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Suddenly
With her crazy schemes and her warm laughter, Charity tempts Simon--with more than her body. Her loving heart seduces him to unlock the shackles around his own. There is no warning, however, of the treacherous trap that lies ahead, or of the vicious act of murder that will put their courage--and their love--to the ultimate test.
400 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
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Candace Camp
121 books1,251 followersCandace Camp is the New York Times bestselling author of over sixty books.
Her first novel, *Bonds of Love*, was published by Jove Publishing in 1978, under the pseudonym Lisa Gregory. Two pseudonyms (Kristin James and Sharon Stephens)and many books later, Candace writes under her own name Candace Camp and still loves creating stories.
Candace lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and is the mother of Young Adult author Anastasia Hopcus.
Her first novel, *Bonds of Love*, was published by Jove Publishing in 1978, under the pseudonym Lisa Gregory. Two pseudonyms (Kristin James and Sharon Stephens)and many books later, Candace writes under her own name Candace Camp and still loves creating stories.
Candace lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and is the mother of Young Adult author Anastasia Hopcus.
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March 20, 2020
3.5. Pleasant if somewhat disjointed. Amusing Heyeresque heroine whose antics I quite enjoyed. Lagged in some parts. Ridiculous villain motives. Worth it for the laughs.
September 20, 2010
I started off liking this book a lot. Charity came off bold and strong. She made a proposition to Lord Dure to marry her instead of her sister (who is in love with another man). So he accepts it. Once they go out officially into society, another man pushes up on her. So of course, her fiance do not like this guy (we later find out it was for good reasons). My thing is that she continues to see this man knowing that Dure doesn't like him. Her excuse is that she don't want him to think that he can tell her what to do once they are married. I was disgusted with this book b/c Charity started to act like a child and she was engaging with the enemy.
November 13, 2017
leído en Nov 2011
Está bueno!!
Está bueno!!
March 5, 2024
My friend read this book and then passed it along to me, and honestly, I didn’t expect to like this book, or the time period, but started page one and I was hooked.
The book is fantastic in everything I would have wanted in a novel. The characters are good, the settings are amazing and the tension is perfection.
The book is fantastic in everything I would have wanted in a novel. The characters are good, the settings are amazing and the tension is perfection.
September 9, 2016
3.5 Stars! This was picked for my March Pick-It-For-Me over in Western and Medieval Romance Lovers. I'd never tried this author before, but it was a Goodwill bargain I didn't pass up. This story was a light, fluffy one, not really any angst, a mystery, but easy to figure out, and the danger never felt too close, even when the villain kidnapped Charity and was attempting murder. I liked it though. There were more than a few parts that had me laughing, I liked Charity and her spunky-ness. Sure, she was a little immature at times, but I liked it, I liked how she wasn't a spinster who knew all the ways of the world. She was cute, and I liked how Dure was charmed by her, how he started off a little dark and mysterious, but was really a romantic underneath it all, just wanting some love and good, clean fun. Well, clean most of the time ;) I liked how when they were together he found himself smiling, laughing, being happy. He was a hero I liked right away. I especially liked how there wasn't any drama or rakish airs when she showed up at his house with her proposition. He saw the sense in it and said, sure, why not. Sometimes their relationship went almost a little too easy, but it was never boring. I liked Charity's propensity for rescuing stray animals too. The dog Lucky was fun, and led to a few comic moments, and the poor monkey as well in his brief appearances. The love scenes were well done, not super steamy, but not dull either. I really enjoyed the development between these two.
I don't think I was expecting such a light-hearted read, but it was a pleasant surprise. I will most likely try this author again in the future :)
I don't think I was expecting such a light-hearted read, but it was a pleasant surprise. I will most likely try this author again in the future :)
September 29, 2012
For me there are decidedly two categories of Candace Camp novels - one is a number of very witty, fun books - notably the Matchmaker series, whereas the other group of books just don't quite make it for me. This one falls into the second category. My main gripe is the heroine - far too young, but terribly clever and naive at the same time. Her foot-stamping refusal to avoid a man her fiancé warns her about is simply annoying. As she is so irritating, the hero loses credibility in my eyes - he likes her because he knows he'll never be bored with her, and he finds her scampish ways endearing... Ah well. The identity of the "bad guy" was pretty obvious from the word go - I almost found myself hoping there would be some sudden surprise. But no. The good news is I really don't have space for any more keepers, so this one can certainly travel on.
February 1, 2013
Suddenly by Candace Camp is about a young woman who offers her hand in marriage to Duke Dure to save her sister from a loveless marriage.
This was a really cute book and a very light read for me. I really enjoyed Ms. Camp's description of Charity and Lord Dure. I liked that Charity would take any steps that she needed to get the man that she desired even if in the beginning the marriage was supposed to be one of convenience. There was a bit of suspense in the book also to help balance the sweetness of the romance.
