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Summary: A Fantastic, Fast, Fun, Furious, Fulfilling Read
Review: Boston attorney Theo Buchanan is receiving an award in New Orleans for his work with the Justice Department when he collapses with appendicitis and is helped by Michele Renaud, a beautiful young doctor. He can't get her out of his mind, so he goes back to Louisiana and tracks her down in her small medical clinic. To his surprise, he finds Michelle is being targeted by someone who smashes up her clinic and seems to be following her.
What they don't know is that four friends have been stashing away millions from fraudulent white collar crimes and are lying low, waiting for the heat to die down. Head crook John's wife, however, has learned too much, but before she's murdered (she had money and John wanted it), she'd sent what she'd leaned to Dr. Michele, plus she'd changed her will and you can guess who the new beneficiary is.
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Summary: Good Story
Review: I am a Julie Garwood fan, and while I enjoyed this novel, I have to admit that it had to grow on me. When I first read it, I stopped a few times because I felt the story line was a tad bit slow. Still I forced my way through it and the story picked up speed and ended up a wonderful thriller. Justice Attorney Theo gets seriously ill at a party and passes out right before throwing up on beautiful Dr. Michelle Renard. Michelle is a surgeon and saves Theo's life. Theo is instantly attracted to Michelle and the sparks fly and the beginning of a romance ensues. What Theo learns is that Michelle, even though she is this big city doctor, actually comes from a very poor small town and is returning to that town to open a practice. Theo, who is actually very burned out at his job and even though he doesn't realize it, big city life, visits Michelle in her hometown to get to know her better. What neither realizes though is that there is a secret organization that wants Michelle dead. This organization has also followed Michelle to her hometown. The story picks up from there. You meet all the good hearted but poor town folk while being immersed into Michelle's small time life. I enjoyed the book. Out of Julie's contemporary novels, this is probably my least favorite, but still a very good read. I would recommend.
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Summary: Highly Recommended!
Review: I read this book recently and I absolutely loved it. I am a huge Julie Garwood fan and although most of what I have read from this author has been in the historical category, I am a big fan for her more recent modern romance books. I also read "Heartbreaker" and "Killjoy", after reading "Mercy", but this one is by far my favorite. The story was mysterious, hilarious and romantic. I fell in love with the characters and they stayed with me long after I had finished reading the book!
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Summary: FIRST BOOK AND DEFINITELY NOT MY LAST!
Review: I WENT INTO THIS BOOK WITHOUT KNOWING JULIE GARWOOD'S WRITING STYLE. I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH THIS BOOK. ONE THING I DIDNT LIKE WAS WHEN SHE USED THE PHRASE "OH BOY". IT WAS USED WAY TOO MUCH. OTHER THAN THAT THE BAD GUYS WERE BAD AND THE GOOD GUYS WERE GOOD.
THERE WERE LOTS OF TWISTS AND TURNS. I COULD HARDLY PUT THE BOOK DOWN. THE BEST TWIST WAS ABOUT DALLAS. I WAS SHOCKED! ENJOY!
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Summary: FIRST BOOK AND DEFINITELY NOT MY LAST!
Review: I WENT INTO THIS BOOK WITHOUT KNOWING JULIE GARWOOD'S WRITING STYLE. I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH THIS BOOK. ONE THING I DIDNT LIKE WAS WHEN SHE USED THE PHRASE "OH BOY". IT WAS USED WAY TOO MUCH. OTHER THAN THAT THE BAD GUYS WERE BAD AND THE GOOD GUYS WERE GOOD.
THERE WERE LOTS OF TWISTS AND TURNS. I COULD HARDLY PUT THE BOOK DOWN. THE BEST TWIST WAS ABOUT DALLAS. I WAS SHOCKED! ENJOY!
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Summary: Not the same old Julie Garwood
Review: In the past I would have given Julie Garwood an exceptional review, however; I am truely disappointed by he last few books. Ms. Garwood has veered off track of the kind of romance novels that made her famous and quite truly one of the best romance writers of her time. Instead of the historical romance's set in beautiful landscapes with winsome characters I feel that she has chosen a seedier story line which many great authors like herself have done. If you like murder/mystery with a slice of romance then go for it, she has great imagination. However, I feel these new books lack the things that made people come to love her and others like her such as Judith McNaught. I love you ladies but I can't pick these new books up and enjoy every minute of them, so alas I must move on.
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Summary: Mercy
Review: Julie Garwood has always been one of my favorite authors and this book was no disappointment. The main characters Mike and Theo were fantastic and I fell in love with the small town of Bowen and the neighbors residing there. I passed this around at work and all the girls have raved about it. When I do get it back, I plan to read it again. I highly recommend it!
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Summary: A Surprisingly Great Read!!
Review: Like most fans of Julie Garwood's wonderful historical romance novels, I was very hesitant to read any of her contemporary novels for fear that I wouldn't like them. As fate would have it, a rainy day, some free time, and plain old curiosity made me pick up a copy of Mercy.I was hooked from the first page. I was drawn into the plot of the corrupt Sowing Club and their connection to the heroine Dr. Michelle Renard. Michelle is a strong, smart contemporary character who is easy to like and identify with. I very much liked Theo Buchanan, who is sexy, smart,and quite versatile. I felt that the romantic and sexual tension between her and Theo was just enough to make you drool but not too much to make you roll your eyes in disgust. Most surprising to me about this book was Julie Garwood's ability to balance the mystery/adventure with the romance between the two characters. Unlike most books I have read, I was not able to predict the ending (other than Michelle and Theo living happily ever after). I must say that Ms. Garwood has done an excellent job in transitioning to contemporary novels. I will give her future contemporary works more consideration when choosing something to read.
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Summary: Read it!
Review: This book just made it into my top 10 favorite books. It's funny, sexy and suspenseful. I just fell in love with the book and with Theo! Julie Garwood is a great writer. If you like historical novels, you should try reading hers. They're all amazing.
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Summary: Dallas...
Review: This is a highly entertaining book! I know she has strayed from the genre that made her famous, but I think this book shows her ability to be versatile, In any case, I love her quirky sense of humor!
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