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Summary: A Light Read ~ Not an intense book for me, at least
Review: "Lovers and Other Lunatics" is ok to me. I won't say it's totally fabulous because the story seemed a little bit too long, to me. Teresa Phelps was held at gunpoint by this lunatic and was kidnapped. This blue-eyed-British hunk claims that Teresa has an affair with his father. And that he won't let her ruin his parents' 35 years of marriage. So now this British hunk, Charles Everett, is going to follow Teresa around. Charles Everett gave Teresa a bull story because he has another reason to get close to her. It isn't for love, but for a treasure that her dead brother has left behind. While Charles is with Teresa, all sorts of people are attacking her, for the treasure. There are the Hispanics and then there is this evil pig guy. (They held her at knifepoint, ransacked her house, shot her house and some other stuff) And while all this is happening, sexual tension is in the air, between Charles and Teresa. Will they be able to save themselves, find the treasure and still be together after all these series of adventures? I found this story to be kind of a drag, the days were long and somehow or another Teresa is always in this angry mood. But I thought the storyline was funny, though. I'm not sure if I would recommend this though, but if people like a light and easy read with a sense of humor, then maybe this book is for you people out there.
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Summary: Reviewers love my new romance, LOVERS AND OTHER LUNATICS!
Review: Four Stars! "Versatile author Eugenia Riley delivers a delicious romp for her newest endeavor. LOVERS AND OTHER LUNATICS is pure reading fun!" -Romantic Times "Sparkling dialogue and scintillating sensuality combine to make this novel one of Ms. Riley's very best. An absolute must read." -Rendezvous Four and a Half Stars! -Heartland Critiques Four Stars! "Ms. Riley has written a very sensual romance and . . . an extremely entertaining romantic suspense story. . . . Whimsical and fun." -Bookbug on the Web Four and a Half Stars! "A unique and action-filled romance written by a storyteller who is truly a master of her craft!" -New-Age Bookshelf Highly recommended. "Eugenia Riley could give lessons in how to write a screwball romantic comedy/mystery." -Under the Covers
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Summary: This one's a gem!
Review: Full of laughs, surprises, and refreshing characterization, Ms. Riley's latest fulfilled my every expectation. She has a way of writing that make the pages fly, and an energetic sense of humor I truly enjoy. Delightful!
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Summary: This one's a gem!
Review: Full of laughs, surprises, and refreshing characterization, Ms. Riley's latest fulfilled my every expectation. She has a way of writing that make the pages fly, and an energetic sense of humor I truly enjoy. Delightful!
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Summary: Unpredictability and Stupidity are two different things....
Review: I have to agree with the first reviewer. I did not feel stupid when I couldn't predict the heroine's actions; instead, I felt that she was not as intelligent as she is supposed to be. I am a fan of spunky, unpredictable heroines--try Midnight Kisses by Kimberly Raye, High Energy by Dara Joy, almost any book by Jillian Hunter, Julie Garwood or Jill Barnett. They have heroines who are fun (and funny) without compromising their intelligence. In this book, the heroine is working on her doctoral dissertation; however, being told she is smart doesn't do it for me. Ms. Riley should SHOW that she is smart, and frankly, her actions (and reactions) are as dumb as they get. Yes, this book is funny and sexy, two things that I appreciate in books that I read for pleasure. However, if you want a heroine that shows at least SOME sign of intelligence, try something else.
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Summary: Hysterical!
Review: I just don't understand (dumb ole me) why this heroine is deemed stupid, because I absolutely loved this book. I love a hero who sweeps in like Pierce Brosnan, and to me the heroine's reactions were right on. We're led on a madcap adventure complete with danger, hidden treasure, and sparkling sexual tension. I laughed out loud so many times during this book that my only question is: When's the movie coming out?
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Summary: Fabulous!
Review: I never laughed so hard in my life! I'd love it if this hero and heroine had kids. We need more people with this kind of sense of humor and zest for life! I think the characters acted intelligently given such situations. It's the best book I've read in a long time.
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Summary: It doesn't get more entertaining than this!
Review: I wanted to read this book because I was wanting a fun and entertaining read like Ms. Riley's other novels. I was not disapointed in the least! I thought the characters were ingenious. We all know people do not respond predictably to most given situations. I loved how the characters keep with that unpredictability in such fascinating ways. It was a great ride and I recommend this book to anyone who likes sexy fun.
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Summary: They don't get any worse than this
Review: I'll admit there were some cute, funny lines in this book that made me laugh; that is the only reason I wouldn't give this book zero stars. The heroine is too stupid to possibly live, and the hero is just plain dumb. I threw this book--THREW it--when, after being kidnapped at gunpoint by the hero, the heroine escapes at a gas station and starts to run away, but she goes back to his car for the towels she had just purchased at a department store. And it only gets worse. The heroine gets a ride home from Billy Bob (oh, and you can just imagine what HIS character is like) finds her house trashed and shot to hell, but instead of having Billy Bob take her to the police, she hangs around and mixes drinks. Of course, that's when the kidnapping hero shows up again--but instead of closing the door on him, or getting Billy Bob to help her kick him out, she offers him a drink as well. THEN, the shotgun toting "Hispanics" show up, the hero pulls out his gun to defend the occupants of the house--the heroine is so angry when she realizes that he kidnapped her with a gun empty of bullets she jumps him, he rolls on top of her, and all she can think about is the sensuality of his body. All this while a gang of Hispanic men are shooting shotgun rounds into her living room! A deputy arrives to do a little investigating at her house, but does she inform him that the man she is with kidnapped her earlier that day? No. Why? Because he saved her when those hooligans were shooting shotguns into her room. Oh, and did I mention the pig masked man? Well, the fact that he held a gun to the heroine's head doesn't matter either, because her scream brought the hero's half-naked body into her room for her to lust over. I'll be honest. I couldn't finish this book. I tried. I thought it might get better. I thought the heroine might smarten up, the hero get more interesting. It didn't happen, so I gave up. My only concern is that if these had been real people, as stupid as they are and as much as they lust after each other, they could populate the world with too-stupid-to-live children in a short amount of time. There are much, much better funny romances out there. I'd suggest you pass up on this one. Books like this give romance as a genre a bad name.
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Summary: Hysterically funny all the way through
Review: Rarely do I enjoy a book as much as I loved Lovers & Other Lunatics. Tess is adorable, and her reactions are great. The fact she reacts unpredictably keeps this book a page-turner all the way to the end. (I guess some people feel stupid if they can't foretell a character's every move?) This is a great book, wonderfully funny, & highly recommended for those who want to enjoy themselves & get lost in a very special story.
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