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An Affair to Remember (Talisman Ring #1)
by
Karen Hawkins (Goodreads Author)
Saddled with five unruly orphans, the Earl of Greyley, Anthony Elliot, is at his wits' end. Unfortunately, the only person willing to deal with the adorable little terrors is Anna Thraxton, governess "extraordinaire" --- and the one woman Anthony can't abide. She's too outspoken, too opinionated, and far too beautiful for his peace of mind. A woman should be meek and mild...more
Paperback, 372 pages
Published
August 2002
by Avon Books
(first published January 1st 2002)
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An Affair To Remember by Karen Hawkins
This is part of the St. Johns' brothers series. My two favorites of this series are An Affair To Remember (Anthony's story), and Lady In Red (Marcus' story). Usually, families of naughty children can become rather irritating in a romance novel. The scene of this book in which Anna, a governess, meets the five unruly children Anthony has recently "inherited" makes you wonder how the hell she is going to win them over. Well, Hawkins does an extraordinarily goo...more
This is part of the St. Johns' brothers series. My two favorites of this series are An Affair To Remember (Anthony's story), and Lady In Red (Marcus' story). Usually, families of naughty children can become rather irritating in a romance novel. The scene of this book in which Anna, a governess, meets the five unruly children Anthony has recently "inherited" makes you wonder how the hell she is going to win them over. Well, Hawkins does an extraordinarily goo...more
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Sometimes in romance, a book with many characters can get lost and a bit overwhelming. However, I really enjoyed such a large "cast" in this book. There are 5 quirky kids, an evil grandma and a meddling jolly grandpa. The plot, the earl falling for the governess, has been used many times, however, the details make this work for me. Frist, the governess had equal footing, as someone who once moved in the earl's social circle then became impoverished and had to go to work. She still had her grandf...more
Dai doveri della famiglia alle passioni del talamo
"Infine, a mio cugino Anthony Elliot, conte di Greyley, lascio la cura di tutti e cinque i miei amati figli."
Un silenzio totale e attonito seguì alle parole del notaio. Un silenzio che proseguì e aumentò, sottolineato solo dal fruscio del rigido tessuto nero da lutto mentre tutti i presenti giravano la testa verso il fondo della stanza dove il conte di Greyley era seduto su una poltrona, le gambe allungate davanti a sé, le mani ficcate nelle tas...more
"Infine, a mio cugino Anthony Elliot, conte di Greyley, lascio la cura di tutti e cinque i miei amati figli."
Un silenzio totale e attonito seguì alle parole del notaio. Un silenzio che proseguì e aumentò, sottolineato solo dal fruscio del rigido tessuto nero da lutto mentre tutti i presenti giravano la testa verso il fondo della stanza dove il conte di Greyley era seduto su una poltrona, le gambe allungate davanti a sé, le mani ficcate nelle tas...more
The Elliot family has always had a bad reputation, that is until 17 year old Anthony Elliot, who was raised by the St. John family took over the family in his position as the Earl of Greyley. In his cousins will, Anthony becomes guardian of 5 very spoiled and unruly children who could put previous generations to shame. Anthony is determined to give them a different life. After going through several governesses, he finally takes his sister's advice and goes to the best governess London has to off...more
The storyline was (predictable but) ok. I guess I read this to take a break from mysteries. It was pleasant enough but the characters were rather thin. Their whole development was in their reputations. They were what they were because she said so. Mischievious, domineering, irresponsible...but little example was given to support the acusations. The children did some naughty things, but they went from "devil spawn" to angels with little for the reader to go on except being told they were better....more
I love Karen Hawkins books. She is a great author and her books are always an enjoyable read. "An Affair to Remember" was just one of those books. Our heroine, Anna, is a very special governess in high demand. She is able to work with difficult children with great results. Lord Greyley, a bachelor, has just become guardian to five children all of whom are considered to be holy-terrors. They have run off many governesses due to their horrid behavior. Enter Anna! She quickly wins the children's he...more
This book is the beginning of the St. John Talisman Ring series and is a spin-off from the Julia series. The last book in the Julia series is about Sara St. John who is the half sister of Anthony Elliot in "An Affair to Remember" and sister to the St. John brothers. The first book in the series is a fun book to read and seemed more "real" to me. Anthony and Anna have had some chemistry going on with each other since they met. Anna and Sara, his half-sister, are best friends. Then, through circum...more
Absolutely nothing to remember! Started low and ended worse. I like the children part. Also the Charlotte/Rupid part even when it was made incredible cheesy.
