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Apr 28, 2011
Jill
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4.5 stars
Catherine Thorndale may be poorly dressed but she is still a lady, not the maid that Crispin, Lord Cavratt impulsively and unwisely kisses. He is forced, as a matter of honour to wed Catherine, saving her from ruin and scandal. However, with neither willing participants in this hasty and contrived marriage, Crispin seeks to annul the marriage as quickly as possible.
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Catherine Thorndale may be poorly dressed but she is still a lady, not the maid that Crispin, Lord Cavratt impulsively and unwisely kisses. He is forced, as a matter of honour to wed Catherine, saving her from ruin and scandal. However, with neither willing participants in this hasty and contrived marriage, Crispin seeks to annul the marriage as quickly as possible.
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Oct 25, 2011
TJ
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Given the fact that one of my biggest pet peeves in plot devices is H/h drowning in misunderstandings that threaten to destroy them while refusing to SPEAK to each other and clear them up, four stars is actually a miracle for me. Understanding others may not have the same prejudices, however, Ms. Eden's quality won't be penalized.
Aside from said fact that the characters spend the entire book angst ridden by their own stupidity (the not talking thing,) this is a very sweet, well-wri More...
Aside from said fact that the characters spend the entire book angst ridden by their own stupidity (the not talking thing,) this is a very sweet, well-wri More...
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Sep 24, 2011
Gail
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I know I am a hopeless romantic. I have watched the movie Sense and Sensibility many times and the scene I am most waiting for is at the end when they are finally together and they are discussing what name she should be called by from her husband. I love this book because it gives me the same hopeless feelings that true love comes softly when we realize the good qualities of others. This book is set in the time when proper etiquette rules society. A young man who is sought after by many wo
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Sep 02, 2011
Taffy
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Opening line: "Blast it all!" Crispin Handle, Lord Cavratt, did not generally resort to muttering under his breath, but an exasperating female could push even the most levelheaded gentleman to extremes."
Loved, loved this book. Who doesn't love a good, clean romance? And a Regency Romance is even better.
Sarah has a great way with words and humor in her writing and her 'real' life. She's funny, smart and short. But we can't all be tall. Then who would be fin More...
Loved, loved this book. Who doesn't love a good, clean romance? And a Regency Romance is even better.
Sarah has a great way with words and humor in her writing and her 'real' life. She's funny, smart and short. But we can't all be tall. Then who would be fin More...
May 12, 2011
Emily Michelle
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On an intellectual level, I understand that this book has many failings. There's not quite as much plot as there are pages; the author could have gotten rid of about fifty pages and had the same (or a better) story. I don't even read romance novels, and I know the forced-to-get-married plot is overdone and cliche. Parts get repetitive. Some bits are just advertisements for the author's other books; it's fun that all of Eden's novels take place in the same universe, but if you haven't read her ot
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May 11, 2011
Tiffany
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Sarah Eden was the MC of the last writer's conference I added and she is hysterical. Really, best MC ever. I looked forward to picking up her book.
Crispin, a Lord who hates the ton and plans never to marry, grows tired of one Lady persuing him and decided to prove to her that though he doesn't plan on kissing her, he does know how to kiss a woman. So he kisses the first maid he sees--a woman he assumes is a servant standing nearby.
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Crispin, a Lord who hates the ton and plans never to marry, grows tired of one Lady persuing him and decided to prove to her that though he doesn't plan on kissing her, he does know how to kiss a woman. So he kisses the first maid he sees--a woman he assumes is a servant standing nearby.
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Feb 26, 2011
Annalisa
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I really enjoy this author's writing style and the period in which she writes. I especially enjoyed her references to characters from her book Courting Miss Lancaster though this story is unique from it.
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Feb 24, 2011
Mara
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Feb 17, 2011
Kristen
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"Oh my!" I exclaim as I fan myself. "What an incredible adventure!"
The Kiss of a Stranger is literally the kind of book that I couldn't put down. Sure, I saw to my children's basic needs and I read their nightly books to them but after that...I forgot about everything else. I kept looking for a stopping place so I could go to bed. But, every time I thought a good conclusion was just around the corner, I read myself right into a new tremendous twist.
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The Kiss of a Stranger is literally the kind of book that I couldn't put down. Sure, I saw to my children's basic needs and I read their nightly books to them but after that...I forgot about everything else. I kept looking for a stopping place so I could go to bed. But, every time I thought a good conclusion was just around the corner, I read myself right into a new tremendous twist.
