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by Sabrina Jeffries

Thanks, K.!! I don't think you would be confused at all by reading this one first. However, I do think you might get more out of the book by reading one or two of the others first, because Charlotte is the headmistress of the school, so she has a big role in all the books. And she has a correspondence with "Cousin Michael", so the reveal of who Cousin Michael is will be more meaningful. Hope that helps!

New_user, I've only read books in the "School for Heiresses" series which is her latest series, so I'd go with Danielle's advice :)

Thanks so much, Tammy!! ]]> <![CDATA[Angelc voted on the book list Best Romance Novels of 2009]]> http://www.goodreads.com/list/user_vote/232182 Angelc added The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie to the book list Best Romance Novels of 2009

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]]> <![CDATA[Angelc added 'Wed Him Before You Bed Him']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/75326151 to: Wed Him Before You Bed Him (School for Heiresses, Book 6) by Sabrina Jeffries
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Mrs. Charlotte Harris, widow and owner of the girls' school featured in the "School for Heiresses" series, is disappointed to lose contact with her dear pen pal and benefactor, Cousin Michael. He was offended by her persistence on learning his identity and stopped answering her letters. Also troubling, is the reappearance of David Masters, Viscount of Kirkwood, into her life. David should want nothing to do with her after the scandal she caused for his family years ago when they were teenagers. On top of all of this, the future of her girls' school is in jeopardy and David may be the only one who can help.

The first part of "Wed Him Before You Bed Him" was fantastic, but the last 100 or so pages really dragged, as the romance was overshadowed by the mystery and all of the lies that had built up between the hero and heroine. The story is one of my favorite premises- childhood sweethearts who are reunited as adults. Jeffries spends a lot of time on the romance between the two leads when they are eighteen as a flashback. I really enjoyed this part of the book and I'm glad she gave so much time to this piece of the story instead of just skimming over or summarizing it. This background really made the intensity of their feelings for each other as adults seem more believable. The flashback was a really sweet, romantic, and innocent part of the story that I really enjoyed.

I liked David a lot more in the flashback scenes, he was much more open and innocent. The hard times he's lived through really harden his shell and make him seem a little gruff and jaded. Charlotte's character shows a lot of growth and she becomes a stronger woman as an adult.

I have read most of the "School for Heiresses" series and while this isn't my favorite one, it is good to finally be able to read Charlotte's story. Also, readers finally discover Cousin Michael's true identity. This is rewarding since a letter between Charlotte and Cousin Michael opens each chapter in the preceeding books.

The book is very much worth reading for the beginning two thirds, even if the ending is a bit disappointing. The flashback portion might be the best part!


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by Jaci Burton

Lol! Great review, Tammy! ]]> <![CDATA[new comment from Angelc]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/53085931 Eastofoz's review of A Scotsman in Love
by Karen Ranney

Great review, Eastofoz!! I can't stand it when the leads are never even together! Thanks for the review! ]]> <![CDATA[new comment from Angelc]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/77107878 Karen's review of Untouched
by Anna Campbell

Great review, Karen!! ]]> <![CDATA[new comment from Angelc]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/78352230 Angelc's review of Suddenly You
by Lisa Kleypas

Tammy, LOL!! Thanks!! The pre-thanksgiving stuff might be stressful but it will be fun in the end!!

Karen, I have a few reads lined up for the week too!!

Enjoy the festivities!!! ]]>