- Mass Market Paperback: 448 pages
- Publisher: Avon; 1st mmpb edition (May 1 1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0380781484
- ISBN-13: 978-0380781485
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.7 x 3.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 227 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #575,275 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Smoldering"--" Publishers Weekly"Distinctive"-- Johanna Lindsey"For Scorching Sensuality And Raw Passion Brenda Joyce Is Unrivaled"--" Romantic Times
-- Johanna Lindsey
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SHE TOLD HERSELF that there was no such thing as ghosts. Read the first page
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3.0 out of 5 stars
An Engaging Time Travel,
By Ms Winston (East Coast U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Captive (Mass Market Paperback)
I read this book when it was first published, and reordered it as my original copy has disappeared. Reader's reviews on this book were mixed: the most obvious flaws in the book are that the heroine is a scholar on naval warfare, but seems to be incapable of putting this knowledge to use when she finds herself transported back in time to her favorite period in history, and her overuse of the expression "ohmygod!" But, remember, when you read a time travel you are suspending your disbelief anyway, so I wouldn't let that keep me from reading this fine swashbuckler! The book is fast paced, has a fine secondary cast of characters, provides interesting historical details and exploration of a time and place (the Barbary Coast in the era of the famous pirates -- early 1800s) that is generally ignored by romance writers. To paraphrase what another reviewer wrote, the fact that the heroine is very human and and doesn't always know what to do in a given situation, and frequently makes incorrect decisions just makes her more endearing to me. If you like your heroines and heroes to be perfect, this is not the book for you -- but if you don't mind some rough edges on both, and want to try a different time period, I think you will enjoy "Captive."
5.0 out of 5 stars
An incredible love story!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Captive (Mass Market Paperback)
This is one of those books I keep on my bookshelf and after I've read a few stinkers and need a good read, I pick it up and read it again. I've read this book several times because I know I'm in for a good read. It was my first time travel I've read, though I've only read a few, and it is also one of my favorite all time historical romance novels. I am unable to put it down when I read it and it seems to get better each time. A truly wonderful love story between Xavier and Alex. Read it! You won't be disappointed.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Awful,
By A Customer
This review is from: Captive (Mass Market Paperback)
Ovewrought, melodramatic characters, an annoying and none-too-bright heroine that is supposed to be independent, intelligent and a scholar of nineteenth century American naval history, sex scenes that don't pack a whole lot of heat...yawn... The hero had potential, though, although what he saw in Alexandra is beyond me.
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