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Her Dearest Enemy
The schoolmarm's last stand!
Brandon Calhoun kept his life ordered, clean and tidy. But new schoolmarm Harriet Smith had her own ideas about living, and they were throwing him wildly off balance. Suddenly Brandon wanted much more than his old routine!
Harriet was a woman to be reckoned with. She would defend her brother, even if it meant standing up to the most powerful man in Dutchman's Creek.
But making an enemy of ruthless, compelling Brandon Calhoun had consequences. Soon Harriet had to face the truth - the thorn in her side was the only man she could ever desire!
Brandon Calhoun kept his life ordered, clean and tidy. But new schoolmarm Harriet Smith had her own ideas about living, and they were throwing him wildly off balance. Suddenly Brandon wanted much more than his old routine!
Harriet was a woman to be reckoned with. She would defend her brother, even if it meant standing up to the most powerful man in Dutchman's Creek.
But making an enemy of ruthless, compelling Brandon Calhoun had consequences. Soon Harriet had to face the truth - the thorn in her side was the only man she could ever desire!
304 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2005
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March 19, 2019
Me ha gustado, es una novela cortita y no podemos pedir má
Una trama que se sostiene y personajes definidos
Tiene momentos de esos de pasió (a lo de antes) cuando no se escribían las formas tan explicitas como ahora, pero jope...
La autora va al grano y se entretiene en narrar ni descripciones varias, pero me ha dejado satisfecha
Una trama que se sostiene y personajes definidos
Tiene momentos de esos de pasió (a lo de antes) cuando no se escribían las formas tan explicitas como ahora, pero jope...
La autora va al grano y se entretiene en narrar ni descripciones varias, pero me ha dejado satisfecha
January 7, 2019
Una historia bien hilada y a la que no le sobran ni le faltan páginas, un equilibrio difícil de encontrar.
Tanto los personajes principales como los secundarios son entrañables. Es fácil entender sus decisiones y a todos acabas adorándolos, especialmente a sus dos protagonistas.
Tanto los personajes principales como los secundarios son entrañables. Es fácil entender sus decisiones y a todos acabas adorándolos, especialmente a sus dos protagonistas.
November 3, 2016
Bastante entretenida, con un argumento sólido y personajes redondos. Los arcos de las tramas y subtramas bien definidos y con cierres satisfactorios.
La disfruté mucho. (A pesar que dije que ya no iba a leer tanta novela romántica, sigue siendo uno de mis géneros favoritos y esta historia es una muestra del por qué).
La disfruté mucho. (A pesar que dije que ya no iba a leer tanta novela romántica, sigue siendo uno de mis géneros favoritos y esta historia es una muestra del por qué).
November 23, 2023
Una historia con buenos personajes y con una historia muy bien contada. Al ser una novela corta a veces las cosas pasan y no te das apenas cuenta, y por eso he echado de menos más profundidad en algunos temas o momentos.
Brandon, el banquero del pueblo y Harriet, la maestra, son enemigos reconocidos pero gracias a la hija de él y el hermano de ella se produce una relación forzada por las circunstancias. Orgullo mal entendido, prejuicios y cabezonería los lleva a choques que no siempre acaban bien.
Aunque tiene pocas páginas este libro nos da dos historias de amor y ambas me han gustado mucho, pero la que me ha parecido más tierna es la de Jenny y William, jóvenes e inocentes. Brandon y Harriet han sido más pasionales y no me he dado cuenta de cuándo y cómo se enamoran.
Entretenido y ameno. Perfecto para una lectura ligera de una tarde de sofá. Me gusta el estilo de la autora y seguiré conociéndola 😍.
Brandon, el banquero del pueblo y Harriet, la maestra, son enemigos reconocidos pero gracias a la hija de él y el hermano de ella se produce una relación forzada por las circunstancias. Orgullo mal entendido, prejuicios y cabezonería los lleva a choques que no siempre acaban bien.
Aunque tiene pocas páginas este libro nos da dos historias de amor y ambas me han gustado mucho, pero la que me ha parecido más tierna es la de Jenny y William, jóvenes e inocentes. Brandon y Harriet han sido más pasionales y no me he dado cuenta de cuándo y cómo se enamoran.
Entretenido y ameno. Perfecto para una lectura ligera de una tarde de sofá. Me gusta el estilo de la autora y seguiré conociéndola 😍.
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February 25, 2021¿Alguna vez les sucedió que alguien los invita a comer comida preparada con sus propias manos y se pasan el día bebiendo a la par porque no lo pueden digerir no sólo por lo es si no por como está preparado?
Este libro es así e incluso peor... Ni 1000 litros de agua hicieron que llegara siquiera a la tercera parte de éste. ¡¡Dios mío!!
