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Velvet Song (Montgomery #5)
They were both outcasts by a harsh decree -- and on the brink of a shared destiny of passion! With her father murdered, her home burned, lovely Alyx Blackelt fled to the woods -- and sanctuary in the camp of Raine Montgomery, a nobleman outlawed by the king's edict. There she hid her beauty in the guise of a boy, and her sorrow in her work as Montgomery's squire.
But how lo...more
But how lo...more
ebook, 320 pages
Published
August 22nd 2003
by Pocket Books
(first published 1983)
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I guess it's not fair to give it 2 stars; but i know id be lying to myself if id give it i-liked-it 3 stars.
WHat really did not work for me about this book is the heroine's total bluntness that made me cringe and how she gets really really self-concious around our hero; how she degrades herself and goes all im-ugly blah blah blah.
I was looking forward to this but the heroine ruined my impression. Most of the time she was judgemental, abrasive, calling woman 'slut', she lacks manner and class. S...more
WHat really did not work for me about this book is the heroine's total bluntness that made me cringe and how she gets really really self-concious around our hero; how she degrades herself and goes all im-ugly blah blah blah.
I was looking forward to this but the heroine ruined my impression. Most of the time she was judgemental, abrasive, calling woman 'slut', she lacks manner and class. S...more
Feb 19, 2011
Joy
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommended to Joy by:
Johanie
Shelves:
ebooks,
historical-romance
Perhaps it's not that bad to have read this after Velvet Angel because there were a lot of overlapping events. Raine and Miles's story were happening simultaneously that I didn't mind not knowing what it's all about.
The beginning was slow and I had to force myself to read it and finish it but I just wasn't in the mood so I read a contemporary story, then I just set my mind to it and I couldn't stop reading when Alyx first stepped into Raine's camp dressed as a boy. There were a lot of recurring...more
The beginning was slow and I had to force myself to read it and finish it but I just wasn't in the mood so I read a contemporary story, then I just set my mind to it and I couldn't stop reading when Alyx first stepped into Raine's camp dressed as a boy. There were a lot of recurring...more
Alyx Blackelt is not having an easy time. She had always been told her musical gifts were a blessing from God. She is off composing when the local nobleman sees her alone in an orchard and tries to rape her. She manages to get away but in revenge the nobleman breaks into her house, kills her father, burns the house to cover his crime, and then has her proscribed as a witch. The priest puts Alyx in male clothing and sends her off into the woods to a camp of freemen ruled by Raine Montgomery, a no...more
Jan 21, 2009
joy in wonderland
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1 of 5 stars
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Recommended to joy in wonderland by:
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Shelves:
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am bored... first i thought the book is quite entertaining... fast faced (coz i just read "almost heaven" by judith mcnaught) so something refreshing to have this fast faced set up, but then i got... whatthe--- the two just fell in love!? did i miss a page? huh? really... i find all the set-up shallow (sigh) am not used to saying this stuff, coz me myself cant even write a book so who am i!? however i find it really disappointing, like am stuck here have to endure a...more
am bored... first i thought the book is quite entertaining... fast faced (coz i just read "almost heaven" by judith mcnaught) so something refreshing to have this fast faced set up, but then i got... whatthe--- the two just fell in love!? did i miss a page? huh? really... i find all the set-up shallow (sigh) am not used to saying this stuff, coz me myself cant even write a book so who am i!? however i find it really disappointing, like am stuck here have to endure a...more
So I am being nice w/my stars. I should only go with 2 3/4 but it's Deveraux and I couldn't bring myself to do it. I just really wasn't feeling this book. I liked Raine before I read this book. He was a wonderful brother-in-law to Judith in her other book. In this book he was an ill tempered jerk and I didn't get him at all. Then the whole singing thing and to have such a voice for the kind to beg you to come as his audience. Maybe that was the way of it then but it seemed really unlikely and ki...more
Raine was my favourite among the 4 brothers he was understanding and kind but in this book about himself he is just as hot-tempered as his two elder brothers. And I find a hard time to digest the fact that he abandoned his kid. Raine was so kind in the previous two books. And it really annoys me how Miles story is mentioned in this, kinda spoiled it. Alyx was just an ordinary girl with an exception of a brilliant voice unlike the previous heroines her personalities didn't standout. However over...more
The heroine disguised as a boy plot line has been much better used in other novels (Shakespeare not the least of which), and romance novels can treat the trope very well (Johanna Lindsey's Gentle Rogue, for example) but Jude Deveraux falls down on the job. As a whole, Highland Velvet is an underdeveloped novel. Concepts are thrown in and used so negligantly that they defeat the purpose of inclusion. Alyx as a boy, for example. Deveraux doesn't follow through on all of the fun that could have bee...more
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Terrible story line! I liked Raine in the other books as a gentle soul who was more understanding than his stubborn brothers. Then in this book, he became a sulky nasty wife-beater who neglects his whole family. Blech! The other stories in the series were much better. I also was not a fan of Alyx. Whine, whine, shout shout... The "couple" fighting overpowered this novel. I was actually hoping Brian Chatworth was Raine in the duel and that it would just be a tragic story that would tidy up in the...more
Still a great read after all these years. Had me laughing, sighing and at times crying. If you love historical romances I suggest you start with book 1, and yes it will probably make you mad but still it's a great read as well. Then read the whole series and end with VELVET ANGEL. This is book 3 so keep in mind it is part of a series and they do need to be read in order. The characters are great, the plot is wonderful, the writing awesome and the overall appeal of the story outstanding. LOVED it...more
Not my favorite in the saga, but another winner by Jude Deveraux! I loved Raine's sweetness and stubborness, but I really couldn't connect to Alyx. I felt that she was too much of a spoiled bratt throughout the majority of the book, despite her attempts at the end to make it up. I loved the Robin-Hoody feel of the outlaw forest, and it provided such a great backdrop for the story!
