Siege of Hearts [Paperback]

June Calvin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1999

During her sister's suitor party, a comely young maiden is awestruck when a handsome lord sets his sight on her. Captivated by his interest, she nevertheless refuses his advances, so as not to offend her sister. But then another party guest with sinister intent stages an accident, isolating the couple on an island overnight and threatening scandal if they did not marry. But despite the trickery and her staunch nature, the passion between them could not be denied...

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Signet (July 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451195426
• ISBN-13: 978-0451195425
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,159,317 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Funny misunderstandings and a "jewel in the rough", June 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Siege of Hearts (Paperback)

Siege of Hearts, by June Calvin, was so involving that I actually called in late to work one morning to finish the book. The story was occasionally laugh-out-loud funny due to the main characters' misconstrued attempts to either avoid or please each other. The story highlighted an appreciation of the beauty often hidden below the surface.

Viscount Maitland is determined to resist both the females wanting his prospective title, and his father's deceitful efforts to ensure an heir. Jack hopes that joining Amanda's brothers and a few friends in the country for hunting will help him recover from the physical and emotional wounds remaining from his service at Waterloo.

Overshadowed by the beauty of her twin, Amanda is considered by all-including her family-as the plain sister, without expectations of an advantageous match.

The story includes both serious and ridiculous misunderstandings while Amanda's family attempts misguided efforts to attach him to the "Beauty" and Amanda to her least acceptable suitor.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful characters you can care about, June 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Siege of Hearts (Paperback)

June Calvin's newest Regency moves at a slower pace than many recent examples of this genre. There are no real villians, no mysteries or murders, and no chase scenes. This is a very good thing, however. The slower pace allows the author to paint live three-dimensional characters that become real flesh and blood rather than cardboard cutouts. These are people with understandable cares and concerns, and a heroine that many of us can identify with. Ms. Calvin skillfully takes us into their minds and hearts so we feel what they feel. We truly care what happens to them. This is what sets this book apart; that and the imaginative inclusion of a delightful mule!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!, July 10, 2000

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Brenda "MYSHELFDOTCOM" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Siege of Hearts (Paperback)

"A clean, wholesome, whimsical romance full of charming characters in a romantic era. A regency readers delight!"

Penelope is known as "The Beauty." Amanda her twin sister is known as the plain mouse. Everyone expects Lord Jack Maitland to court Penelope but once Jack meets the dowdy sister Amanda fate has other plans. Lord Jack is about to find out that Amanda has the ability to cure more than an injured leg.

Regency romances have always had a special place in my heart since I discovered Barbara Cartland as a teen. As an avid reader, reading about a man and a woman falling in love is one of the things I enjoy. It can be emotional, humorous, confusing and downright fun. Siege of Hearts has it all.

I found Siege of Hearts to be a clean romantic experience with delightful full-bodied characters that explore and grow in their relationships. Well-done Ms. Calvin.