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The Westmorelands #11
Spencer's Forbidden Passion
"YOU HAVE FORTY-EIGHT HOURS TO BE MY WIFE."
Millionaire deal-maker Spencer Westmoreland would bail out Chardonnay Russell's failing Napa Valley vineyard. And in return she'd bear his children. But she shouldn't dare hope Spencer would ever fall in love with her.
Her only choice was to accept the arrogant businessman's proposal. But becoming Spencer's wife—in every way—set her body, her heart, on fire. And soon Chardonnay wanted what was strictly forbidden….
Millionaire deal-maker Spencer Westmoreland would bail out Chardonnay Russell's failing Napa Valley vineyard. And in return she'd bear his children. But she shouldn't dare hope Spencer would ever fall in love with her.
Her only choice was to accept the arrogant businessman's proposal. But becoming Spencer's wife—in every way—set her body, her heart, on fire. And soon Chardonnay wanted what was strictly forbidden….
192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 1, 2007
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About the author
Brenda Jackson
898 books3,592 followersIn 1994, Brenda Jackson’s first novel, Tonight and Forever, was released. Since then she has had more than 100 novels and novellas published (the first African-American author to accomplish such a feat) and has over 3 million books in print.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
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August 20, 2019
I tend to read these books out of order. I recently finished reading about Ian’s unexpected romance. In this book and a few others there is mention of Spencer and the fiancé that he loved very deeply who died tragically. At one point there was mention that Spencer wasn’t over her and would probably never love again. So here I am, just ready to fall in love with Spencer Westmoreland…..
I’m not sure what happened here. I’m not sure what editor read this and thought that it was romance. I’ve come to regard the Westmoreland men as something kinda special. Like a standard that other book men should try and live up to. Spencer however was a complete and total asshole.
He literally takes one look at Chardonnay and decides that he wants to make her his wife and the mother of his children. Not because he loves her but because she’s beautiful and he thinks that he should have her. So what does our hero do? Does he “woo” her? Pursue her vigorously? Stalk her maybe?
He blackmails her. Literally within two days of meeting Chardonnay, he blackmails her (now if that ain’t romance……). Her family is in danger of losing their vineyard. When Chardonnay attempts to find other financial backing Asshole Westmoreland lets her know that he is the guarantor of that loan and will still shut them down if she doesn’t marry him. (Anyone in love yet?)
From there things just go way downhill. There are points where he just grabs her kissing and touching her without her permission. He tells her to do things and when she balks Asshole lets her know that it wasn’t a question – Chardonnay has no choice if she wants to save her family’s vineyard.
Then things just get really creepy. Donnay tells her mom and family the whole story behind she and Spencer’s relationship and they actually approve. I mean her mom and grandmother try to tell her that she doesn’t have to do this. That there has to be another way but outside of that they allow things to carry on. They keep Asshole Westmoreland in the highest of regards and never say a negative word to or about him. As a parent, words cannot describe what my reaction would be if I found out that my child was being blackmailed. It certainly wouldn’t be the unrealistic bullshit that took place in this book.
Sure Ms. Jackson (the author) did things to try and get us to like Spencer. He formed a bond with Donnay’s ailing grandfather. This led to him expanding the vineyard in an effort to fulfill the old man’s dreams. This would’ve been endearing had he not been blackmailing the man’s beloved granddaughter.
Somehow Chardonnay manages to fall in love with this POS. Call it Stockholm Syndrome if you like. Then we find out that her MIA dad never knew that she existed. He has now found out that she exists and wants to be there for her. This is where I start to actually like the book. Unfortunately it’s the last chapter.
MIA dad anonymously gives the family one million dollars and Asshole Westmoreland has a hissy fit. And I do mean a hissy fit. I think he even stamps his foot and puts his hands on his hips. He accuses her of being a whore and talks about how she never loved him and planned to play him all along. Um so let me get this straight…. You’re mad because the person who you are blackmailing has found a way to get from under you? And you feel betrayed? What the actual fuck?
MIA dad then confronts Asshole Westmoreland. What I didn’t like about this was that we (the readers) were not privy to this conversation. We can tell that MIA dad is upset and that he and Spencer have a conversation but we don’t get to know the details. It’s just mentioned that MIA dad is not happy with his daughter being railroaded and Asshole Westmoreland agrees.
Spencer then professes his love for Chardonnay and HEA begins.
