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A sizzling novel of passion, peril, and searing sensuality from “a master among master storytellers” (Affaire de Coeur)—a magical weaver of spellbinding tales, enticing characters, and unforgettable romance.The darkly handsome warrior found her in the hot desert night, the last survivor of a caravan devastated by a brutal attack. But Thea could hardly have found a less likely savior. Brooding and powerful, the infamous Lord Ware felt no need to rescue a total stranger, but Thea’s show more striking beauty and fighting spirit moved him. So the knight in tarnished armor carried her away to his secret stronghold at Dundragon, where she would become his prisoner, his tormentor, his lover . . . and the one weapon his deadly enemy could use to destroy him. show less
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When Thea of Dimas runs off from the slave shop of a silk merchant she finds herself at the mercy of a savage warrior who rescues her from certain death in the desert. Thea is the only survivor of a brutal attack on the caravan that she had attached herself to as she sought to reach Damascus and the hope of a better life. Once there she would be able to send for her younger sister. An accomplished needlewoman, she is hoping to set up her own silk shop.
But Lord Ware of Dundragon, her rescuer, is a complex man; one who is on the hit list of the Knights Templar. He doesn't wish to become close to this girl, Thea, in order to spare her from being associated with him and thus putting her in harm's way. It is his intent to get her well and show more send her on her way.
Somewhere in all this mess, Ware and Thea begin to bond and soon the dark warrior lord is aware that the woman has become his true love and his Achilles' heel.
Lots of soul-searching for both Ware and Thea, a secondary romance for Thea's sister Selene with Ware's friend Kadar, a stunning backdrop for a locale, lots of action thrown in for good measure and you have an Indiana Jones-like story that anyone would enjoy.
Falls just short of 5 stars due to some spots of slow movement within the story line show less
But Lord Ware of Dundragon, her rescuer, is a complex man; one who is on the hit list of the Knights Templar. He doesn't wish to become close to this girl, Thea, in order to spare her from being associated with him and thus putting her in harm's way. It is his intent to get her well and show more send her on her way.
Somewhere in all this mess, Ware and Thea begin to bond and soon the dark warrior lord is aware that the woman has become his true love and his Achilles' heel.
Lots of soul-searching for both Ware and Thea, a secondary romance for Thea's sister Selene with Ware's friend Kadar, a stunning backdrop for a locale, lots of action thrown in for good measure and you have an Indiana Jones-like story that anyone would enjoy.
Falls just short of 5 stars due to some spots of slow movement within the story line show less
It was really bad. Seemed like there was too much happening. Everything was not really linked well. I did not enjoy it. It felt like the book kept dragging
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Iris Johansen was born on April 7, 1938. She started writing when her two children were in college. A year later she finished her first novel, a contemporary romance. After writing many best-selling historical romances and fantasies, including the Sedikhan and Clanad series, she turned to suspense fiction. Her works include And Then You Die, The show more Ugly Duckling, Pandora's Daughter, Killer Dreams, Dead Aim, No One to Trust, The Perfect Witness, Night Watch, the Eve Duncan series, the Catherine Ling series, and the Kendra Michaels series. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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