Tender Betrayal

I read this book in my early teens. I have to say it really started my addiction to romance novels and I am still an avid reader 20 years later. This book has everything. Roland Donovan, the hero, is absolutely delicious. Strong, sexy, caring, witty, gorgeous one of my favorite heroes of all time. Melanie the heroine is well written and I have to give her credit for even trying to resist Roland. The word tender in the title is perfect because there are so many moments so tender they actually make my chest hurt every time I re read this lovely novel. I love the hisotrical elements and the descriptions of New Orleans, the places and the culture of the period are spectacular. Definitely a must read for anyone who is serious about romance.

I read this book in the early 80s and was thrilled to find a new edition. Set in the romantic antebellum south, Melanie vows vengeance on Roland Donavan, whom she blames for her grandfather's death, but his noble character and tender passion throw her plans for revenge into confusion. Add her disappointed suitor and an adventurous quest for riches in Cuba into the mix, and you have the ingredients for a fabulous novel that can't possibly disappoint the most critical of romance fans. Blake's knowledge of history is evident (aside from a few minor mistakes with period fashions) and her love scenes will leave you panting. Highly recommend!

I read this book a while back (I NEED TO FIND IT)so I can reread it. This book's setting is also in an old time period. It starts off with a plot for revenge but turns into a love that was oh so sweet! There's alot of shock factors in this book but if you like romantic books with twists this is the one.

This story held my interest, it had many aspects to it. I cared about the main characters. They went through a lot. Love wins in the end. Very sensual and erotic. There is just so much to this story that it is too much work to try and say more. Read it, you wont be sorry.