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Summary: Boring!
Review: I am sorry, but I had to make myself finish this book. Both of the Main Characters were very silly and immature. Buy this book used, or borrow it from a friend.
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Summary: Boring!
Review: In 1819 Brixton Smythe-Medway informs his friends that he will not marry until he is fifty and will never wed Fanny Epping, who is an "annoying shadow". To his chagrin Fanny overhears that the men placed a bet on her and that her beloved Brixton thinks she is too bland. Irate, Fanny confronts Brixton calling him a coward and bets him that she will break his heart in six weeks. Instead of the customary handshake that sanctions a wager, Fanny passionately kisses a stunned Brixton.Over the next few weeks Fanny mounts a campaign to win her bet though deep in her heart she really wants Brixton's love. Brixton soon finds he misses Fanny when she fails to shadow him and wants her when she assaults his senses. Near the end of the six weeks, Brixton flees London as he now fears Fanny is winning, but will he come to his senses and realize that he has loved her since he kissed her in his mom's garden when they were twelve or will he remain in denial. Regency romance readers will appreciate the wager between the lead duet though why Brixton shows no remorse for hurting Fanny will disturb readers. His behavior results in fans and even Brixton's friends wanting Fanny to kick his butt and win the bet. Booklovers will enjoy this tale of a woman scorned and look forward to other novels starring Brixton's betting alumni especially one individual who realizes how beautiful and fine a person Fanny truly is. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: strong Regency romance
Review: In 1819 Brixton Smythe-Medway informs his friends that he will not marry until he is fifty and will never wed Fanny Epping, who is an "annoying shadow". To his chagrin Fanny overhears that the men placed a bet on her and that her beloved Brixton thinks she is too bland. Irate, Fanny confronts Brixton calling him a coward and bets him that she will break his heart in six weeks. Instead of the customary handshake that sanctions a wager, Fanny passionately kisses a stunned Brixton. Over the next few weeks Fanny mounts a campaign to win her bet though deep in her heart she really wants Brixton's love. Brixton soon finds he misses Fanny when she fails to shadow him and wants her when she assaults his senses. Near the end of the six weeks, Brixton flees London as he now fears Fanny is winning, but will he come to his senses and realize that he has loved her since he kissed her in his mom's garden when they were twelve or will he remain in denial. Regency romance readers will appreciate the wager between the lead duet though why Brixton shows no remorse for hurting Fanny will disturb readers. His behavior results in fans and even Brixton's friends wanting Fanny to kick his butt and win the bet. Booklovers will enjoy this tale of a woman scorned and look forward to other novels starring Brixton's betting alumni especially one individual who realizes how beautiful and fine a person Fanny truly is. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: nice light read
Review: Lady Francesca Epping has been in love with Brixton Smythe-Medway ever since they were children, but right now she'd like nothing better than to brain him. Brixton has wagered with his friends that he won't marry until he's 50 at least, and that when he does that if definitely wouldn't be to her because she's plain and mousy. And now the bet has been written down in betting books at White's! Lady Francesca is hurt and outraged. How dare the cad make a laughingstock out of her! In a countermove, she wagers that she will break Brixton's heart in 6 months, and kisses him passionately in oder to seal the bet. Brixton is amused: does Lady Francesca really think that she can get the better of him? But even Brixton must admit that the "new" Lady Francesca with her new clothes and provocative new flirting ways gives him pause. And then of course there is that kiss that seems to haunt him... Does Brixton perhaps have feelings for Lady Francesca that he would rather not admit even to himself? Under the avid eyes of the ton, Brixton and Lady Francesca begin a game of cat and mouse that will set society on its ears... The second installment in a series based on a group of good friends (all men), and all who are confirmed bachelors, "Kiss Me Again" dwells on the confused thoughts and feelings of Brixton Smyth-Medway who believes that he isn't ready for marriage and who has to figure what really going on when he realises that he's beginning to think about a certain young lady a little too much (esp when he actually thinking about her in a more sexual terms); and on the anger and pain that Lady Frncesca feels at having all her affection and love thrown back in her face and in such a public way. On the whole the book was a very lighthearted and fun read. The story moved along at a brisk pace and chronicled both Brixton's confused feelings about Lady Francesca and her feelings of hurt, anger and determination, very well. Perhaps the characters were not as fully developed as I would have liked but Margaret Moore conveyed her ideas of who and what both Brixton and Lady Francesca were adequately enough. So that, on the whole, I'd say that "Kiss Me Again" is a nice, light read.
