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Every Breath You Take (Second Opportunities #4)
Unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and riveting suspense: These are the trademarks of beloved author Judith McNaught. With millions of devoted fans and ten New York Times bestsellers to date, McNaught is a writer whose work just gets better with each new novel–and Every Breath You Take is the book readers have been waiting for. Returning to the lavish Chicago sett...more
Paperback, 496 pages
Published
September 26th 2006
by Ballantine Books
(first published December 27th 2005)
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I read it in one night. It's JM's usual story. Girl meets Uber-wealthy Alpha Male, falls in love, than something happens to make one or both think the other has betrayed them and they separate, only to come together in the end realizing how stupid and wrong about the other they were.
Yes, it was exactly like Perfect and Paradise by this author, in fact the heroes and heroines from those two novels make an appearance, and though I enjoyed EBYT, the fact that it was exactly like her others causes a...more
Yes, it was exactly like Perfect and Paradise by this author, in fact the heroes and heroines from those two novels make an appearance, and though I enjoyed EBYT, the fact that it was exactly like her others causes a...more
Narrated by Laura Dean
A fabulously wealthy hero (self-made of course) and a humble yet gorgeous woman meet for the first time on a tropical island and share a romance unaware that they are connected in numerous ways back in Chicago. It’s typical McNaught (and I am a definite fan) which means there is a Big Misunderstanding – this one huge. In print, this misunderstanding lasts for a good portion of the book since there is a long separation of the characters. However in the abridged audio format,...more
A fabulously wealthy hero (self-made of course) and a humble yet gorgeous woman meet for the first time on a tropical island and share a romance unaware that they are connected in numerous ways back in Chicago. It’s typical McNaught (and I am a definite fan) which means there is a Big Misunderstanding – this one huge. In print, this misunderstanding lasts for a good portion of the book since there is a long separation of the characters. However in the abridged audio format,...more
After reading Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught and really liking it, I thought I'd try another of her books that I happen to come across in the library.
First of all, I'm a bit embarrassed to add it to my shelf because of the chagrin-worthy cover. Could it be any more raunchy? LOL.
Secondly, I didn't really care for this book as the storyline was very disorganized, and I don't think the author could decide what she wanted the novel to be about, so she dumped in a hodge-podge of ingredients t...more
First of all, I'm a bit embarrassed to add it to my shelf because of the chagrin-worthy cover. Could it be any more raunchy? LOL.
Secondly, I didn't really care for this book as the storyline was very disorganized, and I don't think the author could decide what she wanted the novel to be about, so she dumped in a hodge-podge of ingredients t...more
This book is beyond crap. And I don't mind good crap! This one, however, is so bloody identical to Perfect, it's almost as though she plagiarized her own work. I was literally predicting scenes and plot twists and was always right! She pretty much just took Perfect and changed the details such as names, settings and appearances. Otherwise, it's the exact same story with the exact same structure!
I guess when you come out with a book a year, it's bound to happen. Maybe an assistant wrote it for he...more
I guess when you come out with a book a year, it's bound to happen. Maybe an assistant wrote it for he...more
I read this last April, I think, and really enjoyed it. Judith McNaught was my favorite author for many years. I stopped reading her and didn't even know she had a new book out. Well, new compared to her classics that I read back in the day, almost 20 years ago. So I found this at a used bookstore and voila, the magic of McNaught caught me up.
This is a very different setting for her. Much of the book takes place at a tropical beach setting and some in Chicago. I loved the beach part - so beauti...more
This is a very different setting for her. Much of the book takes place at a tropical beach setting and some in Chicago. I loved the beach part - so beauti...more
Oct 03, 2011
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I've been in a nasty reading funk. So what do I do to get myself out of it? Re-read!
It's been years since I read this book. I recall liking it the first time around, but not loving it. I think that's because I read the hardcover version, which is missing some key scenes. The paperback, which I always enjoy more, has quite a few deleted scenes along with some bonus material. If you're going to read it, I highly recommend you read the paperback. The blurb is misleading.
