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Louisiana History Collection - Part 2
Includes:
Spanish Serenade
Beautiful, headstrong Pilar Sandoval y Serna will pay any price to escape the tyranny of her stepfather, Don Esteban. She turns to handsome, moody El Leon, a nobleman turned to a life of outlawry by the depredations of Don Esteban. Together in the hills, Pilar and El Leon find their wills in constant battle and their hearts in secret accord . . .
Perfume of Paradise
Terrified of her impending marriage, beautiful Elene Larpent scents her body with a Haitian voodoo perfume guaranteed to bewitch the wealthy landowner and ensure his devotion. But just moments into the wedding, a violent slave uprising interrupts the consecration.
Elene escapes--only to be captured by a ruthless band of men. On the verge of certain death, she is saved by handsome Captain Ryan Bayard. Then, amid the exotic breezes of St. Dominique, Elene and the captain discover a lust as sultry as the Caribbean air. In her passion, Elene quickly forgets the magic potion she had applied to her delicate skin.
But Elene must wait to see if it is true love or the dizzying aphrodisiac that inflames the captain's desire. For the uninhibited pair have much in store before the perfume's power is fully unleashed. . . .
Prisoner of Desire
Anya took Ravel as prisoner to save his life. But in a small dark room on her lush Louisiana plantation, it was Anya who became Ravel's prisoner of desire. As she struggled to contain her emotions, and Ravel strove to win her love, they both faced the challenge of staying alive....
Southern Rapture
Lettie Mason, a proper yet headstrong Boston schoolteacher, journeyed to a small Louisiana town after the Civil War to expose the wretched rogue who'd killed her brother. The man was known as Thorn--a man with a reputation for both murder and mercy. She was sure he had killed her brother, but she learned that he also helped save the homes and lives of many townspeople. How could she reconcile these two different images of the same man--and how could she accept the overwhelming desire, the thrilling passion, and the reckless abandon he aroused deep within her?
Spanish Serenade
Beautiful, headstrong Pilar Sandoval y Serna will pay any price to escape the tyranny of her stepfather, Don Esteban. She turns to handsome, moody El Leon, a nobleman turned to a life of outlawry by the depredations of Don Esteban. Together in the hills, Pilar and El Leon find their wills in constant battle and their hearts in secret accord . . .
Perfume of Paradise
Terrified of her impending marriage, beautiful Elene Larpent scents her body with a Haitian voodoo perfume guaranteed to bewitch the wealthy landowner and ensure his devotion. But just moments into the wedding, a violent slave uprising interrupts the consecration.
Elene escapes--only to be captured by a ruthless band of men. On the verge of certain death, she is saved by handsome Captain Ryan Bayard. Then, amid the exotic breezes of St. Dominique, Elene and the captain discover a lust as sultry as the Caribbean air. In her passion, Elene quickly forgets the magic potion she had applied to her delicate skin.
But Elene must wait to see if it is true love or the dizzying aphrodisiac that inflames the captain's desire. For the uninhibited pair have much in store before the perfume's power is fully unleashed. . . .
Prisoner of Desire
Anya took Ravel as prisoner to save his life. But in a small dark room on her lush Louisiana plantation, it was Anya who became Ravel's prisoner of desire. As she struggled to contain her emotions, and Ravel strove to win her love, they both faced the challenge of staying alive....
Southern Rapture
Lettie Mason, a proper yet headstrong Boston schoolteacher, journeyed to a small Louisiana town after the Civil War to expose the wretched rogue who'd killed her brother. The man was known as Thorn--a man with a reputation for both murder and mercy. She was sure he had killed her brother, but she learned that he also helped save the homes and lives of many townspeople. How could she reconcile these two different images of the same man--and how could she accept the overwhelming desire, the thrilling passion, and the reckless abandon he aroused deep within her?
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First published November 17, 2012
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About the author
Jennifer Blake
171 books542 followersA pseudonym used by Patricia Maxwell.
Jennifer Blake has been called a “pioneer of the romance genre”, and an “icon of the romance industry.” A New York Times and international best selling author since 1977, she is a charter member of Romance Writers of America, member of the RWA Hall of Fame, and recipient of the RWA Lifetime Achievement Rita. She holds numerous other honors, including two “Maggies”, two Holt Medallions, multiple Reviewer’s Choice Awards, the Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times BookReviews Magazine, and the Frank Waters Award for literary excellence. She has written over 60 books with translations in 20 languages and more than 30 million copies in print worldwide.
Jennifer and her husband reside in a lakeside Caribbean-style retreat in North Louisiana where they often entertain family and friends. Always a gardener, she spends much of her time encouraging her garden to bloom with her favorite daylilies and antique roses. She also enjoys walking her two dogs, Buffy and Lucky, and indulging in needlework, painting, and travel.
Jennifer Blake has been called a “pioneer of the romance genre”, and an “icon of the romance industry.” A New York Times and international best selling author since 1977, she is a charter member of Romance Writers of America, member of the RWA Hall of Fame, and recipient of the RWA Lifetime Achievement Rita. She holds numerous other honors, including two “Maggies”, two Holt Medallions, multiple Reviewer’s Choice Awards, the Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times BookReviews Magazine, and the Frank Waters Award for literary excellence. She has written over 60 books with translations in 20 languages and more than 30 million copies in print worldwide.
Jennifer and her husband reside in a lakeside Caribbean-style retreat in North Louisiana where they often entertain family and friends. Always a gardener, she spends much of her time encouraging her garden to bloom with her favorite daylilies and antique roses. She also enjoys walking her two dogs, Buffy and Lucky, and indulging in needlework, painting, and travel.
