A Taste of Fire

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Summary: AN INTRUIGING READ
Review: Antonie Ramirez is an orphaned white woman raised by a legendary mexican bandit, Juan Ramirez. She has been taught to best any man not only with her weapons but with her wit. The love between adopted daughter and father is extraordinary. When she was still young, she and her father met Royal Bancroft, who saves them from a bullet. Juan vows to return the favor. Years later, on his deathbed, Juan asks Antonie to help Royal defend his ranch against an unknown foe. It is up to her fulfill his vow. She is immediately attracted to Royal, but although she falls in love with him, she knows she will never be what his world demands, a lady.

Royal Bancroft, a man hardened by war but determined to live in peace on his ranch, has never forgotten the wild young Antoine. Now that she is a woman grown, he can't stop himself from wanting her. Unfortunately, she was raised by a bandit, outside of the rules of polite society. He is torn between his desire for her and his yearning for a respectable wife.

Royal and Antoine, no matter how much they try not to, surrender to their unspoken love and spark an unquenchable fire. When Antoine becomes pregnant, they marry. Their fears and doubts leads to many misunderstandings between them, but they're determined to make their marriage work. Their future is threatened, however, by an evil foe determined to destroy them both. Can Antonie and Royal survive this threat? Will they be able to finally reveal their love for one another?

A TASTE OF FIRE is a story filled with tension, suspense, passion and love. It is an interesting read that you will enjoy.

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Summary: ONE OF THE BEST
Review: I love Hannah Howell. I go to used book stores just to hunt up old books by this gifted writer. She writes the best Highland stories that are funny,romantic and erotic. Every now and then she writes a western like " A taste of fire " that kept me "hooked" all the way to the end. I have read every book that Ms. Howell has written and loved all of them. I don't understand why there aren't more raved reviews for her work. Believe me, you won't be disappointed.

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Summary: Not a love story
Review: This is the first book by HH I have read and if it is a true sample of her work it will be the last.

Although the story line was adventureous and compelling the main character, Royal was not the "man of honor" and "gentleman" the author touted him to be. This is a classic story of a man who can't commit. Royal hardly knew is own mind, let alone had the ability to make decisions that affected the lives of everyone on his ranch. I couldn't finish it because I couldn't respect such a moral and emotional coward.