The Heiress: The Bride Quest #3 (Bride Quest Series, 3) [Unabridged] [Mass Market Paperback]

Claire Delacroix (Author)

Book Description

Series: Bride Quest Series, 3 | Publication Date: September 7, 1999

"When you open a book by Claire Delacroix, you open a treasure chest of words, rare and exquisite!"
--Rendezvous


"I seek a bride, the wealthiest heiress in Ireland."

No woman can resist the charms of Rowan de Montvieux. But the dashing rogue is in no hurry to marry--until his family dares him to find a bride . . . or risk losing his inheritance. So Rowan sets out on a Bride Quest, vowing to wed only . . .The Heiress.

But his journey is interrupted when a slave merchant offers to sell him a ragged peasant girl who carries herself like a queen. Intrigued and never imagining she is the sought-after Bronwyn of Ballyroyal, an heiress in disguise, Rowan buys her, offering her his protection if she will lead him to the bride he seeks.

Never has he met a woman so proud, so beautiful, so defiant. He suspects she is no commoner and vows to uncover her secrets and melt her fiery resolve. But the perilous voyage to Ireland kindles passions that risk both their lives, as the slave girl who would not be mastered slowly takes possession of his wary heart. . . .


Don't miss the first two novels in the breathtaking Bride Quest trilogy: The Princess and The Damsel, both available from Dell.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The Heiress is the third book in Claire Delacroix's Bride Trilogy. It begins in London in 1172. Rowan de Montvieux has decided to accept his brother's challenge to wed the richest heiress in Ireland. On his way to Ireland he comes across a female slave who is not being treated very well. Despite her dirty, rag tag appearance her pride is still intact and Rowan finds himself attracted to her. She tells Rowan that her name is Ibernia. They come to an agreement whereby she is Rowan's property for a year and a day and then she will be free, but in return he has to agree that he will not touch her during this time. Ibernia is from Ireland and tells Rowan that she knows of Bronwyn of Ballyroyal, the richest woman in Ireland, and agrees to take him to her. As their journey continues all these promises made become harder to maintain. They find themselves attracted to one another although hesitant to break their pact. So they make a new wager; Rowan pledges to win her willing surrender with no tool but his charm and if Ibernia manages to resist him on the journey to Ballyroyal she shall have her freedom. Let the games begin! I think this is the best book in the Bride Quest Trilogy. Claire Delacroix is one of the best writers in this genre. She manages to maintain the feelings of the time and the historical accuracy without dragging the reader down with unnecessary information. Her characters are multidimensional and I found Rowan to be an excellent hero. He had a great blend of sensitivity and the alpha traits that we all enjoy (in a novel). Claire Delacroix manages to mix love, laughter, and history into a story that cannot be put down! The Heiress is a fantastic end to a great Trilogy! You won't regret a minute that you spend with The Heiress... or anything else by Claire Delacroix. Michelle Sawyer -- Copyright © 1999 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times

From the Inside Flap

"When you open a book by Claire Delacroix, you open a treasure chest of words, rare and exquisite!"
--Rendezvous


"I seek a bride, the wealthiest heiress in Ireland."

No woman can resist the charms of Rowan de Montvieux. But the dashing rogue is in no hurry to marry--until his family dares him to find a bride . . . or risk losing his inheritance. So Rowan sets out on a Bride Quest, vowing to wed only . . .The Heiress.

But his journey is interrupted when a slave merchant offers to sell him a ragged peasant girl who carries herself like a queen. Intrigued and never imagining she is the sought-after Bronwyn of Ballyroyal, an heiress in disguise, Rowan buys her, offering her his protection if she will lead him to the bride he seeks.

Never has he met a woman so proud, so beautiful, so defiant. He suspects she is no commoner and vows to uncover her secrets and melt her fiery resolve. But the perilous voyage to Ireland kindles passions that risk both their lives, as the slave girl who would not be mastered slowly takes possession of his wary heart. . . .


Don't miss the first two novels in the breathtaking Bride Quest trilogy: The Princess and The Damsel, both available from Dell.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Dell; 1st edition (September 7, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440225892
• ISBN-13: 978-0440225898
• Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 0.8 x 6.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,146,282 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

NYT bestselling author Claire Delacroix always loved stories, both telling them and hearing them. She sold her first romance novel - THE ROMANCE OF THE ROSE - in 1992 and has been happily writing romances ever since. She makes her home with her family, a number of incomplete knitting projects and a lot of overgrown houseplants. Claire loves to travel, to cook, to ride her bike and to read.

In 2011, Claire has been re-releasing many of her historical romances in digital format. For more information about these releases, please visit her website at http://www.delacroix.net. You can also search for Kindle editions of her books right here on Amazon.

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Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great character development, October 5, 1999

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This review is from: The Heiress: The Bride Quest #3 (Bride Quest Series, 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

I had a hard time getting into this book, as it seemed that the first half (almost) of the story was nothing but Rowan betting Ibernia that he could get her into bed with him. But after that, the story really began to develop and I found myself falling in love with the characters as they fell in love with each other. The plot turns from Rowan trying to save Ibernia, to Ibernia (or Bronwyn) ultimately saving Rowan. Both strong characters, with a sweet love story, and some funny scenes as well. I enjoyed it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Redeemer, October 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Heiress: The Bride Quest #3 (Bride Quest Series, 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

This was a much better story than "Damsel". I felt the author redeemed herself in this book. Although I was a bit hesitant to read this book I had to know what "funny" Rowan would do to capture his Heiress. Strong characters. Nice ending.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars the Heiress, June 24, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Heiress: The Bride Quest #3 (Bride Quest Series, 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

do people really finish this book? The plot is good but get on with it, the author spend about 2 or 3 chapters just on each lovemaking scene, shssss!!!. Laid off the sex already, we get the point. Read this book if stuck in the middle of nowhere and have nothing else to do because it is very slow pace that drag on and on and on... well you get the idea. A waste of money, i wouldn't recomend.