Black Invader

by Rebecca Stratton

It was as well his interest lay elsewhere — Kirstie's feeling was illogical. A proud half-Spaniard, she couldn't hide the fact that she despised Miguel Montanes for purchasing her old family estate. — Kirstie's grandfather hinted it would be wise for Kirstje to marry Miguel -- her future would be secure. The idea was totally repugnant to her.But the more she saw of Miguel, the more confused she became. Her hatred of him was irrational -- but so was her growing love!

Genres: Harlequin Romance

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1981

About the author

Rebecca Stratton wrote two books as a Harlequin Presents author. Writing for the Harlequin Romance imprint, she published 43 novels. She also wrote under the name Lucy Gillen. She passed away in 1982.



Biography from Harlequin Romance #2489 The Golden Spaniard

"When one happens to be an unmarried woman of forty-five and apparently fixed for the rest of her working life in a safe and settled job," Rebecca Stratton says of herself, "it is apt to be regarded as bordering on the insane to suddenly give it all up and become a full-time writer."

But that is precisely what British-born and -bred Rebecca did one August day in 1967. Writing had always been her ultimate aim, and she felt that if she didn't make the move right then and there she'd end her days as "one more elderly lady sighing for what might have been."

When Rebecca Stratton's first attempt at a romance novel was accepted, she didn't know whether to laugh or to cry. So she did both. Then she celebrated with friends and relatives. And then sat down to the job of writing more books - and reveled in it!

Reviews

[Leona · Rating 2 out of 5]

This one definitely falls into the category of crazy train wrecks along with a full cast of looney tune characters. The hero was actually the best of the lot, except he had one teeny weeny fault. He allowed the sister-in-law to get away with attempted murder so as not to ruffle any family feathers.

So here goes the crew..

1. the heroine; calling her a spoiled brat is too nice a term for this witch.
2. the hero's slimy brother who has more screen time and roofie kisses than the hero. Talk about used goods.
3. the uncle who everyone says is very nice, but doesn't give a damn about anything, and leaves his granddaughter in the care of his wacko daughter in-law.
4. the daughter-in-law, wife of hero's deceased brother, who will stop at nothing to get her hooks into the hero.

The only thing that salvaged this one, was the hero, and the fact that he was absolutely bonkers for the heroine. I'm not sure why. She was such an annoying slut who spent more time making out with the brother than the hero.

It's honestly not bad if you're in the mood for a train wreck. But, there are definitely better train wrecks out there.

[Naksed · Rating 1 out of 5]

She is a spoiled and stupid brat. Thoroughly unlikable to the very last page.

He calls her his "pigeon." *shudder*

Incidentally, Thanksgiving at the Casa is going to be fantastic, what with heroine having all those make-out sessions with the hero's younger brother,the slimy OM, and having almost been murdered by hero's sister-in-law, the nutjob OW. It's all in the family, folks!

Sis in Law is quite bonkers but at least, she has style, trying to run down the heroine with a horse and simultaneously slashing her face with a riding crop. Style, I tell you.

[Lynn Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

A similar tale to her earlier story Dangerous Stranger under Lucy Gillen with fresher characters. Enjoyable read.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very close re-run of her previous novel (written under the name Lucy Gillen - Gentle Tyrant), which I loved. Although I sort of knew what was coming, I still thought this was a great read.

[RomLibrary]

It was as well his interest lay elsewhere

Kirstie's feeling was illogical. A proud half-Spaniard, she couldn't hide the fact that she despised Miguel Montanes for purchasing her old family estate.

Kirstie's grandfather hinted it would be wise for Kirstie to marry Miguel-her future would be secure. The idea was totally repugnant to her.

But the more she saw of Miguel, the more confused she became. Her hatred of him was irrational - but so was her growing love!

[Amara · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is almost the exact same book as Gentle Tyrant when Stratton used the name Lucy Gillen. When I say the almost same, I mean paragraphs and conversations are the exact same, the end is the only difference.