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What a Rogue Desires by Caroline Linden - a Guest Review by RedHeadedGirl
by SB Sarah | by SB Sarah | November 03, 2010 | Wednesday at 2:37 pm | 62 CommentsTitle: What a Rogue Desires
Author: Caroline Linden
Publication Info: Kensington Zebra 2007
ISBN: 978-0821780503
Genre: Historical: European
RedHeadedGirl is back, this time with a book she absolutely loved, lest you think she only reads books she hates.
Lest you all think I hate everything, this is a Praise to Balance the Snark. I described this one to Sarah as “a soothing avocado mask of a book.” A Regency with a plot that is both logical and entertaining! Dialogue that feels like real people would say it! Characters that are both likeable and entertaining and NOT STUPID! It’s a Regency, so we’re in familiar territory, but dude. SOOTHING AVOCADO MASK.
It also has one of my top ten opening lines ever:
“There comes a time in every rogue’s life when he will be called upon to give up his vices, repent of his wild ways, and become a respectable man.”
David Reece is a rogue. The younger twin, with THAT older brother- you know the one, the perfect son, who can do no wrong, who everyone likes, who pays his servants on time. David has spent his wayward youth raising hell and breaking things. David has had a come-to-Jesus moment, and has accepted, mostly, that it’s time to grow up.
One of the BEST THINGS about this book is that it’s not easy. IT IS SO HARD TO BE A RESPONSIBLE AND RESPECTABLE PERSON YOU GUYS. His past keeps coming back to bite him in the ass. His old friends are pissed because he won’t come out and play, the grown ups are all mad at him for his history of tomfoolery, shenanigans, and ballyhoo.
David’s brother, Marcus (the Duke of Exeter), however, has faith in him, and gives David the responsibility of running the Exeter estates while Marcus is off with his brand new wife on their honeymoon trip. David is determined to make this work- he’s turned over a new leaf, dammit!- but it’s so hard. And boring. And he keeps finding reminders of what a fuck up he is.
Poor David.
On his way to London, after turning this virtuous new leaf, his stagecoach is robbed. On that stagecoach is a young, lovely, genteelly poor widow. This genteelly poor widow is Vivian, who is actually a part of the gang: she’s the signalman, and the one who plans all the heists, and she’s the one who pawns the stolen goods. They swipe the duplicate of the Exeter signet ring from David, and he’s really pissed.
Which is how David catches her- his disreputable past has made him known to most of the pawnbrokers in London, and he passes word that he would be very interested in finding the person or persons who pawn his ring. Vivian goes to one of those pawnbrokers while posing as the poor widow, and gets snagged in a trap set by David. David drags her home to his house and locks her in a room until she tells him where his ring is.
He admits later on that this was not a well thought out plan. It’s a dick move, and he doesn’t take into account that she might be as stubborn as he is. And she is! There are four walls, a roof and a feather bed, and she’s grudgingly pleased by them, and she gets plenty of good food, and she’s actually happy about that (all of these things are not often found in her usual life), but he locks her in a room for DAYS AND DAYS and won’t let her out. Eventually, the butler starts smuggling her books (at David’s direction, but still), and that’s all well and good. She discovers she really likes reading plays.
His come to Jesus moment involved a carriage accident that broke his leg, and he’s still recovering from it- the bone has healed, but the muscle tone is not back (and being nearly seven weeks out from my own ACL reconstruction surgery at the time I write this, I SO FEEL HIM. My leg is pathetically weak, and this is after 4 weeks of PT) and after walking too much, his leg aches (WORDY MC WORD, Mr. McRoguepants). One night, he brings in her dinner, and then, because his leg is about to give out, he sits down on the bed, and actually talks to her.
She does not talk back, but gives him “the cut direct,” sitting with her back to him, but still occasionally glaring at him. He says okay, then, fine, it’s time to Turn on The Charm. So he bribes her first with hot chocolate.
Mmmmmmm. Hot chocolate. Nomnomnom.
Then, later, he comes in drunk and morose because No One Likes Him, and Being Respectable is SO HARD and woe, woe, emo woe. And she’s like first world problems, bucko. Woe is you, you have a house and lots of food and clothes that aren’t crap and a family who actually like you, so PUT ON YOUR BIG ACTING-DUKE PANTIES AND DEAL. And he, after getting over his shock that anyone would actually talk to him like that, concedes the point. In the grander scheme of things, he doesn’t have it that bad.
