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5.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific Historical, May 9, 2001
This review is from: Meet me at Midnight (Paperback)
The setting is early nineteenth century England, and Raphael Giscard,Viscount de Fontvilliers, has a plan. He wagers his scandalous friends that he can come between a couple who is obviously in love. He sets his sights on seducing Julia Brodie, a banker's daughter who is about to be betrothed to her beloved Simon. Raphael does not expect to be moved by Julia. But she affects in in a way that no woman ever has. She is compassionate, intelligent, and witty, and she almost makes him regret having become a hardened rake. Things go awry when the wager becomes public knowledge, and Raphael must marry Julia after seducing her. Raphael and Julia come to a truce of sorts in their marriage, but all is destroyed when Julia discovers the wager. In an ensuing duel with Simon, Raphael is severely injured, and he and Julia become further estranged. Raphael treats Julia horribly forcing her to part from him for a time. He must then come to terms with his past and discover the meaning of enduring love in order to win Julia back. Jacqueline Nevin's writing is reminiscent of Judith McNaught. The emotions between the hero and heroine are so real, so intense, that the reader can't put the book down until the conflict is really and truly resolved on or about the last page. The characters in this read have great depth and are described skillfully enabling one to see how their interactions affect one another. Readers will wish to explore this author's previous works, THE FLOWER AND THE SWORD and THE MAIDEN AND THE WARRIOR.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Romantic, sexy, and tempestuous ....., May 26, 2001
This review is from: Meet me at Midnight (Paperback)
Rafe makes a wager with his friends that he can prove true love does not exist. He and his friends are known as the "bane of the ton". As part of that group, Rafe is a rake, a scoundrel, an emotionless user, thanks to his father's training. Julia Brodie and her beau, Simon, are the chosen victims of Rafe's wager. Julia has always done the "right" thing, and Simon would be the "right" spouse for her. Rafe's seduction, will change Julia's path. As Rafe seduces Julia, he finds himself charmed, a bit seduced, himself. They will marry; and, Julia will find out the true circumstances behind Rafe's seduction. How their relationship endures, they achieve their HEA, is the main focus of MEET ME AT MIDNIGHT. There are so many things I liked about this book. I consider it very romantic. Watching Julia and Rafe change and grow, due to their relationship, kept me turning the pages. And, the sexuality in the book is very warm, but not overstated. Finally, I found this book to be very tempestuous, emotional--something I haven't seen in a new book, for a long time.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Surprisingly Excellent!!!, June 24, 2001
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This review is from: Meet me at Midnight (Paperback)
I generally do not write reviews and will not claim to be a critic, but I was thrilled with this book. You can read the synopses above and below, but know that as a rabid reader (especially of romance) who has been discouraged by the lack of quality writing in this genre, Ms. Navin truly made my weekend!! I couldn't put this book down. She has a great talent for drawing you into the story, and I was not in the least bored like I have been so frequently as of late. if you like historical romance, give this one a try, although then you will be upset she doesn't have many titles to her name.
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