Kate is dealing with the dea...more
It's been years since I read this book. I recall liking it the first time around, but not loving it. I think that's because I read the hardcover version, which is missing some key scenes. The paperback, which I always enjoy more, has quite a few deleted scenes along with some bonus material. If you're going to read it, I highly recommend you read the paperback. The blurb is misleading.
Kate is dealing with the dea...more
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There was suspense and frustration while reading the book but it was still a good story. The ending was happy.
I understand the author had to rush to make the publication deadline in the initial book. As a result, she did not provide enough details about Mitchell's feelings toward the end and Kate's, Danny's and Mitchell's new relationships together at the end. I understand that a Special Edition of this story was later published which added these kinds of details, but I did not read it.
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I understand the author had to rush to make the publication deadline in the initial book. As a result, she did not provide enough details about Mitchell's feelings toward the end and Kate's, Danny's and Mitchell's new relationships together at the end. I understand that a Special Edition of this story was later published which added these kinds of details, but I did not read it.
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Not the best JM novel. Many of the explanations of what is happening in the story comes from the undercover cops that are observing the main characters. I like knowing more of the main characters POV than feeling like an observer.
Some of the things I liked:
I fet his story was plausible and heartbreaking. I liked that her story came out as she told him things about her life.
I liked that she was not 'quick' to give in to him as in most romances.
However, after the 'big misunderstanding' there is...more
Some of the things I liked:
I fet his story was plausible and heartbreaking. I liked that her story came out as she told him things about her life.
I liked that she was not 'quick' to give in to him as in most romances.
However, after the 'big misunderstanding' there is...more
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Every Breath You Take is a romantic suspense that balance both suspense and romance well to create intrigue and interest.
What was not surprising and what I consider as one of McNaught's trademark is the chemistry and emotional intensity she evokes between the two main characters and their impending love story. The romantic relationship usually involves a force of emotions that reader cannot help being attuned to. McNaught accomplishes this by focusing on the nuances; the character's feelings an...more
What was not surprising and what I consider as one of McNaught's trademark is the chemistry and emotional intensity she evokes between the two main characters and their impending love story. The romantic relationship usually involves a force of emotions that reader cannot help being attuned to. McNaught accomplishes this by focusing on the nuances; the character's feelings an...more
It is worth noting that opinions of books can be swayed by the things one has read recently, and recently I have read some pretty mediocre romance novels. Reading this reminded me why Judith McNaught is a master of romance and even though from a purely objective standpoint, this is not her best novel, I enjoyed it a great deal.
Judith McNaught gives us characters. The thing that I think some authors miss is the stories are about people. It is particularly mind-boggling that romance authors forget...more
Judith McNaught gives us characters. The thing that I think some authors miss is the stories are about people. It is particularly mind-boggling that romance authors forget...more
I picked this book up with no expectations other than maybe, MAYBE having found a good mystery/romance novel to read. But to my surprise (and thinking back, I shouldn't have been that surprised), I found this book to be absolute BS.
The characters are NOT unforgettable. You can't get more cliche than this - a sexy, gorgeous guy with shoulders 'that seemed a yard wide' (kill me now geez) and a sexy, gorgeous girl who doesn't know she's sexy and gorgeous. Also, one has a sad past and one's father...more
The characters are NOT unforgettable. You can't get more cliche than this - a sexy, gorgeous guy with shoulders 'that seemed a yard wide' (kill me now geez) and a sexy, gorgeous girl who doesn't know she's sexy and gorgeous. Also, one has a sad past and one's father...more
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Sometimes you read a book's blurb and can't help but ask yourself, "Did we read the same book?" The title should have clued me in. Any romance named after a song about a creepy stalker is...sketchy.
Every Breath You Take started out strongly and quickly deteriorated with the introduction of our bland protagonist, Kate Donovan, a woman so beautiful that a bunch of rich teenagers keep buying her rounds of drinks until she tells them to st...more
Sometimes you read a book's blurb and can't help but ask yourself, "Did we read the same book?" The title should have clued me in. Any romance named after a song about a creepy stalker is...sketchy.
