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Summary: A rich and rewarding work for romance lovers
Review: Bayou planter Jack Brussard fell in love with a prostitute. He married her, but she destroyed him with her continual string of men. Their daughter Juliette looked exactly like her deceased mother so Jack left her in a convent in France. Eight months ago, Jack killed himself. Now in 1853, Jack's solicitor informs Juliette that she inherits her father's gold wedding ring and a neglected piece of swamp land with the latter coming in two years when she turns twenty-one or now if she marries. Accompanying the solicitor is her godfather Max Hollingsworth, who has come to take Juliette home, that is his family home in Baton Rouge. Max plans to ultimately gain control of her neglected estate through the marriage of Juliette to his son Tyler. When Juliette returns to Louisiana she falls in love with Chantz Boudreaux, a mud dauber farmer who lacks the social class level expected of a Brussard. However, contrary to belief and looks, Juliette is a chip off of her dad's block willing to risk everything for love. FEVER is a rich historical romance that emphasizes the era just before the Civil War in the Bayou. The story line is loaded with tidbits, dialogue, and behavior including slave relationships perhaps befitting of the 1850s, but probably will jar sub-genre readers used to a more genteel description of the times. The secondary players add to the feel of being there, but the lead characters, in spite of numerous obstacles to a relationship between them, never rise above the fray so that the novel seems to drift between historical and romance. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: FEVER is a not-to-be missed book!
Review: From the moment Chantz and Juliette meet the sexual tension is high. The plot is fast-paced with the many secrets that are waiting to be revealed. The characters and setting came to life as I read this and I finished it within hours. Ms Sutcliffe has a way of enticing readers into wanting more, and I eagerly await her next release. I highly recommend FEVER. Romance Reviews Today
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Summary: Unbelievable situations, lack of coordination, not the best
Review: I loved all of Katherine Sutcliffe's books; however, this one leaves a lot to be desired. Our hero, Chantz Boudreaux and his lady love, Juliette Broussard are totally unbelieveable as well as the situations depicted. First off, it was never explained how Juliette happened to be floating in the river where Chantz found her. After leaving the stable where Chantz won a boxing match with Boris Wilcox, Chantz was accosted, severely beaten and his winnings stolen and nothing further ever came of that. Then Tylor, Juliette's supposed fiancee finds Juliette with Chantz and severely injures Chantz by hitting him in the temple with a rifle butt. This injury in combination with the severe beating leave Chantz in bad shape; however, he manages to go to work the next morning. Chantz Boudreau is Max Hollinsworth's bastard son and Tylor's half brother. Chantz's desire has always been for Max to acknowledge him and thus he keeps for working for Max at Holly Plantation. Juliette Broussard is the daughter of Maureen Jarod Broussard and James Broussard. Whoever marries Juliette will inherit Belle Jarod, the plantation Juliette inherited from her parents. Juliette's mother, Maureen, was a harlot, and Belle Jarod was burned when James found Max rutting with her. Juliette has spent some 15 years in a convent in France. Max is determined to obtain Belle Jarod and it's 15,000 productive sugarcane acreage. Chantz and Juliette are immediately attracted to each other. Max hates his son Tylor becaus said son is lazy, worthless and not very nice; however, considering the way Max treats Tylor it isn't any wonder. Next we have a bull gator hunt wherein Tylor pushes Chantz into the bayou after Chantz saves his miserable hide and Chantz is caught by the bull gator. He is saved by Louis, a slave and his friend. Although this 15 foot long gator bites Chantz's leg, he does not loose the leg and he does not die. Shortly afterward, Tylor finds Chantz with Juliette and beats him almost to death; however, Chantz survives this too in a relative short period of time. Add to this floods, yellow fever, etc. and you have a most unbelieveable story which really doesn't flow. Many French words are used with no English translation so that leaves the reader in the dark. Let's get back to books like Notorious Ms. Sutcliffe. This one is a loser.
