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Title: Not one of her best
Review: Anne Stuart can weave a wonderful tale, whether it's a contemporary or an historical. But Heart's Ease is an early Stuart that misses on a lot of levels. There are so many you've-gotta-be-kidding moments, when serious misunderstandings could easily and quickly be righted with a simple explanation. But that doesn't happen with this hero and heroine -- each decides he (or she) isn't going to make the attempt because, obviously, the other person wouldn't listen to facts. I also find it hard to believe that a research scientist would not attempt to defend herself against allegations that she had falsified test results, a claim that, if true, would end her career. It was also unsettling how these two almost-strangers, who hated one another, kept coming together physically. If you want to see how far Ms. Stuart has come since this early work - and she certainly has developed into a wonderful writer - then this might be an interesting read.
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