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In Gilded Age New York City, the bachelors of the Knickerbocker Club spend their days rubbing elbows with Manhattan's most elite citizens—and their nights with its most intoxicating women...
Sometimes the journey is more pleasurable than the destination...
Standing on the platform at Grand Central Station, Ted Harper is surprised by a fiery kiss from an undeniably gorgeous d ...more
Sometimes the journey is more pleasurable than the destination...
Standing on the platform at Grand Central Station, Ted Harper is surprised by a fiery kiss from an undeniably gorgeous d ...more
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2,5 Stars
Setting up the stage for the upcoming new series revolving around a group of rich and self-made men gathered in the exclusive Knickerbocker Club, Clara and Ted's love story briefly introduces us to 1887 Gilded Age New York, a nice and welcome change in the Historical Romance panorama these days.
At barely 80 pages, I was already expecting the love story to unbelievably proceed at breakneck speed and in fact it did, but the nice writing, lively dialogues and the likeable characters, ...more
May 22, 2016
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3.5 Stars
Prequel Novella
Love the setting. I believe it's turn of the century, New York City. It's difficult to find American historicals that aren't cowboy romances.
The heroine in this book is a hoot. She talks a lot...and even acknowledges that she does so to try to confuse the people around her into agreeing with her. But it also seems like she's just adopted that tactic for everyday conversations. She's a little bit goofy. Innocent, but not naive. She's a somewhat poor perfume salesgirl, hap ...more
Prequel Novella
Love the setting. I believe it's turn of the century, New York City. It's difficult to find American historicals that aren't cowboy romances.
The heroine in this book is a hoot. She talks a lot...and even acknowledges that she does so to try to confuse the people around her into agreeing with her. But it also seems like she's just adopted that tactic for everyday conversations. She's a little bit goofy. Innocent, but not naive. She's a somewhat poor perfume salesgirl, hap ...more
Closer to 2.5 stars
I rarely read novellas as their “real estate” don’t allow for adequate character development. But this book is a precursor to a promising series about a group of business tycoons, the Knickerbocker Club, plus I like the time period, the Gilded Age, and, what can I say...I love the cover.
The novella is 80 pages long. Despite the length, the author was able to create a believable historical setting and intriguing characters with glimpse of potential.
The story had enough materia ...more
I rarely read novellas as their “real estate” don’t allow for adequate character development. But this book is a precursor to a promising series about a group of business tycoons, the Knickerbocker Club, plus I like the time period, the Gilded Age, and, what can I say...I love the cover.
The novella is 80 pages long. Despite the length, the author was able to create a believable historical setting and intriguing characters with glimpse of potential.
The story had enough materia ...more
The story had good bones. Just not enough pages to make it believable.
Tycoon is the prequel novella to Joanna Shupe new series about a group of business tycoons, the Knickerbocker Club. It takes place in 1887, during the Gilded Age, a period that fascinates me. This was my first book by this author and I love how she gives life to her characters, despite the short format of this story.
Clara Dobson, a perfume shop girl, is on the run after witnessing a possible murder, involving a well-known politician and a corrupt police officer. Desperate for help and a place t ...more
Clara Dobson, a perfume shop girl, is on the run after witnessing a possible murder, involving a well-known politician and a corrupt police officer. Desperate for help and a place t ...more
3.25 Stars! This is a new series kick off by JS. Since it is a short and a kick off book she has to pack a lot of information and world building and a romance in a very short word count format. Of course the ILYs came pretty fast and furious, but I am willing to give a lot of leeway considering what the author needed to accomplish. I like the fresh time frame, as the golden age isn't usually found in romances. I liked Ted, but he and his friends make no bones about being corrupt in their busines
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I read this because I, personally, find the time period chosen by Ms. Shupe very interesting, using the almost mythic lives of the Captains of Industry as a set up for her heroes in her new series The Knickerbocker Club. I think the moment I enjoyed the story the most was when the hero, Ted Harper, let's us know that his wealth and success was built on his ruthlessness, the methods used anything else but legal.