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Summary: HOT & STEAMY TALE
Review: I read this right after finishing "Darkling I Listen", a 5 star triumph. I couldn't put "Fever" down, so intense and vivid it is. However, it just was not quite as good as "Darkling", so I gave it just 4 stars. Ms. Sutcliffe is one heck of a writer. As I read, I felt the heat and humidity of the deep south. She is gifted in being able to represent the cadence and colloquillisms of the slaves. But the trials and tribulations just kept piling up. The incidence of the yellow fever was almost too much; kind of an "over the top" addition to an already boiling pot. Still, I enjoyed it and darned if she doesn't write the most appealing heroes in this genre.
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Summary: HOT & STEAMY TALE
Review: I read this right after finishing "Darkling I Listen", a 5 star triumph. I couldn't put "Fever" down, so intense and vivid it is. However, it just was not quite as good as "Darkling", so I gave it just 4 stars. Ms. Sutcliffe is one heck of a writer. As I read, I felt the heat and humidity of the deep south. She is gifted in being able to represent the cadence and colloquillisms of the slaves. But the trials and tribulations just kept piling up. The incidence of the yellow fever was almost too much; kind of an "over the top" addition to an already boiling pot. Still, I enjoyed it and darned if she doesn't write the most appealing heroes in this genre.
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Summary: Fever will leave readers lukewarm
Review: I was so disappointed in this novel that I couldn't even finish it. I'm disappointed because I usually like Sutcliffe's work. Fever is simply too cliche and ridiculous. Sutcliffe doesn't present any reason why Juliette should fall in love with Chantz. They have a handful of conversations and all the sudden she'll do anything for him. This is the least of the novel's problems, however. Are readers really supposed to believe that Juliette would have such an open-minded, 21st century, politically correct viewpoint of slaves? Come-on! I can accept that she would be against slavery, but not to the extent that she berates her wealthy, white neighbor for not marrying his quadroon, slave mistress. Is she daft? Interracial marraige was against the law! Also, why in the world would Chantz refuse to marry Juliette because he feels he's being used? Hello? How is he being used when he would be getting exactly what he wants (Juliette and a nice piece of property)? What is SHE getting out of it? A good overseer? If she was really into using she would have done something smarter like marry a wealthy man to restore her plantation. However, realism is about as present in this novel as a science fiction book. It was just too stupid to finish.
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Summary: Good, old-fashioned plantation tale.
Review: Juliette Broussard grew up in a French convent. Her father sent her away when her resemblance to her wild mother became too acute. Now her father is dead, a victim of suicide, and it is time for her to come home to the wilds of Louisiana. Her guardian wants her to marry his lazy, good-for-nothing son so he can get his hands on Belle Jarrod, her ruined plantation. But she falls for the wrong son.... Chantz Boudreau is the illegitimate son of Juliette's guardian and a "mud dauber." He grew up wild with his upbringing a chip on his shoulder. His talent lies in growing cane; so he has become the overseer on his father's plantation. He is trying to save money to buy a place of his own. And when this man with a bad reputation meets the wild girl, sparks begin to fly.... There is a streak of cruelty in some of the characters that can be hard to take.
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Summary: Fabulous!!!
Review: Katherine Sutcliffe has long been a favorite of mine and with her latest offering, FEVER, I can see why she continues to be an author whose books I will always pick up. Intense and beautifully written characters, a hero to die for and an heroine who is (thank goodness!) not some simpering miss! Run, do not walk, to pick up this latest fabulous book from Ms. Sutcliffe. Bravo!!!
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Summary: A Keeper!
Review: Richly descriptive, chock full of conflict, secrets and heat, Katherine Sutcliffe's FEVER delivers. Chantz and Juliette are true soul mates, yet betrayal waits at every turn, threatening their love and lives. Their unflagging stamina in the face of one trial after another inspires. Become part of 1850s Louisiana in this beautifully written love story. Katherine keeps getting better and better.
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Summary: A Keeper!
Review: Richly descriptive, chock full of conflict, secrets and heat, Katherine Sutcliffe's FEVER delivers. Chantz and Juliette are true soul mates, yet betrayal waits at every turn, threatening their love and lives. Their unflagging stamina in the face of one trial after another inspires. Become part of 1850s Louisiana in this beautifully written love story. Katherine keeps getting better and better.
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