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The Tiger Sleeps
In India she had roamed wild, a golden-eyed creature as exotic and seductive as any jungle cat. Now, tangled in the snares of London society, Ariel Lockwood was betrothed to a ruthless predator who would ruin her family if she didn't become his prize trophy.
It was a tawny minx not a proper English lady who had once aroused Dylan Christianson's burning desire. Years later, Ariel's image still lingered in the rugged Earl of Crestwood's dreams. The only man who could save Ariel, he would forfeit all he possessed to awaken her sleeping passion and savor the sweet fury of her love.
It was a tawny minx not a proper English lady who had once aroused Dylan Christianson's burning desire. Years later, Ariel's image still lingered in the rugged Earl of Crestwood's dreams. The only man who could save Ariel, he would forfeit all he possessed to awaken her sleeping passion and savor the sweet fury of her love.
357 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1993
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Fela Dawson Scott
11 books6 followersFela Dawson Scott has been writing for decades, but her four-book series is the author’s favorite journey thus far. Her innate desire to explore the darker side of fantasy has come to life in the pages of book 1: I Am Wínterborn – The Wolf, book 2: I Am Wínterborn – The Dragon, book 3: I Am Wínterborn – The Wytch, and book 4: I Am Wínterborn – The Wraith.
The author’s previous books include five historical romances as Fela Dawson Scott and three historical fantasies written under the nom de plume Brit Darby.
The author’s previous books include five historical romances as Fela Dawson Scott and three historical fantasies written under the nom de plume Brit Darby.
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February 10, 2025
Read: 2/8/25
2.5 stars!
Meh! This was an okay read. It's not bad but not particularly good either. The story starts off with potential in India. Two men see the beautiful woman with the tiger pet, both want her, but only one kills everyone to get her. In the 1st chapter, the h is now living in England about to marry a crazyman who is blackmailing her. Our H arrives to save the h and marry her. Unfortunately, the h has to leave because her soul is in India, and it's the only where she is safe. So, there is a fun boat ride with the evil villain lurking nearby.
Again, the story was okay but not memorable. So far, I'm not impressed with this author's books.
2.5 stars!
Meh! This was an okay read. It's not bad but not particularly good either. The story starts off with potential in India. Two men see the beautiful woman with the tiger pet, both want her, but only one kills everyone to get her. In the 1st chapter, the h is now living in England about to marry a crazyman who is blackmailing her. Our H arrives to save the h and marry her. Unfortunately, the h has to leave because her soul is in India, and it's the only where she is safe. So, there is a fun boat ride with the evil villain lurking nearby.
Again, the story was okay but not memorable. So far, I'm not impressed with this author's books.
June 2, 2017
Very different
I read this a long time ago and had just found it again. Unfortunately i skipped a lot of pages this time around. I liked the idea of the heroine being strong and in tune with the wild and exotic animals. However, the execution of the whole story was a little messy. There was so much going on and to add OTT miscommunication and secrecy was just too much. There were aspects that had you on your toes with great anticipation i.e the great race. And then others that just dragged on too long. The hero seemed to be forever hurt *eyes rolling*. He didn't impress me much.
I read this a long time ago and had just found it again. Unfortunately i skipped a lot of pages this time around. I liked the idea of the heroine being strong and in tune with the wild and exotic animals. However, the execution of the whole story was a little messy. There was so much going on and to add OTT miscommunication and secrecy was just too much. There were aspects that had you on your toes with great anticipation i.e the great race. And then others that just dragged on too long. The hero seemed to be forever hurt *eyes rolling*. He didn't impress me much.
April 19, 2018
Fantastic!
The best books are one that you wish you were the main characters. Oh to have been Ariel in life, not just in my mind and heart. Good job! No, great job!
The best books are one that you wish you were the main characters. Oh to have been Ariel in life, not just in my mind and heart. Good job! No, great job!
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October 25, 2021Hmm. I very nearly didn't finish this. I was drawn to it when I picked it up - presumably in a second hand shop, some fifteen years ago - because it was partially set in India. Having spent part of my childhood in the Bengal, it is a setting I usually enjoy.
My main problem here though was the heroine's fierce independence (which I would normally applaud) and her inability to trust, creating far worse complications and preventing those in a position to help from being able to react appropriately.
This had me gnashing my teeth repeatedly, and wondering if I really wanted to bother. Nonetheless, I was pulled through the story. I probably enjoyed the part in the desert most, as Ariel was not lying to those close to her.
Despite the fact that this was written a while ago, this isn't as cringey in terms of consent between the hero and heroine as is often the case in older romance novels. Kudos for that.
My main problem here though was the heroine's fierce independence (which I would normally applaud) and her inability to trust, creating far worse complications and preventing those in a position to help from being able to react appropriately.
This had me gnashing my teeth repeatedly, and wondering if I really wanted to bother. Nonetheless, I was pulled through the story. I probably enjoyed the part in the desert most, as Ariel was not lying to those close to her.
Despite the fact that this was written a while ago, this isn't as cringey in terms of consent between the hero and heroine as is often the case in older romance novels. Kudos for that.
January 5, 2016
im a big fan of historical romances done right and boy was this one. ariel is my favorite type of heroine spunky determined and independent. dylan isthe best kind of hero strong but sweet and not at all overbearing. together they make a lovely couple. add bryce the kind of villian you love to hate and you have a wonderffully suspense driven book!
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