So, what does this say about the romance? Not much, to be honest. This is a novella. H ...more
So, what does this say about the romance? Not much, to be honest. This is a novella. H ...more
It’s a novella. I enjoyed the glimpse, but love? Meh. Good sexual tension and quick plot.
I gave this a B- at AAR, so that's 3.5 stars.
Having read and enjoyed Magnate, which is the first full-length novel in Ms Shupe’s new Knickerbocker Club series, I decided to backtrack and pick up this prequel novella. In Magnate, we met banking Tycoon Ted Harper and his vibrant, voluble wife, Clara, a former New York shopgirl; at first glance, perhaps a rather mismatched couple. In Tycoon, we discover how they met and fell in love when Clara, on the run after witnessing a murder, accosts Ted ...more
Having read and enjoyed Magnate, which is the first full-length novel in Ms Shupe’s new Knickerbocker Club series, I decided to backtrack and pick up this prequel novella. In Magnate, we met banking Tycoon Ted Harper and his vibrant, voluble wife, Clara, a former New York shopgirl; at first glance, perhaps a rather mismatched couple. In Tycoon, we discover how they met and fell in love when Clara, on the run after witnessing a murder, accosts Ted ...more
***4 1/2 stars!***
From page 1, the story and the delightful heroine's antics had me enthralled. I love it when I read a book and am immediately thrust right into the action, when the H/h meet at the very beginning. There's no better way to hold my attention.
The ending was a bit rushed and there were some misunderstandings I felt could have been handled better, but I can only take 1/2 of a star off for that. The story was engaging and the characters were really well fleshed out for such a short ...more
From page 1, the story and the delightful heroine's antics had me enthralled. I love it when I read a book and am immediately thrust right into the action, when the H/h meet at the very beginning. There's no better way to hold my attention.
The ending was a bit rushed and there were some misunderstandings I felt could have been handled better, but I can only take 1/2 of a star off for that. The story was engaging and the characters were really well fleshed out for such a short ...more
This novella got off to an excellent beginning.
I thought this book was going to be a solid 4.5-star read. then the heroine started to get ridiculous and the book ended with a bang of absurdity.
I thought this book was going to be a solid 4.5-star read. then the heroine started to get ridiculous and the book ended with a bang of absurdity.
3.5/5
A promising start to a new historical romance series revolving around NYC's Knickerbocker Club in late 1800s. I love the idea for the series. Tycoon is a fun introductory novella, though it could've been a tad longer. ...more
A promising start to a new historical romance series revolving around NYC's Knickerbocker Club in late 1800s. I love the idea for the series. Tycoon is a fun introductory novella, though it could've been a tad longer. ...more
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4.5
I wanted more of a grovel. Other than that, I loved this. It's fast-paced and enjoyable. I don't typically love Romances set during the Gilded Age, but I really liked this! I've bought the next in the series already.
I read this based on Sarah MacLean’s recommendation. I really liked it!
Ted is standing on the platform waiting for his train to arrive when a delicious bundle of warm and vibrant woman latches on to his side and mentions how she hopes she pac ...more
4.5
I wanted more of a grovel. Other than that, I loved this. It's fast-paced and enjoyable. I don't typically love Romances set during the Gilded Age, but I really liked this! I've bought the next in the series already.
I read this based on Sarah MacLean’s recommendation. I really liked it!
Ted is standing on the platform waiting for his train to arrive when a delicious bundle of warm and vibrant woman latches on to his side and mentions how she hopes she pac ...more
Nice short read!
Definitely intrigued and ready to dive into book one! I like the writing style of this author. Wanted more, but definitely a nice 100 page introduction to the Knickerbockers Series!
Definitely intrigued and ready to dive into book one! I like the writing style of this author. Wanted more, but definitely a nice 100 page introduction to the Knickerbockers Series!
When I first started hearing buzz about Joanna Shupe's upcoming THE KNICKERBOCKER CLUB series, I have to say that I was intrigued and a tad skeptical about the Gilded Age being used as the setting. The United States in the late 19th Century was a tumultuous time with very rapid economic growth for some, but also a time with questionable business practices like child labor. I have never read a romance story set in this time, but because I am a very enthusiastic fan of author Joanna Shupe, I decid ...more
Man I LIKE how Joanna Shupe tells a story.
