Romance Books

A Woman of Consequence

Advantages: A gripping tale of murder and deceit
Disadvantages: Some of the characters are totally unlikeable

The book tells the story of Bridget Dean Mordaunt, the only child of a wealthy businessman who takes over the running of his empire after his death. She is guardian to her vacuous cousin, Victoria, who falls in love with Lionel Filmore, the eldest son of an old and apparently distinguished family whose name hides a legacy of bad debts and debauchery. Bridget sees through Lionel at once but out of love for her cousin, she effectively pays Lionel ...
...that Lionel has secretly fathered the illegitimate child of a young woman, Lily Whitmore who works in her blacking factory. Lily has caught the eye of Joe Skinner, manager of the factory and the man that Bridget has secretly loved since childhood, despite the massive gulf in their social positions. Joe sees Lily's condition as a golden opportunity to persuade her to marry him. When his cunning, devious younger brother, Fred, discovers the identity ...

wendy5177 18.06.2005 · Read Full Review
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Review of The Black Candle - Catherine Cookson

Angels fall

Advantages: Everything..its a great book
Disadvantages: Nothing

what the book is about A person named Reece Gilmore who was the only survivor in a brutal crime, trying to forget the memories by moving to varies places, so never really makes any friends. She wants to carry on like this until she reaches Angel's Fist, where where she starts working in the local diner, Angel's Food. on a hike in the mountains, Reece witnesses a couple having a argument in which someone dies.. Reece soon worries and runs away,later ...

Rachael-X 06.11.2007 · Read Full Review
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Review of Angels Fall - Nora Roberts

Honour Thyself by Danielle Steel Nice story

Advantages: An easy read
Disadvantages: A bit bland

I haven’t read a Danielle Steele book for about 10 years but I had a £5 voucher for WHS and this book was in the half price bit so I read the back and it sounded interesting so thought I’d give it a go. The Storyline The story is set around Carole Barber who is a huge film star who seems to have come to a cross roads in her life. She hasn’t made a film in three years after losing her husband and is trying to write a book but has writers ...
...for a few years to see if she can get the answers to some questions and have a break. On her first day there on her way back to the hotel her taxi is going through a tunnel when there is a huge explosion and Carole is left unconscious and fighting for her life in hospital. She had no ID on her so it takes a few weeks to identify her but then her family rushes to her side and she slowly begins to heal and relearn her past and take control of her future. ...

starjen 28.03.2009 · Read Full Review
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Review of Honour Thyself - Danielle Steel

Rumour has it .....

Advantages: Colourful characters, humourous, really addictive.
Disadvantages: Can't think of any.

This book has been brilliantly written by Jill Mansell, who has an amazing way of writing about everyday life in a really lighthearted and amusing way. Tilly, the main character of the book, visits her friend Erin for a weekend. Tilly lives in London, and is not used to the small town, everybody knows your business, kind of way that Erin lives in. However, while waiting for her train home, Tilly is reading a copy of a local newspaper and finds a ...
...the potential employer - a guy called Max - and after arranging to go and see him, she lands herself the job. Max is a gay Liverpudlian, whose wife, Kaye, became his ex-wife when he came out as gay. Surprisingly, though, they are still on very good terms. Kaye has an acting career in America while Max has a successful interior design business in Britain. Their daughter, Lou, lived in America with Kaye for a while, but has come back to live with ...

jules.34 22.06.2009 · Read Full Review
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Review of Rumour Has it - Jill Mansell

whispered wisdom

Advantages: great read, readily availible, also in film
Disadvantages: you cant put it down, some parts not sutable for younger readers

...to common accident when both the horse and it's rider are involved in a freak accident, in which both are severally injured. The horse has huge amounts of deep flesh wounds whilst the girl looses her leg. After the accident the girl cant bring herself to look at the horse again. But her mum seeks the help of a legendary "horse whisperer". Initially the horse whisperer refuses to take on the task but after much perseverance from the girls mother the ...
...and his young owners souls. The twist in the tale is fantastic and most of the book will have tears forming in your eyes. This book is especially appealing to horse lovers but will also appeal to those who are avid readers. There has also been a film made based upon this book. The film is equally as good but the book makes such an incredible read that alot of the magic is lost upon watching the film. This product review is based upon my own opinion, ...

buddygal 10.03.2009 · Read Full Review
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Review of The Horse Whisperer - Nicholas Evans