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Remember When
Judith McNaught's last enchanting bestseller, Until You, was hailed as "brilliantly done and completely entertaining... ripe plot twists... a fine supporting cast" – Ocala Star-Banner.
Now, with more than fourteen million books in print and seven New York Times bestsellers, Judith McNaught brings us her latest, most enthralling novel...
Remember When
When multinational tycoon Cole Harrison approached her on a moonlit balcony at the White Orchid Charity Ball, Diana Foster had no idea how extraordinary the night ahead would be. The most lavish social event of the Houston season had brought out American aristocracy, Texas-style, in glittering array. So, after losing her fiancé to a blond Italian heiress and reading about it in a sleazy gossip paper, the lovely Diana felt obliged to make an appearance — if only to save face and to bolster her company's image.
Foster's Beautiful Living magazine was her family's success story, and Diana knew that, single, childless, and suddenly "unengaged", she was not living up to its lucrative image of upscale domestic tranquility.
A woman of gentle grace and kindness, Diana deeply valued her privacy and her dignity, both of which were at risk that night among certain rumor-driven socialites. And now the pride of Dallas billionaires, Cole Harrison, was closing in on her with two crystal flutes and a bottle of champagne...
The tall, lithe former stableboy couldn't negotiate his way out of a contract with his crusty uncle, Cal — he had to bring home a wife, and soon, or see Cal's share of the business Cole had created go to an undeserving relative. A man as coolly analytical as he was arrestingly attractive, Cole decided that his bride-to-be should be rich in her own right, meltingly beautiful, and a woman of impeccable character... Diana Foster!
It was the perfect to their respective dilemmas, and, after a lot of champagne for Diana and some skilled persuasion from Cole, their lips met in a long, slow, bargain-sealing kiss. Neither one dared imagine that a match made in logic's heaven might be headed straight for an unexpected, once-in-a-lifetime love...
Now, with more than fourteen million books in print and seven New York Times bestsellers, Judith McNaught brings us her latest, most enthralling novel...
Remember When
When multinational tycoon Cole Harrison approached her on a moonlit balcony at the White Orchid Charity Ball, Diana Foster had no idea how extraordinary the night ahead would be. The most lavish social event of the Houston season had brought out American aristocracy, Texas-style, in glittering array. So, after losing her fiancé to a blond Italian heiress and reading about it in a sleazy gossip paper, the lovely Diana felt obliged to make an appearance — if only to save face and to bolster her company's image.
Foster's Beautiful Living magazine was her family's success story, and Diana knew that, single, childless, and suddenly "unengaged", she was not living up to its lucrative image of upscale domestic tranquility.
A woman of gentle grace and kindness, Diana deeply valued her privacy and her dignity, both of which were at risk that night among certain rumor-driven socialites. And now the pride of Dallas billionaires, Cole Harrison, was closing in on her with two crystal flutes and a bottle of champagne...
The tall, lithe former stableboy couldn't negotiate his way out of a contract with his crusty uncle, Cal — he had to bring home a wife, and soon, or see Cal's share of the business Cole had created go to an undeserving relative. A man as coolly analytical as he was arrestingly attractive, Cole decided that his bride-to-be should be rich in her own right, meltingly beautiful, and a woman of impeccable character... Diana Foster!
It was the perfect to their respective dilemmas, and, after a lot of champagne for Diana and some skilled persuasion from Cole, their lips met in a long, slow, bargain-sealing kiss. Neither one dared imagine that a match made in logic's heaven might be headed straight for an unexpected, once-in-a-lifetime love...
432 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 1, 1996
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Judith McNaught is a #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author, with more than forty million copies of her novels in print, in over eighty countries and more than thirty languages. She was also the first female executive producer at a CBS radio station. McNaught is credited with inventing the modern Regency Historical romance subgenre.
Judith McNaught is a #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author, with more than forty million copies of her novels in print, in over eighty countries and more than thirty languages. She was also the first female executive producer at a CBS radio station. McNaught is credited with inventing the modern Regency Historical romance subgenre.
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March 21, 2011
I have observed that a lot of people dislike this book. But I guess I can't help it. I really do love this book. Every page of it. Would you believe that I did finish this book in just two days. I am totally in love with its plot. It reminds me so much of Paradise. Well, I did notice that Matt Farrell was mentioned in this book.:) To be honest, I love romance books especially those that involves corporate CEO's. I don't know but I'm sure that I'm a sucker for those kind of stories.
I especially like Cole Harrison. He did remind me so much of Matt Farrell. They were both HANDSOME, SEXY, and SMART. Their life story were also the same. From rags to riches type of story. He's every girl's dream. On the other hand, Diana Foster is every man's dream girl. Smart, sexy and very alluring. She maybe rich and beautiful, but she certainly possess a pure heart. Unlike Meredith in Paradise, they are completely the opposite. Cole and Diana are perfect for each other. The story maybe a little drag but it definitely is romantic. I love the way that they were connected in the past. Their friendship and companionship in the past really did miracles with their future. What I also like about Diana is he definitely love Cole with all her heart. I mean she really did ignore nasty rumors about him. That's kind of new since almost all of Mcnaught's heroine experienced paranoia. This story definitely broke the tradition about misunderstanding between the hero and heroine.
