A Woman's Heart (Avon Historical Romance)
Eliza Parrish has it all--  a loving father and brother, a doting fiancé, a life of promise.  Then her hopes and dreams are dashed when first her brother, then her father die.  Her fiancé's father, Justin Montgomery, was her father's partner and now controls Eliza's destiny.  Unable to pay her father's debts, Eliza is forced to become a bond servant to the Montgomerys rather than the wife of William Montgomery.  Over night, she goes from a woman of status to little more than a slave.  As a companion to William's sister Philomena, Eliza is to accompany her from Salem to England.  Then disaster strikes.  The dreaded pirate Coeur Noir over takes their ship and boards, intent on only one prize--  Philomena Montgomery.  The spoiled and spiteful Philomena is only looking out for herself when she asks Eliza to switch places with her.  In exchange, she promises to send help and release Eliza from her servitude.  Becoming the prisoner of Jean-Luc Gautier until her ransom is paid seems a small enough price for freedom.  But Luc is more than a pirate--  he is a man after revenge.  Rosalyn West has written an incredible tale of love and honor.  A Woman's Heart is a heart wrenching and emotionally powerful story that does not let go of the reader until the very end.  Luc is wonderful as the tortured, brooding Black Heart consumed by his need for revenge.  The scars on his soul can only be healed by Eliza, but her deception could destroy their love.  A Woman's Heart is truly the best novel this author has ever written.  One content note:  Ms. West's plot includes brutality and rape that may make some readers uncomfortable.  However, Ms. West handles these issues in a sensitive manner, dealing with the aftermath of the violence rather than describing the violence itself.Rosalyn West is superb!  A Woman's Heart is one of the best historical romances to come along in awhile!  Don't miss it! An amazing love story!  Ms. West's characters will wrap around your heart!  Bring out the tissues for this wonderful book! From the pen of Rosalyn West... comes excellence!  By any other name, this author is one of the finest!Kristina Wright  --Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc.  All rights reserved--FromLiterary Times