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..An enjoyable retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion. It's been cleverly and thoughtfully done and makes for a good read. Recommended. --The Bookbag
Short-listed for the Festival of Romance Best Romantic Read 2011. --Festival of Romance
Short-listed for the Festival of Romance Best Romantic Read 2011. --Festival of Romance
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The second in Juliet Archer's Darcy & Friends series. When do you let your heart rule your head? As far as men are concerned, Anna Elliot is stuck in the past. No one can compare to Rick Wentworth, the man she was persuaded to give up ten years ago. Meanwhile, Rick's moved on - and up. He's got a successful career and a carefully controlled love life where his heart doesn't get a look in. The words 'forgive and forget' aren't in Rick's vocabulary. The word 'regret' is definitely in Anna's. When they meet again, can she persuade him that their lost love is worth a second chance?
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
When do you let your heart rule your head?
When it comes to love, Anna Elliot is stuck in the past. No one can compare to Rick Wentworth, the man she gave up ten years ago at the insistence of her disapproving family. What if she's missed her only chance for real happiness?
Since Anna broke his heart, Rick has moved on - or so he thinks. Out in Australia, he's worked hard to build a successful career - and a solid wall around his feelings. The words `forgive and forget' aren't in Rick's vocabulary.
The word `regret' is definitely in Anna's. So, when they meet again on his book tour of England, it's an opportunity for closure. But memories intrude - the pure sensuality of what they once shared, the pain of parting ... And she has to deal with another man from her past, while his celebrity status makes him the focus of unwanted attention.
With Anna's image-obsessed family still ready to interfere and Rick poised to return to Australia, can she persuade him to risk his heart again?
I really loved the BBC adaptation of Persuation and own the dvd. So I thought I would read this book as I wanted to read something romantic. Not so. This was not romantic at all. Excrutiating, irritating and drawn out - yes, but romantic? No. I was disappointed. I read 80% before I started skipping pages, and I didn't finish the book. I got to about 95% and then stopped. Time to move on and read something else. Still - as you can see I did read a fair chunk.
This is in my top 10 of boring books, along with My Last Duchess and Ten Ways to be Adored When Landing a Lord (Love by Numbers). So if you like the afore mentioned books, you'll like this one. Otherwise? Give it a miss.
I haven't written Juliet Archer off my 'authors to be read' list though. I did read her Emma book and I would give that a low 3 stars.
When it comes to love, Anna Elliot is stuck in the past. No one can compare to Rick Wentworth, the man she gave up ten years ago at the insistence of her disapproving family. What if she's missed her only chance for real happiness?
Since Anna broke his heart, Rick has moved on - or so he thinks. Out in Australia, he's worked hard to build a successful career - and a solid wall around his feelings. The words `forgive and forget' aren't in Rick's vocabulary.
The word `regret' is definitely in Anna's. So, when they meet again on his book tour of England, it's an opportunity for closure. But memories intrude - the pure sensuality of what they once shared, the pain of parting ... And she has to deal with another man from her past, while his celebrity status makes him the focus of unwanted attention.
With Anna's image-obsessed family still ready to interfere and Rick poised to return to Australia, can she persuade him to risk his heart again?
I really loved the BBC adaptation of Persuation and own the dvd. So I thought I would read this book as I wanted to read something romantic. Not so. This was not romantic at all. Excrutiating, irritating and drawn out - yes, but romantic? No. I was disappointed. I read 80% before I started skipping pages, and I didn't finish the book. I got to about 95% and then stopped. Time to move on and read something else. Still - as you can see I did read a fair chunk.
This is in my top 10 of boring books, along with My Last Duchess and Ten Ways to be Adored When Landing a Lord (Love by Numbers). So if you like the afore mentioned books, you'll like this one. Otherwise? Give it a miss.
I haven't written Juliet Archer off my 'authors to be read' list though. I did read her Emma book and I would give that a low 3 stars.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
This book has nothing of the subtlety of Austen's masterpiece. It fell far short of expectations. Just read the orignal or if you are looking for intelligent chick-lit, pick up a Gemma Burgess
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QI had such high hopes for this book but I'm afraid it didn't really grab me. I' ll stick to the real Austen.
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Persuade Me Kindle edition for iPhone
Loved this! Was easy to purchase and I was reading it within 1 minute of purchasing it. The book itself kept to the original storyline but was brought up to date brilliantly. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Mrs. Diane Johnson
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I haven't read Persuasion so can't compare it to that - didn't seem to matter though as the book works well as it is. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Patsy Collins
Love this!
While I didn't like the 'Emma' version I loved Juliet Archer's 'Persuasion' version. It is my favourite Jane Austen book and Juliet has modernised it and kept to the original... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Shirley Mosey
Ms Archer, when can we expect the next fabulous book?
I have admit my guilty secret - I own 'Persuade Me' twice - a hard copy, and on my kindle. I gobbled down the paperback version but wanted to linger on my second and third reading... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Keenie
A fun and romantic update of Austen's Persuasion
Persuasion has always been my favourite Jane Austen novel, and this is a good modern re-telling of the story. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Roman Clodia
Not just a modernised Jane Austen
I must admit that I am not particularly a fan of Jane Austen novels or period novels as a whole, however that did not stop me enjoying this book. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Caroline1008
Be Persuaded to read this!
Persuade Me, if you can't already tell by the title, is a modern-day version of Jane Austen's Persuasion (or so I'm told, since I haven't read Persuasion). Read more
Published 8 months ago by Leah Graham
Will fate be kind to Anna and Rick
Now, I have a confession, between you and me, I have not read Jane Austen's novels, but from what I understand Juliet Archer stays true to the characters and plot of Persuasion. Read more
Published 8 months ago by DizzyC
For once, a recognisable adaptation
Usually, I wouldn't even have tried this book. I've read a few 'modern adaptations' of classic novels, and invariably end up disappointed by how freely the author has chosen to... Read more
Published 8 months ago by EL
I hope I persuade you to read this!
Anna Elliot is the leading lady of the book, and a character I really liked. It's ten years after her failed relationship with Rick Wentworth, and she's still holding a torch for... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Chloe S "Chick Lit Chloe"
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