38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lynsay's most delightful book yet!!!!!!, September 7, 2002
This review is from: What She Wants (Mass Market Paperback)
Lynsay Sands is proving book after book she is a writer to be watched
with deft, crafts and natural voice, she weaves a medieval tale that
captures the reader from the very start. As she did in The Deed,
The Key and Always, she conjures characters that will live in your
heart long after the book is put down.
Hugh is the new 5th Earl of Hillcrest, the Earldom coming through to
him upon his uncle's death. The only provision he must meet is his
uncles request he marry Willa. Hugh presumed the girl who lives
in the cottage with the local witch, to be the biblow daughter of his
uncle and he is insulted his uncle tried to force such a match.
And, being typically male, he insults Willa by informing
he has no wish to marry the illegitimate daughter of his uncle.
To his horror, he later learn he does not have to marry Willa if
he does not want, and he will still be Earl of Hillcrest - just all
the money goes with Willa. No marriage, no money to run the
vast estate. Hugh has none of his own, since my father lost
their family fortunate a decade earlier, so in order to keep
Hillcrest he must marry Willa.
But then, Hugh is finding that option less repugnant as
time passes, for Willa is a beautiful young woman with a heart
gold. Hugh must quickly earn her hand in marriage in order
to save all. This task is complicated by the preditions of the
witch, who tells Willa if she does not hold out until Hugh
crawls on his belly to her, though they wed, Hugh will be
murdered within a month. She holds out and thinks
all will be well, but the witch warns there are many
evil forces at work that could see either of them dead.
Hugh at first scoffs at this, but soon learns there is a very
reall threat to Willa's life. The witch has warned he must
unravel the riddle of who Willa really is before an old
enemy could strike to destroy them both.
This book is another tour de force for Lynsay Sands, showing
a stronger side in the story line than in pervious works. Oh,
the trademark laugh out loud humour is this there - with such
wonderfully witty results, showing Lynsay's skill with storyteller
just grows better and better.
I think this is her best book to date...I look forward to the
Contemporary Loving Daylight next February and all
the other wonderful books to come.
WISE Readers and Writers Book of the Month September 2002
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Laugh out loud wonderful!!, October 7, 2002
This review is from: What She Wants (Mass Market Paperback)
If you really want to laugh and enjoy a wonderful romance, this is the book for you. It is truly hilarious and, I have to admit, I began to feel sorry for poor Sir Hugh. He truly does suffer some trials and tribulations trying to win back the fair Willa (who was just waiting to fall in his lap until he opened his mouth and called her a nasty name!). His inept efforts lead to some great comedy material!
I want sequels for some of the supporting characters - they are much too wonderful to leave behind. Especially Sir Hugh's effeminate courtier cousin who fights like a very manly warrior. More to him than he is letting on! With a little work his book could be just as wonderful as this one!
Thanks to Lynsay Sands for another great one!
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
a most enjoyable time!!, October 22, 2002
This review is from: What She Wants (Mass Market Paperback)
I am the male half of the management at WISE Writers and Readers, so I occasionally step out of the shadows and review a book I enjoy. Lynsay's newest is a wonderfully warm and touching romp. Her characters are vivid, and such tenderhearted people. And her writing is so funny. I always been so cheerful after reading her books. I laugh out loud...and that is a rare gift to move people to such laughter.
Highly recommended.
WISE Writer and Readers Book of the Month for September 2002
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