The Velvet Song was the second novel of Jude Deveraux's that I have read and I wasn't disappointed! Again like the first novel I read of Deveraux's, The Heiress, I read it in a day and loved the attraction between the two main characters, Proud Lord Raine Montgomery & the musically gifted Alyx!
I would dress up as a boy to be with Raine Montgomery!!
I would dress up as a boy to be with Raine Montgomery!!
Just as good as the 2 before, although I enjoyed the slight change in the story. Instead of taking place with Nobles and the constant feud between the main characters; the story takes place in a forest with Thieves, Murderers and Outcasts. Of course there was till a constant battle between the main characters, it was a nice bit of change. Enjoyed just as much as the others in the series.
I liked Raine in the stories about Gavin/Judith and Stephen/Bronwyn but the way he is played out here seems not consistent with his nature set in the previous 2 stories.
The arguing and stubbornness of the main characters gets a little bit tiring.
The arguing and stubbornness of the main characters gets a little bit tiring.
I simply liked it.
It was just another dose of a hot-headed male protagonist with a hunky body and an odd weakness together with a fiery and talented lady protagonist who irritates the male protagonist with her stubbornness.
It was just another dose of a hot-headed male protagonist with a hunky body and an odd weakness together with a fiery and talented lady protagonist who irritates the male protagonist with her stubbornness.
Raine Montgomery, I just loved him in Highland Velvet and I thought I would love his story. It was okay. He being my favorite brother from this series deserved a little more. I thought they spent too much time apart.
Another awesome book is finished ! :D I love this book but not quite alike second book in the series :D And can't wait to read fifth ;) If you have passion for Alpha Male characters and good story :D you should read this series :)
Alyx and Raine are both such lame characters, they deserve each other. This whole story was kind of awkward, with an unbelievable romance (not in the good sense) and an eye-roll worthy plot.
Classic Jude Deveraux. This is my go to author when I have read too much dark literature. Always a happy ending and comforting predictable story line. Like having coffee with an old friend.
Oh those early romances, where the women were essentially raped by the "hero" but then they discover they liked it and fall madly in love with him. At least Jude Deveraux was a cut above the rest..
As I am new to good reads & am just now adding my books I will not be giving detailed reviews at this point. Hopefully I will have time to edit & give reviews later.
it lacks of emotion n the pace is too fast.. there's no affection showed by either raine or alyx.. too much misunderstanding between them n lack of togetherness
This book wouldn't be have as enjoyable without having read Books 1& 2. I couldn't find this or Book 4 at the library so I had to buy it. I do not regret that.
amazing book ♥... 5 starts.. couldn't get less... can't wait to finish velvet angel ♥♥♥... p.s. I've always thought that Raine was blond :P... hehehhehe
Mar 13, 2009
Gardavson
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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I was disappointed with Raine's story. He had potential to be my favorite brother. Alyx, though, is a disappointment. There is nothing particularly interesting about her. Other than her ability to sing, she has no compelling qualities. I like her story, how she came to meet Raine, but I didn't think she was right for him. He's loves Judith, who is so strong, capable, and logical but falls for Alyx, who is none of these things. If Deveraux wanted to rewrite this story with a better heroine, I'll...more
This actually the third in the velvet series. We follow Gavin and Stephens younger brother raine into the forest because he's been deemed a traitor by the king. He meets alyx, supposed to be a young boy as his squire... She's been outcast as a witch and has a reward on her head.
I loved this book, love seeing old friends from the previous two books. It's a lovely adventure through the forest and another brother takes your heart! This is the second time I've read this and finished it in less than...more
I loved this book, love seeing old friends from the previous two books. It's a lovely adventure through the forest and another brother takes your heart! This is the second time I've read this and finished it in less than...more
I named my son (who will soon be 21) Raine after the hero in this book...of course I love this book! :)
I misses this book..i love the story super exciting and romantic :) i wanna read this book again
All of Jude's work deserve 4 stars to say the very least. Sorry but her books are amazing!
Aug 22, 2012
Niki
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
fiction,
romantic-fiction
I love Jude Deveraux's books because they are fast, fun and easy to read romances.
Me gustó bastante más que los otros!
clásico de clásicos de la romántica!
clásico de clásicos de la romántica!
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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.
She began writing in 1976 and her first book, The En...more
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