The Devil Who Tamed Her by Johanna Lindsey Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Devil Who Tamed Her
Book Review: Save your money
Summary: 1 Stars
Okay, this book was a complete waste of money, not to mention the wasted hours. The plot was ridiculous and the hero was the most unlovable hypocrite ever...If the book was written well it might have made up for the lackwit characters. I don't mean to sound like a rabid feminist but if someone talked to me the way he talked to her I would have (no joke)slapped him silent. I'm not sure that jargon such as "old school"(among others)was used in 19th century England either. This book was not worth the money I paid save yours.Book Review: tame is the key
Summary: 1 Stars
This book can be summarized in one word...boring! There is no plot, no characters with character, no tension, nothing worth reading. The most amazing thing about this book is how Linsdey can stretch 12 chapters that can be summarized in 1 paragraph (which readers can find on the back cover). Her last three books have been a bit disappointing but this one is simply terrible. Book Review: Nothing to recommend
Summary: 1 Stars
This book has nothing to recommend except a beautiful cover. Its the Taming of the Shrew which falls flat. The characters and the plot are just horrible. The heroine is the worst. Ophelia is a completely unsympathetic/shrewish heroine, who on top of everything is so beautiful that men literally trip over themselves to get to her. Rafe is a supposed rake/devil (although why I don't know since there is no evidence to back this up) who wants to 'reform' Ophelia's callous ways because of a wager and his self admitted I'm-a-hero complex -what?! is he Mary Poppins?!. The 'reform' of Ophelia I think goes too far. It seems that Rafe has confused Ophelia with a barking dog that needs to be muzzled and he's the dog trainer. I was just waiting for him to blow his whistle ala Captain Von Trapp style.
This wouldn't be so bad IF there was chemistry between these two, but alas there is none. And why she would give up her virginity to this man is beyond belief. And Rafe is *such* an honorable gentleman that he would take her virginity without the thought of the possible consequences or marriage! Rafe may be charming (again we see no evidence of this) but he constantly ridicules and puts Ophelia down. WOW! That would definitely turn me on -not!
I didn't like these characters any better in the end than in the beginning. No growth what so ever. They just argued the whole novel through. And everything seemed to be Ophelia's fault. Completely one sided. No tenderness or affection here. What ever happened to loving someone with all their faults? Not a believable romance if you ask me. And the ending was completely ridiculous! Again, why should Ophelia be the only one to suffer?
And the book was also chock full of modern phrases like 'lets not go there' which is extremely irritating to read in a historical romance. I wish writers would stop doing that!
In fairness to Lindsey, this plot is a difficult one to pull off. Reforming? spiteful/shrewish heroine is not an easy plot choice. It just doesn't work here. Skip this book and read Mary Balogh's Slightly Scandalous instead. Thats a five star book with the same type of unlikable heroine and charming hero scenario.
Book Review: Just Ehh
Summary: 2 Stars
I was shocked that a Johanna Lindsey book made me almost force myself to continue reading. Had this been from an author I'd never read, I would have been mildly entertained only and wouldn't have considered this a keeper.
Sorry Johanna Lindsey but I expected better from you!!!
Book Review: The Devil Who Tamed Her
Summary: 5 Stars
Although Ophelia Reid is incredibly beautiful, she has a bad reputation. Purposely starting and spreading rumors to end the engagement her father arranged, Ophelia is determined to pick her own husband.
After seeing Ophelia in a tearful moment, Raphael Locke, Viscount Lynnfield considers that Ophelia might not be as bad as she is reputed to be. Rafe bets his friend, who is also Ophelia's former fiancée, that he can change Ophelia into a compassionate and kind young woman who can make an excellent match. By making this bet, Rafe stands to win or lose more than he bargained for!
There is a reason why Johanna Lindsey is one of the most famous romance authors in the world. It's because she writes straight to the reader's heart without manipulation or guile. The Devil Who Tamed Her is a perfectly wonderful tale of romance and redemption.
Annmarie
reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed