Dark Ruby (Dark Jewels Trilogy) [Paperback]

Lisa Jackson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dark Jewels Trilogy | Publication Date: March 1, 1998

For years, Lady Gwynn has kept the ultimate secret from her long-time love Trevin McBain after their singular night of forbidden passion--she has raised their son in the home of his long time enemy. But when the boy is suddenly accused of murder, Lady Gwynn will do anything to protect him, including marrying a scheming new suitor she does not love. Now only Trevin's return can save his son, rescue Gwynn from an unjust marriage, and rekindle their unbreakable bond of undying love. .

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Topaz (March 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451407776
• ISBN-13: 978-0451407771
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #341,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

#1 NYT and USA TODAY bestselling author Lisa Jackson started writing after her sister read an article in TIME Magazine in 1981 about how young mothers were making money writing romance novels. Both Lisa and her sister, Nancy Bush, began their writing careers right then, and lo, these many years later Lisa has published seventy-five plus novels and has no plans to slow down anytime soon.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Mmmmmm...Hold On Just One Moment Here..., February 28, 2001

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Mv2.3 "This Is My Fake Name Badge" (In the Aether and in the Other) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dark Ruby (Dark Jewels Trilogy) (Paperback)

Let me get this straight. This Lord Roderick has supposedly killed two wives when they fail to give him sons. All right. Now he's angling on Wife #3, whom he has left pure and virginal while he goes off to do whatever it was that important Welsh lords did. In a frenzy, and detecting a pattern in her husband, Lady Gwynn first drags her midwife into her chamber to check her for pregnancy (was she expecting that you-know-who was coming back). Imagine a lusty young thief beer goggling tha lady during the useless exam...and then being invited to spend three days in her bed so that she might get pregnant and pass the kid off as her husband's (assuming her husband is stupid enough to forget he's never slept with his wife). Okay, right there the book was ruined for me--Gwynn proves early on that she's too stupid (or clueless) to make a good heroine. Dark Ruby is readable, even if it isn't particularly likeable. Just be prepared to have your sense of disbelief suspended.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bestselling category writer makes fantastic historical debut, January 22, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Dark Ruby (Dark Jewels Trilogy) (Paperback)

In 1271 Wales, Lord Roderick of Rhydd is known for killing wives who fail to leave him with an heir. His current spouse, Lady Gwynn desperately prays that she will soon give birth to a boy. Gwynn has a slight reprieve as Roderick is off fighting. When Gwynn nabs Trevin McBain hiding inside her room, she sees him as an avenue to protect her future. If he makes love to her, she will allow him to leave along with the valuable ring he was trying to steal. Trevin accepts the terms. For the next three days, they make enjoyable love even though he is shocked to learn that she was a virgin. Meanwhile Roderick is captured by his enemy.

In 1284, Roderick finally escapes and returns home. When he gazes upon his son Gareth, he immediately denounces Gwynn of cuckolding him. When he roughs Gwynn, Gareth kills him. Roderick's brother, Ian, becomes the new lord and to protect her son, Gwynn marries Ian. Trevin, who has become a Baron, wants to recognize his biological son as his heir. When Trevin and Gwynn meet for the first time in thirteen years, they realize that their teenage attraction was actually a deep abiding love. However, before they can pursue a future together, they must save Gareth from his "uncle".

When a renowned contemporary romance writer tries to enter the Medieval romance sub-genre, skeptics from both worlds abound. However, in the brilliant hands of Lisa Jackson, readers should not be shocked that the talented author facilitates such a switch without losing any of the charm of her modern tales. DARK RUBY is a well-written, action-packed novel story filled with interesting characters. The obviously multifaceted Ms. Jackson is a welcome addition to the Medieval romance book world.

Harriet Klausner

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real page turner!, May 30, 2004

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Rhian - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dark Ruby (Dark Jewels Trilogy) (Paperback)

This book is a wondeful read! I couldn't put it down, the characters are truly something to look into! Trevin, the daring bandit, with a rough outside and a passion that flows through the fair Lady Gywnn. I found it to be a great love story, not to mention the extreme plot! The action was an attention grabber, all around something no one should miss!