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“one of my very very favorites”
chris s wrote this review Sunday, November 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was my first romance novel...EVER! Kathleen is a wonderful romance author!”
Rebecca B wrote this review Tuesday, August 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“First Historical Romance novel I ever read, and have been reading the Genre since. Love her books, easy reads, wonderful stories. Would recommend them all.”
Rita K wrote this review Saturday, August 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is the ultimate romance novel. It has many settings from England, to the Carribean. Ladies, the code word in this story is "britches" ( also known as a man's pants)and I must say that he wears them well. This story was long, but it was worth the time spent engaging in this historical romance....”
LATONYA G wrote this review Monday, March 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Shanna Trahern has lived a spoilt life in a Caribbean paradise and is the sole heiress to her father's massive fortune. Yet it is this wealth that causes a rift between the father and daughter, as Orlan Trahern desires for more. He longs for the acceptance of the aristocrats, and he means to do it through Shanna. Sensing a lack of interest in her part to marry, he gives her an ultimatum - either to find herself a titled husband in a year, or face marrying any man of his choice. And so, wanting to outwit her father, she strikes a deal with Ruark Beauchamp, from an aristocratic family in London, a man convicted of murder and condemned to hang, and who will serve Shanna's purpose well.
Michelle wrote this review Saturday, February 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
When Ruark hears her case, he was elated - for Shanna's beauty so blinded him that any chance to be with her was worth the hanging. He agrees to her request in the condition that they spend their wedding night together and consummate their marriage.
And so a deal was struck but shortly after their wedding vows were made, Shanna breaks her promise and Ruark vows that should fate be kind enough to let him live, he will seek her out and carry their bargain through.
Once again, Kathleen Woodiwiss proves her talent for superb storytelling, showing her ability to breathe life into her characters and ability to captivate the readers with her vivid descriptions of each scene, thus transporting us to another time. But I must say that I felt she got a little carried away with Shanna, as the novel is too lengthy.
The plot is good and I absolutely loved Ruark but I found it hard to relate to Shanna in the beginning, as she seemed so spoilt and selfish and undeserving of Ruark, who is patient, charming and funny. I was trying hard to put it down to the fact that she lacked a mother's guidance and was spoilt by her father, but I still struggled to convince myself. That's why I was really glad when she finally matures towards the end and redeems herself.
This is the fourth book of hers that I have read and as much as I enjoyed reading this, I didn't find it hard to put down unlike The Flame and The Flower, The Wolf and the Dove and A Rose in Winter and found myself skipping a lot of pages.”
“Shanna was regarded as the Ice Queen. Never did she knew that it will take a colonial to warm her heart.
Beng G wrote this review Thursday, January 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
A prisoner condemned to death, Ruark, crossed seas and accepted the life of a bondslave to collect a bargain not fully met.
This love story is entertaining and the mystery is very intriguing. I've read and reread this since I was 15, but I never got tired of it. I collected all KW's book because of this.”
“The first romance novel I read. I was all of 13 and forever after addicted to the genre:)”
Cecilia R wrote this review Monday, September 22 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“My first real "romance" book. LOL! Read this when I was probably 20 and I was hooked on Woodiwiss. I've read all of her books countless times. "Ashes in the Wind" is still my fav but this is a close 2nd!”
Vaile P wrote this review Friday, September 19 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“My best friend referred me to this book, and what a catch! Shanna is smoking hott reading material from the first chapter on through! I can't get enough!”
Kim Sokye! wrote this review Thursday, July 24 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
