Helpful Score: 4
First in a trilogy featuring Darci, a psychic, who fights evil forces. Romance and paranormal mixed.
Helpful Score: 1
Not what I am used to but a good story. Witchcraft and good vs evil story.
Helpful Score: 1
First in a trilogy, but it doesn't leave you with a cliffhanger. Paranormal and romance. I thought the main character, Darci, was cute and spunky, but I didn't understand at all why she liked the hero. All Adam does is throw money and food at her and then he can't make up his mind if he wants Darci to come with him or stay away. Plus he always talks about her being a child/child-like. I hate that.
The plot seemed far fetched (that's fine) but poorly explained (not cool). I couldn't figure out if magic was supposed to be well known or just a myth. Everyone seemed really ready to believe in it. The cavalry comes in ta-dah, the nick of time, and the explanations are just too tidy on how that happened. I also disliked how the author jumped around in time. All of the sudden, right at the most exciting part, she jumps to "one year later..." and tells the rest all in flash backs. She did this throughout the book, jumping forward a few hours and then using flash backs to fill in.
I have the second book, but I don't think I'm going to read it. I really liked her other romance, "Knight in Shining Armor," but I haven't read anything else by this author. Lots of reviewers said this trilogy was really good, so if you like Deveraux you might like these books. Sadly, I did not.
The plot seemed far fetched (that's fine) but poorly explained (not cool). I couldn't figure out if magic was supposed to be well known or just a myth. Everyone seemed really ready to believe in it. The cavalry comes in ta-dah, the nick of time, and the explanations are just too tidy on how that happened. I also disliked how the author jumped around in time. All of the sudden, right at the most exciting part, she jumps to "one year later..." and tells the rest all in flash backs. She did this throughout the book, jumping forward a few hours and then using flash backs to fill in.
I have the second book, but I don't think I'm going to read it. I really liked her other romance, "Knight in Shining Armor," but I haven't read anything else by this author. Lots of reviewers said this trilogy was really good, so if you like Deveraux you might like these books. Sadly, I did not.
Helpful Score: 1
1st in the Trilogy and should be read in order. A very good book if you like Paranormal elements and quirky heroines.
Helpful Score: 1
THIS STORY MIXES THE FLAVOR OF A CLASSIC FAIRY TALE WITH A VERY MODERN LOVE STORY-SET IN A TOWN LOCKED IN THE SHADOWS OF AN ABIDING EVIL.
GOOD BOOK!
GOOD BOOK!
Darci Monroe overcame a childhood of neglect with a ebullient spirit, a postive attitude---and extraordinary determination. Now the resourceful young woman, hired as Adam Montgomery's personal assistand, devotes more than just professional attention to this devastatingly handsome millionaire.But one thing that bars Adam from accepting Darci's love: he is intent on discovering the secret of his parents' disapperance, for the possesses the otherworldly abilities needed to help him fight a teifying mistress of the dark arts.
Deveraux's books are always winners for me......
Good Reading
Good first in the series!
Wow, cool story! Witty and adventurous passion go hand in hand in this story of true evil.
A very good book not at all the usual romance type book lots of guessing and fun....
Darci Monroe overcame a childhood of neglect with an ebullient spirit, a positive attitude...and extraordinary determination. Now the resourceful young woman, hired as Adam Montgomery\'s personal assistant, devotes more than just professional attention to this devastatingly handsome millionaire. But one thing bars Adam from accepting Darci\'s love: he is intent on discovering the secret of his parents\' disappearance, for she possesses the otherworldly abilities needed to help him fight a terrifying mistress of the dark arts. What Darci ends up offering is a gift greater than Adam ever hoped for, for Darci loves with all her heart, and all her soul, forever...
Daric Monroe overcome a childhood of neflect with an ebullient spirit, a postive attitude..and ectraordinary determination. Now the resourceful young women, hired as Adam Montgomery's personal assistant, devotes more than just professional attention to this devastatingly handsome millionaire. But one thing bars Adam from accepting Darci's Love: he is intent on discovering the secret of his parents'disappearance, for she possesses the otherworldly abilities needed to help him fight a terrifying mintress of the dark atrs. What Darci ends up offering is a gift greater than Adam ever hoped for, for Darci Loves with all her heart, and all her soul froever...
Very interesting........kept me glued to every page. Story was very compelling, riveting, exciting and greatly written. Jude Deveraux is one of the best story tellers of all time. I thoroughly enjoyed every second of intense drama, danger, laughter and sadness that this book brings.