Overall I liked the book and it kept me interested but it didn't have me needing to turn the next page.
This was a really cute book and a very light read for me. I really enjoyed Ms. Camp's description of Charity and Lord Dure. I liked that Charity would take any steps that she needed to get the man that she desired even if in the beginning the marriage was supposed to be one of convenience. There was a bit of suspense in the book also to help balance the sweetness of the romance.
Overall I liked the book and it kept me interested but it didn't have me needing to turn the next page.
February 24, 2015
Actual rating 2½ stars.
A quick read (I finished it in about 3 hours or so) that a lot of people may enjoy more than I did. I'm not saying that I didn't like the book at all, but let's be honest and state that there are a lot better historical romances out there...
More of my thoughts regarding Suddenly can be found on my book blog.
A quick read (I finished it in about 3 hours or so) that a lot of people may enjoy more than I did. I'm not saying that I didn't like the book at all, but let's be honest and state that there are a lot better historical romances out there...
More of my thoughts regarding Suddenly can be found on my book blog.
May 30, 2023
One of the first romance novels I ever read. I've read it many times since then and love it every time.
April 9, 2021
Con una trama muy sencilla este libro te sirve para pasar un buen rato. Sin grandes pretensiones.
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October 19, 2019
Better than expected.
Once the story started rolling it was a very eventful book.
Once the story started rolling it was a very eventful book.
April 15, 2022
Too many unnecessary storylines. Too many loops for a story that starts off so wittingly fun. Charity and Simon are amazing characters.
February 22, 2019
So I started getting into this author at the end of last year. I have read quite a few since then, but let me say that this is the first book of hers I read that left me unsatisfied. Some spoilers ahead.
I loved Simon in the book. I thought he was a complex character. He had that dark, brooding side that created an air of mystery, as well as a slight humorous side that made you fall in love with him. He was older than charity and he gave off the feel of someone who is mature and experienced.
I thought I was going to like Charity. I usually like all of the heroines that Candace camp has created. At first, she was headstrong and brave, going behind her parents' backs and asking Simon to marry her instead of her sister. But the further I got into this book, the more her age and immaturity started wearing on me. Her refusal to listen to Simon over Reed. Her reluctance to confide in Simon about the notes she received. It irritated me that she didn't want to tell Simon about the notes, but she had absolutely no problem telling Reed, a person whom her fiance has expressed before his hatred of him, all about them. I felt Charity was too trusting and naive. I was glad when she finally decided to listen to Simon and not be such a stubborn child.
I will say I was surprised at how the story with Reed finished up. I did not see that coming. I thought it was a ruse to get Charity to drop her defenses. I really wasn't surprised when I found out who the main antagonist was. Just surprised to see that they had the brains to think of this whole elaborate scheme. All in all, I did enjoy the storyline, minus Charity, and it was enough to keep me coming back for more of Candace's novels.
I loved Simon in the book. I thought he was a complex character. He had that dark, brooding side that created an air of mystery, as well as a slight humorous side that made you fall in love with him. He was older than charity and he gave off the feel of someone who is mature and experienced.
I thought I was going to like Charity. I usually like all of the heroines that Candace camp has created. At first, she was headstrong and brave, going behind her parents' backs and asking Simon to marry her instead of her sister. But the further I got into this book, the more her age and immaturity started wearing on me. Her refusal to listen to Simon over Reed. Her reluctance to confide in Simon about the notes she received. It irritated me that she didn't want to tell Simon about the notes, but she had absolutely no problem telling Reed, a person whom her fiance has expressed before his hatred of him, all about them. I felt Charity was too trusting and naive. I was glad when she finally decided to listen to Simon and not be such a stubborn child.
I will say I was surprised at how the story with Reed finished up. I did not see that coming. I thought it was a ruse to get Charity to drop her defenses. I really wasn't surprised when I found out who the main antagonist was. Just surprised to see that they had the brains to think of this whole elaborate scheme. All in all, I did enjoy the storyline, minus Charity, and it was enough to keep me coming back for more of Candace's novels.
June 11, 2015
Dejado al primer capítulo.
¿QUE RAYOS ACABO DE LEER?
Este libro no es nada como lo pinta en la sinopsis. Expectativa:
1) Una protagonista humilde, nada vanidosa, diferente a la mujeres de su época.
2) Romance lento ya que según la sinopsis, el pritagonista no cree en el amor.
Realidad:
1)Caso donde las edades entre los protagonistas me incomoda, la protagonista tiene 18 y él 30.
2) Charity( el nombre tan horrible para una protagonista) es muy orgullosa, boba y vanidosa. Donde va a la casa del Conde a pedirle que se case con ella, y sabe que él dirá que sí porque es tan bella.
