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Loving Lies
(Dangerous Desires #1)
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Deception knows no limits. Passion knows no bounds.
When she is kidnapped, Senorita Isabella knows the men have been sent by her uncle in a murderous attempt to control her family’s fortune. But when she is rescued by a dashing and mysterious warrior, Isabella can’t imagine why a stranger would risk his life for her—until she discovers her rescuer believes she’s someone els ...more
When she is kidnapped, Senorita Isabella knows the men have been sent by her uncle in a murderous attempt to control her family’s fortune. But when she is rescued by a dashing and mysterious warrior, Isabella can’t imagine why a stranger would risk his life for her—until she discovers her rescuer believes she’s someone els ...more
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February 16th 2016
by Lyrical Press, Inc
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I had such a fun time with this one. It starts off with our heroine who has been kidnapped and is about to be sold as a sex slave. But she is rescued by her sisters betrothed....although he believes she is her sister. Isabella and her sister traded places, since she knew her sister only wanted a life in the convent....to live a life of peace and healing. She could never handle being a wife to a warrior. Isabella was willing to save her sister. But her uncle has dangerous plans for her, and only
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"Another Stunning Scorching hot book by Tina Donahue!"
Such a stunning story with amazing characters. Isabella is a daughter of a Spanish Grandee and a duke. Do to an evil Uncle finds her self in a slave auction. While trying to protect her older sister she was abducted and took to be sold as a sex slave. Before she can be sold a what she thinks is a Fakir (holy Man) saves her. But he turns out to not be a Fakir he is Fernando a Spanish Knight. Fernando thinks he is saving his Betroth only he is ...more
Such a stunning story with amazing characters. Isabella is a daughter of a Spanish Grandee and a duke. Do to an evil Uncle finds her self in a slave auction. While trying to protect her older sister she was abducted and took to be sold as a sex slave. Before she can be sold a what she thinks is a Fakir (holy Man) saves her. But he turns out to not be a Fakir he is Fernando a Spanish Knight. Fernando thinks he is saving his Betroth only he is ...more
This is a sweet story about deception but this deception is done in the name of love not hate. Isabella sacrifices everything including her life for her older sister but when Fernando shows up to rescue her from a fate worse than death everything that Isabella knows is turned upside down She never thought that she would fall for a man like him but the longer she is with Fernando the harder it is to tell the truth. The two make a great couple but Isabella knows it cannot last, once Fernando finds
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I don't normally read historical romances but am glad I read this one. Isabella is thought to be her oldest sister and is kidnapped and sent to be sold by the Moors. Before this can happen she's rescued by Fernando who thinks she's her older sister who he's actually betrothed to. As they travel back to her castle they face many obstacles and for Isabella she knows she needs to tell him who she really is but is starting to have feelings and doesn't know how to. Will their love survive her lies or
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This was a gripping story, hard to put down. Fernando made my heart strings sing. This was a man who rescued Isabella from becoming a concubine and an unhappy life. He admitted his attraction to her immediately, even though he mistakenly thought her to be his betrothed. He loved her spirit and headstrong ways, and worked at winning her over. Isabella lied to protect her sister from certain death at the hands of their uncle. Her loyalty to her sister and her struggle as to what was right and what
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'Loving Lies' is a remarkable historical romance. Isabella has been kidnaped and it's about to be sold as a slave when she is rescued by a mysterious man. What begins as a case of mistaken identity ends up as a story of romance, desire, and danger.
They will travel together to her father's castle but Isabella will do anything to delay the trip. The risk of revealing her secret is constantly tormenting her and it becomes harder and harder to be honest because her feelings for Fernando start to bo ...more
They will travel together to her father's castle but Isabella will do anything to delay the trip. The risk of revealing her secret is constantly tormenting her and it becomes harder and harder to be honest because her feelings for Fernando start to bo ...more
This was a great read the name of the book fits this story well. They say you should always tell the truth but sometimes if you do it could get people killed. This story starts out with a bang and continues with one throughout the story. Isabella is at a slave auction trying to work out a way to escape when an old man comes up with a few tricks of his own and takes her way. Little does she know who he is and could even be the man her uncle sent to killer her. She must think on her feet to keep h
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To keep her elder sister Sancha hidden from their murderous uncle who is determined to take over their holdings, Senorita Isabella Lopez de Lara takes her place journeying to the convent. Along the way, she is kidnapped by her uncle's minions and is about to be sold. Fernando de Zayas rushes to her aid thinking she is his long ago betrothed, Sancha. As the two travel back to Isabella's castle, they are faced with many threats, the greatest being what will Fernando do when he realizes, in spite o
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Great historical read with lots of steam! Isabella has been kidnapped by her Uncles henchmen but little do they know she is the wrong sister. Fernando rescues Isabella thinking she is his betrothed and the chemistry between these two soon sizzles. Great story and hot sex scenes. Loved it!
