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The Awakening (Montgomery, #8) (Montgomery #13)
Amanda Caulden led a sheltered life on her father's California ranch -- until the day Hank Montgomery stormed into town. A hot-blooded union organizer with a taste for ladies and fine champagne, he sensed the fire that smoldered beneath her prim, virtuous beauty...and he vowed to make her his. Hank's assault on her orderly life made Amanda furious -- and all the more entic...more
ebook, 352 pages
Published
February 1st 2004
by Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing
(first published January 1st 1983)
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I loved this book so much. I wore out my copy (although I still have it at home on my keeper shelf). The story of Hank and Amanda will always touch my heart. I loved the setting of the 1920s which is such a great time period, but so woefully underutilized in romances. Hank was such a cool character, one of my favorite Montgomerys, and I love the whole lot, except for Gavin, may he rot in Hades. Amanda is young and sheltered, living the life her parents want for her, but she really comes into her...more
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I like Jude Deveraux's style and while I have not (yet) read many of her books, the ones I have read are easy to devour. They just keep you reading. There are moments of light humor and characters that are easy to like.
The problem with this one, and the reason I could only give it 3 stars, was that I simply could not believe Amanda's predicament. I could sympathize with it, but try as I might, the explanations about why she had grown up to be such a reserved, emotionless, completely controlled w...more
The problem with this one, and the reason I could only give it 3 stars, was that I simply could not believe Amanda's predicament. I could sympathize with it, but try as I might, the explanations about why she had grown up to be such a reserved, emotionless, completely controlled w...more
I am going to write the same thing for the Taggart and Montgomery series of Jude Deveraux. First, I can't believe that I read these books because they are so blatantly bodice rippers (not my style at all). And second, and more importantly, I devoured them all! Here is the scoop: We stopped at a friend's house in Tennessee on the last leg of one of our cross country trips about 11 years ago and I had run out of books. She gave me three of Deveraux's books in the Montgomery series and I kindly too...more
A spin on the tale of Sleeping Beauty. Amanda Caulden is the only child of a rich Californian rancher, but lives isolated from almost everyone, devoting her life to study and to please her exigent and cold tutor, Taylor, whom she hopes to marry. Her world gets turned upside down when, in a move to get the unionists trade on their side, her father decides to invite an economics professor to their ranch. The problems begin when the professor turns out to be hunky Hank Montgomery instead of the bor...more
Aug 30, 2010
Kimberly
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4 of 5 stars
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Shelves:
historical-romance,
own-copy
Author's note is the character Hank is based on a real economics professor who was passionate about worker's rights in Wheatland, CA in 1913. Ranch life, migrant workers, poor conditions, riots and unions is the backdrop for this interesting romance. The awakening is the sexual awakening of Amanda, the sheltered young woman whose father is a horrible ranch owner who controls his family and abuses his workers. The character development was fantastic. Hank helps Amanda wake up and be aware of her...more
This is my all time favorite, I really really love this book.. the story is very refreshing especially if you can relate with Amanda Caulden. I love her wit, prim and proper personality. I even wanted to be like her since I dream to become a polyglot. She's more like a princess in this story actually since how she behaved, her personality.. everything about her at first is like she's living like a princess. If I could pick the best character in all novels I read, it would be Amanda Caulden. Jude...more
I run hot and cold with this one. On the one hand, the story is rather bland and uninspired. Boy meets girl, girl dislikes boy, boy convinces girl to get over herself, and they live happily ever after. There's more to it, yes, but it's really quite forgettable. On the other hand, the characters in this book are more likable than those found in much of Deveraux's other work. So while this book may be particularly exciting, it's at least not as aggravating as some.
Yo no leí la saga Montgomery en orden. Este es uno de los libros que leí previo al inicio medieval y me gustó mucho, aunque es un clásico y no tiene , a mi juicio, nada demasiado relevante.
El Corsario es para mi, el mejor de todos, y los primeros medievalosos, los que mas me gustan. Aunque para ser honesta, yo no podría dejar la saga incompleta en la lectura. Se puede leer, como toda la saga, aisladamente, y por supuesto, es un lindo pasatiempo.
El Corsario es para mi, el mejor de todos, y los primeros medievalosos, los que mas me gustan. Aunque para ser honesta, yo no podría dejar la saga incompleta en la lectura. Se puede leer, como toda la saga, aisladamente, y por supuesto, es un lindo pasatiempo.
