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Fiction. Romance. Historical Fiction. HTML: A revised and updated edition of the first book in legendary New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas's beloved historical romance series featuring the unforgettable Hathaways: a family of misfits trying to navigate their way through the hazards of the British aristocracy Miss Amelia Hathaway, a beautiful and strong-willed spinster, has looked after her unruly younger siblings ever since the death of her parents. Romance is the last thing on her mind. But when reckless brother inherits a title, the Hathaways are flung into the unfamiliar world of the English peerage. And Amelia, who's always refused to lean on anyone's shoulder, finds herself turning to a sexy dark-haired stranger for help. Cam Rohan, with his Romany heritage and mysterious past, is even more of an outsider than the Hathaways. He's tough and streetwise with a romantic streak, the kind of man Amelia has never dared to dream of. No matter how Amelia tries to avoid Cam, fate keeps throwing them together. But as their irresistible attraction blazes, an enemy from her past threatens everything and everyone she holds dear. As she and Cam confront the growing peril together, Amelia finally has to take the most dangerous risk of all: Loving a man, body and soul..… (more)
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LibraryThing member onyx95
England, 1848
In the process of trying to locate her wayward brother who seems bent on self destruction, Amelia Hathaway found herself in a Gentlemen’s Club. Cam Rohan knew as soon as Amelia walked into the room, she was not just any women, he knew he had to help her find her brother and then
The characters in this book are wonderful, the strength of both Amelia and Cam shine leaving me to want to know more (luckily ‘Seduce Me at Sunrise’ delivers that and more). The struggles Amelia has in keeping her family together are sometimes tough but she handles all of them with such kindness (even the lizards) that you can see the love for her family (including Merripen and all his surliness). Cam is a great complex character, a bit of humor, some confidence and a lot of luck, this is the type of character that I enjoy watching as he realizes the depth of his feelings and what it actually means to him, and then ……. there is what he does about it. There is a bit of a paranormal twist, just a small part, but it may prove to be the turning point for the Hathaway family. This is the first book of the Hathaway family series
In the process of trying to locate her wayward brother who seems bent on self destruction, Amelia Hathaway found herself in a Gentlemen’s Club. Cam Rohan knew as soon as Amelia walked into the room, she was not just any women, he knew he had to help her find her brother and then
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hopefully avoid the consequences of the thoughts he was having about her. Cams ‘good luck curse’ made him long for the freedom of the Gypsy lifestyle while the string of bad luck that the Hathaway family was in seemed to be getting worse and Amelia had to take control to make sure the whole family (Leo, Amelia, Winnifred, Poppy, Beatrix and Merripen) survived. Finding themselves in the same area again, Cam found he could not stop trying to help Amelia, while Amelia struggled to maintain control, she seemed relieved to find someone who was finally willing to really help her when she needed it, even if she didn‘t realize that is what she wanted.The characters in this book are wonderful, the strength of both Amelia and Cam shine leaving me to want to know more (luckily ‘Seduce Me at Sunrise’ delivers that and more). The struggles Amelia has in keeping her family together are sometimes tough but she handles all of them with such kindness (even the lizards) that you can see the love for her family (including Merripen and all his surliness). Cam is a great complex character, a bit of humor, some confidence and a lot of luck, this is the type of character that I enjoy watching as he realizes the depth of his feelings and what it actually means to him, and then ……. there is what he does about it. There is a bit of a paranormal twist, just a small part, but it may prove to be the turning point for the Hathaway family. This is the first book of the Hathaway family series
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LibraryThing member Jenson_AKA_DL
Cam had lived as a gypsy until he was 10 and his grandmother sent him off to live as a gadjo among the English. Despite his roots and his desire to remain true to his gypsy nature it turned out that Cam had the curse of good luck which has brought him more wealth than he knows what to do with. Now
Amelia Hathaway is the second oldest sibling of five (and one adopted gypsy) and acts as overseer and mother of her odd brood. Her older brother, Leo, has inherited a Lordship but is lost in a fugue of liquor, gambling and woman. Determined to save them all Amelia moves the family from London to the Ramsay House where the derelict house turns out to be more a problem than a haven. However, at the nearby Westcliff Manor Cam Rohan is staying as a guest and is determined to assist Amelia in any way he can, until he is finally faced with the decision of whether his destiny lies with the gypsies of his past or the unusual Hathaway family of his present.
At the beginning of this tale I couldn't help feeling that the story wasn't quite measuring up to its loosely related predecessors, the Wallflower Quartet. However, as nice as it was to revisit some of my favorite characters from those past books, this book's appeal really lies with Cam, Amelia and the rest of the Hathaways. I found that once they took central stage without interference of the past characters the story went much smoother. I enjoyed Cam's courtship of Amelia which certainly got quite steamy along the way. The "Hummingbird" nickname was so sweet! There was only one part I didn't care for where Cam's jealously seemed to get the better of him, I've never cared for the whole "kissing the heroine into submission" routine, but that was just one small scene. Overall I totally enjoyed this story, it moved along well and easily held my interest. I've already picked up the next book with Win and Kev, and am really looking forward to reading more about this eccentric Hathaway Clan.
