You Only Love Twice

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Summary: I agree with the reader from Chevy Chase
Review: "You Only Love Twice" was fun to read. The story was filled with mystery, sensual romance and dynamite Characters. Lucas was magnificent. He was smart, funny, and loyal. I only wish Jessica would have trust him more. Especially when her memory comes back.

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Summary: Intriguing story
Review: Elizabeth Thornthon never failed to give me the suspense in her books. In this story, the heroine, Jessica Hayward lost her memories and later she worked in a convent under the care of nuns. Enters Lucas Wilde, a man who was from her past, and keep the secret of her life. He was mad as hell to know Jessica was in town. Jessica was dumbfounded naturally, since she couldn't recall her past. She was actually a hoyden, that was not loved by her father and seduced Lucas when she was a school girl. Jessica also have another dark secret that only she was aware of, she can read the mind of a killer. It was maddening for Jessica to hear what her killer's was thinking and the killer knew someone can read his mind when Jessica whispered back to the voice in her head. Jessica eventually marry Lucas as an act that she considered as convinient, as Lucas could protect her. But, she was aware that even her husband could be the killer whose voice keep echoing in her mind.

This story was great and suspenseful. Readers will read from cover to cover as it will be intriguing to know Jessica's secret and her dark past. I can feel the fear that Jessica was feeling clearly since the author described it vivdly. It is a keep for readers who love a suspense novel.

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Summary: This book is a keeper!
Review: Elizabeth Thornton has done it again! I stayed up all night to complete the book.. and it was worth it!!! "You Only Love Twice" and "Dangerous to Kiss" are wonderful! You will fall in love with Lucas who is the hero in the story. Ms. Thornton is not your typical romance writer each of her novels are fresh and new. I get so tired of obnoxious overly proud men and weak whiny women. You will love her characters ...especially him!

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Summary: This book is a keeper!
Review: Elizabeth Thornton has done it again! I stayed up all night to complete the book.. and it was worth it!!! "You Only Love Twice" and "Dangerous to Kiss" are wonderful! You will fall in love with Lucas who is the hero in the story. Ms. Thornton is not your typical romance writer each of her novels are fresh and new. I get so tired of obnoxious overly proud men and weak whiny women. You will love her characters ...especially him!

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Summary: Wonderfully COMPLEX Mystery and Love Story
Review: If you like a complex plot then do find a copy of this book. I must say that this is one of those books that you should not start at night as you will find it enormously difficult to put down. There were so many mind-boggling twists and turns. Our heroine Jessica Hayward is first introduced as a postulant, Sister Martha, in a convent. She has been in this convent for three years with no memory of what has transpired in her life before that time, but she has vivid images and a voice she hears in her head. Given the time period, which is not really defined but some years after the battle of Waterloo - approximately 1820's - it would have been hard to imagine someone with ESP and terrifying to a sane person to admit to it. Yet, the images did not terrify her as much as the 'Voice' of a cold-blooded killer who was planning another murder.

A patient in the clinic that the convent runs recognizes Jessica. Along with a couple of nuns, she travels to Hawkshill Manor where she finds a small legacy that has been left to her by the death of her father. The more she questions the more mystery her former life becomes as it appears that no one wants to give her a straight answer. More importantly, the man she was told she was madly in love with, seems to have a distinct disgust and hatred of her. Evidently, the 'Perfect Nun' she had become was not a very nice person in her former life. How had this happened? This is just one of the many mysteries that Jessica had to solve. Even without the memory of her love for Lucas Wilde, now an Earl, her body seemed to recognize him, given the responses whenever he was near.

Wow, is all I can say! This was a superb story that will again keep you on the edge of your seat and up all night. The love interest is probably secondary to the mystery to be solved but I found it to be a most satisfying read all together. Jessica's character is so very well developed and complex you can really feel for her frustration and have an acute awareness that she is a really 'good' person. Lucas' character is complex as well, but he is unraveled more so towards the end of the book. There is a profusion of secondary characters, who are dealt with quite well, along with a few small doses of humor thrown in. There are not a lot of love scenes here, as the mystery takes more of a precedence, but what passages there are, do get quite sensual without being minutely detailed. All in all this is a wonderfully robust and terrific story that I can highly recommend.

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Summary: Compelling...
Review: READ EDITORIAL REVIEWS...

