"A fast-paced sixteenth century border romance"
In 1542, while growing up her beloved father had never laid
a finger on Fayth. After the deaths of her parents, her
abusive brother Ridley Graham becomes the head of the
family. He would beat Fayth, but never in public or where
the bruises would show. Graham understands he must not
damage the goods as he has arranged for his sibling to
marry much older reprehensible Lord Ashton Carlisle Fayth manages to escape from her family only to be caught
by Alex "Red" Maxwell, a man she detests as much as she
loathes Ridley. Alex sees the value in his new "guest" as
he plans to use her as a negotiating pawn to buy land from
Ashton. However, he soon finds himself placing a higher
value on his prisoner as he falls in love with Fayth, but
though his heart says otherwise he does not trust her with
his back. The second "Brides of the Bloodstone" tale TAMED BY YOUR
DESIRE is a fast-paced sixteenth century border romance.
The story line is exhilarating starting with the prologue
that occurs six decades earlier until the soul-kissing
finale. The tale contains bits of magic that provide an
exotic fresh feel to an overdone era. The lead characters
are heroic, intrepid, and firmly in love. However, the
villains seem too odious to take serious. Still, Jen
Holling has written a wonderful historical romance with a
touch of enchantment that readers will find delightful. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted May 10, 2002
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