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Escape Not My Love

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Escape Not My Love was the very first historical romance novel I ever read. I was twelve years old, my parents had just divorced, and I had begun to immerse myself in books for escape. It sounds a bit trite to say a romance novel changed my life, so I won't be so extreme as to go that far, but it definitely influenced me in a profound way. The love story between Jay and Jennifer is phenomenal. Elaine Coffman's writing is so rich and lyrical; I'm still moved by it every time I read it, and yes, I cry every time I read that beautiful, sweet ending.

I do have to say however, that if you really want to see the love story portrayed best, read the original, not the re-issue. "Jay-lite" isn't as sexy as the tortured, Alpha-male of the original. I really resent the fact that romance writers think all women are bored of the macho hero. The fact that historicals have all SNAG (Sensitive New Age Guys)heroes is something that has me very wary every time I read a book published after 1990.

Wow. The emotion in this book is so compelling. Jay Culhane is the ultimate male, and has finally met his match in Jennifer Baxter! This book was so well written it made me rage at Jay, and finally understand and accept him. I admire Jennifer's steadfastness for willing to settle for no less than Jay's heart. Unlike other simpering heroines simply clamoring to be near the men they love, Jennifer made a decision and was willing to stick by it, even if it meant never seeing her beloved Jay again.

Wonderful book!

This book was amazing. It intrigued me the whole time that I was reading. One of my favorite books among many.If you ever dream of a tough guy who will love you, this is the book to get into. The hero and heroine is both amazing. I could imagine myself being Jenny and meeting Jay. Once the pages are open, you can't stop but continue until the end. A must read!

I absolutely loved this book. Probably would be in my top 20 romnces.

Hi. I am from the Caribbean and more often than not the books that you read are what's thrust upon you by the book stores..thank god they bought this one. I read this book 14 years ago.... I was about 13 and it still remains my favorite. Unforunately someone else fell it love with it and i havn't seen it since. been looking for a while and i'm glad to find it, I will definitely buy it. I love this book, the dialogue between them,(Jay and Jennifer) the passion, it touched my heart. Well done Ms Coffman.

SHE IS MAD.....

"You are a cad, Culhane; the worst kind of pervert, a lecher, a throwback in time, a cannibalistic swine--and without a doubt you have the most swelled head of any man I have ever had the displeasure of meeting. Furthermore, I realize that I am at a terrible disadvantage. We are in the middle of this godforsaken desert, so I can't very well order you out of my house and off my property. But I'm giving your fair warning. If you so much as touch me again, I will have your arrested for rape at the first sign of civilization we come across, and I will personally request that they hang you until those vulgar eyes of yours pop right out of your head." "Goodness," he said, smothering a chuckle. "I had best be watching my step from here on out." "If you don't want that personality of yours tied in more knots than a pig's tail, you'd better," she said.

A gently bred hellion with hair as black as sin and a face and body of pure heaven, Jennifer Baxter is a woman who knew her own mind and does as she pleased...until she runs into dangerous territory south of the border. Suddenly she's the captive of a commanding gunslinger sent by her wealthy father to bring her back home. Not about to take orders from any man, she fights the arrogant stranger, while struggling to resist his raw masculine virility and recklessly challenging his determination to vanquish her in every way. U.S. Deputy Marshal Jay Culhane has tracked down outlaw gangs and renegade indians, but he's never encountered a prisoner as infuriating as the beautiful schoolteacher. From the first time he sees her, he swears to take her to his bed, claim her innocence, and bring her to a woman's fulfillment. But first he must tame her. From the shimmering desert to a magnificent Texas ranch to the genteel drawing rooms of Savannah, he would pursue her relentlessly, ruled by a fierce passion for a woman who dared him to believe in the redeeming power of love.

THRILLING READ AND VERY FUNNY!