Midnight Angel

I often find Kleypas' books amazing but this story took off and forgot to make the heroine likeable. Her guilt is seemless with her sense of privilege. I mean she went from being scared to death to lets go shopping without even a scene change. The only thing that seems to attract Luke to Tasia is she has young elastic skin and long hair. A page or two of builing intimacy between them would have helped so much, which is strange because Kleypas usually has that...the moment of connection. Didnt really happen here...

Ms. Kleypas writes so well, it's almost frightening! I'm slowly working my way through all of her books and I will be disappointed when I have read everything that she has written. This particular book, "Midnight Angel", is so stunningly well-conceived, well-written, and well-plotted that you will fly through the pages in no time flat!The author mixes outrageous situations, lovable characters, a fascinating setting, and a sprinkle of dark magic with a deft and skillful hand. The characters seem so real that you might swear to yourself that you have actually met them when all is said and done! In addition, Ms. Kleypas' dedication to lively and unique historical details is just plain fun.This book is more than just a page-turner -- it's a remarkable achievement. Don't miss it, or you'll miss out!

I have to agree with the reader from Northern California... I don't understand why so many readers didn't like this one. I thought it was great how Luke protected Tasia. They both needed each other. He needed to get over his first wife and she needed someone to love her. I enjoyed knowing that although he didn't know who she really was, he fell in love with her thinking she was just a governess. Emma, the tall redheaded daughter was delightful. I loved it that she didn't like Luke's mistress the haughty bit--. I'm glad she was put in her place early on. Overall, I think it was a good storyline. I'm glad I decided to judge this book for myself and read it. The reviews for A Stranger In My Arms weren't that good either, but I'm glad I read that one too. Of course, my favorites were Someone to Watch Over Me and Dreaming of You. I don't think I will read Prince of Dreams, the sequel as it is a time travel with reincarnation (at least that is what the reviewers are saying). I'll stick to non-fantasy.

I was surprised when I saw some of the negative reviews of this book. It remains one of my all time favorites. The heroine is a young woman with a terrible secret, afraid to trust anyone and desperately in need of a hero. The hero is strong and very lonely - he desperately needs someone to be a hero for. As each of them learns to trust and to love, a really sweet romance develops. Their relationship (for me) embodies everything that I read romances for - a deep, committed, mutually respectful relationship, with a dash of irresistable sexual attraction, and a sense of a special, timeless love.