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Summary: A lively sequel to "Kiss Me Quick"
Review: Margaret Moore, starting in Harlequin Historicals, gave strongly, plotted stories with engaging characters, and with each book her strength in her craft grows. In this sequel to "Kiss Me Quick" (March 2003), we see many of the same characters back. Set in early 1800's London - Lady Francessa Epping had been in love with the Honourable Brixton Smythe-Medway since they were children. He's remained resistant, not wanting to lose his freedom - and not in a polite way. He has wagered he would never marry before age 50, and he would never ever consider marrying Fanny because she is too quiet and sweet - BORING and BLAND. Fanny cannot help but hear of his wager; the scandal is circulating through the Ton. But instead of being hurt, she kisses him before everyone, and declares she can break his heart within six week. Fanny keeps telling herself that she is only doing this for revenge. Both their families are NOT happy by this public battle of wills. Fanny is forced to leave her brother's home because of it. Brix must face his face over the disgrace, and later, he is challenged to a duel by Fanny's brother for the insult to her honour. It is humorous, with sparkling dialogue. Another of Moore's deft works.
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Summary: Another of Moore's solid works
Review: Margaret Moore, starting in Harlequin Historicals, gave strongly, plotted stories with engaging characters, and with each book her strength in her craft grows. In this sequel to "Kiss Me Quick" (March 2003), we see many of the same characters back. Set in early 1800's London - Lady Francessa Epping had been in love with the Honourable Brixton Smythe-Medway since they were children. He's remained resistant, not wanting to lose his freedom - and not in a polite way. He has wagered he would never marry before age 50, and he would never ever consider marrying Fanny because she is too quiet and sweet - BORING and BLAND. Fanny cannot help but hear of his wager; the scandal is circulating through the Ton. But instead of being hurt, she kisses him before everyone, and declares she can break his heart within six week. Fanny keeps telling herself that she is only doing this for revenge. Both their families are NOT happy by this public battle of wills. Fanny is forced to leave her brother's home because of it. Brix must face his face over the disgrace, and later, he is challenged to a duel by Fanny's brother for the insult to her honour. It is humorous, with sparkling dialogue. Another of Moore's deft works.
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Summary: Boring!
Review: Ms. Moore is usually an automatic buy for me. I see her name and I buy without even reading the back blurb. I wish I'd left this book at the store. What a bore. It was a real struggle to finish it. I was over halfway through before I identified what it was I didn't like. Besides the book being deadly dull, I didn't like either the heroine nor the hero. They are idiots and really deserve each other. Shallow is another good word for them. Absolutely nothing happens in this book. Other than the dumb wagers, there is no plot. Neither the main characters nor the secondary ones are very well drawn and I had a hard time grasping what was the big deal. I've read Regency-era stories much better and more interesting in other books. Suffice it to say, I'm very glad I didn't pay full price for this mess. Save your money and try one of her older books.
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Summary: Disappointing!!
Review: Ms. Moore is usually an automatic buy for me. I see her name and I buy without even reading the back blurb. I wish I'd left this book at the store. What a bore. It was a real struggle to finish it. I was over halfway through before I identified what it was I didn't like. Besides the book being deadly dull, I didn't like either the heroine nor the hero. They are idiots and really deserve each other. Shallow is another good word for them. Absolutely nothing happens in this book. Other than the dumb wagers, there is no plot. Neither the main characters nor the secondary ones are very well drawn and I had a hard time grasping what was the big deal. I've read Regency-era stories much better and more interesting in other books. Suffice it to say, I'm very glad I didn't pay full price for this mess. Save your money and try one of her older books.
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Summary: A quick read, but kind of a fluff piece
Review: Summary: Fanny overhears her childhood friend Brixton state his wager that he won't marry until he's 50 and that it most certainly will not be Fanny. Fanny, whose reputation is obviously damaged by such a wager, bets him that she will have him heart-broken over her in 6 weeks. This book did not have the best plotline, I must admit, but it was certainly not terrible. I spent 3/4 of the book trying to figure out why Fanny was interested in Brix instead of Drury, Brix's friend. I fell in love with Drury, why didn't she? Hopefully, Sir Douglas Drury will get his own book (hint, hint, Ms. Moore, if you just so happen to be reading my oh-so-humble opinion). In all, not a bad read, although you'll want to beat Fanny with a sharp object for all her holier-than-thou whining, "Oh, Brix, I'm so in love with you, despite that terrible wager you made. I should hate you, you bad bad man, and yet...I still love you." Brix has his annoying moments too, "Oh, Mommy and Daddy didn't love me. My brother picked on me. Oh, I am so unworthy." Granted neither truly said these things, but that's the gist of their dialogue and inner struggle. I'm a big fan of friends-turned-lovers stories--more realistic that way, I guess--so I still managed to enjoy the book. If you aren't, DON'T buy it. It will just annoy you to death. Wait for Drury's book. I'm sure it'll be much much MUCH better.
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Summary: Boring!
Review: The main characters of the novel were so boring agh! 3 hours wasted of my life . Frankly half way through the book I wished the heroine franny would fall in love with the hero's friend "Drury". " Drury" seemed Sooo much better hero material than 'Brix' who is a complete idiot. Though i found that both the hero and heroine were immature , the hero was definitly the more irritating of the two.
I just have a suggestion for the Margaret moore books lovers (like me) .... wait for her next installation which hopefully will be about 'Drury'.
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