The Countess Lisaveta Lazaroff was not afraid of the whispers of polite society. She had willingly surrendered her innocence to the sensual assault of the czar's most notorious general, the darkly handsome Prince Stefan Bariatinsky. Yet the lovely Lisaveta vowed she would never surrender to Stefan's demands to be her lord and master. For although the prince was as undefeated in the game of love as he was on the battlefield, Lisaveta was a woman determined to beat him at his own game and capture the heart of Russia's most unobtainable man--forever.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Pleasure Reading!,
By tsfan12 "tsfan12" (Chula Vista, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Golden Paradise (Paperback)
I have read most of Susan Johnsons novels and I add this as one of my favorites next to her novel "Forbidden". I own the first edition which was published by Harlequin which explains why this novel is more discreet in sensuality writing compared to her other novels (Touch of Sin, Silver Flame..). I very muched enjoyed this novel, it was very heartfelt if one enjoys deepfelt love and romance without the interruptions of the hero pursuing "other sexual affairs". I highly reccommend this book it is rich in Russian and Turkish history (without being heavy) with the witty and beautiful love story of Stefan and Lisaveta that in some parts made me weep and smile.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous,
By A Customer
This review is from: Golden Paradise (Paperback)
Being of Russian ancestry I have loved every one of S. Johnson's Russian series books. But Golden Paradise wins the prize of all of her books! The love scenes and their profession of love are beautifully poetic. I could see that mountain top hideaway it was described so well. Along with the romance the action and suspense is wonderful. The hero is tdf and the heroine is strong from the first page. Gorgeous book.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Much more romance than I expected!,
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This review is from: Golden Paradise (Mass Market Paperback)
Usually I pick up a Susan Johnson book expecting loads of sensual scenes and more hot and steamy than romance. With a setting during Russian Turkish wars and with a Kuzan involved even more so did I expect this. Not so with Golden Paradise - this was pure romance - and you truly felt the romance. Lisavitta was a naive young lady when she accidently meets Prince Stefan in the middle of a war. Stefan is on a month long furlough expecting to go back to his mountain retreat and spend days with his Gypsy lover. He is almost irritated when he comes upon and rescues Lisavitta, thinking she is annoying, educated and does not appear to be a looker. Well, is he wrong, back at his palace he finds she cleans up into a diamond of the first water and he immediately seduces her, well she was very willing so not sure who seduces who. Yes, these two start off in lust, but through the next month and fiances and gypsy lovers they spend much romantic quality time together at Stefan's mountain retreat. Lise is fighting her feelings of love since she knows Stefan is a rake and never ever falls in love - in fact since love destroyed his own personal family he fights against any feelings of love. They seperate and he goes to the battle of Kars which is to be the battle to end the war. Lise goes off to St. Petersberg and is presented to court and is a total success. She becomes the darling of court. Word of her success reaches Stefan waiting for the battle to begin. He is outraged and sets on a pace to claim Lise for himself in some manner - he takes off in a rage to St. Petersberg. This part of the book, absolutely is beautifully written, it is so heartfelt, so packed with emotion, I cannot give the last part of this book more of a higher rating! In fact the end of this book is what gives this book 5 stars. THis is a just so emotional. It reminded me of Dr. Zhigavo - the rugged weather, the emotions you can just picture the handsome Stefan. For the first time ever Stefan is allowing his feelings to run his life. There are too many wonderful details to share here as it would ruin this part of the story I believe. But certainly, this is a very romantic book for Johnson. You don't need the erotic scenes because you feel the love between Lise and Stefan. And the dialog between these too, also get very very high marks. So take this book, get your box of kleenex handy and enjoy one of Johnson's best!
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