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sheilasamuelson's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jbarr5's review against another edition
5.0
Love's Encore by Sandra Brown
Rayburn Prescott hires interior designer Camille.
She is amazed when she meets his son, Zach-who she had met once in Utah skiing after she had graduated from college.
She was to stay at the plantation while it was restored. She never wanted to meet Zach again and wonders if she can do her job with Zach around...
Love detailed descriptions of not only the estate of the driving tours, gardens but the skiing lodge in Utah.
Hot steamy sex scenes add to this story. Zach takes charge when the servants have the day off and he prepares their meals-I was glad to see he didn't rely on them.
Medical emergency, natural disaster and an abrupt wedding really upset the household...
Rayburn Prescott hires interior designer Camille.
She is amazed when she meets his son, Zach-who she had met once in Utah skiing after she had graduated from college.
She was to stay at the plantation while it was restored. She never wanted to meet Zach again and wonders if she can do her job with Zach around...
Love detailed descriptions of not only the estate of the driving tours, gardens but the skiing lodge in Utah.
Hot steamy sex scenes add to this story. Zach takes charge when the servants have the day off and he prepares their meals-I was glad to see he didn't rely on them.
Medical emergency, natural disaster and an abrupt wedding really upset the household...
hollydoesstuff's review
3.0
Was it attractive in the 80s to be insipid? What about insufferably arrogant? These were really annoying protagonists.
hugbandit7's review against another edition
3.0
This is a re-release but I don't think there was any editing done to the book other than the cover. It isn't a bad book but didn't wow me. This is one of her earlier works, so perhaps it was the beginning of her writing career?
the upside was that the characters weren't tied to technology (cell phones, computers).
the upside was that the characters weren't tied to technology (cell phones, computers).
goodreadswithlilz's review against another edition
3.0
I hated the fact that they had sex on the first meet up. But it was a good read
sean67's review against another edition
3.0
First book written by Sandra Brown, under the name Rachel Ryan.
By the numbers romantic fluff, one could be tempted to say love don't bother with an encore we have heard this story before.
Average.
Sandra Brown #1
By the numbers romantic fluff, one could be tempted to say love don't bother with an encore we have heard this story before.
Average.
Sandra Brown #1
emilyhei's review against another edition
4.0
Two years ago Camille Jameson acted on an impulse and slept with Zack Prescott. Having been an innocent, Camille freaked and left before he woke up. Now Camille is designing his families Mississippi plantation and Zack wants answers.
Zack wants to know why Camille left, she was what he believed his one but he never got the chance to explore if it was true. Zack can readily admit he is baiting Camille, she is frustrated but so is Zack. He wants her, but both Camille and Zack need to let their pride move aside and really see what is in front of them.
Entertaining read. The chemistry between Zack and Camille is highly entertaining. If you enjoy a story where the hero and heroine are to afraid to get to the heart of the matter, their feelings, but instead lash out and taunt, this is one for you.
Zack wants to know why Camille left, she was what he believed his one but he never got the chance to explore if it was true. Zack can readily admit he is baiting Camille, she is frustrated but so is Zack. He wants her, but both Camille and Zack need to let their pride move aside and really see what is in front of them.
Entertaining read. The chemistry between Zack and Camille is highly entertaining. If you enjoy a story where the hero and heroine are to afraid to get to the heart of the matter, their feelings, but instead lash out and taunt, this is one for you.
wilovebooks's review against another edition
4.0
I received this book through Goodreads first reads. It's good for what it is, which is a plain old romance novel. Sure, Camille can be pretty stupid, but who can think clearly when their own insecurities get in the way? Then there's Zack and his pride. It's fun to go along for the ride while these two get their act together.
mredman345's review against another edition
3.0
This book was more of a 2.5 for me. It wasn't horrible but I don't think I'm much of a romance book person. I had to keep reminding myself that this book was originally written in 1981 so I think that added to some of my frustration with the book with how the characters acted. I found myself yelling at Camille several times throughout the book because she kept blaming Zack for everything. Own up to the fact that you played a part in all of this too and you were not taken advantage of...end rant :)
All in all not bad from a written perspective or overall story but I'm not a huge fan of the genre so that probably affected my review.
All in all not bad from a written perspective or overall story but I'm not a huge fan of the genre so that probably affected my review.
booksuperpower's review against another edition
4.0
Love's Encore by Sandra Brown is a 2014 Grand Central Publication. I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Camille was on a ski trip with a couple of friends after graduation when she met Zack. A night of passion caused Camille to panic and she left Zack without explaination. Now two years have passed and Camille has been offered a job restoring an old antebellum home in Nachez, Mississippi. The very last person on earth she expected to encounter was Zack. His father is in ill health and so Zack tries to not to cause a scene that might upset him, but behind his back Zack and Camille put on quite a show.
