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Summary: My husband loves when I read Bertrice Small...
Review: I was never one for historical romance novels. When a friend loaned me Skye O'Malley to read, it came with her review of "The best sex book she has ever read". I thought I'd give it a shot. Heck, I didn't have to pay for it. Well, let me tell you something, Skye has been passed around quite a bit by now and I myself have bought every other book in the series (except "A love for all time, cant' find it"). I find them extremely interesting reading from the historical people and places to her beautiful descriptions of fashion and decor. I can picture it so vividly in my mind. Of course the SEX is very imaginative and makes me wonder what Bertrice's research consisted of. I was particularly amazed when I ran across an actual picture of the real Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. I have taken an interest in this period of time and would like to see for myself who actually existed in these novels. When I finished one book I couldn't wait to start the next. I missed my "family" as I like to call them. I am now looking forward to immersing myself in another of Bertrice Small's stories and cannot wait. Thank you Bertrice.
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Summary: An excellent departure from the average romance
Review: Skye O'Malley is not your average heroine. She has the responsibility of heading her family thrust upon her at an early age, yet holds that responsibility with grace and determination. Skye is a reflection of Elizabeth I of England who must rise above the men who would fight her for her throne. Skye's life although more adventurous and sexually exciting, mirrors much of Elizabeth's life and the common threads of their lives are frequently commented upon. With great historical accuracy, Bertrice Small shows us many different cultures during this time period by giving us a strong, central character who triumphs not despite being a woman, but because she is a woman. In real life, very few women love just one man in their lifetime. Neither does Skye. This book is not your average happily-ever-after. Bertrice Small goes beyond the average romance formula and creates her own. I have yet to find an author like her and continously read and reread all of her books.
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Summary: I Wasted My Money on This One!
Review: I bought the audio book recording for Bertrice Small's Skye O'Malley and I just didn't like the story or the characters and I was disappointed and felt like I wasted my money! Definitely not good enough for my keeper shelf!
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Summary: The best erotic romance
Review: I read this book when it was first released, nearly 20 years ago. It made me a fan of romantic erotica for life. I have every book Bertrice Small has written, and few if any have disappointed. She tells a grand tale, and never teases, always delivers. Her characters are three-dimensional and you become emotionally invested in them: for years, in the case of the O'Malley dynasty. Skye is a marvelous heroine, and her family saga is fascinating, rich, and wonderfully written. I'm still in love with the Duke of Southwood. You can't go wrong with this book or this author!Some reviewers have called the erotica in this book "trashy." I respectfully beg to differ! Descriptions of sexual enjoyment in a romance novel aren't trash, they're beautiful! Do we consider our own sex lives garbage? I don't. So why relegate wonderfully written depictions of sexual activity to the garbage can? It's a real pity that the enjoyment of erotica is still so taboo. Bravo to Bertrice Small for writing the best of this genre. I wish more books that are advertised as "sexy" and "romantic" were as honest as this. I've just finished a well-known vampire series that, given the reviews, I expected to be along the lines of this book, and to my regret the only explicit depictions were of violence and death; the romance was non-existant, the eroticism teased but never delivered. I kept reading each book, hoping some aspect of the character's love life would be resolved, to no avail. What a disappointment! If you want real romance, real passion, real eroticism, read Bertrice Small's works. You won't be disappointed.
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Summary: No thanks!
Review: I guess I'm old-fashioned, but I like it when the heroine only has sex with the hero. That is most certainly not the case in this horrid book. I couldn't even finish it. I should have read *all* of the reviews here first.
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Summary: I Wasted My Money on This One!!
Review: I bought the audio book recording of Bertrice Small's Skye O'Malley and I usually like historical romance books but I just didn't like this story or the characters and I was disappointed and felt like I wasted my money and it was definitely not good enough for my keeper shelf! This was my first attempt at a story by Bertrice Small and even though I didn't like this one I'm not going to give up on the author and I will try another one by her.
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Summary: Very Good Read!
Review: This was a good book. Talk about some hot sex scenes. If that's what you like they are in here. The isn't just about this though. The main character is very stong and independent. Only someone like this could endure all the trials that she went through. I can't wait to read the next one.
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Summary: Great Book, But.....
Review: This was the first book of Bertrice Small's that I read, and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the book, except for one thing: Skye is totally spoiled, and acts like a selfish brat half the time instead of a grown woman. Being informed of two of her marriages in the book (yes, two) sends her into fits of shrieking and vase throwing. The vast majority of the women of her time had all of their marriages arrainged for them, what made her think she was so overwhealmingly special? At least she stayed in charge of her money and her family's business. Other than that, I loved the book, and the 'naughty bits' will be sure to thrill.
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Summary: A guilty pleasure!
Review: In general I HATE the historical romance genre. But I really do like Beatrice Small. Her plots and characters are complicated enough to be fairly believable and keep me interested, while still making the book light reading. Some of the dialogue is a little bit cheesy in some places, but overall this is the book to read if you tend to stay away from historical romance.
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Summary: Ahead of her Time...A Worthy Heroine...
Review: Truly a woman ahead of her time(1500's), Skye O'Malley makes us proud to be a woman. Never taking less, she strives for more and gets it. Even with her beauty, she never stoops low to use it to her advantage. She gets what she wants with her brains.
A very different spin on romance, this isn't for the faint of heart. Skye isn't your typical heroine with one man or one love. Bertrice Small is known for her sweeping tales of adventure and unconventional loves. This is a classic in its own right.
I still don't know why people refer to it as a 'trashy romance'. There is nothing 'trashy' about it. It's filled with history and greed, passion and bravery that I haven't seen in many romances. Not a 'lovey-dovey' romance by far, but it is a page-turner none the less. With black hair and blue eyes, Skye O'Malley is the most beautiful woman in Ireland. Tall and extremely intelligent, she can outwit most men. Men are willing to die to possess her, but she can't be owned.
We are taken on a wild adventure that spans almost ten years. From the lush hills of Ireland, to the exotic Algerian hideaway and on to the fast-paced London scene. The adventure never lets up and Skye never lets us down. A seafaring captain who is rumored to be a notorious pirate who has angered the Queen herself, Skye is too wise to let anyone win a war of wits with her.
An eternal love that she must face and two loves that she must remember, Skye O'Malley never forgets what is most important. The information on the Virgin Queen was so unbelievable, I was amazed. The things that Skye gets away with is frightening. Brave should be her first name. Definately a heroine to look up to. The only complaint? The men. Simply put. I don't want to reveal anything, but I was unimpressed with her men. Only one I liked alot and he was too far near the end of the tale. One was okay, another was pretty good, and another was downright disgusting and I could not fathom what she saw in him and the good one was too late in the story. But I hear the second book, 'All the Sweet Tomorrows' has him as the main character....hmmm, can't wait now to read!
The common complaints in this book were mostly mine also. The men, her unfailing riches and beauty and her knowledge of EVERYTHING imaginable. But all in all, an exciting book!!! Tracy Talley~@
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