Customer Reviews

Wild Star (Star Series)

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

First, I enjoyed this story, but I didn't give it five stars for personal reasons. I did not like that the hero lacked so much self-control! What was his problem anyway? He talked to poor Byrony very crudely and I really couldn't see what she saw in him. In fact, he viewed her as an object that belonged to him! The nerve of the man! I am glad that Byrony developed a back bone and stood up for herself, otherwise I would have been completely irritated with her. I liked that the author took us back to Brent's "Beginnings" on the plantation, he definitely had some demons to work out before he could really let go of his past. In that respect, I enjoyed the psychological view to the way he thought. Although this story made me angry at times, (very angry) I was never bored with it. In fact I hardly realized how close to the end of the book I was, so I rate this story high. If you don't mind egotistical, immoral, lack of self-control men, then I recommend this book, thankfully the other characters more than make up for the hero and he does seem to finally get his act together.

This is only the third or so Catherine Coulter romance that i have read, and it did not dissapoint me in the least. Brent seemed to have some serious issues though, not trusting women, acting like he was sleeping with his mistress when he wasn't, and kissing Lauren(his stepmother) near the end because he said that "she asked him to kiss her". Byrony(the heroine) was polite and reserved throughout most of the novel, but when she bought that whip!!!that was funny. Also near the end she gets in a small but satisfying catfight with Brent's stepmother over that kiss. I can't seem to find any of the other "star" books at my local bookstore or library, but when i do i'm going to devour them. One setback of the book was how exceedingly rude Brent was towards Byrony. He never expressed remorse over anything he did, but still, i found myself loving him and Byrony as characters the whole book. I recommend this book to anyone who loves a different kind of romance.

I really love catherine coulter's books but this is one of my favorite. I enjoyed reading it and was entertained with all the twists of her plots and the unpredictable moves of the character. the setting was an early victorian san francisco. if you are into that, this book is a must. i recommend it as a good traveling company, makes you fall in love...

I have read Midnight Star, Evening Star, and now this one Wild Star. This one is my favorite out of this series. Also, it is one of my all time favorite books. (I haven't read Jade Star yet though) It has everything I was looking for in a romance book. I really liked Byrony and Brent. Byrony gets the short end of the deal up until the end of this book, but she never complains or regrets any of her choices. Brent is strong and plays protector very well. Byrony's father is an abusive man and she will do anything to get away from him. Even marry a man she doesn't love to escape him. After she marries, she realizes that her husband had another motive for marrying her. It is a pretty sick one too. Anyway, the night she finds out about her husband, she runs off into town and stumbles across some drunks. Brent comes to the rescue and from there on out, it is Brent and Byrony trying to overcome their pasts. Brent comes to find out that he owns a hugh plantation and they go back there to figure out what to do with it, because he also owns a saloon that he wants to keep. There is some trouble and this is where Brent really finds himself. He has to face his past. Then Byrony finally gets to face her father and all is well. Lots of action and romance and drama. Kept me interested from page one. I have a hard time reading books to the end without skipping pages, but I read every page in this book.

I read Midnight Star first and immediately wanted to read the rest of the series. Wild Star, I thought, was disapointing. The male character, Brent, never seemed to change. He was constantly donineering and seemed to enjoy making his wife feel like a fool. The female, Byrony, seemed mostly meek and never seemed to fight back, just always giving in. I did, however like the visits with Chauncy, Del and Saint Morris. I am about to start on Evening Star and I hope it's better than this one.

I bought this book because it is one of my favorite authors(Catherine Coulter) first forays into writing.... Her writing has much improved over the years from this one. Brent is a jerk with moments of maturity. Byrony is a simpleton who kinows her worth but can't or won't define it. I just didn't get this book. Yeah lots of sex and all that but it was like something that happened to her and not with her in mind. I would not recommend this book without letting the potential reader know that if you like to be bossed around, and told you are nothing but a vessel for a husband, you will love this book. Otherwise read at your own risk. I know this book is crap but I also know that this is a phenomenol author and this was merely a bump early in the road.

This is the third book in the series. I am reading it for the second time and it is better the second time around. I can't say I was disappointed with any of the 4 books in the series. They are all different and each book talks about the other characters from the previous books. I wish CC would write yet another book in the series. I think this might be my favorite series to read out of every author that I read, and I read a bunch! Once you start reading one, you can't put it down. If you enjoy reading books for the romance, these 4 books are all equally very steamy with romance. You won't be disappointed!

Brent can be a bit of a pig and doesn't really apologize for the awful things he says to Byrony, but I think he might make up for his shortcomings in the end. He sure is sexy though!

Catherine Coulter is fast becominng a favorite of mine. This book was funny, challenging and romantically stormy. hehe Poor Brent never had a chance :) This third in the series was wonderful.

After reading Midsummer Magic, I frantically looked for other books by Ms Coulter.(Midsummer Magic is one of the BEST books Ive ever read!!!) HOWEVER.....this story i couldnt even finish......no story whatsover and just endless sex scenes.I waited for it to go somewhere but it just never did. VERY VERY DISAPPOINTED.