La magia de tu ser

Malory-Anderson Families #4

by Johanna Lindsey, GACRIELA JAUREGUI LORDA (Translator)

Amy Malory aparenta ser una joven tímida y recatada, pero es capaz de mostrarse tan salvaje como el más incorregible de sus primos. Cuando algo le interesa puede ser audaz y despiadadamente directa, sobre todo a la hora de defender a su familia. A los dieciocho años, Amy se siente atraída por el candidato más inapropiado: el apuesto Warren Anderson, un capitán americano atormentado por la traición de una amante infiel… Entre ellos nacerá un romance capaz de reavivar las llamas de la antigua enemistad entre sus dos familias.

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Historical, Regency, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Adult

336 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published June 1, 1993

About the author

Johanna Helen Howard was born on March 10, 1952 in Germany, where her father, Edwin Dennis Howard, a soldier in the U.S. Army was stationed. The family moved about a great deal when she was young. Her father always dreamed of retiring to Hawaii, and after he passed away in 1964 Johanna and her mother settled there to honor him.

In 1970, when she was still in school, she married Ralph Lindsey, becoming a young housewife. The marriage had three children; Alfred, Joseph and Garret, who already have made her a grandmother. After her husband's death, Johanna moved to Maine, New England, to stay near her family.

Johanna Lindsey wrote her first book, Captive Bride in 1977 "on a whim", and the book was a success. By 2006, with over 58 Million copies of her books have been sold worldwide, with translations appearing in 12 languages, Johanna Lindsey is one of the world's most popular authors of historical romance.

Johanna's books span the various eras of history, including books set in the Middle Ages, the American "Old West" and the popular Regency England-Scotland. She has even written a few sci-fi romances. By far the most popular among her books are the stories about the Malory-Anderson Family, a Regency England saga.

Johanna Lindsey died on Oct. 27, 2019 in Nashua, N.H. She was 67.

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 1 out of 5]

So Amy, a 17-year-old girl, gets it in her head that she and Warren, a 36-year-old man, are meant to be. It's just destined to happen, they're going to be ridiculously happy together, and she is the only one who can make the miserable Warren into a happy person once again. (He was apparently happy before some chick played him for an admittedly really big fool, and after that he decided all woman...well, you've heard this before...)

The trouble is, Warren is a ship captain and will only be in port for a couple of weeks while he visits his sister, who just gave birth. (His sister is married to her uncle.) So Amy decides she has no choice but to boldly tell him she wants him and wants to get married, and that she's sure they're going to be happy together. Then, when he tells her to, "Go away, little girl," she keeps putting herself in his path. Again. And again. And again.

Somewhere in there they kiss and the words in the book say that they feel pretty powerful things, but the words must be talking about another couple, and inserted into this book by mistake, because nothing outside of those words makes me feel for the briefest of seconds that there could or would be passion between these two.

Frankly, she is a little girl. She acts like one throughout the entire book. She thinks she's soooo much smarter than everyone else, and that she knows what Warren wants better than he knows himself. And maybe in a poorly-conceived romantic fantasy she's right, but there is nothing in my experience to let me imagine a sad, angry man suddenly finding joy in life in the arms of a girl less than half his age because she demands that it be true. The worst thing is, there isn't even an example in the book of her actually making him happy -- it's just her somehow knowing that once they are together, they will be!

So yeah, no, I wouldn't read this one.

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[Danielle The Book Huntress · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book, although I didn't expect to. First of all, Warren seemed like a jerk when I first met him in Gentle Rogue. He didn't seem like he had a personality or a sense of humor. Secondly, he's so much older than Amy. But I ended up adoring this book and Amy and Warren as a couple. Warren needs a woman like Amy. He's so serious and rather pompous, and she infuses him with life. I know that Amy chases him shamelessly, but I found it appealing in this book. Normally I don't really believe in chasing guys (it doesn't seem to work out well), but Amy definitely had a master plan. I liked that she didn't give up easily. The scene that really cemented my love of this book is when they touch each other's hands through the wall, and Warren whispers her name so longingly. He thinks he's blown it. But Amy is like Napoleon. She is not easily defeated.

This was a fun romp, showing that being reckless, a rule-breaker, and pursuing the one you want for your own is not just a male Malory trait. The Magic of You is definitely one of my favorite Johanna Lindsey books.

[NiCoLeTa E. {Addicted To Books} · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have i told you that i love Malory family and now Anderson family even more???

I already told you that, ugh???? Sorry, but be patient with me!!! What is one more time???
I think that in this book i laugh more than all the previous books and believe me that all of them was laughable enough...

