The Betrothal: The Claiming Of Lady Joanna\Highland Handfast\A Marriage In Three Acts (Harlequin Historical) [Mass Market Paperback]

Terri Brisbin (Author), Joanne Rock (Author), Miranda Jarrett (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin Historical | Publication Date: April 1, 2005

You are cordially invited to THE BETROTHAL

Three couples. Three engagements. Three stories about finding your true love.

The Claiming of Lady Joanna by Terri Brisbin Terrified by rumors about her intended's wicked ways, Lady Joanna runs away from her wedding and seeks sanctuary in a church. Will the boldly handsome Lord Braden, the so-called "Warlock of Wynwydd" woo her into his arms-- or sweep her away to the altar?

Highland Handfast by Joanne Rock Young widow Brenna Kirkpatrick calls upon old love Gavin Blackburn to rescue her kidnapped children. The brawny Highlander agrees-- if she'll handfast with him for one year. Brenna plans to abstain from Gavin's charms, but soon realizes how tempting he can be....

A Marriage in Three Acts by Miranda Jarrett Act one: Lord Ross Howland engages a troupe of traveling players for a performance at his estate. Act two: The dashing earl becomes utterly enchanted by the beautiful young actress Cordelia Lyon. Act three: Will this star-crossed couple find their own happy ending?

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Sensuous stories, sexy heroes and sassy heroines – Joanne Rock’s enchanting medieval romances deliver keeper-shelf reads!" -- RITA Award winner Catherine Mann

"THE BETROTHAL is a breathtaking book full of personal torment, high emotions, love and intense sensuality." -- Billie Jo Case, Romance Junkies

About the Author

Bestselling Harlequin author Joanne Rock has kept busy since her first sale writing at least five books a year. She writes sexy contemporary romances and medieval historicals that have been printed in twenty-two countries and translated into sixteen different languages. A Golden Heart winner and RITA finalist, Joanne's work has been recognized with a Romantic Times' W.I.S.H. Award, a Blue Boa and a Beacon award, and a Holt Medallion nomination. She is a frequent workshop speaker and contributor to writing newsletters. A former college teacher, public relations coordinator and copywriter, she has a Master's degree in English from the University of Louisville and started writing romance when she became a stay-at-home mother.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373293496
• ISBN-13: 978-0373293490
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,553,939 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Strange Brew of Stories, April 4, 2005

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Bella the Bookworm (Altoona, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Betrothal: The Claiming Of Lady Joanna\Highland Handfast\A Marriage In Three Acts (Harlequin Historical) (Mass Market Paperback)

Who put these stories together, anyway? They were like two different books.
I bought this for Miss Jarrett's story because I like her real books alot, and I'd heard it was good. It was good entertainment, and lots of funny conversations between the hero and the heroine. I liked them both, and I liked this story. It's why I'm giving four stars.
I thought the others would be lite and funny stories in England at the same time. Nope. Instead they were dark and depressing, with no humor. They are both put in medieval times, in Scotland and Wales.The first writer lost me when she had the hero try to strangel heroine. I don't care if he thought she was in disguise, abusing women is NOT ACCEPTABLE. The other story was okay, just average.