3) Ya terminando el 1 capítulo se besan. Pero ni en los libros "eróticos" que he leído van a la acción tan rápido.
¿QUE RAYOS ACABO DE LEER?
Este libro no es nada como lo pinta en la sinopsis. Expectativa:
1) Una protagonista humilde, nada vanidosa, diferente a la mujeres de su época.
2) Romance lento ya que según la sinopsis, el pritagonista no cree en el amor.
Realidad:
1)Caso donde las edades entre los protagonistas me incomoda, la protagonista tiene 18 y él 30.
2) Charity( el nombre tan horrible para una protagonista) es muy orgullosa, boba y vanidosa. Donde va a la casa del Conde a pedirle que se case con ella, y sabe que él dirá que sí porque es tan bella.
3) Ya terminando el 1 capítulo se besan. Pero ni en los libros "eróticos" que he leído van a la acción tan rápido.
March 23, 2020
Started to read a random free book I had in the house and it was unexpectedly a fun read. We’re not here for the next great American classic but it was an entertaining, easy to read romance.
It’s about the third sister of five named Charity who decides to offer herself to marry the Lord Dure instead of her sister Serena (who has a secret pious penniless love back in the country). She boldly suggests they enter a marriage of convenience for both sides. She can be the wife from a respectable family who can give him heirs and he can fulfill his family duties in securing an heir but can avoid having a needy wife to contend with.
There are scandals, secret notes, a monkey, and murder?!
But most of all. It’s got quivering breasts.
Yup.
It’s about the third sister of five named Charity who decides to offer herself to marry the Lord Dure instead of her sister Serena (who has a secret pious penniless love back in the country). She boldly suggests they enter a marriage of convenience for both sides. She can be the wife from a respectable family who can give him heirs and he can fulfill his family duties in securing an heir but can avoid having a needy wife to contend with.
There are scandals, secret notes, a monkey, and murder?!
But most of all. It’s got quivering breasts.
Yup.
June 10, 2022
What the heck - now the writing in this one is good?? So far I've only read three from her: 1 magnificent, one alright and one heinous. So what kind of author is she?
After reading The Hidden Heart which was just horrible, I was well prepared to not like this, except, now her writing is back to be fantastic. Okay, her villain plot was stupid. At times a little farcical. But plot holes & timing aside, she wrote 2 really good main characters who had banter and a lot of fucking chemistry. In fact, the same kind of chemistry I would get from an Amanda Quick book. My rating is purely because the main couple saved the book. Otherwise, there was some real unnecessary stuff in there that I just skimmed (like all the Mr Reed scenes because why the fuck was he in so many.)
After reading The Hidden Heart which was just horrible, I was well prepared to not like this, except, now her writing is back to be fantastic. Okay, her villain plot was stupid. At times a little farcical. But plot holes & timing aside, she wrote 2 really good main characters who had banter and a lot of fucking chemistry. In fact, the same kind of chemistry I would get from an Amanda Quick book. My rating is purely because the main couple saved the book. Otherwise, there was some real unnecessary stuff in there that I just skimmed (like all the Mr Reed scenes because why the fuck was he in so many.)
February 9, 2011
I would recommend this story to those who enjoy books about romance/intimacy. This book had all of the elements that a good romance story needs.
April 13, 2013
Loved this book!! I love how the heroine is an act-first, think later. She also is extremely loyal. What a great heroine! What a great book!
October 14, 2013
Wow! Such a passionate romance story!!! Loved reading this book!
May 31, 2015
Boring.
July 30, 2016
Finished 1st Reading: 03/07/2010
Finished 2nd Reading: 09/26/2015 8:49p Saturday
Purchased New - Paperback - $5.97 Walmart
ISBN 978-0-373-77445-6
Finished 2nd Reading: 09/26/2015 8:49p Saturday
Purchased New - Paperback - $5.97 Walmart
ISBN 978-0-373-77445-6
April 20, 2018
Love this book.. one of my favourite. Read it so many times..
December 16, 2018
2.5 stars
May 27, 2023
Es una de mis historias favoritas aunque el epílogo resulta corto.
October 15, 2020
Protagonistas: Charity & Simon
Profesiones: Doncella & Par del Reino
Pais: Londres
Profesiones: Doncella & Par del Reino
Pais: Londres
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June 1, 2022Categories
Historical Romance, Historical Fiction, Regency Romance
Historical Romance, Historical Fiction, Regency Romance
June 19, 2022
This was a cute little story for an easy read. Was anything earth shattering about the mystery or the romance? No, but that is okay when you want a nice story to read and help your brain relax.
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June 22, 2022I’ve read Candace Camp books for years and always enjoyed them. Suddenly was no different. Look forward to her next book!
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