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Summary: Avoid this one
Review: When I first started reading this book, I had high expectations that this would be an enjoyable read. It was- at first, until the rape scene. During her captivity on the ship, you can clearly see signs of abuse: heavy spanking, pushing the heroine's head under the water in a tub until drowning becomes almost imminent, and another rape later on in the story. The hero's character itself was not very appealing either: has a big, overinflated ego and callous regard for other people in general, aside from his crew members. The following is a dialogue between him and another crew member: "Ahoy, Cap'n!" Harry came to stand beneath the mast, neck craned back to look at Jon (the hero) as he still worked high aloft.
"What is it?"
"About the prisoners, Cap'n. You want me to see about their ransoms while I'm ashore ordering supplies?"
"Hell, yes! The sooner we're rid of the stinking pests the better!"... As you can see, the callous dismissal here is quite unmistakable and disturbing. After reading this particular scene, I couldn't continue. However I picked up the book again the following day and tried reading the rest but stopped permanently when I reached the second rape scene. Personally, since this is one of the author's first novels, I can understand why this book is the way it is but the whole situation with this arrogant hero is unbearable. If you want real gems, go for titles like Amanda Rose, Loving Julia, Night Magic, Wild Orchids and To Love a Man. These definitely won't disappoint!- You'll want them on your bookshelves for life!
Rating:
Summary: i tried to give it zero stars but . . .
Review: You've heard of readers who after reading a book from their favorite writers say, "well, it really wasn't one of her best." Well, this reader is coming right and saying it--this was the worst! The heroine is raped not once but twice. AND the guy while apologizing for the the last rape, adds that "she" made him so angry she provoked him. C'on now. No means no. The sexual violence throughout the book was so prevalent. The fact that the girl and guy (i can't even remember their names--shows you how much I cared about the characters!) end up in love is so puzzling because there is simply no chemistry between them. Furthermore, why she fell in love with the brute is beyond me. Okay I've read a few bodice ripping novels in my time and have enjoyed the fictional male he-man in many but masculinity does not mean savagery towards women. I am a fan of Karen Robards' later works and can only say she has certainly improved. Don't waste your time on this one.
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