Captive Passions

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Would love for her to update it. Oh my, but it would be colossal. Definitely a five-star read!

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This book has a very special place in my heart. It was the historical romance which got me deeply interested in the genre and sparked my addiction! Also was the first time I read a Fern Michaels novel and it was only then when I discovered how historically inaccurate she can be but I overlooked that fault and just enjoyed it for the sake of reading HR.

I recommend for everyone, especially historical romance lovers. Sep 06, Vanyel Kane marked it as to-read.

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This lady's rant is the only reason I would consider reading this. Captive Passions Great job, Fern Michaels! Romance, adventure, intrigue - what more could we ask for? Wish that the titles were numbered in order, as I came across book 2 first. The errors are so elementary that a middle school student could point the errors out. Otherwise, I really enjoyed the book!

Marysue jumps to the wrong conclusions and fucks herself over in the pursuit of revenge. A bit ridiculous and often far fetched, with a side of feminist nonsense. But an entertaining swashbuckling adventure. Caleb the twelve year old boy and Frau Holtz the elderly housekeeper were the only intelligent characters. Jan 07, Razzy Ron -- Hoh! I hate to be negative but I just have to give my 2 cents. I'm not a fan of cheating MCs' but I'm always willing to give it a chance. However, if the MC cheats more than once, you're most likely going to lose me.

This doesn't drive me to give up quite yet though because I believe in miracles and for this book I kept hoping there'd be a miracle to override the discrepancy. But then they cheat and cheat again and with no explanation Because of this, I hate to be negative but I just have to give my 2 cents. Because of this, it's hard to believe the depth of love between the MCs'. When I read a romance novel I want to believe in the love. I want to not doubt the faithfulness of the MC. So sadly this is a 1 star for me.

A sad 1 star. There are other reasons of course why I dislike this book but that is my main reason. Jun 23, LuvGirl rated it it was ok Shelves: I have to confess! I cannot finish this book! The heroine being brutally gang rape is a huge pet peeve of mine but I wanted to try and step out of my comfort zone and read this book anyway because it had so many other things I love reading about and the hero seemed like the kind of hero I love.

I really wanted the the angst of the cheating, the evil mistress ,and the mean hero, but couldn't get pass the gang rape. It just isn't my cuppa. It ruined the whole book for me. The book became a chore f I have to confess! The book became a chore for me to read after the heroine was raped over and over again and I just could not enjoy the story anymore after that happened no matter how hard I tried. I wish I was able to believe me cuz the hero was one stud muffin. I gave this book to one of my friends to read and she loved it, so I think if I could have gotten pass the gang rape, I would have enjoyed it.

Aug 04, Bonnie Binger rated it really liked it. The story itself, I loved. I've become very fond of Fern Michaels, and historical fiction itself. Though it's hard to truly believe a lot of things in the story, like the fact that no one puts two and two together to realize that the sea siren is, in fact Sirena, I can understand that this is fiction and can enjoy the story itself. What bothered me far beyond simple irritation was that the editors didn't care enough about Fern and her story to take their job of proofreading and editing seriously The story itself, I loved.

What bothered me far beyond simple irritation was that the editors didn't care enough about Fern and her story to take their job of proofreading and editing seriously. Countless times, when Fern had intended an exclamation point, an "l" is in it's place. There, were, commas, where, grammatically, there, shouldn't, be, one, and I feel that whoever supposedly proofread this book should go back to school and learn proper English writing.

All in all, I liked the book, and will definitely be reading the sequels. First in a series of 4 books. This is based during the time of Pirates. A Spanish woman is on a voyage with some family members, angry that her holy sister is contracted to become wife of a Dutchman that during this time would be considered going against the competitor in the trade system of goods. The ship is overtaken by Blackheart and her family is brutally murdered and raped.

She thinks that the Dutchman caused this, thus takes the part of her sister with the vow for revenge. While doing thi First in a series of 4 books. While doing this, she not only finds out that he is not really the one who was behind this, but she ends up falling for the Dutchman. This book was a nice easy read. While some stuff in the book I find literally fiction, I still enjoyed it. I was in the "What was that book called?

I'd forgotten about it until then. It was one of the romances I sorta snuck as a teen when books were passed along to my mom. What I remember best is that the heroine knew her mind and chose to be master of her own destiny. Yes, there were things she didn't have full info about, but she worked with what she did know - and adjusted and she had more info.

Which is likely not what would b I was in the "What was that book called? Which is likely not what would be the way others would describe it, being a classic romance of arranged marriage and misunderstanding, but there you have it.

Jan 12, Kathrynn rated it really liked it Shelves: This is actually book 1 in the Captive Series and should be read in order or you will be L. I read this set about 20 years ago and I remembered that I liked them. In , I picked them up to reread and I was so annoyed at the style, characters, and plot, that I was unable to reread them. Times they have achanged Bad things happen to the heroine, hero is overwhelmingly macho, yet There are some great old style romances This is actually book 1 in the Captive Series and should be read in order or you will be L.

There are some great old style romances that I love, Shanna, etc. But this is not one of them. Mar 08, Lorelle rated it liked it Recommends it for: I really didn't see a romance between them develop that would make me believe that they actually love each other. Regan just wants to screw around, the male whore.

There is a brutal group rape scene. There was a lot of action and the story did move swiftly. Jan 26, Janet Meeks rated it it was ok. I do applaud the author for writing the rape scene in the beginning of the book, in the year it was written that was a bold move I will read the other "Captive" books in this series. This is the first Fern Michaels I have read.

I will decide after reading more of her work to decide if I like her writing. I love the older bodice rippers, like this one, but somehow I just couldn't get into this one. It was just too silly Jul 04, Margaret Fraleigh rated it it was amazing Shelves: I was completely captivated with this story. Loved the characters and the story line.

Jul 30, Amanda rated it liked it.

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These books are a guilty pleasure. They are fun bodice ripper novels if your looking for a nice laid back summer read. Oct 08, Kristal Taylor rated it it was amazing Shelves: This book is off the chain. Such love, adventure, and the romance was heavenly. Giving props to Fern Michaels!!!!!! A have to read book. Jul 29, Tamie rated it it was amazing Shelves: Oct 22, Ella Bryant rated it really liked it Shelves: Mar 19, Lori Russie Judkins rated it it was amazing.

I don't normal care for pirate type books. This one has changed my mind. It also taught me to look on Goodreads before starting a new book to see if it is in a series. Jun 25, Kaylynn Johnsen rated it liked it. I was young when I read this and I would probably not read this book now, nor would I recommend it to anyone. That being said, I liked the idea of a women pirate. This was the very first bodice ripper romance that I ever read. Very racy to me in the early s! Nancy Rhodes rated it liked it Feb 07, Adult Fiction Sailors and pirates [s] 6 34 May 30, Me, Mary Ruth Kuczkir.

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Growing up in Hastings, Pennsylvania, I was called Ruth. I became Mary when I entered the business world where first names were the order of the day. However, I answer to Fern since people are more comfortable with a name they can pronounce. As they say, the past is prologue. I grew up, got a job, got married, had five kids.

Captive Passions / Captive Embraces by Fern Michaels

When my youngest went off to Kindergarten, my husband told me to get off my ass and get a job. Those were his exact words. The library was a magical place for me. It still is to this day. Rather than face the outside world with no skills, I decided to write a book. As my husband said at the time, stupid is as stupid does. Moving right along here.

Several years ago I left Ballantine Books, parted company with my agent, sold my house in New Jersey that I had lived in all my married life and in moved to South Carolina. I figured if I was going to go through trauma let it be all at one time. It was a breeze.

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