Runaway - Hardcover
New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham recreates the tumultuous history of America’s least-known frontier, Florida, in a love story that burns with passion and truth.
“I accepted you as payment on a gambling table because you’re incredibly beautiful. And I want you for the same reason.”
His smoldering gaze claimed her long before a poker hand made her his. Tara Brent knew she could never escape this dark and brooding stranger who promised her safety, with a price: marriage—and life together in the lush, lethal wilderness of Florida. She didn’t even know his name, only the promise of passion, and refuge in his arms.
Jarret McKenzie swept his ravishing bride away from New Orleans to his remote Florida plantation, determined to uncover the desperate secret from which she ran. But he couldn’t tell her of his own Seminole roots—or open her guarded heart—until his former commander, President Andrew Jackson, declared war on the Indians, and a powerful enemy from Tara’s past found his way to their door.
“I accepted you as payment on a gambling table because you’re incredibly beautiful. And I want you for the same reason.”
His smoldering gaze claimed her long before a poker hand made her his. Tara Brent knew she could never escape this dark and brooding stranger who promised her safety, with a price: marriage—and life together in the lush, lethal wilderness of Florida. She didn’t even know his name, only the promise of passion, and refuge in his arms.
Jarret McKenzie swept his ravishing bride away from New Orleans to his remote Florida plantation, determined to uncover the desperate secret from which she ran. But he couldn’t tell her of his own Seminole roots—or open her guarded heart—until his former commander, President Andrew Jackson, declared war on the Indians, and a powerful enemy from Tara’s past found his way to their door.
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About the Author:
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Heather Graham majored in theater arts at the University of South Florida. Her first book was published by Dell, and since then she has written more than one hundred novels and novellas. Married since high school graduation and the mother of five, Graham asserts that her greatest love in life remains her family, but she also believes that her career has been an incredible gift. Romance Writers of America presented Heather Graham with the RWA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003.
From AudioFile:
Set in Florida in the early 1800's, this is a tale of the war between the Seminole and Osceola Indians and the white settlers. White man, Jarrett, and Tara, his wife, try to keep the peace with the Indians. But peace isn't forthcoming as Tara's past continues to haunt and terrify her until the startling conclusion in the cypress swamps. Juliet Mills reads the story in a light British accent. She has an evident lisp in the first half of the story, which distracts the listener. Also, the accents, particularly the French ones, aren't consistent throughout the story. In addition, the tone of Mills' voice doesn't always match the actions described, causing the listener to wonder how she feels about what she's reading. Despite all this, Graham's romantic historical fiction provides an interesting view of life on the Florida peninsula. M.B.K. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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- PublisherRandom House Value Publishing
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0517169673
- ISBN 13 9780517169674
- BindingHardcover
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