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The Heir (Reid Family #1)
The many wondrous gifts of Johanna Lindsey—her fiery and endearing characters, her enthralling stories, her ingenious blending of passion, wit, and emotion—are all on glorious display in this unforgettable tale about an unwanted title and an unexpected love.
Has anyone in London ever taken part in the coming-out Season with less enthusiasm than Sabrina? Luckily, the most so...more
Has anyone in London ever taken part in the coming-out Season with less enthusiasm than Sabrina? Luckily, the most so...more
Paperback, 416 pages
Published
August 29th 2006
by Avon
(first published 2000)
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Jelek ... jelek ... jelek banget. Mau karakter tokoh utama atau jalan cerita-nya sama2 jelek banget. Saking jeleknya baru baca bukunya beberapa lembar langsung kulempar terus kuinjek2.
apa-apa`an tuh tokoh utamanya, biasa aja engga punya kelebihan apa2 selain 'kebakan hati'-nya. Terus punya saingan yang cantik tapi sikapnya jelek.
Ya, ampun. Anak tahun pertama sekolah dasar juga bisa bikin cerita yang seperti itu.
Jelek ceritanya terlalu sterotipe banget, bukunya engga punya daya tarik kuat yang ng...more
apa-apa`an tuh tokoh utamanya, biasa aja engga punya kelebihan apa2 selain 'kebakan hati'-nya. Terus punya saingan yang cantik tapi sikapnya jelek.
Ya, ampun. Anak tahun pertama sekolah dasar juga bisa bikin cerita yang seperti itu.
Jelek ceritanya terlalu sterotipe banget, bukunya engga punya daya tarik kuat yang ng...more
Well this is what happens when you accidentally leave your own books at home and end up rooting through a family member's attic for reading material.
What the hell was this? I recognize it was just a romance novel, not some Pulitzer prize winner, but the dialogue was atrocious and incredibly contrived and forced, the innumerable (and unnecessary) twists and turns lead to a still pathetically predictable ending (oh surprise surprise at who got who....and I don't just mean the main 2. You could hav...more
What the hell was this? I recognize it was just a romance novel, not some Pulitzer prize winner, but the dialogue was atrocious and incredibly contrived and forced, the innumerable (and unnecessary) twists and turns lead to a still pathetically predictable ending (oh surprise surprise at who got who....and I don't just mean the main 2. You could hav...more
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I was drawn to keep reading, even as I found so many things I didn't like. Sabrina was likeable enough as the protagonist, if only that. She was flat at times, showing little emotion. Duncan was more interesting because he was more dimensional than she. Neither were characters that will haunt the imagination hours after I've put the book down.
Other problems were the literary conveniences, of which there were many. Duncan, a single man, would just go up to Ophelia's room at night to give her a pi...more
Other problems were the literary conveniences, of which there were many. Duncan, a single man, would just go up to Ophelia's room at night to give her a pi...more
I LOVED Duncan...he enjoyed LAUGHING with Sabrina...and Sabrina could make him laugh heartily. A Hero that likes to laugh...and not be all serious and ALPHA all the time...what a refreshing change!
Duncan needs to marry...his Scottish grandfather wants him to choose someone GORGEOUS...His English grandfather just wants him to choose...and get some heirs.
Duncan is a bit shocked as he's only 21 and no one told him that he was going to inherit the English title.
He's also annoyed. Just after his arri...more
Duncan needs to marry...his Scottish grandfather wants him to choose someone GORGEOUS...His English grandfather just wants him to choose...and get some heirs.
Duncan is a bit shocked as he's only 21 and no one told him that he was going to inherit the English title.
He's also annoyed. Just after his arri...more
Sabrina and Duncan... Sabrina's a wonderful young lady - raised by two, bickering maiden aunts (her parents died because of food poisoning).. she's level headed, optomistic, friendly, content... she knows she's fair looking, her father was an earl, she's well off... and a tragedy/cloud/scandal hangs over her head - her great-grandfather committed suicide, her grandfather died under mysterious circumstances, and her parents died of food poisoning (though the gossip says they committed suicide tog...more
Jika anda adalah perempuan Inggris, dari keluarga bangsawan menengah, yang hidup pada abad ke-19 dan sedang mencari jodoh, maka London adalah tempat yang tepat. Setiap musim beberapa gadis akan memulai debutnya, menjual dirinya masing-masing, dalam cara yang dianggap terhormat tentu saja. Bagaimanapun, menikahi pria bangsawan merupakan hal penting pada masa itu. Banyak hal yang harus dipersiapkan, tidak hanya dari segi penampilan tapi juga dari kepandaian mengelola harta, karena beberapa bangsaw...more
It's a great read to pass the time.
