Savage surrender natasha peters pdf

He was a fascinating character, and I loved his dynamic with Elise, who, though in love with him, was more likely to claw his eyes out than admit her true feelings. They verbally and physically fought their affection for one another throughout this novel. They are both two alphas fighting for dominance and fighting their own tenderness for one another and it was very interesting to see how their relationship played out.

You could never guess what they would do, whether they would kiss or kill one another. And speaking of Elise, oh my gosh.

I adore her. One of my favorite heroines of all time. She's so fierce and funny and brave. Just a great character. Natasha Peters always writes great female leads who have personalities just as huge as the hero's. Somehow, despite all the horrible stuff she went through in this novel, she comes out of all of it a better person who shows kindness to everyone.

Everything got a little crazy near the end of the novel, and it was a little bit too much, if you know what I mean. The plot got a tad unrealistic. Also, the last separation between Garth and Elise was just forced drama.

I could have done without it. Those are my only two complaints, though. Other than that, this book was amazing. I definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys bodice rippers and who isn't easily triggered by violence. TW: non-con, sexual assault, physical abuse, miscarriage, graphic murder, and racism.

View all 21 comments. Mar 24, Michael rated it it was amazing. Holy bodice-rippers, Batman! I suppose I'm still a bit wet behind the ears when it comes to this genre, but thanks to some fellow ripper-readers, I feel my edu-ma-cation has become more enhanced.

But Lordy, I was not expecting a ride like the one Natasha Peters took me on. Elise Lesconflair our sassy heroine started out a tad bit whiny for my taste in the beginning, but I forgave her all those childish fits after I read this page whopper of craziness.

I won't spoil the fun for those who've Holy bodice-rippers, Batman! I won't spoil the fun for those who've yet to read this "classic", but there's about five gallons of crazy running through these pages, and alas, our heroine has come armed with only a one gallon bucket.

Not to say, that I didn't enjoy it. Oh, I did, and in spades. One reviewer stated it best by describing this book as a soap opera. Think Days of Our Lives on crack I understand this is a sequel of sorts, and all I can say is that it's got a LOT to live up to. Dec 10, Sussann rated it did not like it Shelves: bodice-rippers-mc-romance , s-t-the-shelf-of-shame , historical-fiction. Garth wasn't a bad boy hero, he was simply an abusive a-hole.

As a hero he had absolutely no redeemable qualities and the author doesn't even attempt to justify his actions because they can't be justified. Tortured heroes lashing out I can accept, alpha males with bad attitudes but ultimately respect for their heroines I can grow to love but this guy should have been shot within the first two chapters.

This one was an epic fail Garth wasn't a bad boy hero, he was simply an abusive a-hole. This one was an epic fail View 1 comment. Jul 04, Kelli rated it really liked it. I agree with many of the reviews Ive read about this book - Ive not quite read anyhting like it before lol - Having said that I did love it - It was just non stop - one thing after the other after the other - and I did hear myself cry "oh come ON!!!

Jan 27, Mia rated it really liked it. So this book is as old as I am. For years, when I have talked about reading, my mother has brought up this book as if it was the only book she ever read. Finally, I promised that I would read it The story is about a privileged woman, who after being raped, was forced into marriage with the man who did it - after a traumatic sea voyage, she tries to make a life for herself in America, but faces hardship after hardship which she must overcome.

What I discove So this book is as old as I am. What I discovered was that this book is an enigma to me. I didn't find either "main" character particularly likeable. Elise was spoiled and bratty, then after being tormented as she was, she could still only muster hostility toward this man that she supposedly loved.

Garth was an abusive, jealous, untrusting monster. Other than my dismay over the main characters I mean, why did I care what happened to them?? Except I totally DID! I felt that the ending was abrupt. It felt more like an epilogue than a "next chapter. It was stressful, upsetting at times, and action-packed. As it was a historical novel, it obviously held up nearly 37 years after being published.

I actually really liked the pirates the good ones. They even have a similar beginning. I think that if you like books of overcoming adversity and finding personal strength, you'd like this. I think if you like adventure-y romances, you'd like this. It's also good for fans of historical romances. Aug 05, crazy1bad marked it as special-unread-plot Shelves: reminds , hate-disgusting-so-throw-up , made-virg-h-mistress-lover , special , swim-nude , wrong-room-person , un-histo.

