But the fact this man treated her like shit and she just didn’t see it, didn’t make sense. Instead she defends her father and questions Derrick’s motives and honesty, so close to the end of the book you want to shake her.īeing a historical, I could have ran with the family responsibility idea. She should have seen the exit here sign and escaped. I could never get a handle on why Claudia gave a fuck about what her father wanted. And the dialogue seemed forced, there isn’t a flow that sweeps you away to caring about these characters. Court her… which is pretty much where I got lost. Since her works has caught the eye of the ton and sold more of his paper, Derrick does the only thing he can do. And since daddy has said it is time to marry, she must quit for fear of being caught and causing a scandal. She is an illustrator for his newspaper, under the fake name C.J. Old maid (27, that lump in my cheek is my tongue) Claudia is on her way to meet with Derrick Middleton. It had a pretty good start and an interesting idea. I saw it in the store a couple of weeks ago and had to wait for a bit, so I sat down and gave it the 15 page test. So looked for info on the book and couldn’t find any but I wrote this down on the list as a maybe. Purple seems to get me as much as red does :). I had never heard of this author before but I liked the cover. It would really really be easier if Avon would help me out here. And the publisher is Avon and I am still looking for ways to tell kristiej she is wrong. And I really wanted to like this book, before I knew anything about it! The author is from Texas and this is her first book, I love reading new authors in hope of finding a new favorite. This time though we both disliked the book. of a most delicious variety.Cheryl Sneed’s review and my opinion once again pretty much mesh. But courting a woman like Claudia will not be an easy undertaking for a handsome cynic who has always believed true love is not for him - especially after they succumb to an indiscretion that could lead two hearts to ruin. Now saving Claudia from a dismal marriage - and winning her for himself - becomes his main concern. Until Claudia first entered his London office, Derrick cared for only his paper and the wild bachelor life he has long enjoyed. He has other plans for this extraordinary woman. Prattley.' But dashing newspaper owner Derrick Middleton is instantly captivated by Claudia's talent, wit, and sweet nature - and the passionate inner fire she unknowingly possesses. First, though, she must resign the job she has held in secret as society illustrator 'C. An artist with a keen eye for the beauty surrounding her - yet none for her own - duty-bound Claudia is resigned to marrying the man of her domineering father's choosing.

Courting Claudia by Robyn DeHart