I am really glad that this was not the first Westmoreland book that I had read because I can assure you that it would’ve been the last. I’m going to take a break from the Westmorelands for now because I simply cannot.
I’m not sure what happened here. I’m not sure what editor read this and thought that it was romance. I’ve come to regard the Westmoreland men as something kinda special. Like a standard that other book men should try and live up to. Spencer however was a complete and total asshole.
He literally takes one look at Chardonnay and decides that he wants to make her his wife and the mother of his children. Not because he loves her but because she’s beautiful and he thinks that he should have her. So what does our hero do? Does he “woo” her? Pursue her vigorously? Stalk her maybe?
He blackmails her. Literally within two days of meeting Chardonnay, he blackmails her (now if that ain’t romance……). Her family is in danger of losing their vineyard. When Chardonnay attempts to find other financial backing Asshole Westmoreland lets her know that he is the guarantor of that loan and will still shut them down if she doesn’t marry him. (Anyone in love yet?)
From there things just go way downhill. There are points where he just grabs her kissing and touching her without her permission. He tells her to do things and when she balks Asshole lets her know that it wasn’t a question – Chardonnay has no choice if she wants to save her family’s vineyard.
Then things just get really creepy. Donnay tells her mom and family the whole story behind she and Spencer’s relationship and they actually approve. I mean her mom and grandmother try to tell her that she doesn’t have to do this. That there has to be another way but outside of that they allow things to carry on. They keep Asshole Westmoreland in the highest of regards and never say a negative word to or about him. As a parent, words cannot describe what my reaction would be if I found out that my child was being blackmailed. It certainly wouldn’t be the unrealistic bullshit that took place in this book.
Sure Ms. Jackson (the author) did things to try and get us to like Spencer. He formed a bond with Donnay’s ailing grandfather. This led to him expanding the vineyard in an effort to fulfill the old man’s dreams. This would’ve been endearing had he not been blackmailing the man’s beloved granddaughter.
Somehow Chardonnay manages to fall in love with this POS. Call it Stockholm Syndrome if you like. Then we find out that her MIA dad never knew that she existed. He has now found out that she exists and wants to be there for her. This is where I start to actually like the book. Unfortunately it’s the last chapter.
MIA dad anonymously gives the family one million dollars and Asshole Westmoreland has a hissy fit. And I do mean a hissy fit. I think he even stamps his foot and puts his hands on his hips. He accuses her of being a whore and talks about how she never loved him and planned to play him all along. Um so let me get this straight…. You’re mad because the person who you are blackmailing has found a way to get from under you? And you feel betrayed? What the actual fuck?
MIA dad then confronts Asshole Westmoreland. What I didn’t like about this was that we (the readers) were not privy to this conversation. We can tell that MIA dad is upset and that he and Spencer have a conversation but we don’t get to know the details. It’s just mentioned that MIA dad is not happy with his daughter being railroaded and Asshole Westmoreland agrees.
Spencer then professes his love for Chardonnay and HEA begins.
I am really glad that this was not the first Westmoreland book that I had read because I can assure you that it would’ve been the last. I’m going to take a break from the Westmorelands for now because I simply cannot.
December 3, 2007
The Wonderful World of Forbidden Passion
Since discovering Mrs. Jackson's Westmoreland Series, I have to say I wouldn't miss reading one for any reason, and I'm definitely looking forward to reading the novels I have missed in this series. So, this is ONLY the fifth Westmoreland novel I've read and although it was a very passionate read it wasn't my favorite. I've read "A Little Dare", "Delaney's Desert Sheikh", "Thorn's Challenge", and "Seduction, Westmoreland Style" and I have to say I think they were much more entertaining than this particular novel. And for some odd reason I didn't develop that "BOND" with the main characters of this novel, as I did in her previous Westmoreland novels. Spencer and Chardonnay still had that intensely HEATED attraction that Mrs. Jackson is so famous for portraying throughout her novels. However, I think I missed the Westmoreland-Style family interaction and/or their caring interference that they usually display and provide throughout one of these tales (at least the few I've read). I guess considering the quick proposal of marriage and the reasoning behind it, I thought Spencer's family would have more of a play in this story, especially considering how serious they are about marriage and commitment. And personally, I have to say I wasn't crazy about the heroine's first name, I understand where and why she was named Chardonnay, I just didn't like it (just my own personal pet peeve about people being named after liquors, cars, etc...). However, I definitely preferred her full name to Donnay! That being said, Brenda Jackson is still the MASTER at writing a quick, sweet, romantic tale of "Forbidden Passion" in less than 200 pages. Definitely a RECOMMENDED read!
Since discovering Mrs. Jackson's Westmoreland Series, I have to say I wouldn't miss reading one for any reason, and I'm definitely looking forward to reading the novels I have missed in this series. So, this is ONLY the fifth Westmoreland novel I've read and although it was a very passionate read it wasn't my favorite. I've read "A Little Dare", "Delaney's Desert Sheikh", "Thorn's Challenge", and "Seduction, Westmoreland Style" and I have to say I think they were much more entertaining than this particular novel. And for some odd reason I didn't develop that "BOND" with the main characters of this novel, as I did in her previous Westmoreland novels. Spencer and Chardonnay still had that intensely HEATED attraction that Mrs. Jackson is so famous for portraying throughout her novels. However, I think I missed the Westmoreland-Style family interaction and/or their caring interference that they usually display and provide throughout one of these tales (at least the few I've read). I guess considering the quick proposal of marriage and the reasoning behind it, I thought Spencer's family would have more of a play in this story, especially considering how serious they are about marriage and commitment. And personally, I have to say I wasn't crazy about the heroine's first name, I understand where and why she was named Chardonnay, I just didn't like it (just my own personal pet peeve about people being named after liquors, cars, etc...). However, I definitely preferred her full name to Donnay! That being said, Brenda Jackson is still the MASTER at writing a quick, sweet, romantic tale of "Forbidden Passion" in less than 200 pages. Definitely a RECOMMENDED read!
July 25, 2012
Indecent Proposal
We meet Chardonnay Russell. Her family owns the Russell Vineyard, a vineyard known for making a quality product that has fallen on financial hardships. Spencer Westmoreland enters the picture with a proposal that will end all of the family’s worries. But there is one catch, another proposal. He will help the Russells out only if Chardonnay agrees to marry him and bear his children. Is Chardonnay willing to commit to a loveless marriage in order to save her family’s vineyard? Will she succumb to Spencer’s forbidden passion?
As with all the others in the Westmoreland series, “Spencer’s Forbidden Passion” is a charming love story told only the way Brenda Jackson can.
We meet Chardonnay Russell. Her family owns the Russell Vineyard, a vineyard known for making a quality product that has fallen on financial hardships. Spencer Westmoreland enters the picture with a proposal that will end all of the family’s worries. But there is one catch, another proposal. He will help the Russells out only if Chardonnay agrees to marry him and bear his children. Is Chardonnay willing to commit to a loveless marriage in order to save her family’s vineyard? Will she succumb to Spencer’s forbidden passion?
As with all the others in the Westmoreland series, “Spencer’s Forbidden Passion” is a charming love story told only the way Brenda Jackson can.
February 5, 2013
1.5 stars because some parts I didn't totally dislike. But…
A winemaker who calls her daughter Chardonnay? Puhleeze.
As for the "hero," Spencer's an asshole. He blackmails/bulldozes Donnay into agreeing to a loveless marriage of convenience. That's not romantic in the least. And while it works in some HPs, it didn't work here. Not to mention the fact that he believes the worst of her without giving her the benefit of the doubt.
A winemaker who calls her daughter Chardonnay? Puhleeze.
As for the "hero," Spencer's an asshole. He blackmails/bulldozes Donnay into agreeing to a loveless marriage of convenience. That's not romantic in the least. And while it works in some HPs, it didn't work here. Not to mention the fact that he believes the worst of her without giving her the benefit of the doubt.
January 26, 2020
2 stars. There was no love to be found here. Just annoying characters, manipulation and blackmail. I hated Spencer with a passion. There was nothing redeemable about him and the way he went about everything was wrong. Chardonnay started off strong but got worse as the story went on. There was no chemistry, no romance and it all just left me annoyed. The worst book in the series without a doubt.
August 20, 2020
I really disliked this book. I have read the Westmoreland books, some out of sequence, and the first few books I enjoyed.
I did not like Spencer. I don't care how he was hurt in the past. I don't care what his trust issues were based on that hurt. He was an arrogant, rude, aggressive bully. I didn't like Chardonnay, although I could understand some of her anger. Spencer and Chardonnay's "relationship" was not a match made in heaven.
There was nothing sweet, romantic, or sexy about being blackmailed into marriage. It's one thing to offer someone a business deal and let him/her make a decision. It is another thing when you offer a deal and that person doesn't do what you want, your plan is to screw them over.
I honestly could not find anything in this book that I liked. I am both surprised and disappointed. Even when Chardonnay found out her mother's secret, the entire situation was ridiculous. Was she so desperate to be loved by someone that she accepted a person with NO hesitation?
I don't know if Spencer's language or his type of communication was considered flowery or not, but it was too much. Spencer actually said to Chardonnay, "Welcome to my world of forbidden passion." , Come on fam. Who speaks that way?
I'm not going to go on. I had been on a Brenda Jackson binge, trying to read books I had on my TBR list. I just can't go on. I am so glad I read those first Westmoreland books. At least those men seemed to have some personality. It didn't feel like a cookie cutter book where every issue was resolve in 3 days to a couple of weeks. Even if the issues in those first books were resolved in the same period of time, I never felt like I was rushed through a story.
Reading the last few books by this writer that I have read only served to make me frustrated, disappointed, and sad. My hope is that future books will evoke some of the same feelings I got from reading the earlier Westmoreland books.
I did not like Spencer. I don't care how he was hurt in the past. I don't care what his trust issues were based on that hurt. He was an arrogant, rude, aggressive bully. I didn't like Chardonnay, although I could understand some of her anger. Spencer and Chardonnay's "relationship" was not a match made in heaven.
There was nothing sweet, romantic, or sexy about being blackmailed into marriage. It's one thing to offer someone a business deal and let him/her make a decision. It is another thing when you offer a deal and that person doesn't do what you want, your plan is to screw them over.
I honestly could not find anything in this book that I liked. I am both surprised and disappointed. Even when Chardonnay found out her mother's secret, the entire situation was ridiculous. Was she so desperate to be loved by someone that she accepted a person with NO hesitation?
I don't know if Spencer's language or his type of communication was considered flowery or not, but it was too much. Spencer actually said to Chardonnay, "Welcome to my world of forbidden passion." , Come on fam. Who speaks that way?
I'm not going to go on. I had been on a Brenda Jackson binge, trying to read books I had on my TBR list. I just can't go on. I am so glad I read those first Westmoreland books. At least those men seemed to have some personality. It didn't feel like a cookie cutter book where every issue was resolve in 3 days to a couple of weeks. Even if the issues in those first books were resolved in the same period of time, I never felt like I was rushed through a story.
Reading the last few books by this writer that I have read only served to make me frustrated, disappointed, and sad. My hope is that future books will evoke some of the same feelings I got from reading the earlier Westmoreland books.
February 6, 2021
Somewhat disappointed!
Over the years I have read and loved close to 30-40 of Miss Jackson's novels, (Whispered Promises) is my all time favorite. This book, (Spencer), not so much!
I absolutely hated Spencer Westmoreland and his selfish arrogance. His constant TELLING Chardonnay what He wanted without any concern about how SHE wanted her life to play out.
I understood Chardonnay's willingness to sacrifice her own happiness to save her family's Napa Valley Wine business. She loved and appreciated her grandparents that much. However, I was extremely disappointed that she didn't state some rules and boundaries, in this relationship, that she could live with, rather than giving in so easily to what Spencer dictated!
Over the years I have read and loved close to 30-40 of Miss Jackson's novels, (Whispered Promises) is my all time favorite. This book, (Spencer), not so much!
I absolutely hated Spencer Westmoreland and his selfish arrogance. His constant TELLING Chardonnay what He wanted without any concern about how SHE wanted her life to play out.
I understood Chardonnay's willingness to sacrifice her own happiness to save her family's Napa Valley Wine business. She loved and appreciated her grandparents that much. However, I was extremely disappointed that she didn't state some rules and boundaries, in this relationship, that she could live with, rather than giving in so easily to what Spencer dictated!
December 28, 2011
For some strange reason i find that this book was not the best, although I did see the connection the characters had. In the story, Donnay was struggling to keep her property and Spencer came in and "helped her get it back" Again I feel like I am reading the same books,this story had the same plot as Hidden Pleasures(Steele). Overall It was a really good read but can we get another kind of plot please
October 28, 2014
Too Much
Spencer Westmoreland doesn't portray the Westmoreland charm in his early pursuit of Chardonnay Russell. Instead he acts like a tyrant with little regard for how she feels. This set the mood for the entire story and garnered feelings of dislike that lingered to the story's end. Here is one Happy ending that lacked conviction.
