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Summary: I can always count on Jayne Ann Krentz
Review: Full Bloom was no disappointment, I never seem to go wrong with JAK, she's one of my favourite authors. Her writing changes so dramatically when she writes under the pseudonym, Amanda Quick, but I'm a great fan of her historicals also. I thought Emily was yet another admirable heroine with her odd qualities, and Jacob was an ideal overprotective yet gentle hero. I hope JAK continues to churn out these wonderful romances, under Amanda Quick also.
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Summary: Not very entertaining
Review: I actually thought that Emily seemed to stand her own many times through out the book. The book was 'alright' but nothing that I would recommend to others. It seemed that Emily and Jacob had sex everytime they were in her apartment, and it became very ritualistic and boring. Not much going on in this book, but a good book to read if your just wanting to pass the time.
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Summary: Clearly an early work
Review: I agree with "Reader from the Midwest" that Emily is a wimpy, spineless disappointment, and Jacob is obnoxious and overbearing, like Emily's whole family. This is clearly an early work re-issued, before Ms. Krentz hit her stride with strong, well-rounded women and men who are strong without being dictatorial, domineering, or controlling. Don't give up on Krentz if this is the only one you've read, just stick to those written in the 1990's (or later). I've found the re-issues of the 1980's works of popular writers such as Krentz and Linda Howard to be almost uniformly disappointing. They often have the old romance formula of controlling, unable-to-express-love, know-it-all man and feisty (but not too much!) woman, who ultimately submits to most of his demands because he "loves" her. Who needs that kind of love? Anyway, try Jayne Ann Krentz again in her modern incarnation and don't waste money on these re-issues...
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Summary: Clearly an early work
Review: I agree with "Reader from the Midwest" that Emily is a wimpy, spineless disappointment, and Jacob is obnoxious and overbearing, like Emily's whole family. This is clearly an early work re-issued, before Ms. Krentz hit her stride with strong, well-rounded women and men who are strong without being dictatorial, domineering, or controlling. Don't give up on Krentz if this is the only one you've read, just stick to those written in the 1990's (or later). I've found the re-issues of the 1980's works of popular writers such as Krentz and Linda Howard to be almost uniformly disappointing. They often have the old romance formula of controlling, unable-to-express-love, know-it-all man and feisty (but not too much!) woman, who ultimately submits to most of his demands because he "loves" her. Who needs that kind of love? Anyway, try Jayne Ann Krentz again in her modern incarnation and don't waste money on these re-issues...
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Summary: ABSOLUTELY AWFUL!
Review: I can't remember the last time I was so disapointed in a book. Weak-willed, wimpy Emily Ravenscroft is the most pitiful, spineless excuse for a heroine that has ever graced the pages of any Janyne Ann Krentz novel I've read. Jacob Stone the hero (I use the term very loosely) must have used the phrase "It's for your own good" 50 times. I've rarely found a character with so few redeeming qualities. He was at once condecending, over-bearing, and so self-riteous I had trouble even finishing the book. The only thing that kept this reader turning pages was that I just KNEW Emily was going to show some backbone sooner or later. I was wrong. Time after time Emily almost spoke up for herself only to back down. I won't even get started on Emily's annoying relatives. All in all I will definately think twice before wasting my money on another of Ms. Krentz's novels. It's only too bad a zero star rating wasn't an option.
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Summary: very enjoyable read
Review: I enjoyed this book, have read it several times because I love the characters and the sparkling JAK bickering. Emily is patted on the head by her whole family, but she never really gives into them or loses her spunk. Jacob is one of the Alpha males that JAK characters loves to run circles around and this is one of her better 'early' works.Her writing is sharp, the wit incisive and I love the heart she put into this one. Emily has been in love with Jacob Stone, corporate trouble shooter for her families international business. He once rescued her from a kidnapper, and from that moment Emily secretly kept that awe and love locked in her heart. Two years later, she decided to act on that love and Stone turned her away.
Now,three years since that bruise to her heart, Stone is once more rescuing her from danger - this time a bad engagement. The family fears the son of a competitor is using Emily to gain stock in their business. I loved how Krentz's character thought of Stone, she "thought of him in the same way she thought of hurricanes, charging lions and marauding sharks." You got to love it!!
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Summary: very enjoyable read
Review: I enjoyed this book, have read it several times because I love the characters and the sparkling JAK bickering. Emily is patted on the head by her whole family, but she never really gives into them or loses her spunk. Jacob is one of the Alpha males that JAK characters loves to run circles around and this is one of her better 'early' works. Her writing is sharp, the wit incisive and I love the heart she put into this one. Emily has been in love with Jacob Stone, corporate trouble shooter for her families international business. He once rescued her from a kidnapper, and from that moment Emily secretly kept that awe and love locked in her heart. Two years later, she decided to act on that love and Stone turned her away. Now,three years since that bruise to her heart, Stone is once more rescuing her from danger - this time a bad engagement. The family fears the son of a competitor is using Emily to gain stock in their business. I loved how Krentz's character thought of Stone, she "thought of him in the same way she thought of hurricanes, charging lions and marauding sharks." You got to love it!!
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Summary: very enjoyable read
Review: I enjoyed this book, have read it several times because I love the characters and the sparkling JAK bickering. Emily is patted on the head by her whole family, but she never really gives into them or loses her spunk. Jacob is one of the Alpha males that JAK characters loves to run circles around and this is one of her better 'early' works. Her writing is sharp, the wit incisive and I love the heart she put into this one. Emily has been in love with Jacob Stone, corporate trouble shooter for her families international business. He once rescued her from a kidnapper, and from that moment Emily secretly kept that awe and love locked in her heart. Two years later, she decided to act on that love and Stone turned her away.
Now,three years since that bruise to her heart, Stone is once more rescuing her from danger - this time a bad engagement. The family fears the son of a competitor is using Emily to gain stock in their business. I loved how Krentz's character thought of Stone, she "thought of him in the same way she thought of hurricanes, charging lions and marauding sharks." You got to love it!!
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Summary: I want Jacob for Chanukah !
Review: I just fell in love with Jacob and Emily! Jacob has taken care of Emily for a few years, and has just been waiting for her to "come into her own", and now that she has, you can see that she's a hardy perennial! Emily is a striking woman, and doesn't HAVE to lean on a man. Jacob can see that and let her use her strength. Jayne's descriptions are great and her alliterations are always right on. I hated to see the book end! This would make a great TMC movie!
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Summary: Jane did a great job,...as always!
Review: I really thought that this was a great book. I can always count on Jane to give me a fiesty heroine. I continually look forward to reading her books (under all of her pseudonyms).
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