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Season of Storm
She had always been a fighter
But being kidnapped by the dark powerful stranger completely terrified Shulamith St. John, heir apparent to her father’s giant lumber business.
Then, on the peaceful British Columbia island where he brought her, everything changed. She discovered her abductor was Johnny Winterhawk, well-known architect and native leader–an intensely caring man who created–and answered–a neeed in her like no one else. Their deep passion shook her, body and soul
In the recurring nightmare of her situation Shulamith trusted this man implicitly, and that was the most terrifying thing of all ….
But being kidnapped by the dark powerful stranger completely terrified Shulamith St. John, heir apparent to her father’s giant lumber business.
Then, on the peaceful British Columbia island where he brought her, everything changed. She discovered her abductor was Johnny Winterhawk, well-known architect and native leader–an intensely caring man who created–and answered–a neeed in her like no one else. Their deep passion shook her, body and soul
In the recurring nightmare of her situation Shulamith trusted this man implicitly, and that was the most terrifying thing of all ….
379 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1983
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Alexandra Sellers
167 books58 followersA writer and editor for the past 30 years, Alexandra Sellers has written over two million words for print, both fiction and non-fiction, including articles, reviews, training material, brochures, websites, mini-series ‘bibles’, blurbs, obituaries, short stories, and 40 books. Her novels have been translated into more than 15 languages.
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September 5, 2009
The problem with reading category romances that are 25 years old is they are very dated. I have others that are that old or older on my keeper shelves and I read them for the remembered pleasure. If I read a new one in that vein, I'd throw it against the wall. I wanted to do that here. Shulamith St. John was kidnapped for the wrong reason and fell in love with her captor. The feeling was mutual but it wasn't that simple. Johnny Winterhawk, a famous architect, was also an Indian. (Canadian Indians had much the same problem as US Native Americans. - in 1983, Indian was the word used.) Loving Shulamith meant an end to so many dreams. They spend most of the book apart except for non-graphic sex. The best thing about the plot was the appearance of Jake and Vanessa Conrad from Fire in the Wind, a keeper of mine. When you read ephemeral books, you have to remember to read them in context.
June 30, 2013
This book was unputdownable - I read from beginning to end in one sitting, taking me to 1:30 in the morning! At first I was unsure about the premise of romance based upon a kidnapping, but Alexandra Sellers treats this subject with intelligence and care. Her hero and heroine are both passionate, intelligent and very sympathetic characters. The story is told with consummate skill. A lovely read.
December 9, 2013
Season of Storm by Alexandra Sellers was originally written as a Harlequin Superromance. It has since been re-released. One of the hallmarks (and highlights) of Sellers’ writing is the use of place and real situations in her books. There really was a logging dispute and many of the attitudes, fears, and actions regarding Native Canadians in this book are true to life. Major kudos to Sellers in the way she highlights Canadian social issues through her writing. For this alone, the book was a wonderful read.
Shulamith and Johnny, on the other hand, were deeply flawed characters. Both exhibit a tendency toward “too stupid to live” behavior. On Johnny’s part, that he was involved in the kidnapping attempt at all feels horribly out of character given the rest of the story. Shulamith exhibits classic Stockholm Syndrome in some of her actions, but at least it is clear that she admired Johnny before the kidnapping and really was not interested in pursuing the logging her father wanted.
A lot of the plotline strictly between Shulamith and Johnny stretched credulity. But the politics, the police actions were extremely well-written.
Where this book shone was in the emotional struggles Johnny went through. Like Native Americans, Native Canadians had to deal with (and still do) a lot of issues including prejudice and citizenship. Sometimes, it included making choices about their heritage much the way Johnny struggled with his choices and needs and his desire for Shulamith. This book was a stark reminder that while a lot of this is often romanticized, these are very real situations.
Because of inconsistency and certain character behaviors, this book was not as good as it could have been. For the incredibly sharp, real, and important use of Canadian history, this book is one I recommend
RATING: 3
Heat Rating: Mild
REVIEWED BY: Monique Neaves
Courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
Shulamith and Johnny, on the other hand, were deeply flawed characters. Both exhibit a tendency toward “too stupid to live” behavior. On Johnny’s part, that he was involved in the kidnapping attempt at all feels horribly out of character given the rest of the story. Shulamith exhibits classic Stockholm Syndrome in some of her actions, but at least it is clear that she admired Johnny before the kidnapping and really was not interested in pursuing the logging her father wanted.
A lot of the plotline strictly between Shulamith and Johnny stretched credulity. But the politics, the police actions were extremely well-written.
Where this book shone was in the emotional struggles Johnny went through. Like Native Americans, Native Canadians had to deal with (and still do) a lot of issues including prejudice and citizenship. Sometimes, it included making choices about their heritage much the way Johnny struggled with his choices and needs and his desire for Shulamith. This book was a stark reminder that while a lot of this is often romanticized, these are very real situations.
Because of inconsistency and certain character behaviors, this book was not as good as it could have been. For the incredibly sharp, real, and important use of Canadian history, this book is one I recommend
RATING: 3
Heat Rating: Mild
REVIEWED BY: Monique Neaves
Courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
June 17, 2013
I read this book in one day! Couldn't put it down. As always, Alexandra Sellers creates rich characters that you don't want to let go of at the end of the book. She also adeptly blends social and political commentary into her novels, making them a rich and intelligent read with a deeper level than I find in most fiction.
As another reviewer commented, it's a bit awkward at first to see the protagonist falling in love with her kidnapper, but Alexandra handles it well and before long you'll be rooting for the couple. Smith goes through a deep personal transformation throughout the course of the novel, learning much about herself in the process and coming out a different person in the end.
I also loved the surprise guest appearance by two of her characters from Fire in the Wind, another great read.
This is a thoroughly enjoyable book, and I highly recommend it. Despite the book being 30 years old at the time I read it, I don't think it's content is dated in the least.
Disclaimer: I know the author personally and work with her through my company, Tribal Publishing, which helps authors build their online platform using social media. Our professional relationship did not affect this honest review.
As another reviewer commented, it's a bit awkward at first to see the protagonist falling in love with her kidnapper, but Alexandra handles it well and before long you'll be rooting for the couple. Smith goes through a deep personal transformation throughout the course of the novel, learning much about herself in the process and coming out a different person in the end.
I also loved the surprise guest appearance by two of her characters from Fire in the Wind, another great read.
This is a thoroughly enjoyable book, and I highly recommend it. Despite the book being 30 years old at the time I read it, I don't think it's content is dated in the least.
Disclaimer: I know the author personally and work with her through my company, Tribal Publishing, which helps authors build their online platform using social media. Our professional relationship did not affect this honest review.
November 15, 2013
A kidnapping in hopes to save his tribal land from a lumber baron. This story is a quick, good read that will keep the reader glued to the pages of the book. Alexandra Sellers is a great story teller in this tale of kidnapping turned to love. You should pick up this book to find out what happens in the end. I give it 3 stars.
August 11, 2016
You can see my full review at My Book Addiction Reviews and here on Goodreads.
March 22, 2014
Love the description by the book. Enjoyed!
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