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Astride her white palfrey, surrounded by a nimbus of silver-blond hair, Jasmine was a vision to strike a man mute with desire. But the violet-eyed love child of King Richard's half brother had vowed that no man would ever rule her heart. Until she saw the face of the Devil himself in her crystal ball--the dark, brooding knight who would kill to make her his own. She would risk a dissolute court and a maddened, lustful king to keep destiny at bay, anything to keep her from the hypnotic eyes and burning caresses of...The Falcon.
A wickedly handsome warrior who lived by blood and the sword, Falcon de Burgh wanted to wed no woman--until he laid eyes on the exquisite Jasmine, and he vowed to possess her, to teach her all the wondrous ways a man could love a woman, no matter what it might take to conquer her fiery, unyielding heart. Falcon knew only blind, reckless passion as he swore to tame, at the risk of his life...The Flower.
A wickedly handsome warrior who lived by blood and the sword, Falcon de Burgh wanted to wed no woman--until he laid eyes on the exquisite Jasmine, and he vowed to possess her, to teach her all the wondrous ways a man could love a woman, no matter what it might take to conquer her fiery, unyielding heart. Falcon knew only blind, reckless passion as he swore to tame, at the risk of his life...The Flower.
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The young virgin lifted her arms high while the old woman adorned her naked form with a silvery robe as finely spun as a spider's web. Read the first page
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Another fantastic storyline from Henley who has the ability to weave her reader into her reality. The dampeners were put on however, by the heroine Jasmine, who quite frankly was irritating. While Henley fans relish a good chase, witty repartee, and the eventual emmergence of the already present but well-hidden love, they might be disappointed that Jasmine doesn't thaw until the end, after Falcon has forced her a few times. This puts you off the great oaf, and makes you think Jasmine too frosty to like. Otherwise, well-written.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love Virginia Henley's love for history, as I do. Her research for her novels in itself is enough to keep me reading to find out more about the outcome of the particular historical event she's penning. Her heroes are extraordinary. Especially the 'Falcon'. He was man enough to put up with Jasmine's undecidedness, and sometimes just downright childish behavior. He was patient, which in itself made him an extraordinary man. But once Jasmine fell in love, she was his most loyal supporter. She sacrificed herself for her family. Again, 'she did what a woman had to do'. One reader commenting the novels said the history was 'mumbo jumbo', but it is a fact that Virignia Henley is a REAL historical writer, in the true essence!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved this book! Granted, Falcon is full of testosterone and he is domineering, and even a creep, but I like them that way. I don't want a sappy, wimpy hero. I like them to take charge and be demanding. It makes for such a worthwhile romance. What fun is it for them to say "I love you and fall onto the bed in the first chapter. I like fierce resistance on the woman's part and "I'm going to take you anyway types on the man's part. That kind of book makes me squirm and I like it!!! Virginia Henley does not dissapoint.
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to ms henley
having read most of your books ms henley i have come to this conclusion especially after this one your talent in writing male leads is excellent even secondary males but for the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by allana
Not Romantic at all
I read this book after finding the book by chance at the library. The blurb on the back of the book makes the story seem enjoyable and light hearted, so I decided to read it. Read more
Published 19 months ago by britgirl
Think carefully what you like before you read
This tale is based during the rein of King John I who features prominently in the novel once he becomes king. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2008 by Elizabeth Bennett
What a bastard!
How more annoying could these two characters be? Although Falcon's decision that he wants Jasmine instead of her wealthier half-sisters is all well and sweet, the physical abuse... Read more
Published on 3 Aug 1999
This is THE Greatest Virginia Henley Book
I loved the characters and who could deny that Falcon is a great hero. I loved the plot and the characters are exquisite!!
Published on 20 April 1999
Excellent!
I thought this book was quite good. Although it contained a lot of mumbo jumbo about the wars and all, I still enjoyed the love-hate thing between Falcon and Jasmine.
Published on 13 Mar 1999
My favorite Virginia novel by far!
She never seems to lose her touch. This was my favorite novel from Virginia. It kept me up all night turning page after page anxious to find out what happened next! I loved it!
Published on 11 Mar 1999
The most compelling romance ever
I feel that this book has talent and emotion all in one. I have read it at least 15 times, and every time it is like I have never read it before. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 1998
abusive hero and flaky heroine, what fun!
I usually like Henley, but I could barely finish this book. Not only does the hero rape the heroine repeatedly, but he is also physically abusive. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 1998
ENOUGH ALREADY!!!!!
When I first saw this book, it sounded cool, so I bought it. The beginning was good, I enjoyed the meeting between Jasmine and Falcon. Read more
Published on 19 May 1998
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