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cekisha's review against another edition
2.0
The book started nicely, and I loved the first chapter and the introductory part. Unfortunately, the moment I realized that she was going to work for the Capital Theatre, I was disappointed. You would probably ask me why, since that was the only Madeline's possibility of getting closer to Logan. Well, let's just say that was predictable and I didn't like how the things turned out.
Madeline's personality was totally the opposite to the Logan's and I guess that was the author's intention. But I think that her cheerful and always the optimist character was too extreme for a well-bred girl who knew nothing about the harsh real world. I also didn't believe that she was able to forge her parents' note, but that isn't very much important.
The other (more important) thing that I disliked, is the "I will force myself on you, and you'll like it" scene, which is not unusual, since almost all Mrs Kleypas's books before 2000 had this, and many authors of historical romance seemed to like to write it, too. To say that it is disgusting is too mild.
She is also one of the dullest female characters, and everyone loved her in the book, and she was Logan's doormat almost to the end of the book and when she finally showed that she had the backbone to be defiant, nothing interesting happened... So, 2 stars that is, I guess.
Madeline's personality was totally the opposite to the Logan's and I guess that was the author's intention. But I think that her cheerful and always the optimist character was too extreme for a well-bred girl who knew nothing about the harsh real world. I also didn't believe that she was able to forge her parents' note, but that isn't very much important.
The other (more important) thing that I disliked, is the "I will force myself on you, and you'll like it" scene, which is not unusual, since almost all Mrs Kleypas's books before 2000 had this, and many authors of historical romance seemed to like to write it, too. To say that it is disgusting is too mild.
She is also one of the dullest female characters, and everyone loved her in the book, and she was Logan's doormat almost to the end of the book and when she finally showed that she had the backbone to be defiant, nothing interesting happened... So, 2 stars that is, I guess.
fdarlene491's review against another edition
4.0
I just re-read Because You're Mine by Lisa Kleypas and loved it all over again. Originally published in 1997 I discovered it in a used book store a few years ago. I read any of Ms Kleypas work that I can but I do have my favorites, Logan and Maddy's story is one.
Logan Scott is a true self-made man. He came from a nothing background with horrible parents but managed to turn himself into a star. The handsome Mr. Scott is an actor of great renown, owns his own theater, and has dedicated himself to his art. Of course, that also means when he leaves the theater there's no outside life waiting for him.
Lady Madeline Matthews parents have promised her hand in marriage to a man who is 2 years older than her father! He needs a new, young, wife to produce an heir, his late wife only had girls (of all the nerve). She runs away from boarding school to make her way to London, gets a job at the theater and proceeds to get under Logan's skin. She thinks if she's no longer a virgin then the nasty old man won't have her.
There's twists and turns, denial, acceptance, redemption, marriage, a baby and lots of love. It's a good story and one I think other fans of Ms Kleypas shouldn't miss. Happy reading.
Logan Scott is a true self-made man. He came from a nothing background with horrible parents but managed to turn himself into a star. The handsome Mr. Scott is an actor of great renown, owns his own theater, and has dedicated himself to his art. Of course, that also means when he leaves the theater there's no outside life waiting for him.
Lady Madeline Matthews parents have promised her hand in marriage to a man who is 2 years older than her father! He needs a new, young, wife to produce an heir, his late wife only had girls (of all the nerve). She runs away from boarding school to make her way to London, gets a job at the theater and proceeds to get under Logan's skin. She thinks if she's no longer a virgin then the nasty old man won't have her.
There's twists and turns, denial, acceptance, redemption, marriage, a baby and lots of love. It's a good story and one I think other fans of Ms Kleypas shouldn't miss. Happy reading.
aloha_kea's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kunyarat_12's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
eden317's review against another edition
1.0
WASTED MY TIME.
(never hated a book so much, just wanted it to end as soon as possible)
(never hated a book so much, just wanted it to end as soon as possible)
jenn_reads_everything's review against another edition
2.0
LK is my girl but this one is a hard no for me. Logan Scott is an abusive ass hat, even considering that this was written in ‘97.
eden317's review against another edition
1.0
WASTED MY TIME.
(never hated a book so much, just wanted it to end as soon as possible)
(never hated a book so much, just wanted it to end as soon as possible)