Because You're Mine

I'm surprised to see some of the bad reviews here. I throughly enjoyed this book and finished it in a day. While some may see the plots and characters "formulaic", heck, they work-and I might add,similar plotlines have worked for some of bestselling romance writers as well for years. "If it ain't broke why fix it?" Logan is a great "tortured" hero. 30, been around the block and then some with many lovers, but had only one "true"love that betrayed him. Madeline is the perfect yin to his yang. Sweet, full of love and patience, but still a strong woman. Unlike others, I found it likable that here is a regency heroine who refused to sit back and be betrothed to a truly horrid person just because it's the "right" thing for her parents interests. She was willing to accept whatever fate her actions caused, and that would have been huge in those days. It was refreshing to see characters, hero & heroine both, who were basically abused growing up (he was physically, she was neglected/emotionally put down) that went on with their lives and became productive members of society rather than let their misfortune make then abusive themselves. The sub-plot dealing with these issues were very engrossing to read. The playhouse storyline was refreshing as most regencies deal strictly with the "ton", so this was a unique change of pace. This book struck me as similar in chemistry and plot movement to some other well known authors like Johanna Lindsey and Amanda Quick. I think Miss Kleypas has a long and illustrious career ahead of her and will in time become as popular as some of these authors if not more. The love scenes are highly sensual-I found nothing "icky" about the fact that she was 18 and he 30-hell, the man her parents wanted her for was probably at least 50, so what's the big deal? Marriages with this age difference were common in this time period, so I didn't find it implausible in the least. BTW-I think some reviewers of romances here should get a grip-it's just a romance people! If you have the need to nitpick every little nuance, "historical accuracy" and scene-MAYBE you should try reading another genre, Duh??!!? Potential buyers should take a few bad reviews with a grain of salt. If you enjoy romances for the pure entertainment that they are, then I feel you'll enjoy this book. Highly entertaining, highly recommended 5 stars!

I found that the story of Madeline and Logan was beautiful!Madeline is your typical teenager wearing he heart on her sleeve.Oh,but what a match she was for the jaded Logan Scott!Madeline likes to act on her impulses.Logan likes everything in his life to be routine and stuctured.When the impulsive Maddy decides that she wants him,Logan had better watch out! Passion,love and lust abound.If you want sex read a book by Stella Cameron(Stella is brilliant too!).However,if you want a believeable love story,full of passion and angst,Kleypas is for you!Before you read "BECAUSE YOU'RE MINE",read the story rhat introduces Logan,"SOMEWHERE I'LL FIND YOU".My only complaint about Lisa,is that she doesn't write more books!

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THAT I'VE READ ONE OF LISA KLEYPAS'S BOOKS. "BECAUSE YOUR MINE" IS THE BEST READ THAT I HAVE HAD IN A LONG TIME. THE PLOT IS AMAZING AND INVENTIVE. SHE HAS A REMARKABLE GIFT FOR MAKING THE READER FEEL WHAT THE CHARACTERS ARE FEELING. THE STORY LINE HAS MADE ME CRY, LAUGH AND DREAM. HER PLOT AND CHARACTERS ARE WELL DEVELOPED AND THOUGHT OUT. LOGAN SCOTT IS DEFINITELY WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF AND HE COULD NOT HAVE FOUND A BETTER MATCH THAN MADELINE. THIS BOOK HAS THE LURE AND ESSENCE THAT CREATES A UNFORGETTABLE AND MEMORABLE READ. TAKE THE TIME TO READ THIS BOOK AND YOU WILL BE HOOKED, I KNOW I AM!

I've read all of Lisa's books that I've been able to find. Only one more to go!!! I'm hooked, and I've passed the word! I only regret that there aren't more to read yet. Wonderful romance.

Romance fans, this is a novel you don't want to miss! 'Because You're Mine' is the latest masterpiece from sensational author Lisa Kleypas. To avoid an unwanted marriage to the respectable older gentleman her parents selected, Madeline Matthews decides to make herself undesirable to the prospective groom - by ruining herself! And what better way of accomplishing this than taking as a lover the famous actor Logan Scott? The only problem is that innocent young women are not exactly Logan's style. Ms. Kleypas has cast a determined heroine with an innocence that will melt your heart. And sexy Logan Scott is a hero that you won't soon forget. Want to know more? Order this incredible book now!