The Border Lord (Harlequin Historical) [Mass Market Paperback]

Sophia James (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin Historical | Publication Date: May 1, 2009

Ordered to marry, Laird Lachlan Kerr thought a betrothal to homely, timid Lady Grace Stanton was hardly worth the trouble of protest. Yet, despite everything, he found there was something about her that was...brave. All his life he had been surrounded by betrayal, and this woman, who believed there was still goodness in him, was special indeed.

Grace knew that the safety of her home depended on her betrothal--signed, sealed and delivered! Lachlan's strength and unexpected care of her were dangerously appealing. She could fall for this man with secrets in his eyes....

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (May 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373295464
• ISBN-13: 978-0373295463
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,497,109 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #89 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Romance > Series > Harlequin Historicals

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Border Lord by Sophia James, July 7, 2009

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The Ol' Girl "She Loves Reading" (Alabama) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Border Lord (Harlequin Historical) (Mass Market Paperback)

I found this story a more than pleasant surprise. I commend the authoress for breaking the usual romance mold. She has developed a heroine who is flawed physically and emotionally. Her hero has the physical scars of battle, the emoional scars therof as well as deep familial ones. Those flaws and scars are redeemed through the relationaship that develops between them. These two have depth rather than the usual cardboard cast of beauty perfected/Adonis personified oozing lust from beginning to end. Each makes the other a better person much to their mutual surprise.
To the one star reviewer who became so hung up with the inaccuracies:
If you want accuracy, read historical biographies in the non-fiction section or, at the very least, mainstream lit rather than Harlequin.
Fiction by its definition requires a suspension of belief. In most circles, Harlequin is synonomous with an inexpensive, light, easy read aimed at a pleasing and/or pleasurable experience. The average reader, both by age and historical background, will neither care nor know about the proper wearing of the kilt, the heraldry of the nobility, or the appropriate forms of address. The average reader will care about the story, the action, and the sex scenes rather than the surrounding details. The autoress handled those well enough.
Covers very rarely depict the characrers in the story. The Publishing House control the covers. The artists don't read the book. At best, they get to see an abridged synopsis. A person could write a book about THOSE inaccuracies without effort. Covers are marketing tools. Having a TV star on the cover is a selling point. The gorgeous hunk on this one made me pick the book up out the stand even though I thought he was a model rather than an actor. Besides, when the story is read, the reader still has the cover upon which to gaze and sigh.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great little story, June 7, 2009

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This review is from: The Border Lord (Harlequin Historical) (Mass Market Paperback)

I was amazed to see a review of this book that had one star and a lot of criticism directed at what the reviewer felt were "historical inaccuracies". I thought it was a great story. The heroine is not knock-dead beautiful, in fact, has a tendency to skin rashes and has a limp and scars from being burned in a fire. Her parents have been murdered for political reasons and she witnessed it. She stutters as a result. So what does this gal have going for her, she's honest, optimistic, responsible and brave. Her inner qualities show through. The story has quite a few twists and turns and surprises, like a mystery. It is well-written and the author shows a sense of humor. Historical characters are introduced and I feel appropriately. I would have liked it to be a bit longer. Perhaps the other reviewer was having a cranky day.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Loved It, November 15, 2009

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Cinnamon Girl (Dallas TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Border Lord (Harlequin Historical) (Mass Market Paperback)

I was hooked when I read the excerpt that described their first meeting. Something different. A new twist. Every page was riveting. Many times she did appear timid and weak, but she really was strong and courageous when necessary. She suffered a lot, first seeing her parents murdered, then standing in the gap to protect her young cousin's reputation. She held her own when the kidnappers carried her off. She was cold, soaked, starving and in pain, but didn't show it.

I could understand how the hero doubted her in the beginning and felt her pain. Later I felt for the hero. He had his troubles too and was really hurt when he thought she'd left him. It was very gratifying to see her dreams come true. Definitely a book I will read again.