Captive

by Leda Swann

Book Overview

She was a slave to her desire . . . and to his A proper British governess, Louisa Clemens knows her place--and it certainly is not with the wild and exotic stranger she meets in Naples. Still, this commanding, mesmerizing man inflames her imagination in a most improper manner. When the magnificent Khair Bey steals into her bedroom, Louisa is transported to a breathtaking realm of sensual pleasure she had only previously imagined. And now she must...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061672394
• ISBN13: 9780061672392
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Avon Red Impulse
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.2" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

4 1/2 stars

Really enjoyable read. I felt invested in both the male and female characters. The author did a great job of building up the sexual tension between the characters without making it go on forever (like some books). I loved that the actions of the characters seemed to be congruent with the writing of the characters. For example, not really bizarre leaps for a character as in other romance books. Do not let the title mislead into thinking of BDSM there is none of that specifically. I really like this author (writing team) and intend to read all of their published writings in the future.

Captive

Louisa Clemens knows her place in her employer's household. She is to be seen and not heard and only speaks when spoken to. She is never to be invited to supper and is never to assume that she is an equal to any guest. When she takes her charges in to curtsey for their mother's guests, Louisa's eyes meet those of Khair Bey. She is instantly aware of his perusal of her person and while she knows she should not be interested, she is. However, she is not so naïve to think that a man like Khair would want her for more than one night. Leda Swann's Captive takes the reader on a tantalizing journey through the eyes of Louisa Clemens. As a hired governess, she understands the ways of society and how her position works. When Khair Bey's attention falls upon her, she knows without a doubt that this is a man used to getting what he wants. She falls for the handsome foreign businessman knowing that nothing will ever come from their being together. And that is Louisa's mistake - she has no idea the impression and feelings that she invokes in Khair Bey. Louisa is unable to stay in her present employment and sets out to return to England. When her ship is over run by pirates, Louisa is taken Captive and sold to the highest bidder - none other than Khair Bey. Captive is Louisa and Khair Bey's journey from slave and master to lovers. Boldly erotic love scenes and blazing hot passions combined with the exotic setting of Morocco makes Captive one hot historical. Don't miss it. Talia Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

"Pretty Good if you like erotic romance"

This was a fast read. I pretty much enjoyed this story. I like how the author takes your imagination from Italy to Morrocco, and London. Pretty good plot. Except when the hero is abducted something weird takes place that I really think should have been left out of the story. However, this is the first book I have read by this author and I found it quite enjoyable.

character driven late nineteenth century erotic romance

In 1876 Naples, twenty-two year old Louisa Clemens knows her time as the nursery maid to six years old twins Prudence and Hester is coming to an end as they need a governess. She loves her wards, but knows her lack of education prohibits her from becoming the governess to the Winterbottom family shehas been with for six years. Merchant Mr. Winterbottom hosts a dinner for Moroccan carpet vendor Khair Bey in which Khair and Louisa meet. Later he sneaks into her room for a tryst, but leaves after he learns she is a virgin. The next day following a spirited game of cheating croquet with the girls, Khair and Louisa make love. He asks her to marry him, but she refuses. Instead she quits her post and heads home to England. Pirates stop her ship and the merchants hand her over as a sex slave so they can safely leave with their merchandise. She is put on a slave block for sale in which only Khair bids and takes her to his home. As they fall in love, he wants her as his only wife, but knows he must tell his beautiful English rose the truth about her captivity. This character driven late nineteenth century erotic romance is kept fresh by Khair, a unique protagonist. His concept of children compared with Mrs. Winterbottom makes one wonder who is "civilized" as he insists parents need to raise their children not servants; in fact he initially assumed Louisa was a relative. His attitude towards Louisa is she is unprotected so he can go for her. Although his methods are high handed as he forces honest Mr. Winterbottom to cede his protection of her and of course his captive ploy, fans will relish this fine heated historical as the English rose proves to be the equal of the Moroccan aristocrat. Harriet Klausner