But this one overpower all the other stories...

I'm so happy that i finally met Amy Malory...
This Malory was craziest than Regina or the two younger uncles of her...
Her spirit could wake up dead men from the grave... Oh, yeah!!!

She was funny, determined, hillarious, confident and she could pressure anyone if she wanted something so bad that in some point she could become a little bit annoying,but that thing could be also very cute and charming...
And her last victim was Warren Anderson...


You see, Amy was very young. She was two weeks away from her eighteen birthday and she just made her debut in English society, but her mind had stuck to Warren Anderson from the first moment that she met Georgina's brothers from America, six months ago...

She was so sure that she could manage to make the "stiff" Warren to be hers but she needed time from this plan and between her and Warren was a whole ocean...
But the opportunity came really quickly since Georgina was about to give birth to her first child, so the "uncles" were about to visit them....

And that was the opportunity that Amy was seeking for six months...

From the first day, Amy let her pride beside and started to mark very close Warren.

He was eighteen years older than her and that by itself was something unacceptable...
And not only that but Amy was the niece of his brother in law, James whom Warren didn't like at all...
And the last reason was that Amy was hitting on him shameless and with such maestry that made him wonder if this girl wasn't having previous experience in that matter...
But Amy was so determined to make him hers, to marry him and to bring his smile back in his face...

But Warren didn't agree with this plan...

You see, Warren was betrayed in the past from a woman that he loved and wanted to married and that fact made him stiff and agry and bitter.
He didn't want to marry and he didn't want to get involve with a woman for a lifetime, and even more with a little insisted girl...
A girl that made him feel some unwelcome things...

But no, Warren was very stamble in his decisions and Amy Malory couldn't have her way with him...

Well, all this Amy's trying to bring Warren where she wanted to be and Warren's effort to keep her away from him was very adventurous and hillarious...
I really like that girl!!!

And i don't want to forget to reffer for once again to her uncles.... Tony and James Malory this time turned their rage to the American... and that was very very amusing!!!
I think that the fourth book from the Malory-Anderson series was better by far from the previous which were very good also!!!
It's so pity that i don't have the rest of the books!!! :(((

[Izzah ꒰Duchess of Cabria ಇ ⭑✧ ᴏɴ ᴘᴀᴛʀᴇᴏɴ ✧ ⋆꒱ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't even know why I liked it so much
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[Yona Ceaser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so good !
I loved seeing old characters get so involved especially James and Anthony.

I loved Amy so much, her persistence can come across as annoying or obnoxious however I really loved it and saw it as perseverance.

I loved Warren as well and felt bad for him hearing his past story, which explained his ever brooding mood.

And I absolutely LOVEEEEE the extra juicy drama that happens! From Amy catching and preventing Warren in the Tavern (just about to head to a bedroom with a tavern wench) to the Chinese abduction arggghhhhh!!! It was incredible.

So good !@

[Chantal ❤️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 FULLY AMAZING STARS

This is my favorite in this series by JL

Review in a few.

[Wendy, Lady Evelyn Quince · Rating 5 out of 5]

From 7th to 9th grade I was obsessed with romance novels, reading everything from “Lady Chatterley's Lover” to category romances to thick, door-stopper historical epics. By the time “The Magic of You” was published in June 1993, I was just finishing my sophomore year in High School and was not as fanatical about reading for fun, due to having a full course load at school, with no lunch period and little time for extra-extracurricular activities. But the day I spotted that blue paperback at a bookstore in the mall, I squealed in delight to see it was a sequel to one of my favorite Johanna Lindsey books, “Gentle Rogue.” I excitedly plunked down $5.99 plus tax and hurried home to read it.

To do this day, it remains the only book I ever read and finished TWICE in one day.

The heroine-in-pursuit plot seems like such an unusual trope in historicals, or if it isn’t, it’s at least rare in the romances I read. More often, it’s the hero pursuing the heroine, if not out of love, because he wants her body. Here, Amy wants it all from Warren: his body, his love, and his laughter. A free-spirited, confident heroine in pursuit of an uptight, stuffed-shirt hero who tries his best to resist the heroine is my absolute favorite trope, and I don’t think I’ve seen it done better in any book than this one.

Lady Amy Malory might be female, but that doesn’t mean she’s any different than her libidinous Malory uncles; and even more so than cousin Reggie. She may be a 17-year-old virgin, but she knows what she wants, and that is her uncle-in-law, the brother of her uncle’s James wife, the dour American, Warren Anderson, who is much older, aged (*I think*) 39.

