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February 09, 2010
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 | Ride the Fire by Pamela Clare | Reviewed by Harriet Klausner |  | Publisher: Leisure
http://www.dorchester.com
ISBN: 0843954876
Genre: Fiction
Subgenre: Historical
Release date: Mar 2005
Format: paperback
Pages: 368
Price: $6.99 | In 1757 Ohio wilderness, the Wynadot Indians fighting for the French capture Nicholas Kenleigh, who is an important member of General Washington’s officer corps, and two teenage soldiers. The tribe members torture the three men, but Nicholas refuses to give in to the pain. The Indian woman Lyda wants Nicholas to impregnate her as she realizes how strong he is. Since she gets what she wants from her father, the chief, Nicholas has a chance to finally escape captivity, which he does.
By 1763 the war is winding down. An injured Nicholas reaches a homestead owned by pregnant widow Elspeth “Bethie” Stewart, who distrusts all males after physical abuse from her stepfather and stepbrother. She helps the fevered Nicholas but not before she ties him to her bedposts. As he heals, she sees a softer side to her prisoner; soon they fall in love, but can each one overcome his trauma to forge a future together?
Colonial America fans will take great delight in Ride The Fire, a strong tale starring two walking wounded souls. The story line provides an intriguing look at life in the frontier as well as the impact of the Seven Year War, known in the colonies as the French and Indian War. Nicholas is a heroic individual, whether he tries to offer solace to the two teem military prisoners or help Bethie. She is a courageous person striking out on her own to liberate herself from two nasty step-relatives. Fans will appreciate this fine tale of love in the colonial wilderness. | | |
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