Rating:  Summary: A Marriage of Convenience Review: Catherine Anderson has transformed a standard romance plot - the marriage of convenience - by presenting us with a very individual pair of lovers. Ace Keegan is the epitome of the alpha male - strong, dominating, and protective of his dependents. He also has a quick temper and lacks patience. The abuse Caitlin O'Shannessy grew up with has made her fearful of all men except her younger brother. The resulting tensions between these two lovers made the bulk of the book compulsively readable and frequently quite touching; only the beginning and the end were weak. Although the beginning of the book was a grabber, as I read further I began to doubt that the woman who emerged as the book progressed could have acted as Caitlin did. As for the ending, even though there were loose ends that needed tying up, I would have preferred that the action had sprung from interactions between Caitlin and Ace, rather than from external events. Overall, though, I enjoyed this book and will read more of Catherine Anderson.
Rating:  Summary: Can I be Keegan's Lady? Review: I have been reading romance novels for more than 10 years. I read Keegan's Lady about 4 months ago. I can honestly say this is the first time I have read a book where I really respected the hero and would want to meet him. I thought the way Keegan stood by her through everything was wonderful. I did not want the book to end. I wish Ms. Anderson would write a book about the other brothers, just so I could get more of Keegan. I have read alot of books I liked, but I believe this is the best.
Rating:  Summary: I would like to meet a man like Keegan Review: I have been reading romance novels for more than 10 years. I read Keegan's Lady about 4 months ago. I can honestly say this is the first time I have read a book where I really respected the hero and would want to meet him. I thought the way Keegan stood by her through everything was wonderful. I did not want the book to end. I wish Ms. Anderson would write a book about the other brothers, just so I could get more of Keegan. I have read alot of books I liked, but I believe this is the best.
Rating:  Summary: Not her best work Review: I love C. Anderson's books. She has a way of grabbing you, and making you feel for the main characters. This one, unfortunately, didn;t do as well as her other ones. It was slow paced, and kind of dull. It had a lot of potential to be a great book, but I lost interest. The ending was lousy.
Rating:  Summary: The best book i"ve read in years Review: I loved these brothers. The whole story line of this book was wonderful. Characters I will never forget. I never wanted this book to end. I wish there was a second book to continue the story. Every woman would like to meet Ace Keegan. I know I would.
Rating:  Summary: A great Historical romance! Review: In Keegan's Lady, Catherine Anderson creates powerful story of love's ultimate triumph in a marriage of convenience. With the backstory of rape and revenge driving two very individual lovers, she creates an emotionally charged and poignant book in a 19th century historical setting. Her characters are quite human, with the imperfections that make the story and characters all the more believable. Ace Keegan, an archetype alpha male, is fearless, dominating, and protective. His quick temper and impatience damages the reputation of his enemy's daughter when she interrupts his attempt to avenge his stepfather's murder. His strong sense of honor makes amends by marrying the flame-haired Caitlin O'Shannessy. Ace quickly finds that Caitlin is fearful of all men except her younger brother because of her father's abuse and a brutal rape. Tension between the two lovers builds as Ace patiently nurtures Caitlin through her debilitating fears. Finally, the proud spirit burning within the damaged heart of Caitlin is able to conquer those phobias and learn to love. As always, Catherine Anderson laces together a story of secrets and mystery, with tender romance and justice in an unfair world. Keegan's Lady written in 1996 remains an irresistible love story and a must read for any romance fan!
Rating:  Summary: A great Historical romance! Review: In Keegan's Lady, Catherine Anderson creates powerful story of love's ultimate triumph in a marriage of convenience. With the backstory of rape and revenge driving two very individual lovers, she creates an emotionally charged and poignant book in a 19th century historical setting. Her characters are quite human, with the imperfections that make the story and characters all the more believable. Ace Keegan, an archetype alpha male, is fearless, dominating, and protective. His quick temper and impatience damages the reputation of his enemy's daughter when she interrupts his attempt to avenge his stepfather's murder. His strong sense of honor makes amends by marrying the flame-haired Caitlin O'Shannessy. Ace quickly finds that Caitlin is fearful of all men except her younger brother because of her father's abuse and a brutal rape. Tension between the two lovers builds as Ace patiently nurtures Caitlin through her debilitating fears. Finally, the proud spirit burning within the damaged heart of Caitlin is able to conquer those phobias and learn to love. As always, Catherine Anderson laces together a story of secrets and mystery, with tender romance and justice in an unfair world. Keegan's Lady written in 1996 remains an irresistible love story and a must read for any romance fan!
Rating:  Summary: My Opinion Review: Keegan's Lady wasn't the first of Catherine Anderson's books that I'd read, but it was most certainly my favorite. Ace Keegan, his brothers, and Caitlin's cat amused me to no end. It was great fun to read a book that actually made me laugh aloud - even if it did draw strange looks from my co-workers! I hope that someday Ms. Anderson will revisit these characters and tell us more hilarious love stories about the brothers! I read this book again every few months and I still love it.
Rating:  Summary: Fun read Review: Ms. Anderson's writing would make any story easy and enjoyable to read but with a fun plot like this one - there is no way to lose! Our heroine has lived a horrible childhood and is unable to trust anyone but her brother. Which does not put her in good stead when Ace's plot for revenge puts her in a compromising position and they must marry. But, she learns to trust him and find her place among his family. (For all you musical fans - with all the brothers around the house and a woman's touch softening their rough edges this book definately had the feel of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.) I liked the book so much I couldn't put it down. Now I have to go buy all her others!
Rating:  Summary: Another great novel by Catherine Anderson Review: This is one of my favorite novels by Catherine Anderson because of the hero Ace Keegan, you can't help but just love this guy and his brothers. Very funny and warm story!
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