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Magic Embrace
ENCHANTED BY A LIAR
When the infamous pirate Black Garrett learned his brother had been murdered because of a flirtatious chit, the surly rogue swore revenge. Tracking down the worthless wench, Garrett stole her aboard his vessel, planning to ruin her reputation and use her brutally. But as the enraged male rudely kissed her lips and roughly felt her curves, he was transfor...more
When the infamous pirate Black Garrett learned his brother had been murdered because of a flirtatious chit, the surly rogue swore revenge. Tracking down the worthless wench, Garrett stole her aboard his vessel, planning to ruin her reputation and use her brutally. But as the enraged male rudely kissed her lips and roughly felt her curves, he was transfor...more
Paperback, 448 pages
Published
July 1st 1989
by Zebra
(first published June 1st 1989)
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Bad pirate dude(Black Garrett) kidnaps the treacherous woman he believed caused the death of his brother. Pirate dude wants revenge! But woman is really young innocent virgin (Juliet Stoddard) and it is her evil cousin who is to blame.
A typical bodice ripper from the 80s. But I like bodice rippers :) Very un-PC.
A typical bodice ripper from the 80s. But I like bodice rippers :) Very un-PC.
This is the second book that I have read by this author and she has a nice writing style, albeit that this is not a perfect book.
The heroine, Juliet, lives with her brutal uncle and spoilt cousin. The uncle physically abuses Juliet and whips her regularly and has permanently disfigured her hand. She lives in a world of silence and fear. It becomes clear that the spoilt cousin Clarissa is also abused by her father but in a different way.
Clarissa has an affair and is caught by her father, who th...more
The heroine, Juliet, lives with her brutal uncle and spoilt cousin. The uncle physically abuses Juliet and whips her regularly and has permanently disfigured her hand. She lives in a world of silence and fear. It becomes clear that the spoilt cousin Clarissa is also abused by her father but in a different way.
Clarissa has an affair and is caught by her father, who th...more
With all the good review I've read, I'm beginning to think I may have picked up a defective copy.
Contrary to reviews (from here & other sites), I didn't find this to be well written at all. There seemed to be endless dialogue & the majority of the book failed to set the scene. Most of the time I would become confused about how much time had past & where the scene took place. It was like the characters were in a room talking. Then paragraphs were devoted to one of the characters thoug...more
Contrary to reviews (from here & other sites), I didn't find this to be well written at all. There seemed to be endless dialogue & the majority of the book failed to set the scene. Most of the time I would become confused about how much time had past & where the scene took place. It was like the characters were in a room talking. Then paragraphs were devoted to one of the characters thoug...more
Jun 04, 2012
Mermarie
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Shelves:
zebra-bodiceripper,
zebra-author-watch,
wish-list,
zebra,
zebra-kindle,
cover-fail,
fantasy,
incest,
castration
How do I rate this book? Hmm, good question. In the beginning, I was transfixed. Hypnotized, I could barely put the book for the first 150 pages of WTF?? The book picks you up immediately! So, fast and loose review, whilst it's all in my mind stewing about....
I was captivated by the heroine's tortured innocence, and it was quite believable. She was beyond naive, until its ignorantly damaged veil hung over her. I commiserated with her, I was willing to participate patiently in the revival of a gi...more
I was captivated by the heroine's tortured innocence, and it was quite believable. She was beyond naive, until its ignorantly damaged veil hung over her. I commiserated with her, I was willing to participate patiently in the revival of a gi...more
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Spies, Pirates, Magic and a Heroine you will love!
Set in 1805, this is the story of Juliet Stoddard, a 17-year-old innocent who, as a young orphan, is sent from France to England to live with her cruel and twisted uncle. To pay back her mother who he despised as a loose woman (she wasn't), he kept Juliet isolated and beat her for any little thing. She was not even permitted to befriend her cousin, Clarissa, the uncle's daughter, who was living in the same house. Clarissa hates her father and liv...more
Set in 1805, this is the story of Juliet Stoddard, a 17-year-old innocent who, as a young orphan, is sent from France to England to live with her cruel and twisted uncle. To pay back her mother who he despised as a loose woman (she wasn't), he kept Juliet isolated and beat her for any little thing. She was not even permitted to befriend her cousin, Clarissa, the uncle's daughter, who was living in the same house. Clarissa hates her father and liv...more
I really like this author. I first became aware of Ms. Horsman when I stumbled across her book Virgin Star in a secondhand store. It had a horrid pink and turquoise cover with a classic Fabio bodice ripper cover, and it ended up being one of my favorite books of all time. I liked this one ALMOST as much. I'm actually giving this book 4.5 stars...just took half a star away because the pacing dragged at a couple points and then the book seemed to end a little abruptly. But still...ALMOST five star...more
I absolutely LOVED this book. There was so many good parts to the story. I Loved it so much, that I ran to 3 different UBS's looking for more of Jennifer's books even knowing one was on the way in the mail. No luck at the UBS's. I think when people do get their hands on these books, they keep them. They are also harder to find because they are older. I ended up ordering 4 of them at PBS and figured I just had to wait. Lucky me, when the mail man came, Crimson Rapture was in the mail so now I can...more
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3*
I did like it , blocking out the forced sex scenes of course.But this is my first bodice ripper and I`ve read many reviews and guess this is why they are bodice rippers.
I think Tonali(his cat)made the book worth reading-loved the end when she tried to put the ribbon on him and he batted her hand and sneered at her,then wound it around her and tied it making her the hero`s present....
I did like it , blocking out the forced sex scenes of course.But this is my first bodice ripper and I`ve read many reviews and guess this is why they are bodice rippers.
I think Tonali(his cat)made the book worth reading-loved the end when she tried to put the ribbon on him and he batted her hand and sneered at her,then wound it around her and tied it making her the hero`s present....
This book was amazing. I was up to straight nights not able to put it down. It was the first romance novel that brought my to tears. Probably my favorite book read thus far.
This book changed my life! LOL! I realized how much I loved erotica and wanted to write it. I've been writing it ever since.
i really enjoyed this book, i like all of jennifers books as the plots and settings are so different.
warning: starts with a rape. mistaken identity. revenge. terrible premise.
Was an okay read. Old bodice ripper to start. Had trouble with the magic being used in story. I am not into that element. Then using it on the h was not good, either. I didn't care for the h saving the H at the end. Seemed too much for her character thoughout the book of simple, shy and naive. I did like the fact that the H figured things out quickly and started trying to make up for all that he did to her and all that had been done to her in her life. Will keep this book on my shelf for a re-re...more
One of the best endings ever!!
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