Lisa Kleypas
Paperback | Pages: 390 pages Rating: 3.68 | 7849 Users | 381 Reviews
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| Title | : | When Strangers Marry (Only Vallerands #1) |
| Author | : | Lisa Kleypas |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 390 pages |
| Published | : | August 1st 2002 by Avon (first published January 1st 1992) |
| Categories | : | Romance. Historical Romance. Historical. Historical Fiction |
Relation Toward Books When Strangers Marry (Only Vallerands #1)
Dear Reader, Nearly a decade ago, I published my first novel with Avon Books, Only in Your Arms. Since then, romance has changed-and so have I—so I decided to give the book a makeover—and a new title, When Strangers Marry. I have two reasons for changing the title. First, it is in keeping with the new spirit of the book; second, no one—including my own mother—found the original one memorable! In When Strangers Marry, I had a great time rediscovering the story of Maximilien Vallerand and his stolen bride, Lysette. The promise of this handsome, though mysterious, man's love proves irresistable to her, but she doesn't know the secrets he hides. I hope you will enjoy revisiting the Vallerand family, or perhaps meeting them for the first time. And, as always thank you for your support and encouragement, as we escape together into the magical world of romance novels. Wishing you love and happiness, LisaSpecify Books As When Strangers Marry (Only Vallerands #1)
| Original Title: | Only in Your Arms |
| ISBN: | 0060507365 (ISBN13: 9780060507367) |
| Edition Language: | English URL http://www.lisakleypas.com/bookwhenstrangers.asp |
| Series: | Only Vallerands #1 |
| Characters: | Maximilien Vallerand, Lysette Kersaint |
| Setting: | Louisiana,1800(United States) |
Rating Containing Books When Strangers Marry (Only Vallerands #1)
Ratings: 3.68 From 7849 Users | 381 ReviewsCritique Containing Books When Strangers Marry (Only Vallerands #1)
My first Kleypas book and definitely not my last one. This book is a nod to the 80's/90's body rippers/virgin heroines etc. The hero is the typical hero for this writing and the heroine is one who tries to break the rules but is restricted to an extentHas this book stood the test of time? Today's readers probably wouldn't enjoy this if they are fan of the sweet yet sexy contemporaries. Those who have an appreciation for romances of the past will love this book. It's an entertaining read andI made it to a 190 pages. I get this thing is a relic of its time but it was rewritten in 2002 and it still reads like a Catherine Coulter book written in the early 90's or later 80's with some Woodiwiss thrown in. Not that those are bad...okay, they sort of are....but it's not what I was expecting with a Kleypas book and with the whole he man owning women bit I was about doen with it. Also the hero of course has a mistress he's still seeing even after he married the main character. But that's
I really enjoyed this book. Set in New Orleans shortly after Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from France, it is unusual in that the torrid love affair (and the majority of the book) occurs after h/h are married (yeah, to each other).The backcover description is actually a letter from Kleypas to readers indicating that it's a rewrite of her first novel, Only in Your Arms. I never read the original story but this one is well-paced with good plot twists and colorful characters.
Posted on Under the CoversLysette Kersaint is being abused by her stepfather and her futures lies with a man whom she despises. In a desperate attempt to escape her fate, she fleesright into the arms of Maximilien Vallerand, where he takes in her to protect her. Little does she know that Max has his own plans for her.As a loyal fan of Lisa Kleypas, I decided to go back to her earlier works and see what her writing was like then. Though WHEN STRANGERS MARRY has the same eloquent writing as her
I loved it---It was nice to finally read a romance where they fall in love early on and we get to see them together and happy
Lisa Kleypas is one of my all time favorite historical romance authors, most notably for her Gamblers of Craven's and Wallflower series. It's not because of their historical accuracy, as some of her characters seem more like modern heroines dressed in regency garb. But rather, the general feeling of giddiness they cause, making me anxiously root for the heroes to find themselves in each others' bed(s) ASAP. Of course, everyone has to start out somewhere, and generally not that well. After
BIG age difference. Hero's sons are three years younger than the heroine...
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