Linda Howard
Paperback | Pages: 251 pages Rating: 3.97 | 7140 Users | 382 Reviews
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| Original Title: | Duncan's Bride |
| ISBN: | 1551664798 (ISBN13: 9781551664798) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Patterson-Cannon Family #1 |
| Characters: | Reese Duncan, Madelyn Patterson |
| Setting: | Montana(United States) |
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3.5 StarsI liked it. Not Howard's best but still enjoyable.
However, the story itself is hardly believable.
(view spoiler)[What is it with authors and thirty-year-old virgins?
This is my fourth read this month with a thirty-ish virgin.
Am I supposed to believe that a rich, upper-class, beautiful, smart, educated, virgin heroine from New York City leaves everything behind and moves to the country because she fell in love after a few exchanged sentences? (hide spoiler)]
QUICK REVIEW:
Enjoyment: 3/5
Writing style: 3.5/5
Storyline: 3/5
Hero: 2/5
Heroine: 2/5
Secondary characters: 3/5
Hotness/steam: 3/5
Romance: 3/5
Angst: 3/5
Darkness level: 1/5
Humor: 2/5
Depth of the book: 3/5
POV: dual, 3rd person
Triggers: (view spoiler)[None for me. HEA ending, no ow/om drama or sex scenes, no cheating, no death (hide spoiler)]
Particularize Epithetical Books Duncan's Bride (Patterson-Cannon Family #1)
| Title | : | Duncan's Bride (Patterson-Cannon Family #1) |
| Author | : | Linda Howard |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 251 pages |
| Published | : | May 25th 1998 by MIRA (first published 1990) |
| Categories | : | Romance. Contemporary Romance. Contemporary. Westerns |
Rating Epithetical Books Duncan's Bride (Patterson-Cannon Family #1)
Ratings: 3.97 From 7140 Users | 382 ReviewsWrite-Up Epithetical Books Duncan's Bride (Patterson-Cannon Family #1)
Linda Howard is legendary in the romance genre, and this may be one of her finest. I recently reread it to see if it would live up to my fond memories and I am pleased to say, if anything, it surpassed them. Reese Duncan is the quintessential Howard hero......... strong alpha, stubborn, sexy, and prideful. However, Duncan's Bride stands out to me NOT because of the hero, but because of the heroine. Madelyn is everything that I love my heroines to be. She has a ton of class, heart, devotion, workGreat classic, contemporary mail-order-bride story! There are times when Reese will make you want to smack him, but other times he's so swoonworthy. I love how protective he is.He has a huge chip on his shoulder because of his ex taking him to the cleaners and some of the things he says to Maddie are infuriating, but she gives as good as she gets and figures out just how to handle him.The parts about ranch life were interesting and sad at times. The blizzard made me sad for the poor animals.
I really like this book. I love the mail order bride theme. The characterization of both the hero and the heroine are very full and complete. LH is a prime example of showing not telling. By the actions and words of the characters you know who they are. Reece is embittered and needs Maddie to help him live again. Maddie is a very different character. I love the way she seems to stroll through life while really getting a lot of stuff done. Her calm nonchalant character is very different from most
3.5 stars.Did a re-read... think it might drop a half star for me. He was a bit of a jerk. She was a bit too naive! Still a good read though. But my reading tastes have definitely changed over the years.ORIGINAL REVIEW:I love anything by Linda. Serious, Gruff Hero who eventually succumbs to the love of a good woman. Need to get more of her older stuff out on Kindle. Thanks Jenna for the book.
The scene in the pick-up truck.That is all.
I really like this book. I love the mail order bride theme. The characterization of both the hero and the heroine are very full and complete. LH is a prime example of showing not telling. By the actions and words of the characters you know who they are. Reece is embittered and needs Maddie to help him live again. Maddie is a very different character. I love the way she seems to stroll through life while really getting a lot of stuff done. Her calm nonchalant character is very different from most
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