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Silver Snare
Their strong wills clashed from the moment the small plane crash-landed in the desert. Lucas Kincaid, primitive male, dared to claim Jessica Travers with primal passion and power. Now that the nightmare was over, Jessie thought she could escape on a luxury cruise to Mexico. Relentlessly, Lucas followed, determined to transform her icy passion into blazing need, determined to prove she belonged to him . . . forever.
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 1, 1983
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About the author
Stephanie James
49 books149 followersJayne Ann Castle was born on 28 March 1948 in Borrego Springs, California. Her mother, Alberta Castle, raised her with her two brothers, Stephen and James. In 1970, she obtained a B.A in History at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and later she obtained a Masters degree in Library Science from San Jose State University, where she met Frank Krentz, an engineer. After her graduation, they married and moved to the Virgin Islands. She worked in the Duke University library system, where she began to write her first romance novels. The marriage moved to Seattle, Washington, where they continue living.
Now, Jayne Ann Castle Krentz with her seven pennames is considered a pillar in the contemporary romance genre. For some years, she only uses three pennames for each of three different periods from time: "Jayne Ann Krentz" (her married name) from the present, "Jayne Castle" (her birth name) from the future and her most famous penname: "Amanda Quick" from the past. She is famous for her work ethic, beginning her writing by 7 am six days a week. Her heroins never are damsels in hardships, they are often heroes. Her novels also contain mystery or paranormal elements.
Enthusiastic of the romantic genre, she has always defended its importance. To help educate the public about the romantic genre she became the editor and a contributor to Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance, a non-fiction essay collection that won the prestigious Susan Koppelman Award for Feminist Studies. She established the Castle Humanities Fund at UCSC's University Library to allow the library to purchase additional books and has given money to 15 Seattle-area elementary schools to enhance their library budgets. She is also a member of the Advisory Board for the Writers Programs at the University of Washington extension program.
Psuedonyms:
Jayne Ann Krentz
Amanda Quick
Jayne Castle
Jayne Bentley
Jayne Taylor
Amanda Glass
Now, Jayne Ann Castle Krentz with her seven pennames is considered a pillar in the contemporary romance genre. For some years, she only uses three pennames for each of three different periods from time: "Jayne Ann Krentz" (her married name) from the present, "Jayne Castle" (her birth name) from the future and her most famous penname: "Amanda Quick" from the past. She is famous for her work ethic, beginning her writing by 7 am six days a week. Her heroins never are damsels in hardships, they are often heroes. Her novels also contain mystery or paranormal elements.
Enthusiastic of the romantic genre, she has always defended its importance. To help educate the public about the romantic genre she became the editor and a contributor to Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance, a non-fiction essay collection that won the prestigious Susan Koppelman Award for Feminist Studies. She established the Castle Humanities Fund at UCSC's University Library to allow the library to purchase additional books and has given money to 15 Seattle-area elementary schools to enhance their library budgets. She is also a member of the Advisory Board for the Writers Programs at the University of Washington extension program.
Psuedonyms:
Jayne Ann Krentz
Amanda Quick
Jayne Castle
Jayne Bentley
Jayne Taylor
Amanda Glass
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July 29, 2012
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Hero
Beta hero? No, he's an alpha hero? No, he's just an annoying hero.
Cop turned pet shop owner who is too squeamish to feed the snakes.
Stalkerific
Heroine
Bratty
Women's lib overkill (It was written in '83).
Disliked her for 95% of the book.
Totally unsympathetic character.
1.5 stars
Hero
Beta hero? No, he's an alpha hero? No, he's just an annoying hero.
Cop turned pet shop owner who is too squeamish to feed the snakes.
Stalkerific
Heroine
Bratty
Women's lib overkill (It was written in '83).
Disliked her for 95% of the book.
Totally unsympathetic character.
1.5 stars
February 7, 2019
"The Silver Snare" is the story of Jessica and Lucas.
