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The Black Lyon (Montgomery #1)
Darkly handsome and rich beyond imagining, the bold English conqueror was called Lyon for his-lion like fierceness. He had no match among enemies, or women ... until he met Lyonene, the green-eyed beauty whose fiery spirit matched his own. Through a whirlwind romance and stormy marriage, she endured every peril to be by his side... until jealousy and vicious lies drove her
...moreMass Market Paperback, 276 pages
Published
February 11th 2007
by Avon Books
(first published January 1st 1980)
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Mar 06, 2013
KatLynne
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5 of 5 stars
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Updated 3/1/2013 - While doing a re-read with my local book club I was anxious to see if this would stand the test of time. I once again devoured the book and I’m glad to find it's still one of my all time favorites.
Ranulf, The Black Lyon is a fierce, alpha warrior. He’s well known for his viciousness on the battle field and none can best him. Bitterness from a past rejection has shaped him into the callous man he is. His self worth took a beating at the hands of a woman. He doesn’t believe in l...more
Ranulf, The Black Lyon is a fierce, alpha warrior. He’s well known for his viciousness on the battle field and none can best him. Bitterness from a past rejection has shaped him into the callous man he is. His self worth took a beating at the hands of a woman. He doesn’t believe in l...more
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Story Contains
Jealous husband - Hero make me crazy about that. Yes he has a heart ache of his late wife but this man is paranoiac in this subject. Even when heroine is joking about other mens.
Shrew, rescued women - Yes she rescued by hero. And she return his good intention with betrayed him. She made heroine uncomfortable and convince her Ranulf cheating her. Yes in this place I ate my nail for stress book caused me. And want it...more
English Review;
Story Contains
Jealous husband - Hero make me crazy about that. Yes he has a heart ache of his late wife but this man is paranoiac in this subject. Even when heroine is joking about other mens.
Shrew, rescued women - Yes she rescued by hero. And she return his good intention with betrayed him. She made heroine uncomfortable and convince her Ranulf cheating her. Yes in this place I ate my nail for stress book caused me. And want it...more
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Considered the first book in Jude Deveraux's Montgomery series. Set in Medieval times. Ranulf is a great warrior who meets the gentle and beautiful Lyonene and is betrothed very quickly.
Beautiful beauty tames the beast story. An old favorite. One that has stood the test of time for me. Ranulf is an alpha jerk but I couldn't help but love him.
Beautiful beauty tames the beast story. An old favorite. One that has stood the test of time for me. Ranulf is an alpha jerk but I couldn't help but love him.
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Apr 21, 2011
Splage
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Loved it- it was my kind of thing, fast moving, strong characters, alpha male, passionate love, jealousy that tears them apart, a perfect match. It drew me in immediately from their first meeting. Ranulf, the Black Lyon, named for his fierce look and black features, is a feared warrior and English Earl that never smiles or laughs. Lyonene (perfect name for his lioness) is just as strong. She is a baron's daughter, even though she has been protected and sheltered by her family she is happy, darin...more
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I wrote a whole review and then this fucked up website erased it. Usability is shite here, but that's a different matter. This book is SO annoying. The heroine is trapped into betraying herself. The hero rapes her, but wait, it's because of a misunderstanding. Wait. What? It's because he's a tortured soul. I gave it 90 pages and became so disgusted I couldn't read anymore. Frustrating is an understatement. I wish there were a not stars option, but then it would look like I didn't rate it.
This is the first book I've read by Jude Deveraux and I really liked it. The only thing that bothered me was, at times, the plot. Yeah, only that*grin*. At times it felt there were too many things/developments jammed into some parts of the book, leaving me unable to cope. Also with the changes in characters' moods/emotions happening too fast and being too drastic. Then there would be a period when all is flowing good and then it happens again! Still I loved both the hero and the heroine(can't re...more
It took me less than three days to finish this book. I've been a huge Deveraux fan for years-I don't know how I missed this title.
Overall, I felt like the pace of the story was just about perfect and there was a lot to like. Lyonene and Ranulf go through so much and their personalities are so well developed, you get a keen sense of who they are and, later on, how far they've come. The message to this story is sweet and heartwarming and the detail is richly done.
