Search - The Elusive Flame (Birmingham, Bk 4)

2 of 5 stars. The protagonists were childhood friends, separated for many years, who meet again under damsel-in-distress/white-knight circumstances. The story takes place primarily aboard ship and in America. There's all the 'we can't, but I want to, but we can't' tension; they have sex while one is incoherent (and subsequently doesn't remember). A pregnancy brings them together midway, and the distress plot carries the rest of the novel. This is one heroine who can take care of herself, although with "Home Alone" like antics. I found the dialogue a little flat, the characters not much more 3-dimensional, and the plot so-so. Overall, I could have put it down anytime.

This is the sequel to A Flame and a Flower. I absolutely loved the first book and this one didn't disappoint me either. A must read for those who love a good romance novel! Enjoy.

This book was not as good as the first. The characters seemed bland, as if they were card board cut-outs. The plot was the usual; there was nothing unique about it. I didn't feel any passion or chemistry between the characters and, for me, that is a key point of a romance novel.

That being said, Woodiwiss' writing is still very enjoyable. Her skill with words makes up for the lack of everything else.

great characters and a great read.

Its like a thick juicy stake you want to sink your teeth into!