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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."

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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?

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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.

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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!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of her Best
This is one of the first books I've read of Karen's that I couldn't put down. I have found in her previous works that you could guess the ending and how it would turn out. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Rob

5.0 out of 5 stars Desire in the Sun
I'm a big Island Flame fan of Karen Robards and this book is just as good. It is so fast moving that you won't be able to put it down.

Published 14 months ago by Como

3.0 out of 5 stars fun to read
While I have read better books by the same author I still found the book fun to read and entertaining. I would recommend this book as a companion for a quiet weekend alone.

Published 17 months ago by nicky

3.0 out of 5 stars .
One of my favorite authors is Karen Robards, unfortunately I could not get into this
book. It just didn't interest me. Read more

Published on November 4, 2009 by Karen M. Lampkin

5.0 out of 5 stars great chemistry
I thought this was a great novel..i was really impressed by the human aspect of this book it was very real. Read more

Published on July 12, 2009 by Ray

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story!
I loved this book so much. I think it's one of my all time favorite books. This is the first Karen Robards historical romance that I've read. I couldn't put it down. Read more

Published on July 30, 2007 by Elvita Caprice

5.0 out of 5 stars The world's most annoying family and one beautiful romance
First of all, I despised the prejudice in this novel. But, yes it was a lot tamer than what ACTUALLY happened during that period. Read more

Published on December 4, 2005 by innocencebereft

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but problematic for me... (really 2.5)
This is the kind of romance novel which, for me, is just good enough to keep me reading, but, I don't feel that I want to read it again and again, the way I do with my keepers... Read more

Published on March 31, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Desirable!
My 4th by Karen Robards, and so far, definitely one of the best! I couldn't put it down - The main characters were very interesting and the story was fast-paced, action-packed,... Read more

Published on October 21, 2002 by emilylcx

4.0 out of 5 stars Desire in the sun
This book took me 3 days. I was not able to let it down. Always kept me wondering what was to happen next. It was a nice romantic story with alot of suspence. Read more

Published on July 24, 2002

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Miss Remy-Delilah-you are in my thoughts night and day! Read the first page

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slave compound, two pirates, black breeches, pirate crew

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San Pietro, Heart's Ease, Miss Lilah, Uncle George, Swift Wind, Leonard Remy, Miss Remy, Delilah Remy, Captain Boone, Lady Jasmine, Captain Logan, Amanda Barton, Captain Rutledge, George Barton, Miss Jane, Judge Harding, Katy Allen, Kevin Talbott, Mathews County, Victoria Barton

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