Captive [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Heather Graham (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2000

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. Tour.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 580 pages
• Publisher: Wheeler Publishing; Lrg edition (June 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568958897
• ISBN-13: 978-1568958897
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,757,757 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CAPTIVE is captivating!!, August 28, 2000

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"slwt" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Captive (Florida Civil War) (Paperback)

Teela Warren is engaged to marry a career military officer by order of her brutally abusive stepfather, however, the fiance knows that Teela's heart belongs to a half-breed Seminole accused of murder, kidnapping, and treason, among other things, James 'Running Bear' McKenzie.

James McKenzie, introduced in Runaway, is obsessed with Teela, though he grieves the death of his beloved wife and child; though he carries the weight of the Seminole nation on his shoulder; though he fears constantly for the lives of his white family and friends, lives that could easily be snatched within an instant; though he realizes that he can offer Teela nothing but an open sky and a hungry belly, he is still obsessed with her, and she with him.

Captive is captivating. Exciting, exhilirating, and sensitive. Captive will have you in tears, routing for the Native Americans that were so brutally decimated in Florida for land; but will also have you grieving for the innocents murdered in revenge. You will applaud the strength of leaders such as Osceola and understand their Native American's strength to endeavor. Graham's ability to capture the essence of the inner strength of the Seminoles is applauded!!

If you are not familiar with the Florida McKenzies', I suggest that you start at the beginning of Graham's sensational series, 'Runaway'. 'Runaway' introduces Jarrett McKenzie, James's brother and explains the relationship between the McKenzies and the Seminole Nation. 'Captive' picks up the story of James McKenzie and gives historical details of the 1830s decimation of the Seminole Nation; and 'Rebel' allows us to see baby Ian, Jarrett's son, as a full-grown replica of his father fighting the Civil War in his marriage bed, while 'Surrender' introduces James eldest son, Jerome, fighting the Civil War on sea, land, prison and in love. Following is 'Glory', Jarrett's second son, Julian, a skilled and talented physician, and 'Triumph', continues and ends the story of both Jarrett's and James youngest headstrong daughters and their relunctant marriages to opposing Civil War soldiers. And if you enjoy the McKenzies, why I believe you'll enjoy the Camerons in 1. Sweet Savage Eden, 2. A Pirate's Pleasure, 3. Love Not a Rebel, 4. One Wore Blue, 5. One Wore Gray, 6. One Rode West.

Happy Readings!!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it!!, September 4, 2001

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Luv2Read "imareader2" (Baton Rouge, LA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Captive (Florida Civil War) (Paperback)

"Captive" is wonderful. James McKenzie could be my captor any day. The story was not only exciting, but romantic. Teela is just the right captive to tame the wild side of James "Running Bear" McKenzie.

"Captive" crosses culture as well as boundaries. It is intriguing and filled with excitement. James is a product of both worlds, therefore, he is twice as good.

Oh and fans "Captive" updates us on Jarrett McKenzie, James' brother and Jarrett's wife, Tara. I read "Captive" a year or so ago, but just writing this review makes me want to read it again!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Anything but Candy Coated!, December 5, 2007

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Sun Set (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Captive (Florida Civil War) (Paperback)

James McKenzie was raw and passionate and oh so sexy. I love it when the author makes the hero "a real man". There are not many romantic books surrounding the Florida wars, I am glad Ms. Graham sprung that time to life. The Seminoles were among the bravest warriors and the injustice that was thrust into their lives should never be forgotten. Again, this as an excellent read but if you are light hearted and cant handle gritty love scenes, this is not for you.