A long way from the country club where, feeling like an outsider, he had dared to fall in love with a beautiful blonde named meredith bancroft, and known a onceinalifetime passion and betrayal that still haunted his memory. New york times bestselling author if you like lauren willig. Here is the ad for the romance novel, whitney, my love that turned mcnaught into a superstar. Some readers didnt like it at all, while others, like kaetrin, adore it. In the glare of the media spotlight, it was a stunning takeover that overshadowed the electric chemistry between matt, once a scruffy kid from steel town indiana, and cool, sophisticated meredith bancroft. Judith mcnaught books list of books by author judith. When i think of the author, paradise, perfect, and a kingdom of dreams instantly pop into my mind as beloved favorites, yet i rarely think about my very first mcnaught, something wonderful. Judith mcnaughts once and always, something wonderful, and almost heaven duration. This is a book that will make you cry buckets, but it will also make you believe in the power of love. Order of judith mcnaught books judith mcnaught is an american author of historical and contemporary romance novels. In regency london, worldweary lord nicki du ville receives an outrageous proposal from julianna skeffington, who is. If you like jm, try in celebration of romance week, publishers weekly gave a nod to judith on their facebook page. A novel 4 the paradise series by judith mcnaught and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
It did not seem at all fair that the other girls who were fourteen, just. A must read for fiction lovers judith mcnaught has this magic of making reader fall in love with the protagonists, like i simply love matt after reading this book. Judith mcnaught, jude deveraux colorado virginia christmas stories, american. I generally try not to plug my own books here, but this was my mcnaught tribute book.
Ive enjoyed most of mcnaught s books, but paradise is my favorite. Her books read like a great romantic comedy movie plays. This book is my second favorite judith mcnaught book surpassed only by perfect, the second book in this series. Paradise by judith mcnaught booksamillion online book. Someone like you is the story of a man and a woman who fell in love, married, and divorced in their youth only to try to rebuild relationship years later. For that reason, perfect will always be my favorite, but id have to rate whitney, my love as a close second. If you like judith mcnaught, youll probably also like. A novel hardcover jan 1 2035 by judith mcnaught author 4. Books like judith mcnaught if you like judith mcnaught.
One of the novel series written by author judith mcnaught is the westmoreland saga series. I might enjoy a book for a while, but this book i remember after years. Her new york times bestselling books include historic and contemporary romances. If you like romance author judith mcnaught, youll like. The first novel of the series was published by the pocket books publishing house in the year 1989. After graduating high school, she worked for a trucking company where she. We always take suggestions from readers, so if youve read a book that.
The majority of all six historical books are set in england with both. I like the way that judith mcnaught relates the characters in this book to previous ie paradise and meredith bancroft and matthew farrell. Judith mcnaught comes close to an edith wharton edge the chicago tribune in this stylish and fastpaced classic. I dont think ive read this book 25 years, but i remember how much i loved these characters and their story.
The first judith mcnaught book i ever read was perfect. Paradise is a contemporary novel and the fourth book of judith mcnaught that i have read. In all the years that ive been reading judith mcnaught, i have yet to find an author who consistently writes comparable characters, angst and romance. Paradise book by judith mcnaught official publisher. Judith mcnaught is one of the romance authors whose books have. It consists of a total of 6 books published between the years 1989 and 1994. Personally, ive almost resigned myself to the possibility that i may reach the end of my lifespan without ever again reading anything that comes close to whitney, my love if you all find this holy grail of novels, please email me, stat. Paradise, by judith mcnaught, is a great contemporary novel thats filled with love, corporate intrigue, humor, deception and friendship. She was very much like the heroines i love in mcnaught s books spunky, witty and able to think on her feet. While i cant say that all of sandra browns books are similar to mcnaught. Ruthless corporate raider matthew farrell was poised to move in on the legendary department store empire owned by chicagos renowned bancroft family.
Ruthless corporate raider matthew farrell is poised to move in on the. A brilliantly written, triumphant tale of love lost and regained, this is judith mcnaught at the height of her craft. Paradise corporate raider matthew farrell had come a long way from the poor, scruffy kid of indianas steel mills. One of the most renowned romance writers of the 80s was judith mcnaught. Fav book i think ive read it like 5 times paradise judith mcnaught. If you like judith mcnaught, youve probably discovered there is simply no one else out there who compares. Darlene marshall recommends them equally, and taylor says that paradise is the one for her. Now available for the first time ever as an enovella, new york times bestselling author judith mcnaughts short historical romance miracleswhich ties up ends left open in the westmoreland dynasty sagais available for the first time ever as a standalone enovella. The sweetest thing, a novel that apparently changed titles and plots a dozen times was, at last, formally announced with a. New listing judith mcnaught book until you1994, hardcover first printing 5 out of 5 stars 3 product ratings 3 product ratings judith mcnaught book until you1994, hardcover first printing.
Matt and meredith endure heartbreaking loss, and eventually find joy in each other. The love story held so much emotion another connection i make to mcnaught. Funny you should ask, ive gone crazy looking and reading for authors and books that had the same effect as judith mcnaught books, which btw, i have read and reread many times. This is an honor to judith mcnaught and her thousands of fans around the world. Mcnaught always tried to help people to learn to read and write.
Born in california in 1944, romance author judith mcnaught has worked as an assistant film director, president of a trucking agency, the first female executive producer at a cbs radio station, and as public relations director for general motors, among other jobs. About eight months ago judith mcnaught, mother of the historical romance, founder of my relationship dreams, announced her first book release in twelve years. Paradise by judith mcnaught at the best online ebook storage. Some readers couldnt say enough amazing things about mcnaughts novels, while others struggle with the oldskool heroes, particularly those who rely on the all women are evil trope to. Books by judith mc naught authors like judith mc naught. Judith mcnaught is one of the romance authors whose books have been read by so many, for so many years, shes a mainstay in terms of reader bestof lists.
Maura says, the first judith mcnaught book i ever read was perfect. I loved it so much that as soon as i read the last sentence, i flipped to book back to the first page and read the whole thing again. There is an alternate cover edition for this edition of this book here. And in fact, this is reminding me how long its been since i read the duke julia london. Matt and merediths story has a familiar story line. For many years, judith mcnaughts stories were that by which i measured all. Years after falling in love, getting married, and getting divorced in their youth, a complex, charismatic man and a successful, determined woman are given a second chance at rediscovering that love and rebuilding their relationship. The romance author hasnt dropped a new book in 12 years.
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Recently i came upon a book by elizabeth hoyt, within days i have downloaded 3 more books by her, i could not put down the books,they are funny, sexual, and made me cry. Books like judith mcnaught if you like judith mcnaught, try. Before becoming a novelist, judith worked as an assistant director, for a major trucking company, as president of an employment agent, president of an executive search firm and was also the first female executive producer for a. Ive enjoyed most of mcnaughts books, but paradise is my favorite. The main characters, matt farrell and meredith bancroft, are immediately weaved into the novel with plenty of back story to give you a full picture reread. Rereading it reminded me of all the things i love about romance. Find books like paradisetender triumph from the worlds largest community of readers.
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