The story is a variation of the Scarlet Pimpernel and Zorro but with a ton of humor added. I loved this book. I have read this book many times over the years. I still get a good giggle from it every time. YOU MUST HAVE A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR to enjoy this book. The dialog, hero , heroine , plot, background characters & character development are great. There's never a dull moment and the end was absolutely hilarious.

This book had everything you need to create a good romance: a dashing hero, a beautiful heroine and, most of all...PASSION! Jude Deveraux developed Jess and Alex's personalities and motivations very convincingly, to the point where you feel as though you know them well enough to be friends by the time you finish the book. The Raider was an emotional roller coaster, and I felt all the pain and joy they did. I was so engrossed, I read it in a day. The love scenes are ample & steamy, and the plot is a good one. A fast paced book with an intricate plot that I cannot help but enjoy. The Raider has a strong (but not obnoxious) heroine who is in no way ordinary, a back story which is compelling but doesn't get in the way of the love story, and of course a wonderful hero.

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I did enjoy this book even though I was ready to through it in at times. Deveraux kept me curious - I had to find out when and how Alex's secret would be discovered. I must say that at times I was annoyed like "enough already, tell Jess the truth." As well as could she be that dense to not figure it out on her own? Even though I felt it dragged the anticipation a bit thin, I am glad I finished it - I did enjoy it. Give it a chance and I hope you will too!

This was the first book I ever read of Jude Deveraux's. I was 16 and I fell in love with it. I have reread it about 4 times since then. The banter between the two lead characters is the best part of the book. She thinks he is just a foppish dandy, little does she know.....well that would spoil it for all of you. I recommend this book, its a keeper. Jude, hurry up and write something....I'm waiting!!!!!!