Every Breath You Take started out strongly and quickly deteriorated with the introduction of our bland protagonist, Kate Donovan, a woman so beautiful that a bunch of rich teenagers keep buying her rounds of drinks until she tells them to st...more
Kate Donovan is devastated at the death of her father. So when mere days after he's died her boyfriend of the last four years suggests that a trip to Anguilla will help cure the headaches she can't seem to conquer she agrees. Little does Kate know that he's going to be called back to Chicago the very day they arrive. She accepts his offer to stay and relax a bit.
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She has a relaxing few days until she meets the most gorgeous man she's ever seen - Mitchell Wyat...more
Click on the cover to buy it at BN.com
She has a relaxing few days until she meets the most gorgeous man she's ever seen - Mitchell Wyat...more
Like all other JM books Every breath you take was awesome:) I was quite disappointed in the ending....where i thought that everything was rushed. But i enjoyed the story very much...i loved how Mitchell and Kate met and how they instantly clicked. They both have such amazing chemistry between them that makes there relationship seem very special. The father-son relationship between Daniel and Mitchell, who didn't even want kids but was completely mesmerized by his son, was very cute. I love Mitch...more
OK, I was lurking in NZ with no free internet access but I bring my laptop with me. Surprisingly, I found this e-book tucked in the folders, and I started reading it since I am into McNaught's nowadays.
Kate & Mitchelle are two strangers were their worlds collided when Mitchelle met Kate when he was on holiday. Despite their brief acquaintance, they fell in love but misunderstandings made the gap between them ran to 3 years.
The story were set in such a dramatic pace but halfway through it we...more
Kate & Mitchelle are two strangers were their worlds collided when Mitchelle met Kate when he was on holiday. Despite their brief acquaintance, they fell in love but misunderstandings made the gap between them ran to 3 years.
The story were set in such a dramatic pace but halfway through it we...more
In the words of Lisa Simpson ... meh. It was okay. It kept me turning the pages.
I only rated this three stars because I was disappointed with it. Judith McNaught is such a fantastic writer of stories where people fall in love. When she's on her A game, she'll make you giggle, sigh, and jump for joy repeatedly. Despite her reliance on "tell" rather than "show," her tendency to date her work with long and drawn out descriptions of fashion and technology, and her cheesy dialogue and even cheesier r...more
I only rated this three stars because I was disappointed with it. Judith McNaught is such a fantastic writer of stories where people fall in love. When she's on her A game, she'll make you giggle, sigh, and jump for joy repeatedly. Despite her reliance on "tell" rather than "show," her tendency to date her work with long and drawn out descriptions of fashion and technology, and her cheesy dialogue and even cheesier r...more
A little predicable and definitely too tawdry for my tastes. In the first half (or more) of the book Kate Donovan falls for rich-playboy Mitchell Wyatt, despite being engaged to a lawyer bent on destroying Mitchell. The second half is much more interesting and only partially related to the first half.
I found some of it a little too perfect - everyone had all the money they could want, private jets, highly successful businesses and never worried about what other people thought of them (perhat s w...more
I found some of it a little too perfect - everyone had all the money they could want, private jets, highly successful businesses and never worried about what other people thought of them (perhat s w...more
I normally love Judith McNaught. However, this was not a book that I could fall in love with. Somehow, it never fully captured me as a reader or lured me into the story. I know that most romance novels contain the element of magic (not literally) and having the unbelievable become believable. But again, this novel didn't quite work for me. I didn't think Kate was strong enough of a heroine (though I do think McNaught did capture how deeply heartbreak can affect one's life). Mitchell wasn't likea...more
Every Breath You Take was a nice story and I really liked it.
I liked that this story wasn’t about constant miscommunications between the two main characters but rather just one error in judgment. I find one error a whole lot less frustrating than a whole bunch of communication breakdowns.
I really like that with each book, Judith McNaught brings back previously loved characters. I love being able to get little updates from Matt and Meredith and Zack and Julie. Since I really loved Paradise and...more
I liked that this story wasn’t about constant miscommunications between the two main characters but rather just one error in judgment. I find one error a whole lot less frustrating than a whole bunch of communication breakdowns.
