Review
All his life Michel Gericault has heard the stories of the wealthy Sparhawk family. His mother has made him hate the Sparhawks-- especially Gabriel Sparhawk, the man who killed his father, leaving his mother unmarried and pregnant. Michel's mother makes him promise to avenge his father's death by bringing Gabriel's favorite daughter to Martinique so that the Sparhawks will search for her. Once Gabriel is on Martinique, Michel will kill him and Michel's mother will have what she has wanted for so many years. Kidnapped on her wedding day, Jerusa Sparhawk is forced to leave her home in Newport and travel through the countryside with a man who won't even tell her why he has taken her from her family. She knows he is French and that he's taking her south, but nothing else. Michel treats her kindly, despite the circumstances that have brought them together. As the days go by and she is taken further and further from her home, Jerusa wonders if she could be falling in love with her kidnapper. Michel his torn between his loyalty for his mother and the feelings that he has for Jerusa. More than once he saves her life, and she also saves his. He knows she is his prisoner, but he feels protective of her-- and jealous when another man looks at her. He never expected a woman to love him for himself-- and he never thought he would feel the same way. He loves Jerusa-- and she loves him. But when she finds out that he intends to kill her father, he knows that her love for him will die. Jerusa realizes that by loving Michel, she may lose him or her father. She only wants to put the past to rest, but Michel cannot forget the years of poverty and humiliation that have led to his mother's madness and his promise to her. Yet, he wonders if revenge is worth the price of happiness. Love may not be enough to bridge the gap that separates Jerusa and Michel, but it's all they have. Miranda Jarrett captivates and delights her readers once again! A memorable love story! Pulse-quickening love scenes and characters that steal your heart! Fans of Miranda Jarrett will find some old friends in The Sparhawk Bride--and new reasons to sing her praises! The idea of star-crossed lovers is taken to new heights by this very talented author! Miranda Jarrett continues to enchant!Kristina Wright -- Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times
