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Publication Date: 2002

As deadly as she is beautiful, Zahirah, daughter of the King of the Assassins, steals into the camp of the English army. She intends to murder King Richard, but her plan only delivers her into the hands of the enemy and puts her at the mercy of the dashing Black Lion, Sebastian of Montborne. Seeing only a mysterious beauty in need of his protection, Sebastian is unaware that Zahirah is the enemy he has sworn to destroy. Caught in a web of passion and deception, they now risk their lives to share a forbidden love.

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5.0 out of 5 stars BLACK LION'S BRIDE by Tina St. John (Review), May 6, 2002

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In this enchanting new romance by National Readers Choice Award winner Tina St. John, no one is what they seem--and love is more dangerous than any could ever imagine....

Daughter of the King of the Assassins, Zahirah was trained to be as deadly as she is beautiful. When she steals into the desert camp of the English army, she has one goal: to banish the crusaders from her homeland by murdering King Richard the Lionheart. Her deceptive strategy delivers her into the hands of the enemy--and puts her at the mercy of the dashing Black Lion, Sebastian of Montborne.

Fighting for peace in a dangerous exotic land, Sebastian never dreamed that the tides of war would bring him a mysterious beauty in need of his protection. Nor could he guess that the lady who ignites his heart is the very enemy he has sworn to destroy on behalf of his king. Caught in a deadly game of passion and deception, their unbidden love could cost them their lives....

BLACK LION'S BRIDE is an excellent medieval romance by one of the genre's rising stars. Riveting action, heated sensuality, an exciting plot, and strong emotional characters that live and breathe like real people make this a medieval romance that stands out. The unusual setting of the Holy Land during the Third Crusade is also a nice added touch that only adds to the book's appeal. Highly recommended romance!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Tina St. John's Best Book So Far!, April 30, 2002

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Just when you think an author can't possibly top her previous books, she writes a daring, sexy, book like BLACK LION'S BRIDE and blows you away! This book has it all - action, adventure, an exotic setting, bigger than life characters, and sensuality that will leave you breathless.

I loved Sebastian of Montborne from his first appearance in WHITE LION'S LADY. He was noble and honorable then, but in this book he really lives up to his hero status. Strong, intelligent, sexy as hell, he is a hero to sigh over. And Zahirah, the assassin who has a secret mission to kill King Richard the Lionheart is one of the most tortured heroines I've ever read. I sympathized with her even as I wondered how she and Sebastian could ever work through the obstacles between them. And I loved the fact that she was actually a capable assassin and not just a misunderstood innocent who would never hurt a fly. Zahirah kicks butt and I loved it!

BLACK LION'S BRIDE is a definite contender for my favorite book of 2002. It's exciting, passionate, suspenseful, and very different from the usual medieval. Read it and you will see why I am raving over it! (P.S. to Ms. St. John or her publisher - can we get a story on Sebastian's Scottish friend Logan someday? He was great!)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Unique Medieval Romance, April 17, 2005

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This is one of my favorite romance books because it is wonderfully different from the typical medieval romance tale. It has depth, tension (not just romantic tension), and uniqueness. One of the major things I've been annoyed by in romance books (esp. those by Johanna Lindsey) is that they either make you really pity the main characters or make the heroine unbelievably headstrong..to a point where you just want to slap some sense into them when they are in their defiance mode. This book doesn't appear to use either of those techniques and I am truly grateful for not having to roll my eyes after every page.

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3.0 out of 5 stars good... but could have been better
Honestly I was expecting more from the sequal to White Lion's Lady. I am not used to romance novels in which the female lead is a traitorous murderer. Read more

Published on December 29, 2008 by me

5.0 out of 5 stars Cannot get enough.....
Another great book by Ms St John.
Another fast moving , heart warming, brilliant tale of an alpha male in need of adventure only to find true love, with a unique twist as... Read more

Published on August 24, 2006 by Lady of leisure

3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, until the author cops-out.
I did enjoy this book but I had to give it 3 stars because I was totally disappointed and felt the author really copped out when 1/2 way through the book it's revealed ------... Read more

Published on June 25, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Unique story line, Beautiful romance
Sebastian and Zahirah are a refreshingly sweet couple. For once, the hero of the story does not spend most of the book denying his feelings. Read more

Published on December 10, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Will leave you smiling and wanting more!
I am on a great reading roll lately with excellent books, most recently this wonderful follow on title to Tina St. John's WHITE LION'S LADY. Read more

Published on May 17, 2003 by Gayle Greene

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best
This was a very good book, one of the best I ahve read in a long time. I enjoyed the characters and the story. Will look for more on this author's works.

Published on April 15, 2003 by dorrie1938

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
This is another keeper read from one of my favorite historical romance authors! I loved Sebastian of Montborne, and Zahirah, the beautiful assassin, was tortured yet... Read more

Published on April 1, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars I have never read this author before, but...
I'll be following her for now on. I read about an average of 4-5 books a week and I have to say that this book has really stuck to me. Read more

Published on September 12, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding * * * * *
BLACK LION'S BRIDE is a riveting blend of passion, intrigue, and excitement. As I have come to expect from reading her other books, Tina St. Read more

Published on August 12, 2002 by rikka_rebel

1.0 out of 5 stars Plodding
Having enjoyed White Lion's Lady so much, I thought I would love this book, but it was like torture. Read more

Published on July 25, 2002

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You know, my friend, you might have saved the king and everyone else a great deal of effort and worry had you simply said you were determined to kill yourself one way or another.""" Read the first page

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King Richard, Lady Zahirah, Sir Cabal, Holy Land

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