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Flame
Published in Paperback by Leisure Books (October, 2001)
Author: Connie Mason
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Wonderful book. A Classic for Connie Mason
Connie Mason's "Flame" was wonderful! I loved the characters from start to finish. Tanner MacTavish was a great male specimen, the type of man women dream about...the dashing man that comes to your rescue just in time. The love scenes just sizzled off the pages, and the antagonizism was good but a little overdone with Ashley. But all-in-all a wonderful book!

excellent book definately an attention holder
I thought that this was a very good book. There were times when I disliked Tanner but he soon proved to be a passionate, caring man. The plot was great and the characters were very realistic.


A Promise of Thunder
Published in Paperback by Leisure Books (November, 2000)
Author: Connie Mason
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Thunder can only live in the soul of Storm...
I've read this book many times. "A Promise of Thunder" is another great book from Connie Mason. It takes place in September, 1893 during the Cherokee land rush in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Grady "Thunder" Stryker and Storm Kennedy clash after a stray bullet in a gunfight hits Storm's husband. Storm loses her claim to Grady, and he gives her an offer she can't refuse. To keep her land, she has to marry him and take care of his motherless son from his first marriage. She grudgingly agreed only to fall in love with him. But there's an obstacle... the sister of his dead first wife has come to deliver his son to him and plans to stay and get between Storm and Grady. The love Grady and Storm have won't allow it, and the need to separate the intruding woman from their relationship (and the budding relationship between Storm and Grady's son) leads all the way to Wyoming and Grady's parents' farm. This wonderful book is the sequel to "Beyond The Horizon", the story of Grady's parents, Swift Blade and Shannon Branigan.

Thunder is very passionate.
When I started this book I just couldn't get into it, about the first chapter or a little more. Then it got into it Thunder is very passionate, this makes only the second one that I have read, I am now into Indian Romance and hooked. I have found out they are very passionate, and brings excitement to you. I would like to see the cover for the men to look more Indian like. But other than that it was great.

Must Read
I really liked this book. It takes place in OK when the government offers free land to homesteaders. The year is 1906. I follows "Beyond the Horizon" the story of Grady's parents. I wish I had read that one first, and will be sure to look for it.


A Taste of Sin
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Avon (May, 2000)
Author: Connie Mason
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Good read but not a great one
In 1747 in the Scottish Highlands, an outraged fourteen-year old St. John "Sinjun" Thornton is forced to marry seven-year old hellion Christy MacDonald. Neither child wants nor agrees to these nuptials, but clan needs require their marriage so the vows are exchanged anyway.

By 1762, Sinjun is better known as Lord Sin for his wild womanizing ways. He has not seen his bride since she kicked him at the altar fifteen years ago. Christy relishes her marriage because she is able to run the clan without the interference of a spouse. That changes when another chieftain Calum demands she annul her vows and marry him. Instead, of succumbing to Calum's pressure, Christy, masquerading as Flora, finds her spouse and seduces him in order to become pregnant with an heir. However, Flora and Lord Sin fall in love, but how will he react when he learns about the ruse his own wife pulled off on him?

A TASTE OF SIN is an entertaining historical romance that takes readers on a wild twisting ride through mid-eighteenth century Scotland. The lead couple is a finely developed duo whose lovemaking heats the pages. The supporting characters provide the depth and intrigue that bring out the period. Best-selling author Connie Mason opens her new series with a passionate exciting Highlander romance.

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First of the 'Sin' series...5 stars!
Another 5 star book from Connie Mason! This is the first book to the new series called 'Sin'. This is about the 2nd oldest child named St.John Thorton, or as everyone else calls, him, Sinjun. Sinjun has an older brother named Julian and a younger sister named Emma. When Sinjun is 14, the King of England had made a deal to have him married to the Highlander clan's future liard, Christy Macdonald, who is 7 at the time. It's supposed to be a marriage of political convience, to keep the Highlanders 'in line'. The marriage is never consumated and the couple never sees each other for 15 years until unrest begins in the Highlands. Christy must make an heir or the troublemaking neighbor clan will cause mahor problems. She goes to London with the intention of seducing her estranged husband whom she hasn't seen in 15 years who is also known as the legendary 'Lord Sin', a notorious rake and 'seducer of women'. She doesn't want him to reconize her, so she poses as a myserious woman from Cornwall. The ruse works and everything seems to be going fine until she realizes she has lost her heart to the womanizer and he doesnt have a clue that she is his wife. This story is filled with intrigue and treachery. When Sinjun falls for the mysterious woman, he ends up also finding out who she really is, and this is when everything breaks open. Sinjun is sexy and I loved his character. I didn't think Christy was immature like some of the others reviews said. She was desperate to save her clan and the her people from ruination. It was heartwarming and full of life. It will keep you turning the pages until the wee hours of the morning. The other two books are set to come out in 2001 and 2002.