Yes, there’s a considerable age gap between the two, but it doesn’t make any difference here. Amy is strong-willed, determined, witty, and utterly charming. Warren is the complete opposite: a stick-in-the-mud type who was deeply hurt in the past by the woman he loved, so the only woman he has any feelings of consideration for is his sister, Georgina, and his newborn niece, Jacqueline.

Warren hates the Malorys. In particular, his brother-in-law, James. When James Malory compromised his sister, Georgina, it took all five burly Anderson brothers taking turns beating James into a pulp to force him to marry her. James has never forgotten that; nor have the Andersons forgotten that James was a pirate who plundered some Anderson family ships. Not to mention that he’s a blasted Englishman, while the Anderson are American. The blood feud runs strong between the two families, despite George, and James’s marriage.

So it’s no surprise that Amy’s uncles are vehemently opposed to any union between Warren and Amy. But Amy doesn’t care. She will use all her feminine wiles, all her charm, all the magic of her love to transform bitter Warren into a happy man.

And because she’s a Malory, Warren has met his match.

This is an imperfect book, I know. It’s not one Johanna Lindsey’s most well-written works, but I loved it. Loved, loved, loved it.

5 Stars

[Stacey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A determined little girl...

I'm not sure how but I seem to be finding myself reading or listening to books with considerable age gaps between the hero and heroine. This one is 18 years and it's fairly scary that it was quite common for the time. Yes, age is just a number, but in this case, the lack of maturity was OBVIOUS!

I'm with Warren, Amy needed a good kick up the butt. Her *love at first sight* and deep devotion to a man who showed no interest in her, was just plain embarrassing. Sure, he kissed her, but Amy practically threw herself at Warren any chance she got. I'm going to need proof that Amy and Warren have what it takes to last beyond the lust. Let's hope by the end of the series, I get that proof.

While the romance between Amy and Warren was less than I desired, I still really enjoyed this story. I think it definitely has to do with the Malory - Anderson family dynamics. The Poms against the Yanks is hilarious and the narrator, Laural Merlington does a great job portraying their antagonism for each other.

I was mostly satisfied with this story by the end but I would have preferred a little more time with the couple to have proof that Warren loves Amy.

I will definitely go on in the series soon...ish.

[Lover of Romance · Rating 5 out of 5]

This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance Summary
Amy Malory is soon to turn eighteen years old, and as the younger of her siblings, she is ready to find a husband. But she knows the man she will marry, even if he doesn't realize it....Warren Anderson. She has "feelings" and her feeling stronger than ever is that he is her future mate but she must convince him first, and she knows it won't be easy. Warren Anderson is bitter over the past and lost his faith in women except for his sister Georgie. When visiting his sister for the birth of his future niece, he is bowled over by the appearance of Amy Malory. At first Warren, doesn't think much of this young lady who is way too young for him, but when she begins to pursue him very persistently, he knows he is in deep trouble, because she could make him love again and Warren isn't sure he could handle it a second time and being burned again. But Amy is determined to bring love and laughter back into Warren's life no matter what it takes...
The Hero
Warren, is the second oldest in the Anderson family. He takes his responsibilities to his family and their shipping company very seriously. Warren has always had a temper, but was once not as cyncial and bitter as he is now. He once fell in love but the woman he loved married another man, his bitter rival and his baby was claimed by another man. Ever since, Warren has never been able to move past what happened and refuses to trust in another woman. Warren is a hero that is gruff and rugged, and has some hard edges. But is loyal and has a soft underbelly, if you get to the core of him. And he does have a wild temper, and anything sets him off, but its very amusing.
The Heroine
Amy Malory, is the daughter of Edward and Charlotte Malory. She is one of the most gifted of all the family. She wins on EVERY single bet she makes, and she "sense" certain things and the family has learned never to bet against her. She knows that Warren is her future, but she also knows that she is in the battle for her life with him. Amy is sweet and loveable, but bubbly and charming and can make just about anything feel lighter and happy. She has the type of personality that everyone wants to be around. She is probably one of my favorite characters of the whole series. I love how easy going she is, but at the same time is tough as nails as well.
Plot and Story Line
Oh The Magic of You, I will admit that I don't get a chance to read this book as often as the others. I really wanted to read this one, and had to hunt down a physical copy, because I want this whole series on my bookshelf and I finally found a copy after searching at all the local "Half Price Books" locations and finally found a copy, so I wouldn't have to buy it full price. $3 is alot better than $8. And I couldn't wait to get started with this book, which is one of my favorites and one of the more unique of books that Lindsey has written, or even in the historical romance genre. This story is where our heroine is the one doing the chasing and what a chase she does. She is pretty determined, this little minx and I loved her to death.
"You're quite sure you don't want to take advantage of these nice, soft seats? I know my younger uncles would never have passed up such an opportunity."
"Shut up, Amy."
"My cousins either. Derek and Jeremy would have a lady's skirts--was
"Amy!"