The hero deserved to burn in hell, he seduced many virgins, had many bastards and raped the heroine and forced her have sex with other man to get some documents. But I guess they deserved each other. The heroine knew that the hero seduced innocent girls and ruined them and that he had many bastards that he didn't care about and that he was a cheater.

Even with this knowledge she chose the hero instead of her much more honourable suitor that had all the qualities. The heroine was a doormat and th The hero deserved to burn in hell, he seduced many virgins, had many bastards and raped the heroine and forced her have sex with other man to get some documents.

The heroine was a doormat and the hero was a weak man with no will that let his dick lead him. He was no possesive alpha even if the author wrote him as one, his actions made him the opposite of an alpha. But to be honest I liked that he had cold grey eyes and was blonde, not the typical dark hero.

There's 2 things I hate the most in both books and reality, it's when a man have had virgins other than the love of his life and when he has bastards. So even if I read this book a times and at different ages I will never liked it.

Sep 09, Circa Girl rated it really liked it Shelves: damsel-in-distress , soap-opera-drama , drama , romance , bodice-ripper , adventure , swashbuckler , edgy-heroine , i-love-you-i-hate-you.

If you can stomach the first 60 or so pages of Elise being a spoiled, annoying, immature teenager that shrieks her every criticism or discontent, this is a really intense bodice ripper worth your time.

Elise is really evolves over the course of the book into a thick skinned survivor that dishes out as much shit as she takes. Whether she is facing If you can stomach the first 60 or so pages of Elise being a spoiled, annoying, immature teenager that shrieks her every criticism or discontent, this is a really intense bodice ripper worth your time.

Whether she is facing rape, pirates, scandal, being sold into slavery, torture, beatings, war, or trial for murder, she manages to keep her spirit and eventually save herself. The other perspective of this survivor's tale is that this is one of the darker bodice rippers I've read since the female protagonist is put through relentless tormenting experiences and hell with very brief reprieve for romance.

I don't see Garth as being as cold as some other reviewers have assessed, but he is less of an alpha and more of a lovable asshole who flirts through teasing and bullying banter. Elise is his equal in spirit, drive, courage and hunger for adventure, but he doesn't know how to express or process his feelings towards her so it comes out as shallow lust or put downs.

He takes way longer to mature in his communication but I don't take this as a significant downside to his character. It made him human and very realistic. He comes around eventually. So much story and action is packed into pages and about a decade of time passes but it never drags or feels like filler. If I had to make a complaint, it would be that like many bodice rippers or romance novels of this period, there are not very many women supporting other women in this story unless they are old maids.

Nearly every woman Elise encounters that is her peer hates her out of jealousy or competition. It would've been nice to see Elise make a friend who wasn't a dude. Apr 06, HoardingBooks rated it did not like it. From start to end, this book was disturbing. I knew about what to expect with this type of book, however, some scenes are better forgotten.

Very graphic. Sep 07, AlexandraB95 rated it really liked it Shelves: hero-cruel-abusive-cold , bodice-rippers , captive-kidnapped-hostage-slave , adultery-hero , stalkerific-hero , hero-violent-to-heroine , obsessed-besotted-hero , tstl-h-pissed-me-off , rape-by-hero , her-iq-is-smaller-than-hershoe-size. Sep 14, Sc rated it really liked it.

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This book is so so hard to rate.

Firstly, I think people have to appreciate the era in which it was written. There should be no uproar or insult felt on the strong topics of race, slavery, rape, the lack of rights of women in general etc. The book was written and designed to illustrate the abominable treatment of females. Second, despite my in This book is so so hard to rate. Second, despite my intended lack of prejudice to the sensitive scenes involving rape and physical assault, I did find myself cringing quite often in horror.

Some parts in the book were more traumatic than others. The only reason the heroine survived was purely on strength of character hence the 4 star rating. Third, it was so atypical as a romance novel. Finally, it was great to read an old classic before the world was so hung up on censorship, LGBTS, racism and appropriateness. Begin reading this book with an open-mindfulness and I assure you that you will enjoy it with whiffs reminiscent of Gone with the Wind.

A strong 4 stars. Jul 06, veronian rated it it was ok Shelves: romance. This book is exactly as problematic as you would expect when it comes to casual racism, misogyny, problematic depictions of black people and just about everyone, maybe , and sexual violence as written by a white lady in bodice-ripping Other reviewers have already covered this in detail.

