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Review: FAMILIAR OASIS - Caroline BurnesDESERT CAPTIVE
Amelia Corbet rushed into the desert to save her sister and wound up a captive! But not for long. First a strange black cat appeared, followed by a dark rescuer with the eyes of a hawk and a fierce embrace that stirred her deepest longings. But was Harad Dukhan's intent to save her -- or to capture Amelia for himself? The city-bred beauty was a thorn in Harad's side -- until he held her in his arms. Now he couldn't let her go. Amelia was a pawn in a deadly plot against his family. If keeping her near would save her life, this desert captive might yet become his desert bride!
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Summary: Familiar Oasis
Review: Familiar's Egyptian adventures continue in the sequel to last month's "Familiar Mirage," "Familiar Oasis." Amelia Corbet has come to Egypt after learning her sister Beth is in danger. She instantly finds herself in conflict with Harad Dukhan, who tries to warn her against rushing into a dangerous situation she doesn't understand. When Amelia is captured in the desert after coming to her sister's rescue, it is the darkly handsome Harad who comes to save her. Can Amelia resist this powerful man as danger tracks them through the desert? "Familiar Oasis" is good companion to "Familiar Mirage," the rare sequel that is just as good as the original. Readers who liked book one should like this one too. I do think anyone who hasn't read the first book should read it first, since it follows what happened in "Familiar Mirage" and the events and characters of that book are all an important part of the story. The books don't really stand on their own. They're like two parts of one whole. "Familiar Oasis" is not without flaws. Amelia and Harad seem to go from dislike to love in about a page, there are so few supporting characters the villain is far too obvious, and Familiar doesn't have much to do this time around for most of the book, which may disappoint some diehard fans of the feline detective. For the most part, he's just tagging along on Amelia and Harad's adventures. "Familiar Oasis" is still so much fun readers may not notice. It has all of Burnes's characteristic touches, with a tough, strong-willed heroine and a fast-moving, action-packed storyline. The author does a good job of placing Amelia in situations where she needs her desert rescuer without making her seem like any less of a strong woman who knows her own mind. Harad is a compelling hero, a good combination of modern businessman and desert sheikh. Interestingly enough, I found him more believable than most romance novel sheikh-types, despite the obvious fantasy elements of the plot. There's not a dull moment to be found in this larger-than-life adventure. For fun and passion under the desert sun, "Familiar Mirage" and "Familiar Oasis" can't be beat.
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Summary: Familiar Oasis
Review: Familiar's Egyptian adventures continue in the sequel to last month's "Familiar Mirage," "Familiar Oasis." Amelia Corbet has come to Egypt after learning her sister Beth is in danger. She instantly finds herself in conflict with Harad Dukhan, who tries to warn her against rushing into a dangerous situation she doesn't understand. When Amelia is captured in the desert after coming to her sister's rescue, it is the darkly handsome Harad who comes to save her. Can Amelia resist this powerful man as danger tracks them through the desert? "Familiar Oasis" is good companion to "Familiar Mirage," the rare sequel that is just as good as the original. Readers who liked book one should like this one too. I do think anyone who hasn't read the first book should read it first, since it follows what happened in "Familiar Mirage" and the events and characters of that book are all an important part of the story. The books don't really stand on their own. They're like two parts of one whole. "Familiar Oasis" is not without flaws. Amelia and Harad seem to go from dislike to love in about a page, there are so few supporting characters the villain is far too obvious, and Familiar doesn't have much to do this time around for most of the book, which may disappoint some diehard fans of the feline detective. For the most part, he's just tagging along on Amelia and Harad's adventures. "Familiar Oasis" is still so much fun readers may not notice. It has all of Burnes's characteristic touches, with a tough, strong-willed heroine and a fast-moving, action-packed storyline. The author does a good job of placing Amelia in situations where she needs her desert rescuer without making her seem like any less of a strong woman who knows her own mind. Harad is a compelling hero, a good combination of modern businessman and desert sheikh. Interestingly enough, I found him more believable than most romance novel sheikh-types, despite the obvious fantasy elements of the plot. There's not a dull moment to be found in this larger-than-life adventure. For fun and passion under the desert sun, "Familiar Mirage" and "Familiar Oasis" can't be beat.
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