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Sherbrooke Brides #8
The Sherbrooke Twins
The Sherbrooke family saga continues with James and Jason Sherbrooke, identical male twins who look exactly like their beautiful Aunt Melissande, and not at all like their father, the earl, which riles him to no end. — James, 28 minutes older than his brother, is the heir. He is solid, is James. He's a student of astronomy, rides like a centaur, and unlike his brother, Jason, enjoys learning the ropes of managing his father's estates. He no longer sows excessive wild oats, as his neighbor, Corrie Tybourne-Barrett, a brat he's known since she was three years old, looks forward to doing since she turned eighteen. When she nearly shoves him off a cliff, sneering all the while, James hauls off and spanks her.
A promising start. Then, unfortunately, the earl, Douglas Sherbrooke, is shot at. This leads to Georges Cadoudal, a Frenchman in the employ of the English War Ministry with whom Douglas had dealings some years before. But Cadoudal died in 1815, fifteen years earlier. Were there children who might want revenge against Douglas? But the question is why: Georges and Douglas parted friends -- at least Douglas believed that they had.
Adventures compound; Corrie hurls herself into the thick of things. As for Jason, he swims like a fish, loves horses, wants to start a stud farm, still sows more oats than a man should be allowed, but finally meets a girl who stops him in his tracks. And then what happens?
A promising start. Then, unfortunately, the earl, Douglas Sherbrooke, is shot at. This leads to Georges Cadoudal, a Frenchman in the employ of the English War Ministry with whom Douglas had dealings some years before. But Cadoudal died in 1815, fifteen years earlier. Were there children who might want revenge against Douglas? But the question is why: Georges and Douglas parted friends -- at least Douglas believed that they had.
Adventures compound; Corrie hurls herself into the thick of things. As for Jason, he swims like a fish, loves horses, wants to start a stud farm, still sows more oats than a man should be allowed, but finally meets a girl who stops him in his tracks. And then what happens?
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
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June 14, 2018
LOOOOOOOOVED!
Corrie was adorable and probably my favorite heroine in the series. James was -of course- perfect.
Another book that kept me interested all the way through and just couldn't put it down.
I've read reviews for each book in the series and I'm calling it quits as the rest we're apparently terrible.
Farewell Sherbrooke's, it's been real!
Corrie was adorable and probably my favorite heroine in the series. James was -of course- perfect.
Another book that kept me interested all the way through and just couldn't put it down.
I've read reviews for each book in the series and I'm calling it quits as the rest we're apparently terrible.
Farewell Sherbrooke's, it's been real!
March 27, 2009
I read this one out of order, and it was a relief to get back into what I'd consider Coulter's stronger stories. (The one set partially in Jamaica was a huge disappointment.) I don't know what it is about Sherbrooke and Sherbrooke-affiliated men (to include Colin Kinross in "The Heiress Bride") bungling their womens' first experiences with lovemaking, but this seems to be a pattern-- and one I'm not sure I particularly care for as a reader. Bungle it, OK. Come back and basically rape your new wife? Umm, no. Not okay. Not romantic (for me, at least). I've read several of this series of Coulter's in quick succession and this seems to be a recurrent theme.
Either way, I enjoyed this text, and our protagonists had a fun story to follow. I rather like this new "neighbor" gal, and enjoyed reading about the challenges she presented to the idol of her affection-- and seeing how she went from the kid-next-door to wife. (Well, except for that bungled first night issue.) I've dug into "The Heiress Bride" next, and will hit "The Scottish Bride" after that to catch up with Tysen Sherbrooke.
Either way, I enjoyed this text, and our protagonists had a fun story to follow. I rather like this new "neighbor" gal, and enjoyed reading about the challenges she presented to the idol of her affection-- and seeing how she went from the kid-next-door to wife. (Well, except for that bungled first night issue.) I've dug into "The Heiress Bride" next, and will hit "The Scottish Bride" after that to catch up with Tysen Sherbrooke.
February 4, 2012
The greatest thing about this series is seeing previous characters in the current books. I liked this one more than the 1st three books in the series. I've also read Tysen's story, The Scottish Bride which is my favorite of the original bloodline. These books are easy to read and I finished them fairly fast.
