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Lost Lady (James River Trilogy #2)
Jude Deveraux touches the heart with this captivating novel of unexpected passion, adventure, and second chances.
Lost Lady
Forsaken by her guardian and narrowly escaping marriage to a money-hungry suitor, Regan flees Weston Manor, the only home she's ever known, determined to rule her own destiny. When Travis Stanford, a big, rugged American, finds Regan on London's docks...more
Forsaken by her guardian and narrowly escaping marriage to a money-hungry suitor, Regan flees Weston Manor, the only home she's ever known, determined to rule her own destiny. When Travis Stanford, a big, rugged American, finds Regan on London's docks...more
Paperback, 352 pages
Published
July 1st 1991
by Pocket Books
(first published 1985)
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I thoroughly enjoyed this one! I find Jude Deveraux to be a bit hit and miss, but when she hits, the nails it.
I'm not sure what drew me to Reagan, the heroine. At the beginning of the book she was helpless and naive. Forced out of her uncle's house after learning that the man she loved only wanted her for her money and refusing to marry him, she finds herself on the docks, where in the real world she would have been gang raped. Luckily, this is the world of romantic fantasy, where she runs stra...more
I'm not sure what drew me to Reagan, the heroine. At the beginning of the book she was helpless and naive. Forced out of her uncle's house after learning that the man she loved only wanted her for her money and refusing to marry him, she finds herself on the docks, where in the real world she would have been gang raped. Luckily, this is the world of romantic fantasy, where she runs stra...more
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Regan Weston has led a sheltered life. Orphaned at a young age, she's spent the majority of her seventeen years locked away in her Uncle's deteriorating house. She fancies herself in love with an English gentleman, Farrel, to whom she's engaged to. One night, not long before her wedding, she hears that the only reason Farrel is marrying her is for her money that her parents had left her and that her uncle despises her and will receive some of the money due to an agreement he's worked out with Ba...more
This would have been a much better story if Regan wasn't so immature, ignorant and ungrateful. I was hoping by the end of the book she would improve but she didn't. I could have felt sympathy for the way Travis used her if the way she acted hadn't been so idiotic. I mean Travis raped her (even if it was more of a mistake than a willful disregard of her feelings) but she never got really upset about it just angry and almost happily went to bed with him the next night. Her lack of response, made i...more
I dont even know why I like this book so God damn much. So much in fact, that it must be my all time fav Jude Deveraux book, and I reread it every few years.
I must warn you, this book has rape and I don't mean one of those forced seduction kind but the really painful, crying kind. Y'know those emotionally painful scenes you find yourself cringing from, that kind of rape scene. You will want to smack the big jerk for hurting this delicate girl, and yes, she's a "girl" and not a woman. I'm sure...more
I must warn you, this book has rape and I don't mean one of those forced seduction kind but the really painful, crying kind. Y'know those emotionally painful scenes you find yourself cringing from, that kind of rape scene. You will want to smack the big jerk for hurting this delicate girl, and yes, she's a "girl" and not a woman. I'm sure...more
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WOW!! This 2nd book in the James River trilogy outdid the storyline of the first. If there were 6 stars, it would get it! The author's tale seems more believeable in this book; however, I just can't seem to understand completely why she gave over to these "new sensations and feelings" when she had never even been touched before, but then again, maybe that is why. In fact, Regan says that she thought she was captivated by him because he was the first to show any love or affection for her in her l...more
In high school, I shamefully admitt I read A LOT of romance novels. To this day, I'm not sure why it took me so long to figure out that the plot was basically the same. And, yes, Fabio was on the cover of almost all of these books often with shirt brazenly open and long locks aflowin' while some busty lady clung to his leg. :D
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I think I'm going to rate this book as my upper limit for tolerance of crazysauce. I was entertained, and I didn't fling the book across the room, but I did get to the bit with the elephant and then think, ok, this is probably going too far.
Learning to tightrope walk in three days, though, perfectly plausible.
Learning to tightrope walk in three days, though, perfectly plausible.
Refreshing romance with most of plot taking place in colonial America. Active and interesting plot which moves along at a decent pace. Basic romance theme, but still done with interesting characters. It was enjoyable as a slightly above average romance. Good for a one-time read.
I love how the characters in this book cross over into the other two books. It really gives the reader a chance to get to know the characters. Deveraux does that in a lot of her books (the Montgomery family and the Taggarts for example) and I love that because I really feel connected.
This "James River" series has been fun but does not compare to the Montgomery Series. This is the second book and I enjoyed it more than the first book. I did not care much for the first half of the book but really liked the second half. These James River men are not my favorite. Regardless...always fun reads.
Travis Stanford & Regan Weston
Heiress runs away and won't tell her rescuer who she is so he sails back to America with her. She gets pregnant and marries. She's scared and runs away. Four years later she's built up a town.
Heiress runs away and won't tell her rescuer who she is so he sails back to America with her. She gets pregnant and marries. She's scared and runs away. Four years later she's built up a town.
I'm glad I finished this book... I was sorely tempted to put it down. Both of the characters were awful (Regan was a whiny child and Travis was an overbearing brute), but over time, both matured and became better people.
The first half of this book is somewhat annoying. The heroine is a naive sheltered 17 year old, who is constantly crying. She becomes strong and independent, but it takes a loooooong time.
Awesome second installment to the first book! it's definitely worth the time and if your anything like me and you are Jude's biggest fan you will def love this book!
I love Jude Deveraux's books because they are quick, fun and easy romances novels that can help you escape for the afternoon.
The second book in the James River series by Jude Deveraux. English heiress Regan Weston runs away and ends up on the docks and nearing being raped. But she is rescued by American Travis Stanford. When she refuses to say who she is he ends up taking her to America with him.
I love most of Jude Deveraux's historical romances and I do like this one but it wasn't up to par with her other ones. I blame it on the characters. I don't think they really grabbed me like some of them do. It was just a fair...more
I love most of Jude Deveraux's historical romances and I do like this one but it wasn't up to par with her other ones. I blame it on the characters. I don't think they really grabbed me like some of them do. It was just a fair...more
Love all of Jude's books! Another great one!
Im always surprised by how much I love deveraux's works. I love them soooo much. Sure the leading lady is a little dumb sometimes but its understandable seeing how she has been kept away from the world. Deveraux always counter balances everything perfectly. I even loved how the story jumped ahead four years allowing Regan to grow up. The only part that I didnt like was the over the top proposal done by travis. But i loved Travis sooo much that even his super cheesy impossible proposal didnt turn...more
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Mar 24, 2008
Kathleen Spiker
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
everyone
Recommended to Kathleen by:
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Its the perfect story about two lovers who lose each other and find each other years later. It is aso the true way that a woman in that time gets chances to prove herself to the household that she can run it, and what happens when things go horribly wrong. IT also proves that love conquers all. This is a good book by all accounts. This is one of my fav books by her.
2nd in a series...loved this one as well as the other 2!
Jun 16, 2013
Tiera Clancy
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Shirley Quinn
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Jude Gilliam was born September 20, 1947 in Fairdale, Kentucky. She has a large extended family, and is the elder sister of four brothers. She attended Murray State University and received a degree in Art. In 1967, Jude married and took her husband's surname of White, but four years later they divorced. For years, she worked as 5th-grade teacher.
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