Honestly, I really liked what the Johanna Lindsey had plan for this book.
I really liked the story idea. But...it didn't seem to live up to its promise. I felt that the book was being rushed.
Sabrina and Duncan are a beautiful couple, but I wish I could've seen more of their relationship developing.
My ideal heroine is exactly like Sabrina. She's completely unselfish, independent, smart, and cheerful. She's a somebody that everyone seems to need. I really like h...more
Honestly, I really liked what the Johanna Lindsey had plan for this book.
I really liked the story idea. But...it didn't seem to live up to its promise. I felt that the book was being rushed.
Sabrina and Duncan are a beautiful couple, but I wish I could've seen more of their relationship developing.
My ideal heroine is exactly like Sabrina. She's completely unselfish, independent, smart, and cheerful. She's a somebody that everyone seems to need. I really like h...more
This historical novel is set both in England and Scotland. It tells the story of a young man who is the heir to two titles, one English and one Scottish. It tells of his decision to honor the wishes of his two grandfathers, even though it is not his desire to do so. He will honor their wish for him to marry, but only if he finds the woman they have chosen for him to marry suitable. Arranged marriages were common for the time to insure that titles and land went to those who were not of common blo...more
Ah, Audible.com, I love ya! Thank you for this offering!
OK, Duncan (The Heir) is a bit 'dour' as he arrives (unwillingly) in England from his beloved Scotland. Sabrina is charming (the girl next door with 'scandal' in her past). Ophelia (the beauty of 'coming out' season) is a snot...sorry, I meant snob. Two grandfathers (one English, one Scottish) want their heir to hurry up and marry and produce heirs for each of them.
Mix them all together and you have a great recipe for fun especially if the...more
OK, Duncan (The Heir) is a bit 'dour' as he arrives (unwillingly) in England from his beloved Scotland. Sabrina is charming (the girl next door with 'scandal' in her past). Ophelia (the beauty of 'coming out' season) is a snot...sorry, I meant snob. Two grandfathers (one English, one Scottish) want their heir to hurry up and marry and produce heirs for each of them.
Mix them all together and you have a great recipe for fun especially if the...more
I was looking for something mindless to read and this fit the bill. That being said, though, this book was kind of insulting for someone on the bestseller list.
Do none of the publishing houses edit anymore? Ms. Lindsey does not appear to know how to punctuate or use grammar correctly. "Accept" and "Except" mean two different things.
Other than that it was an okay read although did not follow the typical plot for a romance novel. Sabrina and Duncan pretty much fall in love when they first meet t...more
Do none of the publishing houses edit anymore? Ms. Lindsey does not appear to know how to punctuate or use grammar correctly. "Accept" and "Except" mean two different things.
Other than that it was an okay read although did not follow the typical plot for a romance novel. Sabrina and Duncan pretty much fall in love when they first meet t...more
lumayan.
dari awal memang beli ini the heir ini cuma karena mau baca buku keduanya aja. Karena disini ada juga cerita tentang Raphael Locke dan Ophelia Reid, tokoh utama buku kedua.
yah kalau sekedar untuk tau sifat Raphael dan Ophelia dulunya sih boleh lah. tokoh utama dalam buku ini sendiri (Duncan) jauh kalah menarik dari Raphael.
sedangkan Sabrina baru karakter baru yang ga biasa. Sifatnya yang bisa bikin semua orang rileks disekitarnya itu benar-benar penemuan baru dalam dunia novel.
disini ju...more
dari awal memang beli ini the heir ini cuma karena mau baca buku keduanya aja. Karena disini ada juga cerita tentang Raphael Locke dan Ophelia Reid, tokoh utama buku kedua.
yah kalau sekedar untuk tau sifat Raphael dan Ophelia dulunya sih boleh lah. tokoh utama dalam buku ini sendiri (Duncan) jauh kalah menarik dari Raphael.
sedangkan Sabrina baru karakter baru yang ga biasa. Sifatnya yang bisa bikin semua orang rileks disekitarnya itu benar-benar penemuan baru dalam dunia novel.
disini ju...more
My My...a story can twist and turn so much. literally as if just for the purpose of having a thick novel, the author put up so many obstacles in the way of the marriage between the main characters.
Well, listening to this story was a true joy! I loved that the story had so much of "miss communication" that just shows that honesty is the best way to help things NOT become a big drama.
