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Summary: Hot, Hot, Hot
Review: After a devastating divorce from a real jerk, gorgeous third grade teacher Carlie McDaniels hid herself away behind ugly glasses and uglier clothes. When her best friend Bren convinces her to come to her Halloween party, Carlie lets Bren pick out her costume. Bren picks out a sexy harem girl outfit for Carlie. Very self-conscenious in the costume, Carlie no more than makes an appearance at the party then goes to the pool house to hide. During her brief time at the party, Carlie catches the eye of Bren's brother-in-law, the devastatingly handsome Tyler Ramsay. Although he's seen her many times, Tyler does not recognize Carlie with her dark wig, colored contact lenses and veil. Tyler follows the mysterious harem girl to the pool house where they make hot (and I mean really hot) love. When Tyler dozes off, Carlie sneaks off determined that Tyler would never know it was her.When Carlie stops by Bren's to square up details of Bren's husband, Jason, helping with an after school recreation program, she learns that Jason had something come up and his brother Tyler is going help Carlie instead. Carlie is determined to keep Tyler at arms length so he won't recognize her as the mysterious harem girl. Although he's never given Carlie more than a passing glance in the past, working closely with her on the after school program, he quickly learns that she is unlike any other woman he's ever met. Instead of throwing herself at him, she seems to want to keep him at a distance. He also discovers that she is smart and funny. Soon, he's less determined to find his harem girl and more determined to get Carlie to want to spend more time with him. I really liked this book. Carlie was a very sympathic heroine. Her ex-husband did a major mind job on her and totally destroyed her self-confidence to the point that she had to hide who she really was behind her old maid clothes or the harem girl costume. Although rich, handsome and able to attack any woman he wants (and plenty he doesn't), Tyler is bored and dissatisfied until he gets to know Carlie better. These characters are so well written that you can believe them and understand why they are the way they are.
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Summary: The shy teacher and the brash businessman
Review: Carlie McDaniels and Tyler Ramsay have known each other for some time - after all, his brother is married to her best friend. But it is not until Carlie reveals her hidden self at a Halloween party that she really engages Tyler's interest. And now, although he doesn't know who the mystery woman who got him all hot and bothered really is, Tyler can't seem to get mousy Carlie McDaniels out of his mind. He's hot, he's well off, he's charming. Everything Carlie is trying to hide from following on from a divorce from a man she perceives is just like him. But Tyler is nothing like her ex-husband, and soon he sets about proving it to her... Lori Foster is a prolific and talented writer of romance, and I always enjoy reading her stories. This is no exception. The highlights are the relationships between the four central characters - the Ramsay brothers, Carlie and her friend Brenda. And Foster paints the picture of Carlie - damaged and hiding behind awful clothes and unflattering hairstyles and glasses, becoming someone who fades into the background and prefers to be unnoticed. These feature more strongly than the usual Foster sizzle - this is not the most electrifying book I've read of Fosters possibly as the story was first released a few years ago. It is instead a sweet and warm story that gradually leads you to the clear romantic conclusion. Not that the spice isn't there, given how Carlie draws Tyler's attention in the first place. If you have a best friend you want to play matchmaker for, or if you hide your own light under a bushel, have a read. You might recognise someone.
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Summary: The shy teacher and the brash businessman
Review: Carlie McDaniels and Tyler Ramsay have known each other for some time - after all, his brother is married to her best friend. But it is not until Carlie reveals her hidden self at a Halloween party that she really engages Tyler's interest. And now, although he doesn't know who the mystery woman who got him all hot and bothered really is, Tyler can't seem to get mousy Carlie McDaniels out of his mind. He's hot, he's well off, he's charming. Everything Carlie is trying to hide from following on from a divorce from a man she perceives is just like him. But Tyler is nothing like her ex-husband, and soon he sets about proving it to her... Lori Foster is a prolific and talented writer of romance, and I always enjoy reading her stories. This is no exception. The highlights are the relationships between the four central characters - the Ramsay brothers, Carlie and her friend Brenda. And Foster paints the picture of Carlie - damaged and hiding behind awful clothes and unflattering hairstyles and glasses, becoming someone who fades into the background and prefers to be unnoticed. These feature more strongly than the usual Foster sizzle - this is not the most electrifying book I've read of Fosters possibly as the story was first released a few years ago. It is instead a sweet and warm story that gradually leads you to the clear romantic conclusion. Not that the spice isn't there, given how Carlie draws Tyler's attention in the first place. If you have a best friend you want to play matchmaker for, or if you hide your own light under a bushel, have a read. You might recognise someone.