When a plane crash lands Jessica and Lucas, among 6 other passengers in a jungle, its a battle of wills and dominance between the two. Much to Jessica's chagrin, "alpha" man Lucas ends up taking control of their troop for survival..that is until one night of primal passion brings the two primitive beings together.
On being rescued, Jessica is ashamed of herself, and tries to run from Lucas, taking an impromptu cruise to Mexico. But she soon realizes that when Lucas had claimed her as his, he meant he would never let her go.
The book started out very well. Stranded in a jungle, the H and h go head to head, until the hero asserts dominance. The h unwillingly accepts. However, they cannot ignore their basic instincts, and when the H calls upon her, the h accepts him.
When they return back to civilization, the h tries hard to claim independence and ignore the H, but he does not let her go..
Extremely likable and devoted hero. I liked his comparisons to a jaguar- seeking his prey; kind and gentle when he wanted and ruthless and determined when needed. When the h expressed her discomfort with his assertiveness at a few instances, he backed off. The biggest brownie points are that he was from humble beginnings- not a trillionaire. He ran a pet shop, wore normal clothes, used his savings to chase the h but never was inferior to anyone. He adored animals, respected women, was not ashamed to apologize yet was stalkerish, and that gives him my love.
The h came off a bit snobbish at a few instances, like her repeated reminders to the hero about his profession, how she did not shut up the bitchy women in the gym when they seemed to mock the hero's financial status, how she did not stop OM from almost kicking a dog- but she wasn't a bad person tbh. Both her and the hero had unusual pasts, and she worked hard to be "independent", so I could not bring myself to hate her. Also, I'm glad that it was her who finally chased the H, not vice versa.
Fabulous hero, tolerable heroine, loads of obsession and devotion, leading to a sweet ending.
Read this one for the jungle cat-esque hero.
Safe..ish
3.5/5
When a plane crash lands Jessica and Lucas, among 6 other passengers in a jungle, its a battle of wills and dominance between the two. Much to Jessica's chagrin, "alpha" man Lucas ends up taking control of their troop for survival..that is until one night of primal passion brings the two primitive beings together.
On being rescued, Jessica is ashamed of herself, and tries to run from Lucas, taking an impromptu cruise to Mexico. But she soon realizes that when Lucas had claimed her as his, he meant he would never let her go.
The book started out very well. Stranded in a jungle, the H and h go head to head, until the hero asserts dominance. The h unwillingly accepts. However, they cannot ignore their basic instincts, and when the H calls upon her, the h accepts him.
When they return back to civilization, the h tries hard to claim independence and ignore the H, but he does not let her go..
Extremely likable and devoted hero. I liked his comparisons to a jaguar- seeking his prey; kind and gentle when he wanted and ruthless and determined when needed. When the h expressed her discomfort with his assertiveness at a few instances, he backed off. The biggest brownie points are that he was from humble beginnings- not a trillionaire. He ran a pet shop, wore normal clothes, used his savings to chase the h but never was inferior to anyone. He adored animals, respected women, was not ashamed to apologize yet was stalkerish, and that gives him my love.
The h came off a bit snobbish at a few instances, like her repeated reminders to the hero about his profession, how she did not shut up the bitchy women in the gym when they seemed to mock the hero's financial status, how she did not stop OM from almost kicking a dog- but she wasn't a bad person tbh. Both her and the hero had unusual pasts, and she worked hard to be "independent", so I could not bring myself to hate her. Also, I'm glad that it was her who finally chased the H, not vice versa.
Fabulous hero, tolerable heroine, loads of obsession and devotion, leading to a sweet ending.
Read this one for the jungle cat-esque hero.
Safe..ish
3.5/5
October 26, 2018
Jayne Ann Krentz yet again proves how far she can go in her romantic imaginations. She delivers a different romance in "The Silver Snare", where the heroine Jessica Travers are the highly rich businesswoman- satisfied with her independence and strong attitude. The hero is a common man, a unique kind of Alpha that are ready to travel up to the other end of the world to claim his heroine!