Steamy Medieval
As second daughter of a duke, Isabella Lopez de Lara devises a plan to trade places with Sancha in the abduction. In disguise, Isabella travels to the convent and is kidnapped by her uncle’s henchmen who sell her to the slave market in Granada. The switch was to ensure Sancha’s safety from her uncle whose greedy plans include killing their parents, and the firstborn of the de Lara family. With Sancha’s demise, Don Rodrigo, will ultimately claim the inheritance by murdering all hei ...more
As second daughter of a duke, Isabella Lopez de Lara devises a plan to trade places with Sancha in the abduction. In disguise, Isabella travels to the convent and is kidnapped by her uncle’s henchmen who sell her to the slave market in Granada. The switch was to ensure Sancha’s safety from her uncle whose greedy plans include killing their parents, and the firstborn of the de Lara family. With Sancha’s demise, Don Rodrigo, will ultimately claim the inheritance by murdering all hei ...more
This story was not one of my favorites. However, I think it would appeal to a lot of people - and I believe more people will enjoy it than not. But then - I'm getting ahead of myself.
Story wise, there is nothing really wrong with the setting or the author's story-telling. She provides a wonderfully written story that draws the reader in from the very start. Time seems to fly by as you immerse yourself in the world that she has created and the plight of the characters.
However, for me at least, ...more
Story wise, there is nothing really wrong with the setting or the author's story-telling. She provides a wonderfully written story that draws the reader in from the very start. Time seems to fly by as you immerse yourself in the world that she has created and the plight of the characters.
However, for me at least, ...more
Sizzling Hot Dangerous Desires!
This book by the Fabulous Tina Donahue is by far one of the best reads so far this year! Her depiction of historical Spain is full of grandeur and rich detail. She has a talent of hooking her readers with the opening of the book and pulling us into the story along side of her characters. I loved the way she built the tale up layer by layer adding more with each until the reader is so apart of the story you cannot put it down until finished!
In this book we get to me ...more
This book by the Fabulous Tina Donahue is by far one of the best reads so far this year! Her depiction of historical Spain is full of grandeur and rich detail. She has a talent of hooking her readers with the opening of the book and pulling us into the story along side of her characters. I loved the way she built the tale up layer by layer adding more with each until the reader is so apart of the story you cannot put it down until finished!
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This is book 1 in the Dangerous Desires series.
When Señorita Isabella is kidnapped, she knows that her uncle is the person behind it. The only problem is that everyone thinks that she is her older sister, the heir to her father's estate, including the man that rescues her.
When Fernando de Zayas learns that his betrothed has been kidnapped, he does everything in his power to get her back. Having not wanted this marriage, he is pleasantly surprised to fell an instant attraction for her.
What happen ...more
When Señorita Isabella is kidnapped, she knows that her uncle is the person behind it. The only problem is that everyone thinks that she is her older sister, the heir to her father's estate, including the man that rescues her.
When Fernando de Zayas learns that his betrothed has been kidnapped, he does everything in his power to get her back. Having not wanted this marriage, he is pleasantly surprised to fell an instant attraction for her.
What happen ...more
Another Awesome book by Tina Donahue. Tina has a way with bring characters to life for her readers. This book has a bit of everything that makes the reader not want to put it down: Suspense, Humor, Romance and a HUGE case of mistaken identities.
