Jewel Of My Heart (Mira) [Mass Market Paperback]

Rosemary Rogers (Author)

Book Description

Series: Mira | Publication Date: December 1, 2004

Where peril and passion await. . .

Wild child Madison Westcott detests convention and has no desire to marry. Thumbing her nose at London society, she deliberately turns her coming-out ball into a spectacle by unveiling a scandalous self-portrait. To avoid further damage to her reputation, she is whisked away to the family's lush Jamaican plantation by her wealthy aunt and the dark, mysterious Jefford Harris, for whom Madison soon feels a powerful attraction she is desperate to deny.

But when the fires of revolt sweep across the island, Madison and Jefford flee to India, a shimmering land of jasmine and jewels. At the court of the Raja, Madison finally succumbs to Jefford's commanding touch. But not even the passion of their one forbidden night can protect them from an unexpected danger that threatens the unspoken love between them--and their very lives. . .

Editorial Reviews

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Madison Wescott's mother is trying to convince her errant daughter to attend her coming-out ball, but Madison would rather paint than do her duty to late nineteenth-century London society. When Madison's mysterious aunt Kendra arrives from Jamaica, Madison follows her aunt's suggestion and displays one of her paintings, but so objectionable is her art, Madison is sent to Jamaica. Madison is happy to leave the restrictions of London society and get to know her aunt better. And two gentlemen are in tow: Jefford Harris, a taciturn but helpful man who constantly criticizes Madison, and Lord Thomblin, a charming rogue who captures Madison's fancy, much to her aunt's consternation. But Jamaica is only a temporary stop once an uprising forces the English plantation owners to journey to India, where the sparks fly and Madison finally sees where her heart really lies. Rogers, a true doyenne of the genre, gives her many readers the romance they anticipate along with lush scenery and romantic locations. Patty Engelmann
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"Her novels are filled with adventure, excitement, and always, wildly tempestuous romance." -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Mira (December 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0778321010
• ISBN-13: 978-0778321019
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #497,388 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where have you been Rosemary Rogers??, December 6, 2004

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J. Brennan (Pittsburgh) - See all my reviews
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One of my most favorite authors - and with this book I so remember how much I love her characters and depth of story. The story of Madison & Jeffrod is one where you find yourself screaming throughout "don't be so stubborn listen to your heart!!" Thankfully one of them FINALLY does. These two are headstrong individuals with so much passion you cannot help but want them to find true love. The heartfelt romance of Kendra's also contributed to the emotional depth of this book. For me, this book was one I just could not get enough of, could not put down and wished it would have gone on forever! No wonder I remember Rosemary Rogers as one of my favorite authors!! Only wish she would write MORE!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Rogers Still Has It, February 21, 2006

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Kara J. Jorges "Avid Reader" (Minneapolis) - See all my reviews
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Headstrong Madison Westcott would much rather live out her days painting than attend her silly coming-out ball, but she agrees to attend the ball after her aunt Kendra, visiting from Jamaica, suggests she display one of her paintings. When the nude portrait of herself creates a scandal, Madison is whisked off to Jamaica with her aunt, beginning an exciting new life. Kendra had come to London with two male companions: the detestable Jefford Harris and the handsome, charming Lord Carlton Thomblin. Madison develops a crush on Thomblin, despite warnings from her aunt that he is not the man for her, yet it is Jefford Harris she can't seem to get out of her mind.

On their arrival in Jamaica, Jefford is met rather enthusiastically by his longtime mistress, Chantal. Madison is eaten up with jealousy, which she denies, while also learning that Jefford is Kendra's illegitimate son. Although he had missed Chantal while in London, upon his return to Jamaica Jefford finds he has tired of his mistress, his thoughts consumed with the infuriating Madison. Jefford and Madison manage to avoid each other most of the time, until the night a fiery revolt sweeps across the island and they must flee for their lives, and they discover hidden passion for one another while hiding overnight in a cave.

Having been burned out of their Jamaican home, Lady Kendra Moran takes her entire household to her properties in India, which are far grander. There she reunites with her old lover, the raja, who is also Jefford's father. More surprises are in store when Madison finds out she's pregnant, and Kendra is thrilled. Madison also learns that her favored aunt is terminally ill, but that doesn't stop her from fighting a marriage to Jefford every step of the way. The two of them just can't seem to get along, except for when passion flares between them, but eventually, they find their way and live happily ever after.

Though a far cry from Sweet Savage Love or Wicked Loving Lies, written at Rogers' peak, this was a compelling read. Rosemary just isn't putting her characters through the depths of hell that she used to, though this book was much better than some of the rather flat stories she has delivered over the past 10 years. Her characters are still quite colorful, and she still depicts locales with rich description. A reader looking for high adventure might be a bit disappointed, but as a straight historical romance, this one is a winner.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Jewel Of My Heart, December 28, 2004

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Sheryl Blanton (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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Well Rosemary, you did it again!!!! I always wait for a new book to come out and usually I am never disappointed with it!!! You took me away again to unknown places and adventures. Easy reading from the first page to the last exciting moment. Now I have to wait a year for your next book..Well, I guess I'll have to read some of your past books for the hundredth time. Well worth my time, Thank you Rosemary.