Seems the author is thinking her readers are stupid. The heroine is an independent and strong character, most times at least. The hero is an ogre and I never understood she fell for him. He not even tried to change when it came to his pleasures. Sorry, but someone who cares so little of the feelings and life (sorry Mrs. Hawkins, that is REGE...more
Seems the author is thinking her readers are stupid. The heroine is an independent and strong character, most times at least. The hero is an ogre and I never understood she fell for him. He not even tried to change when it came to his pleasures. Sorry, but someone who cares so little of the feelings and life (sorry Mrs. Hawkins, that is REGE...more
Entertaining book with good dialogue and interesting characters, but Anthony's continued insistence that Anna would end up in his bed and then live as his mistress made it hard for me to truly like him. This man supposedly has so much honor that he won't break an engagement, yet he wants Anna to give up all of hers. Early in the book, he states that his sister (who is Anna's best friend) would be upset if Anna didn't eat dinner with the family despite her position as a governess, but he isn't co...more
Embarrassed to say that I have been following Karen Hawkins on FB for quite some time, but up until this novel, I had only read her contributions to the Lady Whistledown anthologies...I will be rectifying that immediately! I downloaded this title on a whim and the writing, humor and the NORMALITY of the story have almost created an obsession for the remainder of her novels! I liked the fact that the heroine of the story had baggage, but didn't allow it to define or limit her. Strong male charact...more
Very, very disappointed. I was expecting so much from Anthony. But he let me down completely. Firstly, he is bent on proving he is not a St. John, but an Elliot. I think its very insulting to that step father who took him in and raised him like his son. And if Elliot was a good family, I would have understood his desire to emulate them. On one hand he tries to improve the entire clan and on the other, he wallows in his own despair of being an Elliot. I found the struggle in him, very uninteresti...more
Pleasant and fun but also sevearl inconsistencies in hero's characterization. He's proud and arrogant - wants to make her his mistress - yet rigid re. propriety and sees nothing with seducing a woman of quality. At end he claims she went wrong when he is the one who never listens nor gives reader much indicatin that he wants to end the engagement.
i really enjoyed this book. if i didn't have to sleep, i would have finished it in one sitting. anyway, the hero was an earl who always got his way and he got taken down a peg by a sassy, outspoken (aka bigmouthed) governess. i stay away from stories with tots and orphans and children, but i really liked how the author included the kids into the story.
In terms of the type of historical romance genre, this one was spot on for me. Humerous with an interesting hero and heroine and a situation that was just real enough to be believable but still enjoyable. A stuffy Earl and a hilarious governess formerly of socienty combine to make this one delightful enough of a read for me to seek out the next.
This was a re-read that I always used to love. For some reason though, this time the book fell a little flat. The interaction between Anna and the kids was great and I loved how Anna managed to get her revenge on the little brats. What was strange was the fact that Anna was trying to help Anthony's fiancee improve herself for him; it seemed "too good" of Anna to be doing this.
Started off really strong, with great sparks between the H&H, wonderful supporting characters, and some highly enjoyable laugh-out-loud moments ... I hate it when authors feel like they have to add in secondary potential love interests and just try to complicate matters as much as possible, including misunderstandings, things unspoken, false assumptions, etc. This was NOT one of those *BIG MISUNDERSTANDING* book, but the second half / last third of the book kind of had me gritting my teeth a...more
Apr 10, 2013
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Dear Diary - My BFFs brother, my employer, kissed me and made me see stars - right there on his desk! And then he offered to make me his mistress. What am I to do? *groan*
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By far this was my favorite in this series I simply adored Anthony. Once I started reading it I just couldn't put it down. And I really love a heroine who can stand up for herself. Kudos Ms Hawkings, Kudos :)
a must read for all romance buffs...excellent characterization. It may not sound an uncommon plot but the scenarios are very different and the way the author has written is very fresh. You'll not regret it.
It was a good first start for a series and I enjoyed it. However, browsing through the rest of the books, I wasn't excited or interested, except maybe for the last book. We'll see...
The best part of this book is the developing relationship between the Earl of Greyley's adopted wards and their new governess, Anna Thraxton. Given that this is a romance, I'm not sure that that's a good thing.
I loved it!!! great story !! i want to read it over and over again the ending was very well done and i laughed, it was a joy 10/10 i cant wiat to get my hands on the next book in this series !
This is a delightful book with humor, likeable characters, and an engaging story line. It is a fun book to read.
Was excited to read this story after meeting these charaters in the Seduction of Sara. This book is very cute.
Anna Thraxton, governess extraordinaire, is the only one who can help the Earl of Greyley who has just become the guardian to five young menaces who have already managed to run off several nannies. But Anthony doesn't want Anna to come. Though she is a nanny, her family is good ton and she is a good friend to Anthony's sister. He's also super attracted to her. Of course, Anthony has to get married and he's already picked out his future bride. She is not Anna. Anna is too loud, too brash, and too...more
Typical Karen Hawkin's books..
If you like to read a light and funny story, this book will be good..
If you like to read a light and funny story, this book will be good..
Enjoyed the book a lot, though would love to have had more about the kids. :)
the story was tidily wrapped up with an HEA. not a memorable book.
Flach aber unterhaltsam, es lebe Fraukes Erbe! ;)
Very good I loved Anna's grandfather.
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Karen Hawkins is an award winning New York Times and USA Today best selling author of historical and contemporary romance. She writes full time from her home in Florida while consuming copious quantities of Diet Coke and surrounded by two very large rescue dogs and one very cranky rescue cat.
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