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Setting: Regency England
Sensuality: 7
Sensuality: 7
Whitney Stone's teenage crush on a neighbor has her cold, unfeeling father banishing her to Paris into the care of her aunt and uncle. Under their loving guidance, the young woman blossoms into a ravishing beauty and becomes the darling of glittering Parisian society--a fact not lost on the handsome and equally powerful Duke of Claymore, who determines to make her his wife. Despite the duke's fervent interest, Whitney remains fixed on her childhood love. That is, until she finds herself tempted by the Duke--an attraction that both delights and baffles Whitney, causing her to be increasingly wary of what her heart may lead her to do. The Duke suffers no such confusion. He wants Whitney. And he plans to have her, despite a number of obstacles, including the infatuation Whitney seems to have for another; her aunt's growing concerns; and her greedy father's bungling efforts to control his beautiful daughter. But before the Duke and Whitney's plans can reach fruition, they'll have to work their way through a morass of misunderstandings that threaten any hope of a happy ending.
Meticulously researched and set against the background of Regency England's country charms and London society, this classic historical romance boasts a hero and heroine who possess deep passion and strong, independent character, as well as a heartfelt story line that will keep readers turning the pages. Author Judith McNaught has endeared herself to readers with the quality of her writing and Whitney My Love--McNaught's first bestseller--is a not-to-be-missed example of just why her stories are so eagerly awaited by fans everywhere. --Lois Faye Dyer --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Romantic Times The ultimate love story, one you can dream about forever.
Jude Deveraux New York Times bestselling author of The Blessing A wonderful love story...fast-paced and exciting...great dialogue!
Jude Deveraux New York Times bestselling author of The Blessing A wonderful love story...fast-paced and exciting...great dialogue!
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Judith McNaught is the New York Times bestselling author who first soared to stardom with her stunning bestseller Whitney, My Love, and went on to win the hearts of millions of readers with Once and Always, Something Wonderful, A Kingdom of Dreams, Almost Heaven, Paradise, Perfect, Until You, Remember When, the #1 bestseller Night Whispers, Someone to Watch Over Me, and other novels. There are more than thirty million copies of her books in print. Judith McNaught lives in Houston.
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40 of 47 people found the following review helpful
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Kikyo C.
on July 3, 2000
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Judith McNaught is a talented storyteller, there's no denying that. Perhaps that is the reason that I was so disappointed by this book, for which I had such high hopes. There were many aspects of the book that I liked very much, but there were others that left me feeling very disturbed and unsatisfied.
The unusual breadth and depth of this book surprised me. The characters are very amiable, and I was gratified by the unique rendering of Whitney's character. Like many other heroines of romance novels, she is strong-willed and a little bit of an outcast. But she is not perfect in every way (at least not in the beginning) and those who she sets her heart upon do not always requite her emotions. The story-line was full of suspense, and I kept wondering how Whitney could possibly end up with Clayton, even though the synopsis makes the outcome very obvious. I admired the twisting plot McNaught used to deal with Whitney's conflicting feelings over her childhood crush on Paul versus her betrothal to Clayton, a situation that I found most unusual.
Although I found most of the story to be a refreshing change in a genre often typified by predictability, I had some rather significant qualms about the development (or lack thereof) of certain characters. One Example is Whitney's father: a central character both to the story and to Whitney's character, he virtually disappears after his purpose as a plot device to bring Clayton and Whitney together is served. He appears when it is convenient, but Whitney never really seems to dwell on him in her thoughts, even though many of her earlier actions in the book were highly influenced by her relationship with him. Likewise, the character of Nicki appears and then disappears with equal rapidity, an injustice to such well-drawn figure.Read more ›
The unusual breadth and depth of this book surprised me. The characters are very amiable, and I was gratified by the unique rendering of Whitney's character. Like many other heroines of romance novels, she is strong-willed and a little bit of an outcast. But she is not perfect in every way (at least not in the beginning) and those who she sets her heart upon do not always requite her emotions. The story-line was full of suspense, and I kept wondering how Whitney could possibly end up with Clayton, even though the synopsis makes the outcome very obvious. I admired the twisting plot McNaught used to deal with Whitney's conflicting feelings over her childhood crush on Paul versus her betrothal to Clayton, a situation that I found most unusual.
