Desire in the Sun [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Karen Robards (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1997

Historical RomanceLarge Print EditionRaised a gentleman but cruelly betrayed and enslaved, Joss San Pietros fate now rests in the gentle hands of Lilah Remy, the beautiful pampered daughter of a wealthy planter. But their true destiny awaits them in paradise where, shipwrecked and alone, they face desperate trials and dangerous truths and the yearning of passionate hearts that demand surrender to forbidden love.* Explicit

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Karen Robards is the bestselling author of twenty-seven novels. The winner of six Silver Pen awards for favorite romance novelist, as well as numerous other awards, she lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with her husband, Doug, and their sons Peter, Christopher, and Jack. She says, "I read, I write, and I chase children. That’s my life."

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 597 pages
• Publisher: Thorndike Press (October 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786211385
• ISBN-13: 978-0786211388
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,951,268 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Karen Robards is the bestselling author of twenty-seven novels. The winner of six Silver Pen awards for favorite romance novelist, as well as numerous other awards, she lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with her husband, Doug, and their sons Peter, Christopher, and Jack. She says, "I read, I write, and I chase children. That's my life."

Customer Reviews

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is hot!, April 8, 2003

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Caramelle (Savannah, Ga, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Desire in the Sun (Mass Market Paperback)

out of all the books I have read by Karen Robards, this must be one of the best. The plot was an intricate one, weaved around a handsome rake with a chip on his shoulder, a beautiful lady who has a temper, isolated beaches and a tempestuous love on the sunny island of Barbados...What more could you want, really?

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Did anyone else notice this?..., December 30, 2008

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DeniseW. (Sugar Hill, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Desire in the Sun (Mass Market Paperback)

First, let me state that I really enjoyed the book, and I've enjoyed most of Robard's books. But, one of my favorite romance books is "Shanna" by Kathleen Woodiwiss...and this book was way too similar! -(SPOILER ALERT!)- Heroine is the beautiful, rich daughter of wealthy plantation owner on a small island. She has been sent abroad to find a husband. The tall, dark, handsome hero becomes a slave to the beautiful young woman's father. Despite slave/mistress relationship, there is an attraction. When traveling by ship to return to the island, Hero & Heroine are captured by pirates. Heroine is forced to dress as a young boy to escape detection by pirates. On the island, Heroine continuously sneaks to the slave quarters to visit Hero in the middle of the night...gets discovered by maid, who keeps her secret...Heroine becomes pregnant by slave/Hero... so, even the little details are similar.-(END)- I'm not accusing the author of intending to plagiarize "Shanna" - it's just that once I noticed the similarities, I couldn't get it out of my head. Otherwise, it was an enjoyable read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the steamiest books I have ever read!, December 27, 2004

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C. Coleman "Nina" (Finchville, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Desire in the Sun (Mass Market Paperback)

This was so great!! I read it over and over again! Ms. Robards is a terrific author. I am in the middle of To Trust a Stranger right now and it is wonderful!! I started reading her books because she is from Louisville Ky. which is onlu a few min. away from where I live and I think that her books are well written and contain great plots and story lines. I suggest that evryone needs to read her books if you are looking for adventure and romance!!