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Cam is the manager of a prestigious and notorious London gambling club for gentlemen, but longs to return to his wild gypsy ways. Then one faithful night he meets a woman who sooths his soul and makes him question his desires.Amelia Hathaway is the second oldest sibling of five (and one adopted gypsy) and acts as overseer and mother of her odd brood. Her older brother, Leo, has inherited a Lordship but is lost in a fugue of liquor, gambling and woman. Determined to save them all Amelia moves the family from London to the Ramsay House where the derelict house turns out to be more a problem than a haven. However, at the nearby Westcliff Manor Cam Rohan is staying as a guest and is determined to assist Amelia in any way he can, until he is finally faced with the decision of whether his destiny lies with the gypsies of his past or the unusual Hathaway family of his present.
At the beginning of this tale I couldn't help feeling that the story wasn't quite measuring up to its loosely related predecessors, the Wallflower Quartet. However, as nice as it was to revisit some of my favorite characters from those past books, this book's appeal really lies with Cam, Amelia and the rest of the Hathaways. I found that once they took central stage without interference of the past characters the story went much smoother. I enjoyed Cam's courtship of Amelia which certainly got quite steamy along the way. The "Hummingbird" nickname was so sweet! There was only one part I didn't care for where Cam's jealously seemed to get the better of him, I've never cared for the whole "kissing the heroine into submission" routine, but that was just one small scene. Overall I totally enjoyed this story, it moved along well and easily held my interest. I've already picked up the next book with Win and Kev, and am really looking forward to reading more about this eccentric Hathaway Clan.
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LibraryThing member LeslieAnnG
Amelia Hathaway is searching the London night for her wayward brother Leo. Before she can find him she crosses paths with Cam Rohan, gypsy turned manager of a club called Jenners. Before she knows it Cam is helping her in the search for her brother. Along for the ride is Merripen, a dear friend who
Once Leo is found, brawling in front of a tavern, Cam and Amelia part ways but not before Cam kisses her senseless and leaves her with a desire for more. She returns home in a daze, thinking she will never see him again. A week passes and the orphaned Hathaway siblings move to the Hampshire country home that came with the title of Lord Ramsay that Leo inherited. The house is in a shambles and it is up to Amelia to see to the restoration and to the care of her sisters and Leo.
It turns out their neighbor in Hampshire is Marcus, Lord Westcliff. He was the hero in It Happened One Autumn. Amelia has an impromptu meeting with him and two of his house guests. Marcus and his wife Lillian welcome the Hathaways to the neighborhood with an invite to dinner. Amelia is beside herself since the Hathaways are quite poor and have very little in the way of appropriate clothes. But she manages to gather everyone, even Leo and off they go.
But where's Cam? Back in London? Just to show what a small world it is... Sebastian, Viscount St. Vincent is a friend of Lord Westcliff. He and his wife are also guests at Lord Westcliff's country estate. Sebastian was the hero of The Devil in Winter and he happens to own Jenners, the club where Cam works. See where this is going?
Amelia is a no-nonsense type of heroine. She has to be. She can't depend on Leo, the eldest and only male sibling. He has decided to wallow in self pity. Her three sisters are all younger and look to Amelia for guidance. She is very practical and sees her future as a spinster taking care of her siblings. I really like Amelia. Her attitude of never give up no matter what didn't get on my nerves like I thought it might. Her inner dialogues were amusing and showed what she wanted to say but dared not for fear of causing hurt feelings. She wasn't always as circumspect when it came to Leo. She loves him dearly but even he pushed her to her limits.
Then there's Cam. *sigh* I fell for Cam in a big way. He's not the typical dark, brooding hero that I usually go for. In fact there was very little angst in Cam. The one thing he did get upset about is money. No, not lack of, but what he called his "good-luck" curse. Being a half gypsy and raised by them he adheres to the belief of not being tied down and materialistic. He only wants what he needs and doesn't feel the need for great wealth. Unfortunately for him, he seems to have the magic touch where money is concerned. This, added to the fact that he is employed in London no less, was really the only source of angst for him. Until he met Amelia. Otherwise Cam is the calm in the middle of the storm. Always cool. Serene. Not a word I would normally use for a man but it fits him. But when he's with Amelia she has the ability to make him loose all that calm and practically explode with emotions.
And I don't want to forget the Hathaway siblings. They are such a essential part of the story. They're not here just for fill or future books, which are certainly in the making. The relationship Amelia has with her siblings is a vital part of who she is. When Cam comes into the picture he develops his own unique relationship with each sibling, slowly becoming part of the family before he realizes what is happening.
