Nicole P. (silvergirl) reviewed It Happened One Night: The Fall of Rogue Gerrard / Spellbound / Only You / From This Moment On (Large Print) on + 24 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 8
This book is a compilation of four novellas with the same basic premise. I liked the stories by Stephanie Laurens and Mary Balogh the most, which surprised me because I've read one novel each by those authors, and I wasn't mad to read more by either one. I actually picked up the book because I'm a fan of Jacquie D'Alessandro's Regencies, but this story was a disappointment. Her most recent work, this story included, seems wooden and recycled, without the spark and humor of her earlier novels. I'd never read Candice Hern before, but her style didn't really appeal to me.
Jeanna A. (jeanna) - , reviewed It Happened One Night: The Fall of Rogue Gerrard / Spellbound / Only You / From This Moment On (Large Print) on + 277 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I enjoyed Mary Balogh's and Stephanie Lauren's stories. The other two were not as enjoyable. The premise of all four stories centers around the same plot; the hero and heroine meet again after a 10 year separation. Each story is unique, and the characters handled differently by each author. Nice weekend read.
Pam B. (PamelaK) reviewed It Happened One Night: The Fall of Rogue Gerrard / Spellbound / Only You / From This Moment On (Large Print) on + 1215 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Four stories from four respected authors about love that has taken a ten year hiatus, and how the characters reconnect.
Each one was just a bit different from the others, but Stephanie Laurens has always been a favorite of mine and does not disappoint; the others were just average for me.
Each one was just a bit different from the others, but Stephanie Laurens has always been a favorite of mine and does not disappoint; the others were just average for me.
Diana B. (AuntDi) -
Helpful Score: 1
An anthology of historical romances based on the same basic plot premise: former loves meet at an inn after not having seen each other for 10 years. This basic premise is a good one for the novella format, since it always seems to work best for a shorter story if there is some past history to build on in a short time. I have only read Laurens and Balogh before this anthology and their stories will not disappoint their fans, and the D'Alessandro story was very readable as well. The Hern story had too much past baggage associated with it and there was much more rehashing than romance. It's tough to rate anthologies since there is always something that you just didn't care for, but this one is pretty good overall.
Robin M. (robinmy) -
Helpful Score: 1
Each story in this anthology has the same basic plot: Hero and heroine who haven't seen each other in 10 years, accidentally meet at a country inn.
This book actually took me a long time to read. I just couldn't get interested in these stories which were mediocre at best. The best for me was Mary Balogh's story of two young lovers separated (by her father) when they were young, now finding each other due to a carriage accident. Neither Laurens or D'Allesandro's stories showed us anything new. Candice Hern is a new author for me. The story was about an older couple (40's). The problem was they spent most of the story reminiscing about their various meetings throughout the years. I just wanted to say "Stop talking and get on with it". My rating: 3 Stars.
This book actually took me a long time to read. I just couldn't get interested in these stories which were mediocre at best. The best for me was Mary Balogh's story of two young lovers separated (by her father) when they were young, now finding each other due to a carriage accident. Neither Laurens or D'Allesandro's stories showed us anything new. Candice Hern is a new author for me. The story was about an older couple (40's). The problem was they spent most of the story reminiscing about their various meetings throughout the years. I just wanted to say "Stop talking and get on with it". My rating: 3 Stars.
4amreader -
Helpful Score: 1
I echo what many of the other reviewers have said - this book overall was disappointing. D'ALSSANDRO's story was the best for me, the others were easily skimmed or skipped. Not what I expected given my past love of Balogh's work.
Emily S. (profiteroles) - reviewed It Happened One Night: The Fall of Rogue Gerrard / Spellbound / Only You / From This Moment On (Large Print) on + 10 more book reviews
A wonderful collection of short stories (novellas?) that have all the charm and sexiness of a Regency Romance, but without the convoluted plot twists that sometimes get in the way. The premise of all four stories is the unexpected meeting between a hero and heroine who haven't seen each other in 10 years--this means the stories are charged with an emotional depth, made all the more enjoyable because you *know* there will be a happy ending. The same premise, but but four remarkable different narratives, each that sparkle in their own way. I've discovered some new writers that I can't wait to check out more!
Sherry B. (florida-biker-chick) reviewed It Happened One Night: The Fall of Rogue Gerrard / Spellbound / Only You / From This Moment On (Large Print) on
Great book.
First 2 stories you cry when you read them.
Finished it in one day.
First 2 stories you cry when you read them.
Finished it in one day.
Lin G. (LinG) reviewed It Happened One Night: The Fall of Rogue Gerrard / Spellbound / Only You / From This Moment On (Large Print) on + 203 more book reviews
The Mary Balogh and Candice Hern stories are the best ones, and they are excellent.
Jensyne M. (smoothiemaker) reviewed It Happened One Night: The Fall of Rogue Gerrard / Spellbound / Only You / From This Moment On (Large Print) on + 17 more book reviews
These stories started out great, but the storylines were boring. I wasn't captivated by the stories. It was basically the same storyline, told by 4 different authors. Boring!
Cynthia F. (frazerc) reviewed It Happened One Night: The Fall of Rogue Gerrard / Spellbound / Only You / From This Moment On (Large Print) on + 672 more book reviews
An excellent group of authors but the stories didn't do it for me. Possibly this is because it is packaged as a Christmas anthology and isn't...
Diana S. (redbook) reviewed It Happened One Night: The Fall of Rogue Gerrard / Spellbound / Only You / From This Moment On (Large Print) on
four great stories about lost love and 2nd chances. diana s. chicago
Ellen H. reviewed It Happened One Night: The Fall of Rogue Gerrard / Spellbound / Only You / From This Moment On (Large Print) on + 33 more book reviews
great read