This superb storyteller mixes the flavor of a classic fairy tale with a very modern love story...set in a town locked in the shadows of an abiding evil.
from back cover: Now, this superb storyteller mixes the flavor of a classic fairy tale with a very modern love story-set in a town locked in the shadows of an abiding evil-in this imaginative new novel
I didn't like this one so well, moved slowly
Great series! The whole series is so good you don't want them to end!
Jude Deveraux is one of my favorite authors and while she goes away from her usual storyline, she still gives a story that pulls you in with the unexpected. A continuation of the Montgomery family in which the hero falls for a very unusual woman. The love story that flows with humor, suspense and mystery. A good read for all.
Book one in the trilogy. I found it to be an enjoyable, quick read.
"Darci Monroe overcame a childhood of neglect with an ebullient spirit, a positive attitude...and extraordinary determination. Now the resourceful young woman, hired as Adam Montgomery's personal assistant, devotes more than just professional atttention to this devastatingly handsome millionaire."
Very good read, both mysterious with hints of witchcraft or other dark arts, but it was also comical--a good light read!
Very good read, both mysterious with hints of witchcraft or other dark arts, but it was also comical--a good light read!
Book 1 in the series
Good series. I really enjoyed all three.
Darci Monroe overcame a childhood of neglect with an ebullient spirit, a positive spirit attitude...and extraordinary determination. Now the resourceful young woman, hired as Adam Montgomery's personal assistant, devotes more than just professional attention to this devastatingly handsome millionaire. But one thing bars Adam from accepting Darci's lover: he is intent on discovering the secret of his parents' disappearance, for she possesses the otherworldly abilities needed to help him fight a terrifying mistress of the dark arts. What Darci ends up offering is a gift greater than Adam ever hoped for, for Darci loves with all her heart, and all her soul, forever.......
Book Description
From A Knight in Shining Armor to The Mulberry Tree, Jude Deveraux's bestsellers sparkle with stunning originality, heartfelt wit, and adventurous passion. Now, this superb storyteller mixes the flavor of a classic fairy tale with a very modern love story -- set in a town locked in the shadows of an abiding evil -- in this imaginative new novel.
Forever...
Darci Monroe overcame a childhood of neglect with an ebullient spirit, a positive attitude...and extraordinary determination. Now the resourceful young woman, hired as Adam Montgomery's personal assistant, devotes more than just professional attention to this devastatingly handsome millionaire. But one thing bars Adam from accepting Darci's love: he is intent on discovering the secret of his parents' disappearance, for she possesses the otherworldly abilities needed to help him fight a terrifying mistress of the dark arts. What Darci ends up offering is a gift greater than Adam ever hoped for, for Darci loves with all her heart, and all her soul, forever...
From A Knight in Shining Armor to The Mulberry Tree, Jude Deveraux's bestsellers sparkle with stunning originality, heartfelt wit, and adventurous passion. Now, this superb storyteller mixes the flavor of a classic fairy tale with a very modern love story -- set in a town locked in the shadows of an abiding evil -- in this imaginative new novel.
Forever...
Darci Monroe overcame a childhood of neglect with an ebullient spirit, a positive attitude...and extraordinary determination. Now the resourceful young woman, hired as Adam Montgomery's personal assistant, devotes more than just professional attention to this devastatingly handsome millionaire. But one thing bars Adam from accepting Darci's love: he is intent on discovering the secret of his parents' disappearance, for she possesses the otherworldly abilities needed to help him fight a terrifying mistress of the dark arts. What Darci ends up offering is a gift greater than Adam ever hoped for, for Darci loves with all her heart, and all her soul, forever...
interesting story
I got into this book right away. Cute story, fun magical element.
great story!!!
Even though it's a little (okay, a LOT) far fetched, I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the next two!
Darci Monroe overcome a childhood of neglect with an ebullient spirit,a positive attitude,,and extraordinary determination. Now the resourceful young woman,hired as Adam Montgomery's personal assistant,devotes more than just professional attention to this devastatingly handsome millionaire. But one thing bars Adam from accepting Darci's love: he is intent on discovering the secret of his parents'disappearance,for she possesses the otherworldly abilities needed to help him fight a terrifying mistress of the dark arts. What Darel ends up offering is a gift greater than Adam ever hoped for,for Darci loves with all her heart, and all her soul,forever...
Excellent read!
throw a little witchcraft, evil doers, and love together and walaa Good book..
It starts out slow and then picks up. it keeps your interest all the way through.