They meet for the first time when the plane they are in crash, and gets stranded on a island. Their wills clashing, a sexual desire also threatens between them which they soon also succumb to- and when they get to civilisation Jessica will do everything to run away from him, and he relentlessly follows after her , determined to prove that she belongs to him forever.
Yeah i just LOVE this book...
Jessica were easily as determined to never again surrender to Lucas, and her stubborness made me infuriated while i also somehow admired her for it. Lucas had his heart on his sleeve since the time they got to know each other in the island. She is a very cold businesswoman (in the way tycoon heroes usually are) but also had this very vulnerable and secret longing for a true home and a family ever since she gets to know Lucas. With excitement i took in every ounce of relentless pursuit Lucas had for her- and longed for her to realize that she loves him.
Lucas Kincaid is one of a HELL sexy hero. He is a predator in pursuit of his heroine who he calls his (so cute) and i loved it the way he got jealous of every man that got near her. And he is a ....petshop owner! Thats soooooo freaking adorable! He could be such a softy sometimes and i just wanted to hug him and never let go! He was a slave to his love for her, and oh he was such a smitten hero. He could be both vulnerable and aggressive that i was like OH YEAH BABY! But trust me in one thing, this man is everything but a beta hero. He was a Alpha caveman that had realized his everlasting love for Jessica much earlier than she did. And the sex-scenes were OH MY GOD so burning steamy that my eyes got burned! Lucas and Jessica are hot in bed together, and out of it...and simply right for each other.
Their HEA were a delightful surprise, and i find this book one of my biggest favourites by Jayne Ann Krentz aka Stephanie James. A Keeper for everyone who loves Romance!
They meet for the first time when the plane they are in crash, and gets stranded on a island. Their wills clashing, a sexual desire also threatens between them which they soon also succumb to- and when they get to civilisation Jessica will do everything to run away from him, and he relentlessly follows after her , determined to prove that she belongs to him forever.
Yeah i just LOVE this book...
Jessica were easily as determined to never again surrender to Lucas, and her stubborness made me infuriated while i also somehow admired her for it. Lucas had his heart on his sleeve since the time they got to know each other in the island. She is a very cold businesswoman (in the way tycoon heroes usually are) but also had this very vulnerable and secret longing for a true home and a family ever since she gets to know Lucas. With excitement i took in every ounce of relentless pursuit Lucas had for her- and longed for her to realize that she loves him.
Lucas Kincaid is one of a HELL sexy hero. He is a predator in pursuit of his heroine who he calls his (so cute) and i loved it the way he got jealous of every man that got near her. And he is a ....petshop owner! Thats soooooo freaking adorable! He could be such a softy sometimes and i just wanted to hug him and never let go! He was a slave to his love for her, and oh he was such a smitten hero. He could be both vulnerable and aggressive that i was like OH YEAH BABY! But trust me in one thing, this man is everything but a beta hero. He was a Alpha caveman that had realized his everlasting love for Jessica much earlier than she did. And the sex-scenes were OH MY GOD so burning steamy that my eyes got burned! Lucas and Jessica are hot in bed together, and out of it...and simply right for each other.
Their HEA were a delightful surprise, and i find this book one of my biggest favourites by Jayne Ann Krentz aka Stephanie James. A Keeper for everyone who loves Romance!
November 27, 2017
Давам 1 звезда за усилията, които бяха нужни за да довърша иначе 150 стр. "книга" и половин звезда за усилията на авторката да доведе до край и печат историята. Нереалистичните персонажи като Лукас, който е бивш полицай, любител на животни, харесва деца, фин психолог на женско поведение и винаги адекватен спрямо ситуацията и Джеси, с нейното изцяло женско поведение "заинтересована съм, не, не съм", менящо се през 15 страници, събуди недоверието ми към авторката да подбира героите си. Диалозите бяха скучни и еднообразни, като с нищо не доразвиваха представата за главните лица. "Странните случайности " като паднал самолет в пустиня с поточе и зайци или появата на героя Лукас в момент на обир допълваше абсурда на цялата идеята. Финалът на двуседмичната любов тип "кой кого ще надхитри" включваше предложение за брак и план за потомство укрепи насмешката, с която ще гледам на този жанр произведения.
