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Savage Rapture
CAPTIVE OF HIS PASSION
Beautiful Snow Blossom had waited years for Cade to return to the reservation. His warm smile and sparkling blue eyes had promised her a lifetime of fiery passion. Just the thought of their first lingering kiss made her ache with desire. Without her even knowing it she had become a...
CAPTIVE OF HIS LOVE
But as soon as the handsome half-breed rode into the Cheyenne camp, Snow Blossom knew that he had changed. He had lived in the white man's world too long; he was in love with another. Yet when he held her in his arms all else ceased to matter. He had made her a prisoner of his passion - somehow she'd make him a captive of her heart.
Beautiful Snow Blossom had waited years for Cade to return to the reservation. His warm smile and sparkling blue eyes had promised her a lifetime of fiery passion. Just the thought of their first lingering kiss made her ache with desire. Without her even knowing it she had become a...
CAPTIVE OF HIS LOVE
But as soon as the handsome half-breed rode into the Cheyenne camp, Snow Blossom knew that he had changed. He had lived in the white man's world too long; he was in love with another. Yet when he held her in his arms all else ceased to matter. He had made her a prisoner of his passion - somehow she'd make him a captive of her heart.
542 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1982
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Sylvie F. Sommerfield
35 books29 followersAka Sylvie Sommerfield.
In 1978, Sylvie Sommerfield's husband challenged her to write a "better" romance novel, than the ones she eagerly devoured. She accepted the challenge. And now the six-time grandmother has written many historical romance novels, which have sold into the millions of copies.
In fact, John Sommerfield had to retire from his successful career as an investment funds manager to run the business side of Sylvie F. Sommerfield Enterprises.
Some of her books, with western themes, all published by Zebra, include Moonlit Magic, Tame My Wild Heart, Captive Embrace, Savage Rapture, Savage Kiss, Wild Wyoming Heart and Autumn Dove.
In 1978, Sylvie Sommerfield's husband challenged her to write a "better" romance novel, than the ones she eagerly devoured. She accepted the challenge. And now the six-time grandmother has written many historical romance novels, which have sold into the millions of copies.
In fact, John Sommerfield had to retire from his successful career as an investment funds manager to run the business side of Sylvie F. Sommerfield Enterprises.
Some of her books, with western themes, all published by Zebra, include Moonlit Magic, Tame My Wild Heart, Captive Embrace, Savage Rapture, Savage Kiss, Wild Wyoming Heart and Autumn Dove.
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August 29, 2017
This review is of “Savage Rapture” by Sylvie F. Sommerfield.
The Story: The book begins with two lovers parting company. Michael Holliday, a white doctor, leaves his wife, Waterflower, and their son, Cade, 2 who will grow to become the hero of the book, with her people, the Cheyenne Indians. They make a pact: that one day, Cade will go to Michael in the white world, and then return to the Cheyenne and assist them with the knowledge he gains.
Fast forward 15 years. Michael summons Cade to Washington, D.C. to expand his knowledge. Among those he leaves behind is Snow Blossom, daughter of village chief Tekata and the heroine of the book, who is deeply in love with him. While with his father, Cade gains knowledge, becomes a doctor and falls in love with and becomes affianced to Lauren Brent, a local heiress. Their relationship comes apart, however, over their disparate views over what their lives will be. Cade returns to the Cheyenne, as does Michael, with Lauren in tow.
As Cade returns to the Cheyenne camp, he falls in love with, and later marries, Snow Blossom. Her brother, White Eagle, falls in love with a white woman, Rebecca Wade, and later marries her. When Lauren arrives, she thinks she can break Snow Blossom and Cade up, and reunite with him. Once she realizes this isn’t going to happen, Lauren becomes deeply depressed. This depression is lifted once she matures a bit and falls in love with Running Wolf, a brave from another Cheyenne band. For a while, the three couples are happy. However, major-literally-trouble is brewing. Army major John Chivington, a known Indian-hater, backed by factions in the government, hires three trappers-one with his own agenda-to kidnap the three women to try to force the Cheyenne off their land.