In addition to woe-is-me Leo, there is Win, Poppy and Beatrix. Win is in frail health after she nearly died the year before. She is described as being soft spoken and ethereal but her strong backbone peaks through every now and then. Poppy is similar to Amelia in her practicality but still has the air of mischief about her. And I should point out Leo does have a good reason for being so terribly depressed.
The youngest is Bea. She is such a fun character. How can you not like someone who cheats at solitaire and sees nothing wrong with it? I look forward to reading her HEA. I see her with a very proper, by the book, lord of the manor born. Someone without a breath of scandal in the family. Then Bea comes along and knocks his world upside down. Can you tell Bea made a big impression on me?
Lisa Kleypas is one of my favorite authors. I've been enjoying her books for years and look forward to each new release. Mine Till Midnight was released a year ago and I have no idea why it took me so long to read it. I finally picked it up because the next book in the series, Seduce Me at Sunrise, is out and I absolutely must read them in order. I'm so glad to finally read Amelia and Cam's story. They are among one of my favorite Kleypas couples to date.
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Amelia thinks of as another brother. Her concern for her brother Leo stems from his recent excessive indulgence in alcohol and gambling. She is worried for his life and is determined to save him whether he likes it or not.Once Leo is found, brawling in front of a tavern, Cam and Amelia part ways but not before Cam kisses her senseless and leaves her with a desire for more. She returns home in a daze, thinking she will never see him again. A week passes and the orphaned Hathaway siblings move to the Hampshire country home that came with the title of Lord Ramsay that Leo inherited. The house is in a shambles and it is up to Amelia to see to the restoration and to the care of her sisters and Leo.
It turns out their neighbor in Hampshire is Marcus, Lord Westcliff. He was the hero in It Happened One Autumn. Amelia has an impromptu meeting with him and two of his house guests. Marcus and his wife Lillian welcome the Hathaways to the neighborhood with an invite to dinner. Amelia is beside herself since the Hathaways are quite poor and have very little in the way of appropriate clothes. But she manages to gather everyone, even Leo and off they go.
But where's Cam? Back in London? Just to show what a small world it is... Sebastian, Viscount St. Vincent is a friend of Lord Westcliff. He and his wife are also guests at Lord Westcliff's country estate. Sebastian was the hero of The Devil in Winter and he happens to own Jenners, the club where Cam works. See where this is going?
Amelia is a no-nonsense type of heroine. She has to be. She can't depend on Leo, the eldest and only male sibling. He has decided to wallow in self pity. Her three sisters are all younger and look to Amelia for guidance. She is very practical and sees her future as a spinster taking care of her siblings. I really like Amelia. Her attitude of never give up no matter what didn't get on my nerves like I thought it might. Her inner dialogues were amusing and showed what she wanted to say but dared not for fear of causing hurt feelings. She wasn't always as circumspect when it came to Leo. She loves him dearly but even he pushed her to her limits.
Then there's Cam. *sigh* I fell for Cam in a big way. He's not the typical dark, brooding hero that I usually go for. In fact there was very little angst in Cam. The one thing he did get upset about is money. No, not lack of, but what he called his "good-luck" curse. Being a half gypsy and raised by them he adheres to the belief of not being tied down and materialistic. He only wants what he needs and doesn't feel the need for great wealth. Unfortunately for him, he seems to have the magic touch where money is concerned. This, added to the fact that he is employed in London no less, was really the only source of angst for him. Until he met Amelia. Otherwise Cam is the calm in the middle of the storm. Always cool. Serene. Not a word I would normally use for a man but it fits him. But when he's with Amelia she has the ability to make him loose all that calm and practically explode with emotions.
And I don't want to forget the Hathaway siblings. They are such a essential part of the story. They're not here just for fill or future books, which are certainly in the making. The relationship Amelia has with her siblings is a vital part of who she is. When Cam comes into the picture he develops his own unique relationship with each sibling, slowly becoming part of the family before he realizes what is happening.
In addition to woe-is-me Leo, there is Win, Poppy and Beatrix. Win is in frail health after she nearly died the year before. She is described as being soft spoken and ethereal but her strong backbone peaks through every now and then. Poppy is similar to Amelia in her practicality but still has the air of mischief about her. And I should point out Leo does have a good reason for being so terribly depressed.
The youngest is Bea. She is such a fun character. How can you not like someone who cheats at solitaire and sees nothing wrong with it? I look forward to reading her HEA. I see her with a very proper, by the book, lord of the manor born. Someone without a breath of scandal in the family. Then Bea comes along and knocks his world upside down. Can you tell Bea made a big impression on me?
Lisa Kleypas is one of my favorite authors. I've been enjoying her books for years and look forward to each new release. Mine Till Midnight was released a year ago and I have no idea why it took me so long to read it. I finally picked it up because the next book in the series, Seduce Me at Sunrise, is out and I absolutely must read them in order. I'm so glad to finally read Amelia and Cam's story. They are among one of my favorite Kleypas couples to date.
