Instead, the prisoner arrogantly demands the consummation of his marital rights because Shanna is really hot. Shanna promises to make the man’s last days pleasant by moving him to nicer quarters and keeping his belly fed. Ruark gave me total Hugh Jackman vibes for some reason, so I was on board. Despite his thin, unkempt appearance, the hero has a charm in his hazel-gold eyes. The man she “chooses” is a bearded wretch convicted of killing a barmaid. Then she’d return home, a widow in mourning, determined never to remarry. That way, she’ll have official records she was legally wed. Squire Trahern wants grandbabies, dammit! Besides, his daughter could use a husband to tame her wild ways.ĭetermined to be ruled by no man, Shanna colludes with her servant Pitney to arrange a quickie marriage to some black-sheep gentleman doomed to the hangman’s noose. Otherwise, he will arrange a marriage for her. Her doting father has given his beautiful and independent daughter one year in England to choose an appropriate man to marry.

He’s part of the upstart merchant class and tres riche.įortune hunters and noblemen fallen upon hard times seek her hand, but Shanna will have none of them! Why can’t a man love her for who she is, dammit: a haughty, ill-tempered, busty, aqua-eyed blonde with a flawless complexion? Shanna Trahern is the spoiled only child of a wealthy Caribbean planter and widower, “Squire” Orlan Trahern. I’d say, overall, it was enjoyable, if a bit long. Now, did I love it? Love is a strong word. That’s a net positive in this bodice-ripper-lite‘s column. Shanna is the fourth of her books I’ve attempted to read, but it’s the only one I’ve completed. I’ve long had a tenuous relationship with Kathleen E. Genres: Historical Romance, Bodice Ripper, Colonial Era Romance, Georgian Era Romanceīuy on: Amazon, AbeBooks, Open Library (BORROW FOR FREE)

Shanna by kathleen e woodiwiss