Sweet Release

Blakewell/Kenleigh Family, Book 1

By: Pamela Clare

Narrated by: Kaleo Griffith

For five pounds sterling, the convict was hers. Though Cassie hated the slave trade, her Virginia plantation demanded the labor, and she knew this fevered man would surely die if she left him. But as his wounds healed, and as his muscled chest bronzed from the sun, Cassie realized Cole Braden was far more dangerous than his papers had indicated - for he could steal her breath with a glance or lay siege to her senses with a touch. Abducted, beaten, and given a new name, Alec Kenleigh went from master of an English shipbuilding empire to 14 years of indentured servitude in the American colonies. There, he was known as Cole Braden, a convicted ravisher and defiler of women. While he longed to ravish the auburn-haired beauty who owned him, he knew his one hope of earning her love - and his freedom - was to prove his true identity. Only then could he turn the tables and obtain his sweet release.

Contains mature themes.

©2011 Pamela Clare (P)2014 Tantor

Critic reviews

"A stunning debut novel that captures hearts and imaginations from page one, Sweet Release delivers a sensuous tale of lust, betrayal, redemption and freedom." (RT Book Reviews)

Liked it but it's way too long!

3/5 rating: the book overall was interesting. The talent of the author is in creating captivating, 3-dimensional characters in interesting situations.

I liked it, but it really drags in spots. 14 hours is way too long for the type of book it is (a standard thrown together but kept apart theme). It took 8 hours for the first major plot point. I wanted to give it a 4/5 for the story, but I was so annoyed by the endless talking by the end.

And there is a lot of repetition between books.

The narration is excellent, though.

such a good book!

the storyline was so interesting and unique... And the characters Verso versatile and intriguing. I really enjoyed this book. And it's nice to have a strong female character instead of a weak-minded one

Cassie

This is a great love story with lots of twist and turns.
I thought the characters were well wriithen and played well off of each other. This book shows the diference between men and women stations in this time of our history. It also show the diference between England and the America's on their view of slavery.

Great story but too long.

I loved the story and Paleo Griffith never disappoints, however it was way too drawn out and the ending rushed.

Stellar performance and an unforgettable story!!!

Loved it! Such realistic in depth characters! I am delightfully drawn in every time to Ms. Pamela Clare's beautiful story telling. And the way Kaleo narrates, I fast forget he is only one man! Two great talents that are essential to keep together! 😀