Spencer Westmoreland doesn't portray the Westmoreland charm in his early pursuit of Chardonnay Russell. Instead he acts like a tyrant with little regard for how she feels. This set the mood for the entire story and garnered feelings of dislike that lingered to the story's end. Here is one Happy ending that lacked conviction.
June 22, 2019
Probably the most underrated Westmoreland novel I’ve read thus far. It had drama, romance and mystery not to mention some suspense. It was very hard to like Spencer in the beginning but I guess midway he grows on you.
February 6, 2011
WOW.....
This was an interesting read i didn't think i would like the book but i did was a good read. a keeper to the westmoreland family ,(thorn is still my fav.)
This was an interesting read i didn't think i would like the book but i did was a good read. a keeper to the westmoreland family ,(thorn is still my fav.)
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March 29, 2021Writing the review on 3-29-21 sooo :X
I'm pretty damn sure I listened to this book 2x. In fact possible 3, but not as certain about that, so I'm leaving it at 2x...
So - an audiobook read...
I do actually remember a little about Spencer and Chardonnay - I can't remember ... about all her relatives? :X
I know... her ... [mom?] was still alive - or a grandfather?
Someone elderly and there were health concerns?
And a loan at issue too...
Ohhhh right. This is the one with the
Spencer was clearly smitten but goes about everything in basically the worst way, IIRC - and he's a giant asshat.
... He keeps holding the money over he head too ...
So yeah - while I can't rate or review this with accuracy I'm calling it as something that was in the D range.
I'm pretty damn sure I listened to this book 2x. In fact possible 3, but not as certain about that, so I'm leaving it at 2x...
So - an audiobook read...
I do actually remember a little about Spencer and Chardonnay - I can't remember ... about all her relatives? :X
I know... her ... [mom?] was still alive - or a grandfather?
Someone elderly and there were health concerns?
And a loan at issue too...
Ohhhh right. This is the one with the
Spencer was clearly smitten but goes about everything in basically the worst way, IIRC - and he's a giant asshat.
... He keeps holding the money over he head too ...
So yeah - while I can't rate or review this with accuracy I'm calling it as something that was in the D range.
July 9, 2020
Out of all of Brenda Jackson's Westmoreland men, Spencer, undoubtedly, is the least likeable...in the beginning, that is. He slowly grows on the reader, though, just as he does with his co-protagonist Chardonnay Russell, who hates him with a passion initially but, for some reason, cannot resist his sexual prowess EVER. The fate of the Russell Vineyards, Chardonnay's happiness, even Grandpa Russell's health, rest in the arrogant, but capable, hands of Spencer Westmoreland. How all of this plays out forms the foundation for "Spencer's Forbidden Passion"--another of Jackson's titillating confections of formulaic romance, lust, and angst, with a sprinkle of plot tossed in the mix.
July 19, 2017
Fantastic read, I just continue to be ino utmost awe each time I finish one of Mrs. Brenda Jackson's books. I love reading her so!!!!!
Fantastic read! I just continue to be in utmost awe each time I finish one of Mrs. Brenda Jackson's books. I love reading her so!!!!!
Fantastic read! I just continue to be in utmost awe each time I finish one of Mrs. Brenda Jackson's books. I love reading her so!!!!!
September 29, 2017
Enjoyable
This was as all of the other Westmoreland adventures very enjoyable. I like how bold and determined Spencer was. It was humbling for him to be wrong. The sex was hooooot.....
This was as all of the other Westmoreland adventures very enjoyable. I like how bold and determined Spencer was. It was humbling for him to be wrong. The sex was hooooot.....
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December 9, 2019I know that these romances can be cheesy and unrealistic but baby i wanted to smack the mess out of Spencer! He was so arrogant and unreasonable! And they fell in love from WHAT?! they didnt even do anything worth it!! I like Brenda but this wasnt it
August 17, 2020
Wanted More
SPENCER WESTMORELAND What can I say. At the start of this story he struck me as the Most Arrogant, Controlling , underhanded of all the Westmoreland men. In short I disliked him a great deal. However by the end of this brief story Spencer, had me smiling.
SPENCER WESTMORELAND What can I say. At the start of this story he struck me as the Most Arrogant, Controlling , underhanded of all the Westmoreland men. In short I disliked him a great deal. However by the end of this brief story Spencer, had me smiling.
