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Savage Surrender (1977)

by Natasha Peters(Favorite Author)

4.74 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0099172402 (ISBN13: 9780099172406)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Ace Books

review 1: So this book is as old as I am. Really.For years, when I have talked about reading, my mother has brought up this book as if it was the only book she ever read. Finally, I promised that I would read it... and was able to obtain a copy. The story is about a privileged woman, who after being raped, was forced into marriage with the man who did it - after a traumatic sea voyage, she tries to make a life for herself in America, but faces hardship after hardship which she must overcome.What I discovered was that this book is an enigma to me.I didn't find either "main" character particularly likeable. Elise was spoiled and bratty, then after being tormented as she was, she could still only muster hostility toward this man that she supposedly loved. Garth was an abusive, jealou... mores, untrusting monster.Other than my dismay over the main characters (I mean, why did I care what happened to them?? Except I totally DID!) I felt that the ending was abrupt. It felt more like an epilogue than a "next chapter."In spite of that, I could not read it fast enough. It was stressful, upsetting at times, and action-packed. As it was a historical novel, it obviously held up nearly 37 years after being published. I actually really liked the pirates (the good ones).I equate it to Bertrice Small's (well most of her books, but mainly) Skye O'Malley series. They even have a similar beginning.I think that if you like books of overcoming adversity and finding personal strength, you'd like this. I think if you like adventure-y romances, you'd like this. It's also good for fans of historical romances.
review 2: Wow! I just couldn't put this book down. I was so addicted to finding out what would happen to the poor girl next and was fathomed at how much actually DID end up happening. Her never ending love for a man that I couldn't stand reading about drove me nuts everytime he popped up and used her time and again. I would def. recommend this book if your looking for something a bit different from the normal romance books. This one has so many twist and turns that you just cant believe what your reading! Hope you enjoy it! less

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