Tracy Talley~@

Excellent story!
The story began in 1747. St.John Thornton was known as Sinjun. The Ton called him Lord Sin. At fourteen he was wed, by the king's command, to seven year old Lady Christy Macdonald. Neither Sinjun, nor Christy, wanted the match. All Christy's brothers had died in the battle of Culloden. Christy was named laird of the clan Macdonald. She would grow up in her beloved Scottish Highlands at Glenmoor Castle. He would grow up in London and live up to the name Lord Sin.

Fifteen years later, there is unrest among the clans. Calum Cameron ruled the Cameron clan. He intended to have Christy and Sinjun's marriage annulled, claim Christy as his wife, and become Laird through the marriage. Then war with the English will begin anew. To stop this, Christy went to London as Lady Flora Randall to seduce her husband. With his bairn in her belly she could return to Glenmoor in triumph! Glenmoor would have an heir, Sinjun would never know Flora had really been his wife and he would live happily in London unawares, and Calum's plans would be thwarted.

All went as planned until a pregnant Christy returned home to Glenmoor. Then it all fell to pieces!

*** First of a new trilogy! Each will have their own story. This one was MOST EXCELLENT! Connie Mason has never let me down and is still a "A BOOK WRITING WOMAN" as my mother would say. That is her highest compliment and is seldom given. Lord Sin is as handsome and sinful as they come. Christy is more than his match too. Highly recommended reading! ***


Pure Temptation
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Leisure Books (January, 2000)
Author: Connie Mason
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Pure Temptation
Zanita and Tyber are to books what Lucy and Ricky were to TV. This was not as exciting as High Energy. I was disappointed.

Ah Connie you did it again!
Well I have to say that Connie is one of my favorite writers. I have read just about everything she's put out at least once. This book I originally read years ago when it first came out and I decided to reread all of her books.

First off I have to say great cover! And Where can I get a man like that? Oh My! "Fanning myself"

Well on to the story. I would almost call this book gothic. It has a dark manor house that is haunted by a beautiful spirit Lady Amelia. She is trying to insure the that Jackson Greystoke doesn't drink, game and carouse himself to death. He is a rogue who needs taming. In steps our heroine Moria O'Toole. She is on the run from a dark secret when she is hit by the carriage that Jackson is riding in. He can't just leave her there do die so he takes her back to the manor. Now as she heals they discover the strong attraction between the two. They both try and resist but the fates or is that the spirits have willed it. But before they can be happy there is Moria's secret to deal with and Jackson's own fears of marriage and love.

There are some very hot love scenes in this book but what would a Connie book be without them? I really enjoyed this book and plan to reread it again and again.

The Ghost of Amelia / BlackJack Greystone
This is another typical great book from Mrs. Mason when looking for books on the net I pull up the authors and a list of thier books. Connie Mason is one of the first that I click on. Don't fail to get this one. The ghost of Amelia is on a roll with Black Jack. It's a "can't put down" book. Great job Connie!


My Lady Vixen
Published in Paperback by Leisure Books (June, 1999)
Author: Connie Mason
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like two different books
connie mason's stlye of passion and action has never failed to keep me interested in her work. Her books vary across a wide range of historical time periods, creating a nice variety. "My lady vixen" seemed like two books in one to me, one i felt uneasy about and disliked and the other i really liked.

"my lady vixen" is actually told in two books and it's best to view the book this way. our hero, adam foxworth, is a nobelman who is hell bent on revenge and sees alexa ashley as his instrument to achieve this revenge. Kidnapping her and forcing her to become his mistress starts this unique, if odd, tale off.
this work travels across the atlantic several times as Alexa and Adam meet and part several times. The fox, a pirate fighting the british, vies with adam for alexa's heart.

