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Summary: Predictable, yet enjoyable!
Review: Heard OPEN SEASON by Linda Howard, a romantic thriller about a small-town librarian who decides to enliven her boring life on her 34th birthday . . . she eventually winds up as the
target of a killer, and thought the plot might sound a bit predictable, I found myself enjoying it--and wanting to see how the story would end . . . heightening my enjoyment of story was Kate Forbes' excellent narration . . . her handling of the male voices was especially well done.
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Summary: Sexy and Steamy with a great plot
Review: I absolutely loved this book. Highly recommended!
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Summary: Not her best
Review: I didn't really get that excited when I picked up this book this afternoon. However, it only took me about 6 hours to read! COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN! It was wonderful. It does have a storyline that you can kind of guess boy-gets-girl but I loved the way she went about it and I loved this book! You can't go wrong picking this one up!
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Summary: I'm glad we don't all like black Ford trucks
Review: I have always enjoyed Linda Howard's books and I thought it was incredible that in this book she could take subjects like rape and murder and weave such a humorous story that I laughed till I cried. Her portrayal of the stodgy old-maid who suddenly realizes life is passing her by was terrific and both Daisy and Jack were people I would like to get to know. I loved this book so much that I was a little amazed when I read negative reviews but then if everyone liked the same thing, everyone in the world would own a black Ford truck!
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Summary: Close the book on "Open Season"
Review: Linda Howard used to be my all-time favorite writer. Anyone who can write "MacKenzie's Mountain," as well as her other fabulous books, is a talented, talented writer. However, like many romance writers, in the past few years she has shifted to mysteries, sometimes combined with romance. This combination worked A LOT better in "Mr. Perfect" than it did in "Open Season." In her earlier novels, the tension between the eventual lovers was fun and made me call the book store daily to find when they had arrived. I, as a romance reader, feel as if Linda Howard has abandoned her loyal fans, but maybe she's all written out in the romance genre. One of my two biggest complaints about "Open Season" was the total lack of tension between the two lovers. I really didn't care whether they got together. The book lacked something I can't put my finger on--a little spice (and I'm not talking about sex). It was bland. My most important complaint, though, was the final couple of pages. Not only does Linda Howard let the major criminal who imports foreign girls (all virgins, some very, very young) into sexual slavery get away with it, she even has him show up to "cure" the sexual trauma of the wife of his partner! And we, as the readers, are supposed to be touched by this disgusting, arrogant sleaziness! Linda: what ever could you have been thinking?
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Summary: An enjoyable read
Review: Of all Linda Howard's books that I've read so far, Open Season is the most fun and enjoyable. I've always like her writing style. Witty, fun and fearless. This title is certainly a pick-me-up when I am feeling out of sorts.
The book tells about a regular girl -daisy minor-, like us having a nice steady job as a librarian, when suddenly she realizes that her life is BORING!, and going nowhere.
She determined to change that.
Unintentionally, while she is searching for future husband, she became an eye witness to a crime, that dragged her in.
The police officer paid no attention to her at first, but soon realize that behind the plain exterior of Ms. Daisy Minor, is a character that he could really enjoy spending time with.
The conversation and remarks between the two main character are lively, spiced, and not at all boring. This is the book that will make your day.
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Summary: One of my favorites!
Review: Open Season - Linda Howard is one of my favorite authors. This story to me was a little different than her usual writing style. I found myself smiling and even laughing outright while reading the antics of Ms. Daisy Miner. This is a heroine you can't help but adore! Meet Ms. Daisy Miner, the librarian in a small town. She's in her late thirties, lives with her mom and aunt, dresses like an old maid, and is pretty much considered "on the shelf" in her mind and in the town's mind too. Daisy has finally decided that instead of giving up, she is going after what she wants, and what she wants is a man, and not just any man, but the marrying kind. Daisy is on the hunt for a husband! First Daisy has to figure out how to accomplish this. She realizes that first she needs to change her image, her "old fashioned" clothes are not going to cut it. With the advice of her mom and aunt, Daisy obtains the help of a friend who helps to whip her into shape in terms of her hair, makeup and clothes. Now, the hunt and the fun begins. Daisy decides that if you want to meet a man you have to go where the men will be, and that's the neighborhood bars and dance clubs. Now throw into this mix, tough ex city cop Chief Russo who is now the small time sheriff in this town. These two keep bumping into each other in town and the results are hilarious. All of Chief Russo's city experience has not prepared him for the small town innocence of Daisy. The dialogue is witty, and you can't help but fall in love with Daisy's innocence, and Chief Russo's interaction with her. I do not want to give this story away, but it truly is a cute fun novel that will keep you chuckling until the end. I would highly recommend.
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Summary: The master does it again
Review: Over the last five or so books, Linda Howard has become a master at combining suspense, romance, and humor. "Open Season" is no exception; it combines many of the elements that made "Mr. Perfect" such a wonderful book. The heroine of "Open Season," Daisy Minor, is a tremendously charming character. Her honesty, forthrightness, sense of humor, and family reliance all make her an unusually strong and well-developed character. The reluctant hero, Jack, has the bone-deep strength combined with incredibly dangerous effectiveness that always make Linda Howard's heroes so incredibly appealing. The suspense/mystery in "Open Season" is well-done, as usual with Howard. It's interesting enough to provide tension but not so overwhelming as to detract from the characterization and relationship development. As in Howard's previous effort, "Mr. Perfect," we get quite a few laugh-out loud moments, which add tremendously to the appeal. My only criticism is that the relationship between Jack and Daisy somehow lacks the intensity normally found in Howard's books. The relationship lacks both the "immediate sensing of mate" basis typical to Howard books and the "gradual deepening of romance" generally found in romance novels. "Open Season" is a tremendous demonstration of all that has made Howard a leader in the field of romantic suspense. The wonderful humor, great suspense, and intense sexuality combine to make this another masterful effort by Howard. It was a lot of fun to read!
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Summary: A NICE READ
Review: THE PAST FEW MONTHS I STARTED READING AND HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO STOP. I LITERALLY PICK UP A BOOK AND WITHIN 2 DAYS ITS FINISHED AND THEN PICK UP ANOTHER ONE. THIS BOOK WASNT SUSPENSEFUL OR TWISTED IN ANY WAY. JUST A NICE BOOK TO READ. IT WAS NICE STEPPING AWAY FROM SOME OF THE HARSH STUFF I'VE BEEN READING. READ THIS ON A RAINING DAY.
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Summary: A NICE READ
Review: THE PAST FEW MONTHS I STARTED READING AND HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO STOP. I LITERALLY PICK UP A BOOK AND WITHIN 2 DAYS ITS FINISHED AND THEN PICK UP ANOTHER ONE. THIS BOOK WASNT SUSPENSEFUL OR TWISTED IN ANY WAY. JUST A NICE BOOK TO READ. IT WAS NICE STEPPING AWAY FROM SOME OF THE HARSH STUFF I'VE BEEN READING. READ THIS ON A RAINING DAY.
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