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June 19, 2018
Four more by Jennifer Blake
Spanish Serenade, Perfume of Paradise, Prusoner of Desire, Southern Rapture
Each book In this collection is outstanding and utterly unique. Jennifer Blake has found a permanent place in my library. She educates, she enthralls, she excites, and she commands my attention by her every word. She has the ability to transport me to whatever place, at whatever time, and introduce me to her unique characters. I go happily. More, more, more!
Spanish Serenade, Perfume of Paradise, Prusoner of Desire, Southern Rapture
Each book In this collection is outstanding and utterly unique. Jennifer Blake has found a permanent place in my library. She educates, she enthralls, she excites, and she commands my attention by her every word. She has the ability to transport me to whatever place, at whatever time, and introduce me to her unique characters. I go happily. More, more, more!
November 16, 2019
Detailed, deep, intense and amazing
The author clearly puts her family history of the south in her novels. The books are rich in detail, thoroughly accurate, highly visual, and intense in the best way possible. These are not casual novels with which to wile away the time but instead are novels that draw you in like the penetrating heat of Louisiana summers.
The author clearly puts her family history of the south in her novels. The books are rich in detail, thoroughly accurate, highly visual, and intense in the best way possible. These are not casual novels with which to wile away the time but instead are novels that draw you in like the penetrating heat of Louisiana summers.
August 29, 2017
Four!
Four excellent historical romances set in the background of Louisiana. My favorite was the Prisoner of Desire. Romance, via a kidnapping. Different! I loved the first one I read, the one about perfume causing a man to fall in love. Sure! That doesn't work.
Four excellent historical romances set in the background of Louisiana. My favorite was the Prisoner of Desire. Romance, via a kidnapping. Different! I loved the first one I read, the one about perfume causing a man to fall in love. Sure! That doesn't work.
September 16, 2017
Valuable reading in many ways
How about free for a 4-book ebook boxed set? How could I resist? Search Amazon soon to find out how, it was a Bookbub selection recently, but the deal might be expired. I'm on a budget with a need to be frugal. Those with cash who desire a fascinating historical read would be well-advised to try this set.
This is perhaps not classic literature, but these are classic bodice-rippers. The author is the godmother of the romance novel, now 75-years-old.
I am not ashamed to say, I like her style. The author wields her words with rapier precision. It's refreshing to follow a vocabulary written for an educated adult level.
In one day, I read three and a half of the Louisiana History series, finished the 4th today… and learned a lot. Not about “romance” but about French and Spanish culture in New Orleans. Mostly set in the 19th century with great insight into lifestyle, agricultural and political realities of the times. Many of the details are those my grandparents spoke to me about. Fashions and furnishings and food are described with enough care to make a reader swoon. All are fast-paced enjoyable reads. Laissez les bon temps roulez, and don't judge a book by its cover or genre.
How about free for a 4-book ebook boxed set? How could I resist? Search Amazon soon to find out how, it was a Bookbub selection recently, but the deal might be expired. I'm on a budget with a need to be frugal. Those with cash who desire a fascinating historical read would be well-advised to try this set.
This is perhaps not classic literature, but these are classic bodice-rippers. The author is the godmother of the romance novel, now 75-years-old.
I am not ashamed to say, I like her style. The author wields her words with rapier precision. It's refreshing to follow a vocabulary written for an educated adult level.
In one day, I read three and a half of the Louisiana History series, finished the 4th today… and learned a lot. Not about “romance” but about French and Spanish culture in New Orleans. Mostly set in the 19th century with great insight into lifestyle, agricultural and political realities of the times. Many of the details are those my grandparents spoke to me about. Fashions and furnishings and food are described with enough care to make a reader swoon. All are fast-paced enjoyable reads. Laissez les bon temps roulez, and don't judge a book by its cover or genre.
March 7, 2017
First two quite good. Still liked second two okay, but they were borderline with the pressure involved to get the women to bed, even if the men were otherwise decent. Very much liked the history. 3 star
January 27, 2016
These books had some great characters who were interesting and fun to 'watch.' I felt all the books got mired down in too much historic details - so much so that the stories stalled a but. I love history, but the level of detail took something away from the flow of the action. I enjoyed reading about the various couples and their supporting casts. I especially liked how each book was a tale unto itself.
August 31, 2016
For Southern Rapture
I read the inscription for the last story, and went right to it. I left a review in the Ask a Question, section. Brilliantly done, and I don't understand how you kept all the parts separate. I got a bit confused with Martin, and all the treacherous activities he had his hand in, (or should I say gun)? Ranny, of course was a dream come true! I won't soon forget him.
I read the inscription for the last story, and went right to it. I left a review in the Ask a Question, section. Brilliantly done, and I don't understand how you kept all the parts separate. I got a bit confused with Martin, and all the treacherous activities he had his hand in, (or should I say gun)? Ranny, of course was a dream come true! I won't soon forget him.
March 18, 2016
Making the South right again.
Just the right amount of history. The right amount of twists and turns to keep you guessing at first, but then after you think you know, changes enough to make you wonder. Then you are into their thoughts and then wondering still.
Just the right amount of history. The right amount of twists and turns to keep you guessing at first, but then after you think you know, changes enough to make you wonder. Then you are into their thoughts and then wondering still.
August 31, 2016
Great Historicals
I thoroughly enjoyed every one of the books in this collection. They were great romantic reads as well as being historically enlightening. The heroes were what dreams are made of and I fell a little in love with each of them.
I thoroughly enjoyed every one of the books in this collection. They were great romantic reads as well as being historically enlightening. The heroes were what dreams are made of and I fell a little in love with each of them.
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