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Summary: "Garwood knows just how to tell a story........"
Review: Garwood knows just how to tell a story that maintains our interest and keep us guessing. The mysterious Jade stumbles upon the Marquess of Cainewood and seeks his protection...but not before asking him to kill her...hilariously funny and full of romance that will make your heart ache for some in your own life...And yet danger loomes with the cunning mind of the pirate, "Pagan", yet who indeed is this dangerous enemy whom our Hero despises? An exceptional novel that I wish everyone would take a chance and read...you wouldn't regret it!!!!"
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Summary: Kept me re-reading
Review: It's a great book but I have to complain that I don't have it in hard cover, mine is comming apart and I just brought it a month ago. On the whole, this book is good and I completed it in 4 to 5 hour. I first brought this book from a best sellers list and did not regret it. I can feel myself as part of the story watching it like a movie. Pity I don't get to know what Jade read about Lyon and Caine, it would be nice to know about the things they do for the goverment. I would promote this book to everyone except for those who can't stand love scene.
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Summary: Will the Real Pagan please stand up
Review: The all knowing, powerful, and secretive, Marquess of Cainewood, Caine, meets his match when a young woman, Jade, asks him to please murder her. Caine, a government agent, is an expert hunter, as his code name implies. His prey now is the blood thirsty pirate, Pagan. He's avenging his brother, Collin's death. His plan, simple, impersonate the pirate to draw him from his hiding place. But, now his curiousity is peeked by Jade's request. Why would she want anyone to kill her, but specifically why Pagan? Jade bursts into the seediest tavern in London to find Pagan. However, murder is not the true reason. Jade needs to guard Caine from danger until her brother Nathan and Caine's brother Collin can get home to find out who tried to kill them. It wasn't Pagan, but who? And, How will she pretend to be a defenseless young woman when it's not her nature. But, with her loyal men, Jimbo and Matthew, close by, it should't proof too difficult. She'd braved worst things aboard her ship as the pirate, Pagan. The sparks ignite between Caine and Jade while each tries to be Pagan and be guardian angel to the other
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Summary: A wonderful, entertaining read
Review: It's been a long time since I really fell into a book, but this one had me hooked. I admit I had doubts; the writing style of the first few chapters is fairly elementary. However, the story was captivating.
The plot begins with out hero, Caine, trying to find his brother's "murderer." The twists and turns of the plot are fairly predictable to the experienced romance reader. It's worth the ride though, as all the major revelations are done with just the flair and humor they deserve.
Jade was a good heroine with courage and honor (though she did lose some steam at the end of the novel). The "secrets" surrounding her past were predicable, but she had enough spunk to make it interesting. Caine was a fantastic hero, achieving that rare blend of shadow, strength, and vulnerability.
I agree with those who say the ending is a bit hard to swallow. Though not bad, Jade is not the commander she plays at the beginning. I still decide to give this novel five stars because of the wonderful reactions of the other characters to Jade's past. Topped off with a host of entertaining secondary characters (Jade's Uncle Harry and Caine's faithful butler), this one is a keeper.
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Summary: Obviously an earlier effort, disappointing characters
Review: Normally, I like Julie Garwood's work. I've read most of her more recent efforts and like them alot. I was very disappointed in this particular book and, once I looked at the original issue date, I realized that it was an earlier effort. Nothing else could explain the ridiculously convoluted plot and the lack of depth in any of her character development. I found Jade, the female lead, to be extremely annoying. Though part of her motivation was to purposely confuse the male lead with her illogical and rambling chatter, this was taken to such ridiculous lengths that even a man with the patience of a saint would be hard put to endure it, let alone be attracted to her. By the time a few crumbs of reasonable plot line are dropped in I ceased to care about her at all. The only interesting characters here are Caine, the lead male character, Jade's brother Nathan and Caine's friend Lyon. Altogether a disappointing read. Look for Garwood's more recent works, they are more worth your time.
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Summary: OH YEAH!!
Review: This is the kinda book I'm talking about!! It was so good! In the beginning it kinda keeps you guessing and I was like, "When am I ever going to find out what happened and find out the truth!" But I was not thinking these things in a bad way. I just wanted to know!! It was written very well.
Basically the story is about Marques of Cainwood avenging the death of his brother Colin whom he thinks was killed by the pirate named Pagan. Then comes Jade asking him to kill her (yeah that's right). He of course doesn't do it, but she then asks him to protect her because people are after her. She comes up with some good stores, or lies if you will, which some he believes and some he does not.
Jade is funny. You learn pretty soon that she is trying to protect Caine. She is playing a part of a timid, crying and over reacting women but really that is far form the woman that she is. She has grown up with her uncle Black Harry and has lead an eventful life. She is very strong but has a fear of abandonment. This fear came from being left by her brother and from when her uncle would leave her to do business. She stands up to him a lot and argues (or as Caine would say, debate) with him all the time.
Caine...hmm...the man is kinda dreamy. He really is the perfect hero. He is strong; he worked in the war department and was known as "Hunter". But he is sensitive and so freakin sweet. He does and say's things to Jade that is just so nice and thoughtful. He took the time to get to know her and understand how her mind works and made a few decisions easier for her. He is a little arrogant but you start to like that about him because he does not take it too far.
This is the kinda book I am talking about! It has a mystery and a little bit of suspense and a whole lot of good romance. All I can say is....OH YEAH!!
Chrissy
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Summary: Enjoyable and Funny................
Review: After eagerly recieving this book I started reading it. Before when reading The Gift and Castles I was sort of not sure about earlier events but Guardian Angel answered all my questions. I was really surprised about who Pagan really was and now I know. Cain and Jade were delightful characters and easy to get into. Nathan and Colin were also delightful,but to me their Uncle Harry broke the mold he was really fun and easy to get to know. I will not go into detail of the story because we all know it,but it will go on my keeper shelf with the other three. I also forgot to mention Lyon and Christina,loved seeing them as well. A very fun and exciting read. I highly recommend it. Now I will have to go read The Gift and Castles again.
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Summary: Not her best book
Review: I LOVED Ransom, the Prize and the Gift. I never even finished this one. My bookmark is still on page 235 (out of 375) and I don't foresee myself getting to it any time soon. In fact, I have read three other books since I started this one. It just couldn't hold my attention.
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Summary: Loved it
Review: This is one of my favorite books, it has mystery and romance, it instantly drew me in, I thought the charachters were well-deceloped - along with the plot.
I was just interested in this book since the begining of the story, I'm easily distracted so during exams I was reading instead of studying..
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Summary: Wow! What a story!
Review: Very entertaining! The characters are well defined, situations are well described and the romance is unmistakably satisfying! Well worth your time! This is the second book in a series: 1. The Lion's Lady 2. Guardian Angel 3. The Gift 4. Castles
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