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Summary: I returned this book
Review: Thank God I was able to get my money back for buying this ridiculous book. I can't believe the good reviews this book received and this is what I based my purchase on. I regret buying this book because it seemed juvenile and immature. Towards the end I was skipping whole sections just to get through it. It was reminiscent of books written in the 80's. Both the "hero" and the "heroine" were amazingly immature and I found neither of them likable both for different reasons. The "hero" because he was overly domineering and controlling. He was NOT my ideal of a hot, romantic, "hero". He completely railroaded the "heroine", he bullied and dominated her. She was no better because she allowed him to do this...but I think she was just too young to deal with this man.
It was irritating to me the way she'd promise herself she'd never for instance kiss the "hero" again or she'd promise to avoid him or whatever, but the author wouldn't even let 1 day go by without her breaking her word to herself. Supposedly, she'd be overcome once he'd "press his mouth to hers". She'd completely forget herself and "fall completely under his spell". This happened too many times for me.
It was also frustrating that we were constantly told how independent she was, but her behavior did not show this, just the opposite as a matter of fact. She became extremely dependent on the "hero" in a very short period of time.
Then, I was frustrated by the fact that even though she vowed that she would not be forced into marriage, within 30 minutes with the "hero" she'd already changed her mind. Finally, I found the ending unbelievably predictable. She saw her husband kissing his previous mistress and instead of confronting him she jumped to all the wrong conclusions and fled. Oh brother! That scene was done ad nauseum in the 80's romances and I felt it really lacked imagination on the author's part. This is supposed to be the big finale which helps the "hero" realize that he is in love with her. It was too ridiculous. By the way, the book is titled, HE SAID NO. What did he say no about, or to whom? The title was in no way relatable to anything that happened in the story.
I will not be purchasing any of this author's books in the future.
Rating: 
Summary: Simply Awesome
Review: The first book I read by Patricia Waddell was He Said Yes, which I finished in an afternoon and couldn't wait for He Said No to arrive in bookstores. As I curled up in my favorite comfy reading chair to read He Said No with gleeful delight, I was rewarded with yet another incredible book by this author. Catherine, a strong heroine you can immediately identify with is set on her heels by a delectable rake, the Earl of Granby, when he challenges her to kiss him in lieu of or rather along with an apology she owes him. The first kiss they share brings searing and unexpected feelings for each of them. Catherine fights the attraction because she doesn't want to end up in a loveless and lonely marriage like two of her friends. Granby, being the delectable rake he is, isn't sure he is ready to settle down and marry quite yet, however he finds the heroine intriguing and can't stop thinking about her. The phrase "Just one kiss" seems to set in motion these unexpected feelings any time the hero or heroine utters it. My personal favorite part of the book involves the hero chatting with the heroine's father...and a certain blue ribbon lurking in the scene. Once again I finished He Said No in a single afternoon. I could not put this book down. I found myself grinning in anticipation each time the hero and heroine were about to encounter each other throughout this wonderful story. I am captivated by Patricia Waddell's writing from the first line I read. Her books transport me directly to the time period where the story unfolds around me. He Said No is simply awesome! He Said Now will be out in June and I plan on being first in line at my local bookstore to get my copy. I will then set aside a special afternoon to immerse myself in the next installment Patricia Waddell's Gentleman's Club series.
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Summary: Really fun read
Review: This is the second book from the author that I read, and I loved this one. I just had not expected it to so much fun. I found that both the hero and heroine were witty and intelligent. The author allowed them to develop a relationship based on more than lust (which in it's self could be fun), more on respect and friendship. After reading her first story, She said Yes, I was not really expecting to enjoy this book as much as I did. I almost did not buy it but after looking it over in the bookstore, I had to bring it home. Don't get me wrong, She said Yes was fine, but this one is funner.
Rating:
Summary: Really fun read
Review: This is the second book from the author that I read, and I loved this one. I just had not expected it to so much fun. I found that both the hero and heroine were witty and intelligent. The author allowed them to develop a relationship based on more than lust (which in it's self could be fun), more on respect and friendship. After reading her first story, She said Yes, I was not really expecting to enjoy this book as much as I did. I almost did not buy it but after looking it over in the bookstore, I had to bring it home. Don't get me wrong, She said Yes was fine, but this one is funner.
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