Taken by the Prince

Apr 26, 2011 Bookaholics rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Taken by the Prince by Christina Dodd
Historical Romance -April 1st, 2011
4 stars

Lovers of Regency romance will be highly entertained by Christina Dodd's latest romance Taken by the Prince.

Saber Lawrence is the rightful heir to the small country of Moricadia. However, treacherous interlopers betrayed his family's generosity and mounted a hostile takeover. His mother sends him to his real father for safety and an education. But Saber is his father's illegitimate son and his father is a cold a bruta...more Taken by the Prince by Christina Dodd
Historical Romance -April 1st, 2011
4 stars

Lovers of Regency romance will be highly entertained by Christina Dodd's latest romance Taken by the Prince.

Saber Lawrence is the rightful heir to the small country of Moricadia. However, treacherous interlopers betrayed his family's generosity and mounted a hostile takeover. His mother sends him to his real father for safety and an education. But Saber is his father's illegitimate son and his father is a cold a brutal English lord. Only his half sisters make his life bearable. Saber lives to return to Moricadia with his new skills and take back his throne. But on the eve of his departure to return to Moricadia he meets the beautiful, poor and oh-so-proper Victoria Cardiff. They share a passionate kiss that neither will forget.

Many years later, Victoria finds herself in Moricadia as a governess to an accountant and his family. There she recognizes Saber and mentions that he is the rightful heir. These fateful words prove her undoing as she finds herself kidnapped! Soon it is a war of words and heated looks as Saber and Victoria share a tempestuous courtship. But Saber's need to regain his throne proves dangerous. Will love between a poor English lady and a dashing rebel king really work?

This was an enjoyable read. The hero is dark, deadly and sinfully handsome. As the rightful heir trying to retake his throne Saber was very believable and very sympathetic. His life has been a series of struggles but the most important goal to him is freeing his people and giving them a better life. He cleverly masquerades as a careless gambler that reminded me of the fun and whimsical hero the Scarlet Pimpernel.
The heroine took me a little more time to warm up to. Victoria has a wild heart but hides it deeply until she is captured by the infamous rogue Saber. I liked how she bested him on occasion so their relationship was not all one sided. My favorite sections were the mischievous people of Moricadia and how they changed Victoria and her views of them and Saber. Once Victoria lets go, the fun in the story really starts. I would say 4 stars for the slower first half and 4 1/2 stars for the second half of this delightful story.

This was a highly entertaining regency which was a little slow to start but well worth it. I loved how the strong heroine turns the country of Moricadia upside down.

Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club

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Apr 09, 2011 Fiendishly Bookish rated it 4 of 5 stars

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4.5 Stars

Christina Dodd revives the grandeur in historical romance with Taken by the Prince her latest release that kindles memories of the unforgettable characters, rampant humour, and amusing situations she trademarked in her Distinguished Academy of Governesses series. Doted on with Dodd’s careful, but solidly distinctive style, Taken by the Prince is a measured effort, and well…nearly perfect.

This time in Taken by the Prince, Dodd penned a similar theme to an earlier release, The Runaway Pr

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Christina Dodd revives the grandeur in historical romance with Taken by the Prince her latest release that kindles memories of the unforgettable characters, rampant humour, and amusing situations she trademarked in her Distinguished Academy of Governesses series. Doted on with Dodd’s careful, but solidly distinctive style, Taken by the Prince is a measured effort, and well…nearly perfect.

This time in Taken by the Prince, Dodd penned a similar theme to an earlier release, The Runaway Princess (1999), with her male lead Saber, a bastard and the unwilling heir apparent to the Viscount of Grimsborough. He is also a prince of Moricadia of the fabled House of de Barbari Jinete. Brought to England because he is Grimsborough’s last resort, the Viscount is willing clothe and educate Saber provided he bends to his rules. When Saber (now renamed Raul) comes of age, his one objective other than fleeing the coldness of Grimsborough Abbey would be to return to his beloved country of Moricadia and take back the throne.

But the childhood friend of his sister Belle entrances him and their one shared kiss….that set off sparks of passion for the two of them will not be easily forgotten.