May 11, 2021
It was ok, but it just felt weird the determination he had to marry her after just one look at her. I didn't particularly enjoy how combative heroine was but was understandable with how determined hero was. Np.
October 4, 2024
I am enjoying the Westmorelands Series. I am up to #16 in the series. And it has not disappointed. This one was pretty good. I wanted to keep reading to see how things would turn out. I look forward to coming back for more!
December 5, 2020
Good short story
This was a short story but it held my attention. Jackson's Westmoreland series is one of favorites. Always like the sgories
This was a short story but it held my attention. Jackson's Westmoreland series is one of favorites. Always like the sgories
March 19, 2021
Really enjoyed this one....
October 9, 2021
Romance at its best!
Love the way Jackson weaves a story around beautiful, sexy characters that make you want to fall in love all over again.
Love the way Jackson weaves a story around beautiful, sexy characters that make you want to fall in love all over again.
April 28, 2022
This man right here !!! MY MOUTH DROPPED!! GREAT READ!!
December 23, 2023
Spencer and Chardonnay were a cute fit. She hated him at first. Like his brothers and cousins, he thought he would be able to get away with his heart intact.
Really enjoyed this book.
Really enjoyed this book.
July 17, 2024
✅〰️EL MILLONARIO SPENCER WESTMORELAND Y CHARDONNAY RUSSELL
✅〰️¿AMOR A PRIMERA VISTA?
✅〰️¿Te vas a casar con una mujer que se llama Chardonnay?😃
✅〰️¿AMOR A PRIMERA VISTA?
✅〰️¿Te vas a casar con una mujer que se llama Chardonnay?😃
November 19, 2024
Ugh I LOVED SPENCER!!!!! He played no games and wanted what he wanted, and HE GOT IT!! I was all for it, Chardonnay didn't stand a chance with this man.
January 1, 2022
This is one of Brenda Jackson’s books…. I just couldn’t relate. I did not care for Spencer Westmoreland, although he was wealthy, he was arrogant, egotistic, controlling, and downright spoiled. Then there is Chardonnay Russell that stood in the way of him purchasing her families vineyard. It was crazy and made no sense to me. Although Chardonnay fought against his advances, I was mad that she gave into him. It was blackmail and manipulation. Anytime someone gives you a proposal with an ultimatum, I call it blackmail and manipulation. To me, Spencer had a alter motive from the start and although he fell in love with Chardonnay, he couldn’t separate the two. Control is all he knew to get what he wanted including love.
This was not a love match. I call it two horny individuals with an arranged transaction. He bought, she sold. I give this book a 3 out of 5 stars, it was well written, but the whole situation just did not make any sense to me for a romance novel. Yes, this passion was definitely forbidden. NO! I will
not read it again. I am just done with this story.
Cast:
• Jason Derulo as Spencer Westmoreland
• Jasmine Sanders as Chardonnay Russell
This was not a love match. I call it two horny individuals with an arranged transaction. He bought, she sold. I give this book a 3 out of 5 stars, it was well written, but the whole situation just did not make any sense to me for a romance novel. Yes, this passion was definitely forbidden. NO! I will
not read it again. I am just done with this story.
Cast:
• Jason Derulo as Spencer Westmoreland
• Jasmine Sanders as Chardonnay Russell
March 23, 2012
Spencer Westmoreland is wealthy, shrewd, intelligent, persistent, ruthless, intimidating, demanding and “fine as any man has a right to be”!!!! His character was a little too much for me to embrace at times, but only Ms. Jackson could pull this off. Spencer saw what he wanted and using any means necessary, he went after it. Chardonnay Russell stood between him and the land he wanted. Remove the barrier and get the land … right? Very simple solution. Well, this astute mogul didn’t count on falling in love with his adversary. Spencer gave Chardonnay a proposal that would save her family’s vineyard and assure them financial stability. Well, as fate would have it, cupid intervened and this consummate businessman was knocked to his knees.
November 12, 2014
Spencer's Forbidden Passion is yet another fantastic read from the very talented Brenda Jackson. I will admit that my first thoughts about Spencer were not favorable. I couldn't believe he had the nerve to order Chardonnay to marry him, but as I got more into the story, I realized how much I loved his character. Both characters are well-developed and highly entertaining. Not quite sure how Brenda Jackson keeps coming up with these amazing characters and storylines, but I hope they never end. As long as Brenda Jackson keeps writing, I will keep buying!
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