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Heartstoppingly romantic, dangerously sensual, and filled with the vivid details that bring an era to life, Suzanne Robinson's captivating novels have made her one of the reigning stars of historical romance. In this spellbinding love story Suzanne Robinson offers one of her most unforgettable heroes ever . . . The ladies of the palace called Nora Becket "mouse." But beneath her shy, artless ways hid the heart of a lioness. A daring spy in Queen Mary's court, she risked her life to rescue show more the innocent from a terrible fate. Yet it was Nora who needed rescuing when cutthroats attacked her--and when Christian de Rivers, a lusty, sword-wielding rogue, swept her out of harm's way . . . and into his arms. As magnificent and mesermizing as a hawk, Christian both frightened and excited Nora, even as he pursued her with a single-minded passion that left her longing to be caught. Yet soon she would discover that she had reason to be frightened. For the dashing nobleman had his own secrets to keep, his own enemies to rout--and his own brand of vengeance for a wide-eyed beauty whom he loved only too well. . . . show lessTags
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This kind of book is tough for me. The hero is a complete asshole and is unforgivably awful to the heroine. The heroine is a spineless doormat. Actually, I think I know where Stephanie Meyer gets her inspiration from... Basically, I would hate for any girl to read this and think it is what love should be like. But, for me personally, there is something that resonates. I had someone I loved tear me down in a not dissimilar manner to what the heroine in this book experiences. There is part of me that found satisfaction in the hero coming to terms with his betrayal of the heroine. However, he is still a jerk and I can't bring myself to forgive his behavior.
On re-read: I still relate so much to the heroine's experience of being wrongly show more accused and betrayed by the hero to not feel deep satisfaction in reading this. I liked the grovel, butI would have liked it more if he had worked to earn her love back, and tried to heal the wounds he inflicted. Instead, he just showered her with gifts and was sad until she felt sorry enough for him to forgive him. Also, she gives him BJs so many times in bed, and he never goes down on her - that is inexcusable, especially since he is trying to earn her forgiveness!
On re-re-read, though, I am much more satisfied with the grovel. To be fair, he does work for it. Sure, there should have been more, but in Romancelandia, heroes never quite get their comeuppance, and the bar for remorse and repentance on their part is quite sadly low. This has some nice moments of regret. show less
On re-read: I still relate so much to the heroine's experience of being wrongly show more accused and betrayed by the hero to not feel deep satisfaction in reading this. I liked the grovel, but
On re-re-read, though, I am much more satisfied with the grovel. To be fair, he does work for it. Sure, there should have been more, but in Romancelandia, heroes never quite get their comeuppance, and the bar for remorse and repentance on their part is quite sadly low. This has some nice moments of regret. show less
This kind of book is tough for me. The hero is a complete asshole and is unforgivably awful to the heroine. The heroine is a spineless doormat. Actually, I think I know where Stephanie Meyer gets her inspiration from... Basically, I would hate for any girl to read this and think it is what love should be like. But, for me personally, there is something that resonates. I had someone I loved tear me down in a not dissimilar manner to what the heroine in this book experiences. There is part of me that found satisfaction in the hero coming to terms with his betrayal of the heroine. However, he is still a jerk and I can't bring myself to forgive his behavior.
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Lynda S. Robinson lives in San Antonio, Texas. (Bowker Author Biography)
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- Canonical title
- Lady Gallant
- Original publication date
- 1991-12-01
- People/Characters
- Eleanora Becket; Christian de Rivers, Lord Monfort; Princess Elizabeth Tudor; Mary I, Queen of England; William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley; Blade Fitzstephens (show all 8); Edmund Bonner, Bishop of London; Susan Clarencieux
- Important places
- London, England, UK; Whitehall Palace, London, England, UK
- Dedication
- To Lois Ann Womack Heavener. A woman of courage. A survivor. And Loving mother. All my books are yours.
- First words
- Hatfield House, England, 1558
Nuns no longer went in fear of their lives, as they had in old King Harry's time, and one had broken her journey to her journey to her convent at the royal manor of Hatfield. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)And I find that I will enjoy the battle as long as you are the prized, my lord.
- Original language
- English
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- Reviews
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
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