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My Reckless Heart

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Jonna Remington is one of the first historical heroines I've come across who didn't make me want to smack her. She's refreshingly, sometimes embarassingly direct, as well as smart, independent, strong, capable, stubborn, a modern day woman in many ways. Decker Thorne is irresistible, a reformed rogue and renowned thief, self-assured, and never overtly arrogant (even though he is obviously the Alpha male, he doesn't have those stereotypical Alpha male qualities). Both H&H have trouble trusting, both have real issues and insecurities that stand in the way of their happiness. Goodman's descriptions are rich but never comes off as purple prose (trust me on this, purple prose is one of the qualities that always annoyed me about historical romances); I felt the roll and pitch of the deck when Huntress was out to sea. Both characters' internal conflicts emerged as much more compelling than the external conflict (introduced by Goodman in the shady Grant Sheridan, owner of a! shipping company and Jonna's long time companion, who doesn't take very kindly to Decker Thorne stealing Jonna right from under his nose). KEEPER sums this novel nicely. It's the 1st historical in my library to earn keeper status. My only question is, WHY ISN'T EVERYONE FAMILIAR WITH JO GOODMAN'S NAME???

Jo Goodman is an author to admire not only for her incredible writing talent but for her ability to weave stories thru families, countries and periods with different significance.
This is just an incredible trilogy about the Thorne brothers, each more handsome, intricate and lovable than the other. Each with different stories and different geography but yet intertwined forever. Start with my steadfast heart and then read reckless heart and go on the last one as I'm doing.Believe me, you'll love them.Thanks Jo. I'm a forever fan!

I have been a Jo Goodman fan for several years and have to say that "My Reckless Heart" is one of the best books I have read. I think that about each of her books, until I read the next one! I am anxiously waiting the third book, and hope she brings back Decker, Jonna, Colin and Mercedes. All the characters have such personality!

This is an excellent second book in this series. I can't wait for the third to be published!

This book was excelent. Just like my Staed Fast Heart , Decker learned how to love and care. And to bring around Jonna from her lonely ways and taech her how not to be afraid of water. Parheps my summery is not the best but I a shore you that is book was wonderful and I can't wait to raed about the third borther

You'll love it. give it a chance.

Total wallbanger.

Jonna Remington is a shipping company owner. She is described as intelligent, independent and succeeding in a man's world. She takes her own chances and makes her own decisions. Just like a male business owner. Unlikely, given the era, but an interesting "what if" premise.

Sea Captain Decker Thorne is Jonna's employee. He is the usual alpha male. To save her from danger he kidnaps her, seduces her, compromises her and forces her into an unwanted marriage.

What a guy. She would have been better off with the danger. I didn't find those events to be even remotely romantic. Paternalistic - yes. Passionate - no.

Manipulation and deceit are not heroic qualities. A compelled marriage is the only way to protect Jonna and her company? Huh? This is an unlikeable seduction story.

Read enough Victorian historical romance novels and you can not help realizing that under the Marriage and Property Laws, Decker has done alright for himself. From sea captain to shipping magnate, with just one simple "I Do". I found the hero to be more alarming than the villian.

The story was action-filled. The relationship between Jonna and Decker eventually improved. Unfortunately, the whole "woman as idiot child", Stockholm Syndrome captive/captor plot ruined it for me.

The author ignored the potential of a woman successfully operating her own business. The author rejected the challenge of the heroine finding love and respect with a man who wanted to be her equal partner. Instead we get the usual formulaic historical romance.

Not recommended.