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sjb86's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. It starts with Jessie singing in a seedy bar and getting attacked by thugs. Silvio saves her and try's to make a mends to past hurts. Great story, fantastic HEA.
nighteyes82's review against another edition
1.0
It could have been great. there was material for that.
the background story of the two.
but it was overwhelmed by the mistrust, the false accusations and the hoho "he is a Sicilian" the only word he says in italian in Maledizione... lol
the background story of the two.
but it was overwhelmed by the mistrust, the false accusations and the hoho "he is a Sicilian" the only word he says in italian in Maledizione... lol
grace891's review
emotional
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
fierce0bsession's review against another edition
4.0
Loved it but there were two problems for me. The first was he worked to get to where he was by remembering where he started in life but he pushed all tghat away (including people he cared for) to get two where he was. The second was how she thought she could get away from people who wanted to kill her by hiding in her flat....where they knew she lived. SERIOUSLY?! She's portrayed as someone that has lived on the streets but she does something as stupid as this. It did bug me when she thought she wasn't good enough for him even though they had the same backgrounds, he just got to the higher places first. Although these bugged me i still enjoyed it
ccgwalt's review against another edition
2.0
I know going into it that a Harlequin Present book has certain requirements for a story:
-billionaire alpha male (check)
-virgin heroine(check)
-often set in foreign country (check)
HP's don't generally appeal to me, but I've read some that I have enjoyed, plus I like this author. So when I saw this one for free I got it. All I can say is I'm glad it was free. The plot makes little sense and the heroine Jessie has even less sense than the plot. She is an idiot. Jessie immediately decides everything Silvio does for her is because he's embarrassed by her, or trying to buy her, or he feels sorry for her. Anything and everything except maybe he likes her?! Obtuse woman! "He's buying me a beautiful dress to wear to the party! Oh NOES! He must think I'm a hick and is trying to dress me up! I should flee!!"
Silvio isn't a great character either, but he mostly follows the HP mold. Dashing billionaire who has dragged himself up from the streets to oversee an empire while really being this great guy who helps others. He's brooding, he's dangerous, and he's inexplicably drawn to this mealy-mouthed woman.
Why two stars instead of one? Because Morgan's writing is good enough to make me want to finish the book and see how Silvio finally makes Jessie she the truth. Since I was compelled to finish the book, I give the author two stars. I'll definitely read Morgan again, but I may choose a little more carefully. ;-)
-billionaire alpha male (check)
-virgin heroine(check)
-often set in foreign country (check)
HP's don't generally appeal to me, but I've read some that I have enjoyed, plus I like this author. So when I saw this one for free I got it. All I can say is I'm glad it was free. The plot makes little sense and the heroine Jessie has even less sense than the plot. She is an idiot. Jessie immediately decides everything Silvio does for her is because he's embarrassed by her, or trying to buy her, or he feels sorry for her. Anything and everything except maybe he likes her?! Obtuse woman! "He's buying me a beautiful dress to wear to the party! Oh NOES! He must think I'm a hick and is trying to dress me up! I should flee!!"
Silvio isn't a great character either, but he mostly follows the HP mold. Dashing billionaire who has dragged himself up from the streets to oversee an empire while really being this great guy who helps others. He's brooding, he's dangerous, and he's inexplicably drawn to this mealy-mouthed woman.
Why two stars instead of one? Because Morgan's writing is good enough to make me want to finish the book and see how Silvio finally makes Jessie she the truth. Since I was compelled to finish the book, I give the author two stars. I'll definitely read Morgan again, but I may choose a little more carefully. ;-)
cranberrytarts's review
3.0
I was complaining about Presents the other day when someone suggested I try Morgan's books. While I didn't find this as frustrating as I do many other books in this line, I didn't love it either.
My main gripe is the heroine. Jess grew up poor on the wrong side of London and has only gotten poorer as she's gotten older. When her childhood friend turned bitter enemy comes to her rescue in a dark alley one night, she's both grateful that he came and angry that she needs his help. He's now a billionaire and being around him makes her feel inadequate.
I have to give Morgan credit for the realism in Jessie's thoughts and actions. A girl who grew up hard isn't going to feel comfortable surrounded by wealth or in the company of the rich. Jessie was extremely uncomfortable, which showed in her every thought. Unfortunately, while I understand where she was coming from, in the end Jessie just seemed immature and petty. Her insecurities worked against her. Rather than feeling sympathetic toward her, I found myself getting impatient with her. Her hi-hum, I'm not good enough attitude began to grate. In the end she started to become pathetic. That level of insecurity isn't attractive on anyone, but most especially a heroine.
I did enjoy parts of it, however, and I found the writing easy to follow. I think I'll try a few more of her novels before giving up.
My main gripe is the heroine. Jess grew up poor on the wrong side of London and has only gotten poorer as she's gotten older. When her childhood friend turned bitter enemy comes to her rescue in a dark alley one night, she's both grateful that he came and angry that she needs his help. He's now a billionaire and being around him makes her feel inadequate.
I have to give Morgan credit for the realism in Jessie's thoughts and actions. A girl who grew up hard isn't going to feel comfortable surrounded by wealth or in the company of the rich. Jessie was extremely uncomfortable, which showed in her every thought. Unfortunately, while I understand where she was coming from, in the end Jessie just seemed immature and petty. Her insecurities worked against her. Rather than feeling sympathetic toward her, I found myself getting impatient with her. Her hi-hum, I'm not good enough attitude began to grate. In the end she started to become pathetic. That level of insecurity isn't attractive on anyone, but most especially a heroine.
I did enjoy parts of it, however, and I found the writing easy to follow. I think I'll try a few more of her novels before giving up.
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