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Autumn Ecstasy
When Linsey McAdams, a well-brought-up Philadelphia lady, escapes kidnappers by hiding out in a snow-bound mountain cabin, she discovers an undeniable passion for the cabin's owner
315 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 1, 1990
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June 7, 2026
Not bad.
The heroine is kidnapped but manages to escape and, with the help of a kind stranger, finds shelter in a remote mountain cabin. It’s early winter, snow has already started falling, and the cabin happens to belong to the hero. With the harsh weather making travel impossible, the two are forced to spend the rest of the winter together.
As expected, they gradually fall in love. The story also features a few likable supporting Native characters who add warmth to the setting. There isn’t much external conflict or relationship drama for most of the book, aside from a few dilemmas toward the end.
The hero was definitely one of the highlights. He was protective, caring, and genuinely thoughtful. I especially loved the scene where he braves the freezing cold to get the heroine a dress from his Native friends. Naturally, he ends up sick afterward, and the heroine—who can barely make a fire—has to take care of him. It was a very sweet and cute.
Another thing I appreciated was that the hero had remained celibate for five years after his wife’s death. That’s not something you see often in these historical romance novels, and it made his character feel more devoted and believable. Now that’s a rare gem.
The heroine is kidnapped but manages to escape and, with the help of a kind stranger, finds shelter in a remote mountain cabin. It’s early winter, snow has already started falling, and the cabin happens to belong to the hero. With the harsh weather making travel impossible, the two are forced to spend the rest of the winter together.
As expected, they gradually fall in love. The story also features a few likable supporting Native characters who add warmth to the setting. There isn’t much external conflict or relationship drama for most of the book, aside from a few dilemmas toward the end.
The hero was definitely one of the highlights. He was protective, caring, and genuinely thoughtful. I especially loved the scene where he braves the freezing cold to get the heroine a dress from his Native friends. Naturally, he ends up sick afterward, and the heroine—who can barely make a fire—has to take care of him. It was a very sweet and cute.
Another thing I appreciated was that the hero had remained celibate for five years after his wife’s death. That’s not something you see often in these historical romance novels, and it made his character feel more devoted and believable. Now that’s a rare gem.
March 6, 2022
This one was okay. Not bad, not great, but decent. I will say I was annoyed with the accents of a few of the characters. I also found it laughable that the heroine, who if I’m not mistaken was born and raised in Philadelphia, randomly spoke in a Scottish accent at times just because her father was Scottish, lol.
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