By the way, Dan Penworth is a jerk! He definitely is! On the other hand, Corey's love story with Spencer Addison is really romantic. They definitely love each other so much. I envy their relationship with each other. I would love to read their story on a different book. I sure hope that the author will do a sequel featuring Spence and Corey's love story.:)
Jessica is definitely a bitch and a whore!! HAHAHA.. I really wanna say that!:) Hmmmm.. What else? Oh, I like the way the Fosters live. Can I be a part of your family? Hahahah..:) There's so much to love about this book. I sure hope that other ladies who loves to read romance would give this book a try.:)
"There will be a few times in your life when all your instincts will tell you to do something, something that defies logic, upsets your plans, and may seem crazy to others. When that happens, you do it. Listen to your instincts and ignore everything else. Ignore logic, ignore the odds, ignore the complications, and just go for it."
-Robert Foster-
<3
I especially like Cole Harrison. He did remind me so much of Matt Farrell. They were both HANDSOME, SEXY, and SMART. Their life story were also the same. From rags to riches type of story. He's every girl's dream. On the other hand, Diana Foster is every man's dream girl. Smart, sexy and very alluring. She maybe rich and beautiful, but she certainly possess a pure heart. Unlike Meredith in Paradise, they are completely the opposite. Cole and Diana are perfect for each other. The story maybe a little drag but it definitely is romantic. I love the way that they were connected in the past. Their friendship and companionship in the past really did miracles with their future. What I also like about Diana is he definitely love Cole with all her heart. I mean she really did ignore nasty rumors about him. That's kind of new since almost all of Mcnaught's heroine experienced paranoia. This story definitely broke the tradition about misunderstanding between the hero and heroine.
By the way, Dan Penworth is a jerk! He definitely is! On the other hand, Corey's love story with Spencer Addison is really romantic. They definitely love each other so much. I envy their relationship with each other. I would love to read their story on a different book. I sure hope that the author will do a sequel featuring Spence and Corey's love story.:)
Jessica is definitely a bitch and a whore!! HAHAHA.. I really wanna say that!:) Hmmmm.. What else? Oh, I like the way the Fosters live. Can I be a part of your family? Hahahah..:) There's so much to love about this book. I sure hope that other ladies who loves to read romance would give this book a try.:)
"There will be a few times in your life when all your instincts will tell you to do something, something that defies logic, upsets your plans, and may seem crazy to others. When that happens, you do it. Listen to your instincts and ignore everything else. Ignore logic, ignore the odds, ignore the complications, and just go for it."
-Robert Foster-
<3
January 10, 2026
Just a heads up -- this review is totally biased.
I am a HUGE Judith McNaught fan. I adore her writing. It's filled with loads of drama, angst and emotion. Her historical stuff is far superior to her contemporary works, but that doesn't keep me from thoroughly enjoying Remember When .
This is a contemporary novel written in the 1990s, and it shows. It's very much a soap opera, which I am here for being that I LOVE soap operas. If all major networks are reviving old evening shows, why can't they bring back the old soaps?!? My vote would be for All My Children.
ANYWAY - this book has the two MCs together in 1979, where the heroine is 14 and the hero is 18 or 19 (I think). Diana is a rich Texan heiress and Cole works in her friend's stable during the summers. Diana is naïve, kind, bright and unpretentious and Cole is smart, hardworking and determined. They forge a genuine friendship over a few summers and then there is a big time jump (15 years, give or take).
The story jumps to present day and you better go ahead and turn the disbelieving part of your brain off as you continue to read, because the only way to enjoy this book is to question nothing. Cole is now a billionaire (of course) and Diana is a successful businesswoman herself, running a magazine and essentially a 'Martha Stewart-esque' lifestyle brand. Diana and Cole end up at the same big Houston charity function right after Diana's fiancé left her for another woman. For a whole bunch of plot-moving reasons, the two get hitched in name only that very night and agree to stay married for one year to help one another out for business reasons. But those type of marriages never stay in 'name only', do they? At least not in romance novels.
A lot of things happen, none of them earth-shattering and then the book ends happily.
To be honest, I wanted the plot to go in a completely different direction than the one McNaught delivered. I would have preferred a slow burn filled with little moments that bring the couple closer together. Instead, things move verrrry quickly between the two and all conflicts are resolved with little to no angst. Bummer.
Had this been my first McNaught book, I would have rated this book much lower, but I'm feeling nostalgic for her old stuff, so this rating is inflated. Also, I scored this book at a used bookstore in hardback for dirt cheap, but likely would have paid full price since I love McNaught's stories so much.
I am a HUGE Judith McNaught fan. I adore her writing. It's filled with loads of drama, angst and emotion. Her historical stuff is far superior to her contemporary works, but that doesn't keep me from thoroughly enjoying Remember When .
This is a contemporary novel written in the 1990s, and it shows. It's very much a soap opera, which I am here for being that I LOVE soap operas. If all major networks are reviving old evening shows, why can't they bring back the old soaps?!? My vote would be for All My Children.
ANYWAY - this book has the two MCs together in 1979, where the heroine is 14 and the hero is 18 or 19 (I think). Diana is a rich Texan heiress and Cole works in her friend's stable during the summers. Diana is naïve, kind, bright and unpretentious and Cole is smart, hardworking and determined. They forge a genuine friendship over a few summers and then there is a big time jump (15 years, give or take).
