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Reviewed Titles Bride of Lochbarr Hers to Command Hers to Desire A Lover's Kiss -- NEW! Unwilling Bride	Margaret Moore Reviews Page Two 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. Added January 19, 2006 Hers to Command Author: Margaret Moore Publisher: HQN Books Available At: Bookstores Everywhere Publishing Date: February 2006 Genre: Romance: Historical Format: Paperback Price: $5.99 ISBN: 0-373-77095-2 Author Email/Website: www.margaretmoore.com Reviewer: Joyce Handzo Rating: 9 Gargoyles Hers to Command charges into readers' hearts with an explosion of emotions! This sequel to The Unwilling Bride has enough surprises to cause some gasps, and enough love to bring sighs of pure contentment. Sir Henry casts aside his doubts and decides to help two damsels in distress. Lady Giselle and her sister, Mathilde are in danger of losing their family estate to an unscrupulous cousin. The arrangement between the sisters and Sir Henry would benefit both parties; Henry was currently broke and the women were in need of his military expertise. Although nothing goes exactly as planned, everything turns out better than expected. Readers will remember the incredibly attractive Henry from the previous book and will be pleasantly surprised at this very different story line. Margaret Moore shows another side of this complex character by placing him in a difficult situation. The inner man emerges amidst the danger and deceit that threatens the castle. Mathilde is also a wonderful character who demonstrates the true beauty of a woman. Although she wasn't nearly as attractive as her sister, Mathilde is a heroine that every woman will appreciate. The author is gifted in creating an authentic setting and filling it with a variety of fascinating people. The story line has the simplicity of good versus evil, yet the interaction of the characters provides a deeper look at this issue. Appropriate dialogue, historical elements and a rousing dose of love and passion pack these pages. As the battle for the castle gets underway, the reader will cease to be an innocent bystander and will become a comrade in arms. These characters inspire affection and this story will not disappoint! Return to top of page. This page was last updated on September 17, 2008 This page and all its contents are Copyright© 2002-2008 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.