  Started off well, then the story just died, 2006-01-30
From the back cover:
The brothers' bride...
Beautiful young heiress Georgina Hanover's future seemed set. After a taste of European sophistication, she was returning to her home in Ohio, to the perfect marriage. Handsome, hard-driving Peter Mulloney was all she should want in a husband--and everything her father wanted as business partner.
Then she met the man who called himself Daniel Mulloney and claimed to be Peter's brother. With his crusading journalist's pen, this man of mystery attacked Peter's wealth and power. With his stirring words, he made Georgina question what she as a woman could and should do in a world run by men. And with his searing passion, he awoke her desire as Peter never had. Georgina had to decide which brother's bride she should be...the one who offered the ideal marriage, or the one who led her to ecstasy beyond her dreams...
And my review:
This story started off well. Though I hadn't read the book preceding this one in the series (Paper Roses), this book seemed to stand perfectly well on its own. I wasn't left feeling lost at all. One thing that did bother me, though. This is a historical novel. What is the year? Not having the year that a historical is set in is a bit pet peeve of mine. Even after getting over 50 pages into this book, I couldn't be entirely certain what era it was set it. What war did the author keep referring to? I wish she'd made this clear.
Soon, I was left feeling bored. The author started this book off well. The heroine was fresh and captivating, and the hero, while not one that instantly wowed the reader, was still likeable, with a lot of potential.
But then the story just died. Daniel and Georgina didn't seem to set any sparks off on each other. They would spend lots of time in each other's company without the slightest bit of attraction that I could see. Come on, I thought this was a romance novel? Where's the heat, the excitement, the attraction, the 'oh my gosh, you are so amazing' feelings? Nope. Nothing. Nada. I felt as if I'd be more entertained watching my toilet flush.
I'm sorry to be so harsh, but everything I've tried to read by this author has disspointed me. If you're a long-time fan, then you might enjoy this. If Patricia Rice is a new author for you, I would suggest that you look elsewhere.
Another Terrific Find!, 2004-04-02
Paper Tiger is everything strong and emotional one enjoys in a book and is a terrific second in the Paper trilogy; however, it's not as captivating as the first book, Paper Roses.Georgie a.k.a. Miss Merry is a tough cookie with a big heart and Daniel is everything [attractive] masculine and together they sizzle! Their tale is of strong social reform with a heartwarming ending. Be sure to read the first book of the trilogy, Paper Roses and complete it with the last book, Paper Moon.
Daniel Mulloney's Story - Part 2 of a Fabulous Trilogy!, 2003-06-08
"Paper Tiger" is the second book in a trilogy that began with "Paper Roses." While it is not necessary to read "Paper Roses" first to enjoy this book, ("Paper Tiger" can certainly stand on its own as far as plot and characters go), it is a plus if you do so. This story of Daniel Mulloney, begins when he is a man in his mid-twenties. "Paper Roses" is the story of his adopted sister, Evie, with whom he was raised. But Daniel's boyhood and adolescence are featured prominently in the 1st novel, as are the adventures he almost always shares with his sister, and much information about the formation of his character. So, if you begin this book after reading its prequel, you feel like you are meeting an old friend and catching up on what has happened since you last heard from him. And, there is much about the character of Daniel Mulloney that is only revealed in book #1 - book #2 is more plot-driven. Daniel was raised by a nanny who was paid for her services. His family abandoned him to her care when it was discovered he was born lame. The family obviously is a wealthy one, as Daniel was brought up to live as a gentleman, in post-Civil War St. Louis, Missouri. All his bills and his education were paid for by check, from the Mulloney family lawyer to the servant. Daniel grew up hurt and somewhat embittered that he had been so carelessly discarded. And he always wondered about his parents and extended family. When the nanny dies, Daniel goes to Texas with his adopted sister, and grows to manhood, surviving numerous adventures, including blowing up a small Texas town. He is a handsome, intelligent, witty and sensitive man with an interest in journalism and the desire to finally find out about his roots. On his way to Cutlerville, Ohio, (home of the Mulloney clan), he meets a young heiress on the train. Georgina Hanover is an extroverted, mischievous and very attractive young woman, who goes after what she wants. What she does Not want is to marry her fiance, Peter Mulloney, heir to a fortune in his own right...and brother to Daniel. She would like to help Daniel start up a newspaper in Cutlerville and begin his journalistic crusade for workers' rights. The primary exploiter of workers and women in Cutlerville is Daniel's father - the one who abandoned him at birth. Go figure! This is a terrific story, but it does not compare to "Paper Roses," which is one of my favorite books. "Paper Roses" is almost epic in its scope - involving many characters and various plots, subplots and themes. "Paper Tiger" is a terrific tale, but much less complex and ambitious - and less compelling too. As always, Patricia Rice creates characters that are realistic and 3-dimensional. Her take on social reform, journalism and photography in mid-19th century America, creates an interesting environment for her characters and is also great for plot development. Her humor is ever present. I recommend this book, on its own merit...but if you can, read "Paper Flowers" first. I look forward to beginning "Paper Moon." You can't go wrong with Patricia Rice!
The Brothers Bride, 2000-03-11
This was a very entertaining and exciting book to read. I thought the characters were very interesting and that the author focused on their interaction in a way that was suspensefull. At some points in the book it was impossible to expect what was going to happen next. The relationship between Georgia Hanover and Daniel Mulloney was especially hot at times and kept my attention through the whole book. They were both very interesting and exciting characters in a topsy turvey world of family legacy and greed. The relationship was one that could impact the town they lived in as well as the families they were brought up in. There is a lot of character development and the plots and sub-plots were developed giving each of the brothers real personality,charm and pride. For Peter too much pride resulting in circumstances that would later result in his eventual demise. I enjoyed Paper Tiger enough to look into another by the same author.
Good, 1999-07-09
This was good but not quite as good as PAPER ROSES. I would have liked a story about Kyle (from _Paper Roses_) too. I think that the subject of this story was just not that interesting to me but it was done well and the characters were likable. I don't know that I would pay to have this book searched.
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