Which, okay, true, these are first world problems, and problems of his own creation, but still problems. And he realizes that keeping her locked in a room is a dick move. And he doesn’t really care about the ring anymore, he really like HER. So he buys her a pretty dress and takes her to the Theater Royal Drury Lane.
(OMG this is another thing I loved about this book. I was in London for a month this summer and I LOVE reading about places I’ve actually been. Drury Lane? Green Park? St. James Park (my favorite)? Kings Cross? Bath? BATH IS THE BEST PLACE EVER.)
(Sorry. I think my squee is leaking all over this review.)
Anyway, they go to the play, where he introduces her around telling everyone a different story (“The Danish royal family? Really?” “Well you’re part Irish and Denmark is North…east, so… it’s totally the same.” “I don’t think it is.” “Maybe not, but SHE doesn’t know that.”) and his wastrel friends meet her, and she has the best time ever and they get home and he kisses her and FIREWORKS.
It’s SO HOT.
(Squee. All over this review. GET A MOP.)
In the meantime, David has finally acquired a household staff that will work for him. However, his incredibly proper butler is scandalized at the presence of a woman in a bachelor household. David mollifies the Incredible Proper Butler that he is saving Vivian from a life of crime. And they find excuses night after night to stay up until the butler goes to bed and then run quick like bunnies to her room and make like the bunnies.
It all comes crashing down when a friend of David’s with the Bow Street Runners shows up and is like “Dude, they know you’re being a highwayman. You should cut that shit out.” And David is confused, but they figure out that the guy who nominally led the gang Vivian was the mastermind for has kept the signet ring they stole from David and is claiming that he is the Black Duke and robbing people.
So David and Vivian crack a harebrained plan to stop him. And off they go. It’s so totally harebrained. It’s awesome. I’m not going to do my usual full summary because I WANT YOU TO GO READ THIS BOOK. I read this shit so I can PUSH IT ON THE UNSUSPECTING BITCHERY.
I loved this book so much. I loved reading it. It’s ADORABLE. They’re so smitten with each other. They LIKE each other. They are GOOD together. Vivian makes David happy, and David makes Vivian happy. I was grinning like a mad fool while reading about them. (ON THE SUBWAY. This is possibly why no one sits next to me, because I look crazy.)
I wasn’t sure exactly how these two crazy kids were going to make it work (I knew that they would, because I have read a romance or two in my time), but I loved the ride. I would honestly put this up with The Spymaster’s Lady as one of my favorite romance novels ever.
(squee)
As a footnote, I’m currently reading What a Gentleman Wants, which is Linden’s first book in the trilogy about the Reece family, and this is not a fluke. She is the awesome, as SB Sarah’s Gracie would say.
What a Rogue Desires is available at Book Depository, Powells, AllRomance, Amazon.com, BN.com and for the Nook.
Filed: General Bitching, Reviews, Grade A, Authors, L-P
Tagged: squee, romance, redheadedgirl, reading, london, kensington, awesomesauce, awesome
ev said on 11.03.10 at 02:57 PM • [link]
I loved What a Gentlman Wants, and haven’t gotten to this one yet, but now I must download it. Hm… ereader or kindle on my Droid?? Decisions, decisions.
Loved your review, btw, they are always so entertaining and enlightening.
Jenyfer Matthews said on 11.03.10 at 03:23 PM • [link]
I love a good historical romance and this one sounds awesome - and not just a product of your “squee” leaking over (which sounds really rude now that I’ve written it out!)
Amanda said on 11.03.10 at 03:32 PM • [link]
AAAHHHH!!!! Careful of your squee! You need that to survive!! Get thee to a hospital!
Jenyfer Matthews said on 11.03.10 at 04:00 PM • [link]
Yeah! It’s still available on Amazon. If only I had a Kindle, I could have instant gratification…
Betsy said on 11.03.10 at 04:05 PM • [link]
Sold.
kelly said on 11.03.10 at 04:09 PM • [link]
Bought.
Carrie said on 11.03.10 at 04:11 PM • [link]
I’m so happy that you finally got to read something good! Yay! Also, now I must buy it RIGHT THIS MINUTE!
fine56 - fine, I’ll buy 56 copies, if that’s what it takes.
