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Elusive Swan
Escaping an arranged marriage, Arianne St. Thomas travels to St. Augustine, where she meets and falls in love with a handsome, wealthy aristocrat named Lucas Maine
509 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 1987
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About the author
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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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
September 23, 2020
3.5 stars. This was my first book by SS. My first initial thought upon starting the book was that the writing was going to be really trite. Actually I’d say that some of the plot i.e. involving the marriage was good, hence the extra half star, but overall still stereotypical. I enjoyed the characters and story for what it was. I have another of her books, Tame My Wild Heart, hopefully that one will come closer to a 4. If not it may be my last SS book for quite a while.
May 3, 2021
Storyline a 5 star, romance is more of a 2-3.
I really loved the plot and the storyline. Pirates, hidden identity, long journeys, large cast of characters, fighting, explosions. Some parts were a little slow, but I did get swept away. Then came to romance, book was published in 1987 so there is a yes on dubious concent. The emotional turmoil the hero puts on our strong of mind and will heroine sucks. Its real unfortunate that theres not really a sorry or a grovel, and with a laugh all is forgiven. Which is a real shame when they work at the end together actually really nicely.
All in all it probably just deserves to be put on a high shelf.
I really loved the plot and the storyline. Pirates, hidden identity, long journeys, large cast of characters, fighting, explosions. Some parts were a little slow, but I did get swept away. Then came to romance, book was published in 1987 so there is a yes on dubious concent. The emotional turmoil the hero puts on our strong of mind and will heroine sucks. Its real unfortunate that theres not really a sorry or a grovel, and with a laugh all is forgiven. Which is a real shame when they work at the end together actually really nicely.
All in all it probably just deserves to be put on a high shelf.
December 12, 2022
I just couldn't get into this story. I only liked the first few chapters. I think the whole idea of brother and sister pretending to be lovers just put a bad taste in my mouth, as if someone peed in my iced tea.
March 7, 2023
Was too long, the plot points were messy, and I very much disliked the main characters. Heavy trigger warning in this one. The only saving grace are the CONSENSUAL love scenes of you catch my meaning
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