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Summary: Yikes
Review: I completely agree with the reviewers who rated this book a two or below. Philadelphia Fox is one of the most ridiculous heroins I have ever come across. Annoying and unlikeable. Nicodemus Lightfoot, on the other hand, was the only redeeming factor in this book. He was a true Jayne Krentz character, a take charge kind of person. Unlike Philadelphia, he was not so indecisive.
Oh, I almost forgot to comment on the "relationship" between the hero and heroin. I saw very little closeness between Phila and Nick, other than in the bedroom. I can't understand how anyone could mistake that for tenderness.
This book is definitely one I would recomend you DON'T read. If you want a good book check out some of Krentz's others. Deep Waters, for example.
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Summary: It is my favorite JAK novel.
Review: I consider this some of her best work. Nick is the epitome of the Alpha male which we have come to know and love from JAK's work. A must read for faithful romance lovers and great read for story lovers.
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Summary: All time classic
Review: I love this book so much that I've read it 20 times. I'll never tire of Philadephia and Nick's love story. Unlike other romance novels, they appear to be real with realistic problems. This is one book I've never regretted buying.
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Summary: My very favorite
Review: I think I have read every Jayne Ann Krentz book and this one definitely stands out as my favorite. The characters are down-to-earth and believable (as much as I like the dark-man-of-mystery, I never really find him very convincing). The relationship is so carefully built, step by step. Truly a romance story, not just a series of lustful glances and bedroom scenes.
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Summary: One of Jayne Krentz's best yet -- throughly enjoyable
Review: I've read most of Jayne Ann's books but this one in particular stood out. Though it was pretty formulaic in principal characters (strong, independent heroines and men who can only be tamed or should I say trained? by them), and the familiar plot of family loyalty and intrigue, I thougth Phila Fox and Nick Castlefoot worked very well together. If you've read her books before this is a must read. If new to Krentz you'll discover what she does so well!
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Summary: Another Triumph for JAK
Review: If you want angst go else where. But if you want well drawn characters, with witty repartee and sexy irresistible males, then JAK is your cup of tea. Her name on a book means a great time. From her silly names, to quirky characters there is no one like her. You don't read her books, you experience them!!Philadelphia Fox inherited a mess when her foster sister Crissie Master died and left her shares in a business Castleton & Lightfoot. Run by two families for generations, they did not see the illegitimate daughter of Boyd Castleton as "family". When he died, he finally did right the daughter he never knew leaving her shares in the business. But then, mysteriously Cassie dies in a car accident. Phila does not believe it was an accident, but no one doubts the word of the Castles or the Lightfoots, so the death goes down to an accident and the two families would have dismissed the pushing outsider, had Boyd not left her a big chunk of their business. Nick Lightfoot was CEO of the business till three years before when a nasty family situation saw him walk away, leaving his father marry his fiancé to save her reputation. And Nick, now an outcast from the family he knows and loves and from the business he should be heading, is out to change things. And he plans on using Phila's control of the stock to make those changes. He finds Phila's plans on using the shares to, if not revenge her foster sister, see justice done for her, so he scoops up the advantage of seeming to align with her. Phila knows Nick is using her, once a Lightfoot always a Lightfoot, but he gives her an in to the tightly knit stronghold of the Boyds and Lightfoots. She is very attracted to Nick and he to her, but they both have agendas mapped out. Both are aware the other is letting themselves be used and using the other, but that does not stop the attraction. But can romance bloom in the middle of a nasty corporate take over, and will Nick stand by Phila or close ranks with the family when push comes to shove? It's another Jayne Ann cat & mouse game with well drawn characters, snappy writing and two leaders and are engaging. A super way to spend a rainy afternoon!!
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Summary: Among the very best of contemporary romances
Review: It is true that Jayne Ann Krentz is one of my favorite authors,and this is one of my favorite books! Jayne has written one of her most memorable female characters: Philadelphia Fox. She is a combination vixen, gamine, everygirl, and passionate lover. One of her best qualities is her loyalty to her best friend, especially in the face of opportunity. The hero is also an exceptional person, who is honest and fiery. Both are stubborn, but they are stubborn together. What a wonderful love story and testamonial to love, loyalty and honor. Who would have thought that combination would be so exciting?
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Summary: Don't miss this one!
Review: It is true that Jayne Ann Krentz is one of my favorite authors,and this is one of my favorite books! Jayne has written one of her most memorable female characters: Philadelphia Fox. She is a combination vixen, gamine, everygirl, and passionate lover. One of her best qualities is her loyalty to her best friend, especially in the face of opportunity. The hero is also an exceptional person, who is honest and fiery. Both are stubborn, but they are stubborn together. What a wonderful love story and testamonial to love, loyalty and honor. Who would have thought that combination would be so exciting?
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Summary: Not her usual funny and quirky characters
Review: Not one of Krentz's entertaining books. I usually enjoy her stories immensely; however this one was not funny but rather depressing. Phila seemed to me to be too opinionated in her views and unable to deal with those of opposing views. The characters were not portrayed as likable individuals and made the storyline unbelievable. The attraction between Phila and Nick did seem genuine, but her dislike of the families and all they stood for to her seemed too insurmountable an obstical for her to have really overcome. Unfortunately I just didn't get any enjoyment from this particular story.
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Summary: Not her usual funny and quirky characters
Review: Not one of Krentz's entertaining books. I usually enjoy her stories immensely; however this one was not funny but rather depressing. Phila seemed to me to be too opinionated in her views and unable to deal with those of opposing views. The characters were not portrayed as likable individuals and made the storyline unbelievable. The attraction between Phila and Nick did seem genuine, but her dislike of the families and all they stood for to her seemed too insurmountable an obstical for her to have really overcome. Unfortunately I just didn't get any enjoyment from this particular story.
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