- Mass Market Paperback: 372 pages
- Publisher: Spectra (1 May 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0553561537
- ISBN-13: 978-0553561531
- Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 2.8 x 17.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 66,650 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From the windswept, craggy coast of a remote British Isle comes the thrilling tale of a daring lady and a dangerous knight... bound by the tempests of fate—and the dawning of... Desire
Upon her father's death, beautiful, headstrong Lady Clarre knew that she must wed, for the protection of the Isle of Desire new fell to her. Yet when her guardian's choice of prospective husband rode through her castle gates, she felt utterly betrayed. All sinewy muscle and savage steel, Sir Gareth of Wyckmere was not the poet she'd requested but a fearsome knight whose only interest was in war.
Legions of robbers had fallen beneath the Hellhound of Wyckmere's sword, and now this bold warrior was certain that he could tame one willful wife. Yet even Gareth could not deter Lady Clare from trying to mold him into her ideal... until their clash of wills ignited a passion that set them both aflame... and a treacherous plot put their lives in deadly peril.
Upon her father's death, beautiful, headstrong Lady Clarre knew that she must wed, for the protection of the Isle of Desire new fell to her. Yet when her guardian's choice of prospective husband rode through her castle gates, she felt utterly betrayed. All sinewy muscle and savage steel, Sir Gareth of Wyckmere was not the poet she'd requested but a fearsome knight whose only interest was in war.
Legions of robbers had fallen beneath the Hellhound of Wyckmere's sword, and now this bold warrior was certain that he could tame one willful wife. Yet even Gareth could not deter Lady Clare from trying to mold him into her ideal... until their clash of wills ignited a passion that set them both aflame... and a treacherous plot put their lives in deadly peril.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This was my first Amanda Quick novel and I am hooked. She writes characters who are open and real. In this historical romance, the heroine runs an island (named Desire) after her father's death leaves her in charge. The hero does not swoop in and save the day because she can't cope; he just brings love and romance. And helps her solve a mystery that arrives with him! Wonderful. Quick avoids the stereotypical romance novel theme where most of the plot consists of misunderstandings between the two leads because each refuses to tell the other of their feelings. Quick's story involves both steamy love and mysterious murder. A great read -- I couldn't put it down.
16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
After reading some of her recent (very) idiotic books, I went back to the book that got me started on AQ. I swear, it does not compare. THIS is a wonderful story. But lately, all her books are THE SAME: Bluestocking/spinster obsessed with unfashionable stuff (metaphysics, ancient cultures, godawful precious stone, unsolved something or other, etc) hires man of affairs (I swear, if AQ uses that phrase ONE MORE TIME) and even though she has kept herself pure, she has sex with him at the first opportunity. Then, there will be a sex scene in some bizarre setting (cave, dusty museum, etc) and some run of the mill complication, but, aided by their nutball relatives/house staff/friends, the mystery is solved/treasure found/murder solved, etc, and there you have it. In the godforsaken case Ms. Quick reads this. Please please, stop assembly-line-ing your books. I have a computer program that does better, and I want a hero and heroine I have not met before, for god's sakes.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This was my first historical romance novel and I loved it. This is what got me started. I really enjoyed the charecters and story line. Ever since reading this book, I have read all of her other books. Most of them are set in the London "ton", but not this one. And that is what I loved about it. The only complaint I have (that's why I didn't give it 5*) was the ending. It was too abrupt. I was hoping for a little more details, but did'nt get them. Other than that, the book was great!
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This was a typical Quick book; brooding, troubled, jaded hero and strong-willed eccentric heroine. Pretty predictable but good none the less and would recommend it to fellow Quick... Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2009 by Book Worm
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set on the island of Desire ophaned lady clare knows she has to mary in order to protect her island.But her guardians choice of suiter does not meat her ideal. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2005
One of a kind
A fantastic story which kept me reading for hours on end. I simply was unable to put it down. The tight knit work of a story along with a sweet romance. Just beautiful
Published on 25 July 2001
it's what i call pure romance, amanda quick is the best!!!!!
the book is about a headstrong woman and a feirce warrior with the same streak of stuborness. it's extremly funny... Read more
Published on 24 April 1999
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