The story jumps to present day and you better go ahead and turn the disbelieving part of your brain off as you continue to read, because the only way to enjoy this book is to question nothing. Cole is now a billionaire (of course) and Diana is a successful businesswoman herself, running a magazine and essentially a 'Martha Stewart-esque' lifestyle brand. Diana and Cole end up at the same big Houston charity function right after Diana's fiancé left her for another woman. For a whole bunch of plot-moving reasons, the two get hitched in name only that very night and agree to stay married for one year to help one another out for business reasons. But those type of marriages never stay in 'name only', do they? At least not in romance novels.
A lot of things happen, none of them earth-shattering and then the book ends happily.
To be honest, I wanted the plot to go in a completely different direction than the one McNaught delivered. I would have preferred a slow burn filled with little moments that bring the couple closer together. Instead, things move verrrry quickly between the two and all conflicts are resolved with little to no angst. Bummer.
Had this been my first McNaught book, I would have rated this book much lower, but I'm feeling nostalgic for her old stuff, so this rating is inflated. Also, I scored this book at a used bookstore in hardback for dirt cheap, but likely would have paid full price since I love McNaught's stories so much.
October 3, 2014
This was not so bad, it was just not memorable like JM's other books. Why? Because I think JM just got tired. Or bored by her own characters. So much so that more than half the story was concentrated on other characters, table settings, hand-painted knickknacks, homegrown organic vegetables and yadda yadda yadda that added nothing to the plot, character development or romance. It's like she was so fascinated with the emerging world of the Martha Stewart empire that she forgot she was writing what is in its essence a romance novel. She got totally side-tracked and never found her way back. Then as a sudden afterthought she thought she should turn the book into a crime/suspense novel and made a half-assed effort at that. Which is why this book has not wowed its readers like JM's books normally do.
I found myself skipping through pages and pages of Martha Stewart type domesticity nonsense, step-family bonding experiences and a sorry attempt to describe SEC related mumble jumble. She wrote about everything else under the sun about table arrangements, congressional hearings and camping trips that nobody really cares about and forgot to develop the romance. And believe me, the romance was completely undeveloped. She did a really good job in building-up the conflict of the arranged marriage as being a cold business agreement and after so thoroughly convincing me about the loveless nature of the marriage she forgot the important part about how they find the romance after that. Jumping in the sack and suddenly, inexplicably being in love made no sense at all to me, especially . Not believable at all and left me totally unsatisfied. The tile is "Remember When" to reconnect the characters to their past youthful emotional connection, but I think McNaught herself forgot to remember it.
If we're strictly examining the technical elements of a story, we get satisfactory characters but way too much setting and very little plot and poorly developed conflict. Regarding the main plot - i.e. romance - we get the exposition but are cheated out of the rising action and climax, the most important aspects of the plot, which is why this book is so unsatisfying. The other subplots were not so well developed or executed either. One thing, I was glad that for a change JM didn't add her favorite annoying "twist" of having one of the protagonists be suspicious of or accuse the other of a horrendous crime or, even worse, actually betray the other. That lack of trust and betrayal between characters that are supposed to love each other irks me. I was glad to have been spared that irritation in this book.
This book still has the humor that is trademark McNaught though it somewhat lacks in the author's mischievous insights into human nature that add so much sparkle to her novels. It is readable enough when you want something not too emotionally draining and you feel like you're in that weird place where you can't decide what to read and don't feel like you have the energy or fully restored emotional reserves to fully commit to the next book. The author only half committed to the story and her implicit promise to the reader, so the reader can have a light, half-committed reading experience in turn. And you know what? Sometimes that's just what I need before that next book to wow me but drain me emotionally. Enjoyable enough but don't expect to be blown away.
I found myself skipping through pages and pages of Martha Stewart type domesticity nonsense, step-family bonding experiences and a sorry attempt to describe SEC related mumble jumble. She wrote about everything else under the sun about table arrangements, congressional hearings and camping trips that nobody really cares about and forgot to develop the romance. And believe me, the romance was completely undeveloped. She did a really good job in building-up the conflict of the arranged marriage as being a cold business agreement and after so thoroughly convincing me about the loveless nature of the marriage she forgot the important part about how they find the romance after that. Jumping in the sack and suddenly, inexplicably being in love made no sense at all to me, especially . Not believable at all and left me totally unsatisfied. The tile is "Remember When" to reconnect the characters to their past youthful emotional connection, but I think McNaught herself forgot to remember it.
If we're strictly examining the technical elements of a story, we get satisfactory characters but way too much setting and very little plot and poorly developed conflict. Regarding the main plot - i.e. romance - we get the exposition but are cheated out of the rising action and climax, the most important aspects of the plot, which is why this book is so unsatisfying. The other subplots were not so well developed or executed either. One thing, I was glad that for a change JM didn't add her favorite annoying "twist" of having one of the protagonists be suspicious of or accuse the other of a horrendous crime or, even worse, actually betray the other. That lack of trust and betrayal between characters that are supposed to love each other irks me. I was glad to have been spared that irritation in this book.
