Reckless

_Reckless_ is the captivating tale of an impetuous heroine and a hero who appears cold at times but is really a romantic at heart. Ms. Quick always delivers a unique premise and a wonderful break from the mainstream romance. _Reckless_ is no exception. She wields a tale full of romance, mystery and danger while keeping a working balance between all the elements. The result is a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat and up until the wee hours of the morning. I love the way she always seems to tie her characters together with some sort of shared history. It gives a feeling of destiny to the books. Ms. Quick's characters are always well developed and three dimensional. The main characters in this book are some of the best! Phoebe is very admirable. Right away you like her spunk and you can identify with her love of romance. You'll also laugh uproariously at her fashion sense. Gabriel is . . . hard to explain. One moment he endears himself to your heart and the next instant you'd like to throttle him. They are not only well suited to each other but also play well off one another. The interaction is entertaining and endearing. Also, in the form of secondary characters, you have Phoebe's charming family. A group of oddly hilarious socialites who try to keep the adventurer of the family, Phoebe, under control. They don't realize that they all possess a good portion of Phoebe's impetuosity. All in all it was an excellent read, which is what I always expect from Amanda Quick.

Fabulous book! This book is a winner and has everything that makes Ms. Quick such a superb writer. Her story is gripping from the first page--a young woman arranges a clandestine meeting at midnight on a lonely road with a "knight" she has known from afar for many years, and tries to engage him in a "quest" to find a medieval manuscript and thereby track down the murderer of her dead "lover/friend". The dialogue throughout is witty and clever. The characters leap to life. It is a wonderful love story which does not miss a beat. HIGHLY recommended.

Au contraire, "Reckless," is by far one of Amanda Quick's better novels. While she has gained a large following in the past years, it is her earlier novels like "Reckless," which inspires me to try her newer books, which, by the way always disappoint me. Who was it that praised quality versus quantity? Well, whoever said it, kudos! Quick aka JAK seems to churn out book after book, but her newer releases have just lost the lustre of her old books. At least "Reckless" centers around something different than mystic jewels and ancient arts. Jeez, the same theme gets boring after a while. On the other hand, "Reckless," deals with a defiant lady determined to make her own way in society. Although this is not a new theme, the premise of ancient Arthurian legends is a breath of fresh air. Sigh, if only there were more books like this one...

I loved Reckless!! Phoebe, like most of Quick's heroines, is considered a spinster and this time handicapped, yet she is fiesty, brave, daring and downright comical. Phoebe enlist the assistance of Gabriel, a man she admires and considers to be the epitomy of a 'knight in shining armour', to locate a valuable book and possibly the killer of her fiance.Phoebe doesn't know that Gabriel has secrets of his own and engages in this outrageous request of hers only because his secrets are entwined with her quest for justice.Phoebe's antics and quest for justice frustrates both Gabriel and her family, whom both agree that Phoebe needs a 'firm hand to control her impulsive behavior'. Which proves to be IMPOSSIBLE!!If you have never read an Amanda Quick novel before, begin with Reckless, which has proven to be my favorite by Quick.I'm a new reader of Quick's, although I own every title she has written. Like most romance readers, I have my favorites and I am leary to dive into unfamiliar territory, but when reading Quick, I realized I had dived into a writer with a passion for life! I am an avid fan of historicals; history is my life, intrique and battles, are in my blood. But Quick's novels are of a slower pace and sometimes I need a slower pace to relax and unwind from the busy life of teaching, mothering, homeschooling, soccer mom (whom travels (out of state) with her son's select soccer team and all the other day to day stressful activities. Slower than what I'm used to, but never boring.Amanda Quick is one of my favorites!!

I absolutely loved this book. *Reckless* is the story of two people who were meant for each other and are lucky enough to find their soul mate. Pheobe is spunky and defies the rules. Wylde is the perfect ancore for her, but is the man to take her on her grandest andventure. The characters were fabulously three demensional and the plot was unique and exciting. The mystery was breathtaking and the side plots were detailed enough to hold you attention but weren't so complicated that it was hard to keep up with. All in all, *Reckless* is my favorite book so far by Amanda Quick and I suggest this book to anyone with a pulse.