There are a couple of scenes...more
Overall, I felt like the pace of the story was just about perfect and there was a lot to like. Lyonene and Ranulf go through so much and their personalities are so well developed, you get a keen sense of who they are and, later on, how far they've come. The message to this story is sweet and heartwarming and the detail is richly done.
There are a couple of scenes...more
This book was written like it may have been one of the author's first books. It was kind of choppy and lacked flowing details. I don't know that I really got a clear picture in my head while reading.
The hero Ranulf sucked in a major way. I understand many medieval heroes are pigheaded and are given lethal names because of their warrior prowess. This guy was not only insanely jealous, but he actually slaps the heroine. I don't think I liked that.
He and Lyonene (our fair heroine) fall in love tw...more
The hero Ranulf sucked in a major way. I understand many medieval heroes are pigheaded and are given lethal names because of their warrior prowess. This guy was not only insanely jealous, but he actually slaps the heroine. I don't think I liked that.
He and Lyonene (our fair heroine) fall in love tw...more
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Finished it in a day and whew!
Before I begin my review, I have to say that I have read "A Kingdom of Dreams" by Judith Mcnaught first, so please excuse any comparison toward these two novels. Without further ado, my comments...
First, I really like that their conversation was in Old English... or whatever that was called. Although, it was taxing to read, I had enjoyed it. Second, the adventures and tales of knights were as interesting as the round table. It was chivalrous and a bit messy. Third,...more
Before I begin my review, I have to say that I have read "A Kingdom of Dreams" by Judith Mcnaught first, so please excuse any comparison toward these two novels. Without further ado, my comments...
First, I really like that their conversation was in Old English... or whatever that was called. Although, it was taxing to read, I had enjoyed it. Second, the adventures and tales of knights were as interesting as the round table. It was chivalrous and a bit messy. Third,...more
This is the first book I have read by this author and it's a hard one for me to review. It's an old fashioned historical romance and there is alot I like about it and some things I didn't like. Ranulf, Earl of Warbrooke is known as the Black Lion and he is a fierce knight. He falls for and marries quickly, Lyonna, the daughter of a Baron. Many things happen to cause them to distrust each other, and this storyline is the typical historical romance - he is cruel to her and even hits her at one poi...more
Ms.Deveraux is master in her art.
The Black Lyon is my favorite of her historicals and one I re-read all the time.
The Black Lyon, called this for his fierceness in battles; has hurt before by his first wife. So the Lyon has been on his own since; but when he meets Lyonene a young beauty who makes him laugh, he decides he will marry again.
But Lyon is still not trusting in women, and soon he wonders if marrying Lyonene was for the best, because if she betrays him; she will feel his wrath as even...more
The Black Lyon is my favorite of her historicals and one I re-read all the time.
The Black Lyon, called this for his fierceness in battles; has hurt before by his first wife. So the Lyon has been on his own since; but when he meets Lyonene a young beauty who makes him laugh, he decides he will marry again.
But Lyon is still not trusting in women, and soon he wonders if marrying Lyonene was for the best, because if she betrays him; she will feel his wrath as even...more
I loved this book. there were elements I wasn't crazy about but for the most part it was my favorite historical until I discovered garwoods books. I liked Lyons fiercness but felt in some ways that his lioness would not but up with certain treatments. I felt she was strong but could have been stronger but taking her age into consideration I understood some of her reluctance in openng up to Lyon. I wasn't crazy about how long she was held captive I felt like she would have been more proactive in...more
I have been reading a lot of contemporary romance novels lately and felt that it has come to a point when almost every story feels familiar, similar plots with similarly egotistical lead male characters, so I decided to go back to reading historical/medieval novels where supposedly men are gallant. Jude Deveraux has been a long time favorite author so I decided to go back to reading her novels.
In The Black Lyon, lead characters Raulf, known as the Black Lyon and Lyonene become instantly drawn to...more
In The Black Lyon, lead characters Raulf, known as the Black Lyon and Lyonene become instantly drawn to...more
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I had to re-read the novel in order to start the series anew and be able to express an opinion properly. Let's see...
So much jealousy, so many misunderstandings, such weak minded characters. For all their faults though they were okay I suppose taking into consideration how old this book is and the type of the plot. There is rape for lack of a more accurate term - the Black Lyon hurts Lyonene on purpose - and the hero strikes the heroine across the face. Of course it can all be blamed on his past...more
So much jealousy, so many misunderstandings, such weak minded characters. For all their faults though they were okay I suppose taking into consideration how old this book is and the type of the plot. There is rape for lack of a more accurate term - the Black Lyon hurts Lyonene on purpose - and the hero strikes the heroine across the face. Of course it can all be blamed on his past...more
A splendid read!
