Kathleen H.

Loved The Proposition

Revisado: 03-07-25

So good to hear this exceptional book discussed on your podcast. I somehow missed Judith Ivory back in my earlier HR days; came across Proposition a year or so ago and devoured it. Went on to read many of her books after that one but this was her best! Hopefully your review will encourage others to read it.

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Never Sorrier To See A Book End

Revisado: 12-08-24

My review title says it all. Every moment with the tragic primary and (exceptional) secondary characters felt authentic. From the younger children to the aging spinster Librarian- perhaps especially the Librarian! It’s easy to love them all. Spencer captures you with her words and storytelling: Nothing is rushed, the story and dialogue unfold in great detail and you are along for the journey. Morning Glory is now a favorite; it’s a solid 5 star read and the narration 5 star perfection as well. The author got everything right with this book.

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Great writing and character development

Revisado: 11-07-24

I enjoyed the story because the writing was skillful and the characters believable. I’ve read other books by Spencer, (The Gamble being my favorite and a 5 star read) Vows fell a little short in comparison. Part of the reason this one received a lower 3.5 rating was due to the length- it felt too long. I was also disappointed in the story itself when main characters, close to the end of the book, began acting out of complete self interest - regardless of the pain inflicted on others. It felt harsh and perhaps the author could have avoided that with a bit of subtlety -or editing. Still, it’s a good book and worth reading and the narrator is excellent!

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I Had to read it-

Revisado: 09-04-24

It’s written by Woodiwiss, so - a must read! Similar characters, plot lines and dialogue to Book 1 (The Birmingham Series) exposed the lack of originality. The prose as always is skillful, but it couldn’t overcome the absence of charm and depth we see in her earlier works. All in all, I found the book rather silly and prefer re-reading her historical romances written in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Kathleen Woodiwiss was such a talented author and I will always credit her with instilling my lifelong love of HR.

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Did not meet expectations …

Revisado: 08-14-24

I’m a huge fan of this author, but this book lacked substance, character development and storyline… her signature trademarks! I did manage to finish it, largely due to the talent of the Narrator. But it was disappointing coming from as great a talent as Woodiwiss. The good news is she has a host of other books which are worth reading and available on Audible. My favorite: Ashes In The Wind.

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Worthy of your time

Revisado: 07-20-24

Finally, I have read this book; it has been on my wish list for years. Memorable, exquisite characters and story that will stay with you- the 5 Star perfect narration completes the experience.

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It charmed me!

Revisado: 06-12-24

This is a feel good, fun read with well developed, lovable characters, great storytelling and 5 star narration! It’s sweetly sexy and a bit earthy too; my first read from Judith Ivory, (And so well written I'm excited to now check out her backlist) This book is for every Romantic out there!

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It was good except…

Revisado: 05-05-24

Woodiwiss writes romance like no one else! Detail, character development and storytelling are her trademark. So where did it go wrong for me? Physical beauty and sexual attraction between the MC’s felt unbelievable and there was way too much of it. The honeymoon and other numerous encounters quite graphic, it was uncomfortably like being in the room with the couple! This was well written, I just wish there had been fewer sexual descriptives and more storyline as in her earlier works. Fortunately it did improve in that area as the book progressed. The excellent narration gets 5 stars!

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Narration was lively, however…

Revisado: 02-02-24

The story just seemed to go on too long. Hero was a preachy, condescending know-it-all who held zero appeal. I liked him Less as the story went along and could not understand the attraction the heroine professed to have for him. Despite that, the writing was actually good and provided a few laugh out loud moments. So it’s basically a 3 star read for me.

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Irritating Heroine + Frustrated Hero = An Aggravated Reader

Revisado: 12-14-23

Love Mary Balogh’s writing but I’m sorry to say This book was a disaster start to finish. I could barely finish: it was monotonous, unbelievable, the characters unlikeable, and contained creepy descriptive sex scenes. None of it made sense, I can’t imagine what the author was thinking with such a convoluted storyline. The other two books in the Series were good… however, I strongly recommend skipping this one.

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