Ursula Roarke, a lovely (but penniless) widow, wants to sell her bloodstock to the Duke of Ardsley. What she REALLY wants, however, is to charm him into a marriage proposal. A union with Damien (the duke) would solve all of her financial woes.

Unfortunately, His Grace isn't nearly as intriguing as Will Ridd, the duke's bailiff. Will Ridd has worked for the Duke of Ardsley for 5 years, and has worked hard to raise the perfect flock--for perfectly soft wool. Ridd's wool puts bread on the table for everyone in the town of Stranton--the people think of the bailiff as a sort of saint. Now the Duke of Ardsley wants to take everything away from Ridd! (But don't get me wrong--the duke himself is not without quirks and charm)

The plot is a lot more intricate than I can describe in a few meager paragraphs. There is a lot going on in this book. It's full of passion, power, and heart-wrenching moments. I caught myself tensing up and tearing up throughout the entire novel. Will Ridd is a very different, very intriguing hero. And Ursula was a heroine willing to risk everything for love. That's definitely admirable.

However, I thought the characters were a bit too irrational in the end. For a period of 20 pages, I was incredibly frustrated with both the hero and the heroine. Also, the book got a bit too melodramic, at times. In addition, I was able to figure out the "big suprise" when I reached the second chapter.

Still, you can't go wrong to read this book. It's engaging and well-written the whole way through. Like every other book I've read by Ms. Butler: it's a keeper.

This book was just great! Three weeks after I read it and I still vividly remember the details of this wonderfully written book. I usually read historical and mainstream romance, but this regency book was one of the best romances I've ever read. Treat yourself by reading about a hero whose circumstances make you want to turn every page to undue the injustice and will have you clamoring for the happy ending he so deserves.

If you've never read a Nancy Butler book READ THIS ONE! It is an amazing story, truly heart-gripping. The heroine, Ursula, is in desperate need of money and believes she has found the answer to her problems in the Duke of Ardsley. BUT, while visiting one of his estates she meets his bailiff, Will Ridd. Will's strength and intelligence are compelling. Suffice it to say that they become 'better acquainted'. So much so that she makes a VERY brave choice.
This story has some dark moments and discusses some unusual subjects for a regency romance. But that is part of what makes the story unforgettable.
It is not a fluffy, ballroom story. You may need a kleenex or two. But this story will stay with you long after you've finished it.

As a history buff, I did a book search for "Dukes" and came up with this book. By the title, it looked promising. However, it was a surprise to find out that the queens were of the drag queen variety, and the only dukes in the book were the out of focus photographs taken by the author...a very average talent. If I were a duke whose photo was in this piece of [low quality], I'd sue!

I was given this book as a Christmas present and once started very hard to put down. The author takes the reader though the 50's to the present day in what I can only describe as shear delight, all the famous people he not only photographed but also socialised with his parties and above all his sexual exploits along the way. Mr Warren always in bespoke suits or jackets looks more like in his late thirty's then in his mid fifty's a true chelsea gent. The author can now days be seen walking up and down the Fulham Road no longer in the company of his dog but in the company of a rather effeminate young man with red hair who one presumes to be the one called "GINGER" in the book. Thanks for a bloody good read

Loved this book, and have read it several times since I bought it. Mr Warren's antics around London, England and the world are brought to life! An incomparably good read, this book makes most reader's lives look dull by comparison.

I especially enjoyed references to the mysterious and glamorous Count di Paulo (a neighbour of mine) not to mention the unforgettable Tim Day.

Rosenberg starts another 'dual' series here, but with enough of a different spin than the Guardians of the Flame saga that it doesn't feel like he's done it all before. I'm always impressed with the way he gives the reader insight into the history of his characters without being overwhelming. A great mixture of action and insight, the 'what' and the 'why' of what's going on in the story.

And as usual with Rosenberg, the story is excellent. Thorian the Younger and Ian Silverstein are both worthy young heroes, and happily enough carry some baggage with them that actually affects them both positively and negatively throughout the story.

The Keepers series, in my estimation, doesn't quite measure up to _D'Shai_ and _Hour of the Octopus_, but it's definitely in the same ballpark. Solid, entertaining writing, definitely recommended for fans of Rosenberg or fantasy in general.

Rosenberg does an excellent job wafting us right into his interesting "otherworld" where fertility godesses live in their retirement and Odin runs a ferry. He identifies a little too much with Ian, I think, and spends just a little too much time on small details, but then again the details add to the richness of the setting, so long as they don't bog you down. All in all, an excellent read, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the books in the series. I hope he can keep up the freshness of the ideas and vitality of the characters better in this series than he did in Guardians of the Flame.

