The Bargain (Zebra Historical Romance) [Paperback]

Francis Ray (Author)

Book Description

Series: Zebra Historical Romance | Publication Date: June 1, 2000

Eccentric heiress Alexandria Carstairs has vowed never to marry and is furious when she discovers that she has been betrothed against her will to Thorne Blakemore, the Earl of Grayson, a rake who expects her to be a docile and obedient wife.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Zebra (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821766163
• ISBN-13: 978-0821766163
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #938,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Francis Ray is a native Texan and lives in Dallas. INCOGNITO, her sixth title, was the first made-for-TV movie for BET. Her literary fiction series-Taggart and Falcon, the Invincible Women, Grayson Family of New Mexico, and Grayson Friends have consistently made bestseller's lists, and are enjoyed by readers world-wide. She has written forty-seven books to date. Awards include Romantic Times Career Achievement, EMMA, The Golden Pen, Atlantic Choice, Borders 2008 Romance Award for bestselling Multicultural Romance for NOBODY BUT YOU. IF YOU WERE MY MAN was selected as Written 2010 Book of the Year.

Ms. Ray is hard at work on her next book. I'd love to 'meet' you on my Yahoo group at [e-mail].

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Beach Read...., June 6, 2000

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This review is from: The Bargain (Zebra Historical Romance) (Paperback)

while not my favorate book by Ms Ray, it was a good quick read. This is what I like to call "a beach book" - while predictable at times its got all the elements for a romance novel - strong characters, steamy loves scenes, and quick writing style. Personally, I'd reccomend Ms ray's INCOGNITO, but still, it's worth taking to the beach.

18 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice try Ms. Ray but no cigar..., June 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Bargain (Zebra Historical Romance) (Paperback)

I bought this book because it was written by Ms. Ray. All her books in the past have been great, however, this book fell way short. I do respect Ms. Ray with her attempt to write about other cultures set in different time periods. That is very tough and she made a good attemp. However this book was horrible and too predictable. Also, the main characters were all just a bit over the top. Stick with what you know Ms. Ray thats what your good at....

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED IT!, November 18, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Bargain (Zebra Historical Romance) (Paperback)

I don't usually read the historial romance novels until some friends and a sister-in-law got me started. This was one of the first I read and I LOVED IT!!! (They've gotten me hooked!) It's a very sweet story and it's funny how stubborn some people can be. It's definately a book I'd like to pick up and read later on as well. I can't wait to read some of her other books! (Sorry this isn't a book report =) start reading and I bet you'll like it!!!)