The story is about Isabella, the daughter of a Spanish Grandee and a duke. While trying to protect her older sister, from their evil Uncle, Isabella is abducted and sent to market to be sold as a sex slave. While trying to plan an escape to the madness sh ...more
The story is about Isabella, the daughter of a Spanish Grandee and a duke. While trying to protect her older sister, from their evil Uncle, Isabella is abducted and sent to market to be sold as a sex slave. While trying to plan an escape to the madness sh ...more
Hot steamy romance
I was hooked on page one!!! I finished Loving Lies in one sitting, I just couldnt put it down!! I have not read a historical romance in a while and this story just reached out and grabbed me and it wouldn't let go. I fell in love with Isabella and Fernando. I loved their relationship it was playful and witty. At times there is so much sexual tension you just wish for the ability to speed read, but then you might miss something. This is the first book I have read by tina Donahue ...more
I was hooked on page one!!! I finished Loving Lies in one sitting, I just couldnt put it down!! I have not read a historical romance in a while and this story just reached out and grabbed me and it wouldn't let go. I fell in love with Isabella and Fernando. I loved their relationship it was playful and witty. At times there is so much sexual tension you just wish for the ability to speed read, but then you might miss something. This is the first book I have read by tina Donahue ...more
This is book one in the "Dangerous Desires" series. I must say this was one hot book! Also I liked the story and felt that it worked out well. I just can't wait until book two "Wicked Whispers" comes out! Senorita Isabella who is the second daughter of three was trying to save her older sister from their Uncle who is trying to kill her and them. While presenting to be her older sister she was taken into a slave trade situation and was to be sold but our hero, Fernando de Zayas. Fernando is looki
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I'm not always a fan of historical romance, but Tina drew me in with this one, and I couldn't put it down! She has a way of setting the scene that immerses the reader into the story. If you are a fan of history, action/adventure, romance, intrigue, and/or passion, this is the book for you!
Isabella is kidnapped by her evil uncle's henchmen in the mistaken belief the she is her eldest sister Sancha. Fernando rescues her from the slave auction, also believing that Isabella is the eldest daughter to ...more
Isabella is kidnapped by her evil uncle's henchmen in the mistaken belief the she is her eldest sister Sancha. Fernando rescues her from the slave auction, also believing that Isabella is the eldest daughter to ...more
First in a new and sizzling Medieval Romance, "Dangerous Desires" series. WOW! "Loving Lies", is sizzling with sensuality, passion, lust, mistaken identity, secrets, lies, and protecting family. A kidnapping, mistaken identity, being sold as a sex slave, a rescue, makes for some intriguing reading.
Can lust and passion turn into romance and true love? Will the passion fade away to dust? Sparks fly between the H/H from the very beginning.
Well written, with characters who are interesting and the s ...more
Can lust and passion turn into romance and true love? Will the passion fade away to dust? Sparks fly between the H/H from the very beginning.
Well written, with characters who are interesting and the s ...more
We are back with a new and exciting novel from the wonderful Tina Donahue, if you have not read any of her books... stop and get too it as they are all amazing. Now this book is nothing short than pure romance and on such a level that you no why so many readers are obsessed by this author.
I love historical romances and Tina Donahue has made me fall in love with them even more the way she brings too life this book is wow wow. her keen eye for detail and the way she depicted the characters is amaz ...more
I love historical romances and Tina Donahue has made me fall in love with them even more the way she brings too life this book is wow wow. her keen eye for detail and the way she depicted the characters is amaz ...more
From the first page Loving Lies, book one in the Dangerous Desires series, by Tina Donahue took off with its bold adventure and colorful characters. Wit, cunning and sassiness take readers on the fated course of love between the charismatic hero and heroine. Sensual in its ambiance, the author maintains a strong storyline throughout her novel that will hold readers to the very end and segues into the next story of this series. Ms. Donahue’s engaging writing and diverting tale will leave readers
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I am giving my honest review of this book. It was a goodreads prize book. I enjoyed this book. It held my interest thru out the book. This is the first book by Tina Donahue that I have read. She does a good job . I found this book suspenseful as well as romantic. Good contrast the brothers are nobles, yet they are seen teasing, wrestling with each other just like everyone else.
For the parental review; there are no bad words that I can remember but there are a few sexual scenes that are explicit.
Love this book love the Spanish hero and I love the easy banter an teasing manner between the two characters. History is a major plus in this book. Great read!
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