Lorelie Brown said on 11.03.10 at 04:15 PM • [link]
Based *solely* on this review, I clicked over to buy this book, only to find it’s just $3.77 at Books on Board. Double win!
Joy said on 11.03.10 at 04:23 PM • [link]
I read and enjoyed this book, but then I read _What a Gentleman Wants_ and I have to say, I didn’t really have quite the appreciation for what a rogue David had actually been until I read that book (the word asshatted doesn’t even cover it) and realized what a big step it was for his brother to put him in this position of trust in this book and how important it was for him to succeed.
Suzannah said on 11.03.10 at 04:24 PM • [link]
Wishlisted for my Kindle. I’ll cave in about an hour and buy it ;-) . I like to pretend I have some self-control, but it never really works. Loved your review!
Cris said on 11.03.10 at 04:28 PM • [link]
Just bought it, can’t wait to see how David fares after loving What A Gentleman Wants. Like Joy said, you have no idea of David’s asshattery til you read WAGW, but you still can’t help but like the guy :)
Stephanie C. said on 11.03.10 at 04:37 PM • [link]
Talked me into it! I bought this one and WAGW. Thanks!
Karenmc said on 11.03.10 at 04:37 PM • [link]
I loved this book, too. David was a jerk of the highest order in What a Gentleman Wants, and I enjoyed seeing him be taken in by Vivian during the coach robbery. Linden’s has been a bit under the radar, so thanks for pointing her out to everyone.
redheadedgirl said on 11.03.10 at 04:47 PM • [link]
I just (like, this morning) finished A Rake’s Guide to Seduction, and read What a Woman Needs over the weekend. Highly recommended, as well.
And yes, without the background of What a Gentleman Wants it’s hard to appriciate the douchebaggery David was into- but I still loved him anyway.
What I really loved is that he had made the decision to change before meeting Vivian- he doesn’t change for her, he changes because it’s long past time. It wasn’t the power of her Magic Hoo Hoo.
SB Sarah said on 11.03.10 at 04:50 PM • [link]
Look, if it wasn’t her Magic Hoo Hoo, I don’t want to read it. The quality of a romance rests on the sparkly magic of the Magic Hoo Hoo. Sheesh!
(I’m so tempted even though I am under the burden of Many Words to Write. OMG so tempted, damn you and your hair.)
redheadedgirl said on 11.03.10 at 05:11 PM • [link]
DO ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
Maria said on 11.03.10 at 05:33 PM • [link]
The bitchery is killing me! I’m already trying to finish Jane Eyre which I downloaded from Project Gutenburg. (I just realized I’m only half way, but the writing style is so dense). And now I want, need, desire, OMG it’s calling my name!, ahem to read this and the book that comes before it. Like I don’t have enough to do.
I need to start a TBR list. I’ve never used one before, but now, *shrug*, it has to happen to keep me sane.
Is there an app for that?
redheadedgirl said on 11.03.10 at 05:36 PM • [link]
My TBR pile is either in my Amazon wishlist, or the jumble pile next to my bed. It’s a very 20th century method.
Carrie said on 11.03.10 at 05:48 PM • [link]
@Maria - the longer Jane Eyre goes, the better it gets. It’s one of my desert island books. I actually have an extra copy of it wrapped in plastic in my earthquake kit (I live in California where having an earthquake kit is not a complete sign of madness). So keep the faith, sister!
@SBSarah - go on. read it. you know you want to, you book hussy, you.
@redheadedgirl - I’m writing a review of a book with kids. May I have your permission to borrow your phrase “plot moppets”? I’d credit you, of course - the genius that coins such a wonderful phrase is not to be trifled with.
Caroline Linden said on 11.03.10 at 06:18 PM • [link]
Once upon a morning dreary, while I fiddled, meek and lazy
Over the crossword puzzle and my toast,
While I surfed election returns, suddenly there came a chiming,
As of one email, then another, then another yet,
Pinging through my inbox firewall.
“Tis spam,” I muttered, “I hate the spam—
almost as much as election robocalls.”
Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak November,
And a dozen plotlines lay discarded on my office floor.
Eagerly I wished for motive; vainly had I tried to borrow
Some ambition for my next book—ambition lost to
An author’s greatest enemy: obscurity.