March 30, 2018
Another book that for the life of me I can't see why I liked or kept it. Lack of options maybe? I do seem to recall having read it repeatedly.
June 25, 2015
Another old school JAK that I've somehow never read before. I kind of want to re-title it The Silver Snare... of Patriarchy. (aka, a retelling of The Taming of the Shrew.)
Most of the book was the heroine's internal struggle to figure out what she wanted vs what she thought she was supposed to want (2nd wave feminism) vs what the hero told her she wanted (patriarchy). But, her thinking was such a muddled mess that the hero's Holy Stalker, Batman tendencies were actually somewhat sympathetic. (This book came out around the same time as bell hook's Feminist Theory, which I kept wanting to hand the heroine and tell her to read -- you can want a family and a career and enjoy sex, really it's ok).
Overall, the heroine was really funny sometimes and I love that the hero owns a pet store, but I'm not sure if I'll ever bother reading this one again.
Most of the book was the heroine's internal struggle to figure out what she wanted vs what she thought she was supposed to want (2nd wave feminism) vs what the hero told her she wanted (patriarchy). But, her thinking was such a muddled mess that the hero's Holy Stalker, Batman tendencies were actually somewhat sympathetic. (This book came out around the same time as bell hook's Feminist Theory, which I kept wanting to hand the heroine and tell her to read -- you can want a family and a career and enjoy sex, really it's ok).
Overall, the heroine was really funny sometimes and I love that the hero owns a pet store, but I'm not sure if I'll ever bother reading this one again.
November 23, 2025
Enserió me enojo mucho la actitud de Jessica durante casi todo el libro, me recordo bastante a otra protagonista ( Shanna de Kathleen Woodiwiss😂🤦♀️) por lo cabeza dura e indecisa. Sin embargo, al final reacciono y pudo reconocer el amor que sentia por Lucas.
Por el contrario Lucas me pareció un personaje con adjetivos tan positivos como por ejemplo: su persistencia, honestidad y empatia. Además, debo agregar lo protector que era con los animales; aunque me dio un poco de vibras de (stalker🤭❤️🔥JAJAJA LO ADORÉ).
Calificación Final: 3.9 🌟
Por el contrario Lucas me pareció un personaje con adjetivos tan positivos como por ejemplo: su persistencia, honestidad y empatia. Además, debo agregar lo protector que era con los animales; aunque me dio un poco de vibras de (stalker🤭❤️🔥JAJAJA LO ADORÉ).
Calificación Final: 3.9 🌟
July 2, 2022
Smart and capable woman is expected to give up a career at which she's very good because That's What The Male Asshat Wants. How disappointing when she became yet another doormat with Treacherous Body Syndrome instead of dumping this creepy, manipulative stalker.
August 17, 2019
It had potential but unfortunately went meh quite soon.
March 14, 2013
This early Jayne Ann Krentz (1983) was a bit confusing. It started in the desert in California after a plane crash and moved on to a luxurious cruise to Mexico. Confronting the primitive and then the civilized in each other, Jessica Travers and Lucas Kincaid work their way through an initially lopsided relationship, first favoring Lucas and then favoring Jessica. I'm not sure this worked for me, but I still read it every other year.
September 14, 2014
I really enjoyed this book. Her characters are always different than expected. I enjoyed all of her 80's books and took them for the era they were in and what was selling. I do wish they were all in Kindle Format!
April 15, 2024
Enjoyable but not as much so as her books in the future
Second Read - The aggressive male syndrome for the time is slowly dissapating in this book. Not totally gone but definitely phasing into a more pleasant personality.
Second Read - The aggressive male syndrome for the time is slowly dissapating in this book. Not totally gone but definitely phasing into a more pleasant personality.
September 14, 2014
I really enjoyed this book. Her characters are always different than expected. I enjoyed all of her 80's books and took them for the era they were in and what was selling.
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