SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS 
 I've read quite a few Linda Howards, but I have to say that this might be the one I like the least. 
 The Hero's actions were unforgivable; he seemed to be 'good' at first, but then 3/4 of the way he became unredeemable. Even the eventual confession of loving her (conveniently after being certain the baby was his), was pretty much selfish. 
 The Heroine was perfectly adequate for the times in the sense that she had to take it. She took abuse from her first and her second husband. She was depicted as being strong, and she was, but I just wished she didn't really have to suffer so much. 
 The story had so much death, rape, and overall violence that it was a bit difficult to digest. 
 The ending brought upon some more tragedies, so instead of it being a fulfilling read, I was glad this book world was finally over and I won't be visiting it again!