Sunflower [Paperback]

Jill Marie Landis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1988

Analisa, a strong, independent woman with a tragic background, stumbles upon a half-dead stranger on her doorstep.
Caleb was a man whose heritage challenged every feeling in her heart. And yet, their love was as inevitable as the sunrise -- as powerful as the prairie winds.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Berkley (June 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425111717
• ISBN-13: 978-0425111710
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #300,258 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

JILL MARIE LANDIS'S twenty+ novels have earned distinguished awards and slots on such national bestseller lists as the USA TODAY Top 50 and the New York Times Best Sellers Plus. She is a seven-time finalist for Romance Writers of America's RITA Award in both Single Title and Contemporary Romance as well as a Golden Heart and RITA Award winner.

Her works include historical romances, contemporary single title romance with a hint of suspense, inspirational historical romances, and most recently the new Tiki Goddess Mystery series that launched with the successful Mai Tai One On.

Jill Marie resides in Hawaii with her husband. When she's not writing or sitting on the beach reading, she enjoys visiting with family and friends, raising orchids, working in her garden, plunking on the ukulele, dancing the hula and quilting, but not all at once.

She enjoys hearing from readers at www.jillmarielandis.com
facebook, and at www.thetikigoddess.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars On what makes a romance, September 10, 2011

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sagebrush526 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sunflower (Kindle Edition)

If this book were a movie, it would be "R" rated, so for those who like their romances "sweet," this is not a romance.

There are, however, many readers who like their love stories a little more graphic. The sex in this book is not terribly graphic (a little racier than "Dances with Wolves") and it is beautifully written. Some people (and I am one of them) believe that sex is part of love and don't mind reading it in a romance novel. Others avoid it.

For myself, I love this book It has a wonderful love story, amazing descriptions and a good mystery in it. It is one of my all-favorite romances and the scene in which Caleb comes upon Analissa's soddy is just amazing. I will never forget it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good story, September 9, 2011

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M.Mills "M.Mills" (Napa) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sunflower (Kindle Edition)

I read this at the recommendation of a friend and enjoyed the story very much. Whenever I read about the difficulties the early settlors of the United States faced, I feel appreciation for their struggles and their incredible stamina in trying to survive. Those struggles are well depicted in this story. The main character, Analisa, is a woman who has survived a horrible tragedy. She is a strong, clever and hardworking woman.
I feel that the romance between Analisa and her husband is quite lovely. My preference for sexual scenes is that they be left to one's imagination. There are a few explicit scenes in the book but they are not offensive. That said, the growing love between the couple makes for an especially enjoyable read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written American-Western romance story!, September 10, 2011

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Monique - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sunflower (Paperback)

I simply loved this book! I have never been able to put down a book written by Jill Marie Landis until I have finished it, and this book is no exception. It is a love story about a part-Sioux Indian man named Caleb, and a Dutch woman named Analese, and the prejudices they had to endure. Jill's description of the soddie they lived in and the surrounding area were so good, I felt like I had been there. The love scenes were tastefully done, as they are in all her books. I highly recommend this book!