Wait Until Midnight was a very enjoyable novel. It was a signature Amanda Quick story--there was a cold, calculating hero and a headstrong, eccentric and sometimes reckless heroine who were brought together by a dark mystery. This formula isn't always executed well, as in the case of Mistress and Affair, but I was glad to see that this book, at least, managed to do it some justice. Caroline and Adam were definitely perfect for each other. Caroline was sweet and kind without being a push-over; she could definitely stand her own against other people if needed. And Adam, being a standard Amanda Quick hero, was initially cold and calculating, letting his set of "rules" govern almost every aspect of his life, but changed over the course of the novel. This is something that I always enjoy when reading a book by this particular writer--seeing the heroine chip away at the hero's defences. It always amuse me to see the hero fall prey to his passions for the heroine (evil laugh), and Adam did not disappoint. Oh, how I love to see them pant.The secondary characters were very likeable too. I applaud Ms. Quick for writing about Emma and Milly. They were beautifully written characters, and their relationship was explored nicely. Wilson, Julia and Richard paled in comparison to Caroline's two aunts, of course, but they were okay nonetheless.I liked the plot, as well. I think that the main conflict was handled well by the author; the mystery was interesting enough to hold my attention until the end. I had a problem with the pacing, though. I feel that the denouement and the ending were too rushed. Like, immediately after the climax, I wasn't even given the opportunity to recover before being plunged into the ending. I would have liked a few filler chapters to properly ease the characters to their HEA. Also, I wasn't very convinced about the minor conflict (Caroline's past). It just seemed too outrageous and unnecessarily dramatic for me, and the way it was resolved was anticlimactic as hell. Flaws aside, this was an extremely entertaining read. Definitely one of the writer's better novels.
Adam is a serious business man who is close to his family and wants to keep secrets about them hidden. Caroline is a serial book author who has built a life for herself after scandal wrecked her three years previous. A fake medium's murder causes their paths to cross and lots of investigating and lovin' ensue. This is the third book I've read by Quick. One was in the top 5 historical romances I've ever read. The other wouldn't even make the top 100. This one falls enjoyably in the middle - a quick fun read with characters I like and a relatively believable plot. This book excels in the relationship of all the secondary characters with the H/h. I enjoy books in which main characters don't live in a vacuum, and the family interaction truly added something here. This does seem to be a stand alone, but I wish there were more books with Adam's siblings as main characters and more from Caroline's aunts and Adam's "father." I loved that dynamic and want more that this book didn't give me. Now that I've read a few of Quick's books, she seems to trend toward competent, have their life together characters who are honest with each other, much like Adam and Caroline in this book. Its so nice to read H/h who are adults, make adult decisions, accept the consequences of those decisions, and don't try to manipulate or change the other for the love to work. It is that about this book and Quick's other work that will keep me reading her backlist.
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This belongs in a category of books I call brain candy and I have very specific requirements in my brain candy. It should be light and fluffy but of good enough quality that I can actually enjoy reading it rather then mentally editing constantly.Although most of the titles written under this name are remarkably similar, they are also a guaranteed painless and brainless diversion from reality and a great way to kill a couple hours. I had to wait for family members on a day when I found this book in a used book store and a cozy coffee shop and great caffe, comfy chairs, and a gorgeous skylight. The hours flew by and for that I say,thank you, Amanda Quick!
—Logophile
Author: Jayne Ann Krentz writing as Amanda QuickFirst published: 2004Length: 5097 kindle locations, 361 pagesSetting: London. Late Victorian.Sex: Reasonably explicit but infrequent.Hero: Raised from the streets to heir of a wealthy gentleman.Heroine: Orphan, raised by maiden aunt, hiding her identity after a scandal. Author.Includes: Excerpt from The Paid Companion.The one about mediums and psychics.Another Quick that's reminiscent of the others - an independent woman joins forces with an Alpha male who shows her respect while compromising her into marriage. Along the way there is much derring do and hijinks, and a little hot sex.Second Sight without the paranormal.Slightly Shady without mesmerism.But that doesn't stop it from being a fun and easy read. Likeable characters, pleasant secondaries, competent mystery, good writing.Nothing spectacular but worth a read for Quick fans.References:Author's website: http://jayneannkrentz.com/wait-until-...(ISBN 9781405514132)-CR-
—Cruth
I borrowed this from my library to read on my kindle, the only thing that was annoying was that the publisher wouldn't let you read on anything else except the kindle. Sometimes I like to read chapters while I'm waiting or on the go on my phone, so the irritation was that it was just so good I didn't want to put it down but didn't bring my Kindle with me everywhere! I like Amanda Quick's style, the mystery and the romance combined makes a really great fun read. Also I'm impressed on how well she is able to twist the plots around and always keeps you guessing, and the romance is always hot and steamy but not too much so you feel like you are reading smut. It's a nice combo of everything. I'll be sure to pick up more of her books in the future!
—SW