Three years later and now a governess, Victoria Cardiff, the vixen that set his blood boiling crosses his path when on vacation in Moricadia with her host family. Unbeknownst to her, Raul has spent the past three years, and most of his gambling fortune funding an impending revolution against the de Guignards who wrested the throne from Raul’s ancestors. When Victoria recognizes Raul at a local hotel, all could be lost if she reveals his true identity as Prince Saber and true heir to the throne of Moricadia.

Like exotic Baminia in The Runaway Princess, Dodd transports the reader to far off Moricadia, where the customs and colors of its citizens fill the pages with richness and a gypsy-like courtliness. From Sabers crumbling ancestral castle, the kidnapped Victoria begins to learn the meaning of yearning as Saber sensually entices her each and every night. But a simple capitulation is not what he seeks. He wants Victoria body, heart and soul.

Cutting my teeth on novelists like Dodd, Deveraux, McNaught, and Garwood, I can honestly say that Dodd’s consistent writing style with historical romance fiction and her creation of believable but creatively imagined characters is one of her many strengths. Despite the stutter of her Darkness Chosen series (of which I was not a fan), she continues to write exceptional contemporary and historical romances that I purchase on site.

Taken by the Prince was a satisfying read, with little surprise. Any fan of historical romance will instantly love it because it delivers a well-balanced plot and romance that exceeds expectations. The nights that Raul taunts Victoria are amazingly romantic and heated-the highlight of this extraordinary romance!

I have already unearthed my favorite Dodd novels to re-read: The Rules of Surrender, The Rules of Engagement and The Rules of Attraction.

Highly Recommended!
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Jun 19, 2011 Rose May rated it 5 of 5 stars

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First, let me say I have never wanted to cry for a little boy more than I wanted to cry for little Saber-Raul Lawrence. Even Dain in Loretta Chase’s Lord of Scoundrels didn’t evoke such sadness and pity in me. I wanted to sweep up the child and hold him in my arms and shelter him from his evil, cruel father and those terrible letters he read in that emotionless voice. I l...more Note: This review, and all my reviews, comes from my blog - Romantic Rose's Bookshelf (http://romantic-rosesblog.blogspot.com)

First, let me say I have never wanted to cry for a little boy more than I wanted to cry for little Saber-Raul Lawrence. Even Dain in Loretta Chase’s Lord of Scoundrels didn’t evoke such sadness and pity in me. I wanted to sweep up the child and hold him in my arms and shelter him from his evil, cruel father and those terrible letters he read in that emotionless voice. I loved that Dodd could write so well as too evoke such powerful emotion in me in the first two chapters - I knew that would bode well for the rest of the book. She did not disappoint. What I also loved was that it did affect Saber-Raul, but not so much that he became forever embittered like so many of our dark, angsty heroes.

Saber, also known as Raul Lawrence, is the rightful heir to the Moricadian throne and he intends to leave his English home (where he’s resided for years under the cruel influence of his English father) and start a rebellion in his home country to reclaim his title. He meets our heroine, Victoria Cardiff, at the last ball he attends before leaving for Moricadia and shares a passionate kiss with her. The story really takes off, however, three years later. The rebellion is about to take place after much careful planning, when Victoria arrives (as a governess to English tourists) in Moricadia and, unwittingly, threatens to ruin everything Saber has worked so hard for these past three years. Women. Can't be trusted with any secret. *shakes head* Consequently he does what any sane person would do in this situation. He kidnaps her. Which is really amusing.

What follows is a fight between Victoria’s English sensibilities and her growing passion (and love) for the delicious, decadent Saber as she meets his people, participates in his customs (again, unwittingly) and learns his language. I loved Victoria because she was logical, sensible, and very, very strong (which leads to some excellent stand offs). I loved Saber because he was understanding, tender, compassionate, decisive and a fierce warrior. He loved his people with the same passion he loved Victoria, even if it was hard for him to admit at times. Altogether their love-and-seduction story was one of my favorites, especially because the plot was excellent, exciting, and somehow not overwhelming. I could not for the life of me figure out how Dodd balanced the romantic and strategic elements of her story so well – but the plot and romance were as perfectly matched as our hero and heroine. This was my first Dodd novel – and I am definitely looking forward to more.

