Specify Of Books Secret Fire
| Title | : | Secret Fire |
| Author | : | Johanna Lindsey |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 416 pages |
| Published | : | December 1st 1987 by Avon (first published 1987) |
| Categories | : | Romance. Historical Romance. Historical. Fiction |
Johanna Lindsey
Paperback | Pages: 416 pages Rating: 4.02 | 7643 Users | 285 Reviews
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I cannot really explain why this is a favorite Johanna Lindsey book since the premise is rather offensive. A rich, playboy Russian prince sees a woman on the streets of London, and tells his servants to abduct her since he's currently without a bedmate. They actually kidnap her and take her back to Russia. Ugh! What? Yet I love this book. I did not agree with what Dimitri did to Katherine. He was arrogant and thought the world belonged to him. He was a prince of Russia, and they had lots of power. They literally owned people (serfs tied to the land and the houses of the rich for their whole lives). In his mind, he could have whatever he wanted. All he had to do was crook his finger and women jumped into his bed. Well Katherine is not a looker, and since she snuck out of the house dressed in her maid's clothes, he thinks she's no better than a serf. He cannot understand why she's not dying to be his lover of the moment, since they always leave his bed happy and well-cared for. She keeps saying that it's a horrible mistake, that she's a gentlewoman, and demanding to be taken back home, or at least to the English embassy. He thinks she's full of it. And he is floored that she reduces his attempts at seduction, not to mention angry. He's no rapist. He wants a willing woman in his bed. When makes an offhand comment out of anger to that effect to his servants, that they take as an edict to give him exactly what he wants. They dose the poor woman with an aphrodesiac that makes her experience severe agony if she doesn't do the deed. Well, he must help her out, and not allow her to suffer, right? Okay. I can buy that one time. Second time around, she is still not hip about being a bedbunny, even if he is a great and wonderful prince. So he deliberately has them dose her again! I thought that was beyond the pale. The first time, it wasn't a decision that he made, but a misunderstanding. But the second time around, he definitely was at fault. After the second time, something changes in their relationship. Dimitri starts to see Katherine is a woman that should be respected and cherished, although he still doesn't believe she's a Lady. Katherine's heart softens towards Dimitri and she falls in love with him. Although there's a hiccup where one of Dimitri's imperious aunts orders Katherine caned and treated like the lowest servant when Dimitri is called out of town. He comes back and is livid on her behalf. He then proceeds to nurse her with tender loving care. Of course, this helps to melt the armor around poor Katherine's heart, and he in there. I'm reading this book and thinking, get the heck out of that place with these crazy folks. Katherine doesn't really lose the desire to go home, despite falling in love with Dimitri. In her mind, he's so far above her (when I think he should be licking her feet personally) that she thinks the relationship is doomed. She'll enjoy her time with him until the ports unfreeze and she can go back home. Okay why did I like this book so much? It was unique and original, and interesting. It kept my interest. I learned some things about Imperial Russia I didn't know, and it kindled my interest in Russia. Dimitri is a character that you become intrigued by, warts and all. I wanted this spoiled man to grow up and be a worthy hero. Katherine is a spectacular heroine. She might be plain and small, but she's got the heart of a lioness. She has no problem standing up for herself. You root for her to get herself out of that situation. And frankly, I could have cared less if she ever saw Dimitri again. He clearly didn't deserve her, even though she loved him. I guess the epilogue won me over. Also you could see towards the end of this book how much she had come to mean to him. So I grudgingly decided that it was okay for him to have Katherine, as long as he married her and made her a very happy woman for the rest of her life. Well, I don't know if I have clearly explained why I like this book so much. But I do, despite some of the crazy and very un-PC events that occur in it.
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| Original Title: | Secret Fire |
| ISBN: | 0380750872 (ISBN13: 9780380750870) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Rating Of Books Secret Fire
Ratings: 4.02 From 7643 Users | 285 ReviewsWrite-Up Of Books Secret Fire
Katherine St John is the daughter of a Earl, George St John. Even though her father is the Earl, she takes care of everyone and everything at home. When she finds out that her sister plans on eloping with a fortune hunter, she dresses in a maid uniform and goes chasing after her, not knowing what would befall her and take her away from all that she loves. Prince Dimitri Petrovich Alexandrov of Russis, comes to England to bring his willful sister home after causing scandal. Prince Dimitri spiesI cannot really explain why this is a favorite Johanna Lindsey book since the premise is rather offensive. A rich, playboy Russian prince sees a woman on the streets of London, and tells his servants to abduct her since he's currently without a bedmate. They actually kidnap her and take her back to Russia. Ugh! What? Yet I love this book.I did not agree with what Dimitri did to Katherine. He was arrogant and thought the world belonged to him. He was a prince of Russia, and they had lots of
Nothing beats these old Johanna Lindsey classics. I wish she still wrote books like this and her other earlier works. Although, I didn't really care for the drugging but all in all still a good read. I love a good pregnancy and secret baby theme. I forgot how sweet the ending was with Dimitri hunting everywhere for Katherine (although, I love that he calls her Katya). I do think Katherine was a bit abrasive at times. I didn't notice it so much as a young teenager reading this book. Glad I read
While most Johanna Lindsey books are the same, with the same snooty heroine being abducted and tied up by the same witless hero. This book is at the top of my list for most hated. Thats because the two main characters are just two obnoxious bunholes. Seriously, I wanted Godzilla to show up and eat them.
I hated this book. Hated it. I lose interest in it when the heroine is abducted, threatened, drugged and then basically raped by the hero. All because he thinks shes just a maid.How nice.He calls it "helping" because she in pain and she basically gives in. He coldly thinks of giving her to his footmen to "help" her. Oh how thoughtfulI started skimming through it in disgust as the heroine was abducted, now to Russia, and then this quote by the heroine- "Blast you Dmitri, dont be such a
I have read this book close to a hundred times...ITS one of her BEST!!!!! For some reason I can never go to long without reading this novel. Honestly I don't know why, but I could guess its because of the amazing attraction and passion between the two main characters right from the start. If I ever had to pick one Johanna Lindsey book to keep with me for all time it will be this one!!
What can I say, I love a dated historical romance. Johanna Lindsey has always been a fave.
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