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Reviewed Titles Bride of Lochbarr Hers to Command Hers to Desire A Lover's Kiss Unwilling Bride	Margaret Moore Reviews Page Two Added September 17, 2008 A Lover's Kiss Author: Margaret Moore Publisher: Harlequin Historical #907 Available At: Bookstores everywhere Publishing Date: Available now Genre: Romance/Historical Format: Trade paper Price: $5.99 ISBN-13: 978-0-373-29508-1 Author Email/Website: www.margaretmoore.com Reviewer: Joyce Handzo Rating: 9 Gargoyles A Lover's Kiss gently enfolds readers in a tender tale. This historical romance combines the odd bedfellows of patriotic allegiance and personal passion. When Sir Douglas Drury, Englishman, is rescued from a gang of thugs by Juliette Bergerine, a French woman, he doesn't know which situation is worse-the beating or the saving. As this man and woman struggle against their respective country's honor, love smuggles across the borders of their hearts. Margaret Moore continues to craft tales that cause readers to sigh in pure enjoyment. In this novel, the tension between this man and woman is taut with patriotic jealousy and past memories of injustice. The apparently insurmountable odds against this couple include a gap in their social and financial standings, evidenced in their homes and acquaintances. Both characters possess an irresistible vulnerability that is accented by moments of assertiveness and genuine loyalty. Drury and Juliette will charm their way into readers' hearts, bringing with them their desires for love and happiness. The historical element was well done, highlighting the harsh feelings between the English and the French. This was made more real by the scars and deformity carried about in Drury's body. Juliette's past had left scars of a different kind, maiming her emotionally, but never quenching the flame for a brighter future. Readers will eagerly anticipate the eventual joining of this couple, but as with every Margaret Moore book, the journey is as exciting as the destination! A Lover's Kiss is a sweet treat! Return to top of page. Added September 4, 2006 Hers to Desire Author: Margaret Moore Publisher: HQN Books Available At: Bookstores everywhere Publishing Date: August 2006 Genre: Romance: Historical/Medieval Format: Paperback Price: $5.99 ISBN: 0-373-77124-X Author Email/Website: www.margaretmoore.com/ Reviewer: Joyce Handzo Rating: 9 Gargoyles Strong characterization and a thoughtful plot make this historical romance sizzle with significance! Author Margaret Moore combines the ruggedness of the Middle Ages with the ardency of timeless passion. Readers will be swept up in a current of emotion as they enter a world where men and women revel in the joys of true love. Lady Beatrice loved Sir Ranulf from the first moment they met, yet her family's history limited her chances of getting married. Ranulf had his own haunted memories to battle, which made Bea's advances that much harder to resist. When they find themselves sharing a castle in Cornwall, a common enemy threatens to take away their future, unless they decide to fight the past together. Opening this book is like stepping into a world adorned with romance, danger and desire. The author has placed a tender love story amidst the hard edges of this time period, allowing it to quietly flourish in spite of a series of obstacles. Appropriate dialogue and actions reveal the motivation of the characters, as they make decisions in accordance with society's dictates. As the setting cradles this tale in a wealth of realistic details, the plot advances with a powerful sense of ardor and purpose. Beatrice and Ranulf are sympathetic characters, as each yearns for a relationship despite their tainted pasts. They are loveable and intelligent people, filled with a sense of duty and honor The tension and the triumphs of their love story will cause gasps and sighs. Hers to Desire throbs with authenticity and an aching awareness of the power of love! Return to top of page. This page was last updated on May 11, 2009 This page and all its contents are Copyright© 2002-2009 In the Library Reviews and the individual reviewers. Except where noted, all graphics are Copyright© Eos Development and are used with permission. All book covers are Copyright© their respective publishers and are used with permission. The In the Library Reviews logo is Copyright© 2002 by In the Library Reviews/Sharyn McGinty. Site maintained by In the Library Reviews.