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Enjoyable despite the arrogant hero
The book follows the relationship between Lady Nicola Coldyngham and Sir Fergus Melrose in 1473 London.Nicola has four brothers and spent her childhood runnig wild with them and trying to keep up.Fergus was a childhood friend and ring leader of the brothers.As a child, Nicola worshipped Fergus but he rarely looked her way which hurt her terribly.Their fathers agreed that they should marry when they came of age but this agreement was never made legal and both fathers have since died.Fergus has come back to claim Nicola as his bride ...

On the whole I did enjoy the book but I have only given it three stars because I disliked Fergus from the outset and although he redeemed himself, somewhat, in the second half of the book, I couldn't get passed my dislike of him from the first half of the book.He is so arrogant.Pushing and pulling Nicola around, always being right and winning at everything.I wish the author could have at least made Nicola win the horse race.Maybe it's just that I've had my fill of arrogant heros in romantic novels and Fergus was the icing on the cake!

However, I will read another Juliet Landon novel (this was my first).I hope the others heros aren't as bad.

Well-written
What a marvelous read! I was so surprised to find that this book was published by Harlequin. My impression has always been that Harlequin books are inferior. I'm happy to admit that, in this case, I was wrong. Landon has drawn truly memorable, likeable characters. Their relationship is fraught with misunderstandings as the two childhood acquaintances get to know one another again as adults. But, those misunderstandings are not frustrating to read, as is often the case in other books. Landon is such a skillful writer that she develops their relationship in a slow but satisfying way, allowing the reader to understand each of the characters better while the characters themselves are learning more about each other as well. Landon also moves plot along quickly with lots of intrigue and adventure. Very, very good read. ... Read more

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synopsis
Proud and beautiful, she would be no man's prize! To the victor the spoils...Offered as the delectable prize at a jousting tournament by the King, the proud and beautiful Lady Eloise Gerrard is far from gaining the freedom to command her own destiny that she so ardently desires. Shocked to discover the King has every intention of winning the prize for himself, Eloise turns in desperation to the challenger. Sir Owain of Whitecliffe had once awoken all her youthful passions...and then heartlessly deserted her. Can she truly now wish to see him the victor - the conqueror laying claim to his prize?

Nice story, great hero.
Love the hero, nice gentle story. As said by the other reviewers this was a refreshing read because the hero was so focused and in love with the heroine and there were no outside influences to cause a rift. No other women, no harshness, etc, from him. Worth reading, will make you feel good. The only problem I had with it and I guess it's because it's a Harlequinn was the lack of more descriptive sex. But thats just a personal preference and I still enjoyed the story without it.

* * * *Worth the Time to Read* * * *
I totally agree with the other review.It was a totally refreshing book to read and will read more of her books based on this one. This is the first book I have seen or read by this author.I like to read a book by an author before buying any more, and if I like it try to buy all of the books available by that author.

The Knights Conquest
I liked this book very much. It was a very touching love story and down to earth. The hero was very dashing and loving ,the herione was hurt by her past but came to understand the hero and to love him. Information about the time era was authentic.There were no mistress or any one trying to make trouble for our lovers which I foung very refreshing. This is a very lovely and touching love story. ... Read more

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When I started this book I was afraid...
that I was not going to like it.The first chapter was a bit slow and confusing.Once I got into it further though the story picked up and was well worth reading.The chemistry between the hero and heroine builds up very well over time. ... Read more

Product Description
7" x 10 1/2" - 38 pages - French & English side by side - music excerpts throughout - ... Read more