This book still has the humor that is trademark McNaught though it somewhat lacks in the author's mischievous insights into human nature that add so much sparkle to her novels. It is readable enough when you want something not too emotionally draining and you feel like you're in that weird place where you can't decide what to read and don't feel like you have the energy or fully restored emotional reserves to fully commit to the next book. The author only half committed to the story and her implicit promise to the reader, so the reader can have a light, half-committed reading experience in turn. And you know what? Sometimes that's just what I need before that next book to wow me but drain me emotionally. Enjoyable enough but don't expect to be blown away.
January 9, 2020
Frumoasa, relaxanta, emoționantă.
September 13, 2014
“There will be a few times in your life when all your instincts will tell you to do something, something that defies logic, upsets your plans, and may seem crazy to others. When that happens, you do it. Listen to your instincts and ignore everything else. Ignore logic, ignore the odds, ignore the complications, and just go for it.”
A good read but not as gripping as other McNaught books I have read. Loved reading about their younger life.
The stars came out, one by one ...
Brooding, rich, self-made millionaire. Quiet, loyal, heroine. Self-made in her own right.
A nice read, but nothing mind-blowing.
October 17, 2019
Read this book a second time and I loved it even more. What a wonderful story!
June 10, 2015
4.5*
Kenapa ya suka kisah ini?
Suka Cole lebih dari Matt *ngeeeee
Suka kisah Diana Foster mungkin sebab dah mula kenal dia dari buku sebelum ni,
Simple Gifts: Just Curious / Miracles / Change of Heart / Double Exposure
Suka ada kesinambungan kisah Corey dan Spencer,Yang kurang mungkin kisah ni lambat pick up Cole sangat misteri kesabaran diperlukan disini.
P/S Saje je x nak genapkan bintang nanti tak adil untuk Royce.
Kenapa ya suka kisah ini?
Suka Cole lebih dari Matt *ngeeeee
Suka kisah Diana Foster mungkin sebab dah mula kenal dia dari buku sebelum ni,
Simple Gifts: Just Curious / Miracles / Change of Heart / Double Exposure
Suka ada kesinambungan kisah Corey dan Spencer,Yang kurang mungkin kisah ni lambat pick up Cole sangat misteri kesabaran diperlukan disini.
P/S Saje je x nak genapkan bintang nanti tak adil untuk Royce.
July 29, 2017
Prvi dio romana prati likove 80ih godina kao još jako mlade, a drugi 15 godina kasnije. U fokusu je svakako ljubavna priča sa par dramatičnih porodičnih događaja koji su često bili pokretači radnje i koji su odredili sudbine nekih likova. Ipak, neki od njih su loše obrađeni, o nekima bih voljela znati malo više, a posebno šta se sa njima događalo u godinama koje nisu date u romanu. Autorica nas je 15 godina kasnije dovela pred svršen čin ne objasnivši kako je sudbina likova krenula baš u pravcu koji je kasnije dat... glavna junakinja Diana mi je bila najbolja u romanu, a njen odnos sa Corey koji se proteže kroz čitav roman mi je bez obzira na ljubavnu priču ipak najbolji stoga ovom romanu dajem ocjenu 3.
September 22, 2016
Creo que uno de los principales méritos de este libro, y de la autora por supuesto, es lograr que de un conflicto argumental muy simple, haya logrado una novela de más de 500 páginas en que el interés por su lectura no decae en ningún momento. Por el contrario, es casi imposible parar de leer y saber cómo seguirá la historia, la cual encanta precisamente por su simplicidad y sentido de la realidad.
La autora recurre a una impecable descripción del mundo de los negocios y lazos familiares, a través de recuerdos y situaciones que traspasan un sinnúmero de emociones y sentimientos. En este sentido, creo que el único “pero” del estilo narrativo es precisamente que no deja nada a la imaginación del lector, preocupándose de que no quede ninguna duda de lo que realmente quiso decir en cada frase.
La autora recurre a una impecable descripción del mundo de los negocios y lazos familiares, a través de recuerdos y situaciones que traspasan un sinnúmero de emociones y sentimientos. En este sentido, creo que el único “pero” del estilo narrativo es precisamente que no deja nada a la imaginación del lector, preocupándose de que no quede ninguna duda de lo que realmente quiso decir en cada frase.
October 8, 2013
Rate: 4.5 stars (rounded to 5 just because it's Judith)
Book Overview
Steam: 2/10 I'm not sure I even recall the sex scenes, definitely not memorable
Style: romantic suspense/contemporary romance
Hero: 8/10 A very typical hero from Judith - successful, wealthy businessman (think Matt in Paradise)
Heroine: 5/10 I loved Diana as a child but her adult character did not appeal to me)
There's something about this book that I can't put my finger on. Going into it I had plenty of doubts about whether or not I was going to enjoy it. Mainly I was worried that it was going to another one of those weird books from Judith that make you wonder if she really wrote it because it's that much a difference in quality with her other books. So that didn't happen with this book but strangely I just can't say I loved it. There's no doubt that I liked it, truly it started out fabulous.
I adored the beginning of this book and it was definitely reminiscent of the beginning of Paradise - for those of you who found that too long then you might enjoy this one better because it does move much quicker. I simply loved Diana's character as a teenager and I definitely found myself developing a connection with her. The way she was different to the other girls and her friendship (that's all it ever is in the early part of their lives) with Cole had me very excited about what would happen in the future. The telling of the childhood story is what I call the 'honeymoon period' and it always works for me when it comes to the development of the characters. Then in classic Judith style she leaves us with something nasty.