Presently my interest grew; each pinging of the inbox
Thrilled me—filled me with such anticipation;
So that now, to stop the computer beeping at me, I clicked, repeating,
“It is spam—offering Viagra, porn, or both-
Tis spam filling up my inbox now. Tis that and nothing more.”
Presently my mood grew lighter; messages all from friendly names.
“Hey,” said I, “no need to beg forgiveness here—
I wasn’t working, when so happily you emailed me—
What is new?” Each message did contain a link,
Imploring me to click at once, and so I did, opening my browser wide—
To one freaking awesome review!
“Oh snap!” I cried, “Thing of beauty! Enough to make my whole day sing!
By the Heaven that shines above us—by the gods of publishing—
Someone has loved my book! The hero, the heroine, even the plot!
It is funny, this review, almost affectionate—
and for that others might read, and even like the book, too.”
I thank you, redheadedgirl, on bended knee; my hands I simply clap with glee.
And when they ask me now, if I read Smart Bitches Trashy Books,
Quoth this author, “Evermore.”
(PS: there is an epilogue for the book on my website. Free, even:
http://www.carolinelinden.com/lady.shtml)
MarieC said on 11.03.10 at 06:20 PM • [link]
Great review! I’ve read most of CL previous books (and really enjoyed them) but haven’t tapped these yet. I will have to add them to my wishlist. I already have her other book, You Only Love Once, in the wings.
Oy! My TBR and wishlists are getting out of control!
Maria said on 11.03.10 at 06:27 PM • [link]
@Carrie - Oh I’m absolutely loving it, but usually I read whole novels in a matter of 2-3 days. I’ve spent 2 months reading this book, but granted I’m in my senior year of the mechanical engineering program, so I’m lucky if I get to pick it up for 15 minutes once every two weeks. I hear ya on the earthquake preparedness kit, we have those here too, except for hurricanes.
I think the captcha is psychic, it’s guessed my ages right 2 times now.
redheadedgirl said on 11.03.10 at 06:54 PM • [link]
@Caroline
OMG! I am, right now, in my physical therapist’s office and trying SO hard not to dance and squee and generally make a fool of myself.
Mostly because I am not cleared to dance, yet.
That was wonderful! Thank you!
(Captcha: Hospital23. I am am almost in a hospital)
Brooks*belle said on 11.03.10 at 07:21 PM • [link]
Downloaded samples of all the of the trilogy to my Kindle!
I’d squee in delight at the low prices right now, but I got my squee fixed back in February and don’t want to have to do general anesthesia again anytime soon.
Donna said on 11.03.10 at 07:58 PM • [link]
Oh how I love the GBPL online reservation/drive through check out! Gentleman? Check. Rogue? Check. Not having to get out of my car to get them? Priceless.
redheadedgirl said on 11.03.10 at 08:04 PM • [link]
@Carrie: Of course!
Missy Ann said on 11.03.10 at 08:18 PM • [link]
Alright, it’s $3.83 on Kindle - I bought it on the strength of your squee alone. Don’t let me down, or I’ll come after you for my $3 bucks. I will paper-cut a bitch. ;)
Meggrs said on 11.03.10 at 08:31 PM • [link]
*Slow clap.* Ms. Linden, you are teh awesome. And thank you, redheadedgirl, both for the great review, and for drawing that fabulous verse from the author.
Both books on my To Buy list. Check.
Allison said on 11.03.10 at 08:36 PM • [link]
I just want to say I know exactly how you feel I read romance novels and smartbitches trashy books on my iPhone so I am constantly giggling having that crazy smile on my face or rolling my eyes…so I’m sure I appear crazy to the rest of the world..
Spamword cost26…readjng on my phone has cost me more than 26 acquaintances
Spam
Lyssa said on 11.03.10 at 09:04 PM • [link]
Okay first 2 bought per my Nook, (giggle) now what is the title of the third book of the Trilogy, Can some one do a bitch a favor and toss that up somewhere?
Leah said on 11.03.10 at 09:05 PM • [link]
I just squeed when I saw Caroline Linden had posted! I love you! I loved all your books and highly recommend them. Real characters with issues and faults but without any too stupid to live moments! What an amazing concept!
redheadedgirl said on 11.03.10 at 09:06 PM • [link]
@Lyssa: that’s A Rake’s Guide to Seduction and is the story of Celia, David’s younger sister.
