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Fire Series #2
Tender Torment
BRAZEN INNOCENCE
Wide-eyed Caitlin McGlory had no illusions about Quinn Jones. From their first meeting, she knew he'd be a fearsome enemy, a powerful ally, and a magnificent lover. With his jet-black hair and storm-grey eyes, he seemed dashing, devilish, and utterly desirable. Perhaps it was foolish -- even dangerous -- to flirt with such a man, but Caitlin couldn't resist. She wanted to see his eyes grow dark with passion, feel his arms pull her close to the heat of his lean, hard body...
WORLDLY DESIRE
Cynical Quinn had no doubts about Caitlin. The instant he saw her he wanted her in his bed. With her glorious auburn hair and sparkling blue eyes, she was bold, beautiful, and completely bewitching. Perhaps it was unwise -- even reckless -- to toy with such an innocent temptress, but Quinn couldn't stay away. He wanted to whisk Caitlin off to his isolated Canadian castle and treat her silken flesh to long nights of endless loving. He would worship every luscious curve, every hidden treasure, until she begged for more of his tantalizing Tender Torment.
Wide-eyed Caitlin McGlory had no illusions about Quinn Jones. From their first meeting, she knew he'd be a fearsome enemy, a powerful ally, and a magnificent lover. With his jet-black hair and storm-grey eyes, he seemed dashing, devilish, and utterly desirable. Perhaps it was foolish -- even dangerous -- to flirt with such a man, but Caitlin couldn't resist. She wanted to see his eyes grow dark with passion, feel his arms pull her close to the heat of his lean, hard body...
WORLDLY DESIRE
Cynical Quinn had no doubts about Caitlin. The instant he saw her he wanted her in his bed. With her glorious auburn hair and sparkling blue eyes, she was bold, beautiful, and completely bewitching. Perhaps it was unwise -- even reckless -- to toy with such an innocent temptress, but Quinn couldn't stay away. He wanted to whisk Caitlin off to his isolated Canadian castle and treat her silken flesh to long nights of endless loving. He would worship every luscious curve, every hidden treasure, until she begged for more of his tantalizing Tender Torment.
576 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 1985
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March 21, 2014
More Torment Than Tender.
The good news about "Tender Torment" by Joyce Myrus is that the hero of the book doesn't rape the heroine. The bad news: the characters aren't terribly interesting to read about.
The particulars: The heroine of this book, Caitlin McGlory, was introduced briefly-she was named but not written about otherwise-in the prequel "Sweet Fierce Fires." As this book opens, she meets the hero of the book, Quinn Jones, a man who Caitlin believes is a womanizer and a criminal. While Quinn is a womanizer, he is not a crook, despite the fact that he spends the majority of the book allowing Caitlin to believe that he is. (The reasons for this are not explained until the end of the book, and even then, not terribly satisfactorily) They are immediately attracted to each other and decide to go away to Quinn's home in Nova Scotia, much to the dismay of Caitlin' s uncle and guardian, Billy McGlory.
As the couple travel the world, from Nova Scotia to New York City to London, they spend the time playing games with each other, Quinn not being honest about who he was and Caitlin not wanting to admit that she loved him. Caitlin wants to marry a English nobleman for his wealth and status, believing that will make her happy. Late in the book, in one of many efforts to try to pretend she doesn't love Quinn, Caitlin decides to marry a nobleman before acknowledging that she does love Quinn.
The biggest problem with this book-as was the case with Ms. Myrus previous book-is a lack of emotional connection. I never felt any connection with Quinn, Caitlin or any of the other characters. Other than being physically attractive, there really wasn't anything likeable about either of them. I never grew to care about either of them. I finished the book, but that is the best I can say about it.
Sex: Quite a few sex scenes, but nothing overly graphic.
Violence: A couple of mild violent moments.
Bottom line: As a cure for insomnia, it's excellent. As a romance novel, not so much. There are at least two more sequels in this unacknowledged series; "Angel's Ecstasy" and "Beyond Surrender", but I'm not holding much hope out for them, either.
The good news about "Tender Torment" by Joyce Myrus is that the hero of the book doesn't rape the heroine. The bad news: the characters aren't terribly interesting to read about.
The particulars: The heroine of this book, Caitlin McGlory, was introduced briefly-she was named but not written about otherwise-in the prequel "Sweet Fierce Fires." As this book opens, she meets the hero of the book, Quinn Jones, a man who Caitlin believes is a womanizer and a criminal. While Quinn is a womanizer, he is not a crook, despite the fact that he spends the majority of the book allowing Caitlin to believe that he is. (The reasons for this are not explained until the end of the book, and even then, not terribly satisfactorily) They are immediately attracted to each other and decide to go away to Quinn's home in Nova Scotia, much to the dismay of Caitlin' s uncle and guardian, Billy McGlory.
As the couple travel the world, from Nova Scotia to New York City to London, they spend the time playing games with each other, Quinn not being honest about who he was and Caitlin not wanting to admit that she loved him. Caitlin wants to marry a English nobleman for his wealth and status, believing that will make her happy. Late in the book, in one of many efforts to try to pretend she doesn't love Quinn, Caitlin decides to marry a nobleman before acknowledging that she does love Quinn.
The biggest problem with this book-as was the case with Ms. Myrus previous book-is a lack of emotional connection. I never felt any connection with Quinn, Caitlin or any of the other characters. Other than being physically attractive, there really wasn't anything likeable about either of them. I never grew to care about either of them. I finished the book, but that is the best I can say about it.
Sex: Quite a few sex scenes, but nothing overly graphic.
Violence: A couple of mild violent moments.
Bottom line: As a cure for insomnia, it's excellent. As a romance novel, not so much. There are at least two more sequels in this unacknowledged series; "Angel's Ecstasy" and "Beyond Surrender", but I'm not holding much hope out for them, either.
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