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LibraryThing member Irisheyz77
As originally posted on my blog Ticket to Anywhere
Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas is the start of a new series that involves the delightfully unpolished Hathaway family. The Hathaway's were content to live in relative obscurity in the country until Leo inherited a title which brought the family
But then she meets Cam Rohan, a gypsy, who gives new meaning to the phrase tall, dark and dangerous. Amelia meets Cam when trying to track down her wayward brother and the sparks that fly between them are immediately felt on both sides. Mine Till Midnight was such a fun read. I loved loved loved meeting the Hathaway family and adored all of their many quirks. Especially that scene with Beatrice, the youngest Hathaway, at Lord Westcliff's dinner....well....lets just say that it had me laughing out loud and leave it at that.
Amelia is a strong character and despite an initial desire to be conventional she soon realizes that just isn't the Hathaway way. I really enjoyed reading her story and all the ups and downs of her relationship with Cam, who is totally swoon worthy by the way. My one problem with this story was how even after Amelia and Cam married (and that's not a spoiler people this IS a romance book after all and they tend to end in one of two ways.) Anywho - after Amelia and Cam married the rest of the Hathaway family still referred to him as Mr Rohan. Which I can see before the marriage - but afterwards when he becomes part of their family? I don't know, perhaps I am just not very well versed in Victorian etiquette rules....but even if that is the norm, it just doesn't seem very Hathaway-like.
All in all though this was a very fun read and is my favorite Lisa Kleypas to date. Can't wait to see what shenanigans the rest of this boisterously, unconventional clan gets up to!
As originally posted on my blog Ticket to Anywhere
Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas is the start of a new series that involves the delightfully unpolished Hathaway family. The Hathaway's were content to live in relative obscurity in the country until Leo inherited a title which brought the family
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to the attention of the aristocracy. Now Leo's sister's all have opportunities that they never thought possible before. Although what each sister will do with these new advantages will shock most members of the ton. Take for example, Amelia Hathaway, she is the oldest and has taken it upon herself to act as a mother to her younger siblings and to do her best to make even the most unconventional of them presentable. Which is a very daunting task to say the least. But then she meets Cam Rohan, a gypsy, who gives new meaning to the phrase tall, dark and dangerous. Amelia meets Cam when trying to track down her wayward brother and the sparks that fly between them are immediately felt on both sides. Mine Till Midnight was such a fun read. I loved loved loved meeting the Hathaway family and adored all of their many quirks. Especially that scene with Beatrice, the youngest Hathaway, at Lord Westcliff's dinner....well....lets just say that it had me laughing out loud and leave it at that.
Amelia is a strong character and despite an initial desire to be conventional she soon realizes that just isn't the Hathaway way. I really enjoyed reading her story and all the ups and downs of her relationship with Cam, who is totally swoon worthy by the way. My one problem with this story was how even after Amelia and Cam married (and that's not a spoiler people this IS a romance book after all and they tend to end in one of two ways.) Anywho - after Amelia and Cam married the rest of the Hathaway family still referred to him as Mr Rohan. Which I can see before the marriage - but afterwards when he becomes part of their family? I don't know, perhaps I am just not very well versed in Victorian etiquette rules....but even if that is the norm, it just doesn't seem very Hathaway-like.
All in all though this was a very fun read and is my favorite Lisa Kleypas to date. Can't wait to see what shenanigans the rest of this boisterously, unconventional clan gets up to!
As originally posted on my blog Ticket to Anywhere
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LibraryThing member mschweer432
After reading Mine Till Midnight(my first by Lisa Kleypas), I have only one wish. That I had discovered Lisa Kleypas sooner!! Being a fan of romance, and especially of historical romances, I could hardly put this book down. It was the story of the Hathaways, a family who it seems is on the brink of
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disaster. In Mine Till Midnight, Amelia meets Cam Rohan, a Gypsie who is living in polite society. I found the story incredibly addictive. It was amusing, heartfelt, suspenseful, and hot! All of the characters were unique and well written. I really felt like there was some serious electricity between the two main characters. Their relationship didn't feel forced or false. I also loved the way Kleypas described the area and the clothing of her characters. One of the joys of reading historical fiction is envisioning a former way of life and in this aspect, I wasn't disappointed. I loved the book and can't wait to start reading the next in the series. Show Less
LibraryThing member theshadowknows
This book offers something new in the form of its hero, Cam Rohan, a man of half Irish, half gypsy decent. He is paired with the "practical spinster" type, Amelia Hathaway, who nevertheless is a very likeable character. At first I found the premise, particularly Cam, a bit off-putting for seeming
My only qualms stem from the fact that, being so unconventional, I thought Cam's story really didn't receive its due. So much was unaddressed about his identity as a gypsy. This was not for lack of effort on the author's part to paint a picture of the gypsy culture, which I, admittedly, don't know anything about. But Lisa Kleypas seemed to have done a lot of research herself, sprinkling Romany words, stories, and beliefs throughout so as to make Cam seem like a very convincing character, at least to me. I'm referring instead to what it must have meant to be a gypsy in Victorian England, and particularly one who is such a prominent figure in English society. (Cam is a very successful businessman.) While the author tries to address Cam's straddling of two worlds and the conflicts inherent in this juggling act, such a struggle seems only incidental within the larger scope of the story itself, and the resolution a bit too pat and swift. I think this story was beautifully written, the characters engaging, the premise new, but also there seemed to be so much untapped potential.