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Feb 12, 2011
Charmaine
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If I was 12-16 years old I would have given this 4 or 5 stars. Actually I can't believe I read it but here is what happened: There was a very charming review in last Sunday's DN paper. The next day I decided to see if it was at the library. It was written by a local girl and published by a Utah publisher (Covenant) I was 121 in line for the book at the library. Wow, this must be good! The next day on a shopping trip I stopped in at Seagull and a hundred books were stacked in the entry on sa
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Jan 25, 2011
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Jan 25, 2011
Rebecca
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I was so excited for Sarah M. Eden's newest book to be released--and even though it was not available for my Nook, I bought it anyway. And I am happy to report I was not disappointed by The Kiss of a Stranger! Eden's fun sense of humor remains in full play in this book (love the whole fairy cakes episode), despite a heroine who has suffered greatly at the hands of an unkind uncle. Definitely a fun, worthwhile read.
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When Crispin, Lord Cavratt, thoroughly and scandalously More...
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Nov 07, 2011
Jenn
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Catherine has been oppressed and misused by her uncle since the death of her parents. While walking through a garden, she is unexpectedly kissed by a complete stranger. Her uncle, seeing this, demands that Lord Cavratt immediately make it right by marrying his niece.
What follows is a touching romance as both Lord Carvatt and Catharine come to know and care for each other while sparring with the vindictiveness of polite society and simultaneously working toward annulling their marri More...
What follows is a touching romance as both Lord Carvatt and Catharine come to know and care for each other while sparring with the vindictiveness of polite society and simultaneously working toward annulling their marri More...
Apr 12, 2011
Melodee
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This book falls under the category I call "brain candy". It's just fun, it's not supposed to make you think, you just enjoy it. It is a Regency Romance, and as such follows pretty much the same pattern all Regency Romances do...boy meets girl, they have reason to not like/distrust each other, but then get to know each other and find they respect and then love the other, but there's something keeping them apart, they overcome, and finally get together in the end and enjoy a kiss. Wha
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Jul 26, 2011
Jessica
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This book is about a hasty kiss leading to marriage between two strangers, with your classic rom-com formula leading to a predictable end. Those aren't criticisms, I mean, if you pick this book up, you pretty much know what you're getting into. That's why I'm not usually much for LDS fiction, it usually doesn't have the character development I like, not to say usually a pretty thin plot. But I enjoyed this book! It was very funny, some definite LOL moments, and it reminded me of Jane Austen, as
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May 03, 2011
A.r.
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I wanted a light and fluffy romance to read and I wasn't disappointed. This is exactly what the doctor ordered. I liked the characters. The banter between Crispin and Catherine was fun as was their chemistry. I did find the book a bit tedious in spots, but hey, what do you want for a mindless read! It was clean, for those of you who are looking for that. Almost too clean, in my opinion. But still it was fun. I have to had to Covenant Books for publishing a book that didn't have a smidge of L
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May 12, 2011
Chrissy
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I really enjoyed this book. I met Sarah Eden the other day and she is funny and very smart and articulate. She mentioned that she writes her books so that when people are done reading they book, they'll have had the chance to smile (which I did). I like that she puts a little of her sense of humor into the characters. I'm not going to give a synopsis because that's been done. This didn't get five stars from me because by the end of the book, I was very tired of the talk about the annulment a
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May 11, 2011
Joy
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This book hooked me right in the beginning and had me hanging on every word. It is the story of a wealthy gentleman who, in trying to get rid of a bothersome woman vying for his affections, kisses a total stranger who he thinks is a maid. Turns out she's a proper lady and he's forced to marry her just later that same day. This reminds me of one of those tv shows or movies where you know what they want to tell each other, but they never quite get it out before they deem the other person doesn'
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May 01, 2011
Celeste
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I really did like this book. It is a great romance, and I loved the quick banter between Catherine and Crispin. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because this is one of those books where the hero and heroine are in love with each other, but they are both too stubborn or afraid to admit it. Both characters spend a lot of time wondering what they should do and if the other person really loves them, or thinks they are a burden, or maybe they are in the way, or an inconvenience, etc.
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Feb 23, 2011
kaoyler
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This was a fun read. Crispin Handle kisses a girl he things is a servant. Turns out she's a lady of birth and he is forced to marry her. He's a Lord and very wealth. She's been abused by her uncle and is very timid. Crispin plans to have the marriage annulled, but knowing the impact of that on Catherine he puts off the decision. Of course, they fall in love, but it's a fun journey watching her come to terms with her talents and strengths and the growing attraction between the two of the
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Oct 19, 2011
01sarahk
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Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! After reading "Courting Miss Lancaster" I had to get my hands on this book. This book had me reading until the very last page. Sarah M. Eden has done it again!
Lord Cravatt, Crispin, is in the garden with Cynthia Bower. Miss Bower wants a kiss. She tells Lord Cravatt, " You've never even attempted to kiss me." "Perhaps you simply lack the ability." (pg. 5) To prove that he can in fact kiss a girl he grabs a nearby servant gir More...
Lord Cravatt, Crispin, is in the garden with Cynthia Bower. Miss Bower wants a kiss. She tells Lord Cravatt, " You've never even attempted to kiss me." "Perhaps you simply lack the ability." (pg. 5) To prove that he can in fact kiss a girl he grabs a nearby servant gir More...