She clucked her tongue. "You're sounding more and more like a bloody prude, Warren."
"And you're sounding more and more like a dockside whore," he bit out.
Throughout the series we see more evidence of the power of her special "gift". In the beginning of this story, we see how long she has waited for Warren to return. She "knows" that he is for her. At first though, she acts pretty shy, which is unusual for her character, but Warren is a pretty intimidating hero. Not easy to get along with and very stubborn. Warren is actual the hardest to like out of all the Anderson siblings especially when it comes to the Malory brothers. But Warren is blown over by Amy and her determination to see them together. But Warren can't help but start to feel again whenever he is around her.

What I truly enjoyed about this book was seeing how creative Amy gets just to give Warren some laughter and passion in his life. And she is honestly the best heroine for Warren. I love that Amy never gives up on Warren, no matter how many times he tries to put her off, and it does pay off in the end though. We also see some fun antics from other characters. We have the births of Anthony and James' children, both girls and both will be characters in later books in the series. We have some fun times with Jeremy and Percy again, and yeah Percy still cracks me up every time I read his character. And we do get a fun bet between Jeremy and Amy--which is common between them. But Jeremy should know better, and I did like seeing how close knit these two cousins are again. We also see more of Edward and Charlotte, which we don't see enough of in my opinion, so I like seeing more of them. What really makes you fall in love with this book is seeing the way these two find their happy ever after, which isn't easy especially with an enemy of Warren coming back and cause more complications. This story is guaranteed to leave you with a smile and a tear in your eye. Simply loving reconnecting with this rambunctious and crazy fun family.
''I want you, Warren Anderson''
The Cover
There are multiple variations to this cover over the years, but this one is definitely my favorite, I love the house on the cliff...very dramatic which fits the story so well.
Overall View
The Magic Of You is wild and sexy and entertaining. Its a romance that will keep you guessing, laughing at the oddest moments, and sweep you off your feet. Be prepared to fall head over heels in love with these Malory's and Andersons and most especially this unique couple that captivates hearts and smiles.
“You aren’t going to be fighting with Uncle James anymore, are you?”
“Wouldn’t think of it. Now that he’s going to be my uncle, too, I’ve decided to show him nothing but respect”
“Good God. He’ll murder you”
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[Sibel Gandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Amy' nin azmi sinir bozucu derecede aşırıydı 🙄

[Sophie ♥ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rate: 5 solid stars

The only other Johanna Lindsey book I've read is Prisoner of My Desire which was a daring bodice ripper set in a medieval era. Even I though was unaffected by the somewhat controversial captivity and 'rape' scenes in the book, I somehow managed to find them utterly boring instead. Even so, I wasn't completely put off from reading another Johanna Lindsey book and I'm so glad I picked up this one next. I was completely blown away by the sheer brilliance of it. After reading just the first few pages, I was thinking to myself, I actually don't know anything about the way Johanna Lindsey can write.

Amy Malory is a 17-year-old debutante. Optimistic, determined and anything but shy, she sets her sights on Warren Anderson, the humourless and miserable brother of her aunt. She pursues him shockingly and completely without shame, accosting him at every opportunity she gets. Warren, who has sworn off marriage after being jilted by the woman he loved, is taken aback by her brazen advances and attempts to discourage her, to no avail.

"It's my impatience. I really hate waiting for things that are inevitable, and you and I--
"Are not inevitable!"
"But we are," she insisted. "And so I don't see why we need to drag this out. You are going to fall in love with me. We're going to get married. We're going to be incredibly happy together. Let it happen, Warren."

I'll give you the warning now: If you have an issue with the idea of a woman relentlessly pursuing a man, then stay far away from this book.

For those of you who don't mind, this book is certainly refreshing. Not only was the plot unique, it was so easy to adore Amy. Despite acting inappropriately for her age (and time), she still seemed to possess a childish innocence that made her so loveable. She was untainted by the harsh reality of life, fearless and dazzling in her wittiness. I was never annoyed with her antics, just highly amused. This book had a humorous tone, even during the suspenseful moments, but still seemed to have an element of intrigue. The dialogue between the two were enough to keep the boat afloat even without the slightly suspenseful events in the end (which were, by the way, mostly glossed over by humour).

