- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Zebra - Kensington (Jun 22 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1420105418
- ISBN-13: 978-1420105414
- Product Dimensions: 20.9 x 15.7 x 2.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 322 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #409,805 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Forced to resort to a life of crime in order to support his siblings, Asher Cordell is now ready to walk the straight and narrow path. But when an old rival, the Marquis of Ormsby, infuriates him with his insipid arrogance, Asher cannot resist stealing his famous diamond. However, he's shocked to discover his beautiful neighbour, Juliana Greeley, is already lurking in Ormsby's library. Asher has known Juliana since childhood and always harboured a secret affection for her. When she asks Asher to steal letters Ormsby is using to blackmail her sister, he's happy to oblige. Embarking on a bold scheme that gives way to an equally fiery passion, the adventurous pair discovers a love neither can live without...
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3.8 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews)
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
snooze fest, Nov 3 2010
By coffee&books - Published on Amazon.com
I won't get into a serious explanation of the plot - it's pretty basic, especially considering the length of the novel. Juliana (heroine and widow of 28) is in dire straits because her sister (age 17) got the family into trouble. How? The little sister wrote a few passionate letters to Ormsby (villan), who took advantage of the young teenage beauty so he could trump all the suitors after her first Season by marrying her. He plans to use the letters as blackmail. Juliana ends up enlisting Asher's (hero and love interest to Juliana) help to steal the letters. He does. The family is saved...there's a little more after this but it's not very exciting.
So why is the book a "snooze fest?" The emotion development of the characters is nil. By this I mean the author doesn't allow any situation in the book for the characters to grow to "love" each other. It's more just a sudden, unrealistic, barely explained "ta da" of "love." And the couple is boring...their conversations seem very juvenile, both in the way they express themselves and in their feelings. They don't do anything particulary exciting. There's a few love scenes. Again, nothing to write home about.
Boring. Predictable. And a complete waste of almost $9 for an ebook. If it's free, you can buy it and see why it's boring.
Instead, I'd rather direct you to some more compelling authors. Gaelen Foley writes dense, complex novels. Not bran cereal novels in any way, like this novel. I particularly like Foley's Ascension series. Kresley Cole also has some great stuff.
8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Passion Becomes Her, July 24 2010
By Adele M. Woolem "WaveDancer" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Passion Becomes Her (Paperback)
Shirlee Busbee has done it again. The Grand Dame of historical romance has a winner here.
I fell in love with this book right from the start. Shirlee's discription of characters is great. The story held my interest from start to finish. Lively story line and some funny moments, "Passion Becomes Her" is a great read.
I would recomend this book to my friends, and I have.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing Book, Nov 15 2010
By L. Ferrigan - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Passion Becomes Her (Paperback)
Shirlee Busbee has to be one of the most talented writers alive. She creates stories that involve true characters and story lines that play out like a movie while you read it. I hated to put Passion Becomes Her down! And, it was worse knowing that as I was reading - it was going to end...but I had to get to the end! The villain is a true bad guy. The heroine is funny and real. The hero? Perfect! I cannot WAIT until Shirlee Busbee has a new book!
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