To Catch an Heiress

I read this after reading How to Marry a Marquis, not realizing that I had them the wrong way round, so my expectations were very high. I was disappointed. The characters in this were less engaging and a little cliched. The dialogue a little stilted and occasionally just juvenile. And although there is some humor this book is just not as enchanting as the sequel. I will keep and reread the Marquis book, but not this.

While I did not find TO CATCH AN HEIRESS quite as enduring as Julia Quinn's other novels, this one still gets 5 stars. Caroline had lots of spunk and personality despite her being thrown from home to home her whole life. I personally found Blake's turmoil and heartache over his fiancee who passed away a very real and nice (not to mention neccessary) part of the novel.However if this is your first Julia Quinn novel I would suggest perhaps reading some of her other novels to get a better feel for Julia Quinn's writing talent. I would suggest reading EVERYTHING AND THE MOON & BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN (they can be read in any order, but do go together), or her Bridgerton novels (THE DUKE AND I is the first in this series that can be read in no particular order but do go together as well).But again, I still enjoyed this novel and would definately recommend reading it!

What can I say? I am hooked on Julia Quinn's books. I first read "The Duke and I" and enjoyed it so much I picked up her other books. She is a talented writer and this book had me in stitches! But yet it was very romantic! I can't wait until her next book!

Rave: to go on about, rantI RAVE about this book to all my friends. -the personal dictionary of T.Clark(read the book and you'll get that)This book is sooo good. It reads fast. Not a dull moment and so much wit. After you read this one make sure you pick up How to Marry a Marquis, that one is about James, the best friend.

In 1814, a desperate Caroline Trent knows that she only has to survive six more weeks. If she can remain single for the next month and a half, she will inherit a fortune on her twenty-first birthday. However, her greedy guardian Oliver Prewitt has already decided that Caroline is going to marry his son. Caroline decides to go into hiding until she comes of age. Blake Ravenscroft is trying to capture the French spy, Carlotta de Leon when he happens upon Caroline. He thinks he has finally caught the notorious Napoleonic espionage agent. She sees an opportunity to use him as a cover from her odious guardian and does not tell her captor the truth about who she really is. He quickly learns the truth, but is already in love with the obstinate lass, a feeling she reciprocates. If they survive Oliver and the spy, this adventurous pair has a lifetime of loving to share. TO CATCH AN HEIRESS is a jocular Regency romance due to the antics of Caroline, who constantly throws Blake off his stride. The story line is simply enjoyable entertainment that will be savored by fans of the sub-genre. Julia Quinn knows how to personalize her stories so that readers know they are getting some of the best works to be found in the historical romance world.Harriet Klausner