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Storm in a Rain Barrel

anne mather

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When her guardian and only relative, Great-uncle Henry Farriday, died, Domine was rather daunted to learn that he had arranged for her to be looked after by the unknown James Mannering until she reached the age of eighteen. Still, that was only six months away, Domine consoled herself -- not knowing that they were to be the most difficult six months of her young life . . .

262 pages, Paperback

First published August 20,1971

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Format
262 pages, Paperback
Published
January 1, 1991 by John Curley \u0026 Assoc
ISBN
9780792706052
ASIN
0792706056
Language
English
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  • Domine

    Domine

    Domine is seventeen years old, slim, with glossy hair, large dark eyes and good skin....

  • James Mannering

    James Mannering

    An enigmatic writer....

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Anne Mather is the pseudonym used by Mildred Grieveson, a popular British author of over 160 romance novels. She also signed novels as Caroline Fleming and Cardine Fleming.
Mildred Grieveson began to write down stories in her childhood years. The first novel that she actually finished, Caroline (1965), was also her first book to be published. Her novel, Leopard in the Snow (1974), was developed into a 1978 film.

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Kauga
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March 26,2025
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Oh boy! It was... ok.

The Storm probably refers to the constant bickering of the women in this book. There are two men. The hero and the OM. The OM is just some guy nothing important. The hero... I was sorry for him.

Come here James! Have a hug!

I have not read about a more pitiful hero in all AM books. Heck, in all of HPs. He is supposed to be an alpha but really the poor guy is just a victim here. His mom nags. His cousin nags. His ex nags. The heroine nags. He HID IN HIS ROOM! And then later he left the house. Really, James! Have a hug, baby!

I can see him after the HEA. “Yes, darling! Coming! Got your slippers and your tea!”

The heroine Domine is petulant and annoying and an ungrateful brat and I can’t see what he sees in her. Her shinning moment: Getting angry cause he didn’t acknowledge his feelings for her, pushing him till she gets her way and they start making out and then pushing him away and slamming into the bathroom cause... she’s not that kind of girl.

Pooooor, poooor James!

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TrainXIII13
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March 26,2025
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hard to read... 2 1/2 stars, August 14, 2008

MY THOUGHTS: The beginning of the book seemed to be interesting, but it deteriorated after that. It was just hard to read for me. I noticed that most of Anne Mathers super old books written in the 70's, most of the heroines smoked. Didn't really like that. Maybe that's how it was back then. I felt the story didn't really flow. James, the hero seemed to be coming and going so I couldn't really see the attraction/love he had for Domine. Same with Domine. I just didn't see the chemistry between them. This is another one of those almost 20 years older age gap books. Oh and there is a spanking of the heroine in this book. So so book for me. Will likely not read again.
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Maese_Hambre
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March 26,2025
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I didn't get the sense that the hero and heroine truly had enough time to develop feelings for one another. The two hardly had anytime alone as the hero's mom and cousin lived with him. I did like the hero's passion for the heroine, Domine.



Reasons you may or may not like this book:

1. heroine is 17 & hero is 37. This is book number 14 of the HP series.
2. heroine and hero smoked.
3. Very witty exchanges between the hero's female relatives.
For example from page 62

"She's quite an animal," he said, stroking the mare's muzzle. 'My father use to ride her sometimes. She was his favorite."'

'I thought that was your mother!' remarked Melody tauntingly,
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L-Man
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March 26,2025
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20 years age gap Is well past my limit of tolerance times 100
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hanabusa
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March 26,2025
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Just plain and boring

This book just didn`t do it for me. It was kind of boring an it felt rushed at the end. What about the dominering mother and sweet Malenie? Skip this one, and read one of her other, older books.
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yashiwashi
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March 26,2025
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La historia entre Dominique y James me recordó a otro libro de la misma autora donde también la pareja se conoce porque H debe ser el nuevo tutor de h.

No logré conectar con los personajes, mi personaje favorito fue Lucia, fue un personaje que aportó mucho apoyo a ambos protagonistas y logró abrirles los ojos, aunque debo de admitir que no comprendo como se enamoraron James y Dominique si se veían muy poco, James siempre estaba viajando.

James fue un personaje que me gustó pero a la vez no tanto y Dominique fue un personaje que tampoco me convenció mucho.

Se llevan como 20 años de diferencia y es por esto que James no quiere corromper a Dominique pero ella está muy segura de amarlo, me gustó que al final él pudiera guiarse por sus sentimientos y no por los prejuicios que puede haber en la sociedad. Este libro fue hecho en los años 70 por lo que es comprensible que las parejas pudieran tener tanta diferencia de edad y las muchachas se casarán tan jóvenes.

“—No eres la misma chica flaca y desanimada que llegó a Grey Witches, en muy pocas semanas has cambiado; la vida en el campo y la buena comida han contribuido a mejorar tu apariencia—hizo una pausa y en voz baja añadió—: no permitas que James te haga daño.

Dominique podía haberle dicho a Melanie que su consejo llegaba tarde, James ya había empezado a hacerla sufrir.”
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wungy
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March 26,2025
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Seventeen-year-old Domine thought she was alone in the world when her guardian and only relative, Great-Uncle Henry Farriday, died; nevertheless she was a little daunted when she learned that Great-Uncle Henry had consigned her to the care of the unknown James Mannering until she was eighteen. She was no less daunted when she actually met James and went to stay with him and his mother in their home in Yorkshire. For James was only thirty-seven and a very attractive man, with what seemed like a harem of equally attractive momen vying for his attention - and it was not long before Domine found herself, very much against her will, joining their number. But in the face of all that competition, how could she imagine that he would ever see her as anything but a child?
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BorisSoad
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March 26,2025
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"Storm in a Rain Barrel" is the story of Domine and James.

Our heroine is an orphan, who grew up in a convent. She had a guardian, a great uncle who passes away, handing over his responsibilities to his illegitimate son. The hero is a handsome playwriter, who has women swooning all over him. He comes to fetch the heroine, and takes her to his ancestral home. She soon becomes a bother for his mother, a confidante to his cousin, and a bone of contention for his many admirers. But a forbidden attraction starts blooming between this guardian/ ward couple, who is separated by 20 years of experience. Will love conquer all?

This May December romance with chain smoking couple might not be for everyone, but I thoroughly enjoyed it! I think the characters were strong and likable, had lukewarm chemistry and quite a taboo relationship.

Safe..ish
3/5
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