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A Perilous Eden
Thrilling to the end, Perilous Eden is the romantic and suspenseful story of a young woman who must overcome ghosts and prejudices of her past in order to allow herself to accept the love she has denied herself.
301 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1990
About the author
Heather Graham Pozzessere
67 books258 followersHeather Graham Pozzessere
aka Heather Graham, Shannon Drake
Heather Graham was born on March 15, 1953 and grew up in Dade County, Florida, and attended the University of South Florida at Tampa, majoring in theater arts and touring Europe and parts of Asia and Africa as part of her studies. After college, she acted in dinner theaters, modeled, waitressed, and tended bar. She married Hershey Dennis Possezzere, and after the birth of her third child, she was determined to devote her efforts to her writing: her dream. She sold her first book in 1982.
Today, this author's success is reflected not just by reader response and the over 20 million copies of her books in print, but in many other ways. In addition to being a New York Times bestselling author, Heather has received numerous awards for her novels, including over 20 trade awards from magazines such as Romantic Times and Affaire de Coeur, bestseller awards from B. Dalton, Waldenbooks, and BookRak, and several Reviewers' Choice and People's Choice awards.
Heather has appeared on Entertainment Tonight, Romantically Speaking, a TV talk show that aired nationwide on the Romance Classics cable channel, and CBS Sunday News. She has been quoted in People and USA Today, been profiled in The Nation, and featured in Good Housekeeping. Her books have been selections for the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild. She has been published across the world in more than 15 languages and has published over 70 titles, including anthologies and short stories.
Now, she had five children. Somehow, this prolific author manages to juggle it all - family, career, and marriage - while reaching a level of success to which few can aspire.
aka Heather Graham, Shannon Drake
Heather Graham was born on March 15, 1953 and grew up in Dade County, Florida, and attended the University of South Florida at Tampa, majoring in theater arts and touring Europe and parts of Asia and Africa as part of her studies. After college, she acted in dinner theaters, modeled, waitressed, and tended bar. She married Hershey Dennis Possezzere, and after the birth of her third child, she was determined to devote her efforts to her writing: her dream. She sold her first book in 1982.
Today, this author's success is reflected not just by reader response and the over 20 million copies of her books in print, but in many other ways. In addition to being a New York Times bestselling author, Heather has received numerous awards for her novels, including over 20 trade awards from magazines such as Romantic Times and Affaire de Coeur, bestseller awards from B. Dalton, Waldenbooks, and BookRak, and several Reviewers' Choice and People's Choice awards.
Heather has appeared on Entertainment Tonight, Romantically Speaking, a TV talk show that aired nationwide on the Romance Classics cable channel, and CBS Sunday News. She has been quoted in People and USA Today, been profiled in The Nation, and featured in Good Housekeeping. Her books have been selections for the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild. She has been published across the world in more than 15 languages and has published over 70 titles, including anthologies and short stories.
Now, she had five children. Somehow, this prolific author manages to juggle it all - family, career, and marriage - while reaching a level of success to which few can aspire.
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August 17, 2022
Amber
Michael
This one was a goodie!!!
It was short (less than 200 pages), unlike many of H.G's stories, but sweet and concise.
I loved the chemistry between Amber and Michael. I adored their connection, their attraction and the angst.
I also liked the mystery, the plot, the supporting characters and the whole action this book packed; it was different. The angst was there, too. Fell in love instantly with this book the moment I read the first few paragraphs. It was really gripping.
Amber and Michael fell into instant physical attraction the moment they laid eyes on each other. Something about her eyes that did not showcase any falsehood or pretense; they told only the truth. Her smile was magnificent, inviting and her questions were straight up - no coy flirtations whatsoever. She was beautiful, smart and honest. While quiet, he was splendid, striking and strong.
Fate and circumstance brought them together and they couldn't hold off their pull to each other any longer; they slept together. Unbeknownst to Amber, Michael was carrying out a secret mission. He was an under cover who was working for the US government to infiltrate the Arabs. The operation also carried some personal undertaking; he's seeking vengeance against the murder of his wife and daughter.
I very much enjoyed this book! I finished it in one gulp (a few hours). The only thing I would have loved more would be ... to make it longer ... with more twists and turns ... and angst, definitely more angst (I live for angsts!).
All in all, a truly delightful and entertaining one. You won't regret it.
Michael
This one was a goodie!!!
It was short (less than 200 pages), unlike many of H.G's stories, but sweet and concise.
I loved the chemistry between Amber and Michael. I adored their connection, their attraction and the angst.
I also liked the mystery, the plot, the supporting characters and the whole action this book packed; it was different. The angst was there, too. Fell in love instantly with this book the moment I read the first few paragraphs. It was really gripping.
Amber and Michael fell into instant physical attraction the moment they laid eyes on each other. Something about her eyes that did not showcase any falsehood or pretense; they told only the truth. Her smile was magnificent, inviting and her questions were straight up - no coy flirtations whatsoever. She was beautiful, smart and honest. While quiet, he was splendid, striking and strong.