I am not particularly fond of heavy suspense, action and/or mystery in my romance books. I prefer internal conflicts with lots of heart soaring twists. I prefer goose bumps alerts and heart squeezer twist. However, despite that personal preferences, from time to time, I do give historical-romance-mystery or those kinds of book a try because I've read quite a few in the past that have stirred up my emotions and I have actually enjoyed the overall story. I am happy to say that LOVE ONLY TWICE is one of those few novels.

This is my first novel of Elizabeth Thornton and I am much interested to read more of her works. I like the complexity of the plot. There were many twist... few internal and lots of external ones which were all intriguing. I specially liked the way Ms. Thornton describe and portrayed her characters. Each and every one of them, even those extra-passing-characters were properly executed. Jessica is my favorite overall. Her character was represented beautifully, I think. I read books with heroine who lost their memories but this is the only book that have actually made me ache and feel for the heroine. I understood her confusions. I admire her strength, her courage and her determination. Must be awful not knowing who you are, where you come from and what's enstore for your future. Lucas is likable but not my favorite in this book. He is straight-forward, sexy, loving, honorable and patient. Their love story was alright. Some excitement, some passion and desires, few heart soaring moments and a little laugh here and there... But I couldn't say their's is FULL of love. I think the action-mystery overshadowed a tiny bit of their relationship development or perhaps it's just me and my preferences? The minimal inconsistencies in this book such as their language didn't bother me at all. Yes, I noticed it but it's not overly much as to distract me.

Once again, I didn't think it's fair for me to rate this book less than 4 stars mainly because of my self preferences... Afterall, Love Only Twice is an exciting and an enjoyable read. It really all goes down to a matter of taste and preferences. If you like heavy action-mystery-suspense in your romance reading, then this book if definitely the one for u. For those who are picky and prefer more lovey-dovey scenes... hmmm, I do urge you to try this book anyway, who knows you might like it just as I have or perhaps even more...

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Summary: Compelling...
Review: READ EDITORIAL REVIEWS...

I am not particularly fond of heavy suspense, action and/or mystery in my romance books. I prefer internal conflicts with lots of heart soaring twists. I prefer goose bumps alerts and heart squeezer twist. However, despite that personal preferences, from time to time, I do give historical-romance-mystery or those kinds of book a try because I've read quite a few in the past that have stirred up my emotions and I have actually enjoyed the overall story. I am happy to say that LOVE ONLY TWICE is one of those few novels.

This is my first novel of Elizabeth Thornton and I am much interested to read more of her works. I like the complexity of the plot. There were many twist... few internal and lots of external ones which were all intriguing. I specially liked the way Ms. Thornton describe and portrayed her characters. Each and every one of them, even those extra-passing-characters were properly executed. Jessica is my favorite overall. Her character was represented beautifully, I think. I read books with heroine who lost their memories but this is the only book that have actually made me ache and feel for the heroine. I understood her confusions. I admire her strength, her courage and her determination. Must be awful not knowing who you are, where you come from and what's enstore for your future. Lucas is likable but not my favorite in this book. He is straight-forward, sexy, loving, honorable and patient. Their love story was alright. Some excitement, some passion and desires, few heart soaring moments and a little laugh here and there... But I couldn't say their's is FULL of love. I think the action-mystery overshadowed a tiny bit of their relationship development or perhaps it's just me and my preferences? The minimal inconsistencies in this book such as their language didn't bother me at all. Yes, I noticed it but it's not overly much as to distract me.

Once again, I didn't think it's fair for me to rate this book less than 4 stars mainly because of my self preferences... Afterall, Love Only Twice is an exciting and an enjoyable read. It really all goes down to a matter of taste and preferences. If you like heavy action-mystery-suspense in your romance reading, then this book if definitely the one for u. For those who are picky and prefer more lovey-dovey scenes... hmmm, I do urge you to try this book anyway, who knows you might like it just as I have or perhaps even more...

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Summary: You Only Love Twice-- A Romance to Read Twice!!!
Review: This romance captivates you from start to finish. A definite page-turner!!! The characters were definite personalities, developed with great imagination and precision. The story was well structured and the plot was clear and understandable. This was made possible through Ms.Thornton's careful attention to detail. The flow and action of the novel had good sequence with a few added twists and unexpected events occurring along the way. I found myself engrossed with the friendship between Lucas and Jess... due primarily to the convincing nature of his love and concern for her. This book is definitely 5-star material!!!! You'll read it twice and love it both times.