This book is Sandra Brown's very first novel. It was published in 1980 then re-issued again in the mid-eighties and made the NYT bestseller list. Grand Central is making this book available for the first time in digital format.
For the modern reader it is important to stress that this book was not updated to represent the attitudes of modern society. While it is hard to fathom, back when this book was first published it was still a really, really, really big deal to save one's virginity for the man you intended to marry, especially if that was how you were raised. Yes, the sixties brought about free love and the seventies saw couples co-habitating instead of having a wedding ceremony, but many in middle class America still held onto certain values. While we may roll our eyes at those moral codes now, I still think it' s sweet to wait until you know this is right person for you and you are in a committed relationship. But, back in this era a one night stand was something that a girl like Camille would feel very guilty about the morning after. She feared pregnancy and she felt that no man would want to marry her if they knew she had just given away her viginity to a guy she had just met and had no reason to believe she has a future with.
For Zack it was a blow to his male ego, but it was also heartbreaking for him. He would have looked for Camille but didn't know where to find her. When he sees her again he is bitter and angry because she just took off without a word to him. The attraction is still there, but the hurt feelings and wounded pride get in the way of a simple explaination and an adult conversation about what happened in the past. Instead, there were strong words, attempts to make the other jealous, and hot and cold passion. When Zack's father's health takes a turn for the worse, Camille and Zack find themselves doing something for him they never would considered. Now they are stuck with each other.
There are some really big holes in the plot especially in regards to a quickie marriage. For instance, laws were ignored and if this happened today the legality would certainly have been questioned.
It looks like Zach and Camille may not be able to forgive each other and move on with their lives, but when things take a life or death turn they realize how silly they were being and finally have that long overdue air clearing talk. It's amazing what a little communication can accomplish, but it seems like something catastrophic has to happen in order to make people open up.
I really don't know how to rate this one. Due to it's original publication date and having to keep that in mind, as well as this being a first published novel I think a 3.5 is a fair rating. I'm rounding it up to four stars because I don't think a 3 is high enough and a four is a little optimistic , but works better.
Camille was on a ski trip with a couple of friends after graduation when she met Zack. A night of passion caused Camille to panic and she left Zack without explaination. Now two years have passed and Camille has been offered a job restoring an old antebellum home in Nachez, Mississippi. The very last person on earth she expected to encounter was Zack. His father is in ill health and so Zack tries to not to cause a scene that might upset him, but behind his back Zack and Camille put on quite a show.
This book is Sandra Brown's very first novel. It was published in 1980 then re-issued again in the mid-eighties and made the NYT bestseller list. Grand Central is making this book available for the first time in digital format.
For the modern reader it is important to stress that this book was not updated to represent the attitudes of modern society. While it is hard to fathom, back when this book was first published it was still a really, really, really big deal to save one's virginity for the man you intended to marry, especially if that was how you were raised. Yes, the sixties brought about free love and the seventies saw couples co-habitating instead of having a wedding ceremony, but many in middle class America still held onto certain values. While we may roll our eyes at those moral codes now, I still think it' s sweet to wait until you know this is right person for you and you are in a committed relationship. But, back in this era a one night stand was something that a girl like Camille would feel very guilty about the morning after. She feared pregnancy and she felt that no man would want to marry her if they knew she had just given away her viginity to a guy she had just met and had no reason to believe she has a future with.
For Zack it was a blow to his male ego, but it was also heartbreaking for him. He would have looked for Camille but didn't know where to find her. When he sees her again he is bitter and angry because she just took off without a word to him. The attraction is still there, but the hurt feelings and wounded pride get in the way of a simple explaination and an adult conversation about what happened in the past. Instead, there were strong words, attempts to make the other jealous, and hot and cold passion. When Zack's father's health takes a turn for the worse, Camille and Zack find themselves doing something for him they never would considered. Now they are stuck with each other.
There are some really big holes in the plot especially in regards to a quickie marriage. For instance, laws were ignored and if this happened today the legality would certainly have been questioned.
It looks like Zach and Camille may not be able to forgive each other and move on with their lives, but when things take a life or death turn they realize how silly they were being and finally have that long overdue air clearing talk. It's amazing what a little communication can accomplish, but it seems like something catastrophic has to happen in order to make people open up.
I really don't know how to rate this one. Due to it's original publication date and having to keep that in mind, as well as this being a first published novel I think a 3.5 is a fair rating. I'm rounding it up to four stars because I don't think a 3 is high enough and a four is a little optimistic , but works better.
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