The best-selling author of One Rode West presents the first of a five-book historical saga set in nineteenth-century Florida, where Tara Brent's dangerous past and an Indian war threatens her new marriage. Reprint. PW.
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YA?The turbulent life in the unsettled Florida of 1835 unfolds as Tara, running from a false accusation of murder, hastily marries Jarrett, an acquaintance who wins her in a poker game. He turns out to be wealthy plantation owner who befriends the Indians. She has trouble coping: war breaks out with the Indians, frightening her terribly. Her busy husband doesn't believe in explanations, and the newlyweds fight frequently, enjoying making up and falling helplessly in love. Their relationship is complex but characterization is realistic. Tension is relieved through subtle touches of humor especially with the pranks they play on one another. Her background remains a mystery, even to her husband, until almost the last chapter, an exciting climax that is nicely resolved. The attractive cover, the light plot, large amount of dialogue, and abundance of action make this piece of historical fiction an entertaining read.?Claudia Moore, W.T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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A prolific author of historical and contemporary romances (e.g., Spirit of the Season, Delacorte, 1993), Graham here begins a new multivolume family saga. Set in Florida during the 1830s, the story follows Tara Brent, who is running from a murder charge. She meets Jarrett McKenzie, who rescues her from her pursuers by marrying her and taking her to his plantation on the Florida frontier. At first frightened by the wilderness and the natives she sees as "savages," Tara learns to love Jarrett, his home, and the people he loves. The story is predictable, and the narrative flow is often interrupted by brief vignettes of Florida history. In addition, Graham's superficially drawn characters are stereotypes of the stubborn lovers unwilling to communicate. Although this novel is not one of the author's best, expect demand based on her popularity and reputation.
Barbara E. Kemp, SUNY at Albany
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Barbara E. Kemp, SUNY at Albany
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Heather Graham is the only author I have found to wrap you up in a story so well you can't wait to read what happens next. YOu can't wait for the next book to see how well the mackinzies survive all that is happening to them. One family fights to stay together no matter what the veiws and they fight for the women that they love.
By janlouise
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This was one of those books that I found at the library- the cover was pretty, review was interesting, and there were lots of initials on the inside cover where others had read it. So I decided that this must be a good one. AND IT WAS!!! Never a dull moment in it. Oh, there were times the history got a little long (nothing I couldn't bare though) and other times when I could have strangled Tara for not confiding in Jarret or for lashing out at him the way she did. And just when I thought I had it figured out there was a twist that took me off into another direction. I ended up carrying about the "supporting actors and actresses" as well as Tara and Jarrett. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and am glad the lasaga continues in Captive next. I don't usually buy very many to keep - but I did this one!
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I didn't know about the order of Graham's Flordia seris, and I began with _Captive_ instead. After being engrossed in the book for a day, I could not wait at all to get my hands on the first book _Runaway_. After reading about their sweet relationship in _Captive_ I was couldn't wait to read more.
Sadly, _Runaway_ was a dissapointment. Tara is a narrow-minded, bratty female who makes me cringe, and Jarrett makes me twitch. It seems as if Jarette married Tara for the wrong reasons (because she caught his attention? Her hair? Her beauty?). And it is BEYOND me why and when and how they fell in love. One moment they're spatting the cruelest words to each other, and suddenly Tara says she loves him.
Also, Tara's seemingly *big* crisis, was nothing more than a mere chapter in the book to culminate. Yet another disapointment. I expected more.
Mayhap this sounds like a rant, but it was such a disapointment. I expected more of the couple. I guess they evovled very nicely between the ending of _Runaway_ and _Captive_. I gave this book a 2 because although content was not enticing, Heather Graham does know how to spin a tale in fashion. Beautiful with word usage and fire.
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A must -read-book!!(Spicy_Chicken_onthe_Run@yahoo.com)
I found this book by chance ,it was on sale in a public library and I saw Heather Graham written on the cover ,I didn't think twice.I said it's got to be a great book. And it was. Read more
Published on July 8 2001 by Kitty
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Good, strong characters, somewhat predictable story...
I should start by saying that Heahter Graham clearly loves Florida and its history, and her descriptions and background are quite lovely. Read more
Published on Jan 11 2001 by Martha E. Nelson
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A runaway who can run no longer
Tara Brent is on her way from city to city running from a man accusing her of somethimg she didn't do. When she meets up with a card shark and he and he takes her as his payment. Read more
Published on July 2 2000 by Anna
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'Runaway' is a book worth running away with!
Magnificent! Tara is a spitfire to rival any of Graham's or Virginia Henley's heroines. Jarrett is cool, calm, collective, but oh so strong and protective. Read more
Published on Feb 4 2000 by "slwt"
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'Runaway' is a book worth running away with!
Magnificent! Tara is a spitfire to rival any of Graham's or Virginia Henley's heroines. Jarrett is cool, calm, collective, but oh so strong and protective. Read more
Published on Jan 4 2000
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I READ THE FIRST...BOUGHT THE REST!!
I picked up Runaway on sale at the bookstore. As a native Floridian and lover of romance novels, this book looked right up my alley. Read more
Published on Aug 16 1999 by Susan Martin
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An interesting thumbnail of early Florida.
The way Ms. Graham tells the love story of Tara and Jarrett is compelling, but how she makes us really experience old Florida is fantastic. Read more
Published on April 24 1998
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I am a true fan of this incredible series!!!!!!!!!
I first began the series with "Rebel". When I relized this was the third in a series, I quickly found the other two and fell in love with those as well. Read more
Published on April 24 1998
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Absolutely a wonderful start for a series
I highly recommend this book, along with the sequels Captive, Rebel, and Surrender. They follow the McKenzie family through 2 generations, and all I can say is....Don't stop now! Read more
Published on April 13 1998 by Robert Aldert
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