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The Hidden Heart (Aincourt's Hearts, Bk 2)
The Hidden Heart - Aincourt's Hearts, Bk 2
Author: Candace Camp
Fate, it seemed, had done its worst. — With his life in ruins, Richard Duke of Cleybourne, returned to his country estate to deal with the tragic loss he had suffered four years earlier. His plans, however, were interrupted by the arrival of Miss Jessica Maitland. The feisty, flame-haired governess had come to present her charge, Gabriella...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781551669229
ISBN-10: 1551669226
Publication Date: 8/1/2002
Pages: 416
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 116 ratings
Publisher: Mira
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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reviewed The Hidden Heart (Aincourt's Hearts, Bk 2) on + 3389 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Richard is a fabulous hero--very deep, emotional, and responsible, intelligent. His depression over his wife's & daughter's deaths leads him to contemplate suicide. But along comes brave, stalwart Jessica who, in her determination to protect Gabriella, is willing not only to battle his unwillingness to be the girls' ward, but also to bring him back from the brink of self-extinction. They are superb together.
reviewed The Hidden Heart (Aincourt's Hearts, Bk 2) on + 153 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Excellent read. England 1800s. the story flows quickly and keeps your attention. Twists and turns throughout move the story along without neglecting the attraction between the hero / heroine. Relationships develop nicely while the "mystery" unfolds. A little predictable, but doesn't take away from the overall picuture. Recommend.
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reviewed The Hidden Heart (Aincourt's Hearts, Bk 2) on + 503 more book reviews
I liked this better than So Wild A Heart, the first book in the series, and certainly Richard was a better hero. The slow build to the love story was OK but not memorable and frankly, I had to go back and read my own review to remember anything about So Wild A Heart, which I read less than a month ago.

Overall I felt let down by this book. Richard was a great wounded hero but Camp just doesn't have the writing chops to tell this kind of story in a way that hits home. The hero and heroine were likeable enough but I never really cared about them or the things they've suffered. When Richard finally talks about the death of his wife and daughter, and breaks down, I felt unmoved.

I like the ideas of these characters better than what you find when you read the books. I want to read about Rachel and Michael, but I suspect I'll be just as disappointed in their story as I have been with the first two.
justreadingabook avatar reviewed The Hidden Heart (Aincourt's Hearts, Bk 2) on + 1728 more book reviews
This was a wonderful book, the storyline was so interesting and kept your interest throughout the whole book,coming together to reveal the killer at just the right time. Lots of twists and turns with tension sprinkled in. Can't wait to continue the series.
jsue avatar reviewed The Hidden Heart (Aincourt's Hearts, Bk 2) on + 74 more book reviews
This is a fun book to read. I enjoyed the mystery and the romance!

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