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Home for the Holidays
For the first time in her sheltered life, Larissa Ascot's wishes for a merry Christmas seem to be in peril. Her father is off to the Colonies on business, but is far overdue to be home. Thus Larissa is left to handle the rumors of her family's bankruptcy, panicked creditors pounding on her door, and eviction. On top of all that, she must now contend with her enigmatic woul...more
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Published
November 13th 2009
by Brilliance Corporation
(first published 2000)
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It has been a long time since I read a Johanna Lindsay novel. I used to read them secretly in my senior year in high school as a secret indulgence. I know I used to think that she was really racy, but this one was pretty mild. Vincent Everett is bent on revenge against a man who he thinks caused his brother to kill himself. He evicts the man's family and upon seeing the daughter, Larissa, he decides to give them a place in his home and seduce her. At this point, Vincent wasn't scoring high m...more
The hero was unlikeable. The "seduce your enemy's daughter/sister/fiance for revenge" theme has been done to death. It's a hard sell, since it makes the hero into a villian. The heroine was so naive I started to wonder if she had a mental problem. TSTL, as many romance readers call it.
I also found historical mistakes in this book. There is mention made of the colonies, so this book must be set in the 1700's, before the American revolution. Yet there is mention of Christmas ...more
I also found historical mistakes in this book. There is mention made of the colonies, so this book must be set in the 1700's, before the American revolution. Yet there is mention of Christmas ...more
I liked the two main characters though I was a bit baffled by his motives for being such a jerk. It wasn't til almost the end that I realized he was getting revenge for his brotehrs apparent suicide. Up til that point I thought it was an old family rivalry which would have made more sense. It really is a lame excuse to torture a family with a sick child.
I also didn't buy that her father would have been so willing to forgive the jerk who tried to ruin him and deflowered his daughter. Th...more
I also didn't buy that her father would have been so willing to forgive the jerk who tried to ruin him and deflowered his daughter. Th...more
This was a love story set during the Christmas holiday. Larissa is left with her ten year old brother, alone in their home while their father is "missing" at sea. He is a merchant who has gone on a buying trip to different ports and is extremely delayed in coming home. In the meantime, Lord Everett is seeking revenge on Larissa's father for the ruination and death of his brother. Lord Everett evicts Larissa and her brother out of their home, but he immediately is attracted to Laris...more
Review originally published on my blog: Snuggle Up and Read (http://nurseatkins.blogspot.com/2010/12/...)
I read this book for my Christmas Challenge. I received it in a goodreads swap. I just picked it out because it sounded good. It was my first book of Johanna Lindsey.
The book would be what they call historical romance. It was set in the 1800s, and I enjoyed the time period. I found some of the historical stuff to be probably not accurate, but I enjoyed it nevertheles...more
I read this book for my Christmas Challenge. I received it in a goodreads swap. I just picked it out because it sounded good. It was my first book of Johanna Lindsey.
The book would be what they call historical romance. It was set in the 1800s, and I enjoyed the time period. I found some of the historical stuff to be probably not accurate, but I enjoyed it nevertheles...more
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Just finished this book and was so disappointed. I've read many Johanna Lindsey books that were great but this one fell very short. The only reason I didn't give it a one start was because of the Christmas theme, I'm a sucker for Christmas books. I feel as if Lindsey just threw this book together, the characters were under written and the story line was quite boring. I'm hoping Lindsay will write another Christmas book because she really and usually is a great author.
Stunning romance set back in the English ton! 5 star read every time I pick up a title by Johanna Lindsey! Vincent is a cad but it took a strong woman, Larissa to make him realize that love is sweeter than revenge. Larissa shows Vincent how to feel and what it means to have a family especially around the holidays. Three cheers for the story I wish didn't have to end. I'm such a sucker for historical romance!
This was an interesting and enjoyable read. Vincent is an intriguing hero who thinks he feels nothing, but clearly has never gotten over his childhood of emotional neglect. He does some pretty bad things because he is exacting revenge for his brother's suicide. However, he does have a turnaround and truly does repent as his love for Larissa changes his heart and melts the layer of ice that encloses the little-used member. It's a very good Christmas read that captures the elements of A Christ...more
Home for the Holidays by Johanna Lindsey
Vincent Everett, Baron Everett of Windsmoor, was out for vengeance for his brother. George Ascot had ruined him and brought him to his death. Vincent was slowly ruining the man. He knew Ascot was out to sea when he had the eviction papers delivered, what he did not know about was Larissa Ascot. A perfect plan came to mind the moment he set his golden eyes on her. But plans don't always go the way we think, do they?
Larissa was devastated ...more
Vincent Everett, Baron Everett of Windsmoor, was out for vengeance for his brother. George Ascot had ruined him and brought him to his death. Vincent was slowly ruining the man. He knew Ascot was out to sea when he had the eviction papers delivered, what he did not know about was Larissa Ascot. A perfect plan came to mind the moment he set his golden eyes on her. But plans don't always go the way we think, do they?
Larissa was devastated ...more
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Melodrama mixed with romance novel without graphic sex. Schmaltzy, unrealistic dialogue, but a mildly intriguing plot line. Enough to finish the book, even though it was very predictable. Way too much "thinking" and verbose description. Just skip it. Not for kids at any rate.
Wonderful! Wonderful Book. Great Book for Chrsitmas! It was a little fast, I wish it was a little more drawn out. But overall it was Wonderful!, The Characters, just everything fit. I loved the Ending.
My girly choice to again compensate for suffering through Andrew Carnegie... ha ha... Even though you knew what would happen in the end, I still like reading them for quick, frivolous reads.
cute romance set in England. It is a short book but an easy read. I like her writing style. just romance and hint of something more, but no graphic sex. woo hoo
I liked this historical novel. It's about a mistaken revenge motive about a brother trying to ruin a family who supposedly ruined his brother.
I'm sorry this wasn't the kind of Christmas story I was expecting. It's a romance similar to the books by Marcia McClure.
I listened to the audiobook while I cleaned house. The narrator did a good job. It was a fast fun read.
It was ok.for entertainment but not a good book shory enough the.leads were very.weak not likeable enough
Love how it was written to be a Scrooge like tale without the ghosts.
not so believable a plot and too much sap at the end:/
Just another fun Christmas fluff book, read over break.
Terrible. I almost didn't bother to finish.
good, historical romance - forgiviness
ok . average plot and characters.
very good book.
Gag.
Couldn't stand the hero, couldn't get into it, will not finish.
Creo que ahora no fue el momento para leer esta novela...
Uninspired. I will never understand the tradition of giving your male romantic lead a repulsive personality.
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