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Come Love a Stranger (Paperback)

by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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When pirates overrun his paddleboat and his new bride Lierin is tossed into the dangerous river, Ashton Wingate is sure he has lost her forever. Three years later, Ashton's carriage collides with a rider, and he is certain that the unconscious beauty is his lost wife. But when the woman revives, she remembers nothing but faint memories of a dark and murderous night, and feels only trepidation in the arms of her so-called husband.

Willing to remain with him until she recovers, Lierin soon finds generous comfort in Ashton's care. Though her memories remain elusive, she and Ashton forge a relationship of deep passion and love. Then Malcolm Sinclair arrives and claims that Lierin is actually his wife Lenore, Lierin's twin sister. Lierin must admit that she has memories of Malcolm, though Ashton vows to never lose her again. Tensions flare between the men, and the growing danger seems frighteningly familiar to her. Will Lierin and Ashton be able to uncover the secrets of the past in time to secure a future together?

First published in 1983, Come Love a Stranger has remained a favorite among Woodiwiss fans for good reasons. Set in the South in the 1830s and dappled with well-formed characters, this book is fresh and entertaining on every page. Touches such as a burning madhouse, a melodramatic ex-girlfriend, and a deliciously malevolent villain make for a great read. --Nancy R.E. O'Brien --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.



--Life

"Woodiwiss Reigns!" --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining Amnesia Plot, but slightly flawed 3.5 stars, Nov 16 2007
By Misfit (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Come Love A Stranger Mm (Mass Market Paperback)
Newly wed Ashton Wingate and his wife Lierin are set upon by river pirates and Lierin is swept off the boat into the river and presumed drowned. Three years later Ashton's carriage collides with a woman on horseback and he is shocked to see that it is his "dead" wife, who recalls nothing of her past, including her husband. But is she really Lierin or her twin sister Lenore? Thus begins KEW's entertaining take on your basic amnesia plot.

Woodiwiss does a nice job with the romance of Ashton and Lierin, plenty of mystery, suspense and evil villains -- albeit the villains were just a tad bit over the top for me. I give Ashton extra points in the hero category, despite his strong desire for Lierin, he gave her space to make her own decisions while she sorted out her lost memory of their past together. I have to admit about 2/3 of the way through the book I was onto at least a part of the big surprise, but there was more to it than I had guessed. My major quibble is the very abrupt ending to the book; I would very much have appreciated an epilogue to round the end out. All in all, a pleasant romance and while it's not a great novel it's still a worthwhile way to spend a rainy afternoon. 3.5 stars
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very slow beginning but well worth it..., Jun 29 2004
By ThisThatNEverything "thisthatneverything" (Columbus, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Come Love A Stranger Mm (Mass Market Paperback)
At first I didn't think I would ever get into the book but after a long, slow wait I finally did & then I couldn't put the book down. To be honest it was about 150 pages before I was so into it that I hated to shut the book. The beginning was just very slow & kinda boring but I'm glad I didn't give up on it. I was truly confused as to who the woman was & I usually solve things pretty quickly but not the case with this book. The author gave just the right amount of clues to keep you guessing until the very end. I felt so giddy for her & Ashton when they found times to be together. It seemed to me that they were young lovers who were trying to be held apart by just about everybody but they weren't going to let anything or anybody stand in their way. It was so much fun for me to see their playful love for one another & to watch her find her identity. You just gotta love this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Characters that stay with you., Jun 17 2004
By Jeannie Ruesch "http://www.jeannieruesch.com" (Winters, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Come Love A Stranger Mm (Mass Market Paperback)
This is one of my alltime favorites romance novels and probably in the top three of my favorites from Kathleen Woodiwiss. I loved both Lierin and Ashton, I loved the weaving storylines, the surprises at every turn, and for me, the action at the end was the perfect, exciting ending it should have been. It didn't feel rushed to me at all (as some reviewers have mentioned) and gave me exactly the ending I had hoped for.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book mystery suspense and a wonderful love
I only wish i could find Ashton and his caring for myself in this world. I was introduced to Kathleen Woodwiss's incredible stories at 15 by my sister. Read more
Published on Jan 26 2003 by Michelle Garringer

4.0 out of 5 stars I'm very Confused...
I thought this book wasn't bad, but I felt like I was being rushed at the end, like K.E.W. ran out of ideas and had to end the book quickly. It left me thoroughly confused. Read more
Published on Jun 30 2002 by Olivia Bowler

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic. Kathleen does it again!
This is a remarkable story of love & passion in the classic never to be duplicated style that is so typically Kathleeen Woodiwiss. Read more
Published on Aug 28 2001 by millwoodcamille

4.0 out of 5 stars Romance and crime in one
Well, I confess I had to read this book twice through, because I wasn't able to understand the crime plot for the first time. Read more
Published on Jun 26 2001 by Kristina Polonyova

4.0 out of 5 stars The ending need serious help.
This book was wonderful until I got to the ending. The book kept me guessing on her true identiity from page one to the very last chapter. I also loved Ashton. Read more
Published on Jan 20 2001 by Artemis

3.0 out of 5 stars So So
I admit the story was pretty good, and it kept the reader guessing for some time at her identity...I agree with other comments that the ending fell apart. Read more
Published on April 24 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Come Love a Stranger
This is the first book I read that she wrote and seeing the other comment on hating the ending.

Kathleen has made this fav. Read more

Published on Dec 13 1999 by smyrf@Columbus.rr.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
This is the first book I read by Kathleen Woodiwiss and I loved it! I'd recommend it to anyone.
Published on Oct 28 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars It is a great book
I just love this book, It was my first Kathleen Woodiwiss', I loved Ashton, because he fight for her always.
Published on Feb 10 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars Lousy
I agree with "good start, bad end'. I was most disappointed with the ending of the book. Very confusing. Read more
Published on Feb 3 1999

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