This one featured the twins of the oldest brother, Douglas Sherbrooke, who was featured in the first book of the series, The Sherbrooke Bride. They are all grown up, and while the story is mostly centered around the older brother, James, there is a threat to the whole family and everyone gets a good deal of time in the story. The heroine is great in this one, and I think this book has more humor than the others I've read. There is some real depth at the end, which I found surprising but interesting.
There is one aspect I don't really care for. Coulter seems to have a reoccurring theme about men who cannot control themselves on their wedding night and either bungle the job or end up basically raping their bride who is unwilling, or sometimes both. I just find it somehow disturbing. Perhaps it was realistic to that time period, but even so, I'd rather my alpha male be alpha and honorable at the same time.
Having finished the The Heiress Bride right before this one, I don't understand what happened to the other child Alex is carrying at the end of the book. There are no other children for Alex and Douglas that are mentioned here. I find that really odd. Perhaps if I read the books in the series that are in between, I will find an answer.
But all in all, I think this one is one of the best of the series I have read thus far.
This one featured the twins of the oldest brother, Douglas Sherbrooke, who was featured in the first book of the series, The Sherbrooke Bride. They are all grown up, and while the story is mostly centered around the older brother, James, there is a threat to the whole family and everyone gets a good deal of time in the story. The heroine is great in this one, and I think this book has more humor than the others I've read. There is some real depth at the end, which I found surprising but interesting.
There is one aspect I don't really care for. Coulter seems to have a reoccurring theme about men who cannot control themselves on their wedding night and either bungle the job or end up basically raping their bride who is unwilling, or sometimes both. I just find it somehow disturbing. Perhaps it was realistic to that time period, but even so, I'd rather my alpha male be alpha and honorable at the same time.
Having finished the The Heiress Bride right before this one, I don't understand what happened to the other child Alex is carrying at the end of the book. There are no other children for Alex and Douglas that are mentioned here. I find that really odd. Perhaps if I read the books in the series that are in between, I will find an answer.
But all in all, I think this one is one of the best of the series I have read thus far.
April 6, 2012
If you don't like romance novels but you want a chuckle now and again, this book is for you. Well, at least I think Coulter was tongue-in-cheek with most of her dialogue. I listened to the CD version and found it to be good company. Now I "have" to go back and start at the beginning of the series!
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April 21, 2012EDITED: Zero rating intended. I stopped shortly after the below review. I could not stay with the book; could not engage with the characters or the story.
***
On page 74. Struggling to stay with this and not sure I'll finish. I'm ready to give it up soon if something doesn't change.
There is a lot of action, going to and fro - and characters. Loads of characters. Too many characters and far, far too much head-hopping. From James to Douglas to Willicomb to James to Corrie. Really, do I need to know Willicomb's viewpoint?
All this hopping makes for confusing and disjointed writing. Worse, there's nothing to hold on to, emotionally, at all. So far. I assume something will happen between James and Corrie at some point, but there's no apparent emotion in the writing at all, other than being told by the author that the twins care enough to guard their father after he is shot at. But with all the hopping, I'm not emotionally involved in any one character, never mind two, and I should be by now.
I get that this is a series I've dropped into the middle of, but I've read plenty of series romance out of sequence, so I know that should not matter.
***
On page 74. Struggling to stay with this and not sure I'll finish. I'm ready to give it up soon if something doesn't change.
There is a lot of action, going to and fro - and characters. Loads of characters. Too many characters and far, far too much head-hopping. From James to Douglas to Willicomb to James to Corrie. Really, do I need to know Willicomb's viewpoint?
All this hopping makes for confusing and disjointed writing. Worse, there's nothing to hold on to, emotionally, at all. So far. I assume something will happen between James and Corrie at some point, but there's no apparent emotion in the writing at all, other than being told by the author that the twins care enough to guard their father after he is shot at. But with all the hopping, I'm not emotionally involved in any one character, never mind two, and I should be by now.
I get that this is a series I've dropped into the middle of, but I've read plenty of series romance out of sequence, so I know that should not matter.
March 6, 2020
Meh. The plot suffers from too many side characters and red herring subplots (such as the gentleman smuggler and his cave) that never get wound up. The ending is rather violent, and the sex scenes aren’t very interesting. The thing that makes me scratch my head is that if the Cadoudal family believes the son is related to the Sherbrookes, why the heck is Judith having sex with him as part of her brother and her aunt’s revenge plot? That’s a little squicky.
