From Seduction to Surrender and Reckless to Ravished, New York Times bestselling author Amanda Quick has spun on...
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Apr 26, 2010
CJ - You Carry On As If I Don't Love You
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I am a believer that romance novels should NOT be hilarious when the hero and the heroine are finally getting it on. Unless it's a rom-com/chick-lit book.
So imagine my surprise when I start reading this book and so far it's ok. The prose is a little ... high drama for me and the heroine is flightier than a hummingbird on crack, but the plot seems like it may redeem the heroine's character flaws and the hero's brooding ways.
Then I get to the scene where Olympia and Jared k More...
So imagine my surprise when I start reading this book and so far it's ok. The prose is a little ... high drama for me and the heroine is flightier than a hummingbird on crack, but the plot seems like it may redeem the heroine's character flaws and the hero's brooding ways.
Then I get to the scene where Olympia and Jared k More...
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Oct 05, 2011
Jessica
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Feb 03, 2012
Cyndi
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As many know, Quick has a standard formula for her early novels - spunky, intelligent heroine meets dark, brooding man that needs to her "liven him up." The hero also usually has A Past. This book did not deviate from that formula, and while I enjoyed other books that fit this mold (see Ravished and Seduction), I did not care for this one.
First of all, the dialogue is ridiculous. "Sing for me siren," Jared always says when he and Olympia are in intimate situations. I More...
First of all, the dialogue is ridiculous. "Sing for me siren," Jared always says when he and Olympia are in intimate situations. I More...
Apr 13, 2010
Stacie
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This is Olympia and Jared’s story by Amanda Quick. Olympia grew up with her odd aunts, who taught her subjects that weren’t ladylike. Jared Chillhurst is trying to not live up to his family’s reputation. He is on the quest of a diary that takes him to Olympia’s small cottage with her three nephews. He poses as their tutor, and starts to fall for the fiery Olympia. When they go to London to do more research, it kills him because she is posing as his wife. His ex-fiancé and her brother come
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Jul 28, 2010
Nandar
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Olympia is a twenty five year old lady that is taking care of her three nephews. She loves mysteries and adventure. Jared is a thirty four year old gentlemen that looks like a pirate (lost his eyes in a fight to save his cousins) and is looking for the long lost Flamecrest treasure. And he'll do anything to find the treasure. But he didn't expect the lady who can help him be that beautiful and attractive.
Ok this book would have been way better. I just don't understand the style of wr More...
Ok this book would have been way better. I just don't understand the style of wr More...
Jul 22, 2011
LibraryLass
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As usual an excellent read. Amanda Quick is my comfort read and she never fails to give me a story I enjoy no matter how many times I re-read them. In fact she is one of only 3 or 4 authors I will actually re-read as I have far too many books waiting for me to explore.
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Dec 13, 2011
Heather
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Over-heated prose and a campy story line -- both which I can deal with. What I can't deal with is the one-eyed hero. That's right. One eye. Given how much of romance involves "the look in his eyes" -- melting, smoldering, glacial, hawk-like, etc. (all dependent on whether or not he's making love or felling bad guys) -- this presents some challenges. The look in his eye is just not going to cut it. AQ settles for things like the "fierce light in his one-eyed gaze." Enh.
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Jan 09, 2011
Jessi
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Olympia Wingfield has taken her three nephews under her wing. She knows what it's like to be an unwanted orphan and she never wants them to feel that way. The boys are going to have a normal life. She's very excited when her uncle sends Jared Ryder to be their tutor.
Except that Jared is there under false pretenses. He's not actually a tutor but the Earl of Chillhurst and he wants the diary that Olympia's uncle sent in his last shipment of cloth and other items. Olympia has managed to track More...
Except that Jared is there under false pretenses. He's not actually a tutor but the Earl of Chillhurst and he wants the diary that Olympia's uncle sent in his last shipment of cloth and other items. Olympia has managed to track More...
May 10, 2010
Wealhtheow
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Immensely wealthy viscount falls in love with scholarly, absent-minded lady, poses as the tutor of her 3 unruly nephews, and has sex with her, all in the first fifty pages. The rest of the book is a slap-dash whirl of euphemistic sex scenes, non-sensical schemes, and laughable dialog and characterization. The one point in this book's favor is that it has not one, but two lesbian couples, both of whom live perfectly nice lives and are perfectly ordinary, nice people. But don't be drawn in by t
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Sep 19, 2011
Courtney Alyssa
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Cute
This book is cute I will give it that. The heroine is her own brand of charming with being so oblivious to the world around while being able to think of things other can't. The hero is a smart guy who has never had passion till he meets this oblivious siren. My main problem with it is how each problem was solved so fast. Jared always found out who the villain was ( there were more than a few) right away and that took some of the whole fun out of it.
This book is cute I will give it that. The heroine is her own brand of charming with being so oblivious to the world around while being able to think of things other can't. The hero is a smart guy who has never had passion till he meets this oblivious siren. My main problem with it is how each problem was solved so fast. Jared always found out who the villain was ( there were more than a few) right away and that took some of the whole fun out of it.
Feb 21, 2011
Sharon
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Very enjoyable summer read.