As i said i felt like this was two entirely different books in one work. adam foxworth wavers continually through this book from a loving, aminable person to a vicious, coldhearted jerk. He repeatedly attacks alexa sexually with a few disturbing scenes that are played down to a huge degree which left a unrealistic flavor in the book. The "plot twists" are not particularly earth shattering or original. you see them coming miles away.

The general storyline is interesting and keep me involved in the book but alexa's stint as vixen was probably the most interesting part of the book. before that she is so weighed down and domnated by various men even i felt like screaming. i think a great book is in here somewhere but it's so bogged down by weird character reversals that it's hard to find.

for a fun read on some lazy afernoon i give this a thumbs up but for being a book i'll keep around for awhile i have to say check out something else.

One of my favorite books!
I love this book. I have read it and reread it many times. This was one of the first Connie Mason books I ever had the good fortune to read and I'm so glad I did. Connie makes her heroines wonderfully strong and her heros just as strong. The characters compliment each other and the supporting cast makes the book come together. I like the fact that there is always a struggle which the lovers must overcome, It seems to make them appreciate thier love more.

This book is actually written in two sections. In the first we meet our hero Adam, who is very bitter over what our heroine's father did to his many years back. He is out for revenge. He kidnaps Alexa, placing her aboard a ship captained by the Fox, who is a masked man and he ends up taking her innocence. He leaves her to Adam who also beds her and leaves her in ruins and then leaves her in England while he goes back to his life in America. Alexa is ruined and now pregnant and Mac, Adams friend takes her to Adam. They marry but soon trouble begins. Adam is actually the Fox, who has been aiding the American's in thier fight for freedom from Britian and Alexa is taken prisoner as a traitor for harboring the Fox. She is rescued by the Fox and is totally suprised to find that the Fox and her husband are the same man. She decides right then and there to aid her new country and fool Adam/Fox as well. He leaves her again and she becomes the Vixen. This is where the second part of the book begins. She trains to fight and sail and soon has her own ship and is terrorizing the British as the Vixen on her ship "My Lady Vixen" When the Fox and the Vixen finally meet it is explosive. But the story doesn't end there. There are more troubles ahead and it will take a long while before the two lovers to find happiness.
I would recommend this to book to anyone. Keep up the good work Connie!

Excellent Story
I thought this story was so great I couldn't put it down until finished.


The Dragon Lord
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Leisure Books (November, 2001)
Author: Connie Mason
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An average read.
I have read a couple of books by Connie Mason, and usually I like most of her books, especially the older ones. This book was not very interesting, some of the love scenes were pretty good, but her trademark sensuality seems to be missing from her books now a days. I did not find anything remarkable about the novel.....though I finished reading it pretty fast.

Sugar & Spice...
Now here's another Connie Mason book that'll definitely keep u on your toes. It's fast and absorbing. The characters were desirable even the secondary ones. Dominic and Rose are both pridefull in their own rights. They're confident, tough, spunky and arrogant. Yet both are also loving, patient and gentle. They always find themselves in the battle of wills, they clash many times but unconsciously both were looking forward to the challenge of taming each other and the process was an enjoyable read. Some of Roses antics and stubbornness were a bit off but the consequences were exciting which made this book even more compelling. There is definitely lots of challenge in their relationship, aside from the nervy political dilemma of loyalty vs. righteousness, Dominic's conniving ex-mistress, Veronica is one of my favorite parts. Her character was well done. She's the added heart wretching spice in this book. Oh, as always in all of Ms. Mason's work, the lovemaking scenes sizzles!

I also enjoyed the political conflicts of this book concerning the MAGNA CARTA & King John Lackland. He's so overbearing, false-hearted & devious. His betraying ways is so unpredictable that it scares the heck out of me! He is capable of almost anything and have the power to achieve it too. This is the added thrill to the story.

I notice a slight anachronism in terms of the dialogue but it's not excessive to distract me. I manage to by pass that flaw only because overall, this book is both sugar and spice. It's fast, funny, exciting & heart warming. One you shouldn't miss. Thank you, Ambrangel for suggesting this book to me.

Excellent book - a must have
This is the first book I have ever read by Connie Mason, and after reading this novel, it certainly won't be the last! The storyline was certainly not boring. It kept you reading. Dominic is a sexy, gallant and arrogant man. Rose is a spitfire who learns temperance through her love for the "Dragon Lord". I loved the book and reccomend it to everyone who like historical romance.


