Rating:  Summary: A satisfying read! Review: I have to admit, when I saw the premise of the hero having migraines brought on by repetetive movement, I was a little hesitant to read this book. But Ms. James came highly recommended, so I decided to give the book a chance. I'm glad I did.Gabby and Quill's story made me laugh out loud, roll my eyes in exasperation and left me grinning from ear to ear! I really liked both of the main characters, something I've found to be essential in my enjoyment of a good romance. The love story between two of the secondary characters was lovely, too. As another reviewer mentioned, I would love to see that story expanded into a book of it's own. Ms. James has the ability to make her characters vivid and real - they come to life on the page. I'm looking forward to more of her books, as I'm sure she'll get even better in years to come!
Rating:  Summary: A satisfying read! Review: I have to admit, when I saw the premise of the hero having migraines brought on by repetetive movement, I was a little hesitant to read this book. But Ms. James came highly recommended, so I decided to give the book a chance. I'm glad I did. Gabby and Quill's story made me laugh out loud, roll my eyes in exasperation and left me grinning from ear to ear! I really liked both of the main characters, something I've found to be essential in my enjoyment of a good romance. The love story between two of the secondary characters was lovely, too. As another reviewer mentioned, I would love to see that story expanded into a book of it's own. Ms. James has the ability to make her characters vivid and real - they come to life on the page. I'm looking forward to more of her books, as I'm sure she'll get even better in years to come!
Rating:  Summary: An Enjoyable Read Review: I really liked this book. I thought that Quill was sexy and remote but still sensual with a good sense of humor. Gabby could slip into some silliness, case in point her ability to fall inlove with anyone, but overall was a likeable heroine. The two best things in the book were the fun use of Shakespeare (I pine, I burn, I perish), and Gabbys voluptuous figure. I also appreciated that she was not the most graceful creature on the planet. Sexy and fun
Rating:  Summary: An Enjoyable Read Review: I really liked this book. I thought that Quill was sexy and remote but still sensual with a good sense of humor. Gabby could slip into some silliness, case in point her ability to fall inlove with anyone, but overall was a likeable heroine. The two best things in the book were the fun use of Shakespeare (I pine, I burn, I perish), and Gabbys voluptuous figure. I also appreciated that she was not the most graceful creature on the planet. Sexy and fun
Rating:  Summary: Loved it!!!! Review: I thought this follow up book for Ms. James "Pleasure" series was well done. The relationship between Quill and Gabby was really cute. I found myself dreading to reach the end of the book because I fell in love with the two main characters. They did have their differences but they were not mean to each other like the way the first book of the series was. The second book "Midnight Pleasures" was very good, I was very happy to find that Ms. James did not let us down with "Enchanting Pleasures". You will remember Quill from the second book as the gentleman that came home injured and couldn't walk. He was a close friend of Patrick and Sophie Foakes. They brought Quill's character back in this recent book, of which he still suffers from migraines when riding a horse, or any other activities that involve that sort of movement. Gabby is sent over from India as an arranged bride for Quill's younger brother because Quill's father believes Quill unable to "perform" his husbandly duties. Of course his younger brother doesn't want the marriage and his older brother comes in for the rescue. And the characters of Sophie and Patrick are in this book as well. It was a treat to read about the couple once again. I would not pass this book up. It is a MUST READ.
Rating:  Summary: 3 1/2 stars not up to snuff of previous two books Review: I was really looking forward to reading Quill's story. I must say I had to struggle through finishing this book. I really didn't care for Gabby's character and if I had to read that she was plump or fat one more time I was going to scream. I am assuming from the way sophie said she was built much like her, that she was really just curvy like marilyn monroe but I was sick of hearing it said that she was fat. Also this is the second book that James insinuates that Peter is gay. We should all be adult readers, just come out and say it! I kept waiting for her to declare it to the readers but she never does. Also I found Lucien's love story holding my interest more so than Gabby and Quill's. I am glad I awaited the paperback and did not waste my money on the hardback. Since her 1st 2 novels were so great I will read her next one, but right now I am just disapointed with the story after awaiting it for so long.
Rating:  Summary: 3 1/2 stars not up to snuff of previous two books Review: I've read all the books in this series and I own them all in hardback on my "keeper" shelf. And this final book in the series is no exception. I loved Quill when we met him in a previous book and was thrilled to see him as the hero in Enchating Pleasures. I fell in love with him and with Gabby. Ms. James has crafted such wonderful characters in these two, and spiced the book with rich secondary characters--the end result being a really great read. As always, I am anticipating Ms. James next book, and keeping a space open on my keeper shelf.
Rating:  Summary: Ms. James does it again! Review: I've read all the books in this series and I own them all in hardback on my "keeper" shelf. And this final book in the series is no exception. I loved Quill when we met him in a previous book and was thrilled to see him as the hero in Enchating Pleasures. I fell in love with him and with Gabby. Ms. James has crafted such wonderful characters in these two, and spiced the book with rich secondary characters--the end result being a really great read. As always, I am anticipating Ms. James next book, and keeping a space open on my keeper shelf.
Rating:  Summary: THE GREATEST PLEASURE EVER!! Review: I've read all the Pleasures books, and I think Eloisa James just keeps getting better and better. This is the funniest and the sweetest one. The scene when Gabby drugs her husband had me laughing out loud. This is a great Pleasure!
Rating:  Summary: A great finale to this wonderful Regency series Review: In 1806 London, Viscount Dewland informs his younger child Peter that since his older son Quill is disabled and incapable of having a wife, Peter will marry the daughter of his friend Lord Jerningham. Peter refuses, insisting he will never marry. However, the Viscount turns ill as he explodes with anger because he owes his friend who lent him money without any cause or collateral except friendship. Gabrielle will be coming from India to marry Peter or else. Peter reluctantly agrees due to his father's perilous health, but plans to escape his fate. After receiving a picture of her fiance, Gabby looks forward to marrying the gorgeous Peter. However, she fears that she will never attain the level of deployment Peter expects from a wife and activities in London soon prove her correct. Then there is also Quill, who sends her heart aflutter every time she sees him. He, in turn, decides he will marry Gabby regardless of his severe headaches or his younger sibling. As expected from Eloisa James, ENCHANTING PLEASURES lives up to its title as fans of regency romance will receive much pleasure from this enchanting tale. The story line is fresh, but it is the characters who make the tale so crisp. Gabby is an innocent original while the two brothers are the type of male protagonists female readers want in their literature (and in their boudoir). Ms. James is a fabulous talent and her "pleasure" novels continually prove that she is heading to genre greatness. Harriet Klausner
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