“Sexy”ness rating: Smoldering.
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May 02, 2011 Rebecca rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: reviewed, historical-romance

Christina Dodd’s Taken by the Prince was released a few weeks ago, and I just got the chance to read it this weekend. Ms. Dodd writes historical, contemporary, and paranormal romances, and I’ve read nearly all her books. The heroine of Taken by the Prince, one of her historical novels, has a lot in common in common with yours truly: Victoria Cardiff is strong-willed, bossy, opinionated, and a real stunner. Okay, well, 3 out of 4 isn’t bad, right?
To be blunt, the premise of this novel is far-fetc...more Christina Dodd’s Taken by the Prince was released a few weeks ago, and I just got the chance to read it this weekend. Ms. Dodd writes historical, contemporary, and paranormal romances, and I’ve read nearly all her books. The heroine of Taken by the Prince, one of her historical novels, has a lot in common in common with yours truly: Victoria Cardiff is strong-willed, bossy, opinionated, and a real stunner. Okay, well, 3 out of 4 isn’t bad, right?
To be blunt, the premise of this novel is far-fetched. I can only imagine Georgette Heyer rolling in her grave, but it IS lots of fun and the characters really likeable. The hero, Saber (Raul) Lawrence, is the illegitimate son of English Viscount Grimsborough and an unnamed woman from the fictitious country of Moricadia. Moricadia is suffering under the tyranny of the de Guignard family, which unjustly overthrew the rightful heirs to the throne nearly 200 years ago. Prince Saber, sensing that the time is right, has taken full advantage of his stuffy English education and connections and is now ready to overthrow the government of Moricadia and take his place as king.
Victoria Cardiff is the friend of Saber’s half sister, Belle, and early in the novel she and the hero share a smoldering kiss at a ball. He is, naturally, an arrogant jerk, and she gets pretty steamed, particularly since her financial situation forces her to become a governess and she can’t afford any slurs on her reputation. Three years later, the prim Miss Cardiff is accompanying her employer and his family on a trip to Moricadia, where she spots Saber in the hotel. Unfortunately, she doesn’t realize that his delusions of grandeur (being a prince, etc) are in fact true, and when she makes a passing comment about said delusions, he decides that he needs to kidnap her until his revolution takes place, since he can’t have her tipping off the truly heinous, scarier than Hannibal Lector-type authorities.
This novel requires more than its share of willing suspension of disbelief, but the fantasy is so delightful I have to recommend it. Clearly Ms. Dodd has imposed 21st century characteristics upon her hero and heroine. Victoria experiences no difficulties in engaging in political debate with Saber and assists her employer with his financial work, and Saber’s willingness to listen to Victoria and acknowledge intelligence and initiative among the female revolutionaries doesn’t exactly ring true for the 19th Century (the novel is set during Queen Victoria’s reign). But the growing relationship between the two protagonists and the portrayal of how the men interact make this fantasy charming. The secondary Moricadian characters are a hoot, and Victoria’s ability to charm them over to her side makes this one of my favorite Christina Dodd historical.
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Jan 24, 2012 Fira Rosli rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I'm being such a stubborn ass woman because I insist vehemently on writing a review about this fabulous book rather then go to bed for work tomorrow (which undoubtedly will result me in having ugly eyebags).

Okay. This book had me really intrigued and totally engrossed ever since the starting of the story. I was very, very impressed with Christina Dodd's writing this time and this is also another one of her books which I could proclaimed loudly and clearly throughout the whole world, that she ha...more I'm being such a stubborn ass woman because I insist vehemently on writing a review about this fabulous book rather then go to bed for work tomorrow (which undoubtedly will result me in having ugly eyebags).

Okay. This book had me really intrigued and totally engrossed ever since the starting of the story. I was very, very impressed with Christina Dodd's writing this time and this is also another one of her books which I could proclaimed loudly and clearly throughout the whole world, that she has and always been one of my favourite authors.

I fell in love with Raul Lawrence so fast that I hardly could remember precisely when I started falling in love with him. He's kind, caring, tough, heroic and very, very skillful in many, many ways. What I like most about Raul is because he's such a repentant rogue who could seduce a woman yet thought out countless of clever strategies to save his country and people. Not to mention, his toughest assignment of all, Miss Victoria Cardiff.

Oh, I have to admit that she's quite the typical HR feminine-and-beautiful-but-innocent-yet-headstrong personality of a heroine that MOST woman would love..... and I did love her, and yes she did try my patience at times BUT I did came to love her in the end and most importantly, understand her.