This book was a solid 5 star read and has definitely earnt a place on my favorites shelf.

"You're quite sure you don't want to take advantage of these nice, soft seats? I know my younger uncles would never have passed up such an opportunity."
"Shut up, Amy."
"My cousins either. Derek and Jeremy would have a lady's skirts--was
"Amy!"

She clucked her tongue. "You're sounding more and more like a bloody prude, Warren."
"And you're sounding more and more like a dockside whore," he bit out.

[Γιώτα Παπαδημακοπούλου · Rating 4 out of 5]

Η Έιμι Μάλορι, πνεύμα ατίθασο και γυναίκα έτοιμη να πάρει ρίσκα για να πετύχει αυτό που θέλει, είναι κρυφά ερωτευμένη με έναν άντρα που όχι μόνο είναι άκρως ακατάλληλος για εκείνη, αλλά έχει και κακό παρελθόν με την οικογένειά της, αφού κάποτε είχε προσπαθήσει να βάλει στη φυλακή τον θείο της, Τζέιμς. Ο Γουόρεν Άντερσον αρχικά ξαφνιάζεται από την κατά μέτωπον επίθεση της Έιμι, και κάνει οτιδήποτε μπορεί για να ενισχύσει την αντικοινωνική και άκαμπτη συμπεριφορά του -που απέναντι στις γυναίκες είναι ακόμα χειρότερη, όμως δεν αργήσει να κυριεύεται από πάθος για τη γυναίκα αυτή που με το ερωτικό της κάλεσμα του υπόσχεται μια καινούργια αρχή, αλλά και μια καινούργια ζωή. Οφείλω να ομολογήσω πως η συγγραφέας είναι εξαιρετικά ευφυής και έχει προβεί σε μια πολύ έξυπνη απόφαση ως προς τον χειρισμό του εν λόγω βιβλίου. Γνωρίζοντας πως ο Άντονι και ο Τζέιμς έχουν κατακτήσει νωρίτερα τις καρδιές των αναγνωστριών της, οπότε ο ανταγωνισμός για τον Γουόρεν είναι μεγάλος, φροντίζει να τους βάλει στην εξίσωση με έναν ρόλο πιο ενεργό απ' ότι συνηθίζει να χρησιμοποιεί τα λοιπά μέλη των οικογενειών ως τώρα, χτίζοντας ουσιαστικά όλη την εισαγωγή της ιστορίας πάνω τους, έτσι ώστε η είσοδος του Γουόρεν να έχει στρωθεί και να καλωσοριστεί πιο εύκολα. Και πραγματικά, πετυχαίνει τον σκοπό της στον απόλυτο βαθμό. Άκρως έξυπνοι και απολαυστικοί διάλογοι, πολύ ωραίο χιούμορ δοσμένο σε σωστές δόσεις ώστε να μην διακωμωδούνται καταστάσεις, α��λά και μια παθιασμένη ιστορία ενός αντισυμβατικού έρωτα που έχει πολλά εμπόδια να ξεπεράσει, και που δεν διστάζει να το προσπαθήσει. Μπορεί η Έιμι να είναι θρασύτατη ορισμένες φορές, αλλά όπως λέμε στο χωριό μου, έχει τσαγανό και αυτό δεν μπορείς να μην το εκτιμήσεις, ενώ ο Γουόρεν μπορεί να φαντάζει δυσκοίλιος και αχώνευτος, κάτω από τα πιο σκληρά πετρώματα, όμως, συνηθίζουν να βρίσκονται οι πιο πολύτιμοι λίθοι. Και μπορεί να κουράζεσαι μέχρι να τους πάρεις στα χέρια σου, αλλά τελικά συνειδητοποιείς πως άξιζε τον κόπο.

[Geo Just Reading My Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cea mai frumoasa carte de pana acum. Mi-a plăcut eroina, care este foarte hotărâtă in ceea ce își dorește. Si este dispusă sa facă orice pentru atingerea scopurilor propuse. Multe momente in care razi cu lacrimi...

