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Just Like Heaven (Smythe-Smith, #1)

Julia Quinn

Start date: June 1, 2011

Finish date: June 30, 2011

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Sep 06, 2010 Shawna rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-romance, offlimits-bf-likekidsister-jailbait, childhood-ties-friends-sweethearts, sweet-romance-left-smile-on-my-face, hero-im-gaga-over, hero-brooding-serious-grumpy-aloof, heroine-naïve-virgin-like-a-virgin, heroine-prim-proper-decorous, unrequited-love-crush, syrupy-sweet-sentimental-schmaltz

5 stars – Historical/Regency Romance

Warning: May cause fits of giggles resulting in inquisitive stares if in public, an irrepressible smile to stay on your face, and cavities from too much sweetness.

This is such a cute, fun, charming, witty, feel-good read, and it was the perfect cure for my stressful, crummy week. It made me erupt with laughter several times, smile broadly throughout, and sigh in sheer delight at the romantic, sweet ending.

The Bridgertons hold a special place among my hist ...more

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May 31, 2011 Victoria rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: regency

First, I'd like to make one thing clear. Three stars, from me, means I liked the book but it didn't blow me away. This is not a bad thing. (Four means I'd recommend it to a friend, and five means I LOVED it.)

So, Julia Quinn is doing what she does very well, witty regency romp with likeable characters and a few misunderstandings. I felt the main duo here didn't have quite the spark of some of her other characters, but enjoyed the cameos from the Bridgertons. ...more

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Jun 08, 2011 Brittany rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I really enjoyed seeing into the Smythe-Smith family. Honoria and Marcus have a unique sense of humor that I like and you can actually see that their loves is one grown from years of friendship. There wasn't a real mystery to the plot but Marcus comes by a serious injury and through that the couple are linked. The writing is superb but I didn't expect less being a Julia Quinn book. So all in all a decent book. ...more

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Jun 13, 2011 Paula rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Julia Quinn delivers an enjoyable romance story set in Victorian England. Her characters are always believable, vunerable, moody, independant and loveable, by someone. Nothing ever turns out like the characters plan. Fate intervenes, love blossoms and the lost return to the fold.

I'm ready for my next Julia Quinn story! ...more

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Feb 08, 2011 Mindy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Julia Quinn is awesome! I've been waiting for the Smythe-Smith's to get their own books and it has gotten off to a great start. I loved Honoria she seemed like someone I would love to be friends with and Marcus well he is definitely in my Top 10 favorite JQ heroes (with number one being Nigel Bevelstoke he has an irrevocable hold on my heart!). ...more

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