Fire and Ice

Rating:
Summary: An excellent story, but not-so-excellent writing.
Review: "Fire and Ice" tells an exciting story about love, revenge and piracy in the early nineteenth century. Ms. Hart researched the time period well, making her descriptions credible and interesting. The details about square-rigged ships are especially impressive. The story, centering around a young Irish lady and her forced marriage, was enjoyable and exciting; there are swordfights and battle scenes to complement the torrid romance between Reed and Kathleen. I loved this book. The characters are strong and the story exciting. I've already read it three times! The only thing holding back the novel is the sometimes poor writing of Ms. Hart. She tells a great story, but some of the dialogue is inappropriate. In spite of this, "Fire and Ice" is a great read. There is also a fabulous squel, "Ashes and Ecstacy" that is simply heart wrenching. I strongly recommend both books.

Rating:
Summary: A fantastic, enjoyable read that sticks with you...
Review: I first read this novel years ago, and the characters have stayed with me since that first read. I've lost the book and repurchased it three times now, to keep it in my library.

Reed and Kathleen are a terrific couple. Kathleen was a fantastic heroine - definitely not your run of the mill damsel in distress. She's so spunky and lively and interesting to follow, you'll end up loving her. LOL

I was thoroughly excited to find the sequel to this novel years later. A great escape read.

Rating:
Summary: Absolutely Amazing!
Review: This book was the first Catherine Hart novel I've ever read. She had a wonderful blend of true character development, fantasy, and romance. I was hard pressed to put the book down. I found I just couldn't concentrate on much else until I finished it! haha! If you're looking for a book that will hold your attention and captivate your imagination this is it!! Don't pass it up! It's one of those books you'll want to read again and always keep in your collection as a constant recommendation to others. Enjoy! :)