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November 5, 2008
I enjoyed this installment in the Sherbrooke saga. The mystery kept me guessing until the end. The Sherbrookes are a very likable family, with James and Jason, the twins, fitting right in. I also enjoyed the character of Corrie, a tomboy after my own heart.
July 24, 2010
Another great story about one of my favorite fictional families!
June 28, 2023
I think this was supposed to be madcap heroine, but I can't stand her. The writing indicated a writer who knows how to write but thinks she can get away with being sloppy. DNF
July 16, 2022
This bit from the opening paragraph cracked me up, not because the author was being witty, but because she accidentally stumbles over a physical reality she doesn’t recognize. Here’s the quote:
[His brother would] say while he shook himself like their hound Tulip, “Now, James, [the temperature of the water] doesn’t matter, does it? It’s rather like making love. You can be on a grainy beach with cold waves nipping your toes, or wallowing in a feather tick-in the end the pleasure’s the same.”
James had never made love on a grainy beach, but he supposed his twin was right.
The reason I find that quote so hilarious is that Coulter’s character are constantly making these sorts of broad statements about reality that do not apply to many people at all. In this case, they have actually done studies showing that some women cannot orgasm if their feet are cold. Meaning that, for some, there is an enormous difference in sexual pleasure in a physically comfortable environment versus in a physically miserable one.
I have a feeling Coulter is not one of those women, which perhaps explains why all her characters seem to experience and appreciate sex in much the same way. Whatever their apparent personality, their sex drives and forms of sexual expression all fit the same basic pattern.
Fortunately their personalities differ, but at the same time those personalities feel assigned – or at least I don’t feel the differences in the characters by how they move or speak or act, but rather I as the reader have had to learn to recognize their differences by assignment. James is the more intellectual and reticent twin, why? Because the author says so, that’s why.
I’m not sure if I’m enjoying the later stories in this series because the author’s writing improved or because I got used to her writing and my subconscious is working with her writing style better. But I am still enjoying the series, and these later books more than I did the original trilogy.
[His brother would] say while he shook himself like their hound Tulip, “Now, James, [the temperature of the water] doesn’t matter, does it? It’s rather like making love. You can be on a grainy beach with cold waves nipping your toes, or wallowing in a feather tick-in the end the pleasure’s the same.”
James had never made love on a grainy beach, but he supposed his twin was right.
The reason I find that quote so hilarious is that Coulter’s character are constantly making these sorts of broad statements about reality that do not apply to many people at all. In this case, they have actually done studies showing that some women cannot orgasm if their feet are cold. Meaning that, for some, there is an enormous difference in sexual pleasure in a physically comfortable environment versus in a physically miserable one.
I have a feeling Coulter is not one of those women, which perhaps explains why all her characters seem to experience and appreciate sex in much the same way. Whatever their apparent personality, their sex drives and forms of sexual expression all fit the same basic pattern.
Fortunately their personalities differ, but at the same time those personalities feel assigned – or at least I don’t feel the differences in the characters by how they move or speak or act, but rather I as the reader have had to learn to recognize their differences by assignment. James is the more intellectual and reticent twin, why? Because the author says so, that’s why.
I’m not sure if I’m enjoying the later stories in this series because the author’s writing improved or because I got used to her writing and my subconscious is working with her writing style better. But I am still enjoying the series, and these later books more than I did the original trilogy.
April 28, 2019
After reading a bit of the story, I realized that I'd come into the middle of an ongoing series. I think this is the first book I've read by Catherine Coulter. The writing was engaging and there was lots of humor in the dialogue between characters.
This is the story about two identical young men who are enjoying the sowing of their wild oats. However, James runs into a problem with his neighbor, Corrie, who has been a thorn in his side for most of their lives. However, Corrie is about to have a Little Season, a time to prepare for her first real London season. James comes to see that the little hoyden has turned into a lovely swan.
While James is trying to come to grips with his feelings for Corrie, Jason becomes intrigued with Judith. However, when someone tries to kill Douglas Sherbrooke, the twin's father, romance has to move to the background until the attempted murderer is caught. The problem is that there are no clues and no suspects.
The only thing I didn't really like about the story was the fact that both men were absolutely gorgeous and all women could only watch and stare. They were fabulous swimmers, horsemen, etc. That got old quickly.
