A refreshing change from the ordinary romance.

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	• Don't Look Back Amanda Quick Bantam, 2002 - 336 pages average customer review:based on 42 reviews view larger image
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Good Mystery and Love Story

I obviously am in the minority where this series is concerned. I loveit! I have no doubt that is because Slightly Shady was my first Amanda Quick book. I really enjoy the mystery plot sharing importance with the love story. I enjoy the bantering between the two strong protagonists, and the way their love story is progressing. I also am enjoying the introduction of the love story between the brother-in-law of Tobias, and Lavinia's niece.

I believe this is one of those situations where a new reader should take a chance and get the book. I did and now have all three in the series. I wish there were going to be more.

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Hate to say this but.........

I think this story could have had more action. I did like this book and look forward to reading the next in the series. The authors writing is very good. I thought the first one was pretty unique in its storyline. This one is giving more information about the characters as, ofcourse, a series should do. Read it- you will enjoy it.

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Not her best

I like Amanda Quick, in fact I like her a lot, but I found this book disappointing. I think the problem for me was that it didn't introduce a new heroine and hero. Instead, it continued the story of Lavinia and Tobias from Slightly Shady. I like romances with a lot of plot, and this certainly has that, but I found it too easy to guess the villain. In a book where the hero and heroine are new to each other, I don't mind this too much - it's a romance, not a whodunnit, after all - but the combination of easy to guess villain and old lovers didn't work for me.

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The further adventures of Lavinia and Tobias

The further adventures of Lavinia and Tobias (as started in Slightly Shady) ... Lavinia and Tobias, now lovers and business partners, are in search of a killer. Celeste, the wife of an old family friend of Lavnia's is murdered. To complicate matters, a priceless bracelet is also missing. Lavinia and Tobias figure that if they can find the bracelet, they will find the killer. Of course, they aren't the only ones searching for it. This was a charming, light read that made me chuckle. I especially like the lively interaction between Lavinia and Tobias.

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A refreshing change from the ordinary romance.

I feel the need to put my two cents in here since I've seen a lot of negative reviews of this book. I'm a big fan of historical romance. This is the first Amanda/Jayne book I've read. (Why, oh WHY don't they say on the cover, "SECOND IN A SERIES?") Not having read the first book of the series, I was shocked to find the lead characters having an affair on page 4 of the book. Typically, the leads dislike each other, swear off romance, end up doing the nasty, get married because they are forced, and in the end, admit their love for one another. This novel was so refreshingly different. First of all, I'm not a fan of mysteries. So this was a nice "weaning" of the genre for me. I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED, Tobias. (Who on earth names their romantic leads, "Tobias and Lavinia??") He was a really strong character with a haunting quality. Lavinia was a strong female lead, although a bit dull. I also liked the 2nd romance between her niece and his bro-in-law. I found this story exciting and funny with a few surprises that actually made me gasp out loud. I'm definately picking up the third in the series to see what happens, regardless of it's three star rating. I'm glad I read the book before I saw all of these kill-joy reviews! I hope you'll give Tobias and Livinia a chance. [But be sure to read the first book FIRST! Slightly Shady.]

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In this most entrancing tale of mystery and romance by the New York Times bestselling author AMANDA QUICK, lovers and partners-in-crime investigators Lavinia Lake and Tobias March continue their exciting newfound relationship, with its delicious mix of risky business, rising passion, and now--murder.

As if a head for business and a nose for trouble aren?t enough to distinguish fiercely independent Lavinia Lake from the other women of London?s fashionable Claremont Lane, there is one more feature to set her apart. Lavinia is also well versed in the practice of mesmerism, an extraordinary gift that far surpasses mere charm and physical appeal. Nobody knows this better than the usually coolheaded Tobias March, who seems to have fallen hopelessly under her spell. Fortunately for all, however, Lavinia uses her powers for good. And ever since a tragedy involving one of her subjects, she has even retired them in favor of her work with Lake and March, a joint venture providing ?discreet private inquiries for individuals of quality.? Celeste Hudson, the stunningly beautiful young wife of a family friend and fellow mesmerist, would surely count herself among such individuals--were she still alive, that is. While mythology?s Medusa could turn men to stone, lovely Celeste was more accustomed to turning them to jelly. In fact, unbeknownst to her husband, Howard, the ambitious Celeste was planning to use her talents to forge a new future in Society--one that would not include him. Sadly, her plans were cut short when she was murdered. Only a gentleman?s cravat wound around her lovely neck remained for evidence--small compensation for the strange and priceless bracelet that may have been snatched from her wrist as she drew her last breath.

As a result, Lake and March are soon in Howard Hudson?s employ on the trail of the killer. But Tobias is convinced the dashing widower is more interested in tracking down the missing relic. If so, Howard is not alone. Any number of ruthless types are after the very same antiquity, whose centerpiece is an unusual blue cameo of inestimable value and supposed legendary powers--powers of immeasurable worth to anyone in Howard?s line of work.

Together, Lake and March undertake a tantalizing investigation that leads them from the glittering ballrooms of the ton to London?s seediest taverns to a mesmerist whose therapies include treating ladies suffering from ?hysteria? is a a most unconventional method--and, not least of all, to the darkest reaches of men?s psyches. Along the way, Don?t Look Back becomes a completely mesmerizing read as the irrepressible Lavinia and Tobias mix business with pleasure....

From the Hardcover edition.

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