Snow Blossom eventually makes her way back to Cade, but not before learning a secret about his past. Chivington is defeated-temporarily. Snow Blossom and Cade, Running Wolf and Lauren, and Rebecca and White Eagle all extend their lineages with children, and all the couples have their Happily Ever After.
Upside: This is the first book by Mrs. Sommerfield where she really made me care about the characters. All of the characters are fully developed and their is a strong vein of family running through the book.
Downside: This is more of a personal thing for me, but the book could have been a little spicier, in regard to the love scenes. The ending was a little disappointing; I would have liked to see Chivington and the other bad characters get their comeuppance a little more.
Sex: Mrs. Sommerfield’s love scenes are all about purple prose and euphemisms. Heat level: about a 2 or 3.
Violence: Multiple killings, which are mostly done “offscreen”. Physical violence, threats of violence, but nothing really graphic.
Bottom Line: “Savage Rapture”, for me, is not really a 5 star book; more like a 4.25 or 4.5 star book. However, Goodreads does not allow star gradients, so I’m giving the book 5 stars.
The Story: The book begins with two lovers parting company. Michael Holliday, a white doctor, leaves his wife, Waterflower, and their son, Cade, 2 who will grow to become the hero of the book, with her people, the Cheyenne Indians. They make a pact: that one day, Cade will go to Michael in the white world, and then return to the Cheyenne and assist them with the knowledge he gains.
Fast forward 15 years. Michael summons Cade to Washington, D.C. to expand his knowledge. Among those he leaves behind is Snow Blossom, daughter of village chief Tekata and the heroine of the book, who is deeply in love with him. While with his father, Cade gains knowledge, becomes a doctor and falls in love with and becomes affianced to Lauren Brent, a local heiress. Their relationship comes apart, however, over their disparate views over what their lives will be. Cade returns to the Cheyenne, as does Michael, with Lauren in tow.
As Cade returns to the Cheyenne camp, he falls in love with, and later marries, Snow Blossom. Her brother, White Eagle, falls in love with a white woman, Rebecca Wade, and later marries her. When Lauren arrives, she thinks she can break Snow Blossom and Cade up, and reunite with him. Once she realizes this isn’t going to happen, Lauren becomes deeply depressed. This depression is lifted once she matures a bit and falls in love with Running Wolf, a brave from another Cheyenne band. For a while, the three couples are happy. However, major-literally-trouble is brewing. Army major John Chivington, a known Indian-hater, backed by factions in the government, hires three trappers-one with his own agenda-to kidnap the three women to try to force the Cheyenne off their land.
Snow Blossom eventually makes her way back to Cade, but not before learning a secret about his past. Chivington is defeated-temporarily. Snow Blossom and Cade, Running Wolf and Lauren, and Rebecca and White Eagle all extend their lineages with children, and all the couples have their Happily Ever After.
Upside: This is the first book by Mrs. Sommerfield where she really made me care about the characters. All of the characters are fully developed and their is a strong vein of family running through the book.
Downside: This is more of a personal thing for me, but the book could have been a little spicier, in regard to the love scenes. The ending was a little disappointing; I would have liked to see Chivington and the other bad characters get their comeuppance a little more.
Sex: Mrs. Sommerfield’s love scenes are all about purple prose and euphemisms. Heat level: about a 2 or 3.
Violence: Multiple killings, which are mostly done “offscreen”. Physical violence, threats of violence, but nothing really graphic.
Bottom Line: “Savage Rapture”, for me, is not really a 5 star book; more like a 4.25 or 4.5 star book. However, Goodreads does not allow star gradients, so I’m giving the book 5 stars.
did-not-finish
January 30, 2018DNF @ pg 50 (1/29/18): This book isn't bad, I'm just indifferent. I have so many books to read, and I have no interest to finish.
Pre-Reading (8/13/15): I saw this at my library's book sale and I had to get it, just based on the cover alone. :D
Pre-Reading (8/13/15): I saw this at my library's book sale and I had to get it, just based on the cover alone. :D
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