Obviously we know that fast forward 17 years everything is completely different. The adolescent Diana I came to love was gone - replaced by a boring, successful businesswoman who still showed glimpses of the compassionate girl from 17 years ago but I don't know why her adult character didn't inspire much empathy from me. Cole has obviously become the handsome ruthless businessman that seems to mark Judith's contemporaries. It's impossible to dislike him. He was almost exactly like Matt from Paradise but that's where this book can't compare. There was none of that world-shattering love and passion that I found in Paradise and Perfect. There was no real anguish and no real happiness. Of course there is a crisis (corporate world disaster!) that threatens to tear Cole and Diana apart but they're love never was grand enough to provide that kind of happiness to the ending.
I am glad that this book still exhibits the sophistication of Judith's writing and her old style, but maybe two extraordinary contemporaries is all we will get from her. Any other contemporary she does just doesn't seem to compare.
Book Overview
Steam: 2/10 I'm not sure I even recall the sex scenes, definitely not memorable
Style: romantic suspense/contemporary romance
Hero: 8/10 A very typical hero from Judith - successful, wealthy businessman (think Matt in Paradise)
Heroine: 5/10 I loved Diana as a child but her adult character did not appeal to me)
There's something about this book that I can't put my finger on. Going into it I had plenty of doubts about whether or not I was going to enjoy it. Mainly I was worried that it was going to another one of those weird books from Judith that make you wonder if she really wrote it because it's that much a difference in quality with her other books. So that didn't happen with this book but strangely I just can't say I loved it. There's no doubt that I liked it, truly it started out fabulous.
I adored the beginning of this book and it was definitely reminiscent of the beginning of Paradise - for those of you who found that too long then you might enjoy this one better because it does move much quicker. I simply loved Diana's character as a teenager and I definitely found myself developing a connection with her. The way she was different to the other girls and her friendship (that's all it ever is in the early part of their lives) with Cole had me very excited about what would happen in the future. The telling of the childhood story is what I call the 'honeymoon period' and it always works for me when it comes to the development of the characters. Then in classic Judith style she leaves us with something nasty.
Obviously we know that fast forward 17 years everything is completely different. The adolescent Diana I came to love was gone - replaced by a boring, successful businesswoman who still showed glimpses of the compassionate girl from 17 years ago but I don't know why her adult character didn't inspire much empathy from me. Cole has obviously become the handsome ruthless businessman that seems to mark Judith's contemporaries. It's impossible to dislike him. He was almost exactly like Matt from Paradise but that's where this book can't compare. There was none of that world-shattering love and passion that I found in Paradise and Perfect. There was no real anguish and no real happiness. Of course there is a crisis (corporate world disaster!) that threatens to tear Cole and Diana apart but they're love never was grand enough to provide that kind of happiness to the ending.
I am glad that this book still exhibits the sophistication of Judith's writing and her old style, but maybe two extraordinary contemporaries is all we will get from her. Any other contemporary she does just doesn't seem to compare.
April 26, 2010
I was a little skeptical reading this book considering the low ratings but as soon as I finished the first chapter, I knew this was one I would not be able to put down. I was right! Judith McNaught's Remember When was simply amazing. Think of it as a modern Cinderella story with a twist. Actually, make that a huge twist with a round-a-bout and many U-turns.
Cole Harrison is a stable boy turned multi-billionaire and after years of working to get on top, his world takes a wild surprise when his uncle gives him an ultimatium-- get married and produce an heir or lose the other half of his business. Unsure of whether his uncle will go through with his threats, Cole decides to inlist his old friend, Diana Foster, in his scheme.
Diana Foster who seemingly just got ditched by her arrogant pig-headed of a fiance for an Italian heiress, decides to take part in his scheme, to save face not only her family's business but her family as well. What she doesn't know is just how attractive and persuasive her old teenage crush could very well be.
A must read for all romance lovers.
Cole Harrison is a stable boy turned multi-billionaire and after years of working to get on top, his world takes a wild surprise when his uncle gives him an ultimatium-- get married and produce an heir or lose the other half of his business. Unsure of whether his uncle will go through with his threats, Cole decides to inlist his old friend, Diana Foster, in his scheme.
Diana Foster who seemingly just got ditched by her arrogant pig-headed of a fiance for an Italian heiress, decides to take part in his scheme, to save face not only her family's business but her family as well. What she doesn't know is just how attractive and persuasive her old teenage crush could very well be.
A must read for all romance lovers.
December 6, 2017
Actual rating: 3,5 stars
December 24, 2016
3,5⭐️ para ser mais exacta.
É uma leitura compulsiva... lê-se c mta facilidade e c mt vontade de saber o k vai acontecer.
Apesar de ser descritivo, n é maçante, mas peca por tem um final "a correr", contraditório c resto do livro.
É uma leitura compulsiva... lê-se c mta facilidade e c mt vontade de saber o k vai acontecer.
Apesar de ser descritivo, n é maçante, mas peca por tem um final "a correr", contraditório c resto do livro.
April 27, 2017
A nicely written - albeit predictable - love story. As usual, I was disappointed by the abrupt ending - even the epilogue seemed a bit hasty and underdeveloped.
That being said, this novel had likable characters and a good attempt at an original story.
That being said, this novel had likable characters and a good attempt at an original story.
