Mischief | Amanda Quick | Amanda Quick's most engaging book!

Mischief | Amanda Quick | Amanda Quick's "Mischief"

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Mischief

	Mischief Amanda Quick Bantam, 1997 - 384 pages average customer review:based on 25 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Imogen Waterstone has always prided herself on being a thoroughly independent young woman, but now she needs a man of implacable will and nerves of iron. That's why she invited Matthias Marshall, infamous Earl of Colchester, to her home in Upper Strickland. Who better than the legendary explorer to help her lay the perfect trap?

Her scheme is simple, really: She plans to let it be known that when she inherited her uncle's collection of antiquities, she also inherited a map to a fabulous ancient treasure. She's sure that her enemy would risk financial ruin in pursuit of the mythical artifact. And to make doubly sure the scoundrel took the bait, she wants Colchester to pretend that he's out to seduce Imogene so that he, too, could get his hands on her map.

Yet in all of her plotting, Imogene never anticipates Colchester's violent reaction to her request or her own electrifying reaction to him. Neither does she expect that a malevolent threat would emerge from the labyrinth of London--sinister enough to endanger her and Colchester's lives.

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Amanda Quick's most engaging book!

I'm an avid Amanda Quick reader and usually can finish her books in two days while still functioning in life and doing the usual mundane day-to-day things. Such was not the case with _Mischief_, I absolutely *could not* put this book down -- I finished it in one day. Not only are the characters amazing, the plot moved along at such a wonderfully fast pace that I didn't even realize time was passing. I became absorbed in the story -- it was like I was watching a movie. The characters and scenery are so vivid that I felt like I was part of the story. It was as if I was peering over the shoulders of the main characters and experiencing the action right along with them.

As always, Ms. Quick created characters that are captivating and dazzling. Matthias is dangerous, dark and mysterious. There is an air about him that is fascinating. He is the very picture of a heart-stopping hero. Imogen is charmingly clumsy. She is headstrong and unconcerned what Society thinks. Watching these two together was not only enchanting but intoxicating. They have an outstanding chemistry that bursts into life whenever they're together. I loved the way that Imogen always insisted upon leading whenever they danced and how it amused and frustrated Matthias. Also, Imogen's insistence that Matthias has delicate sensibilities is extremely funny!

Unlike most readers, I had no problem with the talk of ancient Zamar. I saw it for what it was -- a plot device designed to move the story along and give the main characters something in common. I found lost Zamar quite interesting and bewitching and adored the added depth it gave to Matthias and Imogen's relationship. The very last scene will touch your heart and bring tears to your eyes!

_Mischief_ was an outstanding experience and I highly recommend this book for either the long-time Amanda Quick fan or the first-time reader. _Mischief_ is a choice example of what Amanda Quick does so well.

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Amanda Quick's "Mischief"

I have read every thing that Jayne A. Krentz has written as Amanda Quick. I always am on Amazon's preorder for her books. I read for pleasure since I am 75 years young and work at home, therefore, have times when I must be at the computer but not busy so I read. This is a silly story, however since I read for pleasure, have enjoyed it every time that I have re-read it. Yes, re-read. I have read everyone of her books once, most twice. AND never fail to enjoy . Every time I read, I find some little quirky nuance that makes me laugh out loud. I loved both Imogen and Cold-hearted Colchester and could almost feel the sizzle between them as I read. I whole heartedly recommend for a fast, funny read

ShirleyMischief

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QUICK GETS BETTER

In this book Ms.Quick truly shines. This has got to be one of her better book. Although some parts were boring it really flowed nicer than some of her other ones. I really enjoyed the hero and herione they were very sweet together.

Mischief versus Deceptions

I had read one Amanda Quick story which was Deceptions and I enjoyed it so I thought I would get another to read.I might have been unfortunate to find the only other book in her collection which was almost the same story.
The heroines had the same*blue stocking* personalities,both raised by unconventional people.Both had written articles on antiquities and did not care for their reputations.Cold blooded Colchester is almost the same character as the the hero in Deceptions who lacks the Flamecrest fire.Both heroines talk about emotion and passion with logic and not feeling.
Both books have ancient languages that need to be translated.Plus a focus on ancient matriomonial customs ,,,,,,,I started to really wonder if this was the same book.There are also a pair of lesbian lovers thrown in to the equation which has turned up yet again in a third book by the same author, (Seduction).By now I was wondering if I was reading the same story.The heroes both have mortal enemies who can be persuaded to become amenable.The heroine is being pursued for her ancient treasure in both books.Overall I found 25 similarities between the two books,by that point I gave up counting.Reading Mischief on it's own would be best.

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This is first Amanda Quick book and I was hooked at first. Later, the story got boring. Perhaps, I don't know enough about "Zamarian" society and don't plan find out more info. I thought the mystery and intrigue are there, but romance is absent. About 2/3 of the book it's apparent who the villian is, but the characters are clueless until the end. Surprising- because the hero/heroine are supposed to be intellectuals.

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