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Summary: Adventure, seduction, and a unique twist!
Review: I've read many romances that have a strong leading female character, but these women almost always get sidetracked or overpowered by the hero. This book was a refreshing surprise because the author never lets the heroine completely lose her cool. I expected this to happen at the expense of the leading man, but was I ever wrong! Daniel is just as powerful and seductive as any other hero - the perfect companion to the strong, sassy, sexy, and independent Lynnette. And while Daniel offers an exciting power play for his heroine, it is ultimately Lynnette who settles the score! This is a must-read for anyone who likes a well-written adventure romance with strong characters and a unique twist!
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Summary: A little background about writing THE MAIDEN'S REVENGE...
Review: In the back room of a back-alley shanty in New Orleans, a fortuneteller once stared down at my palm and made this surprising pronouncement: "In a past life, you were a sailor in the time of wooden ships." Actually, it made sense. Perhaps that explains why I, a 25 year-old (then 22) New Yorker who'd never been closer to a wooden ship than a visit to the pier at South Street Seaport, chose to write my first historical romance about a female pirate swashbuckling her way across the Caribbean in the lawless early years of the eighteenth century. Such women did exist. Research showed me that among the men who roamed the pirate havens of New Providence and Tortuga, there were a few intrepid women who chose the lawless path. Most likely, I was never an Anne Bonny or a Mary Read in any previous existence, sailing fearlessly along with Calico Jack aboard his pirate sloop, but I've always felt a kinship with these bold, resourceful women and the struggles they faced. They were strong-minded, fiercely courageous, and independent in a time when most women could only dream of the kind of freedom they stole for themselves at the point of a sword. In THE MAIDEN'S REVENGE, you'll find my heroine is just such a character. Lynnette Blackthorne, once a sheltered aristocrat's daughter, is better known these days as Captain Thorne, commander of the sailing ship Maiden's Revenge, a driven leader and a woman never bested in battle. She takes what she wants and lets no man get in the way. However, she's destined to find much more than plunder when she clashes with Captain Daniel Bradley, a merchant who's every bit her match on the high seas - and in love. Captain Bradley isn't about to let some half-sized pirate wench ruin the bright start he and his partner are making with their new shipping venture. So when Thorne attacks his prized ship on its maiden voyage, taking him captive, he's determined to foil her plan to hold him for ransom. Yet Daniel soon finds that when it comes to the beautiful Lynnette, his mind is on anything but revenge. Who is this mysterious woman, and why has she chosen such a deadly profession? Daniel intends to find out, but Captain Thorne is equally resolved that he will never discover the terrible secrets of her past. Her purpose is a sacred trust: to destroy the man who brutally raped and murdered her sister. But when Daniel turns the tables on his erstwhile captor, abducting her aboard his own ship bound for London, not only is Captain Thorne in danger of breaking her vows, she's in danger of losing her heart to this man who sees so much more than the buccaneer in her. THE MAIDEN'S REVENGE is due out from St. Martin's Paperbacks in January 2000. I'd love to hear from readers! Don't forget to look out for my second historical novel, MARRYING JEZEBEL, next year.
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Summary: All Hail Hillary!
Review: It's not often that you pick up a romance and read some fine writing that's titillating and EVEN has a feminist tinge -- until now. Brava! I read on the cover that it's your first novel, and I hope for many more.
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Summary: Competent writing, good plot, well developed characters
Review: Lynette has become a pirate to avenge her younger sister, brutally raped and left to die when she was just 14. Her pirating activities, while not limited to, focused on her enemy with the intent to destroy him financially. Our hero, Daniel, is caught in the crosshairs when Lynette & her crew come across his loaded ship and take his cargo, his ship, and him for ransom.I enjoyed the book, while not a "keeper", it did help while away some time. If you enjoy a strong heroine and a pirate theme, then I recommend this book...
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Summary: Competent writing, good plot, well developed characters
Review: Lynette has become a pirate to avenge her younger sister, brutally raped and left to die when she was just 14. Her pirating activities, while not limited to, focused on her enemy with the intent to destroy him financially. Our hero, Daniel, is caught in the crosshairs when Lynette & her crew come across his loaded ship and take his cargo, his ship, and him for ransom. I enjoyed the book, while not a "keeper", it did help while away some time. If you enjoy a strong heroine and a pirate theme, then I recommend this book...
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Summary: A smart romance!
Review: Not only was this book well written, it didn't insult my intelligence. While including everything I want from a historical romance, it was funny, smart and included delightful twists on the usual pirate fantasy. Thanks!
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Summary: A smart romance!
Review: Not only was this book well written, it didn't insult my intelligence. While including everything I want from a historical romance, it was funny, smart and included delightful twists on the usual pirate fantasy. Thanks!
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Summary: ...A Fabulous Read!
Review: THE MAIDEN'S REVENGE is a fabulous read, well plotted and sexy as all get-out. I didn't think I would believe a story about a woman pirate, but Ms. Fields does such a wonderful job laying the groundwork, that I was hooked from the very first page. Exciting, entertaining and sensuous, it's a must-read.
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Summary: Romance Communications reviews THE MAIDEN'S REVENGE
Review: THE MAIDEN'S REVENGE is a superb swashbuckling romance. The dialogue is smooth and the plot in this adventure is very creative. The colorful descriptions make you feel as though you are sailing the high seas with Captain Thorne. Readers will enjoy watching the chemistry grow between Daniel and Lynnette. The scheme to hold Daniel for ransom becomes more complicated than Captain Thorne thought it would be. Ms. Fields' first romance novel is full of passion, action, and sexy encounters. THE MAIDEN'S REVENGE is a lively and entertaining story. Captain Thorne is a character who shows the reader she can be a strong leader, but she can also be very sensual when the moment is right. This story is a page-turner and a definite keeper. Cliff Leach
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Summary: An entertaining read
Review: There are a number of reasons making this a good book. It's too long to read in one sitting, but I kept wanting to try - it's not easy to put down. The author has done her homework, and the historic accuracy makes the story seem real. Most importantly, it's just plain well written. I am impressed.
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