My Sworn Enemy, My Secret Lover

Captured #2

by Eve Rabi

Back in the US, Megan’s Saunders, under intense duress and facing Guantanamo Baby for her inflammatory speeches against the US, decides to keep her baby and her Iraqi lover, Reed, a secret.

She hopes that neither the authorities nor anybody else, especially her Police Commissioner husband, discovers her dark secret. When, to her surprise, she is suddenly cleared of all charges, she becomes a hero and is awarded a Purple Heart.

Pushed by her money-hungry and abusive husband, she becomes a sought-after celebrity and soon, her face appears on billboards across America.

But when her lover and her baby show in the US, Megan finally garners the strength to leave her husband, say goodbye to the high-flying lifestyle she despises and moves in with them. She is finally happy and living her dream.

Until her husband stumbles onto her secret and uses it against her. He threatens to send her and Reed to prison if she does not return to him and become the money-spinner he wants her to become.

Genres: Romance, Military Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Abuse, Interracial Romance, Death

Unknown Binding

First published December 1, 2013

About the author

Eve Rabi is the author of 29 crime and suspense novels, three screenplays and more than half a dozen short stories. Inspired by the likes of Sidney Sheldon and Gillian Flynn, her tales are bold, scandalous, controversial. They’re also peppered with romance and humor. To quote an Amazon reviewer: “When you pick up an Eve Rabi book, forget sleep. She writes gripping page turners that will keep you reading till the very end.”
In her spare time, Eve likes to dance like no one is watching. In fact, she also likes to eat like no one is watching.

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[Eve Rabi · Rating 5 out of 5]

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Addictive!, August 20, 2012

By SRINIVASAN RAGHAVAN

This review is from: CAPTURED - Held as a Slave by Iraqi Militants - eBook Two (Kindle Edition)
This is an account I share with my wife Harini. Here is her review of "Captured".

As I raced through the two volumes of this book at breakneck speed, I kept wishing I was an editor at a big publishing house. No, not because of the typos, though there were a few; but because I'd love to 'discover' Eve Rabi and hand her a million dollar advance. Because I feel in my gut that this could be the next big thing, the funny, female, 3rd millennium version of M*A*S*H.

Eve Rabi is an honest, natural story teller with an amazingly strong voice. Her characters are real people, so alive that the externals of setting and historical events seem unimportant. Her style is so natural, she seems unaware of the risks she's taking. For one thing, the whole story is told in the present tense, a tough stunt to pull off. It's like she's your best friend confiding in you about the terrible time she had and the sweet guy she met in the middle of it, and the even more terrible things that happened after that, not pausing to breathe or divide things up into convenient chapters so you can get a few hours sleep, for heaven's sake. But no, apparently she's never heard of chapters. Nor of giving the reader a rest between periods of suspense. On the other hand, what are you complaining about, when the heroine, an American POW in Iraq, has to endure months of incarceration, terror, and worse? I loved her ability to see both points of view, love with all her heart, and be funny about it all.

Book 1 is relentless in its action and hilarious one-liners. Definitely 5 stars. I'm giving Book 2 4 stars, because it's slower, less funny and more harrowing than the first book.

As a piece of literature, this probably has a million flaws. But who cares? It's a terrific story, told by a terrific story teller. And isn't that what it's all about? I have t add that this is not my usual read. It's full of four-letter words and really explicit violence and sex. But it's very very human, funny, touching, likeable, absorbing, heroic, and altogether fascinating. Can't wait to start on "Gringa"!

[Bennita · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was skeptical when I started this book. I wasn't sure if I would liked it as much as the first one, but I loved it! Megan and Reed went through so much because of Megan's evil, bastard of a husband, Damien. Damien was the devil incarnate! He used Megan to get money until she literally went nuts. She lost her husband, her lover and her child. I don't know if I could have been as strong as Megan in that same situation. I teared up at a couple of parts and at others, I was flaming mad. Every time, Megan experienced a little bit of happiness, Damien ruined it for her and she was pushed two steps back. Megan and Reed deserved peace and happiness, but Damien was hell bent on doing everything in his power to break Megan down and to destroy Reed. The moments where Megan lost her mind were sad, but one in particular (parking lot scene) was freaking hilarious and just when I thought all hope was lost, Megan found a little bit of strength to fight back for her family. I laughed, cried, wanted to scream and I wanted revenge. The ending was awesome!!! Eve always surprises me with the endings. Wonderful book! If you haven't read any of Eve Rabi's books, you're missing out!