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some reviewers had a problem with Amy Malory, The heroine's, persistence. But frankly, I found it very refreshing! I don't think Warren Anderson, the hero, would have ever found someone if they hadn't pushed him.
Their story is sweet and romantic, with Warren trying to resist Amy.
Amy has been in love with Warren since she first saw him. She makes no bones about it and tells him--''I want you, Warren Anderson''
She is bubbly, spirted and funny as well as beautiful.
Warren is still his grumpy old self, the same since we saw him in 'Gentle Rogue' which was James Malory's and Georgiana Anderson's tale.
We see James and 'George' again, and George is giving birth to their first child.
Amy literally fights Warren to be WITH Warren. She uses very amusing tactics, which i mostly laugh out load at.
Johanna Lindsey wrote a wonderful story of a resisting man, who has been hurt in the lowest way possible and the woman who could pick him back up again.

Zooey Deschanel as Amy Malory



Hugh Jackman as Warren Anderson

[Χρύσα Βασιλείου · Rating 5 out of 5]

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ΩΧ ΚΑΡΔΙΑ ΜΟΥ! Τι βιβλίο! Τι ζευγάρι! Τι ιστορία!

5 αστεράκια,που πραγματικά είναι λίγα! Η καλύτερη ιστορία της Λίντσεϊ ως τώρα,από τη σειρά των αγαπημένων Μάλορι-Άντερσον. Μιλάμε ξεπέρασε ακόμα κι αυτές της Ρετζίνα και του Άντονι!
Απ' την αρχή φαινότανε το πράγμα.. Ο Γουόρεν είναι ένας άντρας ευερέθιστος,πικραμένος,ευέξαπτος κι έτοιμος να αρπαχτεί με το παραμικρό. Η Έιμι είναι έξυπνη,καπάτσα,με προχωρημένες ιδέες και συμπεριφορά για την ηλικία και -κυρίως- για την εποχή της. Εκείνος είναι αποφασισμένος να μείνει μακριά της,εκείνη είναι αποφασισμένη πως ο Γουόρεν είναι το άλλο της μισό. Και θα κάνει τα πάντα για να το πετύχει!
Όσοι με ξέρουν,ξέρουν πως έχω μια προσωπική αδυναμία στα ζευγάρια με διαφορά ηλικίας. Ο Γουόρεν κι η Έιμι έχουν 16 χρόνια διαφορά (καμπανάκια άρχισαν να χτυπούν εντός μου.) Είναι τόσο διαφορετικοί μεταξύ τους,αλλά όταν συναντιούνται η χημεία τους είναι τόσο έντονη που πετάνε σπίθες (τα καμπανάκια κουδουνίζουν περισσότερο.) Το χιούμορ και οι καυστικές ατάκες τόσο μεταξύ τους,όσο και μεταξύ Γουόρεν και Τζέιμς, είναι σκέτη απόλαυση να τις διαβάζεις (ηχήστε οι σάλπιγγες,καμπάνες βροντερές...)
Το λάτρεψα το συγκεκριμένο βιβλίο,όπως σίγουρα θα το λατρέψουν όσοι το διαβάσουν.Βιβλίο με βιβλίο,η Λίντσεϊ εξελίσσεται ως συγγραφέας και οι ήρωές της ωριμάζουν κι αυτοί,γίνονται ολοένα πιο συναρπαστικοί κι ενδιαφέροντες και οι ιστορίες τους ολοένα καλύτερες.. Περιμένω με αγωνία τα επόμενα!

[S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some books inspire great reviews and others leave you with a smile on your face but not too much to say. I really liked this book but what I loved the most was the animosity between Warren and Amy's uncles. You have to read Gentle Rogue before this one and I wished I had read all of the books in this series in order. *Running off getting the backlist* The family plays a huge role in this book and the Mallory family is my favorite historical romance family.

What I liked:
1. We got to spend a lot of time with Anthony again
2. We got to spend even more time with Georgie and James from Gentle Rogue
3. Amy's positive outlook and brazen pursuit of Warren
4. The whole plot

What I didn't like so much:
1. I could not really feel the romance building
2. Amy was beyond stupid a couple of times
3. Warren was too stubborn and gave too little

[Amy Malory · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a sweet story!I liked Amy and her character!Typical 18 year old who thinks she can change the world.I like her persistence and her her determination.Quite funny to see Warren trying to avoid all of her -God I love you wanna be with you forever- situation.I am also one of those who believe that Warren could not end up with someone else as no normal woman would try that much for this grumpy guy.Lycky the youth is full of hopes and energy to give him a chance :)

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars

Loved this book! Amy was so bold, even in the face of rejection. It was such a refreshing change of pace from the HRs I've been reading recently.

[Raine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Warren Anderson is the crankiest of the Anderson's because of a jilted love many years ago, but the moment that Amy Malory met him she knew he was the one for her. There are many up hill battles that Amy has to face to get Warren to love her and even though I love this book I really think that in the end after he breaks her heart she really forgives him so easily. I wish she would've made him grovel a little bit.

