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A review by topy_loving_books
Reckless by Amanda Quick
4.0
Even if this book was publish in 1992, it mostly aged very well. It was such a lovely surprised, because I didn't like much the first book I've read from her (Dangerous). Now I'm even more curious to read Ravished.
The things I enjoyed the most with this book were:
- the reckless heroine (never a title felt so right), Phoebe, who always put herself in the worse situations (but it's not her fault most of the time) and see the hero as her knight in shining armor (even if he stop feeling that way, especially since he tried to help her sister 8 years ago and it backfired in his face). She is not your typical wallflower, as she is 25 years and with a limp leg after a big accident when she's a kid. Since that, she got overprotected by her family, who infantilized her. Same with previous suitors. That's where the hero is different, as he treats her more as an equal (hot waltz partner), even during their wedding in his own controlling way. She see behind his stern mask and is his biggest supporter, seeing his noble qualities where he long stopped believing in himself.
- the hero, Gabriel, newly upgraded to the Earl of Wylde and writer à succès (anonyme) is very stern and here for revenge against her family. But he's instantly charmed (even if he doesn't want to admit it) to Phoebe's wit. Yes he complains about her recklessness several times, but that's what makes her different and why he's drawn to her. But I got annoyed with him as the book progressed, and he kept his feelings under a tight leash (even if she confessed hers many times) but asked of her a complete submission and profession of love. Yes I know he has been betrayed various times, and had trust issues but it didn't excuse his behavior. That's where the book shows its age, because it takes the all bloody book for him to share his feelings and by this point you are like the heroine and just shrugging without much reaction. Also how he was controlling her and kept repeating she had to do as she was told, because he's her husband was frustrating. And finally how he got what he want by seducing her with kissed and s3x. Yes she was always willing, but I think she was too forgiving.
- the banter between them was phenomenal. I highlighted so many great lignes between them as they keep fighting each other with words. It's their love langage.
- her loving family even if overprotective always support Phoebe and accept Gabriel quite rapidly. It's nice to see him slowly trusting them and becoming a proper part of her family.
Overall I like that we got into action right away, from chapter one, and that those two were drawn to each other instantly and it's a constant through the book. Their love for collectable books was adorable, and his rakish way to get the lady of the tower on their wedding night was priceless.
The things I enjoyed the most with this book were:
- the reckless heroine (never a title felt so right), Phoebe, who always put herself in the worse situations (but it's not her fault most of the time) and see the hero as her knight in shining armor (even if he stop feeling that way, especially since he tried to help her sister 8 years ago and it backfired in his face). She is not your typical wallflower, as she is 25 years and with a limp leg after a big accident when she's a kid. Since that, she got overprotected by her family, who infantilized her. Same with previous suitors. That's where the hero is different, as he treats her more as an equal (hot waltz partner), even during their wedding in his own controlling way. She see behind his stern mask and is his biggest supporter, seeing his noble qualities where he long stopped believing in himself.
- the hero, Gabriel, newly upgraded to the Earl of Wylde and writer à succès (anonyme) is very stern and here for revenge against her family. But he's instantly charmed (even if he doesn't want to admit it) to Phoebe's wit. Yes he complains about her recklessness several times, but that's what makes her different and why he's drawn to her. But I got annoyed with him as the book progressed, and he kept his feelings under a tight leash (even if she confessed hers many times) but asked of her a complete submission and profession of love. Yes I know he has been betrayed various times, and had trust issues but it didn't excuse his behavior. That's where the book shows its age, because it takes the all bloody book for him to share his feelings and by this point you are like the heroine and just shrugging without much reaction. Also how he was controlling her and kept repeating she had to do as she was told, because he's her husband was frustrating. And finally how he got what he want by seducing her with kissed and s3x. Yes she was always willing, but I think she was too forgiving.
- the banter between them was phenomenal. I highlighted so many great lignes between them as they keep fighting each other with words. It's their love langage.
- her loving family even if overprotective always support Phoebe and accept Gabriel quite rapidly. It's nice to see him slowly trusting them and becoming a proper part of her family.
Overall I like that we got into action right away, from chapter one, and that those two were drawn to each other instantly and it's a constant through the book. Their love for collectable books was adorable, and his rakish way to get the lady of the tower on their wedding night was priceless.