Man of My Dreams

I've read most of Johanna Lindsey's books, and this one is certainly the best in my opinion. I was laughing out loud at Megan, and Devlin is one of the sexiest heros in the genre. It's one of Mrs. Lindsey's steamier romance novels, and also one of the more comedic. You'll fall in love with the characters, and you'll be cheering at the end when Megan gets her revenge on the society matriarch who snubbed her before she was a duchess. I usually am not one to reread books, but I've read this one at least 4 times. I never get sick of it. I highly recommend it!

Okay, I have to admit that I loved this book. I really don't read romance novels, but my sister is addicted to them and occasionally I pick one up and read it if she says it's good. This is probably one of THE best romance novels written, maybe even more so than Lindsey's Mallory novels, which I also reluctantly read and then enjoyed.This heroine actually has an original, well crafted personality, instead of fitting into the the worn mold of the "sweet, innocent, and gentle" heroine or the snappy "bold, adventurous" heroine. Although repeatedly called a brat, she really isn't half as spoiled as others would have her be, and with all her hysterical conversations with herself, she's just too charming to dislike. Even Devlin, while easily fitting the mold of the arrogant, handsome beefcake hero, has managed to emerge with his own sparkling facets of originality.The plot, of course, is somewhat unbelievable, as are those of most novels of this genre (it also, unsurprisingly overuses words like "sensuous", etc.). While suspension of belief leaves an entertaining and really very funny story, it is the characters that make this book so wonderful. Besides the character of Megan, the only other interesting people are the antihero, Devlin, who's far brattier and spoiled than Megan could ever aspire to be; Devlin's grandmother; and Lachlan and co. toward the end.My guess is that if you enjoy romance novels, there's no way you couldn't like this one. Heck, even if you don't like romance novels, you could like Man of my Dreams. Look at me. I actually ended up owning the book.

This is the first Johanna Lindsey Book I read. The first romance book I ever read too. Boy did she get me hooked! I have since bought all her books and re-read all of them many times, but this is probably my favorite. I laughed. I cried. Simply the best! I won't go into a storyline of the book since many others did. I will say that you might also consider getting "Love me Forever" as Megan and Devlin are in that story as well. It seems that most of the books I've read with sequels (or series') the author only puts a page or two with the characters from the previous characters. With "Love me Forever" your get to continue on with Megan and Devlin's story a little longer (throughout the whole book!). Lindsey is very good!! I recommend all her books, especially the "Mallory" series.

My first Johanna Lindsay novel was a Malory novel. I have fallen in love with that family and now I can't wait to read more about Ambrose St. James and Megan Penworthy. This book is a must read. Megan's snide remarks and taunting of Devlin had me laughing throughout the book. Especially Devlin's rage because Megan named her horse Sir Ambrose (whom she doesn't realize is really Ambrose). What is really hilarious is Megan's proud announcement to Devlin that she is going to marry Ambrose St. James, or as Devlin knows him.....Ambrose "Devlin" St. James. I love how Devlin tells Megan he told the people at the house they stay at after their marriage that he is Ambrose and she gets mad at him for telling such lies. She doesn't even catch on to who Devlin is when the owner of the home shows up (Devlin's aunt) and begins to talk about his mother. Megan wonders how the woman knows Devlin. Megan's anger and shock at discovering that she actually married the man she set her cap on from the get-go is refreshing, but what is more amusing is his strong belief that Megan really married his "stable". When Megan moves into the stable because she wants her "horsebreeder" back, Devlin knows better. This book is a must read if you're a Lindsay Fan! I've read it more times than I can count. I can't put it down each time I pick it up. It's a MUST READ!!!! You won't be sorry because once you read the first page, you won't be able to put it down. Enjoy!!!!

MAN OF MY DREAMS is, by far, Lindsey's best work. I have yet to find another of her novels that I can read and reread numerous times--never getting tired of the plot. Devlin and Megan follow a humorous path to falling in love. Probably one of the best points about the book is that each is in love with other--even going so far as to confess their love to Devlin's mother--but never admitting so to each other. It is such hilarious happenings throughout the book that keep the reader intrigued . . . and laughing! For all Johanna Lindsey fans, this is a must-read.