I love it when she tries to be more witty or intelligent then Raul but failed every single time. She's like a mouse parrying with a wicked but very delicious cat (wait, does this metaphor makes sense or is it just me?). Anyway, Christina Dodd brought up their sad and deprived past lives, bonding them closer to one another like never before.

Oh. And how can I ever forget the methods he used to seduce her? *blush* Now I can't read or look at cravats the same way as I do to all clothings before.

I once stated that I hated public proposals but this one was really cute, fulfilling and awed. I cried at the words Raul Lawrence used to proposed to her. All in all, the ending was sweet, cheesy, tear-filled and humorous. It was perfect.

This book brought such delight, depressed, speechless, lovable and all kinds of emotions through me. I had a huge cheeky grinned on my face with teary eyes when I finished this wonderful book. I really, really recommend this fantastic book to you, HR's lovers out there because this one didn't disappoint me and it's not frequently that I give a book 5 stars. :)

P.S. Am I the only one that likes Danel, Raul's older cousin? I hate his physical appearance but oh, I love his personality. ;) (less)

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Sep 03, 2012 Rachel rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romance-novels

Prim and proper Victoria Cardiff does not believe in love. This is shocking because Victoria is, as one would guess, a woman, and women are obsessed with "true love." Her mother remarried some loser, and ever since then Victoria has been hell-bent on becoming an up-tight governess, entirely removed from anything that could tarnish her virginal reputation. Exotically handsome Raul Lawrence, aka "Saber" (guess what his signature weapon is), also doesn't believe in love because of his unhappy child...more

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Sep 13, 2011 Antica rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-fiction, romance, england, christina-dodd, fiction, heroines-i-love, heros-i-love

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I am a Christina Dodd Fan; I love all her books but mostly my favorite books that came out by her has to be the Historical Romance Genre because it the Genre I enjoy the best (Even though her Paranormal Romance is equally as good). I have to say that I enjoyed this book a lot; its sorta the sequel to her last book only you don't need to read the last one to understand what was going on with this one so it can be considered as a sequel and it can be read as a stand alone book.

I found the plot in...more I am a Christina Dodd Fan; I love all her books but mostly my favorite books that came out by her has to be the Historical Romance Genre because it the Genre I enjoy the best (Even though her Paranormal Romance is equally as good). I have to say that I enjoyed this book a lot; its sorta the sequel to her last book only you don't need to read the last one to understand what was going on with this one so it can be considered as a sequel and it can be read as a stand alone book.

I found the plot interesting as simple as it was having Saber (I will call him Saber as it is his birth name) wanting revenge and take back his family title that was stolen from another family. What I also liked that the book was just about his goals as is it about the romance and the book consisted of an equal balance between the two so Saber's goal was not just a side plot device or something that is just in the background to add a few kicks.

Saber's character was very interesting starting with the first chapter where Christina Dodd really showed us why was he as emotionally unattached as he was; the scenes that she wrote about his childhood really were amazing and done so well and it showed how much of an impact it really made throughout the book. There was the scene were he met Victoria where as soon as he say her he instantly wanted her; that had me roll my eyes due to the cliche' of the moment but then again I am not a guy so I can't really say that guys don't instantly think of that as soon as they lay eyes on a woman.

Victoria was also a strong character; I really like how strong willed she was most of the book. The book showed that she can really defend herself and not be the damsel in distress all the time despite being kidnapped several times (my favorite has to be when she actually did fire a shot at her kidnapper when he mockingly dared her to)

Overall This was a pretty good book to just kick back and relax while reading it.

Although I have to say this; I really hate the cover; most readers like a hot guy to grace the covers of their Historical Romance books and they are 85% of the time but whenever I saw this cover; I find it unimaginative and uncreative there is nothing in the cover that really stood up for me believe it or not. (less)

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Nov 20, 2011 willaful rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: someone looking for a light historical

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3.5 stars. Don’t be intimidated by that #9 above -- this is only very loosely linked to In Bed with the Duke, so you don’t have to read that first, and aren’t you the lucky one. That book and other recent Dodds were so boring I almost didn’t start this at all. But although it turned out to be pretty wallpapery and features annoying historical romance cliche #1 (view spoiler), it's still quite entertai...more

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Apr 06, 2011 Rebecca rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Apr 13, 2011 Brandi rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Victoria is the best of the Governess'. This is one bad Victorian chick with sword...and serious attitude.
Victoria is a very smart woman, who has learned early to take what life has given her and keep moving. She's not a typical D-I-D, she takes charge of her life and does not cry when things don't go her way.
When she first meets Saber, there is an immediate disdain for him (but of course, this hides another emotional reaction that she has for him.)
And Saber...well, what can be said besides tha...more

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May 22, 2012 Evie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

A fairy tale like only Christina Dodd can tell.

