The Chase [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Lynsay Sands (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 19, 2005

A New York Times Bestselling Author

Seonaid Dunbar had, like her brother, been trained as a Scottish warrior at her father's knee; but fleeing to an abbey was clearly preferable to whacking on Blake Sherwell with her sword - which she'd happily do before wedding the man. No, she'd not walk weakly to the slaughter. There were many ways to elude a devilish suitor, even one that King Henry ordered her to wed.

Historical Romance

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After ignoring his betrothed for more than a decade, Lord Blake Sherwell has finally been coerced by the English king into claiming his bride, the hoydenish Seonaid Dunbar. He reluctantly arrives at her father's Scottish keep only to discover his intended is equally averse to the match and has fled to a convent. Scotland in 1395 is no place for a woman alone, so he grimly sets out to retrieve his errant wife to be, and the rollicking adventure begins. This matched set of warriors--Seonaid has trained since infancy with her father and brother and indeed has her own specially wrought sword--entertains her father's men as well as Sherwell's entourage with their antics, for now Sherwell's interest has been piqued, and he takes up the chase in earnest. Well-placed humor, vividly descriptive passages, and a believable romance between two stubborn but honorable protagonists, together with the added interest generated by the escapades of a host of secondary characters, make Sands' historical romance appealing on many levels. Lynne Welch
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"Well-placed humor, vividly descriptive passages, and a believable romance . . . make Sands' historical romance appealing on many levels."
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 488 pages
• Publisher: Wheeler Publishing; 1 edition (October 19, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1597220728
• ISBN-13: 978-1597220729
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,087,222 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Born in Southern Ontario, Lynsay Sands is the New York Times bestselling author of the Argeneau Vampire series. She has written more than 34 books and anthologies since her first novel was published in 1997. Her romantic comedies span three genres--historical, contemporary, and paranormal--and have made the Waldenbooks, Barnes & Noble, USA Today, and New York Times bestseller lists. Lynsay's books are read in more than twelve countries and have been translated into at least six languages. She's been a nominee for both the Romantic Times Best Historical Romance Award and the Romantic Times Best Paranormal Romance Award, was nominated and placed three times in the RIO (Reviewers International Organization) Awards of Excellence, and has several books on All About Romance's Favorite Funnies list.

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars delightfully Lynsay all the way!, November 16, 2004

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Deborah MacGillivray "Author," (US & UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Chase (Mass Market Paperback)

Listen up, Lynsay Sands' Historical Fans. Her first historical in two years is out! And she goes back to her early roots with The Chase. The Deed was her first book and The Key her second. The Chase takes up after those two books bringing back characters from them.

Set in late 1300s, King Richard commands by royal decree that Blake Sherwell "Angel" must wed with is somewhat less than ladylike lady, Seonid Dunbar. The betrothal made years earlier, neither side now wants the marriage to proceed, but Richard is determined so there is little Blake can do but go claim his Scottish lass. Blake is none to happy to trek all the way to the Highlands to find `sweet' Seonid has slipped off and taken sanctuary with the nuns at St. Simmians. Blake is not a happy camper, and heads to take back his bride. He does this, but the infuriating female escapes again, and soon gives Blake a merry chase all over the Highlands. As he chases his bride-to-be, he begins to admire her spirit, sharp mind and even her stubbornness, and is soon falling for his warrior-lady-betrothed. Seonid also comes to a grudging admiration of the handsome knight. As they'd gone trooping over hill and dale, she comes to believe "Angel" just might be man enough to have a strong bride. Only how does one "throw in the towel" when the chase is proving so much fun?

This is a long drink after the dry spell of no Lynsay Historicals, and a great sequel to The Deed and the Key. Great new Lynsay's Vamp fan - look for Lissianna Argeneau's story sometime next year, but her historical fans will not have to wait so long for more of her laugh out loud delightful historical tales either.

It's typically Lynsay all the way - thank goodness!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great One from Linsay Sands, September 21, 2006

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msbooklady "msbooklady" (Biloxi, MS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Chase (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the story of Seonaid Dunbar, the sister of Duncan from the Key, and Blake Sherwell. Seonaid and Blake were betrothed as children by their parents who had a falling out shortly after the betrothal. Seonaid is now 24 years old and Blake has never come to claim her leaving her humiliated. When the king orders Blake to come for Seonaid, she rebels by fleeing to a nunnery for sanctuary along with her cousin Aeldra. Blake pursues her to the nunnery and ends up taking not only Seonaid and Aeldra back, but a friend of theirs Helen who is escaping an evil fiance from the Cameron clan. Seonaid and the two women manage to escape a couple of times and force Blake and his party to chase them until they are attacked by some of the Cameron's. At that point, Seonaid realizes she must return to Dunbar for all of their safety. Along the way, she starts to admire and be attracted to her betrothed and resolves herself to the marriage. After the marriage, Seonaid discovers sex and really starts enjoying married life. Blake is thrilled with his wife, he is really excited about how they wrestle and play and now their great sex life. When Seonaid and Blake set out to return to his home, they are attacked by some enemies and Blake is almost killed. Seonaid realizes she loves her husband and tries to become more lady like to please him. When Blake awakes from his injuries he finds his wife by his bedside in a dress and sewing. Blake is unhappy with the change and liked Seonaid as she was before, but Seonaid mistakenly believes he wants her to be frilly.

Lynsay sands is so good about blending sensualiaty and humor that you keep interested in the book from beginning to end. These two characters were charming, stubborn but not so that they are unappealing. Wonderful book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as The Deed and The Key, June 19, 2009

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Susie (Alabama, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Chase (Mass Market Paperback)

The Chase by Lynsay Sands is an okay read. It is not as good as The Deed and The Key. This story has characters in it from both of those stories. This one is about Seonaid Dunbar, Duncan's sister (The Key) and Blake Sherwell, Amaury's friend (The Deed). Seonaid was raised by her father and brother and is a warrior. She knows how to use a sword and wears pants instead of dresses. Blake has just been informed by the King that he has to wed Seonaid immediately. He has been bethrothed to her for ten years, but he has been fighting in battles alongside his friend Amaury. He is not ready to settle down, but he knows he has to go claim his long awaiting bride.

Seonaid is furious. She has been waiting years for Blake to come claim her, so when she finds out that he is on his way, she flees to a nearby abbey. Blake, of course, gives "chase", hence the title. He catches her, she escapes, he catches her, she escapes, and so on. Blake doesn't want to give up his bride now that he has seen her. She isn't like other women, but Blake likes that about her. But can she get over having been rejected by him for over ten years? So begins another chase for Blake, this one is to capture Seonaid's heart. 4 stars!