Although I found most of the story to be a refreshing change in a genre often typified by predictability, I had some rather significant qualms about the development (or lack thereof) of certain characters. One Example is Whitney's father: a central character both to the story and to Whitney's character, he virtually disappears after his purpose as a plot device to bring Clayton and Whitney together is served. He appears when it is convenient, but Whitney never really seems to dwell on him in her thoughts, even though many of her earlier actions in the book were highly influenced by her relationship with him. Likewise, the character of Nicki appears and then disappears with equal rapidity, an injustice to such well-drawn figure.Read more ›
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70 of 86 people found the following review helpful
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I was actually quite fond of this book in the beginning- it had such potential. She, an outspoken vibrant child who swore to become a lady to gain the heart of her childhood crush; he, an emotionally absent, rather overbearing man who was determined to have her the moment he laid eyes on her. I knew how this would turn out: she would grow into a beautiful, vivacious young woman who would have every eligible man in Paris begging for her hand. He would somehow win her heart and in the process learn he loved her too. Because of his love for her, he would learn to view women (her in particular) as treasures worth protecting instead of objects to be thrown away once he tired of them......Oh my, was I ever more wrong. (WARNING: Lots of spoilers)
I must say first, I truly admire Whitney for her razor-sharp wit (that phrase is often overused, but it actually applies here). She was, in the beginning, a heroine I could actually enjoy reading about. But everything was ruined the moment she set foot back in England. First, he aquired her hand in marriage by paying an enormous sum of money to her father...without her knowledge. I was at first willing to forgive this, as the general opinion in England at the moment was that the women were expected to do as the men wished. So, of course he should act like that! I understood it, but knew he would eventually change....right? Haha, NO.
Second, at every possible turn, our "hero" sexually assaults the willfull lady and repeatedly hurts her physically with his brute strength. This bothered me, but I just KNEW this would get better. It HAD to... After hearing rumors in her small town that she had eloped (WHEN HE ALREADY KNEW THAT THEY WERE GOSSIPPING ABOUT HER AND PAUL ELOPING) he became enraged. Ok, so I forgave him for that too.Read more ›
I must say first, I truly admire Whitney for her razor-sharp wit (that phrase is often overused, but it actually applies here). She was, in the beginning, a heroine I could actually enjoy reading about. But everything was ruined the moment she set foot back in England. First, he aquired her hand in marriage by paying an enormous sum of money to her father...without her knowledge. I was at first willing to forgive this, as the general opinion in England at the moment was that the women were expected to do as the men wished. So, of course he should act like that! I understood it, but knew he would eventually change....right? Haha, NO.
Second, at every possible turn, our "hero" sexually assaults the willfull lady and repeatedly hurts her physically with his brute strength. This bothered me, but I just KNEW this would get better. It HAD to... After hearing rumors in her small town that she had eloped (WHEN HE ALREADY KNEW THAT THEY WERE GOSSIPPING ABOUT HER AND PAUL ELOPING) he became enraged. Ok, so I forgave him for that too.Read more ›
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253 of 322 people found the following review helpful
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Judith McNaught has created a story of an abusive relationship that could have been taken from a psychology textbook (minus the sometimes romanticism).
Whitney , an attractive teenager feels like an ugly duckling although she simply is not fully developed, and her aunt who has come to England to take Whitney to Paris sees her possibilities at once. Brought up by a cold and unfeeling father who had wanted a son, Whitney was never able to fulfil his expectations. She therefore developed a deep minority complex. Consequently she falls in love with Paul who has never showed any interest in her and only sees her deficits -
exactly like her father. That sets up the pattern of her future relationships. Whitney unconsciously thinks herself unworthy to be loved, yet like every human being yearns to be loved. When she comes to Paris, blossoming in to a sophisticated and witty young lady, she meets Nicolas DuVille who would be the love of her life in a real romance. He has all the attributes of a regency hero. He is handsome, aristocratic, rich, urbane and sophisticated. Furthermore he is warm-hearted and caring. When Whitney has her debut, he sees that she gets a good start, and provides her with dancers by asking his friends for a favour. He deeply falls in love with Whitney, but never presses his love on her. He patiently waits for years, and offers her friendship instead of the love he would like to give her. But Whitney is unable to respond to true love which comes without abuse. Finally she finds her true match (although not her true love) in Clayton, Duke of Westmoreland. Just like her he thinks himself unworthy of love (although the book never gives a reason for that).Read more ›
Whitney , an attractive teenager feels like an ugly duckling although she simply is not fully developed, and her aunt who has come to England to take Whitney to Paris sees her possibilities at once. Brought up by a cold and unfeeling father who had wanted a son, Whitney was never able to fulfil his expectations. She therefore developed a deep minority complex. Consequently she falls in love with Paul who has never showed any interest in her and only sees her deficits -
exactly like her father. That sets up the pattern of her future relationships. Whitney unconsciously thinks herself unworthy to be loved, yet like every human being yearns to be loved. When she comes to Paris, blossoming in to a sophisticated and witty young lady, she meets Nicolas DuVille who would be the love of her life in a real romance. He has all the attributes of a regency hero. He is handsome, aristocratic, rich, urbane and sophisticated. Furthermore he is warm-hearted and caring. When Whitney has her debut, he sees that she gets a good start, and provides her with dancers by asking his friends for a favour. He deeply falls in love with Whitney, but never presses his love on her. He patiently waits for years, and offers her friendship instead of the love he would like to give her. But Whitney is unable to respond to true love which comes without abuse. Finally she finds her true match (although not her true love) in Clayton, Duke of Westmoreland. Just like her he thinks himself unworthy of love (although the book never gives a reason for that).Read more ›
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