About a woman who has had her life dictated by her father and fiance. She is given a schedule of what to do with her time right down to how long she can spend in the bathroom. When something goes amiss food is withheld from her. Enter Hank Montgomery who decides things are going to change..... Also a bit of historical significance because Deveraux based some of the characters and events off of a true story. Deals with unions. Really enjoyed this one.
Feb 15, 2013
Tammy
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4 of 5 stars
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Shelves:
hearts-and-tears-challenge,
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This story was beautifully written. The story had a good flow to it. It kept a nice pace so there were no dull spots that would bore you. It kept me interested through out the whole story.
It was about a young girl who confused love with manipulation. She was being kept from the real world by people she thought loved her until she met a handsome professor who decided to show her what she was missing . Once she started experiencing new things,she was like a new flower in the spring coming to bloo...more
It was about a young girl who confused love with manipulation. She was being kept from the real world by people she thought loved her until she met a handsome professor who decided to show her what she was missing . Once she started experiencing new things,she was like a new flower in the spring coming to bloo...more
This is one of my favorite Jude Deveraux books. I've read it 3 or 4 times. I like romances with a lot of tension between the two leads, and the tension is almost painful in this one, and when the tension finally breaks, it's pretty hot -- a little more adventurous than some of Deveraux's other books. The historical aspect is interesting too. Not your usual Regency stuff.
Amanda Caulden & Dr. Henry Raine "Hank" Montgomery
She's the daughter of a rich hops rancher who's tutor turned fiance makes schedules for each minute of every day which includes subjects to discuss during meals. CA governor expects trouble with unions from the migrant workers who pick the hops so he sends Hank to the Caulden ranch to prevent riots.
She's the daughter of a rich hops rancher who's tutor turned fiance makes schedules for each minute of every day which includes subjects to discuss during meals. CA governor expects trouble with unions from the migrant workers who pick the hops so he sends Hank to the Caulden ranch to prevent riots.
The Awakening - G
Deveraux, Jude - 3rd in the Montgomery series
Amanda Caulden led a sheltered life on her father's California ranch -- until the day Hank Montgomery stormed into town. A hot-blooded union organizer with a taste for ladies and fine champagne, he sensed the fire that smoldered beneath her prim, virtuous beauty...and he vowed to make her his.
Hank's assault on her orderly life made Amanda furious -- and all the more enticing. Slowly, he drew her into a world of sensuous pleasure: sump...more
Deveraux, Jude - 3rd in the Montgomery series
Amanda Caulden led a sheltered life on her father's California ranch -- until the day Hank Montgomery stormed into town. A hot-blooded union organizer with a taste for ladies and fine champagne, he sensed the fire that smoldered beneath her prim, virtuous beauty...and he vowed to make her his.
Hank's assault on her orderly life made Amanda furious -- and all the more enticing. Slowly, he drew her into a world of sensuous pleasure: sump...more
This book irritated me clear through. I am not a female activist or anything but it sure made me mad that she was so clueless to everything.
I'm having a really hard time getting into this book...I can't stand Amanda or Taylor! They annoy me more then any other character has and that is saying something!!!
i laughed during the part that Hank broke his pencil in half upon seeing Amanda going out with his fiance. lol
I like Deveraux novels, even though they sometimes disappoint me. This was one of the better ones.
Oct 15, 2011
Summer ~ topping from the bottom ~
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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love-love-love
IMO, one of the BEST books by Jude Deveraux!!!! Everything that makes a great romance novel!
Aug 21, 2012
Niki
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4 of 5 stars
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Shelves:
fiction,
romantic-fiction
I like all of Jude Deveraux's books they are fast, fun romances.
I really enjoyed this book. Hank Montgomery is not my type, but I enjoyed the story.
Very predictable, but a lot of fun. A good, quick, weekend read.
LOVED IT. Read it and you'll know what I'm talking about!
Cute book with a powerful story............
I'm a sucker for the romance.
3.5 stars.
Interesting one ..
3.5 stars
Loved it
Rated 3.5
This is the second attempt at reading this book and I finally got through it. It is a romance. It is really slow in the beginning but you have to just keep reading it. Toward the middle of the book it gets really good.
It is set back in 1913 when the unions were first beginning to form. A young woman, who is under lock and key, finds out there is more to the world than her family and her "loving" fiance...
It is set back in 1913 when the unions were first beginning to form. A young woman, who is under lock and key, finds out there is more to the world than her family and her "loving" fiance...
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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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