" romance title for the BGI group.

In 2007, Lori launched a new "urban fantasy" series under the name L. L. Foster. See more on her "dark side" at www.llfoster.com

In 2007, Causing Havoc was among Amazon's Top Ten Editor's picks in Romance.

In 2008, Hard to Handle made #2 on the New York Times bestseller list.

In 2009, Servant: The Acceptance, L.L. Foster, was named Amazon's Number 1 Editors' Pick in Romance.

Lori visits daily with readers as part of the 'Running With Quills' blog at www.runningwithquills.com and at her busy message board featured on her website www.LoriFoster.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Way to Escape - Wonderfully Romantic and Fun Reading, February 4, 2006

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K. Montgomery (Columbus, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jude's Law (The Law Duology, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

I haven't enjoyed a Lori Foster tale so much since her book "Wild". In "Jude's Law" we get heaps of heart melting romance, villianous bad guys and even some comic relief. Throw that all together and readers get fantastic characters to read about, both main and suporting alike. The bright, eye-catching cover drew me in at first, but the story itself blew me away.

Jude Jamison is Hollywood's ultimate bad boy. Loved by few, he's mainly shunned by those he used to call friends. A tragic accident involving a young starlet turned his fame to infamy when he was arrested for her death. Acquited, drained by the sordid life of Hollywood, he seeks refuge in Stillbrook, Ohio, and he hopes to find the one thing that his old glitzy life never did - love. May Price is a sensible art gallery owner, trying to stay afloat when into her life walks the gorgeous, breath-taking Jude. Upon meeting her, Jude knows he wants her. Tird of the skinny, fluffy-headed women that used to clog his life, he's more than ready for May's generous curves and open honesty. Prepared to immediaely conquer the intriguing lady, he's stumped when he actually has to work for her affections. Every time he tries to get close, she blows him off or acts as if he's teasing. Soon Jude is pushed past the boiling point and he's ready to put all doubts of his interest in her to rest. Come hell or high water, he will make her his.

Upon Jude's introduction into the story, it was blatantly obvious that he was no ordinary, run-of-the-mill hero. Jude happens to be a trained fighter in addition to a certifiable Hollywood hunk. His talents come in handy when May's brother is beaten and then charged with taking out Jude. Jude and May both are soon in for more than they bargained for as they try to solve the mystery of who wants Jude killed. Thankfully, they still find plenty of time to explore their passionate relationship. Several supporting characters add humor and depth to the story and there are even a few twists I didn't see coming. Foster does an excellent job of drawing readers into "Jude's Law", eliciting our caring and feelings for the characters. I sincerely hope that we will be seeing more books for some of the supporting characters in this one (Checked the authors website and it turns out we will be seeing another story entitled "Murphey's Law" due out October '06 I believe). Five stars and more for Foster's latest masterpiece.

24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Complex Read Worth Picking Up!!!, January 21, 2006

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Kristi Ahlers (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jude's Law (The Law Duology, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

Ms. Foster's latest "Jude's Law" is a wonderfully complex read that faithful fans have been waiting for. Despite the fact that the start of the read is light and humorous, the truth is this story tackles some very important issues while at the same time entertaining with a romance that defies description.

Jude Jamison is trying to get on with his life after his acquittal of murder and he's decided to move to Stillbrook, Ohio to get a fresh start. He's looking for something and isn't sure what it is-until he sets eyes on May Price. She is everything that's good and pure in life. She's honest, hard working, and sweet. The one thing she fails at is dressing. Her choice of wardrobe leaves a lot to be desired. She had curves where a woman should have curves and Jude wants to get his hands on those curves more than he wants his next breath. Too bad May's so stubborn.

May has lusted after Jude from the first. She thinks his flirtations and comments are just a way to pass time while staying in Stillbrook. But, this is a problem because she wants to believe he wants her. Since her life is not a bed of roses with a mother who'd rather stay pickled with drink, a father that likes to chase skirts, and a younger brother who refuses to accept responsibilities for his actions, Jude, offers her a fantasy she doesn't want to ignore. So when one thing leads to another-May finds herself spending time with Jude, getting to know him...and coming to terms with what she truly wants...Jude. But, will she be strong enough to take what she wants or will her happy ending get away from her?

This story will grab you from the beginning. Ms. Foster has created some wonderful secondary characters such as Ashley, and Denny that truly add to this story. May and Jude are a wonderful pairing and their romance is by turns hot and sweet and their conflict with family is truly believable and one that most can relate too. This funny, sweet, tender, hot read is just another perfect example of Ms. Foster's talented writing and one I highly recommend!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This is one law you should probably just ignore..., December 28, 2009

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L. Burns "Bigdog Mom" (New England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jude's Law (The Law Duology, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

The `gorgeous, rich guy falls for plain Jane' storyline is a Romance novel staple. The whole concept may be a little far-fetched, but when it's done well it makes for a sweet and satisfying read. This is not one of those.

The book starts with Jude Jamison, handsome actor and `ultimate fighter', in self-imposed exile in rural Ohio. He is completely obsessed by `curvy' May Price, a local gallery owner. Now why exactly is Jude so taken with May? Is it her unflattering, frumpy clothes, her ill-fitting glasses that are always crooked or falling off her face? Maybe it's the way she can barely string together half a dozen intelligent words whenever he speaks to her. It must be the way she allows her cruel and unfeeling family to walk all over her without standing up for herself. It's as if the author was afraid the character would lose her `underdog' status if she was given any attractive qualities. One of my biggest issues with this book was the way nothing is "shown"; we don't see Jude fall for May, he's obsessed with her and devoted to her from page one. As for Jude, well he's perfect. The kind of perfect man that exists only in the over-active imagination of an adolescent girl. Handsome, famous, sexy, brave, rich...the list goes on and on. Nope, Jude has no flaws whatsoever - nothing to make him even remotely interesting.

The plot is utterly ridiculous, involving a gangster type who is out to get Jude and uses May's whiny, alcoholic (and completely unlikable) brother to gain access. The whole story takes place over roughly a 48 hour period in Jude's palatial home out in the middle of nowhere. The lavish house and its belongings are described in boring detail, just in case you forgot that Jude is rich with a capital "R". To top it off, the dialogue is awkward and unrealistic. I will say that the sex scenes were well done: straightforward and explicit, almost out of place in this otherwise saccharine- laced book. But even great sex can't fix everything and this one is beyond repair.