Stolen Charms [Paperback]

Adele Ashworth (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 326 pages
• Publisher: Jove (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0515125652
• ISBN-13: 978-0515125658
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #285,922 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Adele Ashworth is the RITA Award-winning and USA Today bestselling author of ten historical romances. She is currently writing her eleventh book for Avon/HarperCollins.

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars She must hide her heart from a man who cannot be faithful., January 30, 2000

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B. S. Andrews "barbiesa" (Toledo, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stolen Charms (Paperback)

Natalie knows from her own family's experience of the devastation that can be caused by an unfaithful spouse, so she is determined not to fall for Jonathan's good looks and charming manner. However, she needs him to introduce her to a notorious spy-thief that he is acquainted with, so she persuades him to allow her to accompany him on a forthcoming trip to France.

Jonathan knows she is not telling him everything about her motives, but it suits him to have her around, especially since he has been seriously considering the idea of marrying and settling down...and the two of them HAD shared a rather devastating romantic interlude in a garden five years ago. It piques him that she tries to hold herself aloof from him, although she responds fervishly to his passionate kisses. The surprising truth is that he wants more than passion from her...he yearns for her heart more than anything else.

What I enjoyed most about this book is the wonderful description of the hero's love as he waits for Natalie to confess she loves him. You can feel the hurt he feels when she states that she could never marry him. But through it all, his love never waivers, his patience never fails, his faithfulness endures to the end. Natalie is a very lucky woman!

The ease with which the gently-born Natalie managed to escape the protection of her family was a little hard to believe for the period, but this book was so memorable that I forgive the author for her little inaccuracy. Truth to tell, I'd give this book TEN STARS if I could!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very romantic story!, November 28, 1999

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L. Ponder "linsfolly" (Hamilton, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stolen Charms (Paperback)

Natalie wishes to meet the Black Knight ( a Robin-Hood type thief), whom she claims to be in love with. Natalie goes to Jonathan, a man she shared intimate moments with, for help. The results are, that she and Jonathan, share an adventure that truly entertains the reader.

Who is the Black Knight? Is love the real motivation for Natalie's wishing to meet him? And, what part will Jonathan play in Natalie's life? These are a few of the questions you ask yourself, as you start to read this book. And, while you may know the answers; the way Ms. Ashworth defines the story, makes it a truly worthwhile read.

There are some flaws in Ms. Ashworth's writing. And, they probably will jump out at you. The unlikely behavior of the heroine, for this particular time period is hard to ignore. However, I chose to read the book as I would any other implausible historical. And many of them are; even those from very seasoned writers. The geographical mistakes, are a little harder to overlook, and could have been prevented.

I would have loved giving this book the top rating. It truly is one of the most romantic books I've ever read. The love scenes are beautiful. The leads truly walk off the page!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stolen Charms stole my heart, January 22, 2000

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Stacey - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stolen Charms (Paperback)

Adele Ashworth has another winner in Stolen Charms. Innocent Natalie asks womanizing Jonathon to take her to the Black Knight, a kind-hearted thief whom she thinks she loves. A wonderful and suspenseful trip to France changes their lives more than they care to admit. The chemistry between Natalie and Jonathon builds and ignites a passionate fire. Only a confession of love to each other and to themselves will help them find their true heart's desires. The characters are lovable and the love scenes are sweet and sensual. To a novice romance reader and aspiring writer like myself, Stolen Charms is a delight to read again and again.