Rating: 
Summary: Mediocre
Review: Another poorly written book by an author that used to be one of my favorites. (And maybe you should check the pulse on the Romance Editor who gave this one a sensuality rating of 7.) This one just didn't do it for me. There were no sparks between the main characters, and eventually when they decided they were in love (as opposed to falling in love), I didn't care any more. Yawn. And what's with all the poorly written sentences in this one? I had a hard time getting over the bad grammar; the lack of romance was the icing on the cake. Get it from the library like I did.
Rating: 
Summary: Should have waited for the paperback version
Review: What happened? I must say, Joining was quite a disappointment! While I do applaud her attempt to break away from her usual fare, and all too familiar stories and characters, I was just plain bored with this book. It seemed that this book was composed of subplots and no real primary plot. Milisant and Wulfric were just uninspiring and bland. If we must wait a while for her next novel, we will wait. The way she is churning them out it's no wonder there was nothing special or interesting about Joining nor the last couple of books (the last Mallory novel was disappointing, too). So, take your time, Johanna, and put some thought, heart, and humor into the next one, hmm? I know you are capable of fantastic stories and great dialogue, i.e., Gentle Rogue.
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Summary: ~Could Have Been Better ~
Review: Joining was a disappointment...it didn't have any of Lindsey's usual spunk. The book seemed to have been written in a rush. It started out well but soon began to lose its interest. The book ends with the characters in love one instant while a moment before they weren't. The plot was weak, and frankly, so were the love scenes!!!! Lindsey usually writes great novels with compelling characters but Joining is not one of them. Pass on this one...try readying the Malory family's trilogy instead....they're well worth your money!!!!
Rating: 
Summary: Pass this one by
Review: I was very disappointed in this book. It had none of the fire of most of Lindsay's other books. A complete formula book, in which every step was highly predictable.
Rating: 
Summary: Entertaining romantic--quick one-day read
Review: Although not one of Ms. Lindsey's best, this book allows you to sit back and enjoy the entertaining reading. The plot has been used before by other writers:first meeting--instant dislike--thrown together by circumstances beyond their control--finally falling for each other and fighting the people and problems that thwart their love.I felt as though Milisant was a bit too long in fighting her circumstances and Wulfric too quick to accept his. The chemistry was not there in this story as in others of Ms. Lindsey's. Still a good quick read for the romance enthusiasticss.
Rating:
Summary: Not Up To Par!!
Review: I usually love JL's books. However, I was very disappointed in this one. I found it to be slow with a very predictable ending. Also, several characters are introduced and then just seem to disappear. What was their purpose?
Rating:
Summary: Certainly not Ms. Lindsey best, but it was OK.
Review: The heroine, Mili, is the most stubborn and immature woman I've read about in a long time. I couldn't find anything to like about her. Wulfric, the hero, must have seen something I didn't because he went thru with a wedding for the sake of family friendships. I wish the book had been in paperback, then I wouldn't have minded spending so much money for a book I had to make an effort to read.
Rating:
Summary: Just plain bad!!
Review: The characters were unoriginal and the plot predictable. Definately not one of Johanna Lindsey's best. Don't waste your time or money on this one check out her earlier works instead.
Rating:
Summary: Disappointed, not a keeper
Review: Johanna Lindsey has always been a favorite of mine but I was terribly disappointed in Joining. The characters lacked the affection I'm use to in Lindsey's books and the ending left you wondering why you read the book in the first place. Not hardback material, but I'll give her another chance given her past books. I'm wondering if she had a deadline and rushed through it.
Rating:
Summary: Disappointed!
Review: I found this book lacking alot. I didn't even finish it. I didn't think the characters were interesting or were they believable. I have read 6 other books of Johanna Lindsey's work and was very entertained by them. In fact I was quite looking forward to The Joining. I wonder if she had as hard of time writing it as I had wanting to read it. I don't think this book is worth the price of a hardcover.
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