8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic author who surprises at every turn!, 30 Aug 2003
By Stephanie Hawkins - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Let Me Be the One (Zebra Historical Romance) (Paperback)
I am a new reader of Jo Goodman, and I am sad to find that many of her older books (which aren't really that old!) are out of print. Jo Goodman is a great author and deserves to have all of her books on the shelf!
This book is the first in a quartet about four boyhood friends known as the "Compass Club." It is set in England in 1818. In this tale, we learn about Northam, aka, North. Ms. Goodman's books are a great change of pace from traditional, heroine-centered, historical romances. In this book (and the next in the quartet), we learn more about the life and love of the hero, while the heroine is shrouded in mystery and secrets. I am not often fooled by an author, but Ms. Goodman stunned me several times in this book with her plot devices. And just so you know it's not a fluke--the next book in the series had even more surprises for me!
This is a fantastic book with lots of interesting characterizations. The men in this book seem so much more realistic--they are funny and witty, but not hard-as-stone. They all have feelings and sometimes they even let them show, ha, ha. Ms. Goodman deserves high praise for writing such an engrossing, intriguing novel. If you want a page-turner, this is a great one to keep you up all night, wondering what will happen next!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
She's back......., 24 Sep 2002
By Darmish - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Let Me Be the One (Zebra Historical Romance) (Paperback)
Yes, finally Jo Goodman is back. The first line in the book had my attention! The heroine had a strong personality with some unexpected turns. I also like the hero, North, and his companions (South, East, and Marchman - soon to be West).
Not since the Dennehy sisters has Jo written such original storylines.
Pick this book up, you won't be disappointed. Welcome back Jo!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Welcome Back Jo, 28 Sep 2002
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Let Me Be the One (Zebra Historical Romance) (Paperback)
Let Me Be The One is a wonderful, romantic, very steamy book, the first in a set of 4. Lord Northam is a very strong, virile leading man, and Elizabeth is smart, witty and strong woman. Together they make an unbeatable pair, as Lord and Lady Batteman find out. I can't wait for South, East and West's stories. I hope Lady Sophia, who we have yet to meet, shows up soon.