A trip home from college with friends turns into a nightmare with attacking werewolves and a journey to a mythical land..Once again Joel Rosenberg creates characters that you feel you know right down to their soul..Once you read this one you'll have to have the next 2 in the series & they won't dissapoint you..

One of your previous reviewers indicated, after seeing this book, that Barbara must eat, drink and sleep Thoroughbreds, or words to that effect. I know Barbara, and that writer had it right. No one I've ever met loves Thoroughbreds like she does and her love is evident in every outstanding photo that appears in her book. She even baked Spectacular Bid a birthday cake [a photo of him eating it appeared in The Blood Horse magazine!] I collect Thoroughbred books and this is one of the very best. I would have this opinion even if I didn't know Barbara. Because I do know her, I know why her love of the Thoroughbred shines through in each and every photo.

This brilliant photographer must spend every daylight hour at the racetrack or at the many beautiful thoroughbred farms that are pictured in this book. She captures all of the wonderful things that make us love the thoroughbred racehorse.

While photographs of my favorite horses, Cigar and Skip Away, appear in this book, I like the shots taken on the backsides at racetracks even more than the images of famous racehorses. Barbara Livingston's work is great art, her photographs evoke the warm, fuzzy feeling I get when I'm around a racehorse.

Judith Lansdowne's regencies are fun and even this had its moments. I liked Abbercrombe. Seems a doll of a man but to describe his nose as twice broken, with two twists on the way to the end is silly. Even back then a nose could be set, while it might not end up perfect. And having a nose as described by Ms. Lansdowne would have him look comical, malformed. If she wanted to create imperfections for his appearance, why make him so perfect looking to begin with? Having his age be 45 is okay but what was the point of making him so old? His eldest child(ren) was 18. Logically, he could have married at 22 or 24ish and he would only be in his late 30's early 40's. It would have been more logical to have him be in his late 30's because Judith made Olivia 31. 45 to 31 is almost 15 years between them. Or make Olivia older. That works, too. Why make her so young anyway? If it was to leave open the possibility of more twins, fine. But then the story needed an epiloge to complete the story with more children. An epiloge would have also completed the story with the Duke's re-entry into society and government on a non-spy basis. He was so completely bared from society you have to wonder how he was welcomed him back. He and the Earl were enemies. Did they just show up together at a ball and all was well? Ms. Lansdowne does have a tendency to not finish her books all the way and they are not short to begin with. I think she needs a better editor.

I enjoy Judith Lansdowne's regencies because they are funny, light, warm, appealing characters and enjoyable reads. This one was a delight. I loved Abbercrome. What a darling of a man. His children are a delight and reading about Olivia with them is fun. I took this book out of the library to read it and had to buy it in the end. It is a keeper

I usually enjoy Judith Lansdowne's regencies because they are funny, light, warm, appealing characters and enjoyable reads. This one was a delight. I loved Abbercrome. What a darling of a man. His children are a delight and reading about Olivia with them is fun. I took this book out of the library to read it and had to buy it in the end. It is a keeper

When his cousin Sloan reports the death of his older brother, James Armstrong seeks revenge upon the colonists who hung his brother. The Gilded Lily, a code name for an American spy, is responsible for the death of the 13th Duke of Kinross. Now the 14th Duke, James sets off across the oceans to kill his brother's murder. Kidnapping the man from a tavern, he's shocked to learn he's a she.

Eighteen-year-old Lily Hawthorn, daughter of a tavern owner, uses her remarkable gift of memory to aid the American cause. She disobeys her fiancé for an assignation at a tavern, little suspecting the danger she walks into. A man bent on revenge kidnaps her and her eight-year-old brother. When he realizes she's a woman, he takes her aboard his ship, planning to hold her in England until the war's conclusion. His revenge takes a different direction when he decides to make her fall in love with him, so that he might simply break her heart. A hollow victory indeed, if his own heart gets broken as well.

Patricia Grasso delivers a fast-paced tale of opposites attracted in TO TAME A DUKE. Challenges of loyalty and love bring these outstanding characters to life with witty dialogue and sharp motivation. The conflict between these two strong characters boils over into hatred, mistrust and searing passion. In addition, the beautifully realized younger brother adds a marvelous touch with his pet pig. With a complex plot weaving matters of the heart with political intrigue and bit of a mystery, TO TAME A DUKE provides delightful entertainment. Highly recommended.