Also, I came away from this book with my favorite aspect being the Hathaway family itself (Amelia is the second eldest among four other siblings). It was such a relief to be introduced to the Hathaways after suffering through a certain alphabetetically inclined family that shall remain nameless, in comparison with whose stilted, supposedly humorous banter and awkward attempts at affectionate sarcasm the Hathaways emerge as refreshingly real, neither annoyingly perfect nor overly angsty. While this achievement is by no means a bad thing, in a romance, the relationship between the hero and heroine should obviously be the thing to stick out most in one's mind. Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed Mine Till Midnight and can't wait to read the sequel.
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rather far-fetched/unlikely, and the plot itself is pretty erratic and all over the place - there's even a bit of the paranormal thrown in. But the pacing of the story and the burgeoning romance between Cam and Amelia soon swept me up, and I was able to brush aside such concerns. My only qualms stem from the fact that, being so unconventional, I thought Cam's story really didn't receive its due. So much was unaddressed about his identity as a gypsy. This was not for lack of effort on the author's part to paint a picture of the gypsy culture, which I, admittedly, don't know anything about. But Lisa Kleypas seemed to have done a lot of research herself, sprinkling Romany words, stories, and beliefs throughout so as to make Cam seem like a very convincing character, at least to me. I'm referring instead to what it must have meant to be a gypsy in Victorian England, and particularly one who is such a prominent figure in English society. (Cam is a very successful businessman.) While the author tries to address Cam's straddling of two worlds and the conflicts inherent in this juggling act, such a struggle seems only incidental within the larger scope of the story itself, and the resolution a bit too pat and swift. I think this story was beautifully written, the characters engaging, the premise new, but also there seemed to be so much untapped potential.
Also, I came away from this book with my favorite aspect being the Hathaway family itself (Amelia is the second eldest among four other siblings). It was such a relief to be introduced to the Hathaways after suffering through a certain alphabetetically inclined family that shall remain nameless, in comparison with whose stilted, supposedly humorous banter and awkward attempts at affectionate sarcasm the Hathaways emerge as refreshingly real, neither annoyingly perfect nor overly angsty. While this achievement is by no means a bad thing, in a romance, the relationship between the hero and heroine should obviously be the thing to stick out most in one's mind. Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed Mine Till Midnight and can't wait to read the sequel.
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LibraryThing member blingtastic
1st book in the series....Great story; dark hero and responsible/strong heroine; Theres more characters to love, and it gives the story more depth. You find yourself more involved in the story, and more involved in the family as a whole, which I find very refreshing.
LibraryThing member RogueBelle
Absolutely delightful. I'm so thrilled Cam got a book! I've been madly in love with him ever since he stole that kiss from Daisy. ;) This book was wonderfully passionate and utterly enchanting. Kleypas has once again proved herself a master -- Mine Till Midnight is a superb historical romance.
LibraryThing member amf0001
I wanted to like this more. I had read the 3 contemp Kleypas novels and enjoyed all of them and decided to try her historicals once more. This calls itself the start of a new series but has characters from another seires in it. It just didn't pull me. I would read 10 pages, put it down, read
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anotehr book, read 10 more pages and then forget about it. I dont' know why, I read loads of historical romances and I really enjoyed her contemps but somehow these historicals don't pull me in. Show Less
LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
We meet Amelia Hathaway hunting with a family friend, Merripen, for her brother Leo who, after his fiance's death, has thrown himself at drink and drugs. During the hunt she happens on Cam Rohan, a half-gypsy, who intrigues her. He also finds himself attracted to her and over the next few months
There were bits that wrankled in the story and occasionally I wondered if the independent minded Amelia was going to have a good relationship with Cam without losing a lot of her character, still a fun read.
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finds himself becoming more and more attracted. His heritage may stand in the way of their relationship though.There were bits that wrankled in the story and occasionally I wondered if the independent minded Amelia was going to have a good relationship with Cam without losing a lot of her character, still a fun read.
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LibraryThing member Wombat
Lady Wombat says:
Better writing than the Wallflowers books, and a strong set of interesting and flawed characters, but a contrived ending and a penchant for telling rather than showing make Kleypas's series less compelling than it well could have been.
Better writing than the Wallflowers books, and a strong set of interesting and flawed characters, but a contrived ending and a penchant for telling rather than showing make Kleypas's series less compelling than it well could have been.
