Only With Your Love [Mass Market Paperback]

Lisa Kleypas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1992

Celia Vallerand fears for her life as she stares into the deep, arresting eyes of the dashing man who purchased her from the brigands who had abducted her. But it soon becomes clear that it's her virtue, not her life, that's in danger. The rugged, powerful renegade known only as "Griffin" arouses desires in Celia as dangerous as they are forbidden. And though she knows she must resist him, she fears she may be unable to do so.

But the magnificent adventurer is a man trapped in a perilous deception. And the shocking secrets he guards could deny him the love of the fair captive lady who has enslaved his reckless heart.

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About the Author

After Graduation from Wellesley College with a political science degree, Lisa Kleypas decided to make writing her full-time career. She is a former Miss Massachusetts and competed in the 1985 Miss America Pageant. She currently resides near San Antonio with her husband Greg and her son Griffin.

Lisa's novels with Avon Books are Only In Your Arms, Only With Your Love, Then Came You, Dreaming Of You, Midnight Angel, Prince Of Dreams, Somewhere I'll Find You, and Because You're Mine.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Avon (October 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380761513
• ISBN-13: 978-0380761517
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 3.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #476,299 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lisa Kleypas graduated from Wellesley College with a political science degree. She is a RITA award winning author of both historical romance and contemporary women's fiction. Her novels are published in fourteen different languages and are bestsellers all over the world. She lives in Washington State with her husband Gregory and their two children.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magnifique!!, March 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Only With Your Love (Mass Market Paperback)

I did not know how much I enjoyed this book until I read it again!! The story is perfect. The heroine is naive at first and at conflict with her desires. The hero is dark and brooding!! And the sensuality....There were a few times when I thought the book would burst into flames.

While Celia appears to be delicate, timid, and insecure, underneath it all she has a depth of character and strength that is a common thread in Lisa Kleypas' heroines.

Who could not love Justin? The tormented "pirate" who is tortured by his past, struggling with the need to be free, yet needing to be loved.

Usually, sequels are not nearly as good as the first. But, I think "Only With Your Love", picks up where the story of Max and Lysette left off. We get to see Justin and Phillipe as adults, and we get to see how Max and Lysette's love has continued.

I highly recommend this book to anyone. It has romance, sensuality, adventure, depth, and characters who come to life. You will scream at Celia. You will get mad at Justin. But,you will cheer for them both as you watch them grow as individuals and as a couple.

This is my favorite Lisa Kleypas book, aside from "Dreaming of You".

27 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Recommended, with reservation, January 10, 2001

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K. Smiley (Arlington, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Only With Your Love (Mass Market Paperback)

In many ways, this is a lovely story and sequel to Kleypas' dynamite book, Only In Your Arms. However, there is one major drawback to this story that can't be overlooked and that is Celia, the heroine. She is inconsistent, contradictory, spineless, cold, indifferent and without charm or joy. I can find no logical reason for the very robust and vibrant Justin to be attracted to her in either love or lust. That said, the story is interesting and well-written and I did enjoy revising Max and Lysette.

While I can't give an unqualified thumbs-up, the passion is certainly first rate and I can say that most readers will not be overly disappointed. Some may even enjoy the book very much, depending on how they feel about Celia.

35 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is my favorite Lisa Kleypas book...., December 30, 1999

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Lee Haskell (CHARLESTON, SC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Only With Your Love (Mass Market Paperback)

...and I've read them all except for her earlier books (before 1990) ONLY because I haven't been able to get my hands on them yet! Actually, all her books are great. This continues on the exciting Vallerand family but you don't have to read them in sequence to enjoy it. The love scenes are sensual and all throughout the book! That is one of the best things about Ms. Kleypas. She spoils us with wonderful and frequent heated, steamy romance. The two main characters who are destined for each other are very likeable and he wants her to want him as much as he wants her. I really like this aspect. Him wanting her more rather than the other way around as is usual in most romance novels. There is also a good plot and just when you think you have it all figured out, she'll throw you a curve ball just to make sure you're on your toes.

It also reads very smoothly. All her books are well written and I went thru all her books too quickly. I wish she had written more. I look foward to reading them all over again. Before her, I never had the desire to keep any romance books permanently but you will want to keep this book after you read it.

This book affected me the same as a nice glass of wine would have; warm, happy, content, and craving another one exclaiming disappointed disbelief that it's gone already.