I really like that with each book, Judith McNaught brings back previously loved characters. I love being able to get little updates from Matt and Meredith and Zack and Julie. Since I really loved Paradise and...more
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I copied this review from someone else but it is soo true "This is a cheesy grocery-store-novel, and I am embarrassed to add it to my list. But I am being honest and I am reading this book, and the story is actually kind of cute, except how it is about rich people who are rich with their richness and such. And it is lame, too." But is easy to read on the T to work and since I started it I had to finish
First off I'll say that I'd heard so many good things about Ms. McNaught's books that I was really looking forward to Every Breath You Take (EBYT). FYI - this happened to be my very first Judith McNaught book.
Now, I have been for several years been reading across many different genres (suspense, thriller, erotica, romance, etc.) so when I scanned the EBYT jacket the book's storyline called out to me. Unfortunately, the outline made the book sound more interesting than it really was.
I like severa...more
Now, I have been for several years been reading across many different genres (suspense, thriller, erotica, romance, etc.) so when I scanned the EBYT jacket the book's storyline called out to me. Unfortunately, the outline made the book sound more interesting than it really was.
I like severa...more
I love this book. This has been added to my list of most romantic love stories of all time...:) when I have reached the middle part, I was hesitant to continue reading it because I don't want to read the hard part.. I mean The part when Mitchell and Kate were bound to leave the island. That part is when everything becomes too complicated because of William's murder case. But I find the story refreshing and truly romantic. Until now, it gives me goosebumps when I recall the love Mitchell has for...more
Judith McNaught is a decent author, but this book left me wanting...
It seemed she was meeting a publishing deadline, because near the end the story changed for the worst. Time accelerated in a bad way.
The story began alright, and led the reader steadily along....However near the most critical part of the resolution, the points of view changed. Instead of hearing from the 2 main romantic leads, you got to hear about it from other strangers,that the reader doesent know or care about.
Really, do I w...more
It seemed she was meeting a publishing deadline, because near the end the story changed for the worst. Time accelerated in a bad way.
The story began alright, and led the reader steadily along....However near the most critical part of the resolution, the points of view changed. Instead of hearing from the 2 main romantic leads, you got to hear about it from other strangers,that the reader doesent know or care about.
Really, do I w...more
I really enjoyed this book and i don't normally read books set in current times, not romance anyway I'm more of a historic romance kinda girl or fantasy. That being said, this book was really good to me. The characters were vibrant and full of emotion. The man was sexy, even if he was a bit of a cocky asshole and the woman I could really relate to. Her feelings of despair, her lack of trust, the whole emotional roller coaster really touched me on a personal level.
The authors way of writing was...more
The authors way of writing was...more
I desperately wanted it to be good. It wasn't because it had so many nuisances. Is it a love story, no really, is it? OK, it is. Is one mystery factor not enough, no? OK.
See, this book is real Judith McNaught just it had freckles of those perfection that she wrote during the 80s and which are the pinnacle of the contemporary and historical genre. So when you find that gold mine, it's very distracting and disappointing that you feel that wave of greatness coming, it's there somewhere, just it's...more
See, this book is real Judith McNaught just it had freckles of those perfection that she wrote during the 80s and which are the pinnacle of the contemporary and historical genre. So when you find that gold mine, it's very distracting and disappointing that you feel that wave of greatness coming, it's there somewhere, just it's...more
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Well this book is a romantic book. I enjoyed reading it and connected to Mitchell even though he is not like me at all but I do like guys who have different sides to them than what you expect. I enjoyed the first part of the book very much but I had a problem with the second part. The time changes all of a sudden without a warning. Another thing that I had an issue with is that the suspence wasn't that good, I felt it was a more...more
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Well this book is a romantic book. I enjoyed reading it and connected to Mitchell even though he is not like me at all but I do like guys who have different sides to them than what you expect. I enjoyed the first part of the book very much but I had a problem with the second part. The time changes all of a sudden without a warning. Another thing that I had an issue with is that the suspence wasn't that good, I felt it was a more...more
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Judith McNaught is a bestselling author of over a dozen historical and contemporary romance novels, with 30 million copies of her works in print. She was also the first female executive producer at a CBS radio station. McNaught is credited with inventing the modern Regency Historical romance subgenre.
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