Raul, otherwise known as Saber, is a Prince. No... not that kind of Prince. He is an impoverished Prince. Oh but poverty only lasts until his biological father, who happens to be a Viscount, decides to relocate his illegitimate to England, where he lives.

Saber despises his father just as much as the man despises him. Yet, Raul's got no other option than to make the best of his time in England-- after all, he recognizes he can learn things he can p...more

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Sep 15, 2011 Kelly22 rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Fans of strictly good-looking bold heroes in mission!

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4.50 Stars - Regency/Historical Romance!

Taken By The Prince tells the story of a renegade prince Saber Lawrence, who wishes to gain control of his country Moricadia. He faces many obstacles in the way of his mission and fights many demons of his own. Including not falling in love with one Miss Victoria Cardiff, the girl he once saw during her very young age and who now is proving to be a very principled and beautiful obstacle in his expedition. Therefore, conditions force him to kidnap her in or...more 4.50 Stars - Regency/Historical Romance!

Taken By The Prince tells the story of a renegade prince Saber Lawrence, who wishes to gain control of his country Moricadia. He faces many obstacles in the way of his mission and fights many demons of his own. Including not falling in love with one Miss Victoria Cardiff, the girl he once saw during her very young age and who now is proving to be a very principled and beautiful obstacle in his expedition. Therefore, conditions force him to kidnap her in order to keep her mouth shut so that he can carry on with his mission. But sparks fly when Victoria proves to be a surprise for this bold hero and hence we get to read a beautiful romance story with some acceptable twists!

The spirit and vibrancy of young Saber in the first part of the book was enticing and admirable. We get to know and understand what kind of man he will be. His purpose to rescue his people and his approach to understand and accept Victoria was fundamentally portrayed in the story.

Saber happens to be a self-assured driven hero, capable enough to direct his people and Victoria. Victoria is a heroine who knows to hold her own ground and therefore earned worthy respect from both Saber and the people. She is a strong woman who was a perfect match in every turn with the proud alpha male that Saber was.

Saber was in complete control of his plans and emotions and had determined eyes on target until he came along to know Victoria. She changed his portrait of future. Victor was completely off-blown after encountering the present stabilized grown-up version of Victoria who was very much different from the timid awkward young lady that he have known from past. She bested him at every turn and turned down his offer of being his mistress with a BANG! She was the perfect heroine for the enigmatic and supremely confident Victor. But like any true alpha hero, his arrogant high-handed behavior back-fired at times in case of wining his lady love. Which is why he might have to do his fair share of groveling in the end, otherwise, there is simply no happy ending for him and his heroine!

I loved the story. It was all about a courageous alpha hero, a dauntless gallant heroin, a dynamic and vigorous plot, a blistering sensuality and assortment of cynical humor. There were impressive secondary characters and a beautiful description of the landscape and background of the setting which is bound to help the readers be ‘taken’ by the book and make the whole reading experience existent.
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Mar 25, 2013 Lover of Romance rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-romance, regency

When Victoria first meets Saber, she doesn't believe that he is a true prince planning on taking back his kingdom that was stolen away from his family. Victoria is now a governess and meets Saber again after three years of distance but her feelings for him haven't changed. Saber can't afford for his plans or his true identity to be revealed while he is planning the revolution so he takes Victoria prisoner in his castle and where some of his people are taking refuge. Victoria is the one woman tha...more

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Apr 22, 2011 Donna rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I really enjoyed this. Victoria was wonderful..intelligent and resiliant. I didn't like Raul/Saber quite as much. He was too arrogant...yes, I know that was the point, but he should have been portrayed with a little more humanity. Also, the romance was a little flat...we spent a lot more time in either Raul or Victoria's head and not enough time building the romance. Raul's family/people were just delightful. The ending was cute...I liked this a lot more than the last book in this series.