Desert Ecstasy
Published in Paperback by Leisure Books (October, 1988)
Author: Connie Mason
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Skip this one!
I don't know what I was thinking when I ordered this one....I thought it would be another hot romance like Sheik. Unfortunately I found that this nocel was written way back in the eighties. The story consists of one contrived situation after another, and I found no chemistry between Mark and Christa. As a result the innumerable love scenes had me yawning away. I only finished the book because I paid for it with my hard earned money!

Kismet? Not for me...mediocre at best...
Hard to knock a Mason book, but this one is no masterpiece in my humble opinion. One of her less than steller books to date. Too many contrived situations and obvious plot twists. No spark or chemistry between the main characters.
Heroine was too boring and the hero was too broody and 'baggage carrying' for my tastes. This one fell flat in the sand...

Lady Christa Horton became a helpless prisoner in an exotic and troublesome land, destined for slavery in the bey's harem until fate stepped in in the image of the elusive Desert Hawk.
Hawk took what he wanted, always. This was no different. Wanted and chased all across Algiers, he made the sultan angry with his attacks on caravans. But the Hawk was no thief, he had motive.
This was revenge.
He just didn't expect a lady like Christa to be thrown into the dangerous game. Well, he wanted her and he took her.
The well-bred English lady finds herself caught up in a deadly game of cat and mouse but she can't help but yearn for the dangerous man playing the game.
Kismet? You decide....

Tracy Talley~@

DESERT ECSTASY BY CONNIE MASON.
I HAVE READ THIS ONE. I HAVE AMONG MY COLLECTION. IT IS A HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BOOK. I LOVE A GOOD DESERT HAREM ARABIAN STORY. I WILL READ IT AGAIN AND AGAIN AND NEVER BE BORED. CHRISTA AND HAWK WERE DESTINED TO BE TOGETHER. IF YOU LOVE ANY AND ALL CONNIE MASON NOVELS,I RECOMMEND THIS ONE TO READ AND KEEP


Pirate
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Leisure Books (December, 1998)
Author: Connie Mason
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Interesting
This is the third Connie Mason novel that I have read and I found this one kind of boring. The plot was a little drawn out. This novel was pretty good, but Connie Mason has done better. For example, my favourite is The Dragon Lord. I highly recommend this novel, except that all others after may come as a disappointment. As I have mentioned, this novel is good but please take a look at The Dragon Lord by the same author. It is much, much better!!!

Another Mason Classic!!!
Connie Mason lives up to our expectations with this one!! Guy and Bliss where great characters, I couldnt put this book down, read it staight thru. Cant wait for Connie Masons next release.

Definately a keeper on the bookshelf!
What a mixture of adventure, scenery and passion Connie Mason provides the reader! I loved every page read!!! Thank you Connie for giving the readers such as myself such a beautiful love story!!


The Rogue and the Hellion
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Leisure Books (June, 2002)
Author: Connie Mason
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Disgusting!
...so boring with all he ever wants to do is have sex. And the never ending sex chapters over and over really disgusted me. I mean they were having sex more than actually talking to each other. And then all of a sudden, he falls in love. That made no sense at all. Gabriel's idea that he will go insane because it will be inherited from his mother was really absurd. It was not believeable at all. But the storyline of a woman disguising as a highwayman and ends up falling in love with the man she robbed had it's potential of becoming a great story. I give it that.

Connie has done it again!
I have loved everything Connie Mason has wrote. Her books are filled with humor, danger, excitement, passion and love. Her characters have depth and you actually become involved with the story.

This is a wonderful tale of danger and scandal. The hero, Gabriel the Marquis of Bathurst has just been robbed at gunpoint by the most intriguing highwayman. He can't get the robbers emerald eyes out of his mind but when he finds out his highwayman is the Hellion Olivia Fairfax he is thrown for a loop. Olivia has taken to a life of crime in order to survive. She is daring and strong willed but when Gabriel takes her in his arms she finds herself vulnerable. The two almost burn up in each others arms. But there are obsticals standing in the path to thier happiness. Overcoming them is no easy task but one they will embark on together.

There are wonderful supporting characters that add to the fun of this book.Also Connie promises that two of these characters will get their own books. I really enjoyed this book and eagerly await her next book.

