The Price of Passion [Mass Market Paperback]

Susan Sizemore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 9, 2001

He searched the world for priceless treasures -- but she was the greatest jewel he ever possessed. Can their reckless hearts learn to love, before they discover the price of passion?

Bold, reckless adventurer A. David Evans would do anything to regain the love of beautiful, daring Cleo Fraser, the siren he once possessed and was betrayed by.  Now, he has returned to the Highlands to reclaim the only treasure he's ever truly desired.  Cleo is suspicious of the reappearance of the devastatingly handsome treasure who had taken her innocence years before -- et she is tantalized by his enduring desire for her. But she is willing to pay full price of passion to have again the dangerous man who first introduced her to sweet delights of seduction?

 

Editorial Reviews

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Returning to Scotland from the Middle East in search of a stolen treasure, archaeologist A(zrael) David Evans comes face to face with the woman he had seduced ten years earlier in Egypt when she was 16 years old. But Cleopatra Fraser is no longer an innocent girl, and she is more than a match for "Angel" as they struggle with their mutual attraction and try to deal with a dangerous secret society bent on claiming the treasure as its own. The result is fast-paced, witty, and sexy. Sizemore is a popular writer of lively, sensual romances (On a Long Ago Night) that aren't quite within the erotic camp but still have more than enough heat to appeal to fans. She lives in Minnesota.
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"Sweep you away romance." -- -- Christina Dodd

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon (January 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380816512
• ISBN-13: 978-0380816514
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,645,705 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Susan Sizemore is the New York Times, Award Winning Author of The Vampire Primes paranormal Romance series, the urban fantasy Laws of the Blood series and numerous historical, contemporary and futuristic romances. She has numerous short stories in many anthologies. Her fantasy novels include works for Ace, Five Star, Prime Books and Tor. She is the author of original works, MEMORY OF MORNING, PRIMAL CALL and WRITTEN IN INK exclusively available in ebook format.

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This author always tells a fantastic story, January 5, 2001

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Price of Passion (Mass Market Paperback)

In 1868 on an Egyptian excavation led by her obsessed father, teenager Cleopatra Fraser fell in love with A. "Angel" David Evans. However, she had family duties and he wanted to make it in the archeological world, but knew that was impossible working for her zealous and jealous (in terms of his academic standing not loved ones) father. David returns to his home in the states while Cleo goes back to Scotland.

A decade later, a bored Cleo helps open up a museum that showcases the works that she and her father uncovered from the tomb of Alexander the Great. However, Angel has come to Scotland to attain what he felt he was too young for him back in the sixties in Egypt. He wants Cleo by his side, but she wants nothing to do with him even if he makes her heart beat louder and faster. Neither one is prepared for the secret organization whose members will kill to regain the treasures of Alexander the Great that they failed to protect when Cleo and company "raided" their tomb.

Susan Sizemore provides her fans with a heated historical romance that centers on two strong, independent, and talented archeologists. The story line is fast-paced as the two stalwart protagonists guard their hearts as well as they protect the past. Those fans that relish a more torrid nineteenth century romance will feel the fervor of the PRICE OF PASSION.

Harriet Klausner

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars NOT VERY IMPRESSED WITH THIS BOOK, June 10, 2001

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This review is from: The Price of Passion (Mass Market Paperback)

This is about the third book I've read this year where the story would have been much better had it taken place entirely in Egypt. Instead we only visit Egypt in tantalizing flashbacks. The adventures detailed in the flashbacks would surely have been more interesting than the story we're given. And one more gripe - on the front cover of the book Christina Dodd is quoted as saying, "A luscious, sexy, Scottish romp." - which proves to me that she didn't read the book. Yes, the present day action takes place in Scotland but in no way would I describe it as a "Scottish romp." Not a keeper. Buy it used if you just have to have it.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It sizzles your socks (off!!), April 3, 2001

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This review is from: The Price of Passion (Mass Market Paperback)

I have read a number of Sizemore's previous books and although they were well written they did not grab me from the start and compel me to rush to the finish only to regret that it had to end. This book does!!

A.David (Angel) is a bit of a bad boy. He and Cleo have a 10 year history of battling over antiquities across Egypt and Greece.

Their love story is believable because it is not an instantaneous attraction, it is based on knowing and growing.They are grown-up lovers who finally accept their fate is linked - but don't expect them never to fight again!

The story has a good pace that carries the reader into the story and keeps you there ("Just a few pages more and then I'll turn out the light!")

The entire secondary cast of characters are intriguing and could have had their own stories. Maybe Pia (Olympias) will appear later?? Congratulations Susan on a great tale!