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Seize the Fire
First published 1989 · 464 pages
A sweeping historical adventure where a love born of cynical deception ignites into uncontrollable passion on the high seas.
What it feels like
This propulsive historical romance sweeps readers into a stormy, high-stakes adventure fueled by deception and undeniable passion. The narrative thrives on the classic tension between a cynical, opportunistic scoundrel and an innocent, trusting heroine, building an intense emotional arc as their relationship shifts from a calculated lie to a fierce, uncontrollable devotion. The mood is highly escapist and dramatic, moving from the perilous high seas to a lush desert island paradise while the protagonists battle overwhelming odds and nefarious villains. Written with a sweeping, adventurous tone, it is perfect for readers who love classic romance tropes, thrilling escapes, and the deeply satisfying emotional journey of a dark knight finding redemption through love.
- Mood
- sweeping
- stormy
- escapist
- intense
- Tone
- dramatic
- passionate
- adventurous
- romantic
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- deception and trust · opposites attract · survival against the odds · corrupt versus innocent
- The writing
- Dramatic and sweeping, leaning into the intense emotional stakes of a high-seas adventure.
- The arc
- Moves from a foundation of cynical deception and naive trust to a fierce, uncontrollable devotion forged in adversity.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave high-stakes historical romances where a cynical scoundrel is transformed by an innocent heroine amidst thrilling escapades.
Content notes
- deception
- peril
About the book
Olympia St. Leger is a princess in desperate need of a knight in shining armor. Sheridan Drake, amused by Olympia’s innocence and magnificent beauty, but also intrigued by her considerable wealth, accepts the position of white knight. Unaware that Sheridan is a notorious scoundrel, Olympia willingly allows herself to submit to his protection and his potent embrace. Theirs is a love born in deception. But as they weather storms on the high seas and flee from nefarious villains, the love sparked by lies begins to burn uncontrollably. Taking shelter on a desert island paradise, the princess and the dark knight battle overwhelming odds to keep their adoration burning bright.
Description from Open Library.
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