Sherbrooke Series
1. The Sherbrooke Bride (1992)
2. The Hellion Bride (1992)
3. The Heiress Bride (1993)
4. Mad Jack (1999)
5. The Courtship (2000)
6. The Scottish Bride (2001)
7. Pendragon (2001)
** 8. The Sherbrooke Twins (2004)
9. Lyon's Gate (2004)
10. Wizard's Daughter (2007)
11. The Prince of Ravenscar (2011)
This is the story about two identical young men who are enjoying the sowing of their wild oats. However, James runs into a problem with his neighbor, Corrie, who has been a thorn in his side for most of their lives. However, Corrie is about to have a Little Season, a time to prepare for her first real London season. James comes to see that the little hoyden has turned into a lovely swan.
While James is trying to come to grips with his feelings for Corrie, Jason becomes intrigued with Judith. However, when someone tries to kill Douglas Sherbrooke, the twin's father, romance has to move to the background until the attempted murderer is caught. The problem is that there are no clues and no suspects.
The only thing I didn't really like about the story was the fact that both men were absolutely gorgeous and all women could only watch and stare. They were fabulous swimmers, horsemen, etc. That got old quickly.
Sherbrooke Series
1. The Sherbrooke Bride (1992)
2. The Hellion Bride (1992)
3. The Heiress Bride (1993)
4. Mad Jack (1999)
5. The Courtship (2000)
6. The Scottish Bride (2001)
7. Pendragon (2001)
** 8. The Sherbrooke Twins (2004)
9. Lyon's Gate (2004)
10. Wizard's Daughter (2007)
11. The Prince of Ravenscar (2011)
April 24, 2019
Sometimes when you are a young man returning home, you find that the bratty girl next door is still as irritating as ever. However, sometimes you find that as she prepares for her first ‘season,’ she also has other attributes. When your father is the target of an assassin, the things you knew and counted on, go all to crazy town. The Sherbrooke twins James and Jason deal with a lot of upsets in this humorous and sensual romance.
The banter among the family as well as the servants provides the humor. The attempts on members of the family provide the suspense. The loyalty and bravery of the women of the family provide the romance. Recommended as a good addition to the series.
Readalikes:
Johanna Lindsey – No Choice but Seduction; Julia Quinn – To Sir Phillip, With Love; Lisa Kleypas – Stranger in My Arms; Lynsay Sands – The Reluctant Reformer; Kasey Michaels – Then Comes Marriage; Delle Jacobs – Aphrodite’s Brew; Amanda Quick – The Paid Companion; Kathleen E.Woodiwiss – The Reluctant Suitor.
Pace: fast
Characters: strong women; characters well-developed over the series
Story: Intricately-plotted
Writing style: Engaging
Tone: Funny; Steamy
Frame: England; 1830
The banter among the family as well as the servants provides the humor. The attempts on members of the family provide the suspense. The loyalty and bravery of the women of the family provide the romance. Recommended as a good addition to the series.
Readalikes:
Johanna Lindsey – No Choice but Seduction; Julia Quinn – To Sir Phillip, With Love; Lisa Kleypas – Stranger in My Arms; Lynsay Sands – The Reluctant Reformer; Kasey Michaels – Then Comes Marriage; Delle Jacobs – Aphrodite’s Brew; Amanda Quick – The Paid Companion; Kathleen E.Woodiwiss – The Reluctant Suitor.
Pace: fast
Characters: strong women; characters well-developed over the series
Story: Intricately-plotted
Writing style: Engaging
Tone: Funny; Steamy
Frame: England; 1830
July 21, 2021
I've read this book before but enjoyed it more this time since I knew the ending. The first time I found the ending disappointing.
Someone is out to kill Douglas. His gorgeous twin sons, James and Jason, are ready to protect him.
I loved Corrie. She is a warrior! The story was engaging. James goes from viewing Corrie as an annoying, clingy tomboy to viewing her as an amazing, courageous woman. Corrie has loved James since she was three.
Jason falls in love as well, as does Hollis, the butler.
Who is trying to kill members of the family?
Note: I don't like when characters are thrown into the story and then forgotten, as in the smuggler who comes upon James and Corrie. They believe he is a member of the ton and they might even know him. And then nothing.... what was the point of saying they knew him?
And why wasn't Douglas' mother kicked out of the house in the first book. Why would Douglas tolerate his mother's abuse of his wife? It never made sense.
Regardless, it was an enjoyable read. Be prepared for a surprise and violent ending.
I suggest reading this series in order.
