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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 813.54 EAN: 9780060545529 ISBN: 0060545526 Label: William Morrow Manufacturer: William Morrow Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 336 Publication Date: November 01, 2007 Publisher: William Morrow Release Date: October 30, 2007 Studio: William Morrow Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: Historical romance was born when the remarkable Kathleen E. Woodiwiss gifted the world with her groundbreaking love story, The Flame and the Flower. Now, twelve consecutive New York Times bestsellers later, "the first lady of the genre" (Publishers Weekly) returns with her most breathtaking masterwork to date--a glorious celebration of a secret love that is dangerous, irresistible, forbidden, and . . . Once, Abrielle's name was on the lips of every unwed nobleman in London as a proud exceptional lady coveted for her bearing, her breeding, her wit, and her beauty. But when her stepfather--respected for his courage and valor during the Crusades--is denied his rightful title and the wealth that accompanies it, Abrielle finds herself suddenly disgraced, no longer a suitable match for any proper gentleman. Only one would still have her, though he desires no more than physical pleasure: the oafish and grotesque Desmond de Marlé. His dark and scandalous reputation is legend, and Abrielle has heard rumors that his first two wives perished by his hand. Yet no one else can rescue her once-proud family's honor and keep her stepfather from debtor's prison, so she is left with no choice but to accept the cruel and hateful de Marlé's offer of marriage and sacrifice her virtue to a scoundrel she fears and detests . . . even as she yearns for another lover. Dashing, handsome, tall, and kind--a black-haired Scotsman with vivid blue eyes--Raven Seabern is an emissary for his king, and quite unlike any man Abrielle has ever encountered. From the very first moment their eyes meet, he intrigues and mesmerizes her--and dancing in his arms at a royal banquet leaves her weak with the desire to surrender. But their love can never be, for Abrielle is betrothed to a monster. And the well-being of everyone she cares for demands that she honor her promise. Still, the fire lit that night will not be doused. Raven knows he has found the true one and must never let her go--though secrets, deceptions, dishonor, and unimaginable peril will surely be their fate if they follow the dictates of their hearts. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Long, boring, and wordyThis novel was unbelievably boring and pointless. The heroine's reasons for rejecting the hero were just dumb and could have been fixed by her listening for five minutes to any other character in the book. It took almost 200 pages to get rid of the odious fiance who you knew had to die by page 9. Abrielle was not a sympathetic figure in any way and she doesn't grow or change at all over the course of 386 pages. Raven wasn't much better, his line of thought through the entire book is: "I must ... Read More Rating: - Not this time....Usually I like to go into a tad more detail then this but...Nope, it wasn't good...wasn't good at all. Rating: - Don't BotherThis book was long and dull! The heroine was weak and kept needing to be rescued because of her own stupidity. The plot was weak and by chapter 2 you knew exactly where the book was going and it took over 300 pages to get there! Don't waist your time! Rating:  - FantasticI loved it. Definitely up there with the best sellers. In hind sight it may have been too much of the she loves him but doesn't think he wants her kind of thing but every bit worth the read. Rating:  - Sad finale of a great writer's careerNote: this review contains overall feedback on Kathleen Woodiwiss in addition to her last and latest reviewed book, "Everlasting." I apologize for the length, but I felt the need to embellish. I learned that Kathleen Woodiwiss passed away about a week after her death and at the same time learned that she had a new novel coming out. Naturally being a long-time fan I was anxious to read her last story. Unfortunately, like many others, I was disappointed in the book and realize that it was the ... Read More 
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