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  • Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Avon (May 24, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060564504
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060564506
  • Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1 x 6.8 inches
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3.0 out of 5 starsLukewarm anthology
By Anne Fleming on May 26, 2005
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Dodd's story made Hero Come Back worth the read, though the other two selections fell a little flat. As eager as I usually am to read anything by Laurens or Dodd, I might have just waited for this one to appear at my local library.

Laurens' Lost and Found, at well under a hundred pages, could not seem to fit in any conflict at all between the two main characters. Reggie's occasional exasperation at Anne's persistent attempts to harass the family of an abandoned child provide little more than momentary flares (that naturally fuel sexual tension), but the two are almost immediately united in the goal of restoring the child to his birth family. Their romance is also too smooth to hold any suspense or drama. I enjoyed the story for what it was-a very light read, but do not expect more.

In contrast, Boyle's Matchmaker's Bargain was full of conflict, and much more inventive; but the conflict was so contrived it was difficult to get into the story. Amanda unknowingly stumbles onto a matchmaker while in flight from her family, accidentally bargains for a match with her heart's desire, who shows up in the form of war-battered James. From there on it gets sillier-Amanda cannot leave the little village without marrying or being arrested, a ball to attract what must have been every eligible man in England is planned, Amanda's "secret" is rather ridiculous, and I have doubts that even jail cells in tiny hamlets feature removable bars. However, the hi-jinks the two stumble into on the way to the conclusion are entertaining enough to keep your attention, even if the absurdity of the plot's premise is distracting.

Dodd's Third Suitor is the most satisfying of the three stories.Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 starsTwo really good stories, one really bad.
By J. Lesley TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on August 26, 2006
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You know, when I buy an anthology I just never know what I will come up with. It's like going to the county fair. You pays your money and you takes your chance. Luckily for me, two out of three was not bad except that the "bad" one was officially called a novella and took up most of the book.

---4.5 stars, Stephanie Laurens, "Lost and Found"
At less than 80 pages this was a very good story. Why this was so short I don't know but it would have done well as a longer offering. Anne Ashford and Reggie Carmarthen were very good lead characters and complimented each other admirably. He seemed to instantly realize how serious she was about finding a solution to Benjamin's parental (or lack of) situation and I liked seeing them work together. A feel good ending all around.

---2 stars, Elizabeth Boyle, "The Matchmaker's Bargain"
This was the novella of the trio and I just can't make out why. Why was this author chosen to write the longest portion of this anthology? Is it mandatory that they be over 370 pages long? Do readers demand quantity instead of quality? For me, it was trite, contrived, unweildy and had very poor dialogue. Try an experiment some time when you are reading. Say the dialogue out loud. This was riddled with lines spoken by our heroine, Amanda Farleigh (masquerading as Miss Smythe to protect her identity) such as, "Sir, I must away", and "Sir, I beseech you to leave" and "Please, sir, unhand me". And our hero. Oh, yes, our hero! Mr James Reyburn (Jemmy to his friends and family) must have said "demmit" either aloud or to himself once on each page (somethimes more than once per page). Gosh how I grew to hate that word! I think the whole thing was drawn out just to make for more pages in the book.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsthree fine nineteenth century English romances
By A Customer on May 25, 2005
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"Lost and Found" by Stephanie Laurens. In 1834 London Reggie Carmarthen (see ONE WILD NIGHT) needs a wife and heir. He hopes to be as happy as his friends the Cynster twins are in their recent marriages, but has no one in mind until he assists Anne Ashford as she yells at Lord Elderby that young Benjy is his offspring. Reggie wonders if this passionate woman that he has known for years could become his ardent bride.

"The Third Suitor" by Christina Dodd. In 1847 Dorset, Harry Chamberlain (see IN YOUR ARMS) looks down from his balcony to see a woman hiding in the bushes below. She introduces herself as Lady Jessie McMillan explaining that she is an heiress hiding from a suitor, Marques Jenour-Redmond. Harry agrees to help Jessie avoid her suitors but soon wants to court her too.

"The Matchmaker's Bargain" by Elizabeth Boyle. In 1818 England Amanda Preston visits Esme Maguire hoping she can fix her broken heart. The matchmaker and her cat Lord Nelson are stunned when they realize who the intended is although that is not quite what Amanda has in mind. At Esme's home, once wounded veteran James Reyburn (see ONCE TEMPTED) and Amanda meet, love blossoms, but she has a secret that keeps her from telling her beloved how much she loves him.

These three nineteenth century English romances demonstrate that a hero can come back at least in a well written novella. The male protagonists were secondary characters in previous stories, but show the respective author's skills as each successfully move to top billing. HERO COME BACK is a delightful historical collection
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3.0 out of 5 starsHero, Come Back

Title: Hero, Come Back
Authors: Stephanie Laurens, Elizabeth Boyle, Christina Dodd
Genre: Historical Romance, Anthology
Rating: 3 stars
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Published 3 months ago by Pamela S.
3.0 out of 5 starsSurprised that this was not as captivating as i thought it would

this does not apply to all three - not all the stories have that right ingredients to make a reader sign after ending the story.

Published 7 months ago by rushie86
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

Good relax read

Published 10 months ago by Shea
4.0 out of 5 starsNice to have short stories for a change

Well written. Nice to have short stories for a change.

Published 11 months ago by Betty Matzenger Waldrop
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

order was as described - packaged to protect from weather and mishandling – arrived as prescribed

Published 13 months ago by Chris Tindall
5.0 out of 5 starsLoved the stories.

This book was written by extremely talented authors. I have shared it with many of my friends, and they have enjoyed it as much as I have.

Published on April 7, 2014 by Cheryl Albus
4.0 out of 5 starsgreat short stories!

Very well-balanced short stories of love, lust, and intrigue. A very enjoyable read with a great mix of characters and scenarios.

Published on March 17, 2014 by Arianne J. Gallagher
4.0 out of 5 stars3 Heros - 3 too short stories

Three stories by three popular authors - novellas of characters from earlier books. And therein lies the problem, you miss the longer stories.

Published on January 3, 2014 by de'oak
5.0 out of 5 starsShort Stories to Read and Re-Read

I love the stories in this book. They are easy to read and re-read. I really enjoyed the story by Christina Dodd, with the spies, old enemies, and mistaken identity. Read more

Published on December 28, 2013 by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsPASSIONATE

THIS WAS A WONDERFUL TRIO OF SHORT LOVE STORIES. I LIKE HOW HORTENSE THOUGHT SHE WAS DYING, AND HER PARENTS IN FACT WAS TALKING ABOUT THE DOG. Read more

Published on March 16, 2013 by T. MILES

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