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Wedding Vow Of Revenge (Harlequin Presents)

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Yet again, Lucy Monroe takes her readers on a journey not to be forgotten. As I kept reading this book, I felt like I was always holding my breath, will the handsome Angelo make Tara his before she finds out his plans?

Angelo, the handsome, talented and sexy tycoon, well let's just say he's dynamite and yet he holds himself back because of his past. He's afraid to let someone in, yet Tara definitely sneaks in and steals his heart.

Tara's learned never to trust men, especially because of childhood experiences and a recent relationship which left her scared. However, over time she learns to trust Angelo and falls in love. What Tara doesn't realize is that Angelo has a plan of revenge and that he must marry Tara in order to reach his goal. The tables are turned on this couple, when Tara realizes she's expecting and Angelo realizes he's fallen in love.

Have a box of Kleenex ready because this is just another Monroe book you won't be able to put down!

Book Summary:
The instant Angelo Gordon sees model Tara Peters he's certain she will share his bed. But her beauty isn't the only attraction - he wants vengeance!

Tara is not an easy conquest. When she pushes Angelo away he realizes he can only win her over by playing a different game. Angelo will raise the stakes and take the ultimate revenge: marriage

Let me start by saying that I am a fan of Lucy Monroe, however, this book is a swing and a miss.

The idea behind the plot was a good one and should have made for intense emotions and gripping reading...not so.

The writing was weak and the love scenes very tepid. There didn't seem to be any real emotional connection between the hero and the heroine, and even though their sexual chemistry was supposed to be the one thing pulling them together, even that seemed a little off.

In the end, it was a lackluster read, and the villain in the book (and the entire reason the H and h got together in the first place) came across as more silly than evil.

I don't recommend this book to anyone unless you are able to get it for free. Give this one a pass.

Okay, I am a big Lucy Monroe fan, but this is not one of her best efforts.

Something about this story just didn't click like her others do. It lacked chemistry and passion.
The story felt rushed and lacked fluidity, everything seemed too artificial and forced. It was a major let down after reading such stellar reviews.

If your new to reading Lucy Monroe, I'd skip this one and go for one of her other books such as; The Sheikh's Bartered Bride, Taken: The Spaniards Virgin, Hired: The Sheikh's Secretary Mistress, The Sicilian's Marriage Arrangement, and my all time favorite, Pregnancy of Passion.

After the media circus she had been through Tara Peters decided that it will never happen again. She focused on a business career and worked hard to get where she was. Angelo Gordon was looking for revenge against the man that had taken away from him his parents. It so happen that this man was the same that got Tara in a vulnerable place. Angelo decided that he would do anything to get his revenge and protect Tara at the same time, only problem is Tara doesn't see it that way. Lucy has once again weaved a story where the characters have spunk and chemistry. Every time Angelo and Tara are in the same room the heat is enough to trigger the smoke alarm. This is a story about, betrayal, trust and love and how to conquer all the barriers that can come between a couple even if the odds are against them. It's a beautiful story of learning and conquering. Like all her books, this is a keeper.

From the back: The instant Angelo Gordon sees model Tara Peters he's certain she will share his bed. But her beauty isn't the only attraction - he wants vengeance! Tara is not an easy conquest. When she pushes Angelo away he realizes he can only win her over by playing a different game. Angelo will raise the stakes and take the ultimate revenge: marriage!
Very sweet love story by Lucy Monroe with very likeable characters and sizzling chemistry.

Wedding Vow of Revenge by Lucy Monroe
Harlequin Presents # 2526 - March 2006
Bedded by Blackmail theme

Angelo's been plotting revenge for ten years on the man who drove his mother to suicide and stole his family business. Finally he's found the perfect revenge and the opportunity is now. Tara's a former supermodel who had a disastrous affair with a wealthy tycoon, the very same tycoon that ruined Angelo's mother. Now she's earned her MBA and is working for a company that Angelo owns, and when he seeks her out to praise her abilities, she's wary of his intentions.

At first Angelo pursues Tara only as a means of vengeance against his enemy. The attraction between them is intense and leads to marriage. And when his enemy tries to find Tara and tell Tara about her husband's deceit, Angelo fears he'll lose her. Angelo is definitely one of those alpha males and he's got a definite ruthless streak, however, Ms. Monroe made sure that Angelo had a strong sense of fairness and admiration for strength in others. Tara and Angelo make a wonderful couple and I'm very glad I got to read their story.

This is not her best. I couldn't like Tara. Something about her just made her seem...kind of stupid. And Monroe kept repeating how everybody loved her body and how pretty she was and - ugh, it's so hard for us regular people to relate to that.

Don't buy it, borrow it from the library or something.

Wedding Vow Of Revenge is another compelling, sensual tale by Lucy Monroe.

Angelo Gordon is driven to even the score with the man that destroyed his late father's company and drove his mother to take her own life. The perfect plan falls into his lap when his enemy's former lover works at one of Angelo's companies.

Tara Peters has left her life of modeling and disastrous affair behind her when she went to work for Primo Tech. Tara is currently in the management-training program and is floored when the owner Angelo Gordon asks to meet with her. What starts as an all out seduction of Tara gets complicated when Angelo gets to know Tara. Tara didn't want to fall for another powerful businessman but Angelo knocks down all her defenses. Will her love hold when she finds out the truth?

Wedding Vow Of Revenge is a wonderful story of revenge, redemption and the power of love. Lucy Monroe should be on any romance reader's auto buy list.

You know what for a minute i was debating wether to finish reading this book but i'm glad i did, it was a good book the ending for me with both of them suffering was emotional he was turly a great guy.....