Oct 19, 2011
01annak
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I had this book on my to-read-list for a while, but I never knew what it was about. After my mom told me how much she loved it, I decided to see for myself.
The story takes place in regency England in the 1800's. This book is about a man named Crispin who kisses a servant girl to prove that he can kiss. The uncle of Catherine(the servant girl) gets angry and forces them to marry. Crispin promises Catherine an annulment (divorce). When Crispin starts falling in love with Cat More...
The story takes place in regency England in the 1800's. This book is about a man named Crispin who kisses a servant girl to prove that he can kiss. The uncle of Catherine(the servant girl) gets angry and forces them to marry. Crispin promises Catherine an annulment (divorce). When Crispin starts falling in love with Cat More...
Jan 09, 2012
Elaine
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The further in this series to go, the more I like Sarah Eden's books. I liked this one the best so far. A man, on a whim, in an effort to get rid of a woman who is trying to entrap him, kisses a young girl while in a garden. He supposes she is just a servant girl, but finds out later she is actually a girl with 'position'. The uncle of the girl actually entraps him, if he assumes to kiss her, they must be in love and forces their marriage.
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Apr 16, 2011
Connie
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This is not a remake of Pride & Prejudice, but similar in ways... even better! I absolutely loved it when the walls came down and Catherine & Crispin truly enjoyed each other's personalities. They were so funny, witty, a bit mischievous, and totally perfect for each other. This is a book I am recommending whole-heartedly to everyone. I'll probably even re-read it in a few months because there are so many vocabulary words I didn't know. Next time I promise to stop reading the story to look t
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Aug 14, 2011
Sharlene
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I read this in one night (staying up too late). I wanted a fun read, and this was perfect. If you like Jane Austen themes, this fits the mold. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
As a critic: the evil characters are quite "evil" with no middle ground. The good characters are obvious as well, picture Winnie-the-Pooh-transparency (i.e., Eeyore is depressed, Tigger is hyper and fun-loving, Kanga is motherly and responsible...) There may be some too-oft repeated banter bet More...
As a critic: the evil characters are quite "evil" with no middle ground. The good characters are obvious as well, picture Winnie-the-Pooh-transparency (i.e., Eeyore is depressed, Tigger is hyper and fun-loving, Kanga is motherly and responsible...) There may be some too-oft repeated banter bet More...
Mar 12, 2011
Jessica
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4.5 stars. I must have read a review of this book somewhere, and decided to request it from the library. When my turn came for the book, I had forgotten that I had requested it at all, and was a little surprised to find a romance novel set in the Regency era of England waiting for me. However, I very much enjoyed the book. The author was influenced by Jane Austen, and that was apparent from the reading. The characters are believable and lovable. The woman is a little... timid. But that is
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Feb 11, 2011
Brenda
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Blast it! This is definitely the way I want to spend a lazy dazy afternoon:) Sarah has me in stitches again with her quirky humor in The Kiss of a Stranger. Lord Cavratt is an outgoing, proud man who readily accepts his 'punishment' with a rather good attitude. I love how he is able to find the spunky minx hidden under all of Catherine's pain and the work he goes through to try and draw out the tiniest of smiles or giggles from her. I love Regency Romance and a marriage of convenience is jus
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Oct 13, 2011
Reed
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I am not a fan of romance novels. I read this book reluctantly (for a book club) and was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed it--up to a point. I particularly enjoyed the dialogue and banter between the main characters. As the book progressed I found that I suddenly hit a wall where I was frustrated by the more and more contrived way of keeping them apart. I could buy the device up to a point but I thought that it was overdone. With 4-5 chapters to go I found myself ready for them to just get to
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Jan 05, 2011
Christine
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I have to admit that I am a sucker for a Regency Era romance, and this one was a really good one!
In order to escape the advances of a persistant lady, Crispin, Lord Cavratt kisses a girl whom he believes to be a servant, in a garden. Caught in the act by her uncle (who happens to be a gentleman of no little means) Crispin is forces to marry the girl. The book carries us through the developing relationship between Crispin and Catherine which begins in marriage and just might possibly en More...
In order to escape the advances of a persistant lady, Crispin, Lord Cavratt kisses a girl whom he believes to be a servant, in a garden. Caught in the act by her uncle (who happens to be a gentleman of no little means) Crispin is forces to marry the girl. The book carries us through the developing relationship between Crispin and Catherine which begins in marriage and just might possibly en More...
Jan 11, 2012
Rebecca
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I liked this book in spite of myself! I do not read a lot of fiction published by Deseret Book or Covenant. I find much of their stuff cheesy and mindless...but this one surprised me. It is still just a cute little read (I read it in about 3 hours) but I really enjoyed the characters and their surprisingly witty banter. It did become a little over the top "Much ado about Nothing" at the end. Like you wanted to scream at them to stop assuming they knew what the other was thinking!
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