February 24, 2018
I loved reading this book! Ms McNaught has duch a way with words... I think I could always guess when an extrapt is from one of her books.
February 12, 2020
3.5
Šī laikam ir pirmā Dž. M. grāmata, kas man neizraisīja sajūsmu. Šoreiz bija par daudz tukšas pļāpāšanas par tādiem sīkumiem, kas pēc tam sižētā nekādu lomu nespēlēja. Grāmata jau bija pusē, kad abi galvenie varoņi satikās pēc vairāku gadu pārtraukuma.
Un tomēr tai ir mani mīļākie elementi - aprēķina laulības un Maknotas humors, tāpēc gluži par nebaudāmu to arī nevar nosaukt.
Šī laikam ir pirmā Dž. M. grāmata, kas man neizraisīja sajūsmu. Šoreiz bija par daudz tukšas pļāpāšanas par tādiem sīkumiem, kas pēc tam sižētā nekādu lomu nespēlēja. Grāmata jau bija pusē, kad abi galvenie varoņi satikās pēc vairāku gadu pārtraukuma.
Un tomēr tai ir mani mīļākie elementi - aprēķina laulības un Maknotas humors, tāpēc gluži par nebaudāmu to arī nevar nosaukt.
February 23, 2017
Sjećate se Shreka, zelenog ogra? Ima jedna scena u tom filmu kad on i magare nekamo putuju, a magare dosađuje pitanjima Jesmo stigli? A sad? A sad? doslovno svake tri i pol sekunde. Sad mi je jasno što je jadni magarčić proživljavao jer sam se slično i sama osjećala kad sam čitala ovaj roman. Osim što se moja pitanja nisu odnosila na fizičku destinaciju, nego sam ja sa svakom novom stranicom čekala da napokon dođemo do dijela kad će se u ovom romanu nešto početi događati.
Dočekala sam taj dio otprilike na sredini knjige, ali odonda nije krenulo nabolje. Totalan nedostatak koncentriranosti na ljubavnu priču i dalje se događao tako da ovoj knjizi ne mogu dati više od jedne zvjezdice. Stvarno sam se osjećala kao da je autorici bila muka pisati o ovim likovima pa je namrvila u ovu knjigu svega i svačega, a najmanje onoga što se od ljubavnog romana očekuje.
Inače volim Judith, pročitala sam sve njene romane prevedene na hrvatski, ali ovaj je nešto čime se neću hvaliti.
Dočekala sam taj dio otprilike na sredini knjige, ali odonda nije krenulo nabolje. Totalan nedostatak koncentriranosti na ljubavnu priču i dalje se događao tako da ovoj knjizi ne mogu dati više od jedne zvjezdice. Stvarno sam se osjećala kao da je autorici bila muka pisati o ovim likovima pa je namrvila u ovu knjigu svega i svačega, a najmanje onoga što se od ljubavnog romana očekuje.
Inače volim Judith, pročitala sam sve njene romane prevedene na hrvatski, ali ovaj je nešto čime se neću hvaliti.
December 30, 2010
This is the first contemporary book by McNaught that I have read. It was "so so", but almost not even that if I were to compare it to her other books. I like that she took a different approach to the plot, having the characters know each other when they are younger and only admit their feelings to one another when they meet again (years later). The problem I had with the book is that the main female character is TOO perfect, literally. She is a perfectionist in everything she does, she has model good looks, and she never does or says anything wrong.
uhh? boring much? I didn't DISLIKE her, she was just too perfect to be interesting. Her only flaw was being too involved in her job as head of a magazine and not being as domestic as her readers would have liked her to be, due to the fact that she was so busy all the time. Eh. Not really a flaw in my opinion and definitely not a quirky interesting one that makes her worth reading about.
The main guy was good. I mean...he was the typical McNaught dude with the dark hair, mysteriousness, and all that. That was predictable, but hey...I'm not one to complain about a handsome mysterious man being thrown in the mix, even if I've read about such a character a million times before.
Lastly, the "love" or even "lust" between the two characters was not believable. They had no chemistry whatsoever. HE was interesting, she was dull and they were both already painfully successful money wise that I wasn't really concerned for the success of either one of them. No underdog in this story. Just pretty, rich, perfect people who have no chemistry.
hm.
uhh? boring much? I didn't DISLIKE her, she was just too perfect to be interesting. Her only flaw was being too involved in her job as head of a magazine and not being as domestic as her readers would have liked her to be, due to the fact that she was so busy all the time. Eh. Not really a flaw in my opinion and definitely not a quirky interesting one that makes her worth reading about.
The main guy was good. I mean...he was the typical McNaught dude with the dark hair, mysteriousness, and all that. That was predictable, but hey...I'm not one to complain about a handsome mysterious man being thrown in the mix, even if I've read about such a character a million times before.
Lastly, the "love" or even "lust" between the two characters was not believable. They had no chemistry whatsoever. HE was interesting, she was dull and they were both already painfully successful money wise that I wasn't really concerned for the success of either one of them. No underdog in this story. Just pretty, rich, perfect people who have no chemistry.
hm.
March 16, 2011
If you love Judith Mcnaught, do youself a favour and DO NOT READ THIS BOOK! this book is evidence that even the best of the best can have a bad day. In the acknowledgements of this book Ms McNaught makes reference to how long and arduous this book was to write. In my opinion she should have binned it.
