Helpful Score: 8
I know this one is very popular, but I hated it.
I never found the hero's actions to be forgivable, and the heroine seemed simple minded (for example, assuming that he was gong to whip her because he owned a whip-- a well-known ringmaster prop). THe setting of a circus was unusual, but ultimately couldn't carry the entire book.
I never found the hero's actions to be forgivable, and the heroine seemed simple minded (for example, assuming that he was gong to whip her because he owned a whip-- a well-known ringmaster prop). THe setting of a circus was unusual, but ultimately couldn't carry the entire book.
I really loved this book. The plot was quirky, and believable. I would list it on my top 5 favorite books...and I have read a lot. :P I really enjoyed the author's imagination. She definitely let it roam! :) This will be a book you can't put down!
Helpful Score: 4
I have to say this is one of the worst books I've ever read. The hero is so emotionally abusive that he should be put into counseling, and the heroine is TSTL (too stupid to live) 'cause she takes it and doesn't explain the "big misunderstanding" that runs through the entire book. Ewww...
Helpful Score: 3
I adored watching Daisy grow and mature (she really bloomed! get it? get it?!)
ahem. anyway, one thing I really liked about this book was how all the characters showed development and progress.
ahem. anyway, one thing I really liked about this book was how all the characters showed development and progress.
Helpful Score: 2
This was a beautiful story and I rate it as one of my favorite SEP's because of a great plot! I couldn't put it down. I loved the protagonists and how they came together. The setting was quirky, but worked! I loved it.
Helpful Score: 2
Fun circus sex!
Helpful Score: 1
I enjoyed it very much, it was funny and fast paced. Hated to see it end.
Helpful Score: 1
Another delightful book from a fantastic author. This one will keep you laughing and shaking your head at the antics of these characters.
Helpful Score: 1
Like the other Susan Elizabeth Phillips's books this was funny!
Helpful Score: 1
love it. great fun. quick read
Helpful Score: 1
Lovely story with a circus setting.
Helpful Score: 1
I really enjoy this book by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, it may be one of her best. Some of the other reviews mentioned abuse or the threat of abuse, but if you actually read the novel you know that the lead female character is only imagining the worst and the lead male character is actually extremely nice. When he is given time that he could actually hurt her, he chooses a non-violent solution. As a whole, it is a slightly different, but enjoyable romance.
Helpful Score: 1
Absolutely adored this book but mostly because of Daisy. I didn't think I would like her but Phillips has a way of making you fall in love with her quirky characters. You also have to suspend a lot of disbelief when it comes to crazy antics of people and there is a very slight supernatural element to it. Yes, it's a dumb book with a flimsy plot but it was so much fun.
Helpful Score: 1
I love the tiger relatioship is the awesome book
Helpful Score: 1
This story of SEP's has a circus backdrop and a masterful hero. SEP can certainly write a page-turner, I got sucked in and stayed with it to the end.
HER BEST BOOK! I LOVE ALL OF S.E.PHILLIPS' BOOKS, BUT THIS WAS MY FAVORITE. WHAT A GREAT READ. YOU WON'T WANT TO PUT IT DOWN.
LOVED IT~~~~~~
Love this book! Its funny and romantic, yet still has some serious elements. I highly recommend!
I didnt love this book but i liked it. The h was pretty annoying at times, and i cant say that i loved the H either. I did really enjoy the circus setting though.
I hated this book and never finished it. I am a huge fan of Susan Elizabeth Phillips though!
S.E.P. adds unusual twists and humor to her stories. I love that! This is one of her funniest.
I really liked it! I didn't know if I would like it because of it's setting, but it really grew on me. I did not put it down until I finished it! I liked seeing Daisy discover who she really was.
Really liked this book as it has real life characters as aposed to fantasy type. Ralistic and fun.
When I first started reading this, I thought, "Oh...not another story like this." Virginal woman forced to marry by a father that didn't understand her. I was nicely surprised because the setting was anything but what I expected (but I won't spoil it for you). Susan Elizabeth Phillips is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.
Great romance set in a circus of all things. Great story. Loved the hero.
Awesome book. I cracked up , I cried ( alot) I highly recommend this book if you like funny and emotional.
Very cute book. I wasn't very fond of the circus setting, but all in all it's a really good book, which I will read again.
Lots of funny parts
Wonderful romance, typical Susan Elizabeth Phillips, makes you laugh and cry at the same time
Great book. Love this author!
I really loved this book and even shed a few tears.
My first read by her; excellent!
Daisy Deveraux has a choice. She can either go to jail for writing bad checks or her father will pay her debt if she marries the mystery man he has chosen for her. The bridegroom her father chose is Alex Markov. Alex owes Daisy's father, so he has agreed to a six-month marriage. He has no intentions of playing the loving bridegroom. Alex is the manager of a broken-down traveling circus. He expects Daisy to help with the concessions, clean up after the animals, and be part of his act. Daisy's eyes are about to be opened. She's never worked a day in her life and is afraid of the animals. Can she make herself stay for six months?
I read this book when it first came out many years ago. This is a book that people either love or hate. It was my first book by this author and got me hooked on her. I loved the unique circus setting. I loved the humor. And, I loved Daisy and Alex. I decided to listen to the audiobook to see if it stands the test of time. Anna Fields is the narrator and she did a fantastic job. Once again, I am giving this book 5 Stars.
I read this book when it first came out many years ago. This is a book that people either love or hate. It was my first book by this author and got me hooked on her. I loved the unique circus setting. I loved the humor. And, I loved Daisy and Alex. I decided to listen to the audiobook to see if it stands the test of time. Anna Fields is the narrator and she did a fantastic job. Once again, I am giving this book 5 Stars.
So much fun! Loved the characters and the quirky circus people.
Great book
a very good book
Pretty, flighty Daisy Devreaux can either go to jail or marry the mystery man her father has chosen for her. Arranged marriages don't happen in the modern world, so how did the irrepressible Daisy find herself in this fix?
Pretty, flighty Daisy Devereaux can either go to jail or marry the mystery man her father has chosen for her. Arranged marriages don't happen in the modern world, so how did the irrespressible Daisy find herself in this fix?
Alex Markov, as humorless as he is deadly handsome, has no intention of playing the loving bridegroom to a spoiled little featherhead with champgne tastes. He drags Daisy from her uptown life to a broken down traveling circus and sets out to tame her to his ways.
But this man without a soul has met his match in a woman who is nothing but heart. Before long, passionwill send them flying sky high without a safety net...risking it all in search of a love will last forever.
Alex Markov, as humorless as he is deadly handsome, has no intention of playing the loving bridegroom to a spoiled little featherhead with champgne tastes. He drags Daisy from her uptown life to a broken down traveling circus and sets out to tame her to his ways.
But this man without a soul has met his match in a woman who is nothing but heart. Before long, passionwill send them flying sky high without a safety net...risking it all in search of a love will last forever.