I'd say my only problem is I didn't see much much of a character arc for the main characters. Their personalities and action were basically the same throughout the story, with exception of finding their love for each other. Ophelia is the one that had a drastic character arc and I am anxious to listen to her st...more
I'd say my only problem is I didn't see much much of a character arc for the main characters. Their personalities and action were basically the same throughout the story, with exception of finding their love for each other. Ophelia is the one that had a drastic character arc and I am anxious to listen to her st...more
STARS RATING: 2.5
Novel pertama yang aku baca tentang sahabat jadi pacar. Walau menurutku, Duncan dan Sabrina terlalu cepat untuk bisa jadi teman akrab. Mungkin kalau ada kata "beberapa waktu kemudian" akan lebih masuk akal untukku. Tapi yah, ini kan sebuah cerita yang terjadi sekehendak dengan penulisnya dan bila dihubungkan dengan ceritanya, mereka memang mempunyai waktu yang sedikit dengan Duncan yang harus segera mencari seorang istri, mungkin juga dengan sikap dan sifatnya yang menarik dan m...more
Novel pertama yang aku baca tentang sahabat jadi pacar. Walau menurutku, Duncan dan Sabrina terlalu cepat untuk bisa jadi teman akrab. Mungkin kalau ada kata "beberapa waktu kemudian" akan lebih masuk akal untukku. Tapi yah, ini kan sebuah cerita yang terjadi sekehendak dengan penulisnya dan bila dihubungkan dengan ceritanya, mereka memang mempunyai waktu yang sedikit dengan Duncan yang harus segera mencari seorang istri, mungkin juga dengan sikap dan sifatnya yang menarik dan m...more
Wow I have to say I'm glad I read Ophilia's story first by mistake. I don't know if I could like that woman after this one. Sabrina and Duncan both deserved their HEA and I enjoyed their story. I absolutely love when a relationship starts off slower and moves into romance. It always feels more real and long lasting. I think I would have been ready to smack Duncan for his idea of doing the "right" thing. Where Ophilia was related I would have let the witch rot. To be fair though she gets better i...more
This was an enjoyable book. It was a different type of book for Lindsey but had her familiar and enjoyable writing style. I was getting a bit worried because it seemed like it took a while for things to get going between Duncan and Sabrina, and Ophelia was annoying the heck out of me. That's why I put it down...for quite a while. An online reading buddy encouraged me to continue it and I am glad. It was a comedy of manners and dealt with the machinations of Duncan's grandfathers to get him marri...more
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The beginning was great and so was the ending, but the middle was just annoying.
I loved Sabrina and Duncan. She is my favorite type of heroine, unselfishy, funny, witty, and just naturally a good person. I just hate that there had to be soo many annoying ups and downs, actually to the point that if there was one more I would have thrown this audio book out my car window, but luckily their wedding went off with no stress and promises of a naughty first night.
I loved Sabrina and Duncan. She is my favorite type of heroine, unselfishy, funny, witty, and just naturally a good person. I just hate that there had to be soo many annoying ups and downs, actually to the point that if there was one more I would have thrown this audio book out my car window, but luckily their wedding went off with no stress and promises of a naughty first night.
Charmin, Witty, Funny and Amazing. This is how I would describe this book. It was filled with passion with tons of charm, the characters were well written and had spunk. The"villan" in this book was so mean you just wanted to smack her in the face! Overall I loved this book. I love this author and I wish this book didn't go by so fast, but it was amazing. You have to love the happy endings and the love that was found between the two main characters.
really really good. I enjoy this era. Some things never change. Lust runs rampant through the years! This tells the story of a young man who's grandfathers have made a marriage match for before he was even born. When it is time for the deed to be completed, problems arose apenty. He falls for the country girl next door. His intended, although a beauty, has a cold heart. Very interesting how they work it out.
I've noticed in most Johanna Lindsey books, that she actually writes about just laughing with someone and it strengthens the bond between the Hero and Heroine.
This was an enjoyable and endearing novel--The first in the 'Reid family' series. I must say--its not as good as the older books--but still good.
I loved the heroine, Sabrina. I loved how selfless she was and how she loved to ease and entertain people.
OPHELIA...i can not wait to see what happens in her book-and how the will 'Tame the shrew...more
This was an enjoyable and endearing novel--The first in the 'Reid family' series. I must say--its not as good as the older books--but still good.
I loved the heroine, Sabrina. I loved how selfless she was and how she loved to ease and entertain people.
OPHELIA...i can not wait to see what happens in her book-and how the will 'Tame the shrew...more
Why do authors feel they need to write out Scottish accent when they don't do it with anyone else in romantic fiction? Hard to read, and then the plot, honestly the 40 dollar ransome scene, lame beyond belief. And when the hero didn't give a damn about what was expected of him, his honor insisted he marry that witch who all at once is weeping contritely on the chest of a duke. Give me a break.
