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Review of Rebellious Desire
- Of all the dukes in England, Jered Marcus Benton, the Duke of Bradford, was the wealthiest, most handsome -- and most arrogant. And of all London's ladies, he wanted the tender obedience of only one -- Caroline Richmond.
She was a ravishing beauty from Boston, with a mysterious past and a fiery spirit. Drawn to the powerful duke, undeterred by his presumptuous airs, Caroline was determined to win his lasting love. But Bradford would bend to no woman -- until a deadly intrigue drew them enticingly close. Now, united against a common enemy, they would discover the power of the magnificent attraction that brought them together...a desire born in danger, but destined to flame into love!
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- Posted on 2008-02-26
I loved this book!!!
I don't understand other reviews not liking this book. In fact it IS one of my favorite Garwood books. Caroline is strong, sassy and sweet. She loves and wants to break this arrogant man, because she knows the love he is capable of. That's where the "battle" lies. This is one of the funniest books I have ever read. Because they are both strong willed, some of the dialogue between them is hillarious which makes the romance between them even better you can just feel it! Enjoy the read.
Score: 5
- Posted on 2007-12-30
Really 2 1/2 stars, but since it's Garwood I'll round up
When she was just a child, Caroline Richmond was sent from her home in London to live with family in the colony of Boston. For 14 years, Caroline was nurtured in the home of her aunt and uncle, never knowing why her father sent her away. Finally, all those years later, Caroline returns to London to take her rightful place at her father's side.
Jered Marcus Benton, the Duke of Bradford, is not a man who succumbs to the charms of just any woman. However, from the moment he meets Caroline he is taken with her. He vows then and there that she will be here. What he doesn't realize is that he will not only have to tame her indomitable spirit and cow her stubborn streak to make her his wife, but he'll have to do the same things to himself.
Rebellious Desire is an older Julie Garwood romance, published originally in 1986. It shows. This story doesn't have the depth or complexity of her later stories, and there is a lot more plot summary than actual action. Also, the characters aren't written as fully as I've come to expect from her, so it was difficult to gain an attachment to them. This book started off strong, and I was hoping for a more complete romance, but alas I was disappointed. I would actually give this story 2 1/2 stars, but I know what Garwood is capable of, so I'll round up. If this is your first Julie Garwood story, do yourself a favor and pick up Honor's Splendour or the Bride instead. You'll be happier for it.
Score: 3
- Posted on 2007-06-16
Loved it!!
I love the historicals by Julie Garwood. She's one of the best.
Score: 5 - Posted on 2007-05-11
Rebellious Desire? Hardly!
This story was slow, uninspiring, and hardly sensuous, desirous, or entertaining. The characters are lifeless and the story, boring. Don't waste your time. If you want truly wonderful historical fiction novels, go to Judith McNaught. Any of her historical fiction novels are worlds better than this one.
Score: 2
- Posted on 2007-01-27
If you've never read Garwood, don't read this one first.......
Because you'll probably be dissappointed and miss all the great historical books (The Bride, The Secret, Ransom etc.) she has written. The hero is this one is not likeable -to say the least! He's arrogant, proud and has major *trust* issues. He is exactly what I would envision an english duke to be -with one problem- He DOESN'T really change his behavior or attitude at all at the end of the book . I think thats why alot of people are turned off by this one. And the heroine, who starts out brave and determined to capture his heart, turns into a wet noodle and just accepts that he will probably never love or trust her. Not exactly what most readers are looking for.
I wouldn't say that I hated the hero for his treatment of the herione because I did understand where he was coming from. But all the arguments between the two got tedious and his highhandedness was at times too much to bear. This is not a caring/lovey-dovey hero that will make you sigh with his love declaration, more like a severely flawed man that realizes what a true treasure his wife is -not that he would admit it and a bit late I might add.
And it wouldn't have been so bad if the heroine hadn't given up on him. I could see how she was sick and tired of his trust issues, but it went against her personality (which Garwood described as strong & courageous) to just accept his treatment of her.
A bit dissapointing as far as Garwood is concerned. There is some light at the end of the tunnel, some rare glimpses of true love like a brief encounter with two secondary characters, but not enough to statisfy this reader.
Score: 3