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He was a man who took what he wanted
Brooke knew that either she or her sister, Louise, would have to marry money to avoid selling the family estate. But not for anything would she marry Paul Corelli, the human dynamo who had fought his way out of the gutters of Naples to become a millionaire.
It was unfortunate that Brooke felt that way, because Corelli had already made up his mind that he wanted her.
And he absolutely refused to take no for an answer!
Brooke knew that either she or her sister, Louise, would have to marry money to avoid selling the family estate. But not for anything would she marry Paul Corelli, the human dynamo who had fought his way out of the gutters of Naples to become a millionaire.
It was unfortunate that Brooke felt that way, because Corelli had already made up his mind that he wanted her.
And he absolutely refused to take no for an answer!
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Margaret Way
614 books163 followersMargaret Way was born and educated in the river city of Brisbane, Australia. Before her marriage she was a well-known pianist, teacher, vocal coach and accompanist, but her hectic musical career came to a halt when her son was born and the demands of motherhood dictated a change of pace.
On a fortuitous impulse she decided to try her hand at romance writing and was thrilled when Mills & Boon accepted her first effort, Time of the Jacaranda, which they published less than a year later in 1970; a feat that brought tears to her father's eyes. Some seventy odd books have followed resulting in a loyal readership whose letters provide a source of support and encouragement. A driving force in all her writing has been the promotion of her much loved country, Australia. She delights in bringing it alive for her readers; its people, way of life, environment, flora and fauna. Her efforts so far have not excited official recognition, but she expects one day she will be awarded the "Order of Australia."
Her interests remain with the arts. She still plays the piano seriously, but her "top Cs" have gone. She is still addicted to collecting antiques and paintings and browsing through galleries. She now lives within sight and sound of beautiful Moreton Bay and its islands, inspiration for some of her books. Her house is full of books, spectacular plants, Chinese screens and pots. She is devoted to her garden and spends much time "directing the design and digging and providing cold drinks and chocolates."
On a fortuitous impulse she decided to try her hand at romance writing and was thrilled when Mills & Boon accepted her first effort, Time of the Jacaranda, which they published less than a year later in 1970; a feat that brought tears to her father's eyes. Some seventy odd books have followed resulting in a loyal readership whose letters provide a source of support and encouragement. A driving force in all her writing has been the promotion of her much loved country, Australia. She delights in bringing it alive for her readers; its people, way of life, environment, flora and fauna. Her efforts so far have not excited official recognition, but she expects one day she will be awarded the "Order of Australia."
Her interests remain with the arts. She still plays the piano seriously, but her "top Cs" have gone. She is still addicted to collecting antiques and paintings and browsing through galleries. She now lives within sight and sound of beautiful Moreton Bay and its islands, inspiration for some of her books. Her house is full of books, spectacular plants, Chinese screens and pots. She is devoted to her garden and spends much time "directing the design and digging and providing cold drinks and chocolates."
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February 3, 2022
Much of this book makes no sense. The whole thing is full of ridiculous dialogue and non-sequiturs, and nothing anyone does makes much sense. People seem to change character to suit the plot, which is also annoying.
July 28, 2025
This is why I read Harlequins. The characters have problems I will never have.
Heroine's problems:
She is more beautiful than her older sister, but her mother won't acknowledge her.
Her family is old money and the money is running out fast.
Handsome, rich hero wants to marry her, but heroine only wants to marry for love.
Hero's cousin wants to be the OW
Hero's problems:
He has a 16 year-old daughter who needs mothering.
He needs connections in high society.
He wants his nuerotic wife (heroine) to sleep with him.
He ends up in the hospital after saving an employee from injury.
How the problems are solved:
After hero's near-death experience, heroine says she loves him. He says he loves her back and that the cousin is a big fat liar.
Easy peasy - HEA
Heroine's problems:
She is more beautiful than her older sister, but her mother won't acknowledge her.
Her family is old money and the money is running out fast.
Handsome, rich hero wants to marry her, but heroine only wants to marry for love.
Hero's cousin wants to be the OW
Hero's problems:
He has a 16 year-old daughter who needs mothering.
He needs connections in high society.
He wants his nuerotic wife (heroine) to sleep with him.
He ends up in the hospital after saving an employee from injury.
How the problems are solved:
After hero's near-death experience, heroine says she loves him. He says he loves her back and that the cousin is a big fat liar.
Easy peasy - HEA
February 16, 2026
3.5 Stars
I read this book for the Retro Romance Readathon, and I have to say that I enjoyed it!
It wasn't perfect, and I'm sure a lot of people would have issues with the male/female relationships in the book, but I read books and remember that books written almost 50 years ago cannot be judged by today's standards. That being said, I don't condone certain things (abuse, for example), and that wasn't something that happened in this book.
I liked the characters of Brook and Paul, and I thought they worked well today. While Brook was younger than Paul and less experienced, I still felt that she wasn't the typical female character you would see in these older books. She didn't need (or want) to be saved. Just to be loved.
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I read this book for the Retro Romance Readathon, and I have to say that I enjoyed it!
It wasn't perfect, and I'm sure a lot of people would have issues with the male/female relationships in the book, but I read books and remember that books written almost 50 years ago cannot be judged by today's standards. That being said, I don't condone certain things (abuse, for example), and that wasn't something that happened in this book.
I liked the characters of Brook and Paul, and I thought they worked well today. While Brook was younger than Paul and less experienced, I still felt that she wasn't the typical female character you would see in these older books. She didn't need (or want) to be saved. Just to be loved.
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May 23, 2020He was a man who took what he wanted
Brooke knew that either she or her sister, Louise, would have to marry money to avoid selling the family estate. But not for anything would she marry Paul Corelli, the human dynamo who had fought his way out of the gutters of Naples to become a millionaire.
It was unfortunate that Brooke felt that way, because Corelli had already made up his mind that he wanted her.
And he absolutely refused to take no for an answer!
Brooke knew that either she or her sister, Louise, would have to marry money to avoid selling the family estate. But not for anything would she marry Paul Corelli, the human dynamo who had fought his way out of the gutters of Naples to become a millionaire.
It was unfortunate that Brooke felt that way, because Corelli had already made up his mind that he wanted her.
And he absolutely refused to take no for an answer!
February 27, 2024
The impoverish h thinks that the H courts her beautiful but spoiled sister, when he proposes. He'll save her family's estate and take care of their financial troubles in exchange for the admission into high society for himself and his illegitimate daughter.
April 2, 2011
For anyone wanting to know how people can go along with arranged marriages - this book is for you. I liked the 1st chapter the best (read like pride and prejudice)...
after the 1st couple of chapters, I was bored even though this was supposed to be on the M&B best sellers list
after the 1st couple of chapters, I was bored even though this was supposed to be on the M&B best sellers list
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April 4, 2012
After the awkward arranged-not-arranged marriage, they honeymoon in San Francisco. I don't know if this is a sign to purchase those $350 tickets for May or not. Hmm.
February 21, 2013
this one seemed like a historical romance. it was a light read and enjoyable but there was nothing more to it
April 22, 2014
Its a fantastic book. I loved every word in the book. Its no wonder that it is in the best sellers list of M&B.
September 1, 2016
Ridiculous.
May 4, 2019
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