Este libro es así e incluso peor... Ni 1000 litros de agua hicieron que llegara siquiera a la tercera parte de éste. ¡¡Dios mío!!
May 5, 2024
Very good book
I have never read an Elizabeth Lane book before this one. I really loved this book. That means I will be finding more of her books to read. Brandon, Harriet, Will, and Jenny were excellent characters. The book kept me glued to my kindle all afternoon. This is a definite TBR book. Highly recommend it to anyone who likes a well written story.
I have never read an Elizabeth Lane book before this one. I really loved this book. That means I will be finding more of her books to read. Brandon, Harriet, Will, and Jenny were excellent characters. The book kept me glued to my kindle all afternoon. This is a definite TBR book. Highly recommend it to anyone who likes a well written story.
March 4, 2019
One of my old favorites would love to read again.
October 22, 2023
Wonderful characters, enemies to lovers (of course) with an h with a good heart.
June 14, 2019
This is my favorite book so far this year; it was interesting, unusual and a meaty story. Brandon Calhoun, town banker and father of a pretty teen daughter, takes the town teacher, Harriet Smith, to task for her younger brother’s interest in his daughter.
Thirty-year-old spinster Harriet refuses to back down to Brandon Calhoun and lets him know that she isn’t too impressed with the willful Miss Jenny Calhoun. Brandon tries to buy Will’s abiding by Brandon’s wishes by offering to pay for his university education. Harriet refuses for Will.
We soon find that Will and Jenny are in love and going to have a baby. They also run away to get married. Harriet and Brandon are both horrified by this turn of events. They rush to stop the wedding but have a serious accident on the way.
When Brandon refuses to accept his son-in-law, Jenny moves in with Harriet and Will. If that weren't enough, Brandon is involved with one of his least satisfying tasks at his bank – having to foreclose on two brothers who frittered away the money lent to them.
Brandon and Harriet are multi-dimensional and fascinating. Will and Jenny are much more mature than their ages indicate. This story really was appealing; the twists added so much to the caliber of the story.
Thirty-year-old spinster Harriet refuses to back down to Brandon Calhoun and lets him know that she isn’t too impressed with the willful Miss Jenny Calhoun. Brandon tries to buy Will’s abiding by Brandon’s wishes by offering to pay for his university education. Harriet refuses for Will.
We soon find that Will and Jenny are in love and going to have a baby. They also run away to get married. Harriet and Brandon are both horrified by this turn of events. They rush to stop the wedding but have a serious accident on the way.
When Brandon refuses to accept his son-in-law, Jenny moves in with Harriet and Will. If that weren't enough, Brandon is involved with one of his least satisfying tasks at his bank – having to foreclose on two brothers who frittered away the money lent to them.
Brandon and Harriet are multi-dimensional and fascinating. Will and Jenny are much more mature than their ages indicate. This story really was appealing; the twists added so much to the caliber of the story.
May 25, 2016
This book was a lovely surprise. I purchased it as part of a lot of several romance novels, and never having read Ms. Lane's work before, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. It proved to be my favorite book of the lot. The characters were realistic, the plot wasn't too convoluted, and the story held my interest from start to finish.
The author managed to avoid many of pitfalls common to historical romance novels: unrealistically "feisty" heroines whose supposed "independence" leads them to make one stupid decision after another; cruel leading men; flawless two-dimensional characters; romance that springs out of nowhere toward a novel's end, etc.
Both Brandon and Harriet were relatable and likable, but I especially loved Harriet Smith. She was intelligent, kind and hardworking. The trajectory of their relationship was also believable. We were allowed to see them start to develop trust and respect for one another before actually falling in love (or into bed).
I'll be on the lookout for more novels by Elizabeth Lane.
The author managed to avoid many of pitfalls common to historical romance novels: unrealistically "feisty" heroines whose supposed "independence" leads them to make one stupid decision after another; cruel leading men; flawless two-dimensional characters; romance that springs out of nowhere toward a novel's end, etc.
Both Brandon and Harriet were relatable and likable, but I especially loved Harriet Smith. She was intelligent, kind and hardworking. The trajectory of their relationship was also believable. We were allowed to see them start to develop trust and respect for one another before actually falling in love (or into bed).
I'll be on the lookout for more novels by Elizabeth Lane.
May 29, 2014
2,5 stars.
I kind of liked this book, it was funny in some ways and nice, although in the last part it was a bit "lost".
I kind of liked this book, it was funny in some ways and nice, although in the last part it was a bit "lost".
March 9, 2011
3.5/5.0 stars
December 23, 2010
loved it!
June 8, 2013
carino anche se niente di che:)
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