And that's a shame.
Because as much as I like her style and her way of building a scene, her stories are always so thin in content for me. Tycoon is a novella, so I already knew that it was going to be a quick read going in. I was not disappointed at the book. There are much worse novellas which just didn't prepare me for anything between the leads at all. It is a readable book. I liked Ted and Clara. Clara talked too much but she came across as more de ...more
And that's a shame.
Because as much as I like her style and her way of building a scene, her stories are always so thin in content for me. Tycoon is a novella, so I already knew that it was going to be a quick read going in. I was not disappointed at the book. There are much worse novellas which just didn't prepare me for anything between the leads at all. It is a readable book. I liked Ted and Clara. Clara talked too much but she came across as more de ...more
Tepid
This is a fairly short novella, so it was unfortunate the last 15% of the purchase is a preview of the next book in the series and more of the author's works. As a novella, my expectations are lower for character and plot development, but this offering just felt tepid. There isn't instant attraction, which was a pleasant diversion, and the hero isn't a bodybuilding god. The snobbery between classes was also wonderfully absent, which made this period story seem quintessentially American. Des ...more
This is a fairly short novella, so it was unfortunate the last 15% of the purchase is a preview of the next book in the series and more of the author's works. As a novella, my expectations are lower for character and plot development, but this offering just felt tepid. There isn't instant attraction, which was a pleasant diversion, and the hero isn't a bodybuilding god. The snobbery between classes was also wonderfully absent, which made this period story seem quintessentially American. Des ...more
Wildly entertaining!
This was such a cute story about those men who lived in the Gilded Age belonging to the Knickerbocker Club. They were powerful, wealthy and so hot. Each of them had business sense to achieve anything they wanted.
When Ted Harper is accosted by a unknown woman at a train station saying "husband" to him, well he thinks she's crazy. But the oh so lovely lady grabs him and kisses him! Oh, my what a way to be introduced. Ted goes along with Clara Dawson believing her running from someone. She tells h ...more
When Ted Harper is accosted by a unknown woman at a train station saying "husband" to him, well he thinks she's crazy. But the oh so lovely lady grabs him and kisses him! Oh, my what a way to be introduced. Ted goes along with Clara Dawson believing her running from someone. She tells h ...more
This definitely worked better for me than the first book in this series! I'm not totally drawn into Shupe's voice and this in particular told a kind of story I hate (three days to gaudy proposals, whyyyyyyyy), but I still liked it. I may try a full length book by her again yet.
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3.5 stars
Although I have been 'warned' about the ridiculous timeline from first meet to marriage proposal ((view spoiler)) and I should've been prepared... but alas, it still put a huge damper on the enjoyment of reading this novella. Because I hated it. I'm sorry, but I do. Rarely feel forgiving about that kind of situation, and yes, this is NOT one of those situations.
Which is rather disappointed because I enjoyed it, apart from timeline. It was one of th ...more
Although I have been 'warned' about the ridiculous timeline from first meet to marriage proposal ((view spoiler)) and I should've been prepared... but alas, it still put a huge damper on the enjoyment of reading this novella. Because I hated it. I'm sorry, but I do. Rarely feel forgiving about that kind of situation, and yes, this is NOT one of those situations.
Which is rather disappointed because I enjoyed it, apart from timeline. It was one of th ...more
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Joanna Shupe's Knickerbocker Club series has been on my TBR for a little over a year now. One of my good friends highly recommended it to me and even gave me a copy of the first full-length book. But, you know the drill — my TBR overfloweth and I wasn't in a huge hurry to get to it. If Tycoon, the prequel novella, is any indication I'm going to love this series.
I've had a really tough time reading since all this pandemic stuff started. For ...more
A great series starter set in the NYC Guilded Age era
This was a fun, light, quick read with a murder mystery, and a great romance. Loved the banter. growing connection and chemistry, and the sexy times were really hot.