LibraryThing member hbos0527
Cam Rohan and Amelia Hathaway's story. Very sweet and very passionate. Cam decides to leave Jenners club and ends up rescuing the Hathaway family.
LibraryThing member Anniik
Now let me start by saying I'm a big fan of historical romances. They're kind of my guilty pleasure. I'm also not usually very critical of them - I've read and enjoyed some that I know were objectively pretty awful.
But this one...this one really takes the cake.
This book was downright awful. It had
A friend recommended this series to me, and I'm going to keep going for her because she warned me the first book was awful, but god, this was bad.
But this one...this one really takes the cake.
This book was downright awful. It had
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absolutely no chemistry between the main characters, absolutely no plot, and the characters were stupid. Amelia had no personality, and Cam was almost completely defined by his race. *yawn*A friend recommended this series to me, and I'm going to keep going for her because she warned me the first book was awful, but god, this was bad.
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LibraryThing member PortM
This was an amusing read. Well written and with more interesting characters than you usually find in a romance novel.
LibraryThing member LadyIsis
Ms. Kleypas is one of my favoirte historical authors. Her books are fun and show a side of the Regency Era most books don't go into. Most of her books are not written with Dukes and Earls as the Heroes but more the upper Middle Class at the time. This story is full of quirky characters, a haunting,
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gypsies, and life when it was simpler. This is a quick read and it has some turns that had me wondering if the hero and heroine were ever going to get together. This book is also steamier than some of Ms. Kleypas' earlier works, which is a plus in my mind. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this series. Show Less
LibraryThing member elizabeth2
I loved this book! It was my first book to read by Lisa Kleypas and I really wish she would write more historical romance books.
LibraryThing member megan_harnett
This book was picked for me to read from the group Romance Reading for the Pick-it for Me Challenge. I love this book! It is a period piece but it is also a romance novel. Two of my favorite genres joined together. I read the book in one day! I couln't put it down it was that enjoyable. I highly
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LibraryThing member Jaguar897
This is the first in the series of the Hathaway Family. The Hathaway’s are a lively, unconventional family.
This one is the story of Amelia, the oldest girl in the family of 5. After the tragic demise of their parents Amelia is left shouldering the responsibility of being head of the family. This
with Cam Rohan, a sexy gypsy.
I absolutely love this family. Their interactions and comedic timing lead to a light and fun read. I actually read the second one, Seduce Me at Sunrise, before reading the first. The second one remains my favorite, but I love the setting up of the story that occurs in the first.
This one is the story of Amelia, the oldest girl in the family of 5. After the tragic demise of their parents Amelia is left shouldering the responsibility of being head of the family. This
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includes trying to save her older brother, Leo, from himself. In her quest to help Leo, Amelia finds lovewith Cam Rohan, a sexy gypsy.
I absolutely love this family. Their interactions and comedic timing lead to a light and fun read. I actually read the second one, Seduce Me at Sunrise, before reading the first. The second one remains my favorite, but I love the setting up of the story that occurs in the first.
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LibraryThing member bookwormdreams
Another great historical romance by Lisa Kleypas. Yeah, it is a cliche and we all know happy ending is inevitable for main characters, but it's fun to read. I loved the Hathaways family, they are so odd, unusual and funny and I can not wait to meet them again.
LibraryThing member tivonut
I want to give it a 3 1/2 but it was entertaining throughout and didn't have any glaring piss me off moments, so I bumped it up instead of down.
It was sweet. The family is quirky and it was fun to meet them. There are some real mystical moment or very coincidental... rings that don't come off, man
It was sweet. The family is quirky and it was fun to meet them. There are some real mystical moment or very coincidental... rings that don't come off, man
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being in the exact right place at the right time, she is his "fate", he has the luck(or curse) of fortune, etc... Cam is a 1/2 Rom 1/2 Irish who is only partially excepted by the Gadji. Luckily Amelia is one of those but she has to be convinced that he truly wants the quirkiness and problems that come with her. During this, she discovers she need someone to rely on and Cam's that someone (along with scorching sex). Show Less
LibraryThing member LadyWesley
Don't we all dream of having a hot, handsome half-Gypsy come along and solve all of our problems? No? Well you will after reading this book. My No. 1 favorite sexy romance novel of all time.
LibraryThing member Lauren2013
Mine Till Midnight
4 Stars
Entertaining but not as delighted and wowed as I wanted to be.
Even though Cam is deliciosuly yummy and an intense "hero in pursuit", and Amelia is a refreshingly realistic and down to earth heroine, I expected more from their romance.
While Cam and Amelia are both engaging
While they certainly have the steam factor in spades, Cam and Amelia's connection lacks the emotional intensity of Win and Kev's relationship (which is particularly compelling).
In terms of the plot, the ghost story is completely superficial and unnecessary, and the resolution to the minor suspense plot is anti-climactic. It also lacks follow up on the villain's comeuppance.