Fate and circumstance brought them together and they couldn't hold off their pull to each other any longer; they slept together. Unbeknownst to Amber, Michael was carrying out a secret mission. He was an under cover who was working for the US government to infiltrate the Arabs. The operation also carried some personal undertaking; he's seeking vengeance against the murder of his wife and daughter.
I very much enjoyed this book! I finished it in one gulp (a few hours). The only thing I would have loved more would be ... to make it longer ... with more twists and turns ... and angst, definitely more angst (I live for angsts!).
All in all, a truly delightful and entertaining one. You won't regret it.
December 4, 2024
Entertaining international listening 🎶🔰
This kindle e-book novel is from my Kindle Unlimited account stand alone book.
She is a daughter of a man 🚹 working for the government. He is a lost person of international spy represented. The come together in a political kidnapping case.it all comes to a happy ending 😀.
I would recommend this novel and author to 👍 readers of international adventure thriller mystery novels 👍🔰. 2024 👒😀💘
As a fan of Heather Graham I enjoyed this novel.
This kindle e-book novel is from my Kindle Unlimited account stand alone book.
She is a daughter of a man 🚹 working for the government. He is a lost person of international spy represented. The come together in a political kidnapping case.it all comes to a happy ending 😀.
I would recommend this novel and author to 👍 readers of international adventure thriller mystery novels 👍🔰. 2024 👒😀💘
As a fan of Heather Graham I enjoyed this novel.
September 29, 2019
Amber Larkspur's father is ex-military and a presidential adviser. He has recruited a Russian/Austrian naturalized American/Israeli, Adam Michael Tchartoff to infiltrate the "Death Squad" and rescue 8 Americans being held. Amber gets involved when a 9th and stooge hostage is taken and she witnesses it and is also taken. Not knowing Michael is really working for the U.S., she doesn't know if she should trust him even though they'd become lovers. Eventually it all works out and he rescues them all and finally admits they need each other.
April 14, 2024
Loved Michael and Amber. He's an undercover assassin who tries to help the government take down a drug dealer, gun runner, human trafficking, worst of the worst. He tries to keep Amber out of a pre-arranged kidnapping, but she's too righteous and tries to stop it necessitating her kidnapping also so she doesn't get killed. She's too hot headed to believe Michael, but she slowly comes around because she's beginning to love him.
February 18, 2019
4 and a half stars!
I have not read a Heather Graham book in a long time and picked this one up because it had a theme I really like. Terrorists, love at first sight, hero is not who he says he is, and kidnapping made for quite an enjoyable read. I hope to read more of her books now since I liked this as much as I did.
I have not read a Heather Graham book in a long time and picked this one up because it had a theme I really like. Terrorists, love at first sight, hero is not who he says he is, and kidnapping made for quite an enjoyable read. I hope to read more of her books now since I liked this as much as I did.
April 21, 2024
1990 Book
The story is very dated. It was probably very popular 24 years ago. The lead female is really annoying and weak at times. She tries to appear sophisticated and independent but cannot carry it off. The lead male is still mourning his deceased wife and child. Women are a necessary evil because he has needs. The ending is predictable.
The story is very dated. It was probably very popular 24 years ago. The lead female is really annoying and weak at times. She tries to appear sophisticated and independent but cannot carry it off. The lead male is still mourning his deceased wife and child. Women are a necessary evil because he has needs. The ending is predictable.
November 20, 2018
Meh
I just could not care less about Amber or Michael/Adam. They didn’t spark anything romantic or sweet or even sexy. I usually love Heather Graham but this one left me cold. Oh, well every one can’t be a winner
I just could not care less about Amber or Michael/Adam. They didn’t spark anything romantic or sweet or even sexy. I usually love Heather Graham but this one left me cold. Oh, well every one can’t be a winner
November 12, 2017
really liked it, but the part where the heroine was held captive and her behavior during that time ruined the story for me!
January 13, 2019
A perilous Eden.
I truly couldn’t put the book down, and by far one of her best books. The characters were described so well and seemed to jump of the pages in action.
I truly couldn’t put the book down, and by far one of her best books. The characters were described so well and seemed to jump of the pages in action.
January 26, 2019
A PERILOUS EDEN
Good suspense thriller, kind of an edge of your seat read. Not quite what I expected, a little low on romance and high on sex. Good read, really enjoyed the ending.
Good suspense thriller, kind of an edge of your seat read. Not quite what I expected, a little low on romance and high on sex. Good read, really enjoyed the ending.
July 4, 2025
Good read
It had everything from romance to drama. It was very good and kept my interest.
I would recommend the book.
It had everything from romance to drama. It was very good and kept my interest.
I would recommend the book.
April 21, 2012
Titre vf : L'homme aux yeux de glace
April 8, 2025
Good plot! Mystery, romance & danger. Not knowing what will happen next. It was a fill in book I enjoyed
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