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3.73 of 5 stars
New York Times bestselling author Virginia Henley brings her trademark passion, power, and steamy sensuality to this dazzling work of romanc... read full description

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Sep 22, 2007
LJ rated it: 2 of 5 stars
The Border Hostage - Ok
Virginia Henley
When high-strung English beauty Raven Carleton runs into Heath Kennedy, the bastard son of a Scottish border lord, trespassing on her family's lands, she's lucky Heath only divests her of her favorite horse and the shirt off her back. But when Raven runs across Heath again while out riding with her betrothed, she doesn't get off so easily. Taken hostage and held for ransom by the rugged Scot, Raven vows to escape as soon as she can. But Raven fai More...
Aug 16, 2011
Sharon rated it: 4 of 5 stars
1514 was a tenuous year for people living on or around the border between England and Scotland. Virginia Henley tells a story of that time in her historical romance with war between the countries, people, and between a particular Scotsman and the woman who thinks she only wants freedom with war between the countries, people, and between a particular Scotsman and the woman who thinks she only wants freedom.


Jun 21, 2010
Coronadeofelia rated it: 5 of 5 stars
The chemistry between Raven and Heath is deep and I couldn't put this book down. I read it in two days and was literally up until 5 am. If anyone knows of any other similar books, please let me know.
Jan 12, 2012
Diana rated it: 4 of 5 stars
OK, I gave her one more try and this is much better. A bit of magic, Cetlic lore, Tudor drama. Nicely done.

Now back to more serious books.
Jul 29, 2011
Rachel added it
Great book, loved the story line!! Great love scenes also.
Jan 27, 2012
Tammy rated it: 3 of 5 stars
this story was set in 1514 English/Scottish borderlands. Mary Tudor marries Archie Douglas and attempts to take her baby son King James V to England. The border wardens hold their fairs and courts and don't behave very well. And lady Raven Carlisle meets gypsy halfbreed scott Heath Kennedy. Both are inducted in the craft. Both are stubborn and full of pride and love of nature. you will enjoy reading their dance of attraction
Dec 08, 2011
Brenna rated it: 3 of 5 stars
3.5 stars....this was pretty good.
Oct 26, 2008
Melissa rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Read this in 2004. Thought it was a perfect location for a romance.
Sep 15, 2011
Chris rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Pretty good roamnce with some adventure
Feb 12, 2012
Amy marked it as to-read
Feb 12, 2012
Lollypop Birdie rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 11, 2012
Kasey added it
Feb 11, 2012
Faye marked it as to-read
Feb 10, 2012
Tammy rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 09, 2012
Suzann rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Feb 07, 2012
Becky marked it as to-read
Feb 07, 2012
Carolyn marked it as to-read
Feb 06, 2012
Ashley marked it as to-read
Feb 06, 2012
Susan marked it as to-read
Feb 02, 2012
Becky rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 27, 2012
Susan rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 03, 2012
Glamdring added it
Jan 26, 2012
Mariam rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Jan 24, 2012
Leah rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 22, 2012
Nicole rated it: 1 of 5 stars
Jan 21, 2012
Lori rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jan 19, 2012
Louise rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jan 13, 2012
Lori rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 13, 2012
Cindy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 09, 2012
Cassie marked it as to-read