I have read almost every novel Amanda Quick has ever written. In my opinion, Deception by Amanda is definitely a winner. The story is romantic, and tender, while at the same time exciting. Also, the story is complex, and satisfyingly. I love it when she writes about a strong woman character. Inspiring, and a very enjoyable summer reading
I have read almost every novel Amanda Quick has ever written. In my opinion, Deception by Amanda is definitely a winner. The story is romantic, and tender, while at the same time exciting. Also, the story is complex, and satisfyingly. I love it when she writes about a strong woman character. Inspiring, and a very enjoyable summer reading
Jul 25, 2011
Alexis-Morgan
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I've read this before? Jeez, I am currently listening to the audiobook (courtesy of LAPL.org), and I can't remember it all!!
I do NOT remember this book. Anyway, after giggling my way through the "sexy" talk of "portals" and "channels," LOL, I finished this quick, fun read. Lighthearted. Serioulsy silly in some ways. Qintessentially Amanda Quick. Did I spell that right?
I do NOT remember this book. Anyway, after giggling my way through the "sexy" talk of "portals" and "channels," LOL, I finished this quick, fun read. Lighthearted. Serioulsy silly in some ways. Qintessentially Amanda Quick. Did I spell that right?
Dec 03, 2011
Meredith
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Oh, this was a fun one. I had forgotten how good this one was, it has all Quick's signature style and I loved Chillhurst. I would have liked more about the boys but I do love when the heroine sees the hero differently than everyone else around him. I'll probably get the Kindle version to have for keeps.
Sep 15, 2011
Jody
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Tutor, Pirate Jared Ryder comes up with the supposed perfect plan to get find the location of a treasure half belonging to his family. His perfect plans did not take into account the unusual Olympia and her energetic nephews. With much deduction on Olympia's part, the secrets are uncovered and treasures are realized.
Aug 20, 2011
Because you enjoy Georgette Heyer, you might also like Amanda Quick’s historical romances. Although more sensual than Heyer’s work, Quick’s stories share a similar witty dialog and historical detail. Try Deception for a good representation of her work.
Jun 30, 2011
Denise
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I am new to Amanda Quick novels and attempt to find new authors to read every summer. Deception was a flighty rom com with a little intrigue, but not clever enough to really keep my attention. I am moving on to Affair to see if that is any better.
Aug 07, 2010
Kathi
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Disappointed. I had high hopes for Olympia and Jared. I love her distractedness with the real world. And her concern for her three nephews. And her loyalty to her aunts. Jared's cool, collected intensity when going after what he wants is a great foil for Olympia. They do make a great couple. The mystery of the lost treasure added much to the story so I was disappointed to see it left unsolved at the end. Jared wouldn't take Olympia into society, he didn't think to give her jewelry. The least he
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Jan 09, 2011
Rachel
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Not usually used to the heroine just giving in and letting the hero do what every he wants.
But is seemed to work in this book. I enjoyed all the characters, especially Olimpia's Nephews.
But is seemed to work in this book. I enjoyed all the characters, especially Olimpia's Nephews.
Jan 26, 2010
Lynn
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Reread, jan 2010. Ebook version.
Vintage Quick, like the scholarly heroine, who pretends to a little more "woman of the world" than she is.
And a hero who isn't really quite the sensible boring type his flamboyant family thinks he is.
Vintage Quick, like the scholarly heroine, who pretends to a little more "woman of the world" than she is.
And a hero who isn't really quite the sensible boring type his flamboyant family thinks he is.
Dec 16, 2009
Megan
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Whew! I felt like I needed a cold shower after this one. I've always been a little curious about those gaudy looking paperbacks with half neked people on the cover, so I used my position as a readers advisor as an excuse to pick one up at the library. Though there were times when I felt this book was slightly misogynistic it was pretty darn enjoyable. Of course it's all about the sex, but the actuall plot held up fairly well and the characters where pretty likeable. But the sex, oh my was it
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Dec 17, 2008
My favorite author is quite prolific - she writes as Amanada Quick, Amanda Glass, Jayne Ann Krentz, Jayne Castle, Stephanie James, and others.
Oct 07, 2011
Katie
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My favorite guilty pleasure! I talk about Amanda Quick here -
I love these books! I talk about Aunt Dimity here
http://804-notassigned.blogspot.com/2011...
I love these books! I talk about Aunt Dimity here
http://804-notassigned.blogspot.com/2011...
Aug 02, 2011
Krista
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Pirates!! I bought this after going to see Pirates of the Carribaen so I wasd high off of pirate-y good-ness but I still enjoyed this read.
Jan 24, 2012
Michelle
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I found myself rolling my eyes more often than not because of this story's very very cheesy dialogue. It got old fast, and I was expecting more out of this author.
Jun 29, 2010
Ana
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I like Amanda Quick and expected to like this novel. I was rather disappointed because I could not get interested in the plot.
Jun 26, 2009
Cynthia
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Ugh. Boring and so over the top. Could have been really charming, but it was so clumsy.
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Dec 17, 2009
liz
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Okay, pirate poses as tutor? Tutor poses as pirate? "Boring guy" of a swashbuckling, mercantile family discovers his passions courtesy of an intellectual, socially naïve "woman of the world" raised by her lesbian aunts while posing as the tutor for her three nephews. Did I mention the encoded treasure map? Fun while it lasted; forgettable now.
"Here, now, what's all this about a new tutor?" She glowered at Olympia. "Are ye going to blight the h More...
"Here, now, what's all this about a new tutor?" She glowered at Olympia. "Are ye going to blight the h More...
Oct 24, 2011
Annette
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Very funny all throughout the adventure and romance. I really enjoyed this story.
