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Rebel Waltz

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Another reprint from author Kay Hooper. "Rebel Waltz" was originally published as a 'Loveswept' title in 1986. These two facts (date and publisher) should give you plenty of warning as to the tone and heat index of the book. I confess that I did enjoy it, but that was mostly because I was prepared for the tenor since I knew what I was getting into...

Banner has finally accepted that her beloved antebellum home, Jasmine Hall, will be sold. That doesn't mean she has to like it though! It's where she was born, grew up, learned to love the ghosts who also reside there, and had hoped to live out her life. And when she meets the man her grandfather has selected as a possible buyer...well, he may be her dream man--and he may love Jasmine Hall--but how can she ever know which of them, her or her home, he loves most?

Rory is amazed when he drives up and sees the lovingly restored and maintained Jasmine Hall and he falls a little in love with the estate. Then SHE opens the door and it only takes a few days for Rory to know that THIS woman and THIS home, ghosts and all, are where he's meant to live. But he knows he's facing a tall task...he must figure out a way to prove his love to Banner before he can have his dream...and even with a little ghostly assistance this may be more than is possible.

Yes, it didn't take long to figure out the ending. Yes, the heat scale was fairly light. Yes, I could tell from attitudes and actions that this book was originally written over twenty years ago. But you know what? I still read it cover-to-cover without stopping. I still wanted to know exactly what the ghosts were going to do to help. And I was a little bummed that the ghosts didn't have a bigger part in the story. This is likely one of the 'lightest' paranormal elements book that Kay Hooper wrote. And it was just right for a sunny afternoon.

I've enjoyed Hooper's Bishop Triologies, but was disappointed in Rebel Waltz. It was all too predictable. Rory was weak and Banner was childish. And I couldn't stand that he kept calling her "milady." Sorry, I must be having a hormone flare up!

Rebel Waltz is a mixture of a ghost story romance novel, I found this book to be an easy read with a good story line. The description of the plantation and it surrounding areas made me feel like I was in the south! Although some of the reviews are not so supportive I felt Kay Hooper did a great job! If you like Kay Hooper's writing style this book wont disappoint you.

I like Kay Hooper and ghost stories, excellent combination. It's normal for our heroine to see ghosts everyday of her life, but when a visitor sees them as well, she knows things are changing.

This book is in almost new condition.Best shape I have found so far in a used item.Thanks

Okay, This book, rebel waltz, was the first kay hooper book i read. i now own severl of hers but this is still one of my favorites. Maybe because i'm young i dont look to much into specifics, but overall i loved it. It was a great book and a fun witty story. I give it 10 thumbs up. Its a great read both me and my grandmother are kay hooper fans so we both loved it. I recomend this book to the lovers of romance and slight mystery novels. So sit back and pick up this good read. Happy Reading!! --Liz ^.^

The book arrived quickly and was in great condition. The 3 rating is based on the book contents. It's an entertaining read but very light. I've read several of Kay Hooper's books and this one was somewhat disappointing. It lacked the depth and twists many of her novels contain.

This was difficult to read because it lacked a good story line. I had to force myself to finish this very boring book. It was like reading a book written by a child. It was one of the worse books I have ever read. I am an avid reader and will be less interested in reading another Kay Hooper book in the future. Had this been the first book of hers that I had read, I assure you, I would NEVER read another; but I have read other books of Kay Hoopers that were very good. She really let me down on this one. Save your time and money and stay away from this one.

Kay Hooper writes with love about her characters. When you read this love story Banner and Rory jump off the page. Does Rory really see ghosts or is there something creepier going on.