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Upon a Wicked Time
Upon a Wicked Time
Author: Karen Ranney
Young Tessa Astley fell in love with the rakish Duke of Kittridge after one kiss. Now, her fairy tale seems to come true when she weds the handsome lord. Only Jered Mandeville doesn't want a soulmate, just a duchess to beget heirs. So Tessa starts a campaign to win her husband's heart. She might be able to convince the duke to fell again...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780380795833
ISBN-10: 0380795833
Publication Date: 12/1/1998
Pages: 384
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 80 ratings
Publisher: Avon
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 2
This book was challenging for me. The "hero" was a complete jackass for almost the entire book. Even after the typical major disaster when hero has the epiphany that finally makes him realize he's in love - he's still a complete jerk.

I know this is probably trivial, but I also felt cheated by the way Karen Ranney writes love scenes. This book is filled with them but she cuts them off kind of in the middle, they're making out, fall on the bed, suddenly it is the next day. Over and over again. There is some nice sensuality eventually in the book, but it never feels satisfying.

Although she is an OK writer, I struggle with her pacing, I struggle with story execution, and feel unhappy with the relationships. I really enjoyed only one of the three Karen Ranney books I've read, this will probably be my last.

3 stars (only because 2 stars would suggest it is poorly written, and Ranney is a good writer, I just don't care for it.)
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Very good book. I didn't put it down and read it in one day.
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Good story. A good twist to romance.


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