Black Lion's Bride [Kindle Edition]

Tina St. John (Author)

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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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About the Author

Tina St. John wanted to be an author for as long as she can remember, but it took a lifetime of daydreaming and ten years of corporate jobs before she was ready to give it a try. She sold her first manuscript, Lord of Vengeance–which went on to win the Romantic Times Magazine Reviewer’s Choice Award for Best Medieval of the Year. It was also a HOLT Medallion Finalist for Best First Book, and was named among “The Best Romances of 1999” by The Oakland Press. St. John is also the author of Lady of Valor and White Lion’s Lady.

A Michigan native and descendant of Mayflower passenger William Bradford, St. John has a great fondness for history and travel–something she shares with her husband, who is the inspiration for all her heroes, and her most devoted fan.

Readers may write to the author at 1500A Lafayette Rd., PMB 126, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Or visit her Web site at www.TinaStJohn.com.

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 686 KB
• Print Length: 322 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0804119635
• Publisher: Ivy Books (February 25, 2009)
• Sold by: Random House Digital, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0024NP58I
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #206,795 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

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

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Sue-Ann's Book Nook (a reader and part-time bookseller) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black Lion's Bride (Mass Market Paperback)

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!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

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

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"celticgoddess76" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black Lion's Bride (Mass Market Paperback)

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!)

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

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

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This review is from: Black Lion's Bride (Mass Market Paperback)

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.