- Mass Market Paperback: 214 pages
- Publisher: Ivy Books (Feb 28 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0449001830
- ISBN-13: 978-0449001837
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.7 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 23 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Bell, Book and Candle, Feb. 1998
Ms. Kerstan is just a pure delight, and her characters are precious; best of all, she gives us a story to love. Splendid!
Romance Communications, 1 March 1998
Another vivid and lively masterpiece by one of the sub-genre's most respected writers. believable, likeable, and humorous. They are written so well that the reader will feel like she wants to meets these lovely people.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Boy, is this good. A terrific Regency by a great author.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Celia's Grand Passion (Mass Market Paperback)
I loved this book-- the impulsive, idealistic heroine, the dashing hero, and the sweetest kid... I just felt like I knew the characters and suffered with them. And I loved the connection to the great romantic poets of the time. She's a great author-- I've read her earlier books-- and I think she's really reaching her pinnacle here.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sparkling dialogue and wonderful characters,
This review is from: Celia's Grand Passion (Mass Market Paperback)
Topnotch Kerstan, Celia is a survivor with style who gets her man with wit and humor and tenacity. The supporting cast for a regency is broad but well delineated. Loved this book it is a keeper.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Slow and Moderate Steamy Romantic Drama,
By AUPoohBear "aupoohbear" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Celia's Grand Passion (Mass Market Paperback)
Lady Celia Greer, recently widowed is determined to cut a dash in London for the first time in her life. Her plans include taking a lover, and not just any lover, but the handsome widower, James Valliant, Early of Kendal, who has been the object of her fantasies for many years. Lord Kendal's first meeting with Celia is awkward and embarrassing and she asks him to forget it ever happened. He believes that will be an easy task, however, forgetting Celia is not easy. Celia's moment of Grand Passion is thwarted by a misunderstanding and masculine pride and James runs back to the Continent and Celia back to the country to settle her late husband's estate. In the country, Celia makes the acquaintance of Christopher "Kit" Valliant and a charming little boy, Charley, Lord Paxton. Celia soon falls in love with the emotionally starved boy and the boy with her until James returns to find Celia has interfered with his strict regimen he has planned for his son. Celia discovers Valliant family secrets and tries to set things right, regardless of her interest in Lord Kendal. James can't help being drawn to the charming, outspoken young woman, yet their past and his pride could prevent Celia from experiencing the passion she's long dreamed of. This story has all the trappings of a Lifetime movie. It is incredibly cliched, and if I had known that the hero was a widower, I could have predicted the plot without even reading the book. Celia is a great character and I admire her for her actions and recognizing her desires, however, I hate James and don't understand why Celia loves him. Attraction/desire is not the same as love. I prefer stories where there's courtship and romance. The story has more depth than most novels with the same plot and it may bring the sentimental types to tears. I would recommend this book if you prefer the spice and melodrama of Regency Historicals.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful!!!!!!,
By E. Lynch "romance book fanatic" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Celia's Grand Passion (Mass Market Paperback)
I expected a pleasant tale but was not ready for the maelstrom of emotions this book contained. Every character was so well introduced and fleshed out! You were allowed to form opinions and then have them dashed as you found out each person's background.
My slight relating of the story will not do it justice -- Lady Celia Greer, widowed and wealthy has arrived in London to take in the season. On her first day, she sees a man (Lord Kendal) who has dominated her dreams - they have never formally met. She had seen Lord Kendal (James) leaving a church many years before on his wedding day, beautiful beloved bride on his arm. Chance has thrown them together again. He is now a widower, and being an experienced diplomat, he possesses the ability to both charm, yet distance himself from everyone. Thinking to have a quick, meaningless affair with the beautiful Celia - James finds himself faced with much more than his icy heart can deal with. Their unorthodox first meeting and subsequent encounters and conversations are amongst the best I have ever read. Will Lord Kendal be Celia's "Grand Passion?" The romance will take you from London to the Lake District where you become better acquainted with Lord Kendal's son Charley and James's brother Kit. Along the way you will learn of Celia's disappointing marriage and Lord Kendall's disastrous union also. Some diplomatic adventures are introduced as you meet a Russian general and famous poet. You will also be reacquainted with deep love, for family, for friends and for life itself. I was truly moved. This is Regency Romance at its very best. Do not miss reading this book. 1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boy, is this good. A terrific Regency by a great author.,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Celia's Grand Passion (Mass Market Paperback)
I loved this book-- the impulsive, idealistic heroine, the dashing hero, and the sweetest kid... I just felt like I knew the characters and suffered with them. And I loved the connection to the great romantic poets of the time. She's a great author-- I've read her earlier books-- and I think she's really reaching her pinnacle here.
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