My Reckless Heart

by Jo Goodman

Book Overview

From the award-winning author of "My Steadfast Heart" comes the irresistible second novel in Jo Goodman's powerful trilogy about three brothers, separated by fate, who dare to reclaim their lost legacy.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821758438
• ISBN13: 9780821758434
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Zebra Books
• Length: 441 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Wish there were a 6 star rating!

Jo Goodman is an author to admire not only for her incredible writing talent but for her ability to weave stories thru families, countries and periods with different significance.This is just an incredible trilogy about the Thorne brothers, each more handsome, intricate and lovable than the other. Each with different stories and different geography but yet intertwined forever. Start with my steadfast heart and then read reckless heart and go on the last one as I'm doing.Believe me, you'll love them.Thanks Jo. I'm a forever fan!

The second bother

This book was excelent. Just like my Staed Fast Heart , Decker learned how to love and care. And to bring around Jonna from her lonely ways and taech her how not to be afraid of water. Parheps my summery is not the best but I a shore you that is book was wonderful and I can't wait to raed about the third borther

GREAT! I challenge anyone to read it & NOT become a fan!

Jonna Remington is one of the first historical heroines I've come across who didn't make me want to smack her. She's refreshingly, sometimes embarassingly direct, as well as smart, independent, strong, capable, stubborn, a modern day woman in many ways. Decker Thorne is irresistible, a reformed rogue and renowned thief, self-assured, and never overtly arrogant (even though he is obviously the Alpha male, he doesn't have those stereotypical Alpha male qualities). Both H & H have trouble trusting, both have real issues and insecurities that stand in the way of their happiness. Goodman's descriptions are rich but never comes off as purple prose (trust me on this, purple prose is one of the qualities that always annoyed me about historical romances); I felt the roll and pitch of the deck when Huntress was out to sea. Both characters' internal conflicts emerged as much more compelling than the external conflict (introduced by Goodman in the shady Grant Sheridan, owner of a! shipping company and Jonna's long time companion, who doesn't take very kindly to Decker Thorne stealing Jonna right from under his nose). KEEPER sums this novel nicely. It's the 1st historical in my library to earn keeper status. My only question is, WHY ISN'T EVERYONE FAMILIAR WITH JO GOODMAN'S NAME???

Wonderful-left me wanting more!

This is an excellent second book in this series. I can't wait for the third to be published!

An astounding look at a small part of history!

I have been a Jo Goodman fan for several years and have to say that "My Reckless Heart" is one of the best books I have read. I think that about each of her books, until I read the next one! I am anxiously waiting the third book, and hope she brings back Decker, Jonna, Colin and Mercedes. All the characters have such personality!