Falcon's Desire [Paperback]

Denise Lynn (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin Historical | Publication Date: February 1, 2003

FALCON'S DESIRE - Medieval Historical Romantic Adventure.Sworn enemies...yet passion flamed between them.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...Lyonesse is alluring and Rhys is simply... delicious. -- Debbie Jett - Independent Reviewer

...captivating tale has a few surprises to keep you wrapped in mystery as well as sensuality. ~ Teresa Sanders -- Historical Romance Writers, February 2003

Exciting and dynamic characters embolden each page of FALCON'S DESIRE... ~ Catherine McHenry -- Romance Reviews Today - Perfect 10, February 2003

This medieval has mystery and romance! ~ Kathy Boswell -- The Best Reviews, February 2003

From the Inside Flap

"Do nothing rash. I wish to be the one who takes your worthless life."

She frowned at his laugh. Did he believe she was jesting?

Callused fingers brushed along her cheek and lifted her chin. When he knelt next to her, Lyonesse was surprised to find him so near. Amazed that he'd removed his battle glove so quickly and so quietly.

His breath warmed the flesh beneath her ear as he spoke. "Little Lioness, my worthless life will be yours to take."

The loud, rapid beating of her heart drowned out the sounds of the coming battle. His lips touch hers lightly as if seeking permission.

Her thoughts tumbled against each other in their rush to her head.

She hated him.

Yet his mere presence disarmed her soul. Embers glowing red with warmth filled her senses with a new, unfamiliar confusion.

Lyonesse pressed her lips against his...

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (February 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373292457
• ISBN-13: 978-0373292455
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,089,942 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Falcon's Desire by Denise Lynn -- 5 Stars!!!, February 1, 2003

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"hannahwyatt46" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Falcon's Desire (Paperback)

Rhys of Faucon's black reputation, earned for the scandal that he supposedly killed his own wife and child, is made even worse when he is charged with the murder of a peer of the realm. He is being sentenced in chains before King Stephen when the the king, a one-time ally of Faucon, decides to give him a chance to prove his innocence in this latest skullduggery. He has one month to acquit himself of Guillaume du Pree's murder, or he will be put to death for the crime.

Lady Lyonesse of Taniere was betrothed to Guillaume du Pree, and, unlike a lot of romance heroines, she actually had feelings for her dead fiance who was also a childhood friend. She wants revenge on the man guilty of his death, so when she hears the dreaded Faucon is in the area, she and her guards kidnap him and take him prisoner at Taniere. At first she expects she'll simply kill him--an eye for an eye--but after meeting the so-called devil, and seeing a glimpse of his honor, she wonders if maybe there is some truth to his assertions of innocence.

The two are attracted from the first, and this attraction soon turns to deeper feelings. Their passion blooms as they seek to rout out Guillaume's true killer and secret enemies arise that could prove deadly. This was a great medieval romance with plenty of wit, adventure, and sensuality. I loved it, and I highly recommend it!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TRULY A KEEPER! ! ! !, March 3, 2003

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BOOK READER "snowkrystle" (WI, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Falcon's Desire (Paperback)

I will buy all of her books when they come out. She kept me into
it sll the way through, I couldn't put it down. I love her style of writing as it is action packed and compelling and you
are (at least I was) drawn totally into her caracters. Can't wait to see what her next book will be like.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a charming debut book, October 23, 2005

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Deborah MacGillivray "Author," (US & UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Falcon's Desire (Paperback)

Denise Lynn's first Medieval Romance in her Falcon series is a delightful find, written with great sensitivity. Rhys of Faucon is one of Anne Stuart's bad boys. He has a dreadful reputation that stems from all believing he killed his wife and child. Of course, the reader soon senses poor Rhys bears a bad rap for this evil deed. Now he stands sentenced to death for the murder of a peer of the realm. Dragged before King Stephan, another man once his allay intercedes and secures Rhys the chance to prove he is falsely accused once again. He must find out who did murder Guillaume du Pree or face his own death for the crime.

Lady Lyonesse of Taniere was betrothed to the murdered Guillaume. Where Lynn shows her deft crafting of character, instead of going to the "old detested fiancé" stereotype, Lyonesse actually cared for the dead man. He was her childhood friend and she truly wants revenge for her friend's death. Naturally, she sees Rhys as responsible, so when she learns the man has been set free to find Guillaume's killer she things the knight is on a fool's errand. She sets out to kidnap him and keep him prisoner. She had planned, at the back of her mind, just killing him, but once she meets him, senses there is more to the man that the black tales that follow him, that maybe he is telling the truth about being innocent. If he didn't kill Guillaume, then who did? Attraction sizzles between the two from the starts and that reaction soon deepens into full-blown passion as they join forces to run to ground the true killer.

Lynn spins a delightful tale, with a strong medieval flavour for the period. It's charming, witty, full of suspense and adventure, with two very vivid characters that stole my heart. Followed by Falcon's Desire and Falcon's Honor. Look for one more in the series to come.

A Reviews International Organization Award of Excellence Winner for 2003.

The whole series is highly recommended.