Leah said on 11.03.10 at 09:11 PM • [link]
I believe it’s a Rake’s Guide to Seduction and it’s one of my most favorite EVER! One of David’s notorious friends and his widowed sister. Forbidden love!
Caroline Linden said on 11.03.10 at 09:43 PM • [link]
@redheadedgirl: But no, thank YOU. And best wishes on the rehab; may you dance around the bonfire of your casebook pages by the end of the year.
@Meggrs:
Glad you enjoyed it.
@Leah: Thank you! I love you back. :-)
Coincidentally, in cleaning out my office last week I found a box of old ARCs for A Rake’s Guide to Seduction, which is the book that follows What A Rogue Desires. They are headed for the recycle bin, but if anyone would like one (again: ARCs, not final copies) please email me.
cories5 said on 11.03.10 at 09:58 PM • [link]
What a review! I loved “You Only Love Once” so I’ll be looking for this one, too!
Jaci Burton said on 11.03.10 at 10:01 PM • [link]
I so look forward to RedHeadedGirl’s reviews. This one made me giggle. And squee mightily, of course.
Off to Amazon to buy both books!
kkw said on 11.03.10 at 10:34 PM • [link]
I try to get my mother-in-law 8 new romance novels for Hanukkah each year, which is harder than you would think because she already has the most awesome, extensive collection ever. I rely heavily on the Bitchery for recommendations. I’ve already made my selections for this year, and was determined to resist the allure of this review, but then…that poem…fine! I don’t know who’s going back, but Linden just kicked so much ass it doesn’t matter.
Laura (in PA) said on 11.03.10 at 10:55 PM • [link]
What an awesome review, and obviously, an awesome book. I was going to resist, because I’m nearing the point where my TBR pile is going to topple and kill me, but now, thanks to you people, and especially Caroline’s post, I’m buying them. So there! I hope you’re all happy when I’m found dead under a pile of books (with a big smile on my face).
Kiersten said on 11.04.10 at 12:36 AM • [link]
OK - mad props for the poetry! Added this series to the ever-growing TBR pile. What a fantastic review. Can’t wait to dive into the series.
spamword: work88 There’s absolutely no work involved her to enjoy these books!
spamword #2: staff69. Need I say more?
Lori A said on 11.04.10 at 04:59 AM • [link]
I won an e-ARC of You Only Love Once, and I really liked the writing. Now I really like the poetry, too. ;-) So I shall be reading the Reece trilogy ...
But now I need to download the books immediately. ;-) (Kindle, for my Kindle, iPod Touch, or Droid. Or all three.
No need to stack my physical TBR pile any higher.) And great prices, too! (Done!)
P.S. Check Ms. Linden’s website for information about her books. She does have an easy to navigate list with the Reece trilogy clearly identified.
redheadedgirl said on 11.04.10 at 05:25 AM • [link]
Also? That cover. LOOK AT THAT COVER.
Look at those pants.
AT THOSE PANTS.
::swoon::
Sophie said on 11.04.10 at 09:30 AM • [link]
Um… the cover? Where’d his right arm go? But the book is seriously Seriously awesome.
Sonja@local locksmiths said on 11.04.10 at 11:01 AM • [link]
I did not find this book to be equal to any of Caroline Linden’s previous books. David kidnaps Vivian and keeps her in a room through the first half of the book. You talk about boring!!!!! All Vivian does the first half of the book is EAT!!!!! I will be reading her books in the future because I know she can write a better book because her previous books were great.
lucy. said on 11.04.10 at 12:14 PM • [link]
Seriously. this made my day.
cate said on 11.04.10 at 12:20 PM • [link]
Babe….You’ve made me howl with laughter with this review - & I’ve just bought the book - You sound like an American version of Armstrong & Millers RAF pilots .Loved it !
” Dude, they know you’re being a highwayman. You should cut that shit out.”
Another review soon PLEASE
Vivienne said on 11.04.10 at 12:36 PM • [link]
How could I miss this? The kind of novel I lose my brain for. And the heroine’s name is Vivian ( mine is Viviana, in italian).
Thanks for the tip.
Viv
Lyssa said on 11.04.10 at 12:43 PM • [link]
@redheadedgirl TYVM, got the third book now…all in my TBR pile.