Loved it! Loved it!
Gabriel, Marquis of Bathurst, was robbed by the same pair of highwaymen, TWICE! He was determined to track them down and see them hang. He never expected to fall in love with one of them though.

Olivia Fairfax stole only from those who could more than afford it. If she and her partner did not steal, her family members would starve and her brother (who had NO idea what she was up to) would be thrown out of school. Not to mention their home was in dire need of repairs. But thanks to her deceased father, there was no money for anything. In addition to all these worries, she had a few more. Olivia was considered firmly on the shelf, yet Lord Palmerson was determined they would wed before her upcoming twenty-fifth birthday. Olivia was just as determined she would never marry the awful man!

***** Author Connie Mason pleases readers again with this, her latest master piece! Clearly Palmerson was the villain, however, the plot thickens when he gets an assistant to help him. Be sure to begin reading only when you are sure you will have plenty of time to devote to your reading habit., because you will not want to stop for a long time. This plot is down-right addictive! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch.


The Outlaws: Sam
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Leisure Books (May, 2001)
Author: Connie Mason
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Where's the romance?
If you want a how to on how to skip all romance and jump straight into the sack then this book is for you. It's also for you if you want to read about a weak willed ninny who doesn't even like her ex, says "no", but still is willing to romp at every opportunity. I always believed "NO" meant just that, but if you buy into this story it proves "no" means "yes" just because he wants it to. The characters jumped around from aggrivating to confused and never really developed an identity of their own. I enjoyed Rafe, it's sad this turned out to be such a loser.

I'm Sorry to Do This But.....
I had eagerly anticipated this last installment of the Outlaws trilogy, but found that it was not nearly as good as expected. I so loved both Rafe and Jess that it seemed to me a shame that Sam was not very good.

Sam is, of course, a wanted man, so he goes to Texas and finds work at the B&G ranch, and finds that his wife of six years, Lacey, is the owner. He thinks that Lacey betrayed him during the war and she thinks that he abandoned her for 6 years without ever letting her know he was alive. Sam also finds that Lacey has a son Andy who he refuses to believe is his and Lacey won't give him a strait answer about Andy's parentage. Throw in some misunderstandings, a suitor who wants to marry Lacey for her land, and some Indians and you have this novel.

Yes we know Sam thinks Lacey betrayed him and that Lacey is mad at Sam. Yada yada yada. They didn't have to harp on it constantly. Secondly, very coincidental things happened that created misunderstandings added to the fact that our hero and heroine didn't communicate with of confide in each other until after a mess had been created. When none of this was going on there was sex. Misunderstanding, anger, fight, sex. It was a cycle that repeated itself over and over. I found myself flipping through the book reading as fast as I can so I could simply make it to the reunion at the end.

The reunion was good and I was glad to see Rafe, Angel, Jess, and Meg again and that they all turned out happily ever after. The end is the main reason I would read this book. I really hope that Ms. Mason's next is better and am extremely disappointed in this one.

The Outlaws: Sam
Ok I admit it, I'm a Connie Mason Junkie! I love all of her books. I've read and reread them so often I've had to replace them all once!
This is the third and final part of the Outlaw series. The two other brothers, Rafe and Jess, have found wonderful brides who can be gentle and strong at the same time and who have lead them on merry chases. Well Sam already had a bride but told no one of her. They met during the Civil War and were lost to each other soon after marrying. They were betrayed but Sam blames Lacey for it all and Lacey is told that Sam was killed in the war. Sam shows up to work on a ranch and finds that Lacey is the owner. But that's not the biggest suprise, he finds that she has a son who he believes to be the one she had with the man who betrayed him. She knows that her son is Sam's but she is so afraid that he will take him from her she doesn't tell him. She is engaged to marry another man but only to save her ranch. Sam throws a wrench into her plans but she soon discovers that she loves that wrench. Sam struggles with his feelings for her and for the boy who even though there is still a lingering doubt of his parentage, he is starting to love and consider his own.

There are a couple of obsticals in Sam's way though of claiming Lacey and her son, the warrent for his arrest for bank robbery is one, even though he knows he is innocent, and the man who Lacey was to marry. He must fight all of this to win her back.

I loved this book and was so happy to find out how the other brothers were doing at the end also. Connie makes her characters seem like part of your own family. I would highly recommend this book as well as anything else she has written. You'll love them.


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