A Taste of Paradise (Leisure Historical Romance) [Mass Market Paperback]

Connie Mason (Author)

Book Description

Series: Leisure Historical Romance | Publication Date: March 2006

When lovely Sophia Carlisle stowed away on a ship bound for Jamaica, she hardly expected to find Christian Radcliff at the helm. She and the captain had a turbulent history, which involved the breaking of her heart and the death by duel of his best friend. Now they would be confined together during the long journey to tropical shores, forced to share a cabin, and if Christian had it his way, a bed. But under the island moon, caressed by the balmy breeze, Sophia found herself forgetting the past and giving in to temptation. No man could arouse her senses as the swashbuckling captain did, and she had no use for prudence or propriety when in his kiss she could find…A TASTE OF PARADISE.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 358 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Books (March 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0843954647
• ISBN-13: 978-0843954647
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,121,600 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #30 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Romance > Authors, A-Z > ( M ) > Mason, Connie

More About the Author

Connie Mason has dozens of historical romances in print, is frequently on bestseller lists, and gets wonderful reviews. She lives in Clermont, Florida.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars superb regency romance, March 3, 2006

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This review is from: A Taste of Paradise (Leisure Historical Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

In 1824, Sophia Carlisle was the center of a duel between two best friends. The survivor Christian Radcliff blames her for the death of his pal and for the subsequent scandal that erupted.

Seven years later, Sophia flees for her life from Sir Oscar Rigby stowing on a ship about to head to Jamaica. When she is found Captain Radcliff is irate as she is the person he loathes most in the world. To pay her way across the ocean, he forces her into his bed where she turns into a willing partner, but to his dismay and shock he discovers she is a virgin. Christian is totally confused as he thought she gave her self seven years ago. When Sir Oscar arrives in Kingston, Christian knows he must act to keep the woman he loves safe. He persuades her to marry him though he still wonders what really occurred back in England over seven years ago even as slave unrest threatens to erupt into open warfare.

This is a superb regency romance starring two individuals with a second chance at love if they both can move beyond their haunted past. The story line is action-packed mostly by the point and counterpoint caused by Sir Oscar. Though the plot device has been used a lot, fans will feel A TALE OF PARADISE is a refreshing historical journey especially with Jamaica providing a different milieu than the usual.

Harriet Klausner

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Passionate & Exotic, March 2, 2006

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Beverly "Beverly" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Taste of Paradise (Leisure Historical Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

With over 50 books in print, Connie Mason does it again by providing her fans with sensual romance in an exotic setting. This time it is Jamaica. The lovely Sophia Carlisle is a pawn to her brother, as he sells her innocence away to a villian in order to pay his gambling debts. She must flee as soon as possible and stows away on the first ship leaving England. The captain of the ship, Christian Radcliff, is a nobleman who just happens to have loved Sophia years ago. He is on his way to a new life running his plantation in Jamaica. He hopes to leave his pain behind, as he continues to struggle with the guilt of murdering his best friend in a duel - the duel being fought over none other than the lovely Sophia. Shocked at being reunited, Sophia and Christian struggle with feelings past and present. In order to protect Sophia from her brother's evil plan and the danger of a slave uprising brewing on the Jamacian island, Christian marries Sophia. As their love and passion reignites, so does the danger and suspense. A Taste of Paradise is another Connie Mason book to add your historical romance collection.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars 2 stars, March 9, 2006

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AK "Bro" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Taste of Paradise (Leisure Historical Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

Years ago, Christian Radcliffe and Sophia Carlisle were two sides of a love triangle that ended when he killed his best friend for the love of her. Unable to forgive Sophia or himself, Christian went to sea, never expecting to see her again, but fate brings them together when Sophia unwittingly stows away on his ship, heading for Jamaica to escape a fate worse than death. When she is caught, Chris is forced to protect her, even to the point of creating a sham relationship; however, forgotten passions begin to stir to life again. Though there are still many issues to resolve, neither can comfortably deny what they still feel. However, when Sophia's evil pursuers catch up with her, the two will have to go through with their "marriage". By this time, the thought is not too terrible. The ghost of unforgiveness lingers between them still, but something is coming that will force both Chris and Sophia to choose between love and hate.

** Exotic locales and shipboard romances hold great appeal for many readers. Though some points do not seem to be altogether logical, most readers will be able to overlook these minor issues to enjoy the tale. **

Amanda Killgore