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A Valentine Wedding

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This could have been much better. The premise was interesting, with having the former fiance being the trustee. What ruined the story for me was what Alasdair lied about that caused Emma to leave him at the altar. The novel makes it out that she was irrational for doing so, when what he lied about was inexcusable.

I don't require that the hero and heroine of a romance novel be perfect. In fact I prefer them to have some flaws. However they must be likable. Alasdair was not honorable or redeemable, and the ruined what could have been an interesting story.

VALENTINE WEDDING starts slowly, but progresses nicely. Major characters are sympathetic and well-drawn. Plot is predictable but enjoyable.

I really like this book! It was very interesting. The storyline was compelling and the hero and heroine had great sexual tension. The way they argued was so realistic and i'm sure the fact that they had a real life conflict helped. I loved the fact that Emma had a different personality from the typical heroine in a romance. She was not a virgin, (thanks to the hero) a little spoiled, and tempermental with jealous tendencies when it came to Alasdair. That was very refreshing to read. I get so bored of reading about the perfect heroine that's always so politically correct in every romance. Alasdair was also a wonderful character. His past history with Emma was superbly intriguing. It kept me turning the pages, and the author kept you in suspense and revealed each mystery at the perfect timing before you could get frustrated. This book was not perfect though. It has a few problems. The short love scenes left something to be desired and the description of the hero was not well portrayed. You get the impression that he is a handsome man, but it's not really stated. That drove me crazy! I need to know for sure that my hero is handsome, lol. The ending also dragged out a bit, but everything else was great, so I am happy to recommend this book!

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If you dislike reading about a hero that cheated, then you should skip this book, but he cheated on her in the past, not while the story was taking place.

I absolutely loved this book. Not only was it a good romance novel, yet it challenged the mind to think. The language is appropriate for the time period, which adds a sense of being, as though you are there. The romance scenes are steamy, and descriptive. Highly recommend to those who are willing to read with an open mind.

This is the first Jane Feather book I have read and I plan on reading more. The characters were wonderful. The only drawback is that it is predictable. But what romance novel isn't? All in all it was a great story and I would recommend reading it.

They had been childhood friends, who became lovers. By 1808, they became engaged, but Lady Emma Beaumont jilted Lord Alisdair Chase. Two years later, Emma's brother Ned, the Earl of Grantley, dies from a sniper's bullet in Portugal while trying to deliver important papers to Wellington. She inherits the estate, but to her chagrin she learns that her sibling has named Lord Alisdair Chase as the trustee.

Emma and Alisdair remain attracted to one another, but both are still reeling from the end of their previous relationship. Emma decides that marriage, which will allow her spouse to take charge of her inheritance, is a better avenue than dealing with the spiteful Alisdair for every pence she needs. Emma pledges to be married by St. Valentine's Day. Alisdair intends to be the groom. However, as they engage in their bedroom battle, the Peninsula War comes to England as the duo inadvertently becomes involved in her sibling's last action.

Highly regarded historical romance author Jane Feather is clearly a superheavyweight when it comes to providing readers with an entertaining and rousing romance. A VALENTINE WEDDING is an invigorating Regency romance filled with two warm and witty lead protagonists and plenty of action. Anyone who reads this novel will clearly feel that "V" stand for another Feather victory.

Harriet Klausner

Although I generally really like Jane Feather's books this one was somewhat of a disappointment. When Lady Emma's brother dies he leaves her in the care of Lord Alasdair, her former fiance, whom she left at the altar because he betrayed her. I found Alasdair a hero difficult to relate to, I'd have left him at the altar too!

At first this promises to be an enjoyable read, but unfortunately the story quickly bogs down. This tale is full of all the requisite misunderstandings and predictable villainous third parties. Quite a disappointment. Jane Feather is capable of much more entertaining work!

The author uses extremely vivid language. The description of each character and event is very detailed, almost as if you were there. A Valentine Wedding is definitely a love story, but not a typical love story. Unfortunately, there is violence. The whole thematic scheme is about love triumphing over violence. The book could be for a variety of audiences and succeeds in what the author is trying to accomplish. Atleast, that is the impression of this reviewer. What I would like to suggest to the author is to write a book that is non-violent. The potential is definitely there. I have not read any of the author's other books. Maybe the author has already written such books. There is one word which should have been made a bit clearer to the audience. On page 246, there is the word, "nuncheon". About the author, taken from the book, Jane Feather is the nationally bestselling, award-winning author of "The Hostage Bride", "The Emerald Swan", "The Silver Rose", "The Diamond Slipper", "Vanity", "Vice", "Violet", and many more historical romances. She was born in Cairo, Egypt, and grew up in the New Forest, in the south of England. She began her writing career after she and her family moved to Washington, D.C., in 1981. She now has over two million books in print.

Bianca Spontaneo, Reviewer

Interesting characters, interesting history lesson. The steamy sex scenes were way too graphic for my taste and the verbage chosen to portray these scenes was obscene and unnecessary.

I've read regency novels before and always understood them. It seemed that the author of this book tried to outreach the reader's intelligence by using language the average reader couldn't understand, or even imagine its meaning. Really slowed me down, almost quit reading it twice. When I got to the last page, all I could say was, "Humph." Funny thing was, the ending had the best descriptive scene of all.

If you understand the English language of the mid-1800's, give this book a try. Otherwise, choose another one.