To Tame a Duke is a great book. Set during the 1800's follow Lily and James from Boston to the Ballrooms of England. You will even be re-introduced to characters from some of Patricia's old stories. Violets in the Snow, and No Decent Gentleman. James is after the murderer of his brother. He makes the mistake in assuming that Lily is the spy that caused his death. After kidnapping her and her brother, he takes them back to England, and his life is never the same again. So what do you do when you fall in love with your kidnapper, and prisoner? Read the book. This is a great book with intrigue, romance, and laughter, and some familiar old friends from the past. Just the thing for the end of Summer Blues, or rainy day curl-up with a good book day.

I now have a new favorite author. In my opinion a good book will bring emotion to the reader. This book brought many to me. I cried, laughed, and was on the edge of my seat. I did not want to put the book down. I can not wait to read all of Patricia Grasso's books. Five stars for Patricia!

I really enjoyed this book. I found the characters to be very interesting and believable. It was intriguing to see how Jennie's well-intentioned good deed could change so drastically the lives of others. I couldn't put the book down because I realy wanted to find out what would happen to these people I had come to care about. Even after finishing the book, I still find myself thinking about Jennie and Ross and how she affected so many lives with her special gift. I would recommend this book highly.

What a great book with such vivid detail and dramatic intrigue! The characters are very believable, despite Jennie's almost spiritual gift. Duke Southard also adeptly uses historical detail that parallels the characters through their lives. A very moving and intriguing novel. I can't wait for his next one!

This is a superbly written novel that vividly portrays life in the 1950s in suburban America. However, beyond that is the haunting aspect of Jennie Proctor's unique gift and how it affects those around her. This is truly a "spiritual" story that will draw you in to the characters and their lives and make you care about what happens to them.

This book is great for my 4 year old who is just beginning to learn about addition. The illustrations are cute and the wording is so funny! We always read it more than once at a time.

Story and pictures are very cute. My son is 7 and this book is a bit too elementary for him. Would have suited him better a couple years ago.

We started reading this book when my son was 2 1/2 half - he's just turned 3 and we're still reading it most weeks. It's a great way to teach basic numbers, even before the concept of addition is meaningful. We count the number of guinea pigs on every page, and name the guinea pigs - good recognition and memory practice. At each number, all the details on the page match, giving more opportunities for counting. And it's a delightful story. A classic!

My first encounter with this story was through the movie based on the longest novella. Finding it a very good watch, I decided to search for the book. I really enjoyed the novellas, though they may have been a bit depressing at points. The stories seemed very realistic and kept my attention. I'd definitely recommend Su Tong's books.

like many people who have read this book, i was first introduced to it through the movie, and although i enjoyed both reading the book and watching the movie, the book in my opinion is much superior. the movie leans away from the novella greatly. one major difference there are not even red lanterns in the novella which are a major part of the movie. also the main characters's personality is delved into more as well as that as the master's son. read this book it is great

It is not a shock to me that Su Tong, as well as his comparable contemporaries, have not been elected as the Nobel Laureat. Chinese would be distorted in English translation, for they are basically two systems of language (apart from the suppression/ignorant omission of the Europe localism). If you know Chinese, you should try the book in the original language, then you will find so pretty and intriguing Su Tong's narration is. He is in the style of Raymond Chandler.

This book is far from perfect. It also is probably best directed towards the journeyman programmer (you don't have to be an expert, but neophytes will have to stretch). All in all, it's an excellent resource for undertstanding, modifying, and using the Build Engine for Duke Nukem. I'm using the Build Engine as a 3D Design tool for a summer computer camp for 8-10 year old kids. It IS a bit clunky and quirky - you've got to understand that the Build Engine was the tool used internally by the 3D Realms folks for designing their games - it is NOT meant to be a production level end user tool. That being said, you can still jump in and design your own levels pretty easily. Just pay attention, ok?

I've played Duke Nukem 3D since I was 12, and I have been designing levels for it since I was 12 (I'm 18 now). I'm not a computer nerd. I got the book when I was 12 and learned how to design very detailed and creative levels as well as monsters, new artwork, weapons, and even made a few TC's (Total Conversions). If it can teach a 12 year old how to do that, it can teach anybody...

You need to buy this book. DN3D was one of the most original 3d shooters, and there is still quite an active Build community even now, 6 years later.

Also, my level is on the CD. So it's a must have.