This is joining. . His wife and her family refused to talk to him since this wasn't the first time he had left her standing at the altar. Avon requested that she change her name. Avon $6.99 (384p) ISBN 978-0-380-81297-4. This story was a nice twist to the typical historical romance novel based around London's royalty crowd. [2] She taught math at the junior high and high school level before accepting a position as a professor at the University of Miami. Sam is a great romantic hero. I didn't really like the main characters and that's a problem. Sam is a dusty Texan. Part 1: Cowboy and Englist girl stuck on the moor together in 1899. She's afraid to admit her feelings towards him and acknowledge him in public, when it's obvious he wants to court her and continue on with their relationship. DEVONSHIRE, ENGLAND, 1899. Judith Ivory Books | List of books by author Judith Ivory Judith Ivory "accidentally" acquired two degrees in mathematics, then sold her first novel in 1987 and closed up the math books for good. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published There are no discussion topics on this book yet. American author of historical romance novels. [2], Ivory has a large family, including her own brother and fifteen aunts and uncles. Splendid fun! I don't think this couple would have had a happily ever after if not for unexpected circumstances. It's not deep, it's not angsty, it just makes you smile. This story was a nice twist to the typical historical romance novel based around London's royalty crowd. A “powerfully evoked romance” (Publishers Weekly) from a RITA Award–winning author: At the turn of the 19th century, prim Lady Lydia’s stranded coach has left her lost in the endless plains of Dartmoor — with no one but rugged Texan Sam Cody to help. Berkley had a backlog of novels by other writers and were unable to schedule her book very quickly, leading to a three-year gap between the novels. They hoped that a new marketing campaign under a new name would enable her books to sell in larger quantities because bookstores did not have a preconceived notion of how many books she might be able to sell. Learn more about Judith Ivory. One of the undisputedly good things about modern scholarship is that women’s history is finally getting its due.... To see what your friends thought of this book. April 3rd 2001 Contact our support team! While she enjoyed the honors program, Ivory decided that she needed a backup plan. Though, had the hero and heroine communicated better in the second half of the book, it could've been a great historical romance. OK, close 5.0. "Judith Ivory" is the pseudonym of author Judy Cuevas (real name). [1] Unfortunately, since the mid-2000s back problems have prevented Ivory from completing her latest work in progress, a Victorian-set novel that is potentially the first in a series. It took another four years before her third book, Bliss, was published. When they are stranded together on bleak and dangerous Dartmoor, they must stay close to each other to survive. I didn't understand why Sam didn't just turn around and walk away from Lydia. Part one takes place as Sam, a cowboy from Texas at the turn of the century and Liddy, the aristocratic daughter of a viscount, are lost together on the Dartmoor in England for four days - and nights. Do they. In this novel, Sam, a rich and politically well-connected American "Cowboy" falls for Lydia, a sheltered daughter of a Viscount. Out of Stock. Liddy and Sam's coach crashed out in the middle of nowhere and they are forced to work together to stay alive and find rescue. As a bonus, I was enamored of Liddy's prowess at archery which added a new dimension to her character. Lydia was likable, but later in the book she started to drive me nuts. Fans of faster pacing might be put off by the wealth of detail she puts into certain scenes, but for me, it reminds me of Jo Goodman and Sherry Thomas in the best of ways. Judith Ivory $32.69. The elegance, warmth, wit, and emotional intensity of award-winning author Judith Ivory's superbly romantic tales are unsurpassed. So I won't get the audiobook even though I like Rosenblat. Judith Ivory "accidentally" acquired two degrees in mathematics, then sold her first novel in 1987 and closed up the math books for good. Now, in her most dazzling novel yet, she transports the reader to the ruged moors of England to celebrate a love that is daring, passionate....and most indiscreet. Turns out there were a few things about Sam they didn't know. The Indiscretion - The Indiscretion audiobook, by Judith Ivory... Lydia is a delicate British lady. The elegance, warmth, wit, and emotional intensity of award-winning author Judith Ivory's superbly romantic tales are unsurpassed. Dance. [5], "Judith Ivory: Intelligence that Shines Through", "Writer's Corner for September, 2004: Historical Romance Roundtable", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Judith_Ivory&oldid=951379740, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 16 April 2020, at 21:43. Judith Ivory $3.99 - $4.69. Listeners complained. NOOK Book (eBook) $ 5.99 ... 5.99 In Stock Overview. [1]" Ivory switched publishing houses, to Berkley, for her second novel, Black Silk. … No subplot, no mustache twisting villain, and thank the lord, no punishing kisses. I felt like that was the impetus for the heroine to finally relent and admit her feelings for the hero. Refresh and try again. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Sam and Liddy make a great pair. Judith Ivory is one of my favorite romance authors. The Indiscretion. She carried a notebook with her and would often jot down poems, essays, and short stories. Sam and Liddy make a great pair. Be the first to ask a question about The Indiscretion. What they had on the moor was special and unforgettable. Part one takes place as Sam, a cowboy from Texas at the turn of the century and Liddy, the aristocratic daughter of a viscount, are lost together on the Dartmoor in England for four days - and nights. Two vividly realized characters are thrown together in the mismatch of the century (American cowboy-adventurer versus prim English heiress), share an adventure lost on the moors, engage in razor-sharp repartee, and tumble into an inconvenient love affair punctuated by supremely erotic love scenes. Splendid fun! ‎The elegance, warmth, wit, and emotional intensity of award-winning author Judith Ivory's superbly romantic tales are unsurpassed. In her first semester at the University of Florida, Ivory's English professor invited her to join the invitational honors program based on writing ability and told her to consider a career as an author. When you have such promising characters as a successful Texas businessman/politician with a heart of a Wild West cowboy, and a daughter of an English viscount with a deeply hidden Annie Oakley’s spirit, and Judith Ivory as an author, you can almost bet the outcome would be a highly entertaining story. Detailed plot synopsis reviews of The Indiscretion; Lydia Bedford-Browne, the sheltered daughter of an English viscount, decides to travel by coach by herself across Dartmoor in southern England to attend her maid's wedding. Well narrated by Barbara Rosenblatt; I don't think I've heard her before, and she did a great job on Sam’s voice and cowboy accent. Her family is very supportive, to the point that her father has been known to buy all the copies of her latest book at a local bookstore and demand that the owner reorder. The elegance, warmth, wit, and emotional intensity of award-winning author Judith Ivory's superbly romantic tales are unsurpassed. the second does the job, The first half of this book - loved it. While this book isn't 100% devoid of them, they are (mostly) well-justified enough to not get in the way. She constantly tells him to leave the country even though. Eventually. Another winner by Ivory with an endearing hero and heroine. Her previous books had been published under her real name, Judy Cuevas. She lives in Miami, Florida. As Judith Ivory. It's shaping to be a sweet story in its own right, lighthearted and with a quirky plot. Too silly for my present mood though. 1. by on January 12, 2021. Judith Ivory $4.69 - $17.79. I immediately thought of Sam in The Indiscretion. These are some of the reasons why she is really a seasoned writer. Bliss. Anyway, I do recommend it for historical romance readers who are looking for something other than generic Regency romances. Sleeping Beauty. In this novel, Sam, a rich and politically well-connected American "Cowboy" falls for Lydia, a sheltered daughter of a Viscount. The Indiscretion By Judith Ivory - FictionDB. Yum. His ribs were sore. They develop not just an attraction, but a friendship that was fun and interesting to read, and quite romantic. I'm leery of romances that are filled with annoying tropes that distract from my enjoyment of the story itself. The children recovered, the house was rebuilt, and Ivory has gotten on with her life, but it caused a major delay in the completion of her book. Judith Ivory $4.69 - $4.99. “Any woman who can make you happy has all the information she needs to make you miserable if she wants to.”, All About Romance (AAR) Annual Reader Poll for Favorite Cabin or Road Romance (2002), Romance Readers Anonymous (RRA) Award for Best Historical Single Title Romance (2001), Power, Sister! ★★★★✩ I tried this one to fulfill a challenge and I’m thrilled to find a wonderful “new-to-me-author.” (Can you believe, even with all the romances I’ve read, I haven't read any of her work? Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read The Indiscretion. Judith Ivory is the pen name of Judy Cuevas, a best-selling HarperCollins e-books The Indiscretion Judith Ivory Do you need any help, or more information? His mouth was cut. Bliss. Title: The Indiscretion Author(s): Judith Ivory ISBN: 0-380-81296-7 / 978-0-380-81296-7 (USA edition) Publisher: Avon Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA Amazon AU Or call 1-800-MY-APPLE. You submitted the following rating and review. As a child, Judith Ivory liked to gather the other neighborhood children together and tell them stories. Sam is a dusty Texan. There's something timeless in Judith Ivory's books that transcends the genre and publishing period of her work. But reality steps in when they are found and so begins Part Two of the book when Liddy finds our who Sam really is, and that he's not just some nobody cow poke from America. Judith Ivory Booklist Judith Ivory Message Board. As with a lot of this author's books, she has very developed back stories for her characters that get gradually revealed as the book progresses. 3.5/5 Indiscretion isn't Judith Ivory's best work. Once they are rescued the book goes downhill. The bleak moor is still vivid after several years. eBook Details. This was a very nice book, though not as good as Beast IMO, basically because the heroine was way too cold for the most part of the second half. 2003 More ways to shop: Find an Apple Store or other retailer near you. I've read this book, the first part of this book is perfect. Sold by cgrooms123 100.0% Positive feedback Contact seller. One of Ivory's aunts likes to attend her book signings and tell passersby that Ivory is the best writer alive. His sexual passion is just as raw, which I certainly enjoyed reading. ‎Preview and download books by Judith Ivory, including Untie My Heart, Beast and many more. I found the second part of the book sad, frustrating, heartbreaking - and hard to put down. Search Button. In 1992, within a four-month span Ivory's children fell ill with collapsed lungs, her husband filed for divorce, and their home was hit by Hurricane Andrew. See all books authored by Judith Ivory, including The Proposition, and Untie My Heart, and more on ThriftBooks.com. His eye was swollen. S am Cody wasn't usually a hard-drinking man, but today was an exception. The Indiscretion has everything. Sleeping Beauty. Lydia is a modern woman in a non-modern time. [3], She has been awarded the Romance Writers of America RITA Award and the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award. Judith Ivory‘s Victorian era "lady and the cowboy" story would have been a light, enjoyable read on it’s own, but the narrator, Barbara Rosenblatt, breathed life into Liddy and Sam. (Blush). This is not your usual romance novel. That first part of the book had a lot of potential, but as the story went along it just fizzled for me.