The secondary characters are engaging and the cameos by Evie, Lillian and their significant others are wonderful. The Hathway siblings are lovely except for Leo who annoyed the sh*t out of me.
Really looking forward to Kev and Win's story in the next book.
4 Stars
Entertaining but not as delighted and wowed as I wanted to be.
Even though Cam is deliciosuly yummy and an intense "hero in pursuit", and Amelia is a refreshingly realistic and down to earth heroine, I expected more from their romance.
While Cam and Amelia are both engaging
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as individuals and as a couple, their characters need more development. Cam's background, in particular, is not sufficiently fleshed out. While they certainly have the steam factor in spades, Cam and Amelia's connection lacks the emotional intensity of Win and Kev's relationship (which is particularly compelling).
In terms of the plot, the ghost story is completely superficial and unnecessary, and the resolution to the minor suspense plot is anti-climactic. It also lacks follow up on the villain's comeuppance.
The secondary characters are engaging and the cameos by Evie, Lillian and their significant others are wonderful. The Hathway siblings are lovely except for Leo who annoyed the sh*t out of me.
Really looking forward to Kev and Win's story in the next book.
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LibraryThing member KateBond
This series follows the Wallflowers series, and exists in the same world with the same characters. I'm kind of annoyed that it's broken up in this way.
This book features Cal, the Romani casino manager, as the leading man. There's some weird "Gypsy Magic" shit, but I think the racial issues are
This book features Cal, the Romani casino manager, as the leading man. There's some weird "Gypsy Magic" shit, but I think the racial issues are
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LibraryThing member chicklitter
It's oddly appropriate that I chose an historical romance in order to get back into the swing of things as far as reviews go. Why is that, you ask? Well, let me give you a little bit of back story.
Back in junior high and high school, when I first came to love the romance genre, I was addicted to
So since high school, I think I've read maybe five historical romances. And that's a really big maybe.
But then I kept hearing all these good things about Mine Till Midnight. Everyone over at the Smart Bitches kept talking about it. And that gorgeous cover kept catching my eye every single time I went to the bookstore. Finally, I gave in, bought it, and subsequently had a very hard time putting it down. In fact, I was almost late to church one morning because I was so deeply engrossed in this book.
The most compelling aspect of this book, for me, was the fact that the hero and heroine--Cam Rohan and Amelia Hathaway, respectively--were both unconventional historical romance protagonists. Cam is half Gypsy, half Irish, and has been living a non-Gypsy life for years. Amelia is a spinster, the second oldest of five. Both of her parents are dead, and her older brother has just inherited a title that has elevated the Hathaways to the aristocracy despite their lack of wealth. Amelia's intelligent, independent, strong-willed and outspoken. She's also the responsible one in the family, and has found herself stuck in the position of caring for her wastrel brother, a sister still frail from her bout with scarlet fever, and two teenage sisters. Merripen, their "adopted" gypsy brother, helps as much as he can.
In a desperate attempt to get her brother away from London and the tempations that dwell there (mainly whores and opium), she sells their family home and they move to the estate that comes along with the title. Little does she know the house is in serious disrepair, infested with bees (of which she's deathly afraid), and almost inhabitable. Slowly, the family begins to make the house livable.
Meanwhile, Cam is visiting friends at a nearby estate, and when the family is invited to dine with them Amelia and Cam come face to face for the second time (the first was in London, when Amelia went to the club Cam works at to retrieve her brother, and after which he kissed her). They're drawn to each other, even though Amelia (of course) resists. She's done with love, having been cheated on by her former fiance.
Event after event throws the two together, and when the Hathaways' house catches on fire, the family is invited to stay with Cam's friends nearby. Of course, being in such close proximity is more tempation than either Cam or Amelia can bear, and they begin an affair that's hot not only because of the scandal it could cause, but also because, well, it's freaking hot.
Cam and Amelia eventually fall in love, and Cam decides to settle down and embrace the "ganjo" (meaning "white") life in order to be with Amelia.
Throughout the book, the interplay between the two characters is filled with tension. The dialogue is snappy and realistic, and Cam's one of those heroes that manages to be both alpha and beta. He's strong and a bit wild, yet intelligent, intuitive and just a little vulnerable. Despite the fact that his description alone conjures the image of a very attractive man in one's mind, his personality only serves to make him even more attractive. If he were real, I have no doubt he would be considered sexy by many a woman. Amelia's very likeable and never once comes across as weak. In fact, she has a very hard time being vulnerable and leaning on anyone.
Needless to say, the characters drew me in. Even the secondary characters were fleshed out and interesting, from frail Win to stoic Merripen and their blossoming romance (I'm guessing the second Hathaway book will be their story--at least, I'm hoping it is, because I really liked Win and Merripen), to sad Leo, to Poppy to the delightful Beatrix who takes in a lizard as a pet. They're an interesting, dysfunctional family that I for one could definitely relate to (even if the time periods are completely different).
