I Thee Wed

After reading the hoards of flat reviews for Amanda Quick's _I Thee Wed_ I was expecting a horrendous book that had not even an inkling of Ms. Quick's obvious talent. I was certainly surprised to find that _I Thee Wed_ had the same flare that I've become accustomed to from Amanda Quick. This book had me interested from the very first page! I don't usually become involved until at least two chapters have finished, but the very first page of this book started off with a bang. As always, Ms. Quick set forth a mystery that intrigued the mind and stirred the senses. Amid this mystery, Ms. Quick expertly tailored two characters that were both passionate, intricate and well developed. Emma is delightful! She is self-reliant, resolute and determined. She also was not quite as flighty as some of Ms. Quick's other heroines. Don't get me wrong, I really love all of Ms. Quick's heroines, but Emma struck me as the most level-headed and capable of all. Edison is a nice change from the usual brooding, dark heroes in Ms. Quick's books and seemed to have a devil-may-care twist to his personality. It was nice to see a man, who though haunted by his past, had overcome it and still held a love of life. Their relationship, though not quite as passionate as some, has a fairy-tale-like quality that is sweet and endearing. I loved that Emma and Edison were able to conduct a deep relationship outside of the bedroom. All too often romance authors lead you to the misconception that sex is all there is to love. Ms. Quick has never used this device, she always has her characters communicate on other levels besides the carnal and Edison and Emma pull this off quite amiably. I thoroughly believed that they loved each other and I enjoyed their chemistry. Once again, Ms. Quick alluded to a character from another of her books and I was elated! It's something she's only recently started and I hope she continues to do from now on. All in all, I was more than satisfied with _I Thee Wed_. It held all the magic and mystery that has made me an Amanda Quick fan. Please, if you've read this book and didn't like it, try it again -- you must have missed something the first time. Also, if you're one of the readers out there discouraged by the bland reviews, give it a try with an open mind and you won't be disappointed.

I was prepared to be disappointed with the book after reading some of the reviews but was very pleasantly surprised to find that I throughly enjoyed it. I loved Emma who was funny and never at a loss for a witty repartee. She was, like most of Quick's heroines, a practical and self-sufficient person but not quite as quirky as some and therefore more believable. Edison was also a refreshing change from Quick's usual brooding, mysterious heroes and I liked his character. The interaction between the 2 main characters kept the story going along nicely.

I expected to be bored by this book after reading some of the earlier reviews but was very pleasantly surprised to find that I enjoyed the book tremendously mainly because of the humour. I loved Emma's character, she was spunky and funny and never at a loss for a witty repartee. Edison was also likeable and quite different from many of Quick's mysterious, brooding heroes.

After reading some of the more biting reviews on this page, I'd almost decided against buying I Thee Wed. Fortunately, I needed a book for my sister, on her birthday (which I would be able to read too) and picked this one. For those who have given this paperback 3 stars or bellow: FOR SHAME! I have to say that this is a brilliant book. A.Q has gotten back her spark and its evident in this latest piece of writing. Read this book. I guarantee you won't be disapointed!

I was a bit disapointed in 'With This Ring' but 'I Thee Wed' made up for it and then some I just loved this book. I keep up with all the Amanda Quick books and have only been disapointed once.