[Sabrina Jeffries · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, I'm cheating here, and I don't like them all equally, but I do love the Mallory's. They're all funny. I especially liked Love Only Once (the first book), Gentle Rogue (my favorite), and The Magic of You (where the heroine chases the hero shamelessly).

[Antonella · Rating 3 out of 5]

someone recommended me this book as a must-read in this series
whoever it was sorry but this was not a winner for me

[🐝 Shaz 🐝 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still a 5 star ⭐️
Amy is determined to get the man she loves, even though he’s a lot older than her.
Warren likes Amy but thinks she’s too young for him.
Old time romance with lots of fun and humour.

These books are best read in order, to appreciate the story lines. As we meet all characters from the first book in each story.

[♡Karlyn P♡ · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars. Listened to this one on audio.

Amy, an 18 y/o Malory neice, has designs on her 36 y/o American cousin-by-marriage and spends much of the book trying to seduce him into marrying her. Cute at moments, but I am not into stories that star a silly girl as a heroine. She is a naive, TSTL heroine who needs rescued from her own stupidy repeatedly. Warren, the hero is a brooding, mean humorless man who thinks taking a switch to someone will cure wilfullness. And yes, he spanks her good in one scene. The romance was actually missing, it was just her trying to seduce him while he refused her over and over until, (ooops!), they have sex. Nothing romantic. The story was so predictable, a complete stretch, and not one I'd like to read again.

The audiobook reader was actually pretty good, so I'll mention that. My only issue was the characters CONSTANTLY laughed at their own jokes, and the readers laughing was like nails on a chalkboard.

[Mou: Fae of Heartfelt ARC · Rating 2 out of 5]

Is this a romance? If it is then where was the love?

All I saw a pathetic childish heroine was chasing the hero and claiming her love for him again and again. The point is I didn't feel the love. She knew that the hero doesn't like her but she was determined to make him love her. Sorry but no sorry, the heroine whole banter was just irritating. And the hero who was another example of pathetic personality stuck in his past love life where other evil women ruined his life ..... blah blah blah and that's why he hated woman. So, plain and simple he was not interested in her but later he suddenly felt his undeniable love for her which wasn't actually believable. AND, I think I said enough. Let's not start talking about other pathetic characters. 🙄🙄🙄

Safety Issue: It was safe. The 17year heroine was virgin and the 36year hero wasn't obviously virgin but he was celibate for some time.

[Nazia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Johanna lindsey has never ceased to surprise me with her excellent books despite the bold scenes but this time she has completely bowled me over. I am in total awe of this book and can't find enough words to praise this excellent,heart warming and cute love story. This book is so different from rest of her works,it's so special. It's the invincible and pure love story which tugs the strings of your heart and leaves a impression on your mind forever. Reading this book has been an amazing experience for me,what a page turner it turned out to be,i completed it and then re turned the pages and started reading it again.
Warren Anderson **a dreamy sigh** a 36 year old sea captain is the most insolent,impertinent,cold cad who has been jilted by his lady love in his youth and never recovered from the shock and hence treats women coldly and for his basic needs.Despite his crudeness he has the looks of a fallen angel and hence women are drawn to him like moth to flame only to be dejected by him. Amy malory,a 18 year old reckless,cheerful,sweet,bubbly girl with looks of a angel falls in love with Warren at first sight and hence is determined to win him and to bring laughter back into his life and to melt the cold screen surrounding his heart and make her way into it.But warren is shocked by her moves and hence discourages her at every point and meets her sweet passion with cruelty and stubborness. But passion wins in the end and their both become soulmates.
This book is a complete makeover for lindsey.

[Almendrada · Rating 1 out of 5]

realmente fue el peor libro q leí en mi vida y x dios LA TOXICIDAD ERA DE OTRO NIVEL

[Esra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Üzülerek söylüyorum ki bu seride en az sevdiğim kitap bu oldu maalesef.
Amy'nin azmine hayran kaldım ve ilk iki kitaptaki kadınların saçma inat ve laf dinlemez özelliklerini taşımamasına çok sevindim :)
Warren hakkında ne düşüneceğimi bilemiyorum. Kendisini çözebildiğimi söyleyemeyeceğim.
Yine de fena değildi.

[Chumchum_88 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is getting better and better, I have to thank my friends Eden Creed for introducing me to Johanna Lindsey, so far I'm loving her books.

