Blue-Eyed Devil- A Joyfully Recommended Title

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	• Blue-Eyed Devil Lisa Kleypas St. Martin's Press, 2008 - 352 pages average customer review:based on 44 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Kleypas Soars With Another Sexy Texas Saga

There's nothing steamier in romance than a privileged miss with a cool and cultivated exterior who's got a secret craving for rugged men from the wrong side of the tracks.

Haven Travis is a different kind of romance heroine. As a modern feminist, and a graduate of the prestigious Wellesley College (author Lisa kleypas' real alma mater) she's at first reluctant to admit how attracted she is to rugged and blue-eyed Hardy Cates. But after a bad marriage and some intensive therapy cause her to rethink her priorities, she takes the incredibly brave decision to give love a try with a man who is definitely not of her background.

Of course, it helps that Hardy Cates is a man on the rise -- worth millions, shrewd and aggressive, he takes on Houston's old guard with the same self-confidence that he uses to make Haven shed her prim, cool facade and to gradually loosne up all of her inhibitions in bed!

This exciting contemporary romance is sexy, touching, and even funny in places. There were only a couple of minor thematic issues I would have liked to see clarified or handled differently.

Haven's "feminism" is never really developed in a way to engage the reader. She says she was the type of little girl who always wanted tool kits and not dolls, but as an adult she never shows the slightest sign of savvy or guts or know-how in any technical field. When she gets stuck in an elevator, all she can seem to do is grab her cell phone and scream for Hardy to come and rescue her! As Shakespeare once said so eloquently, feminism should be made of sterner stuff. Haven always reacts to danger by looking for a big strong man to turn to. This would be fine in a Victorian historical, and Kleypas has written some very good ones. But it is not a feminist attitude. Lisa Kleypas seems to want her heroine to be called a feminist without having to do any of the nasty, dirty stuff feminists have to do, like stand up for themselves or do gunky boy stuff with tools.

Hardy Cates is also not fleshed out as much as he could have been. Lisa Kleypas is so in love with the idea of powerful, "ruthless" men, but she tends to be very squeamish about describing the business world honestly. There are no Willy Lomans, no decent men who believe in the system only to be shattered by the rise of the rich and ruthless. Only Horatio Alger stories of hard-driving heroes who beat the system without having to hurt anyone in the process.

If Hardy is really "ruthless," what rules does he break? Is there blood on his hands, or only oil? How exactly does a welder with no education at all rise to become a multi-millionaire while still having time for a sexy social life and lost of four hour workouts at the gym?

Lisa Kleypas is a brilliant writer at the crossroads of her career. Part of her wants to be taken seriously as a writer, which is why she's getting her feet wet in weighty topics like feminism and domestic abuse. But part of her still wants the easy fantasy of hitting the jackpot, marrying the rich guy with the big muscles, and living happily ever after. There are conflicts here that could make for great literature, but they need to be explored more honestly than they are in BLUE EYED DEVIL.

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I really really liked this book.

I got this book from my library and didn't realize it was a sequel, though I realized it must be just by the brief glimpses of Gage/Liberty.

What startled me was that I was halfway throught the book before I noticed it was written in first person! I was shocked because I don't read chick-lit and normally do not like first person novels, especially romances. This author has done what no other author I have ever read has done - written a wonderful romance in first person.

The plot was not unique or anything special, but the romance sizzled so hot I couldn't help but turn the pages as fast as I could to see what would happen next between Hardy and Haven.

Given it was written in first person POV, I didn't get as well acquainted with Hardy as I would have liked and would have given this 4 stars instead of 5, but the romance made up the slack and it deserves a solid 5.

Way to go Ms. Kleypas. Well done!!!

I can't wait to go find Sugar Daddy now and read it.

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Bravo!

The book is absolutely amazing! It took me less than a day to read it, as I couldn't put is aside: I was longing to know what would happen next and share every emotion the heroin felt... The book is smart, witty and sincere. I can't wait to get more of Lisa Kleypas

Blue-Eyed Devil- A Joyfully Recommended Title

Haven Travis is an heiress and member of the wealthy Travis family. When she marries against her family's wishes, she finds herself alone in a dangerous situation.

When Haven finally makes it home, she resolves to never let her heart be broken again. Hardy Cates has different plans...

Blue-Eyed Devil spoke to my soul and has stayed with me for weeks. A poignant story of one woman's triumph despite the odds, Blue-Eyed Devil will appeal to readers of every genre.

Lisa Kleypas has written a beautifully crafted novel that is a true must read. I can't stop raving about Blue-Eyed Devil!

Annmarie
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Decent Read

I very much enjoyed "Sugar Daddy", the first book in this two-part story. This one fell just a little flat for me. Not as many twists and turns to keep me guessing. Also, Haven's relationship with her boss Vanessa seemed very unrealistic. I doubt very much that Haven would have taken the sort of abuse dished out by Vanessa. It was a little over the top which took away from the believability of it. Otherwise, it was alright.

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The New York Times bestselling author of Sugar Daddy is back with her most breathtaking, hot-and-bothered novel yet!

MEET THE BLUE-EYED DEVIL

His name is Hardy Cates. He?s a self-made millionaire who comes from the wrong side of the tracks. He?s made enemies in the rough-and-tumble ride to the top of Houston?s oil industry. He?s got hot blood in his veins. And vengeance on his mind.

MEET THE HEIRESS

She?s Haven Travis. Despite her family?s money, she refuses to set out on the path they?ve chosen for her. But when Haven marries a man her family disapproves of, her life is set on a new and dangerous course. Two years later, Haven comes home, determined to guard her heart. And Hardy Cates, a family enemy, is the last person she needs darkening her door or setting her soul on fire.

WATCH THE SPARKS FLY. . . .

Filled with Lisa Kleypas?s trademark sensuality, filled with characters you love to hate and men you love to love, Blue-Eyed Devil will hold you captive in its storytelling power as the destiny of two people unfolds with every magical word.

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