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Shameless Ecstasy
She trembled with passion at his merest touch!
SHE KNEW THE TRUTH
Sarianna Broydon had no illusions about why Cade Rensell wanted her. She knew she was the very image of the woman he'd once loved and lost...and that his desire to possess her sprang from a hunger for vengeance rather than a thirst for passion. Long ago, her father had driven him to ruin. And Cade, now wealthy and powerful, had come home to Georgia to take what he saw as his due. What Sarianna couldn't understand was why she didn't care that the gleam in his hazel eyes spoke of lust, not love...and why a few heated moments in his demanding embrace made her yearn to surrender all she had for one more fiery kiss.
HE TOLD NO LIES
Cade Rensell was full of cold fury and ruthless plans until he met Sarianna. Suddenly he no longer sought to relive and avenge the past in her arms. He only wanted his Sarianna, his fragile, tempestuous Sarianna. And when he saw her golden curls spread across his pillow, felt her slender softness beneath his questing caress, he swore he would love her more than life itself for an eternity...
SHE KNEW THE TRUTH
Sarianna Broydon had no illusions about why Cade Rensell wanted her. She knew she was the very image of the woman he'd once loved and lost...and that his desire to possess her sprang from a hunger for vengeance rather than a thirst for passion. Long ago, her father had driven him to ruin. And Cade, now wealthy and powerful, had come home to Georgia to take what he saw as his due. What Sarianna couldn't understand was why she didn't care that the gleam in his hazel eyes spoke of lust, not love...and why a few heated moments in his demanding embrace made her yearn to surrender all she had for one more fiery kiss.
HE TOLD NO LIES
Cade Rensell was full of cold fury and ruthless plans until he met Sarianna. Suddenly he no longer sought to relive and avenge the past in her arms. He only wanted his Sarianna, his fragile, tempestuous Sarianna. And when he saw her golden curls spread across his pillow, felt her slender softness beneath his questing caress, he swore he would love her more than life itself for an eternity...
416 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 1989
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Thea Devine
59 books69 followersThea Devine is the author of eighteen historical romances and four novellas, including her contributions to the Brava anthologies Captivated, Fascinated, and, most recently, All Through the Night. Devine lives with her husband of 35 years in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
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August 26, 2021
This review is of “Shameless Ecstasy”, a standalone from May 1989 by Thea Devine.
The book takes place on Swany Island, Georgia. One of the residents there is Sarianna Broydon, the heroine of the book. Sarianna lives with her father, Rex, her stepmother Vesta, and Vesta’s daughter, Jeralee. The relationship between Rex and Sarianna is not a good one, for many reasons. Stepping into this family drama is Cade Rensell, the hero of the book. Cade was born in Georgia, left, and has now returned, with some scores to settle.
As part of Cade’s revenge plan, he and Sarianna become lovers, who are caught by Vesta and Rex in a compromising position. Despite Rex’s objections, he agrees to let Sarianna and Cade marry.
Sarianna and Cade marry, despite Jeralee’s attempts to impede the process. Sarianna and Cade relocate to Savannah, and begin their married life together. They are happy on one level, but there are many difficulties beneath the surface, and two above it: Vesta and Jeralee,
Soon, after Sarianna suffers a miscarriage and other issues, she and Cade separate. She goes to Charleston, South Carolina to live with her late mother’s cousin. Cade follows her and tries to win her back. He’s not the only one following Sarianna to South Carolina; Vesta and Jeralee do as well, who come to visit and try to create problems for Sarianna. This time, they don't succeed.
In the end, Vesta tries to kill Sarianna, but is stopped by Cade. He and Sarianna reconcile and have their Happily Ever After.
Upside: The best part of this Southern Antebellum re-telling of “Cinderella” is Sarianna, who is subjected to various forms of emotional and mental cruelty throughout her life. The fact that she is still capable of being a loving person is a testament to her. The sex scenes are also very good for a late 1980’s mainstream romance novel.
Downside: Everything else!
Being more specific, the majority of the characters in “Shameless Ecstasy” are thoroughly unlikeable. The cruelty that Rex, Vesta and Jeralee exert toward Sarianna also contains sleazy elements. Although Ms. Devine tries to sell the book as a love story,there is no real love between Cade and Sarianna. He wants her for revenge against Rex, he lusts after her, and even though he verbalizes the words “I love you” to Sarianna, Cade’s actions tell a completely different story.
Sex: As mentioned, the love scenes are pretty good. They’re mildly descriptive and fairly erotic.
Violence: Vesta tries to kill Sarianna by stabbing her. She wounds Sarianna, but the injuries are not life-threatening.
Bottom Line: The only ecstasy I felt after reading “Shameless Ecstasy” was the fact that it was finally over. 1.27 stars.
The book takes place on Swany Island, Georgia. One of the residents there is Sarianna Broydon, the heroine of the book. Sarianna lives with her father, Rex, her stepmother Vesta, and Vesta’s daughter, Jeralee. The relationship between Rex and Sarianna is not a good one, for many reasons. Stepping into this family drama is Cade Rensell, the hero of the book. Cade was born in Georgia, left, and has now returned, with some scores to settle.
As part of Cade’s revenge plan, he and Sarianna become lovers, who are caught by Vesta and Rex in a compromising position. Despite Rex’s objections, he agrees to let Sarianna and Cade marry.
Sarianna and Cade marry, despite Jeralee’s attempts to impede the process. Sarianna and Cade relocate to Savannah, and begin their married life together. They are happy on one level, but there are many difficulties beneath the surface, and two above it: Vesta and Jeralee,
Soon, after Sarianna suffers a miscarriage and other issues, she and Cade separate. She goes to Charleston, South Carolina to live with her late mother’s cousin. Cade follows her and tries to win her back. He’s not the only one following Sarianna to South Carolina; Vesta and Jeralee do as well, who come to visit and try to create problems for Sarianna. This time, they don't succeed.
In the end, Vesta tries to kill Sarianna, but is stopped by Cade. He and Sarianna reconcile and have their Happily Ever After.
Upside: The best part of this Southern Antebellum re-telling of “Cinderella” is Sarianna, who is subjected to various forms of emotional and mental cruelty throughout her life. The fact that she is still capable of being a loving person is a testament to her. The sex scenes are also very good for a late 1980’s mainstream romance novel.
Downside: Everything else!
Being more specific, the majority of the characters in “Shameless Ecstasy” are thoroughly unlikeable. The cruelty that Rex, Vesta and Jeralee exert toward Sarianna also contains sleazy elements. Although Ms. Devine tries to sell the book as a love story,there is no real love between Cade and Sarianna. He wants her for revenge against Rex, he lusts after her, and even though he verbalizes the words “I love you” to Sarianna, Cade’s actions tell a completely different story.
Sex: As mentioned, the love scenes are pretty good. They’re mildly descriptive and fairly erotic.
Violence: Vesta tries to kill Sarianna by stabbing her. She wounds Sarianna, but the injuries are not life-threatening.
Bottom Line: The only ecstasy I felt after reading “Shameless Ecstasy” was the fact that it was finally over. 1.27 stars.
April 7, 2012
I Love this book... I used to own it once upon a time when I was younger. I was actually able to find it online to purchase thru amazon.com even though it is an out of print book! I received it in the maim and read it cover to cover immediately! Sarianna has always been one of my favorite characters.
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