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Christie's Rapture
PUNISHING KISSES
When he saw honey-haired, emerald-eyed Christie in his captain's cabin, Garrett Randall couldn't deny himself the sensuous young woman. Whether she was willing or not, he was a man who always got what he wanted.... Embracing her in his steely grip, he swept the enticing wench in a storm of passion that raged all the night long...
SEARING CARESSES
The wild-spirited beauty despised the womanizing scoundrel who robbed her of her innocence and kidnapped her from her home. She swore her revenge and plotted her flight from the ruthless, arrogant man.... But the moment he touched her, her dreams of escape melted into fantasies of forever drowning in his love.
When he saw honey-haired, emerald-eyed Christie in his captain's cabin, Garrett Randall couldn't deny himself the sensuous young woman. Whether she was willing or not, he was a man who always got what he wanted.... Embracing her in his steely grip, he swept the enticing wench in a storm of passion that raged all the night long...
SEARING CARESSES
The wild-spirited beauty despised the womanizing scoundrel who robbed her of her innocence and kidnapped her from her home. She swore her revenge and plotted her flight from the ruthless, arrogant man.... But the moment he touched her, her dreams of escape melted into fantasies of forever drowning in his love.
526 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 1982
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Veronica Sattler
16 books8 followersVeronica Sattler is the best-selling author of nine historical romances and two contemporaries. A native of New Jersey with an MA in English Literature from Rutgers University, Veronica lives in rural Pennsylvania with her daughter, Alyssa, two sassy cats and an Irish Wolfhound that weighs more than she does. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, Novelists, Inc. and the Writers Union.
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December 14, 2017
This review is of “Christie’s Rapture” by Veronica Sattler.
The book begins in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1770, and it’s not a happy beginning for the Randall brothers, Jesse and his older brother Garrett, the hero of the book. When the brothers return from a hunting trip, they find their parents, Jeremy and Marianne, dead, and their home torched. Garrett makes it a point then, to find his parents killers.
Fast forward 20 years. In Virginia Colony, Garrett has come to buy horses for his horse breeding business from the Trevellyan family, who are in the same business. The first member of the family he meets is the daughter, Christianna Marcy, hereafter known as Christie, the titular character and the heroine of the book. Christie lives with her father, Charles, and one of his sisters, Christie’s aunt, Celia. (Charles’ wife and Christie’s mother, Jennifer, died giving birth to Christie). Sparks fly immediately between Christie and Garrett.
After sneaking onto Garrett’s ship, Christie and Garrett have sex and later get married while in New York, where Garrett is traveling to follow a lead on his parents’ deaths. Problems arise for the couple, however, due to their pride and a series of misunderstandings. These issues are resolved, mostly, and Christie and Garrett reunite for the birth of their son, Adam.
For a long time, they are a happy couple. Their happiness is threatened, however, as they discover the identity of Garrett’s parents’ killer and the person who is helping them now. Once these identities are revealed, a confrontation occurs, leading to the death of one and the serious injury to the other. Christie and Garrett reunite, and have their Happily Ever After.
Upside: For the most part, Christie and Garrett are both strong characters. It becomes clear that the love they have for each other is strong and passionate.
Downside: Despite the book being 526 pages, Ms. Sattler’s writing of Christie and Garrett lacks depth. The first sexual encounter between them can best be described as dubious consent. Later, Garrett hits Christie in a fit of anger.Ms. Sattler uses a lot of 1980's-when this book was published-tropes, such as misunderstanding and a lack of communication-to create drama between Christie and Garrett. Some storylines-such as Garrett being a former soldier-feel like throw-ins and are not truly developed.
Sex: There are a lot of love scenes, with most focused on the feelings of the act, as opposed to body part descriptions.
Violence: In addition to Garrett’s assault on Christie, there are scenes of sexual assault, assault and battery, and killing. Some of the scenes are mildly graphic.
Bottom Line: “Christie’s Rapture” is a good book, but various things keep it from the “great” category.
The book begins in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1770, and it’s not a happy beginning for the Randall brothers, Jesse and his older brother Garrett, the hero of the book. When the brothers return from a hunting trip, they find their parents, Jeremy and Marianne, dead, and their home torched. Garrett makes it a point then, to find his parents killers.
Fast forward 20 years. In Virginia Colony, Garrett has come to buy horses for his horse breeding business from the Trevellyan family, who are in the same business. The first member of the family he meets is the daughter, Christianna Marcy, hereafter known as Christie, the titular character and the heroine of the book. Christie lives with her father, Charles, and one of his sisters, Christie’s aunt, Celia. (Charles’ wife and Christie’s mother, Jennifer, died giving birth to Christie). Sparks fly immediately between Christie and Garrett.
After sneaking onto Garrett’s ship, Christie and Garrett have sex and later get married while in New York, where Garrett is traveling to follow a lead on his parents’ deaths. Problems arise for the couple, however, due to their pride and a series of misunderstandings. These issues are resolved, mostly, and Christie and Garrett reunite for the birth of their son, Adam.
For a long time, they are a happy couple. Their happiness is threatened, however, as they discover the identity of Garrett’s parents’ killer and the person who is helping them now. Once these identities are revealed, a confrontation occurs, leading to the death of one and the serious injury to the other. Christie and Garrett reunite, and have their Happily Ever After.
Upside: For the most part, Christie and Garrett are both strong characters. It becomes clear that the love they have for each other is strong and passionate.
Downside: Despite the book being 526 pages, Ms. Sattler’s writing of Christie and Garrett lacks depth. The first sexual encounter between them can best be described as dubious consent. Later, Garrett hits Christie in a fit of anger.Ms. Sattler uses a lot of 1980's-when this book was published-tropes, such as misunderstanding and a lack of communication-to create drama between Christie and Garrett. Some storylines-such as Garrett being a former soldier-feel like throw-ins and are not truly developed.
Sex: There are a lot of love scenes, with most focused on the feelings of the act, as opposed to body part descriptions.
Violence: In addition to Garrett’s assault on Christie, there are scenes of sexual assault, assault and battery, and killing. Some of the scenes are mildly graphic.
Bottom Line: “Christie’s Rapture” is a good book, but various things keep it from the “great” category.
July 20, 2022
Just ok,plot is very simple no major drama.
June 25, 2013
I really give this story a 2 1/2 stars. It was a bit too dramatic for my taste. What I mean by dramatic is that the situations were exaggerated to the point where it was not realistic. Overall, the story line was a bit different than the usual.
April 11, 2015
This author is not a good storyteller.Bland,simple boring writing...
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