I was browsing through listopia and this book is among other 'Beauty-and-the-Beast' themes. The Black Lion is nowhere near ugly, but whatever. It was a good read.
This book will bring you tides of emotions, albeit not to the point of tears. I have always voiced my contempt against instant mutual (physical) attraction, and if we share the same opinions, don't let the minute issue deter you from reading till the end.
Deveraux is very skillful in her storytelling. Despite the cliched...more
I was browsing through listopia and this book is among other 'Beauty-and-the-Beast' themes. The Black Lion is nowhere near ugly, but whatever. It was a good read.
This book will bring you tides of emotions, albeit not to the point of tears. I have always voiced my contempt against instant mutual (physical) attraction, and if we share the same opinions, don't let the minute issue deter you from reading till the end.
Deveraux is very skillful in her storytelling. Despite the cliched...more
I gave up on Jude Deveraux a couple of years ago, because while reading one of her books (I forget now which one), I found myself rolling my eyes in disdain and getting annoyed almost every other page. I found myself unable to suspend my disbelief, I remember thinking the implausibility of her plots and dialogue were overpowering whatever enjoyment I got or could conceivably get from the remaining pages. I remember this was the third book I felt that way, so I promised myself I wouldn't waste my...more
So far he raped her twice, one time while he was drunk and doesn't even recall it.. Then he smacks her face to shut her up (her lips were cut and started bleeding) when she mentions the name of her male childhood friend that he thought was her lover.. Okay.. Am I suppose to like the hero? I can't believe that after all this, she runs after him! *gives up*
Ugh.. I don't know why I finished reading this novel. Read the following quotations if you're still not convinced:
He leaned his head back again...more
Ugh.. I don't know why I finished reading this novel. Read the following quotations if you're still not convinced:
He leaned his head back again...more
3.75 Stars. This on caught me off guard a bit. It starts off with the whole big strong hero, who closed his heart to women, only to be melted by our heroine and of course it's love at first sight. I have to say the heroine's name really bugged me at first too. I was rolling my eyes every few pages, but the writing style was very good and I enjoyed the dialogue between the two main characters. It proceeded to get better and better. I loved the relationship between Randulf and Lyonette as it grew....more
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This was my second attempt at reading this book. The first time, about 12 years ago, I thought it was very clumsy, long, and boring. I enjoyed it more the second time, I think mostly because my knowledge of the historical era it is set in has grown, but also because it has more story and less steamy parts. That is a way my reading tastes have changed in the last decade.
Overall, however, this is your average romance story. Misunderstandings abound, heroine is feisty, hero is a rogue who must be t...more
Overall, however, this is your average romance story. Misunderstandings abound, heroine is feisty, hero is a rogue who must be t...more
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Gosh, I did not like this book at all! I thought that I might have liked it because it seemed like a nice medieval romance. Not the case! I found the heroine to come across like a giggling teenager of about 13 whilst the hero came across as an extremely abusive man and a complete jerk. Not to mention two rape scenes, potential affair and multiple cases of abuse towards the heroine due to paranoia (the word jealousy is too subtle for the hero's behaviour). I probably shouldn't call h...more
Gosh, I did not like this book at all! I thought that I might have liked it because it seemed like a nice medieval romance. Not the case! I found the heroine to come across like a giggling teenager of about 13 whilst the hero came across as an extremely abusive man and a complete jerk. Not to mention two rape scenes, potential affair and multiple cases of abuse towards the heroine due to paranoia (the word jealousy is too subtle for the hero's behaviour). I probably shouldn't call h...more
Ugh. This book.
I know this was one of Jude Deveraux's first novels, if not the first. The pacing is off. To me, it felt like the story unfolded over weeks, but instead it was a year. I could never tell how much time passed until it was spelled out for me. I know it's a romance novel, but the corniness/cheesiness was sometimes overwhelming. There were times I had to set the book aside because of what the characters were saying or doing; for example, when Ranulf and Lyonene first meet, and they pl...more
I know this was one of Jude Deveraux's first novels, if not the first. The pacing is off. To me, it felt like the story unfolded over weeks, but instead it was a year. I could never tell how much time passed until it was spelled out for me. I know it's a romance novel, but the corniness/cheesiness was sometimes overwhelming. There were times I had to set the book aside because of what the characters were saying or doing; for example, when Ranulf and Lyonene first meet, and they pl...more
I really liked this book. I have only read one other book by this author but have many more in my tbr, I'll have to move them up the reading list.
