The Windflower

Yes, this novel was written during a different time... the 1980s, when so often the heroine was depicted as the naive, innocent teenager. But, I suppose they were naive and innocent in the Regency area, at least women from this class, despite the expectation of early marriage. And, yes, the hero seems abusive at times, common more in 80s romances. However, the novel is so beautifully written, all the characters so carefully crafted, that I could not help but fall passionately in love with them. And, they grow and develop as human beings! Not common often in more modern novels. This novel was just gorgeous...and Im waiting on tender hooks for a sequel for Cat. Of course, Ive been waiting for nearly 30 years! Most I still hope! I disagree strongly with an earlier review that said Merry should have ended up with Cat. That person admitted she did not finish the book. All three characters grow as people in the novel, and Cat who also is just 18, but has had a ROUGH life develops because of his relationship with Merry an ability to form relationships, including a connection with someone significant at the end of the book. You leave this lovely story with the sense that Cat is now ready to take an emotional risk. Sequel, please! I also wouldnt mind, Tom and Sharon Curtis aka, Laura London a novel about Morgan. What a fascinating character!

This is such a wild book. An ahistorical (and almost fantasy-driven) view of piracy and power with a tepid bodice ripper threat. (You're never really worried. Canonically everyone loves and wants to protect our heroine.) Tender relationships between men that, even if they aren't queer (I think they......more

Superb Classic Pirate Romance—A Keeper! This was the product of the husband-wife writing team of Sharon and Tom Curtis and some believe it was their best. I can tell you this: this pirate romance set in in 1813 during the War of 1812 is one of the finest historical romances I have read. It’s a classi......more

This review was originally posted onAddicted To Romance Summary  Merry Wilding, is a lady of leisure and espionage. She spends her free time with her aunt, in the countryside of the Colonies in North American. Drawing, painting, spending time in the gardens and when she can sneak ou......more

Phallic vegetables, a sexy unicorn, a gorgeous blond son of a b*tch, lovable pirates, an alligator, a spirited and whimsical 18-year-old who never crosses the line into McNaught-style irritant… The team behind the Laura London pen name (wife and husband Sharon and Tom Curtis) must have had an absolu......more

I can't believe this is the book that's on so many best romance shelves.It didn’t do for me what it did for so many others. It’s not a good sign when you are wishing the secondary character (Cat, I’m talking to you) would end up with the heroine, and knowing darn well that it will never happen. It’s......more