Amy was such a refreshing heroine, she literally lightened the atmosphere in any scene in the book. What I loved about her was her boldness, brazenness more like it, I have read my fair share of bold strong-minded heroine but Amy was totally different, she took boldness to a totally different level, going after her man like that, which had me going "You go girl". I loved how likable she was, how comfortable she was with the other characters like Jeremy and such.

Warren was another matter entirely, he was gruff, mean, and on time downright cruel. He kept refusing her, taunting her, thinking all kind of possibilities why she was after him, first from her being practically a "bitch in heat" to her being pregnant and wanting him to marry her, then wanting him to have sex with her so he Have to marry her. Honestly there wasn't a thing I would have changed in this book, not even the days that went on with him avoiding or ignoring her, it just made the book more worthwhile. Especially the scenes when he's so set against her, and then the next second he either full of jealousy, or pulling her to him or falling to his knees (Personally my favorite *snickers*)

- I loved how everything worked out for the previous characters and how they are settling in.

- Jeremy is one of my most endearing characters, that's why I liked how well he fitted in with the rest of the family and even becoming Amy's best friend.

- I liked how the two pirates that worked for James in his ship now working as his butlers, oh how I wish I could see Arty and Henry XD

- I liked that Chinese guy who's was like their prison guard "Taishi" or something, he was funny, and I would have loved if he really left with Warren and started to work in their household.

- Yeah the two young uncles, are like a comedy duo they are just so funny I can't help myself from grinning whenever they are mentioned

- One last thing I especially loved the spanking scene XD

Overall, *thumps up*

[Ivana Azap Feješ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some books inspire great reviews and others leave you with a smile on your face but not too much to say. I really liked this book but what I loved the most was the animosity between Warren and Amy's uncles. The family plays a huge role in this book and the Mallory family is my favorite historical romance family.

So, I'm not shy about how much I love the Malory series! I cannot get enough of them and love the interaction between the Malory family and the Andersons who can't seem to stop marrying their women! The books do such a great job of creating male characters both full of emotion and who are also men of action. We get so much insight into the thoughts and feelings of Lindsey's men and I guess that’s a big part of what draws me to these stories – that I love the outward gruff and toughness of the men juxtaposed with their internal old softies.

The heroine, Amy, was so unexpectedly bold, fun and mischievous that she easily rivaled Regan, and is by far the best Malory heroine. This Malory novel, introduces martial arts against fisticuffs and a journey across the ocean, sizzling with desire that is enough to unravel the rigid Warren Anderson, a Malory family 'in-law. If you enjoy everything Malory, extended American relatives, the exotic and a little injection of Captain "Hawk", James Malory, then do read, please.(Does my review have enough "Malorys" in it?)

I really enjoyed this book, even though it was a bit over-dramatic. But I've come to expect that of books written during this time period. Amy, a Mallory cousin, has her sites set on Georgina's Yankee brother, Warren. She made up her 17 year-old mind six months earlier when she first met him.

Finally, a heroine chasing a hero theme. I thought this book was hilarious. It was exactly what I was looking for and it was written well. I had been looking for a book where the heroine does the pursuing.

Laughing-out-loud-recommendation :D

[Aggeliki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Νομίζω ότι δεν υπάρχει πιό ευφυής συγγραφέας από την Τζοάννα Λίντσεϋ. Πρέπει να έχει υψηλό δείκτη νοημοσύνης, για να μπορείς να γράψεις τόσο απολαυστικούς και εύστοχους διαλόγους.
Θα σταθώ και στο απόλυτο δίδυμο Άντονι - Τζέϊμς, που οι μεταξύ τους διάλογοι είναι "όλα τα λεφτά"!
Οξείς, εύστοχοι, σαρκαστικοί και με χιούμορ σε κάνουν να είσαι κολλημένος, μονίμως, με ένα χαμόγελο στα χείλη, που πολλές φορές καταλήγει σε γέλια.
Γενικώς, όλοι οι ήρωες της Λίντσεϋ έχουν αυτήν την ικανότητα: Να σε κάνουν να χαμογελάς και να τους απολαμβάνεις, όταν ανοίγουν το στόμα τους.
Και φυσικά, δεν είναι μόνο οι διάλογοι εκπληκτικοί, αλλά και το ίδιο το βιβλίο, που είναι εξαιρετικά καλογραμμένο!
Μια φίλη ονομάζει αυτού του είδους τις ιστορίες, δηλαδή τις κλασικές "δαντέλες". Λοιπόν, αυτή εδώ η "δαντέλα" είναι πανέμορφη και περίτεχνα υφασμένη.