Someone is out to kill Douglas. His gorgeous twin sons, James and Jason, are ready to protect him.
I loved Corrie. She is a warrior! The story was engaging. James goes from viewing Corrie as an annoying, clingy tomboy to viewing her as an amazing, courageous woman. Corrie has loved James since she was three.
Jason falls in love as well, as does Hollis, the butler.
Who is trying to kill members of the family?
Note: I don't like when characters are thrown into the story and then forgotten, as in the smuggler who comes upon James and Corrie. They believe he is a member of the ton and they might even know him. And then nothing.... what was the point of saying they knew him?
And why wasn't Douglas' mother kicked out of the house in the first book. Why would Douglas tolerate his mother's abuse of his wife? It never made sense.
Regardless, it was an enjoyable read. Be prepared for a surprise and violent ending.
I suggest reading this series in order.
March 31, 2022
Honestly I don’t even know what to say about this book. I just finished it and I’m still trying to process how I feel about this book, so this review might be updated soon.
For this was more of a mystery typo book focused than actually the romance. For at least 45 of the book James is unsure of his feelings for Corrie, and sees her more like a sister and then magically he is actually into her in a non sibling kind of way.
I feel like I was robbed because the description of the books said both brothers were going to fall in love yet I barely got anything of Jason and Judith.
The whole book was more focused on who is trying to kill Douglas and the romance was just added to that plot. Wasn’t a lot of romance to be honest, cause mostly it was James threatening to beat up Corrie if she spent more time with Devlin, then deciding to marry her so Devlin doesn’t get a chance to.
And don’t forget the first time they are intimate, disappointed.
I will say though, I was very intrigued and did finish it because I wanted to know what happened. Call e a masochist. If I did hate it, I wouldn’t rated it less than three.
I feel like I’m ranting, so I’m done.
For this was more of a mystery typo book focused than actually the romance. For at least 45 of the book James is unsure of his feelings for Corrie, and sees her more like a sister and then magically he is actually into her in a non sibling kind of way.
I feel like I was robbed because the description of the books said both brothers were going to fall in love yet I barely got anything of Jason and Judith.
The whole book was more focused on who is trying to kill Douglas and the romance was just added to that plot. Wasn’t a lot of romance to be honest, cause mostly it was James threatening to beat up Corrie if she spent more time with Devlin, then deciding to marry her so Devlin doesn’t get a chance to.
And don’t forget the first time they are intimate, disappointed.
I will say though, I was very intrigued and did finish it because I wanted to know what happened. Call e a masochist. If I did hate it, I wouldn’t rated it less than three.
I feel like I’m ranting, so I’m done.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 18, 2024
It was truly a bore for me in the very beginning. For real, it took me 7 months. I found most conversations unnecessary, most explanations tooooo long and I felt like EVERYBODY talked A LOT. A WHOLE LOT. The ending being a little bit tragic, I didn't mind. But the entire book did not even hint at tragedy towards the end (even when the Sherbrooke family knew there was a killer at large, they still made it lighthearted) so it was a bit imbalanced.
It was at the end that I became intrigued. So the 2nd star is for the end of the book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 30, 2018
Another great novel in the Sherbrooke family saga series by Catherine Coulter!
In this one, with the twins, James and Jason, it was double the trouble, but also double the romantic romps!
There was even a little mystery, dating back all the way to book one, The Sherbrooke Bride, featuring Douglas and Alexandra. Of course, all turns out well in the end.
Can't wait to see what will happen with the family in the rest of the series!
In this one, with the twins, James and Jason, it was double the trouble, but also double the romantic romps!
There was even a little mystery, dating back all the way to book one, The Sherbrooke Bride, featuring Douglas and Alexandra. Of course, all turns out well in the end.
Can't wait to see what will happen with the family in the rest of the series!
October 5, 2019
I love a good story about twins! Even though I would love them to each get their own book it seems fitting that they find love ar the same time. There is a sad twist at the end that leaves you with a bittersweet feeling and will leave you in sore want of the next book. Don't worry too much. That happily ever after is just over the horizon.
October 30, 2020
I was so excited to see this book as I read the first three many years ago and loved them.
This one not so much.
Although the sons are now 25 years old. You wouldn’t think so. I had to keep reminding myself they weren’t 16.
If you read the first three like me. Don’t read this one I’m going to pretend it never was.
This one not so much.