Darci Monroe overcame a childhood of neglect with an ebullient spirit, a positive attitude...and extraordinary determination. Now the resourceful young woman, hired as Adam Montgomery's personal assistant, devotes more than just professional attention to this devastatingly handsome millionaire. But one thing bars Adam from accepting Darci's love: he is intent of discovering the secret of his parents' disappearance, for she possesses the otherworldly abilities needed ot help him fight a terrifying mistress of the dark arts. What Darci ends up offering is a gift greater than adam ever hoped for, for Darci loves with all her heart, and all her soul, forever...
I love Jude Deveraux. She has a great way with fairy tales and love stories. I never grow tired of her stories.
What a great book. Even though it is part of a trilogy she doesn't leave you hanging and the end. No cliffhanger! Looking forward to read the other two books in the series.
Darci Monroe overcame a childhood of neglect with an ebullient spirit, a positive attitude...and extraordinary determination. Now the resourceful young woman, hired as Adam Montgomery's personal assistant, devotes more than just professional attention to this devastatingly handsome millionaire. But one thing bars Adam from accepting Darci's love: he is intent on discovering the secret of his parents' disappearance, for she possesses the otherworldy abilities needed to help him fight a terrifying mistress of the dark arts. What Darci ends up offering is a gift greater than Adam ever hoped for, for Darci loves with all her heart and all her soul forever.
Darci has otherwordly abilities,combined with romance
I didn't just read this book, I devoured it. I read it in a few hours as I was engrossed in the entire story of Darci Monroe and her life. It's a romance, fantasy, magical arts book filled with someone that overcomes challenges in life.
A must read!
A must read!
Great read.
Great book, part of the Forever Trilogy.
First book in a series. Very good book. A supernatural tale.
I loved it!
SLow start but worth hanging in there. First of a series.
Quick read - couldn't put it down!
I HAVE EVERY D. DEVERAUX BOOK EVER WRITTEN. THE "FOREVER TRILOGY" ARE JUST 3 OF THE BEST BOOKS SHE WROTE. MAGICAL I WOULD SAY.
What a great story line! Kept me guessing!
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I really enjoyed this book; looking forward to reading the next 2 in the series.
Enjoyed this one.
Such a sweet novel with tons of suspense and romance! My favorite character, Darci, lives in this novel! Good psychic love story.
Darci Monroe overcame a childhood of neglect with an great spirit, a postive attitude....and determination Adam Montgomery, has hired her as his personal assistant...and she finds out more about him than she bargained for. See how the story unfolds!
Darci Monroe overcame a childhood of neglect with an ebullient spirit, a positive attitude...and extraordinary determination. Now the resourceful young woman, hired as Adam Montgomery's personal assistant, devotes more than just professional attention to this devastatingly handsome millionaire. But one thing bars Adam from accepting Darci's love: he is intent on discovering the secret of his parents' disappearance, for she possesses the otherworldly abilities needed to help him fight a terrifying mistress of the dark arts. What Darci ends up offering is a gift greater than Adam ever hoped for, for Darci loves with all her heart, and all her soul, forever...
Darci Monroe overcame a childhood of neglect with an ebullient spirit, a positive attitude...and extraordinary determination. Now the resourceful young woman, hired as Adam Montgomery's personal assistant, devotes more than just professional attention to this devastatingly handsome millionaire. But one thing bars Adam from accepting Darci's love: he is intent on discovering the secret of his parents' disappearance, for she possesses the otherwordly abilities needed to help him fight a terrifying mistress of the dark arts. What Darci ends up offering is a gift greater than Adam ever hoped for, for Darci loves with all her heart, and all her soul, forever...
Darci Monroe overcame a childhood of neglect with an ebullient spirit, a positive attitude...and extraordinary determination. Now the resourceful young woman, hired as Adam MOntgomery's personal assistant, devotes more than just professional attention to this devastatingly handsome millionaire. But one thing bars Adam from accepting Darci's love: he is intent on discovering the secret of his parent's disappearance, for she posseses the otherworldly abilities needed to help him fight a terrifying mistress of the dark arts. What Darci ends up offering is a gift greater than Adam ever hoped for, for Darci loves with all her heart, and all her soul, forever....
Darci Monroe ovecoame a childhood of neglect with an ebullient spirit, a positive attitude...and extraordinary determination. Now the resoursceful young woman, hired an Adam Mongomery's personal assistant, devotes more than just professional attention to this devastatingly handsome millionaire. But one thing bars Adam from acceptiong Darci's love: he is intent on discovering the secret of his parents' disappearance, for she possesses the otherworldly abilites needed to help him fight a terrifying mistress of the dark arts. What Draci ends up offering is a gift greater than Adam ever hoped for, for Darci loves with all her heart, and all her soul, forever....