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Summary: Not her best stuff - and it's a re-issue
Review: Having read and thorougly enjoyed many of Lori Foster's books (and stories in anthologies), I have high expectations when I pick up a new book by her. This was not a first-time publication. I think that Lori has really found her stride now, but had not when she wrote this one. I felt there were gaps in plot line and character development, plus it didn't sizzle from the get-go like most of her other work...P>But Lori Foster is still one of my favorite authors and I will definitely continue to read any of her work that I can get my hands on! P.S. This was a double issue with what was basically a short story by Julie Elizabeth Leto that was also disappointing compared to other books/stories of hers that I have read.
Rating:
Summary: Not her best stuff - and it's a re-issue
Review: Having read and thorougly enjoyed many of Lori Foster's books (and stories in anthologies), I have high expectations when I pick up a new book by her. This was not a first-time publication. I think that Lori has really found her stride now, but had not when she wrote this one. I felt there were gaps in plot line and character development, plus it didn't sizzle from the get-go like most of her other work...P>But Lori Foster is still one of my favorite authors and I will definitely continue to read any of her work that I can get my hands on! P.S. This was a double issue with what was basically a short story by Julie Elizabeth Leto that was also disappointing compared to other books/stories of hers that I have read.
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Summary: If you're a sucker for romance, you may like it!
Review: I guess I should have paid more attention to the reviewer who wrote "It doesn't probe because Lori Foster's romance is catered to entertain" and less to the one who stated "Worthy of serious attention." Foster's Impetuous is such formulaic tripe it is laughable: woman has traumatic past rendering her distrustful of men (or a particular man); womanizing, popular, handsome, successful man meets aforementioned woman and is instantly smitten for inexplicable reasons. That said, I should mention this is my first Foster purchase and I wasn't certain what to expect (I missed the Harlequin Romance mention somewhere along the line, which would have changed my frame of reference). The author does a good job of writing the passion scenes, and the supporting characters round out the story nicely. This was one of those books I couldn't put down because A) I was hoping it would get better and B) I really did want Carlie and Tyler to get together in the end. If you like a predictable romance novel that can be read in one afternoon or evening, you'll like this story!
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I love Lori Foster, but I found this book disappointing. I found the heroine boring and shallow. It just didn't have the same "spark" as most of her work. I'd recommend any of her other books over this one.
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Summary: Steamy romance mixed with awesome characters!
Review: I LOVED this book!
The interaction of the characters, especially as their friendship unknowingly turns into love, is captivating. I love how Lori Foster shows Carlie as a "plain-Jane" gal, who wears frumpy,baggy clothes and has a "couldn't be bothered" attitude, yet deep down because of past hurts, Carlie is truly a beautiful woman, inside and out. Tyler is relentless in getting to know her, and in a strange way is actually attracted to her "plain-ness". Tyler cracked me up with his nosey questions, catching Carlie pleasantly off-guard.
Impetuous is a fun read...perfect for a cold winter weekend. Can't wait to read another one of Lori's books!
Rating:
Summary: Fun, Exciting, and Hot!
Review: I loved this fantastic story! I thought it was fun, exciting, and hot! (In a word!) Read it, you'll be happy you did!
Rating:
Summary: Fun, Exciting, and Hot!
Review: I loved this fantastic story! I thought it was fun, exciting, and hot! (In a word!) Read it, you'll be happy you did!
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