Forever in Your Embrace: Author's Preferred Edition [Hardcover]

Kathleen E. Woodiwiss (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 9, 1999

On a dark and dangerous road, a daring British adventurer saves the life of a countess of royal blood. In all his travels, Colonel Tyrone Rycroft has never encountered a woman as breathtaking, alluring, and inscrutably mysterious as the bewitching Synnovea. But his selfless bravery has drawn him into peril-and into an inescapable web of intrigue and seduction.

In an opulent and treacherous imperial court, the proud, headstrong lady's dashing champion has become a pawn in a dangerous game of power and influence-and only his great courage and wits will enable him to survive it. But Rycroft's enflamed desire will not let him escape to the safety of his own world-not until his dream is realized, and the enigmatic, highborn beauty has given herself to him freely, honestly, and forever. And ultimately it is Synnovea's own impassioned yearnings and a rapturous yet unbidden love that will betray the stunning regal temptress-as she surrenders to the wants of a surprisingly tender and sensuous heart consumed by the fire she has ignited but is powerless to control.

An unforgettable tale of passion and romantic intrigue is dazzlingly retold-made fresh and new through the unrivaled storytelling prowess of the acclaimed, internationally beloved author who invented the historical romance novelthe one and only KATHLEEN E. WOODIWISS.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A legend. The queen of historical romance." -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"A phenomenon." -- The New York Times

"Live and breathe the world Kathleen E. Woodiwiss creates." -- Houston Chronicle

"The First Lady of the genre." -- Publishers Weekly

"Woodiwiss reigns!" -- Life

About the Author

Kathleen E. Woodiwiss is one of the world's best loved writers -- the author of eleven enormously successful masterworks of romantic fiction, including her most recent novels, The Elusive Flame and A Season Beyond a Kiss, the long-awaited sequels to her groundbreaking classic love story The Flame and the Flower. In addition, she was a contributor to two New York Times-bestselling collections, Three Weddings and a Kiss and Married at Midnight. There are more than thirty-six million copies of her books in print worldwide. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 608 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow (November 9, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380978318
• ISBN-13: 978-0380978311
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,084,775 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

With more than thirty-six million copies of her bestselling novels already in print, Kathleen E. Woodiwiess remains one of America's most successful and beloved storytellers. She is the author of twelve enormously successful masterworks of romantic fiction, including The Flame and the Flower, Shanna, Ashes in the Wind, Petals on the River, and The Elusive Flame.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars No, no, no., February 20, 2007

By 

sara (Toronto, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forever in Your Embrace (Author's Preferred Edition) (Mass Market Paperback)

Okay, I love historical romance. But this book, oh no! No.

"Synnovea" (??) is possibly one of the most unlikeable heroines I have ever encountered. Her little scheme to ruin her own reputation rather than marry the aging Vladimir is so ridiculous, I almost threw the book across the room. I mean... hello? The Tsar is your friend. He cares about your welfare. Why not go to him if your hosts are trying to destroy you? Why not ask for help, rather than ruin yourself and put the life of your panting suitor in danger? Not the brightest bulb in the chandelier, that Synnovea, but hey, at least she is the MOST GORGEOUS WOMAN EVER, with eyes like green orbs that are described over and over again until everyone reading the book HAS to want to vomit.

And good ol' "Tyre"... are we supposed to feel bad for him, for being so wronged by Synnovea? What about the fact that he was totally raring to compromise her virtue without thought to her reputation? He describes himself as a "rutting stag", totally ready to satiate his lusts on Synnovea's "sweetmeats" (barf), such a "succulent feast". NOPE. Both of them are idiots and get what they deserve!

I have never endured such long-winded conversations (who has time to trade barbs with a thief, on a trail in front of a batallion of thieves and soldiers?) or speculations. I have never heard a man use the word "silken" before, much less TWICE in THE SAME CONVERSATION with a GIRL HE'S SUPPOSED TO BE MAD AT.

Reassured as I am that Synnovea is the most delectable fruit, the most beautiful damsel, the daintiest morsel in all Russia (or all of Europe, for that matter), I did not need reminders every page about how gorgeous she was. About her creamy cleavage, her long black tresses, her green orbs, yadda yadda. REALLY tiresome. Perfection. He can't resist. No one can. Such sweet agony, such honeyed torture. Gotcha. Page 417, and we're still being reminded. And, like, TWO things have happened plot-wise.

It got to the point that any time she changed outfits, we'd have to endure paragraph after paragraph of how incredible she looked in it. "Oh noooo... she put on a nightgown, here we go again..."

I do NOT reccomend this book. At all. And I am a SUCKER for historical romance. Sorry.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great male character, August 28, 2000

By 

Deanna Roy "Writer and Photographer" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Forever in Your Embrace (Author's Preferred Edition) (Mass Market Paperback)

When Synnovea's wards try to marry her off to an old man, Synnovea looks to Colonel Rycroft to ruin her reputation and prevent the match. Her deceit, however, turns the love the Colonel felt for her into rage, and she must live with the consequences of her actions or try to win his heart again.

This is the standard Woodiwiss fare: tempestuous and well done. Synnovea is not one of my favorite Woodiwiss characters, but our cheers go to the Colonel. As usual, a lively side character, Natasha, adds some spark to an otherwise lackluster story line.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A very standard romance book, May 3, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Forever In Your Embrace (Audio Cassette)

I found this book very standard...there is nothing outstanding or special with the plot nor the character of this book. I found myself very amused how the heroine in this book was portrayed and how she was placed in situation where all these men just want to kidnap her and somehow bed her. That is what I get mostly got out of this book, that Countess Synovea is an object of lust and thus her beauty is her curse...and that Colonel Tyrone just happends to be one of the man who lust after her and in the end loves her...and tries to protect her from all these men who wants to bed her. Try reading authors like Judith McNaught, Julie Garwood, or Sandra Brown for great plot, heartfelt love story, and interesting character.