Just Imagine

Really pleased.

Susan Elizabeth Phillips never disappoints. She always gives you enough details to set the scene but she also gives you the details that make your heart and mind feel for each of her characters. It is rare to read about the time soon after a war and the struggles faced as people worked at rebuilding their lives. Just Imagine gives a wonderful glimpse of that time and the new relationships that needed to be built.

This is a very early book of Susan Elizabeth Phillips. It is fine as a historical romance, but not stellar as her Chicago Stars series. My expectations were too high. I had wanted a stellar historical romance. But everyone has to start somewhere and this is her beginning.

Laugh out loud funny! This is one of Susan Elizabeth Phillips' Chicago Stars books. READ THEM ALL! They are funny and entertaining and since the characters interact with each other you get glimpses of some of your favorites from earlier books each time you read one. I recommend reading them in order so you know the characters but it is not absolutely necessary.

The characters and plot weren't that good. Maybe it was due to being one of her early works. This story was first printed in 1984 and titled "Risen Glory." It was reprinted in 2001 with the current title. This book lacks her witty dialogue which I love in her later books.CAUTION SPOILER: I didn't understand the characters during their marriage as to why they were so cold to each other. I didn't care for her actions in the end to prove her love to him. It seemed that they got back together too easily without resolving the prior coldness.DATA:Sexual language: moderate. Number of sex scenes: about four. Just after the Civil War on a southern plantation. Copyright: 1984. Genre: historical romance.OTHER BOOKS:For a list of my reviews of other Susan Elizabeth Phillips books, see my 5 star review of "Glitter Baby" posted 1/15/09.

To all the dedicated reviewers out there, thank you. Once again I was directed to a great book through the review of another. This is a keeper and an author whose works a can't wait to explore.Don't worry that some have said the storyline has been done before, it was sure dressed up and brought to town in this version. I laughed out loud, I cried and I sighed. Beautifully written and professionally edited. I enjoyed every page.

I really enjoyed this one. It reminded me a little of the banter and chemistry between Mitchell's Scarlett o'Hara and Brett Butler. At times it was a little to whiny, from the p.o.v. Of the heroine, but it loved the way the story was written. Enough sexual tension to curl your toes.

I love a romance between two very strong characters. Both of these came from painful pasts and it made it hard for them to give or give in. The banter between them was great. I also loved the story of Sophronia and Magnus. Dolly was fun but the story just wouldn't have been the same without the comical insight of Veronica.

I loved this book. It was funny and had a really good story line. I have read most of SEP's other books and would rate this a one of her better ones. I also like the time period it was set in. All in all a very enjoyable read.

Nach dem amerikanischen Bürgerkrieg reist die junge Südstaatlerin Kit Weston nach New York City um den Nordstaatler, Spieler und Erben ihrer Plantage "Risen Glory" Baron Cain umzubringen. Doch leider läßt sich Baron nicht so einfach umbringen. Zuerst gibt er ihr einen Job als Stalljungen. Als er erfährt, wer der schmutzige Wildfang, der flucht wie ein Mann, wirklich ist, steckt er sie kurzerhand in eine Schule für junge Damen, während er nach South Carolina fahrt und Gefallen daran findet Risen Glory wieder aufzubauen. Als Kit nach 3 Jahren entlassen wird, hat sie sich äußerlich sehr verändert. Sie ist jedoch immer noch fest entschlossen, sie will Risen Glory zurück.Dieses Buch ist anders als andere Bücher, die ich bisher von SEP gelesen habe, aber keineswegs weniger unterhaltsam. Auch die Nebencharaktere sind gut getroffen. Ich hätte mir vielleicht ein weniger kitschiges Ende gewünscht - aber trotzdem, ein gelungenes Buch.

It was a great Romance which i read in a day because i couldnt stop reading. I must admit i was a little sceptical when i heard SEP is now writing historical romance, but it was areal plesant suprise. After having been a little disappointed with her last few books this one was worth the wait. It made me laugh out loud, fell butterflys in my tummy and even tear up once or twice.If you love a good romance this is a must have!

Good

Was only used to her modern books but I always love her development of characters. This story is a typical story of 2 way too head strong and proud people but I very much enjoyed it!!