Kleypas' writing is good. Really good. It's fast-paced, packed with tension, emotion and humor, not to mention sensuality. The setting is rich, the characters fully fleshed out and interesting, and I had a really hard time putting this book down. Thus, I immediately went out and bought three more of her novels and promptly began Suddenly You.
Back in junior high and high school, when I first came to love the romance genre, I was addicted to
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historical romances. I'm talking Johanna Lindsey, Virginia Henley, Kathleen E. Woodiwess, Jude Deveraux and Christina Dodd's Governess series. I would devour historical romances like nobody's business. And then, towards the end of high school, I discovered Susan Elizabeth Phillips. I'd begun to tire of historical romances and weak heroines who fell in love with men who essentially raped them.So since high school, I think I've read maybe five historical romances. And that's a really big maybe.
But then I kept hearing all these good things about Mine Till Midnight. Everyone over at the Smart Bitches kept talking about it. And that gorgeous cover kept catching my eye every single time I went to the bookstore. Finally, I gave in, bought it, and subsequently had a very hard time putting it down. In fact, I was almost late to church one morning because I was so deeply engrossed in this book.
The most compelling aspect of this book, for me, was the fact that the hero and heroine--Cam Rohan and Amelia Hathaway, respectively--were both unconventional historical romance protagonists. Cam is half Gypsy, half Irish, and has been living a non-Gypsy life for years. Amelia is a spinster, the second oldest of five. Both of her parents are dead, and her older brother has just inherited a title that has elevated the Hathaways to the aristocracy despite their lack of wealth. Amelia's intelligent, independent, strong-willed and outspoken. She's also the responsible one in the family, and has found herself stuck in the position of caring for her wastrel brother, a sister still frail from her bout with scarlet fever, and two teenage sisters. Merripen, their "adopted" gypsy brother, helps as much as he can.
In a desperate attempt to get her brother away from London and the tempations that dwell there (mainly whores and opium), she sells their family home and they move to the estate that comes along with the title. Little does she know the house is in serious disrepair, infested with bees (of which she's deathly afraid), and almost inhabitable. Slowly, the family begins to make the house livable.
Meanwhile, Cam is visiting friends at a nearby estate, and when the family is invited to dine with them Amelia and Cam come face to face for the second time (the first was in London, when Amelia went to the club Cam works at to retrieve her brother, and after which he kissed her). They're drawn to each other, even though Amelia (of course) resists. She's done with love, having been cheated on by her former fiance.
Event after event throws the two together, and when the Hathaways' house catches on fire, the family is invited to stay with Cam's friends nearby. Of course, being in such close proximity is more tempation than either Cam or Amelia can bear, and they begin an affair that's hot not only because of the scandal it could cause, but also because, well, it's freaking hot.
Cam and Amelia eventually fall in love, and Cam decides to settle down and embrace the "ganjo" (meaning "white") life in order to be with Amelia.
Throughout the book, the interplay between the two characters is filled with tension. The dialogue is snappy and realistic, and Cam's one of those heroes that manages to be both alpha and beta. He's strong and a bit wild, yet intelligent, intuitive and just a little vulnerable. Despite the fact that his description alone conjures the image of a very attractive man in one's mind, his personality only serves to make him even more attractive. If he were real, I have no doubt he would be considered sexy by many a woman. Amelia's very likeable and never once comes across as weak. In fact, she has a very hard time being vulnerable and leaning on anyone.
Needless to say, the characters drew me in. Even the secondary characters were fleshed out and interesting, from frail Win to stoic Merripen and their blossoming romance (I'm guessing the second Hathaway book will be their story--at least, I'm hoping it is, because I really liked Win and Merripen), to sad Leo, to Poppy to the delightful Beatrix who takes in a lizard as a pet. They're an interesting, dysfunctional family that I for one could definitely relate to (even if the time periods are completely different).
Kleypas' writing is good. Really good. It's fast-paced, packed with tension, emotion and humor, not to mention sensuality. The setting is rich, the characters fully fleshed out and interesting, and I had a really hard time putting this book down. Thus, I immediately went out and bought three more of her novels and promptly began Suddenly You.
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LibraryThing member Kathy89
Didn’t like this one. Amelia Hathaway is taking caring of three younger sisters, an older brother and a surrogate adopted brother who happens to be a gypsy. Her brother should be the head of the family but he is depressed and drunk all the time because his fiancée has died. They have inherited a
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house but the brother accidently started a fire and nearly killed them. They are taken in by neighbors who are friendly with a gypsy who falls in love with Amelia. He’s rich and is going to solve all of the Hathaways problems. Show Less
Subjects
Awards
Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award (Winner — 2007)
AAR Annual Reader Poll (2008)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2007-10-02
Physical description
7.8 inches
ISBN
1615455086 / 9781615455089