And, of course, Alex fell right back for him. It just seemed like too swift of a change of heart. Suddenly he loves Alex and can't bare the thought of her leaving him. But after Jordan disappears, he returns a completely changed man. I purchased this book because it was on sale and it had gotten so many rave reviews. The book never redeemed itself and did not hold me enthralled again.

especially since I couldn't stand her anymore. I didn't really care about Alexander becoming all the rage. No one even asked him if he suffered much! That annoyed me to no end! Another problem with this book was that when Jordan was missing it became boring. Actually, I was shocked that no one seemed really happy that he was alive. I was also very disappointed that she did not seem happy when Jordan returned. The change in her personality was so drastic that I found myself disliking her immensely. My biggest problem was that Alexander's character went from the sweet girl that I fell in love with, to the mean heartless heroine. I really wanted to like this book because of those things, but it took A turn for the worst in the middle. The mistresses are usually evil women who are only after the heroes money and title and couldn't care less about them. I hardly ever see that in A romance novel. I love reading about A handsome rake that every woman wants! It was nice to see A little reality in the fact that his mistresses were actually fond of him and was hurt when they could not have him. I know some other reviewers did not find Jordan appealing, but I thought that JM portrayed his character wonderfully. She blurted out the sweetest things to Jordan and I thought she was adorable. I laughed out loud reading the scene where she saved him and that was one of the funniest scenes I ever read! I loved Alexander's innocent and adoring character in the beginning. The beginning of the book up to Jordan's and Alexander's seperation was great. I am being generous with A 3 star review because even though this book did not really thrill me, it had some good qualities.

Will they trust one another enough to build A love that none can destroy? After another attempt on his life causes them to separate for A year, Jordan comes home to find that the plain child has turned into A beautiful woman who has the whole ton at her feet.

The duke decides to take pity on the plain 17 year old, and marry her. Marriage/Married - Yes Marriage subplot: - married off against wishes Searching/Rekindling love? - Yes Lost Lover: - rekindling love after long time If one lover chases another.When the innocent country girl Alexander Lawrence saves Jordan Townsende, the handsome powerful duke of Hawthorne, she is on the verge of being ruined for the act. Click on a plot link to find similar books! Plot & Themes Time/era of story - 1980's-1999

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