I like books set in the medieval times, I love to see how two strangers marry then have to get to know and trust each other. It couldn't have been very easy. I think that Jude Deveraux does a good job with that type of stroy line. I also liked that at the begining of this book she gives the floor plan of the castle, it was nice to look at when reading...more
I like books set in the medieval times, I love to see how two strangers marry then have to get to know and trust each other. It couldn't have been very easy. I think that Jude Deveraux does a good job with that type of stroy line. I also liked that at the begining of this book she gives the floor plan of the castle, it was nice to look at when reading...more
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*2-2.5 stars*
eh, just eh. At first I was pleasantly pleased. Emotionally scarred hero, turning his back on love, embracing war falls in love with a young girl who's pleasant and sweet. He smiles and laughs for the first time in ages. Then he turned into a woman-hating rapist and took out all of his hatred for the sins of his first wife on this loving heroine who's now his current wife.
then he tried to make up for it, but it was too late as far as I was concerned. The damage was done. I couldn't...more
eh, just eh. At first I was pleasantly pleased. Emotionally scarred hero, turning his back on love, embracing war falls in love with a young girl who's pleasant and sweet. He smiles and laughs for the first time in ages. Then he turned into a woman-hating rapist and took out all of his hatred for the sins of his first wife on this loving heroine who's now his current wife.
then he tried to make up for it, but it was too late as far as I was concerned. The damage was done. I couldn't...more
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It's been a while since I've read a medieval romance, and I've forgotten how different that period can be.
I have to admit I did not really enjoy this book, even though I was hoping I would. I find the characters mildly interesting, and couldn't really get into the romance between the two. I was irritated with the hero's jealousy and the heroine's insecurity, that I finished the book in an annoyed mood.
I also find some of the events pretty glossed over, even major ones, like the author could not...more
I have to admit I did not really enjoy this book, even though I was hoping I would. I find the characters mildly interesting, and couldn't really get into the romance between the two. I was irritated with the hero's jealousy and the heroine's insecurity, that I finished the book in an annoyed mood.
I also find some of the events pretty glossed over, even major ones, like the author could not...more
I am seriously disappointed for having only rated five stars with this novel. I would have desperately given this ten stars if possible! The way Ms. Jude described each and every pieces of garments, furniture plus the emotions of each characters is certainly a knock-out for me. Again, I would have wished to be in this era. Also, the way the Black Lion and the Lioness was described to be very powerful and strong is executed properly. Great execution from Ms. Jude Deveraux as always in her books.
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" Each time i make love to you , i tell you i love you "
wow , just wow !!! this book was just pefect , it wasn't my kind of thing but i decided to read it because i felt that the story would be beautiful n i was NOT desappointed at all ! this book became at the top of my dearest books ever , it made so emotional that i cried most of the time and i swear to God my heart actually hurt at times !! when i finished i was just lost for words , and if you ask any one of my friends they would assure you...more
wow , just wow !!! this book was just pefect , it wasn't my kind of thing but i decided to read it because i felt that the story would be beautiful n i was NOT desappointed at all ! this book became at the top of my dearest books ever , it made so emotional that i cried most of the time and i swear to God my heart actually hurt at times !! when i finished i was just lost for words , and if you ask any one of my friends they would assure you...more
Turbulent passionate love story. They each had to fight for the other which was good. I liked that they really had to come through a lot and became stronger and more passionate. I hate that he basically raped her on their wedding night. The love scenes weren't often enough. The story was really good and the characters were wonderful. I loved that their love for each other was so strong and passionate. They were an awesome couple. The story was very compelling with lots of action twists and turns...more
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Jude Gilliam was born September 20, 1947 in Fairdale, Kentucky. She has a large extended family, and is the elder sister of four brothers. She attended Murray State University and received a degree in Art. In 1967, Jude married and took her husband's surname of White, but four years later they divorced. For years, she worked as 5th-grade teacher.
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