Roses Are Deceiving: A Gothic Romance in the Tradition of Victoria Holt

Rating:
Summary: A little disappointing
Review: I am a huge Victoria Holt fan and was so excited to see this book. The reviews on it were great and said it was like reading Victoria Holt again etc. etc. so I couldn't wait to get it. First of all when I got this book and started reading it I noticed that there are many typo's in this book, almost on every page. This was very distracting and I couldn't believe a publisher would even publish a book this way. Second, it was very slow. It was an easy read, but very slow. Third, the ending was really quite exciting and did have a touch of Victoria Holt in it. Overall, this book is not like Victoria Holt all over again. It's basically just an okay read.

Rating:
Summary: A little disappointed
Review: I am a huge Victoria Holt fan and was so excited to see this book. The reviews on it were great and said it was like reading Victoria Holt again etc. etc. so I couldn't wait to get it. First of all when I got this book and started reading it I noticed that there are many typo's in this book, almost on every page. This was very distracting and I couldn't believe a publisher would even publish a book this way. Second, it was very slow. It was an easy read, but very slow. Third, the ending was really quite exciting and did have a touch of Victoria Holt in it. Overall, this book is not like Victoria Holt all over again. It's basically just an okay read.

Rating:
Summary: Enjoyable
Review: I have to admit that I was reluctant to purchase this book with all the rewiews about type 0's. When I finally decided to read it I was pleasenty surprised it was fast paced and exciting, I couldn't put it down. I certainly recommed it to reader of gothic mysteries. I must have missed something because I didn't notice any type 0's.
Kathy K.

Rating:
Summary: Terribly written
Review: This is one of the best books that I have read. This book is full of mystery and suspense. I have read many mystery and romance novels and this is the one book that kept my attention. I am one person that has a hard time reading a book that doesn't keep my attention and this is one of the few books that I just couldn't put down. There is only ONE problem with this book ---- IT NEEDS A SEQUEL. TELL US MORE!!!!!!!!!

Rating:
Summary: Mediocre plot and horrible editing!
Review: This work by B.J. Conner is an outstanding tribute to the Gothic Romance style made famous by Victoria Holt. I don't believe that Ms. Holt could have written a better novel herself. I was so engulfed in the intrigue and mystery surrounding Conner's novel that I could not put it down. I can't wait until B.J. Conner's next work. If it is half as good as "Roses Are Deceiving," it will be a great book. Anybody who does not find "Roses Are Deceiving" to be in the tradition of Victoria Holt, must not have much literary knowledge or much experience with Ms. Holt's works. This is a can't miss novel. If you are a fan of Victoria Holt, you will soon find yourself a fan of B.J. Conner!

Rating:
Summary: A Must Read Novel!
Review: This work by B.J. Conner is an outstanding tribute to the Gothic Romance style made famous by Victoria Holt. I don't believe that Ms. Holt could have written a better novel herself. I was so engulfed in the intrigue and mystery surrounding Conner's novel that I could not put it down. I can't wait until B.J. Conner's next work. If it is half as good as "Roses Are Deceiving," it will be a great book. Anybody who does not find "Roses Are Deceiving" to be in the tradition of Victoria Holt, must not have much literary knowledge or much experience with Ms. Holt's works. This is a can't miss novel. If you are a fan of Victoria Holt, you will soon find yourself a fan of B.J. Conner!

Rating:
Summary: Wonderful
Review: What a wonderful book. I loved it and I am looking forward to reading more books writen by B.J.Conner.