What I wasn't expecting was for this to be a real page-turner and to be cheering on Elise. Sure, she still ends up with the wrong guy c'mon Jean!!!! In a nice change of pace, all of her anger and fear and rants throughout the book about men are speaking for a modern day reader and totally justified.

She says just about everything you ever wish one of these stupid romance heroines would say when faced with controlling abusive shitty behavior. I was still hoping for a different ending, but I got what I got, which was an entertaining read that exceeded my low expectations. Apr 17, Taylor - Muse Ignited Reads rated it it was amazing Shelves: action-adventure-thriller , read-in , historical-romance , take-her-down-pass-her-around , pulp-love , colonial-america , bodice-rippers , historical-sagas , purchased , revolutionary-war.

What can I say? I loved this hot mess, all pages full of sheer entertainment. Review to come! Nov 03, Lorelle rated it really liked it Shelves: bodice-ripper , historical-romance , pirate , rape , rake-playboy-badboy , cheating , drama-angst. First of all, I really liked this book. It was so over the top LOL funny in some spots. Oh the drama of the heroine, Elise, throughout the book never stops. On pages , the MIL had cut up the dress she was to wear to the ball, so in response she wears a sheer flimsy black nightie and sticks roses in her cleavage.

The Hero isn't really much of one and he along with many other unsavory characters rape her. In fact, Elise is raped more times in this book than any other book I have ever read i First of all, I really liked this book. In fact, Elise is raped more times in this book than any other book I have ever read including Stormfire. Jean LaFitte, who is a soft hearted pirate, was a more endearing character than than Garth. Despite it all, it was a good read. May 05, Bambi Unbridled rated it really liked it Shelves: romance-historical , million-page-challenge , read I'm at a total loss as to how to rate this book.

I loved it. I hated it. I cried. I was annoyed. I was disgusted. There was a lot of eye rolling and I wanted to throw the book several times. This is definitely not a happy story or joyful romance. I never understood Elise or Garth But no matter how aggravating, it kept me interrupted until the end. Apr 21, Karen rated it really liked it. Loved this book! Read it 3x starting in High School thru my mid 20's I'm not bi on love stories but I loved this1 Loved this book!

Read it 3x starting in High School thru my mid 20's I'm not bi on love stories but I loved this Sep 26, Louise Sinclair rated it it was amazing. Elise Lesconflair , a spoilt girl railing against marriage to a fat German noble man. Garth McClelland, a wealthy man accustomed to women falling at his feet.

They meet at a grotto, Garth robs Elise of her virginity. From France to America, they fight, make passionate love and are separated by fate.

Elise becomes a tough survivor, the mistress of the notorious Jean Lafitte. Passion, rape, murder and kidnap. Do not read this book if you want political correctness. I read this book in , it is still i Elise Lesconflair , a spoilt girl railing against marriage to a fat German noble man.

I read this book in , it is still in my bookcase. I could not put it down. Aug 04, Judith rated it it was amazing. I loved this book. I read it almost 35 years ago. Savage Surrender is great too. It has Elise and Garth in it and their kids.

May 02, Isabel. I missed these kinds of books. May 30, Brenda rated it really liked it. Read this as a teenager and re-read for nostalgia. Dec 01, E. Jamie rated it it was amazing. Finally, I promised that I would read it The story is about a privileged woman, who after being raped, was forced into marriage with the man who did it - after a traumatic sea voyage, she tries to make a life for herself in America, but faces hardship after hardship which she must overcome. What I discovered was that this book is an enigma to me.

I didn't find either "main" character particularly likeable. Elise was spoiled and bratty, then after being tormented as she was, she could still only muster hostility toward this man that she supposedly loved.

Garth was an abusive, jealou Other than my dismay over the main characters I mean, why did I care what happened to them?? Except I totally DID! I felt that the ending was abrupt. It felt more like an epilogue than a "next chapter. It was stressful, upsetting at times, and action-packed. As it was a historical novel, it obviously held up nearly 37 years after being published.

I actually really liked the pirates the good ones. They even have a similar beginning. I think that if you like books of overcoming adversity and finding personal strength, you'd like this.

I think if you like adventure-y romances, you'd like this. It's also good for fans of historical romances. I just couldn't put this book down. I was so addicted to finding out what would happen to the poor girl next and was fathomed at how much actually DID end up happening. Her never ending love for a man that I couldn't stand reading about drove me nuts everytime he popped up and used her time and again.

I would def.