Runaway (Florida Civil War) [Mass Market Paperback]

Heather Graham (Author)

Book Description

Series: Florida Civil War | Publication Date: July 1, 1995

The best-selling author of One Rode West presents the first of a five-book historical saga set in nineteenth-century Florida, where Tara Brent's dangerous past and an Indian war threatens her new marriage. Reprint. PW.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

YA?The turbulent life in the unsettled Florida of 1835 unfolds as Tara, running from a false accusation of murder, hastily marries Jarrett, an acquaintance who wins her in a poker game. He turns out to be wealthy plantation owner who befriends the Indians. She has trouble coping: war breaks out with the Indians, frightening her terribly. Her busy husband doesn't believe in explanations, and the newlyweds fight frequently, enjoying making up and falling helplessly in love. Their relationship is complex but characterization is realistic. Tension is relieved through subtle touches of humor especially with the pranks they play on one another. Her background remains a mystery, even to her husband, until almost the last chapter, an exciting climax that is nicely resolved. The attractive cover, the light plot, large amount of dialogue, and abundance of action make this piece of historical fiction an entertaining read.?Claudia Moore, W.T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Library Journal

A prolific author of historical and contemporary romances (e.g., Spirit of the Season, Delacorte, 1993), Graham here begins a new multivolume family saga. Set in Florida during the 1830s, the story follows Tara Brent, who is running from a murder charge. She meets Jarrett McKenzie, who rescues her from her pursuers by marrying her and taking her to his plantation on the Florida frontier. At first frightened by the wilderness and the natives she sees as "savages," Tara learns to love Jarrett, his home, and the people he loves. The story is predictable, and the narrative flow is often interrupted by brief vignettes of Florida history. In addition, Graham's superficially drawn characters are stereotypes of the stubborn lovers unwilling to communicate. Although this novel is not one of the author's best, expect demand based on her popularity and reputation.
Barbara E. Kemp, SUNY at Albany
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Dell (July 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440216885
• ISBN-13: 978-0440216889
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1 x 6.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #289,850 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 'Runaway' is a book worth running away with!, January 3, 2000

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This review is from: Runaway (Florida Civil War) (Mass Market Paperback)

Magnificent! Tara is a spitfire to rival any of Graham's or Virginia Henley's heroines. Jarrett is cool, calm, collective, but oh so strong and protective. Truthfully, if you enjoyed reading 'Rebel, Surrender, and/or Glory', then you should backtrack and read the history of the siblings/cousins parents. I recommend both 'Runaway and Captive' be read before continuing onto the latter books of the saga in order to understand the history of the family, the history of the Native Americans whom inhabited Florida, the love of the brothers, their love for the land, their families, and their beliefs. Then you'll understand the offsprings, Ian, Jerome, and Julian and see where each of them received their strength and compassion and of course, sensual sex appeal. If Ian (of Rebel) only knew that his father, Jarret McKenzie's poker hand was the factor of his mother and father ending up together for the night, and later for a lifetime.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sooo Good!!!!!!!, August 15, 2004

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Maclleran "romancefreak" (ventura, ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Runaway (Florida Civil War) (Mass Market Paperback)

I got this book by chance only having read one of Heather Graham's modern day books and thought it was good but not great. After reading "Runaway" I hunted down the rest of the series. I loved Tara and Jarrett. It is total romance and steamy as well. It takes away from the real world and the way things are done in todays time. You have to read "Captive" after this.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I READ THE FIRST...BOUGHT THE REST!!, August 16, 1999

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Susan Martin - See all my reviews

This review is from: Runaway (Florida Civil War) (Mass Market Paperback)

I picked up Runaway on sale at the bookstore. As a native Floridian and lover of romance novels, this book looked right up my alley. I'm one of those people who takes two months to read a book, but I had this one finished in three days! After logging on to Amazon.com I was encouraged to find out it was the first in a five part series! I bought the remaining four and finished the first two in a week. I love Heather Graham's descriptive words and strong female characters. I also like the way she's meshed fictional characters with the real-life events that shaped the state of Florida. My only wish is that she would continue the saga with more books involving the McKenzie clan! It would be a must-buy for me!