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published
May 1st 1994
by Avon
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Mass Market Paperback, 373 pages
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United Kingdom
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038077352X
(isbn13: 9780380773527)
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She stood at danger's threshold - then love beckoned her in.
In the shelter of her country cottage, Sara Fielding puts pen to paper to creat...more
In the shelter of her country cottage, Sara Fielding puts pen to paper to creat...more
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Readers who like emotionally scarred heroes
Great story with a very "different" kind of hero.
Derek Craven has lived through every kind of misery and debauchery imaginable which has left him so jaded that he doesn’t even know if he has any real emotions left. Enter Sara Fielding, a famous reclusive author, who decides she wants to take a walk on the wild side at his gaming hall –all in the name of research for her next book ;D
Excellent secondary characters with a special mention for Mrs Kingswood the potential mot...more
Derek Craven has lived through every kind of misery and debauchery imaginable which has left him so jaded that he doesn’t even know if he has any real emotions left. Enter Sara Fielding, a famous reclusive author, who decides she wants to take a walk on the wild side at his gaming hall –all in the name of research for her next book ;D
Excellent secondary characters with a special mention for Mrs Kingswood the potential mot...more
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Read in October, 2008
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All Lisa Kleypas fans!
WOW! I loved Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas! I would even go so far as to say it rivals my affections for Devil in Winter,(my all time fav LK book) - no easy feat for sure!
There are many trials and ups and downs Derek and Sara face throught the book; it is non-stop action from the very beginning. They have got the sweetest relationship. The chemistry between them was electrifying and I couldn't get enough of them! I was actually sad for the book to end! Very good roman...more
There are many trials and ups and downs Derek and Sara face throught the book; it is non-stop action from the very beginning. They have got the sweetest relationship. The chemistry between them was electrifying and I couldn't get enough of them! I was actually sad for the book to end! Very good roman...more
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Read in March, 2008
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Read in January, 2008
Derek Craven is one of the most beloved heroes of Lisa Kleypas, I read his story a long time ago and this month I decided it was time for a reread.
In the shelter of her country cottage, Sara Fielding puts pen to paper to create dreams. But curiosity has enticed the prim, well-bred gentlewoman out of her safe haven—and into Derek Craven's dangerous world.
A handsome, tough and tenacious Cockney, he rose from, poverty to become lord of London's most exclusive gambling house—a struggle t...more
In the shelter of her country cottage, Sara Fielding puts pen to paper to create dreams. But curiosity has enticed the prim, well-bred gentlewoman out of her safe haven—and into Derek Craven's dangerous world.
A handsome, tough and tenacious Cockney, he rose from, poverty to become lord of London's most exclusive gambling house—a struggle t...more
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Read in December, 2007
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Derek Craven grew up in the streets surrounded by the lowest kind, doing anything he could to survive another day, now he is one of the wealthiest men in London, owner of the biggest gaming hell in the area, Craven's, attended only by the best of the best. While growing up, Derek was humiliated and scorned by the very men that today patronise his club and go to him asking for money, not knowing that behind their backs Derek sleeps with their wives and collects their secrets. Due to his past, Der...more
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading the story of Sara, a simple country maid who is also a published author, and Derek, the scandalous owner of a very successful gambling club.
After Sara saves his life, Derek reluctantly agrees to allow her to visit his club to further her research for her latest novel - as long as she agrees to stay out of his way! Needless to say, Sara's is a much noticed presence as her sweet, charming ways manage to captivate the staff...and Derek.
This is a beautiful story w...more
After Sara saves his life, Derek reluctantly agrees to allow her to visit his club to further her research for her latest novel - as long as she agrees to stay out of his way! Needless to say, Sara's is a much noticed presence as her sweet, charming ways manage to captivate the staff...and Derek.
This is a beautiful story w...more
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Kleypas's romances are interesting, especially because she varies the plot structure some. I read romance for escape.
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Read in September, 2008
Sara and Derek come from very different worlds. One chance encounter will connect them forever. Even though Sara is from the country and well-bred she has a wild side. That is where Derek comes in to play. He is the one person who can fulfill all of her dangerous fantasies. It was most interesting to see this very bad boy fall for the very proper country maid. The love they felt for each other came off every page. Another great page turner.
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I love this book. It has all of the wonderful stereotypes that a romance novel should have... a brooding, damaged hero, an independent but naive heroine. I like opening a book and knowing what I am going to get from certain authors. Kleypas has a way of tweaking the stereotypes and finding new depth of emotion for her characters. However, I do like her historicals ten times more than her moderns.
Read in May, 2008
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I have a generally positive impression of this book. The plot as I recall involves a social realist woman writer who comes to live in a gambling hall to conduct research. Then she falls in love in the usual way with the manager of the hall, who has led a scandalous sort of life. A very classic romance novel plot twist near the end.
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Boring book. Seriously, I could read this under heavy medication and not be mentally challenged to keep up with the storyline. How is it that others on this website are rating it 5 stars?
This book reminded me of what I read in Jr. High. That was a long time ago, folks!
I will steer clear of this author in the future.
Carole
This book reminded me of what I read in Jr. High. That was a long time ago, folks!
I will steer clear of this author in the future.
Carole
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i just love this book, i find derek raven very appealing plus the personalities of sarah and derek clashing together makes a beutiful love story. I also like the way Ms. lisa kleypas wrote the passionate sides of the book, very romantic. I have read this book a couple of times and i will never get tired reading it.
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This book is a beautiful love story. Derek Craven is a self-made man who is not interested in love, and certainly not with a sheltered provincial spinster like Sara. But when he falls for her, he falls hard. I adore Derek, and he's one of my all-time favorite heroes. I love Sara as well.
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Read in May, 2008
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Kristie J, KatieBabs, CJ, recommends it for: historical romance lovers, Lisa Kleypas lovers
Derek is one of my favorite heroes I really enjoyed this book. It is a must read for anyone who desires a historical romance with a sigh worthy HEA. The characters Ms. Kleypas draws are wonderfully flawed I loved them all but Derek takes the cake!
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Read in March, 2004
This is the book that i measure all romances by. Derek is the sexiest hero ever and sarah is more than a match for him. I can't recommend this book highly enough. Lisa Kleypas at her very best.
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Read in October, 2008
I was pleased to find a book by LK that I hadn't read and to top it off...I REALLY LIKED IT! It kept me interested and I read in in like a day. Good one...loves Derek and Sara
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Read in March, 2008
Another very enjoyable Lisa Kleypas book. I'm really liking her stuff. Great and unusual hero, unusual heroine. I liked the link to Lily Lawson, the heroine of another Kleypas book.
Read in December, 2007
This novel merits a prime spot on my swept away shelf. I loved reading about fearless Sara and tormented Derek on their path to love. Great read.
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I started reading her books not long ago and now I've started on her back list.
I'm not done with this book yet, but so far it is amazing!
I'm not done with this book yet, but so far it is amazing!
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My very favorite book by Lisa Kleypas, possibly my favorite modern romance. A must read for any historical romance lover.
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