Part of the Bragg series.
A scion of the imperious Bragg family, golden-boy Rathe Bragg finds a society party all rather a yawn until a feisty suffragette bursts into the room. Wielding a six-shooter and shrieking feminist slogans from atop the grand piano, the impassioned lady makes a startling first impression on those gathered, especially Rathe -- and from that moment the sparks between them only intensify.
Irrepressible Grace O'Rourke, an intensely devout feminist, has outraged the entire town of Natchez with her radical ideas, and soon infuriates Rathe with her lack of regard for any opinions other than her own. Yet, despite her steadfast devotion to her cause, Grace warms to the virile gallant. But his bold suggestion of becoming his mistress stings the proud Grace, and she firmly rejects his scandalous proposition. But telling a Bragg "no" is the ultimate stimulant, and now, Rathe ardently pursues the lady whose eyes are ignited by a violet fire.
A scion of the imperious Bragg family, golden-boy Rathe Bragg finds a society party all rather a yawn until a feisty suffragette bursts into the room. Wielding a six-shooter and shrieking feminist slogans from atop the grand piano, the impassioned lady makes a startling first impression on those gathered, especially Rathe -- and from that moment the sparks between them only intensify.
Irrepressible Grace O'Rourke, an intensely devout feminist, has outraged the entire town of Natchez with her radical ideas, and soon infuriates Rathe with her lack of regard for any opinions other than her own. Yet, despite her steadfast devotion to her cause, Grace warms to the virile gallant. But his bold suggestion of becoming his mistress stings the proud Grace, and she firmly rejects his scandalous proposition. But telling a Bragg "no" is the ultimate stimulant, and now, Rathe ardently pursues the lady whose eyes are ignited by a violet fire.
Brenda Joyce is good auther and this was an ejoyable read.
A scion of the imperious Bragg family, golden-boy Rathe Bragg finds a society party all rather a yawn until a feisty suffragette bursts into the room. Wielding a six-shooter anbd shrieking feminist slogans from atop the grand piano, the impassioned lady makes a startling first impression on those gathered, especially Rathe -- and from that moment the sparks between them only intensify.
Irrepressible Grace O'Rourke, an intensely devout feminist, has outraged the entire town of Natchez with her radical ideas, and soon infuriates Rathe with her lack of regard for any opinions other than her own. Yet, despite her steadfast devotion to her cause, Grace warms to the virile gallant. But his bold suggestion of becoming his mistress stings the proud Grace, and she firmly rejects his scandalous proposition. But telling a Bragg "no" is the ultimate stimulant, and now, Rathe ardently pursues the lady whose eyes are ignited by a VIOLET FIRE.
Irrepressible Grace O'Rourke, an intensely devout feminist, has outraged the entire town of Natchez with her radical ideas, and soon infuriates Rathe with her lack of regard for any opinions other than her own. Yet, despite her steadfast devotion to her cause, Grace warms to the virile gallant. But his bold suggestion of becoming his mistress stings the proud Grace, and she firmly rejects his scandalous proposition. But telling a Bragg "no" is the ultimate stimulant, and now, Rathe ardently pursues the lady whose eyes are ignited by a VIOLET FIRE.
I really enjoyed this book.
Acion of the imperious Bragg family,golden-boy Rathe Bragg finds a society party all rather a yawn until a feisty suffragette burst into the room.Wielding a six-shooter and shireking feminist slogans from atop a grand piano,the impassioned lady makes a startling first impression on those gathered,especially Rathe-and from that moment the sparks between them only intensify.
Impassioned suffragette Grace O'Rourke made a startling first impression on golden-boy Rathe Bragg when she crashed a society party wielding a six-shooter and spouting feminist slogans from atop the grand puano.And from that moment the sparks between them never stopped flying.
Womens rights at its most outrageous. Grace crashesagainst Rathe, and he is exasperated trying to keep her safe.
Never read one of her books that I did not love!!
I LIKE THE BRAGG SASA FROM BRENDA JOYCE SO ANY OF HER BOOKS I FIND GREAT READING
Grace O'Rourke crashes a society party spouting women's rights and brandishing a gun. Rathe Bragg is immediately attracted to her and they meet again several years later. He asks her to marry him but she says no thinking he will curtail her activities. They are constantly at odds but neither actually tells the other exactly WHY they feel the way they do. This actually detracted from the story at times. Rathe reminded me of Rhett Butler but Grace was no Scarlet. She was supposed to be a strong woman but she ran headlong into trouble at every turn and Rathe was constantly "saving" her. It became rather tedious.
Great fun to read how the Braggs began before the Deadly Series.
The heroine, Grace O'Rourke, is impossible. She's a teacher and a suffragette, but totally without sense. She leaps into situations with her agenda at the ready but ignores the consequences for herself or others. In a word, she's odious. What the hero, Rathe Bragg, sees in her is questionable. In fact, I wondered about his intelligence because he continued to pursue her after she clearly told him to drop dead. Perhaps he feels the need to protect a woman who needs a keeper.
I've been reading this series because this older series of Brenda Joyce books are supposed to be award-winning. I cannot imagine how. This one is even worse than the first one of the series. I was going to rate this a 3 star until I got to the end. It was so bad, I had to knock off a star.
Bragg Saga
1. Innocent Fire (1988)
2. Firestorm (1988)
** 3. Violet Fire (1989)
4. Dark Fires (1991)
5. The Fires of Paradise (1992)
6. Scandalous Love (1992)
7. Secrets (1993)
I've been reading this series because this older series of Brenda Joyce books are supposed to be award-winning. I cannot imagine how. This one is even worse than the first one of the series. I was going to rate this a 3 star until I got to the end. It was so bad, I had to knock off a star.
Bragg Saga
1. Innocent Fire (1988)
2. Firestorm (1988)
** 3. Violet Fire (1989)
4. Dark Fires (1991)
5. The Fires of Paradise (1992)
6. Scandalous Love (1992)
7. Secrets (1993)
A scion of the imperious Bragg family, golden-boy Rathe Bragg finds a society party all rather a yawn until a feisty suffragette bursts into the room. Wielding a six-shooter and shrieking feminist slogans from atop the grand piano, the impassioned lady makes a startling first impression on those gathered, especially Rathe -- and from that moment the sparks between them only intensify.
Irrepressible Grace O'Rourke, an intensely devout feminist, has outraged the entire town of Natchez with her radical ideas, and soon infuriates Rathe with her lack of regard for any opinions other than her own. Yet, despite her steadfast devotion to her cause, Grace warms to the virile gallant. But his bold suggestion of becoming his mistress stings the proud Grace, and she firmly rejects his scandalous proposition. But telling a Bragg "no" is the ultimate stimulant, and now, Rathe ardently pursues the lady whose eyes are ignited by a violet fire.
Irrepressible Grace O'Rourke, an intensely devout feminist, has outraged the entire town of Natchez with her radical ideas, and soon infuriates Rathe with her lack of regard for any opinions other than her own. Yet, despite her steadfast devotion to her cause, Grace warms to the virile gallant. But his bold suggestion of becoming his mistress stings the proud Grace, and she firmly rejects his scandalous proposition. But telling a Bragg "no" is the ultimate stimulant, and now, Rathe ardently pursues the lady whose eyes are ignited by a violet fire.
