Stranger in My Arms

Lisa Kleypas is one of my favorite romance authors. She is the best historical romance author I have ever read. Her novels are vibrant, her stories are extremely original, her characters jump off the page at you, and you never, ever want a book to end. STRANGER IN MY ARMS is no exception. In fact, this novel might be my favorite of her works. Lady Lara Hawksworth is extraordinary. Lord Hunter Hawksworth (at least, his NEW self) is the man of any woman's dreams. Seeing them slowly reacquaint themselves with one another is spellbinding. Watching Lara reluctantly fall in love with her husband is wonderful. And the best part about the novel? You probably won't guess the ending. I didn't. I was left wondering up until Kleypas felt it was time to reveal the secret. Another A+ for Lisa Kleypas!

To echo the other reviewers, this was a spin on 'Sommersby', albeit with a happy ending - and it was great! Lara was a young, blushing bride whose dreams of a happy union were totally crushed when she realised just how little she meant to her husband. His disappearance results in her discovering her sense of self-worth. Naturally, she is shocked at his return, and bewildered by the very different person he has become. He does not simply claim his husbandly rights, as he wants to prove to her that he is a better man with more appreciation for her than he exhibited previously. Lara's hesitance and fear of the marriage bed is understandable - would you be eager to taste the delights of sex when in the past it has been painful and humiliating? I think not. Hunter's character is fantastic, and he really seems to need something from Lara - this need translates into a deep, abiding love. I think that the character's actions were in keeping with their personalities. Never did I feel that Ms Kleypas was reaching - there is even a justification as to how "Hunter" knew so much about the original. This was a tender, moving novel, and the passionate suspense was very well done.

I could not believe some of the bad reviews i have been reading!"STRANGER IN MY ARMS"is the beautiful story of a woman who learns to trust a man through his love.I have not yet read a Lisa Kleypas book that deserves a bad review.The characters of Lara and Hunter are wonderful!Hunter adores Lara,and is willing to give her as much time and space as she needs,to release her fears. If you like your men gentle but masculine,tender but passionate,then this is for you.Other Kleypas books that i can recomend...."THEN CAME YOU","DREAMING OF YOU","SOMEWHERE I'LL FIND YOU" AND "BECAUSE YOU'RE MINE",in that order!Don't worry about the bad reviews.They aren't worth the space that they're printed on!

I had not read any of Lisa Kleypas' books before "Stranger in My Arms". I found the summary on the back of the book so intriguing I just had to get it. I really enjoyed reading this book because it was such a wonderful story, the characters seemed to be very believable and down to earth. Laura and Hunter were such a cool couple - they really complemented each other. The book was very uplifting and such a pleasure to read I hated for it to end. This is one of the best historical romances I have read in a long time. I will definitely buy more of her books. Well done, Lisa Kleypas!