I read this book many years ago, and it remains one of my all time favorite historical romances, mostly because the heroine is so delightful. She is witty, charming, kind and above all practical. It drags a little about 2/3 of the way through, but I can forgive it because the rest is so wonderful. Especially the ending.
He can burn his boots at my fireplace anytime. : - )
He can burn his boots at my fireplace anytime. : - )
Duncan MacTavish finds himself summond to the bedside of Lord Neville Thacheray his grandfather. He finds himself being told that he has now a fiancee, whom he doesn't want. So Duncan just takes Ophelia home so they can begin their almost married life together. Duncan gets to know her a lot, along with a million other young ladies. So naturally Ophelia gets jealouse but doesn't know what to do about it. Especailly because Duncan meets Sabrina, he thinks of her as specail. But rumors and inuendos...more
I had seen a lot of bad reviews for this book and I was a bit skeptical to start it.
But surprisingly I found it an okay first read, though I may not recommend it for a second read.
Its a long time since I read a historical romance, so I just devoured the language and settings described in this book.
I would recommend it to lovers of historical romances who need a quick fix
But surprisingly I found it an okay first read, though I may not recommend it for a second read.
Its a long time since I read a historical romance, so I just devoured the language and settings described in this book.
I would recommend it to lovers of historical romances who need a quick fix
I love Johanna Lindsey and I wish you would write more characters like Sabrina. the book was okay it wasn't 1 of her best the sex scenes were a little boring and the story was a little predictable. this wouldn't be the first book I wouldnt pick this up if I was looking for something to read it wasn't that it was poorly written but I've seen her do a lot better
Ophelia is a lying, manipulative, spiteful, wretched woman who should have been run over by her horse and carriage. Oh wait, this wasn't Ophelia's story. This was Duncan and Sabrina's story. And what a happy ending they got...with Ophelia not making it easy for them. I do wish we could have seen more of Duncan and Sabrina together. Can I hope that I see them again in the rest of the series? Especially since the next book is Ophelia's story. I can't wait to see what the author does to change my o...more
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Eeee buset deh Ophelia nya parah .... jahat banget ...
walaupun novel ini rada kering adegan percintaan (biasa nya tante JL banyak niyh hpppffhhhh...) tapi aku seneng sama si Sabrina nya gak gampang ge er dan rada kocak ya... emang gak mesti cakep klo untuk narik perhatian cowok ... bukti nya si Duncan ma Raphael demen banget ngobrol ma Sabrina...
Jadi intinya ini novel dari temen jadi demen kali yeee ...
Secara keseluruhan dikasih bintang 4 dah...
walaupun novel ini rada kering adegan percintaan (biasa nya tante JL banyak niyh hpppffhhhh...) tapi aku seneng sama si Sabrina nya gak gampang ge er dan rada kocak ya... emang gak mesti cakep klo untuk narik perhatian cowok ... bukti nya si Duncan ma Raphael demen banget ngobrol ma Sabrina...Jadi intinya ini novel dari temen jadi demen kali yeee ...
Secara keseluruhan dikasih bintang 4 dah...
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I loved it! It was Romantic and it had humour in it as well. I read it three times which is something I rarely do, I loved reliving every moment of it. My favourite characters were the English and Scottish grandads, they were especially amusing when they were together. hahaha I feel like reading it again. lol. Johanna Lindsey, you rule!
Kisah persahabatan Ducan dengan Sabrina yang berakhir dengan cinta karna rasa nyaman masing-masing, namun cinta tersebut terhalang oleh adanya tunanngan ducan, Ophelia serta skandal keluarga sabrina yang selalu menghantuinya... Novelnya bikin gregetan, karna masih ada salah paham yang mewarnai kisahnya >_< but novelnya menarik
The relationship between Sabrina and Ophelia was great! I loved the back and forth and the drama that very accurately represents some female friendships. I really enjoyed the sweetness of Sabrina and her ability to put people at ease with her teasing humor. Duncan was an absolutely adorable hero. An excellent, easy to read love story!
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Johanna Helen Howard was born on March 10, 1952 in Germany, where her father, Edwin Dennis Howard, a soldier in the U.S. Army was stationed. The family moved about a great deal when she was young. Her father always dreamed of retiring to Hawaii, and after he passed away in 1964 Johanna and her mother settled there to honor him.
In 1970, when she was still in school, she married Ralph Lindsey, becom...more
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