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Jun 22, 2011 Lynne Tull rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: regency-romance

This book is #9 of the Governess Brides Series. I started at the beginning when the books were more tied together. Now the only tie is that the heroine attended the School for Governesses. While this was a good story, I am thinking I am tired of being a governess. I am ready to move on to something different. I have lost interest completely. Although, I love Christina Dodd books and will read some of her other novels.

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Apr 08, 2011 Cathy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Loved this book. Set in 1830s England and the fictional kingdom of Moricadia, the governess and the prince heat up the pages. I liked the characters who were all well written. Interplay between the characters was spot-on. The closing chapters left me wanting more. I love books that make me imagine what happens to the characters after the book is closed and this one did that. I was happy to read it.

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Oct 09, 2011 Kimberly rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-romance

A fairy tale for the modern reader. Raul is not the perfect prince. He was abused as a child & has flaws that make him more human than the standard perfect prince. Victoria is a smart lady with a backbone of steel. Both characters are very likable.
The supporting cast of characters are colorful, humorous & fun to read about. This is a great romance.

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Jun 27, 2011 Kasey rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Donna

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I would have liked to give this three and a half stars. It was totally chick lit/beach read/smut but everybody goes there from time to time. The storyline was good and the characters believable but then it seemed like the author decided to sprint for the checkered flag. The conflict resolution was wayyyy to easy!

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Apr 08, 2011 Liz rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011-books

Really enjoyed Raul/Saber's story, with a heroine who seemed like a good match. He's basically the ultimate alpha male, but Victoria holds her own, and as a result, there are plenty of flying sparks.

The only issue I had was that some of the dialogue felt a little more contemporary-American than 19th-century Middle European, but it wasn't a deal breaker.

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Jul 14, 2011 Celeste rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Seriously - I love Christina Dodd! This book was everything a girl could ask for and Saber and Victoria were fabulous together. I was only sad to see the book end! :)

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Apr 10, 2011 Linda rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I didn't like it much. A big disappointment for a Christina Dodd book. I've lots of her books & love them but this was blah.
Zero chemistry between the hero & heroine with no build up to the romance. Not a book I want to reread or keep.

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Apr 12, 2011 Tawnya rated it 5 of 5 stars

Great book! I had trouble putting it down, have to admit kids and dogs were a little ignored today so that I could finish it. Once again when I think I have a favorite Christina Dodd book she releases another one to become my favorite.

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Apr 24, 2013 Crystal McFarland rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites

I will definitely be reading more of her books.This one had everything and more! Laughter, love, sadness, adventure, danger, steam to the fullest, gruesome, hardship, and more laughter! definitely one of the best romance books I've read.

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Oct 05, 2011 Kimberly rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-romance

Not the best of the captured falls for her capture romances! However, Dodd is a great writer the story just not very memorable because of the characters- Victoria is too angry and Saber too controlling.

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Apr 16, 2011 Tara rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Completely unbelievable, but so much fun to read! A bizzare tale full of exaggerated characters. The humor really holds it all together, without that element, this would have been a slog to get through.

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May 10, 2011 Ladyblue rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Excellent book and storyline. Christina Dodd manages to keep the readers interested till the end although I would've liked to see Victorias reaction to what he was going to tell her at the end.

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Apr 26, 2011 Brianna rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: adult, historical-romance-adult

So much improvement from the last one in the series, thought i would like the characters from the other novels would make an appearance in there. Without the mention of the school and Lady Buckell, i felt that this wasn't really a Governess Bride novel.

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Jun 24, 2012 Cary rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

First off this had a bit more sexual description than I like but the story was pure fantasy. I'm not sure this could even be remotely the way real life people function but then...

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Jun 09, 2011 Lynanne rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I was disappointed a bit by this book. I found it seemed to be missing the magic of other Christina Dodd's other books. I found Saber a bit to arrogant for my taste. It would have been better to see another side to his character. Would I read this book again....I don't think so.

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Aug 16, 2011 Manda rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: sold-to-used-book-store

A tad rapey in the beginning...English governess winds up kidnapped by her friend's brother...married in the woods...dunno what happened to the last ruler in the end? But smiley.

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Taken by the Prince (Governess Brides #9)

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