Name: Captive
ISBN: 9780451406873

Heather Graham

Visiting the exotic Florida Territory for the first time, sheltered Virginia belle Teela Warren falls for half-Native American James McKenzie, but their forbidden love is challenged by the Indian Wars. Original. Tour.

Captive

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    Summary 
  
 
Teela Warren and James Mackenzie, once were friends when they were mere children, even though Teela knew it was forbidden. Her step father, Major Michael Warren, despises Indians and is doing everything he can to exterminate them. Teela has been summoned home, to marry a man her step father has in mind of her. Not that Teela has any plans in agreeing. When she arrives in Florida, she is picked up by Jarret Mackenzie (Jame's half brother). He takes her to his plantation home, safe from the military and the indians. Its considered neutral territory. Teela comes face to face with none other than James Mackenzie once again. A man she once cared deeply for but circumstances led them apart. James is full of anger especially when coming face to face with Warren's daughter. He knows that he can never have her. But as the war between the military and the native american's builds in intensity, so does the passion between James and Teela. Their love is caught up in a horrible war of death, mutilation and cruelty. But in the wilds of the Florida Territoy they find a love worth fighting for.
 
  
    The Hero 
  
 
James Mackenzie AKA Running Bear, is half seminole and and half white. His father married a indian and loved her. James has worked hard to bring a peace between the two warring people, James is divided, and at times he is tested in the worst ways. He doesn't feel like he belongs in the world of the whites, with their drawing rooms and parties and uncomfortable clothing. He feels more at home in the wilds, in his mocassins. James has turned into a cynical and bitter man, when his wife and one of his daughters were killed as a result of a raid. Now he has one daughter left and leaves her with his brother, since he won't risk losing her too. James is a character, that takes a while to know and love. He is very alpha, cynical in many ways but is a fighter for a people that have been brutalized in the worst ways. He is determined and strong and passionate.
 
  
    The Heroine 
  
 
Teela Warren, hasn't had the typical southern belle upbringing that many would expect. When her mother married Michael Warren, her life went from good to worse. He didn't hesitate to show her the consequences of breaking the rules of his house with his fists. Despite his influence, Teela has grown up with courage and a fightiing spirit. She doesn't let what he does influence her goals for life or for herself. When she comes cross James again, she is torn in two. Because she has always cared deeply for him and has no idea how they can make anything work. Their love is forbidden, but Teela is willing to fight along side the man she loves for the people he defends. Teela is very spirited and courageous, but she can also make rash decisions without thinking, which gives her the vibe of being foolish at times. But you also see a beautiful strength this woman has and is such a good match for James.
 
  
    Plot and Story Line 
  
 
Captive is the second book in this family saga. Now this is the first book I have read in the series, and I can tell you I have been wanting to pick up these books FOREVER!!! Ever since I discovered this author's historical's many years ago, I fell in love with her style of writing. Now I first want to put out this is NOT for everyone. It is angst and some high levels at times, but what is so spectacular about this story that really wrapped me up was the historical details. Man is Heather Graham brilliant with bringing this events to life and so accurately too!! I didn't know much about the Florida civil war, or what the Seminole have suffered. I only knew minor details. Heather Graham is from Florida, and she definitely researched very well for this book. It can be heart wrenching to read a story like this, because of the setting. Its a war setting, literally. This is right before the civil war between the states. The military of the United States, are being more determined to get the seminole out of Florida and out west. But the Seminole are a stubborn people, this is their home and they fight with it even in the blood of their warriors, women and children. What was the hardest to get through with this story was the brutality against the women and most especially children. (think babies heads bashed in) that is how brutal the military was. We have our main villain Michael Warren, now he is one piece of work. He is pretty much the insigator of the brutality against the Seminole. Who only want to survive and not leave the wilds of Florida. But Warren is determined to exterminate them in awful ways. We also see another danger with Teela and James being together. Because Teela is Warren's daughter and to many of the Seminole, she is their enemy too. So we have that added dilemma in addition to everything else going on. But there is still some silver linings that happen too. There are moments between James and Teela that are light and fun and once they get past their issues, their bond thrives. My favorite part was when they spend some time together in the wilds of Florida, hidden away. Making love, swimming together and enjoying what little peace they can find. We also get some unique characters added in. I really liked James' brother and sister in law (who are the MC of the first book). They do what they can to stay neutral, but still help James and Teela when they are needed most.  I loved the way Heather Graham swept me away in this epic love story of two lovers who face insurmountable odds and conquer in the end!!
 
  
    The Cover 
  
 
I  absolutely adore GREEN!! And the cover really gives off the right atmosphere for the story. Love the pelican.
 
  
    Overall View
  
 
Captive is a feiry and sensual romance that takes you on an adventure through the wilds of Florida, to passion and desire, epic and a love to fight for!!! SWEEPS YOU AWAY!


  


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Heather Ashley

It was my job to protect them. I failed.Now I have a chance to make it right. All I have to do is go undercover and take down the motorcycle club that ruined my life. Justice-and my redemption-is all that matters. I'm ready for anything.Or so I thought. Nothing could've prepared me for Gigi-or for the way she makes me feel. The sexy, feisty brunette is property of the MC. Off limits. Dangerous and forbidden.But none of that matters when she's in my arms...or in my bed. I'll do whatever it takes to atone for my past mistakes and keep Gigi safe. It won't be easy. We're surrounded by enemies.The only thing I'm sure of at this point is that if I'm not careful, I could lose a lot more than my heart...Captive, book one in the Hollywood Guardians series, is a steamy, dark, enemies to lovers, bodyguard contemporary romance featuring an undercover, protective, alpha male and the strong, smart heroine of his dreams. Happily ever after guaranteed. Download today and let the binge reading begin.

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