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Summary: best book ever
Review: I love romance novels so I have read many of them,and I can honestly say that this is one of the best romance novels I have ever read. I love it so much that I have read it a total of 4 times! The characters are great and it has some mystery and suspence elements in it as well, which are great. There are many times when I get caught up in the books I am reading, and it is almost like I am there. This book is definatley one of those kind. I actually found myself tearing up a few times. I have had several friends read it, and they all agreed that it is a great book. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Summary: Wonderful
Review: I really loved this book and couldn't put it down. Actually, I read it twice!!
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Summary: Lovely characters, good story, but a little annoying...
Review: I've just finished this, my first Sandra Brown book. I was highly impressed with her detailed description of the characters (especially the main characters, Lauren and Jared). The story was good and the time passed quickly while I read this novel. However, the central theme (love, of course) was a little annoying. I don't want to spoil it for potential readers, but the love between Jared and Lauren (and all the problems involved) were just a little too unbelieveable for me. Overall, this is a book worth reading, if only for the interesting story line and characters.
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Summary: Lovely characters, good story, but a little annoying...
Review: I've just finished this, my first Sandra Brown book. I was highly impressed with her detailed description of the characters (especially the main characters, Lauren and Jared). The story was good and the time passed quickly while I read this novel. However, the central theme (love, of course) was a little annoying. I don't want to spoil it for potential readers, but the love between Jared and Lauren (and all the problems involved) were just a little too unbelieveable for me. Overall, this is a book worth reading, if only for the interesting story line and characters.
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Summary: Brown Bastes
Review: In "Hidden Fires", Sandra Brown bastes her readers with sweeping strokes of romance and action set in the days when Railroads were king. We meet Lauren Holbrook as she makes a devilish deal to enter a wealthy Texas family. Her relationship with Jared Lockett begins as raw as uncooked veal. As the plot continues, enter Jared's tyrannical mother, Olivia Lockett. Despite her attempts to char chaos in all the characters lives, we find ourselves pulling deeply for Lauren & Jared. Although I prefer Ms. Browns more recent novels, I did enjoy this romp of a romantic read. You might also enjoy: "Exclusive" by Sandra Brown and "The Last Valentine" by James Pratt Thanks for your interest--CDS
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Summary: Wonderful adventure, really felt if it were me in the story
Review: Sandra Brown is one of my favorite authors! I find all her books hard to put down. This one really puts you into the story. I felt it was me playing the role of young Lauren. There is romance, adventure, and mystery all wrapped up in this book. It is one that I will reread again in the future!!
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Summary: Wonderful adventure, really felt if it were me in the story
Review: Sandra Brown is one of my favorite authors! I find all her books hard to put down. This one really puts you into the story. I felt it was me playing the role of young Lauren. There is romance, adventure, and mystery all wrapped up in this book. It is one that I will reread again in the future!!
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Summary: What a change from other SB Books!
Review: Set in the territory of Texas during the 1800's, Lauren Holbrook accepts the position of the family secretary offered by Mr. Lockett to escape her life of confinement as the preacher's daughter. When she arrives, she discovers that her dreams are no more. Mr. Lockett has died of a heart attack and his widow is hostile towards Lauren, thinking Lauren is a former mistress of Lockett's. To keep from being dismissed and sent home, Lauren accepts the proposal of an arranged marriage (purely a business arrangement only) to their son and heir, Jared Lockett. Jared is rebellious and wild- not ready to settle down, but will follow through to please his demanding mother. Lauren stumbles upon family secrets- and things start to crumble and be revealed to Jared. It's a good read... the marriage is to be in name only, but Jared and Lauren find passion and truth.
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Summary: A Wonderful Read!
Review: This book is just wonderful, and keeps its emotional brilliance time after time of re-reading. There was magic in the story of naive, sweet Lauren and playboy Jared. This book was set in the 1800s in a vilgalante style Texas, adding to the romantic aspect, but still left the reader completely feeling for and identifying with the believable characters. Character development was wonderfully done, not only for the personalities and background of the lovers, but the suporting characters were so important. They were believable, and real. They played a part in the story's plots: each character's individual story, the romantic plot of Lauren and Jared, and the business-oriented plot of a railroad and the surprising turns that plot took. All in all, I can't think of a single complaint for this book. It is suspenseful, sexually electric, believable, well developed, and leaves you with a good feeling afterwards, and a desire to reread and relive the tale all over again.
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Summary: A Wonderful Read!
Review: This book is just wonderful, and keeps its emotional brilliance time after time of re-reading. There was magic in the story of naive, sweet Lauren and playboy Jared. This book was set in the 1800s in a vilgalante style Texas, adding to the romantic aspect, but still left the reader completely feeling for and identifying with the believable characters. Character development was wonderfully done, not only for the personalities and background of the lovers, but the suporting characters were so important. They were believable, and real. They played a part in the story's plots: each character's individual story, the romantic plot of Lauren and Jared, and the business-oriented plot of a railroad and the surprising turns that plot took. All in all, I can't think of a single complaint for this book. It is suspenseful, sexually electric, believable, well developed, and leaves you with a good feeling afterwards, and a desire to reread and relive the tale all over again.
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