SusiB said on 11.04.10 at 12:55 PM • [link]
I did like the book, but I can’t agree that the plot is logical. It isn’t! For example, as soon as David has locked Vivian in his house, none of them does anything at all to get the ring back and save her brother from the bad company he’s in. They just eat and read and enjoy getting to know each other. I think they actually forget why Vivian is in David’s house. This is entertaining to read because I actually like the characters - but not logical at all.
Of the Caroline Linden books I’ve read so far, I liked A View to a Kiss best. It is so utterly romantic! Not even the guy on the cover, who looks like Enrique Iglesias, can kill the mood.
Virg said on 11.04.10 at 01:52 PM • [link]
I’ve never read a Caroline Linden book, but this review had me downloading a copy of each of her book.
Thanks RedHeadedGirl!
Caroline Linden is now on my auto-buy list. *hug*
willaful said on 11.04.10 at 04:51 PM • [link]
Everyone who didn’t read ALL the comment should kick themselves. WOW!
(That is some undeserved obscurity and I hope this review gets the word out.)
My favorite Lindens - What a Woman Needs and A Rakes Guide to Seduction.
lizw65 said on 11.04.10 at 08:28 PM • [link]
I’ve never heard of this author, but this book sounds like so much fun I may just have to order it.
spamword: position24. Ha!
redheadedgirl said on 11.04.10 at 08:35 PM • [link]
@lizw65: that’s on page 207. HEYOOOOO
Anne Ardeur said on 11.04.10 at 10:57 PM • [link]
Your review made me laugh SO HARD. This is definitely going on my To Buy When I Am Less Of The Poor List.
think69… no comment *halo*
Anony Miss said on 11.05.10 at 12:26 AM • [link]
DID YOU MISS THAT THE AUTHORESS OF DIVINITY IS OFFERING FREE BOOKIES? HELLO!!!
If I hadn’t just promised DH that my new Kindle will result in fewer paperbacks around the house, I’d beg for one. How kind of you to offer!
Paige said on 11.05.10 at 06:13 AM • [link]
Bought book one on review of book two alone. I do have to start from the beginning. Love instant gratification/ Kindle on the iPad.
Laurie said on 11.07.10 at 11:06 PM • [link]
“What a Rogue Desires” was not available from the library, so I Kindled it and got the next two from the library. Yay:)
Also? A friend wanted something fun and not too heavy on the brain, so I recommended WaRD. All good, all good:)
Alina said on 11.08.10 at 01:55 AM • [link]
Every time I think I should venture outside the cozy world of Regency, I find out about a Regency book (or three) that I obviously have to read. And I was disappointed by Wicked Delights of a Bridal Bed, so I’m really looking forward to reading something nice.
selkiechick said on 11.08.10 at 07:27 PM • [link]
Curse you redheadedgirl. I have started reading romance novels again. On your recommendation I bought this book, and the ones before and after it….. and they were wonderful. I spent most of the weekend curled up and cosy reading my way through them.. and as predicted giggling like a madwoman.
@ Caroline- Love your books. I do think Celia is my very favorite character. I liked how she changed (and that she changed) over the course of the stories!)
Sample Resumes said on 11.14.10 at 09:50 AM • [link]
Usually I don’t like remakes, but I’m glad they’re remaking the movie. I know the book was made into a Swedish movie and well, the movie was really bad lol
Nancy S. Brandt said on 12.02.10 at 06:59 PM • [link]
I’m totally putting this book (and the other in the trilogy) on my Amazon.com wish list for Christmas. I loved this review and want to read this book. Thank you!
LBennett said on 12.14.10 at 06:20 AM • [link]
I was so excited about this A+ review, but after reading the book, I have to strongly disagree with this recommendation. Vivian had a lot of potential, but her character was underdeveloped. I needed a little more Pygmalion, and a little less eating. Unfortunately, I’d give this one a DNF.
Hyacinths said on 12.29.10 at 04:41 AM • [link]
I bought the book on the strength of this review, and couldn’t finish it. Chapter after chapter of imprisonment—even with tasty food and reading material—by a guy who’s spent most of his life being an irresponsible dick? Just not a big turn-on for me. I never found David’s “reform” to be especially compelling or believable, and didn’t feel a lot of heat between the characters. I chalked up her eventual love for him to Stockholm Syndrome.
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