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Lair of the Lion [Mass Market Paperback]

Christine Feehan (Author)
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Release Date: 20 Feb 2012

The Beast . . .

Rumor said the powerful Nicolai DeMarco could command the heavens, that the beasts below did his bidding . . . and that he was doomed to destroy the woman he took as wife. It was whispered he was not wholly human--as untamed as his tawny mane and slashing amber eyes.

The Beauty . . .

Impoverished aristocrat Isabella Vernaducci would defy death itself to rescue her imprisoned brother. She'd even brave the haunted, accursed lair of the lion--the menacing palace of legendary, lethal Don Nicolai DeMarco.

The Bargain . . .

Then Isabella met a man whose growl was velvet, purring heat, whose eyes held dark, all-consuming desire. And when the don commanded her to become his bride, she went willingly into his muscled arms, praying she'd save his tortured soul . . . not sacrifice her life.

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Avon Books; Reprint edition (20 Feb 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 9780062021359
  • ISBN-13: 978-0062021359
  • ASIN: 0062021354
  • Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 3.8 x 17.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 145,293 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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In Lair of the Lion, Christine Feehan adds a gothic twist to the classic fairy tale 'Beauty and the Beast' in this eerie and engrossing nineteenth century romance. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Rumour says the powerful Nicolai DeMarco can command the heavens, that the beasts below do his bidding . . . and that he is doomed to destroy the woman he takes as wife. It is whispered he's not wholly human - as untamed as his tawny mane and slashing amber eyes.

Impoverished aristocrat Isabella Vernaducci would defy death itself to rescue her imprisoned brother. She'll even brave the haunted, accursed lair of the lion - the menacing palace of legendary, lethal Don Nicolai DeMarco.

Then Isabella meets a man whose growl is velvet, purring heat, and whose eyes hold dark, all-consuming desire. And when the don commands her to become his bride, she goes willingly into his muscled arms, praying she'll save his tortured soul . . . and not sacrifice her life.

'Her spitfire heroine, tormented hero, their dark and highly sexually charged relationship are so enthralling that I almost missed my bus stop because I was so engrossed in the story'

Romantic Times

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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58 of 59 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Gothic and surreal 24 Nov 2002
By Farfalla VINE™ VOICE
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Lair of the Lion is a wonderful gothic romance by Christine Feehan. She bends the genre of gothic by including a supernatural element (which is explained away at the end of most gothic lit.) Isabella comes to the dnagerous lands of Nicolai DeMarco, a Don that visitors do not see. His family has been cursed, or blessed with the ability to become a lion and to control the beasts that they legendarily rescued from the Roman beast pits. The present Don also appears to be a lion all of the time to his people. But when Isabella comes, she sees him as he is, a man.

Isabella has come to the valley, asking him to rescue her brother from the dungeons of their neighbor. She is all alone, and her families lands have been confiscated. She comes to the Don as a petitioner, but his price for his help is marriage.

This is a great Beauty and the Beast addaptation. (Dark and Dangerous castle, girl learns to sees the person inside the monster, fall in love, curse is broken.) Even though you know there will be a happy ending, there is a wonderful job of creating suspense, tension and danger. You know how one of the bad guys is, but not all of them. People are hiding secrets, and you learn disconcerting information as you go through the book. A wonderful story told in a wonderful way.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Feehan's best!! 23 Nov 2002
By Deborah MacGillivray HALL OF FAME VINE™ VOICE
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I know everyone utterly adore's Christine Feehan's Carpathian Saga's, and I am a fan as well, but I think she really shows her true talent in The Scarletti Curse and now this this one.

She single-handedly brings Gothics back into fashion with an updated style, giving us the brooding hero, the fearless heroine and all the spooky shadows guaranteed to keep the readers on the edge their seats.

The story is basically a beauty and beast redo...the cursed Don Nicolai DeMarco doomed to destroy the woman he marries and Isabella Vernaducci defying everything to save, first her brother, and then the man she loves.

Feehan breathes life into the faded Gothics and Faerytales alike and I say MORE MORE MORE!!

So fans of the old series Beauty and the Beast - here is a treat for you!!

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Christine does it again 17 Sep 2002
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I admit to being a fan of Christine Feehan's 'Dark' series. This however does not detract from the fact that yet again she has written a book that kept me glued to the pages. I recently heard about her gothic romances and couldn't wait to try them and this one did not fail to please me. Christine writes so that her characters become as real to me as my own friends and family. Even minor characters such as an incompetant maid are written in with finesse and an understanding of human failings. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes either gothic romance or the old tales of Beauty and The Beast. Well worth the money spent on it.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Lair of the Lion - Brilliant book
All I have to say is that i just couldn't put this book down. Readers will love this book too.
Published 10 days ago by nitika
5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE IT
This was another good love story with a twist from Christine. Thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I hope she writes more in this series.
Published 2 months ago by Janeen
3.0 out of 5 stars A good read. But predictable and repetitive
I enjoyed reading but nowhere near as good as Christine's other work like the Carpathian series which has much better characters. A bad romance.
Published 2 months ago by Miss T. L. Gargiulo
5.0 out of 5 stars Lair of the Lion
I did like reading this story, as it was different from other Christine Feehan stories, I found it quite amazing storyline, as I like that kind of books with deep dark stories.
Published 4 months ago by patricia
5.0 out of 5 stars Old Favourite
This is one I wanted to read again and decided to add to my kindle for keeps. Great for all ages
Published 4 months ago by Deborah Clare
5.0 out of 5 stars Different and very cool
I read the Dark series and went for this book as I had read all the available Dark books. It's a different story evocative of beauty and the beast, full of magic and romance. Read more
Published 7 months ago by lemony
3.0 out of 5 stars Would have been a better novella
Currently it feels like I'm more than a little down with Christine's writing but I'm not, I approach each book on a new level and whilst I do expect some continuation for the books... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog
5.0 out of 5 stars Ms Feehan Has Done It Again
Every book i have read of hers is brilliant,she is a very talented lady. Her descriptions of the people and the places draw you in and for a time you are these people. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Kahlan
4.0 out of 5 stars Really good!
I really liked this book its as good as the scarletti curse. the hero is deliciosly tortured and to die for and the herione has a strength of character i really admired. Read more
Published 11 months ago by rebecca the wonder
4.0 out of 5 stars Beauty and the Beast paranormal romance style
I really enjoyed this retelling of Beauty and the Beast.

I'd previously been a bit of a hit and miss with Feehan's writing. Mostly miss. Read more
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