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Lion's Bride (Lion's Bride #1)
Indentured to a silk merchant, Thea of Dimas steals a basket of wriggling worms and sets out for Damascus to start her own embroidery-design studio and then effect the escape of her little sister, Selene. After her caravan is destroyed, Thea is rescued by blustery knight Lord Ware and carried (pressed up against his hard, unyielding armor) to his desert fortress, Dundragon...more
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August 26th 2008
by Bantam
(first published January 1st 1996)
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“You lied,” she whispered. “You said I’d be safe here.”
He smiled bitterly. “But I’m a brute and a bully. You cannot trust the word of such a rogue.”
This book was... AMAZING!
I love medieval historicals, but this was my first involving Templars and the Crusades. I loved it! And I can't wait to finish this review so I could go and read the second book from this series 
He smiled bitterly. “But I’m a brute and a bully. You cannot trust the word of such a rogue.”
This book was... AMAZING!
I love medieval historicals, but this was my first involving Templars and the Crusades. I loved it! And I can't wait to finish this review so I could go and read the second book from this series 
He pushed her down on the bed....more
She looked up at him, startled, as he threw himself into the cushioned chair next to the bed.
“Go
I've only read two other romance novels. One had something to do with Ireland, and the other was called VIKING! There was definite longing and moistness and throbbing manhood in each of these fine tales - you might say they were trashy romance novels. So I decided to go with a solid novel-y romance novel, by one of the great romance writers of our time, Iris Johansen. You can tell that she's a big deal because her name is the biggest think on the book cover - no heaving bosoms thrown back in ecs...more
Aug 19, 2011
Marion Marchetto
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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historical-romance
When Thea of Dimas runs off from the slave shop of a silk merchant she finds herself at the mercy of a savage warrior who rescues her from certain death in the desert. Thea is the only survivor of a brutal attack on the caravan that she had attached herself to as she sought to reach Damascus and the hope of a better life. Once there she would be able to send for her younger sister. An accomplished needlewoman, she is hoping to set up her own silk shop.
But Lord Ware of Dundragon, her rescuer, is...more
But Lord Ware of Dundragon, her rescuer, is...more
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I read it three times but I still love this book.
The story begins when Ware, a mercenary knight, returning home from a war mission discovers Thea, a runaway slave, lost in the desert of Syria. At the urging of his best friend (Kadar) Ware takes Thea with him in his fortress, but he is determined to get rid of her as soon as she has recovered from her journey in the desert. Of course, nothing goes as planned.
Ware is a former knight templar, condemned to death by the Order since he discovered the...more
On her perilous journey from Constantinople, Thea (a runaway embroidery slave) is rescued by Lord Ware, a former Knights Templar turned mercenary. The Knights wanted Ware's head because he knows too much. As a result, Ware refuses to let anyone close, thinking it will seal their own death warrant. Thank goodness Thea is super annoying and pries into everything and refuses to ever shut up or do what someone else says. Thanks to some crazy deus ex machina nonsense, they finally get to live happily...more
There actually was a somewhat interesting plot in here, but like many romance novels, it veers away to chase "hero+heroine" scenes that aren't as intriguing. Example: Hero locks heroine away in harem for her own good for two years. Heroine spends two years planning her escape. Hero rides back after two years on eve of heroine's planned escape. They LOCK eyes. Ok, that's not exactly what happened, but it felt that way. All this build up immediately defused. Such lovely conflict banished. Cue new...more
I really enjoyed this book, and it came thisclose to getting a five-star rating, not something I do lightly. I can't wait to pick up the sequel The Treasure that was just released last December.
Thea is a slave in the House of Nicholas. She's spent her whole life weaving and embroidering silk for her master, but when she gets the opportunity to strike out on her own, she takes it. Unfortunately, it leaves her stranded in the desert after her caravan was attacked. She is found by Ware of Dundragon...more
Thea is a slave in the House of Nicholas. She's spent her whole life weaving and embroidering silk for her master, but when she gets the opportunity to strike out on her own, she takes it. Unfortunately, it leaves her stranded in the desert after her caravan was attacked. She is found by Ware of Dundragon...more
Sep 28, 2008
Slayermel
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
any historical romance fan
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This was a great story, full of adventure and wonderful characters. Iris Johansen is an excellent story teller!
She made it impossible for the reader to put this book down by adding bits of mystery so you had to read on to find out what would happen next. I found it very fascinating how she manged to weave in a story around the Knights Templar as well as focusing on the romance between her main characters Thea and Lord Ware, and still establish excellent secondary characters that you could not g...more
She made it impossible for the reader to put this book down by adding bits of mystery so you had to read on to find out what would happen next. I found it very fascinating how she manged to weave in a story around the Knights Templar as well as focusing on the romance between her main characters Thea and Lord Ware, and still establish excellent secondary characters that you could not g...more
LOVE everything by this author, always have. This is the first I've read of her romances, and I loved it. If you're looking for weak-willed women or tons of crude sex scenes, this isn't the book for you. While it is most definitely a love story, romance is not exactly front and center. I found this book a wonderful adventure with a few sprinkles of romance thrown in. All in all, it was the perfect mix for me.
Sep 08, 2009
Amy
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
cheesy-romances,
historical-romance
Iris Johansen came recommended off of a Madeline Hunter email group. This was an enjoyable read. I liked that it was more intense and intelligent than most historicals I've read. However, it never seemed to end. It kept going. And going. Probably won't read the sequel...wasn't into the characters enough.
I was hoping this book would be like the Gabaldon books, but Johanson missed numerous opportunities to expand the story. I could care less what happens to these characters, but it was a nice way to kill the afternoon. I wouldn't recommend reading this book unless you having nothing better to do, which I obviously did not.
Feb 01, 2013
Lori Alyssa
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
historical-romance
I am really likeing this change in location. Damascuss, Constantinople, the desert...What I am liking so far is the time the author is putting into developing the characters. Their romance is developing at a believable pace. The mystery of potential danger is building and slowly unraveling also.
Strong-willed heroine in a time and location where that's incredibly dangerous, good premise and very enthralling for the day I spent zipping through this book. I look forward to the sequel 'The Treasure.'
I don't usually read this author because I don't like how she writes. However, I was intriqued by the back cover review. I'm fascinated by women who make/design clothing.
It`s a pretty good book.One scene where she slaps him in the face several times is rather disgusting but she often actds TSTL-which is it`s main draw back
First book of this author and I loved every bit of it, still this tale remains with me. I could see this book as a movie. Loved it thank you Iris
This was an amazing story, but some of the writing techniques were a bit hard to follow. Overall I think it was a great book.
Good read with alot of twist and turns, not to mention great adventurous tales regarding the Knight's Templar.
Love the characters,set in this same old story written in a different way.
This is the first book from Iris Johansen that I've read. I enjoyed every minute of it.
Jun 17, 2010
Jane Davis
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4 of 5 stars
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historical-romance
I'll take Iris Johansen's historic romances over her contemporary novels any day.
I really liked this...different...cant wait to read more from Iris....off to book 2!
Well written romance of an historical nature. Enjoyable read.
Definitely brain candy material. :) I love the hero.
excellent story, kept me wanting to read more
Great book by a great author that was a super quick read! Cannot wait for the next one to become available at the library!!
Good story, liked the characters.
loved it
Good book
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Johansen began writing after her children left home for college. She first achieved success in the early 1980s writing category romances. In 1991, Johansen began writing suspense historical romance novels, starting with the publication of The Wind Dancer. In 1996 Johansen switched genres, turning to crime fiction, with which she has had great success. She had seventeen consecutive New York Times b...more
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