As an Australian reader, I've not learnt much about American history. This is a series starter, set in the Gilded Age era of New York. Knickerbockers (you instantly think of Bloomers), is also a term for the early Dutch settlers. I look forward to read more, a great recommendation ...more
This was a fun, light, quick read with a murder mystery, and a great romance. Loved the banter. growing connection and chemistry, and the sexy times were really hot.
As an Australian reader, I've not learnt much about American history. This is a series starter, set in the Gilded Age era of New York. Knickerbockers (you instantly think of Bloomers), is also a term for the early Dutch settlers. I look forward to read more, a great recommendation ...more
Gilded Age USA setting. A plucky perfume salesperson convinces starchy banker to pretend to be her husband leading to forced-proximity and only-one-bed on a TRAIN. A delightful novella.
Wow. This was my first Joanna Shupe and I'm amazed at how much she was ae to do in this short novella. I was completely invested in these characters in the 1.5 hours it took to read!
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3.5 Stars
I enjoyed Joanna Shupe's European historical romances (Wicked Deceptions series) and I am overjoyed to see that she is now focusing on Gilded Age America! This is an era that I haven't read much about in romance and I am excited to learn more about it.
Tycoon is a fun, cute novella that introduces readers to the world of the Knickerbocker Club. It focuses on bank owner Ted Harper who is waiting for a train and is randomly kissed by a woman who is clearly in trouble. Clara Dawson is just ...more
I enjoyed Joanna Shupe's European historical romances (Wicked Deceptions series) and I am overjoyed to see that she is now focusing on Gilded Age America! This is an era that I haven't read much about in romance and I am excited to learn more about it.
Tycoon is a fun, cute novella that introduces readers to the world of the Knickerbocker Club. It focuses on bank owner Ted Harper who is waiting for a train and is randomly kissed by a woman who is clearly in trouble. Clara Dawson is just ...more
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If Joanna Shupe decided to just write books set in America’s nineteenth century Gilded Age from now on, I wouldn’t complain. I think there’re so many opportunities for great stories with that setting, and it is severely underused. I enjoyed this one and look forward to the next.
I actually didn’t realise Tycoon was a novella until I started reading, but I have no problem with that. I know and understand all the reasons readers object to novellas in the romance genre. Obviousl ...more
If Joanna Shupe decided to just write books set in America’s nineteenth century Gilded Age from now on, I wouldn’t complain. I think there’re so many opportunities for great stories with that setting, and it is severely underused. I enjoyed this one and look forward to the next.
I actually didn’t realise Tycoon was a novella until I started reading, but I have no problem with that. I know and understand all the reasons readers object to novellas in the romance genre. Obviousl ...more
3.5 stars.
I've wanted to try this author's work for a long time. Since she's just began a new series, I figured I'd start with the prequel novella. I love a good road romance, and this one looked intriguing. Thankfully, my first impression was right.
I liked the heroine, Clara. Smart and independent, I was immediately sympathetic to her. I love a strong woman, and Clara had strength in spades. That strength allowed her to be quick-thinking, and to deal with emotionally trying situations admirably ...more
I've wanted to try this author's work for a long time. Since she's just began a new series, I figured I'd start with the prequel novella. I love a good road romance, and this one looked intriguing. Thankfully, my first impression was right.
I liked the heroine, Clara. Smart and independent, I was immediately sympathetic to her. I love a strong woman, and Clara had strength in spades. That strength allowed her to be quick-thinking, and to deal with emotionally trying situations admirably ...more
No one is more surprised than Ted Harper when a strange woman comes up to him at the train station, kisses him, and proceeds to call him darling and husband. He doesn't know if she's a swindler or if she's in some kind of trouble. Come to find out Ms. Clara Dobson is running from something. And she figures running home to St. Louis will be the best solution. She was lucky enough to run into Ted, but now it seems her troubles may have followed her.
This was a very quick read. I've never read Joan ...more
This was a very quick read. I've never read Joan ...more
May 18, 2017
Renee
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What a whirlwind of a story! I love this world. The Knickerbocker Club series is just so good and getting Ted's story was a real treat!
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