Although the sons are now 25 years old. You wouldn’t think so. I had to keep reminding myself they weren’t 16.
If you read the first three like me. Don’t read this one I’m going to pretend it never was.
August 13, 2020
Kinda slow read in the beginning. Though once everything was established, and the story was on the roll, I can't put it down. I've always felt that James and Corrie love each other even though they're not admitting it at the beginning. But really, I want to know what happens next for Jason.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 7, 2019
I'm addicted to Coulter's stories of the Sherbrooke family. Sigh....
May 26, 2019
Douglas and Alex's twins James & Jason are all grown up, loved James & Corrie's story. All set to read Jason's story, poor guy needs a HEA.
August 9, 2019
Love the Bride series, Can't put them down and when I'm done i want more.
January 25, 2020
So much fun to revisit favorite characters. This book has it all, a plot to draw you in, romance, intrigue, action, and a ghost!
May 14, 2021
When I'm in the mood for romance and humor, this is my go-to author!
June 7, 2021
Reread because i haven't read it in years and it was 3.5 but out of nostalgia i gave it 4
July 1, 2024
Could not get into the story at all, probably because it is part of a series? Couldn’t continue past the 5th or 6th chapter.
September 8, 2025
I usually love to read her books. I guess I’m my favorite of the FBI series. Just couldn’t get into this one.
January 7, 2023
Back to the Sherbrooke's, I cant say that I enjoyed this book as much as its predecessors. Lovely light reading with a happy ending.
March 25, 2017
The ghost of the Virgin Bride is visiting the Sherbrooke family members to warn of danger to Douglas Sherbrooke, Earl of Northcliffe. Although Douglas prefers to pretend that the ghost doesn't exist, even he must admit something is going on after he is shot. His twin sons, now fully grown, are determined to prevent any further attempts on their beloved father's life and begin searching for the person behind the attempts. In addition, James and Jason must also endure the rigors of the Little Season, neighbor Corrie Tybourne-Barrett's first foray into the Marriage Mart.
Tomboy Corrie has loved James her whole life and when he is himself attacked, doesn't hesitate to step into the role of rescuer. Meanwhile Jason finds himself taken by a beautiful Irish miss, Judith McCrae.
The Sherbrookes are an eccentric family that are always a delight to visit. But you might want to put down the drinks while reading, unless you LIKE having liquid pour out through your nose. The range of Coulter is truly amazing. The Sherbrooke series is light and amusing (although be warned that this one doesn't end happily for everyone -- you might need a tissue or two at the end), while her FBI series is extremely dark. If you're in the mood for love and laughter, you couldn't go far wrong with this particular series. And while it isn't essential to read the books in order, I personally would recommend it. Begin with The Sherbrooke Bride to get the full effect, rather than with this eighth entry into the series.
Tomboy Corrie has loved James her whole life and when he is himself attacked, doesn't hesitate to step into the role of rescuer. Meanwhile Jason finds himself taken by a beautiful Irish miss, Judith McCrae.
The Sherbrookes are an eccentric family that are always a delight to visit. But you might want to put down the drinks while reading, unless you LIKE having liquid pour out through your nose. The range of Coulter is truly amazing. The Sherbrooke series is light and amusing (although be warned that this one doesn't end happily for everyone -- you might need a tissue or two at the end), while her FBI series is extremely dark. If you're in the mood for love and laughter, you couldn't go far wrong with this particular series. And while it isn't essential to read the books in order, I personally would recommend it. Begin with The Sherbrooke Bride to get the full effect, rather than with this eighth entry into the series.
November 21, 2009
This is the first Catherine Coulter novel I've read and I'm not really looking forward to reading her other works. At last I finished this already, I forced myself since it's been months since I started it and I read other books aside from it. I'm one to finish what I started and I did just that. The pace was a little slow, there were a lot of sub-stories and some humor was the saving grace. I didn't like the twins that much but I liked Corrie's character a lot. She's an innocent tomboy who's really naive but I liked how she handled things, and what a wedding night! I hope to God I won't go through that, it was lame! I know first times aren't always the best but this one was the worst a girl could have. The author wrote that the twins were beautiful physically and they're the perfect gentlemen but when it came to the real thing James sucked! I liked the mystery but but I already suspected one of the characters was shady so I was correct. If you're looking for an exciting read filled with riveting characters and an engaging storyline, do not read this.
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