It started off ok, but certainly did not grab you by the scruff of the neck like her other books (particulalry her historicals) do. I was willing to give her the benifit of the doubt and ploughed on. then at about the half way mark the leads have sex and determine they are automatically in love. It has happened before I know (I read a tonne of romance novels and I know this plot has worked before), but in this instance, it was so forced, so fake and so desperate on the part of the author, I closed the book right at that point and just knew the rest of the book just would not be worth if for me. I have not regretted this decision nor spared the hero and heroine another thought.
Now I LOVE Judith McNaught, "Kingdon of Dreams" and "Whitney, My Love," "Once and Always" and "Paradise" are some of my all time favourite romances. This author has never let me down before but this book is a shocker. Please, please - take it from me, don't bother with this one.
It started off ok, but certainly did not grab you by the scruff of the neck like her other books (particulalry her historicals) do. I was willing to give her the benifit of the doubt and ploughed on. then at about the half way mark the leads have sex and determine they are automatically in love. It has happened before I know (I read a tonne of romance novels and I know this plot has worked before), but in this instance, it was so forced, so fake and so desperate on the part of the author, I closed the book right at that point and just knew the rest of the book just would not be worth if for me. I have not regretted this decision nor spared the hero and heroine another thought.
Now I LOVE Judith McNaught, "Kingdon of Dreams" and "Whitney, My Love," "Once and Always" and "Paradise" are some of my all time favourite romances. This author has never let me down before but this book is a shocker. Please, please - take it from me, don't bother with this one.
January 9, 2023
Estaba entre darle una estrella o dos .... y si le doy las dos estrellas es porque la autora escribe muy bien.
Tengo que decir que en éste caso me ha parecido una historia muy aburrida, sobre todo al principio y bastante plana porque no ha desarrollado nada la autora lo que tenía entre manos.
Al principio es muy lento y muy narrativo, mete mucha página con cosas que a mi ni fu ni fa, y después el final es super precipitado y ni desarrolla la trama romántica, se enamoran así de repente ... me ha chocado mucho leer algo así para ser la autora que es.
No lo recomiendo para nada, es super flojo y malo.
Tengo que decir que en éste caso me ha parecido una historia muy aburrida, sobre todo al principio y bastante plana porque no ha desarrollado nada la autora lo que tenía entre manos.
Al principio es muy lento y muy narrativo, mete mucha página con cosas que a mi ni fu ni fa, y después el final es super precipitado y ni desarrolla la trama romántica, se enamoran así de repente ... me ha chocado mucho leer algo así para ser la autora que es.
No lo recomiendo para nada, es super flojo y malo.
June 15, 2025
Não é de todo o meu género de livro, romances cor de rosa e este é-o sem duvida nenhuma. E esta escritora tem o dom de escrever sobre milionários e mundo bonitos e fofinhos, o que com certeza agrada às fãs do género.
July 8, 2023
La trama romántica le ha faltado una buena evolución. La pareja se conocían del pasado, Diane tenía un enamoramiento adolescente, y Cole se sentía muy cómodo con esa adolescente tan distinta a las otras chicas de familias adineradas convirtiendose en confidentes. Cuando se reencuentran no he visto cambio en la relación del pasado, me a faltado ver como se enamoran, como va cambiando sus sentimientos.
Lo que me ha gustado de la novela es la trama empresarial. El saber si los enemigos de Cole iban a ser capaces de hundirlo. En como iba a conseguir solucionar la trampa que le habían tendido.
Lo que también me ha gustado es la relación entre los protagonistas. Los dos se admiran mutuamente. Cole admira como Diane fue capaz de montar su empresa con su ingenio y hacerla prosperar. Diane como Cole ha conseguido construir un imperio sin tener nada y lo defiende cuando empieza a ir mal las cosas.
El principio se hace un poco lento a causa que la autora te cuenta como le cambia la vida a Diane cuando su padre se casa y de repente se encuentra con una nueva familia. Como se conocen Cole y Diane y se van haciendo amigos. Pero una vez que los protagonistas se reencuentran la trama coge alas y ya no puedes parar de leer.
Lo que me ha gustado de la novela es la trama empresarial. El saber si los enemigos de Cole iban a ser capaces de hundirlo. En como iba a conseguir solucionar la trampa que le habían tendido.
Lo que también me ha gustado es la relación entre los protagonistas. Los dos se admiran mutuamente. Cole admira como Diane fue capaz de montar su empresa con su ingenio y hacerla prosperar. Diane como Cole ha conseguido construir un imperio sin tener nada y lo defiende cuando empieza a ir mal las cosas.
El principio se hace un poco lento a causa que la autora te cuenta como le cambia la vida a Diane cuando su padre se casa y de repente se encuentra con una nueva familia. Como se conocen Cole y Diane y se van haciendo amigos. Pero una vez que los protagonistas se reencuentran la trama coge alas y ya no puedes parar de leer.
October 29, 2016
Esta autora nunca me desilude . Este foi o primeiro livro dela não época que li e simplesmente adorei. Desde famílias atribuladas , amores proibidos e destinos trocados , a história leva a que não queremos perder uma linha . Gostei particularmente da criação do pedido de casamento do cole a Diana , foi deveras extraordinário . Recomendo vivamente . 10**
February 20, 2022
3.5⭐
Lengva meilės istorija
Lengva meilės istorija
January 19, 2022
Pirmoji mano skaityta šios autorės šiuolaikinė, ne istorinė knyga. Ir wow... Tikrai patiko. Ir kaip įtraukė. Pirmu prisėdimu perskaičiau 350 psl. Nes tiesiog nesugebėjau atsiplėšti nuo šios istorijos.
