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The Spellbinder: A Loveswept Classic Romance
#1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen weaves the unforgettable story of a man and a woman who come together under the spell of danger—and explosive desire.
Brody Devlin, a powerful stage actor, likes his life uncomplicated. That’s why he never forms attachments of any kind. But Brody doesn’t know what to make of the unique beauty and intriguing candor of the escort who shows up at his hotel room. When he discovers that she’s running from a threatening past, Brody feels an overwhelming urge to shield her—even if it means risking his own life.
When Brody takes a bullet that was intended for her, Sacha Lorian is determined to repay him. If only he would have listened to her and just walked away. But Brody is like a man possessed. He’s going to stay by Sacha’s side. He’s going to protect her. And he’s going to ignite her deepest passions.
Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from other Loveswept titles.
Brody Devlin, a powerful stage actor, likes his life uncomplicated. That’s why he never forms attachments of any kind. But Brody doesn’t know what to make of the unique beauty and intriguing candor of the escort who shows up at his hotel room. When he discovers that she’s running from a threatening past, Brody feels an overwhelming urge to shield her—even if it means risking his own life.
When Brody takes a bullet that was intended for her, Sacha Lorian is determined to repay him. If only he would have listened to her and just walked away. But Brody is like a man possessed. He’s going to stay by Sacha’s side. He’s going to protect her. And he’s going to ignite her deepest passions.
Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from other Loveswept titles.
184 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 1987
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About the author
Iris Johansen
229 books7,371 followersIris Johansen is a New York Times bestselling author. She began her writing after her children left home for college. She first achieved success in the early 1980s writing category romances. In 1991, Johansen began writing suspense historical romance novels, starting with the publication of The Wind Dancer. In 1996 Johansen switched genres, turning to crime fiction, with which she has had great success.
She lives in Georgia and is married. Her son, Roy Johansen, is an Edgar Award-winning screenwriter and novelist. Her daughter, Tamara, serves as her research assistant.
IRIS JOHANSEN is The New York Times bestselling author of Night and Day, Hide Away, Shadow Play, Your Next Breath, The Perfect Witness, Live to See Tomorrow, Silencing Eve, Hunting Eve, Taking Eve, Sleep No More, What Doesn't Kill You, Bonnie, Quinn, Eve, Chasing The Night, Eight Days to Live, Blood Game, Deadlock, Dark Summer, Pandora's Daughter, Quicksand, Killer Dreams, On The Run, and more. And with her son, Roy Johansen, she has coauthored Night Watch, The Naked Eye, Sight Unseen, Close Your Eyes, Shadow Zone, Storm Cycle, and Silent Thunder.
http://www.irisjohansen.com
She lives in Georgia and is married. Her son, Roy Johansen, is an Edgar Award-winning screenwriter and novelist. Her daughter, Tamara, serves as her research assistant.
IRIS JOHANSEN is The New York Times bestselling author of Night and Day, Hide Away, Shadow Play, Your Next Breath, The Perfect Witness, Live to See Tomorrow, Silencing Eve, Hunting Eve, Taking Eve, Sleep No More, What Doesn't Kill You, Bonnie, Quinn, Eve, Chasing The Night, Eight Days to Live, Blood Game, Deadlock, Dark Summer, Pandora's Daughter, Quicksand, Killer Dreams, On The Run, and more. And with her son, Roy Johansen, she has coauthored Night Watch, The Naked Eye, Sight Unseen, Close Your Eyes, Shadow Zone, Storm Cycle, and Silent Thunder.
http://www.irisjohansen.com
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September 19, 2016
Ok well that was interesting I think if I could stop being grossed out by the fact that she was treating herself like a whore I have to give my virginity to him to pay him for saving my life blah blah blah. And that first time he did not even look at her. Yuck it was like two animals. I did not like it all. Guess I am a traditionalist. This whole book screamed cheep and easy. And hum the tally of how much their sex meant in terms of money yuck yucky. Glad this one was a freebie.
January 23, 2014
Classic Series Romance
THE SPELLBINDER is a 1980s series romance. It is the story of Brody Devlin, an amazing actor and Sasha Lotion, a gypsy girl. Brody is a man who sees himself as shallow, a failure and selfish. Sasha is a woman who is determined to give and never take.
I absolutely love this story. Almost 30 years later, one can quibble with the lack of character development, the overly aggressive hero and the meek heroine. The series novel at the time was highly restricted in length and content. To me, none of these things matter. I love the two main characters and their love story is beautiful and I really like Johansen's language. Brody is the type of brooding character who is made better by his interactions with Washable.
Fans of her current suspense books may not like this pure romance and certainly her craft has developed in those years.
This is one of my favorite classic Johansen and I recommend that readers with an open mind give it a try.
THE SPELLBINDER is a 1980s series romance. It is the story of Brody Devlin, an amazing actor and Sasha Lotion, a gypsy girl. Brody is a man who sees himself as shallow, a failure and selfish. Sasha is a woman who is determined to give and never take.
I absolutely love this story. Almost 30 years later, one can quibble with the lack of character development, the overly aggressive hero and the meek heroine. The series novel at the time was highly restricted in length and content. To me, none of these things matter. I love the two main characters and their love story is beautiful and I really like Johansen's language. Brody is the type of brooding character who is made better by his interactions with Washable.
Fans of her current suspense books may not like this pure romance and certainly her craft has developed in those years.
This is one of my favorite classic Johansen and I recommend that readers with an open mind give it a try.
September 2, 2020
When the female acts skanky , I’m gone. Flirty yes, but he takes her with no respect, doesn’t even look at her. I guess you ask how far will you go to be with a man, and that’s past my limit. Mede the book feel low class. It did not come across, like one of her thrillers at all. The crappy junk got in the way and to in your face. 2 stars for all the great books I have read. This just wasn’t one for my taste.
September 18, 2017
"The Spellbinder" is the story of Brody and Sacha.
Brody is a famous actor, bored with his life of glamour and sex, when the stranger Sacha shows up into his life. The attraction is instantaneously, but then Sacha claims she is related to him.
My two issues with this book
- Half of the book has the h thinking she's the Hs sister and trying to convince him of the same- and the hero wanting to sleep with her
- The second half is her forcing him to sleep with her in order to repay the "non stolen" debt (you have to read the book to understand the asinine logic)
There is a suspense plot regarding the h and a evil from her past, but it's widely overshadowed by the strange relationship between the main couple.
Safe
2/5
Brody is a famous actor, bored with his life of glamour and sex, when the stranger Sacha shows up into his life. The attraction is instantaneously, but then Sacha claims she is related to him.
My two issues with this book
- Half of the book has the h thinking she's the Hs sister and trying to convince him of the same- and the hero wanting to sleep with her
- The second half is her forcing him to sleep with her in order to repay the "non stolen" debt (you have to read the book to understand the asinine logic)
There is a suspense plot regarding the h and a evil from her past, but it's widely overshadowed by the strange relationship between the main couple.
Safe
2/5
February 8, 2024
Nancy
Well, this book sure was interesting. The characters were quite different but interesting! The storyline was very intriguing, but had great romance was good! I can’t wait to read more about the other characters in the book. Thanks.
Well, this book sure was interesting. The characters were quite different but interesting! The storyline was very intriguing, but had great romance was good! I can’t wait to read more about the other characters in the book. Thanks.
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