[Lisa Owens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Megan Saunders thought that all she wanted was her freedom. With her husband threatening to divorce her, she thought that she would come home, find her happily-ever after with Reed, and raise their son together.

What greeted her when she came home was not what she expected. Her husband, Damien, holding her hand when she woke up in the hospital with Reed and their son nowhere to be found. Threatening to use what she had done against her, Damien forced Megan to do fashion shoots, talk shows and modelling jobs. But all she wanted to do was find her long-lost, beloved family. Battling depression and almost suicidal, she meekly did what Damien demanded of her.

Until the day she was approached in a beauty salon by an unfamiliar face. Reed and her son had travelled to America and wanted to see her.

But what will Damien do when he discovers the whole truth? And how will Megan finally get her freedom with Damien threatening to harm her?

[Bibi · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love Eve Rabi's books and believe she's incredibly talented; that's why it guts that I have to rate this book as unremarkable.
Truly, book one was a solid 5*+ but this, not so much.

I barely contained incredulous laughter while reading this book and for the sake of all that is holy, fried and baked, there is no way a US soldier would be so pathetically lacking in combat training.

Moreover, the plot had holes the size of craters and Megan was beyond stupid. Don't even get me started on that ridiculous "band-aid on a bullet wound" ending. All in all...un-freaking-believable.
And what on earth is "shaddup" and "mff"? This provincial dialect has been used in all her books and me thinks, the author ought to refrain from using them in future books.

Would recommend book one and ask that you suspend logic while reading book 2

[Christine · Rating 1 out of 5]

I enjoyed the first book, however the second book just was plain old ridiculous. I was so annoyed by this weak and pathetic female character (Megan) that I had to skim some of the pages because I can't deal with reading her stupidity . No one is that weak and pathetic, it just annoying to read.(less)

[Yes I read For Fun · Rating 3 out of 5]

31/2 stars. Now I found this one a bit more interesting than the first one. We get to see Megan's inner despair and turmoil and being separated from Reed and her baby and not being able to apeak to anyone about them. We also see her discomfort with the life that Damion has forced on her and how she has become this empty person just going through the motions of different appearances to please her husband.
When she is reunited with Reed, its one of the high points of the book and we see get a deeper look a their relationship. But always in the back of your mind, you do wonder when the other show will drop Seeing her forced to walk away again and Reed's rage at this is disheartening especially Reeds hurt. But the shocking betrayal of a close friend is what will leave readers with their mouths open.
But at last , Damon seems like he gets what he deserved and it is so good!

[Selena · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really gave this book a 3.5 (but I can't rate in halves) and that's just because Megan is so stupid. I understand the need to make the plot exciting but some of the stuff she allowed Damien to do, some of the stuff she did, it was just intolerable and frustrating when reading it.

I loved these 2 books though, first one was a 4 stars for me and that because of typos and I'd have liked to see a few more romance scenes.

[Alona · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars! The missing half star is because I loved Megan's strong spirit in the first book but here, she is so weak at the first half of it that I really wanted to shake her up!
Over all, an amazing book with twists and turns. I was on the edge and shed tears of happiness and sadness.
I highly recommend that you over look the terrible cover (again) and enjoy both books!

[Seriousenough · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, so I'm now a fan of this author.
I loved it. Played havoc with my emotions but a great, original story that will make you want more.
Sad though and sizzling sex scenes so be warned. recommended and can't wait for more from this author

[Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!! Another page turning sleep depriving book ~ Well done Eve!! between book 1 and 2 , i haven't slept the past 2 nights but did get a catnap in only after i finished each one lol.. Eve's books are addictive , i really don't know what i will do when i run out of eve rabi books..

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely pulls at your heart. But I just wish that Megan had been a bit stronger. Especially with her husband. But her easy submission to Damien could have been left over from her time as a POW, so I did cut her some slack. Overall, an enjoyable series with a happy ending.

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book :) another great read eve :)

[Hev Bert · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story. So emotional and gripping.

[steve siegel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding!!!

I like the twist and turns that this story take us too. It keeps person involved in story. It was very will written.