Nors pati istorija nėra kažkoks "dviratis". Turtinga aplinka, joje augančios išlepintos merginos, ir vargšas vaikinas dirbantis nors ir mielą, bet sunkų darbą arklidėse, kad sudurtų galą su galu ir galėtų studijuoti. Bei turintis labai aiškų ir tvirtą norą, kažkada sukurti savo verslą ir atsidurti tokioje aplinkoje, kurioje jis nepritapo būdamas eiliniu darbininku turtuolių namuose. Galite nuspėti kaip istorija klostėsi toliau. Tačiau net ir tai, kad ji pasirodė nuspėjama ir šiek tiek banaloka, man kažkaip nesugadino nuomonės apie ją. Ši autorė man tikrai yra atradimas ir aš labai džiaugiuosi, kad ji yra išleidusi daug knygų, tad galėsiu pasimėgauti dar ne viena istorija.
Nors pati istorija nėra kažkoks "dviratis". Turtinga aplinka, joje augančios išlepintos merginos, ir vargšas vaikinas dirbantis nors ir mielą, bet sunkų darbą arklidėse, kad sudurtų galą su galu ir galėtų studijuoti. Bei turintis labai aiškų ir tvirtą norą, kažkada sukurti savo verslą ir atsidurti tokioje aplinkoje, kurioje jis nepritapo būdamas eiliniu darbininku turtuolių namuose. Galite nuspėti kaip istorija klostėsi toliau. Tačiau net ir tai, kad ji pasirodė nuspėjama ir šiek tiek banaloka, man kažkaip nesugadino nuomonės apie ją. Ši autorė man tikrai yra atradimas ir aš labai džiaugiuosi, kad ji yra išleidusi daug knygų, tad galėsiu pasimėgauti dar ne viena istorija.
March 7, 2018
I never reread a book. Never. But I've read this book for THREE times already since 2015. This book changed my life in numerous ways, I know, quite a big word for a romance novel, but it just made that big of an impact on me. I love Cole and Diana so much that I remember telling myself that they're family. I guess books with characters getting separated from each other for a long time then just eventually find their way to each other just holds a huge appeal to me. I just love this book. No words can explain how much I appreciate Judith McNaught for writing this book, and hence started my addiction of her works. Such an amazing author. I couldn't be more thankful on finding this wayward book inside an old cabinet, left there oxidized. No book has ever compared so far.
April 9, 2017
Judíth McNaught es una de mis escritoras contemporáneas predilectas, pero esta historia se quedó super corta, todo fue tan rápido, de un segundo a otro ya todo mundo se quería eran felices y comían perdices :/ tenía una base excelente para lograr algo más y solo en eso se quedó
January 31, 2017
É o segundo livro desta escritora que leio e gostei bastante, é um livro grande mas que se lê bastante depressa.
Opinião completa em:http://aviciadadoslivros.blogspot.pt/...
Opinião completa em:http://aviciadadoslivros.blogspot.pt/...
May 14, 2019
I was hesitant to listen to an abridged audiobook since I was worried I'd feel like I'm missing something, but having read some of the author's books and knowing that her stories sometimes take a roundabout way and veer off the main story, I figured I could try.
Unfortunately, although I have a feeling the unabridged version would annoy me by being unnecessarily long, the abridged version did indeed make me feel like I'd missed a step in a couple of places.
The story starts out well, with a teenager Diana nurturing a secret crush on Cole, a stable boy far below her own class. The two form a sweet friendship, before their paths diverge, after .
Years later, Cole is a ruthless, very successful businessman and so is Diana, but shortly before they meet again, she faces a crisis when . Cole, who has reasons of his own, ruthlessly exploits the situation and the two end up in a marriage of convenience.
And that's where the abridged version got me confused, since the way it played out the two went from barely starting to get to know each other again to exchanging love confessions the next time they meet, which didn't quite make sense despite their history and I'm hoping is not really the way it goes down in the full version.
Regardless, the story is engaging and has its ups and downs, with Cole .
Unfortunately, although I have a feeling the unabridged version would annoy me by being unnecessarily long, the abridged version did indeed make me feel like I'd missed a step in a couple of places.
The story starts out well, with a teenager Diana nurturing a secret crush on Cole, a stable boy far below her own class. The two form a sweet friendship, before their paths diverge, after .
Years later, Cole is a ruthless, very successful businessman and so is Diana, but shortly before they meet again, she faces a crisis when . Cole, who has reasons of his own, ruthlessly exploits the situation and the two end up in a marriage of convenience.
And that's where the abridged version got me confused, since the way it played out the two went from barely starting to get to know each other again to exchanging love confessions the next time they meet, which didn't quite make sense despite their history and I'm hoping is not really the way it goes down in the full version.
Regardless, the story is engaging and has its ups and downs, with Cole .
September 24, 2018
A maior seca dos últimos tempos. Desilusão enorme. Tenho que ler mais de Judith senão desisto para sempre desta autora
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