His Lady'S Ransom (Harlequin Historical) [Paperback]

Merline Lovelace (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin Historical | Publication Date: June 1, 1995

From rags to riches…

Single mum Lucy Abbott will do anything to protect her child. She’s working all the hours she can, but can still barely afford to feed her baby daughter. An arranged marriage… So when Prince Maximo d’Aquilla offers her millions, and a way out of her desperate life, Lucy grabs the chance. Max whisks her to Italy…and soon she’s totally his!?

By royal command! Max has seduced her entirely. But he is driven by revenge, not desire…is he ruthless enough to walk away from his captive bride…?

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (June 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373288751
• ISBN-13: 978-0373288755
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,735,845 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

As an AF brat I lived in France and Newfoundland, both of which I loved, and at least half of the fifty states. As an AF officer, I served tours in Taiwan, Vietnam, the Pentagon, and the rest of the fifty states!

Now I'm having a blast putting all those adventures into my books.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful medieval romance. Couldn't put it down., December 28, 2000

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"virgie" - See all my reviews

This review is from: His Lady'S Ransom (Harlequin Historical) (Paperback)

Lord Ian de Burgh has come to court to extricate his younger brother from 'the siren' rumored to be Prince John's mistress--Lady Madeline de Courcey. Twice wed & widowed, Maddy was raised with the Plantagenets as a royal ward, & is skilled in the arts of courtly love. Upon their first encounter, Ian is surprised to find she isn't even pretty but rather holds men enthralled with her lively wit & practiced charm. Sparks fly whenever they clash, as Ian finds himself alternately lusting after her or despising her for her rumored 'loose morals'. The excitement begins when she taunts him too far...& he retailates by taking her for ransom...

This is one of Ms. Lovelace's best works! It has all the best elements I love in a story: a fierce yet gentle warrior, a strong-willed lady, & a great love full of passion & chemistry. The lively pace & witty repartee kept me glued to the pages. Definitely a keeper!

5.0 out of 5 stars SMASHING ROMANCE !!!!!, November 21, 1999

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Elera Tempest "ELERA" - See all my reviews

This review is from: His Lady'S Ransom (Harlequin Historical) (Paperback)

MY 1st TASTE OF MERLINE LOVELACE NOVEL & IT WAS TRULY AN IMPRESSIVE & HARD-TO-PUT-DOWN HISTORICAL BOOK. LOVED EVERY ASPECT OF THE STORY EXCEPT THE DISAPPOINTING ENDING (TOO ABRUPT): THE GRIM, RELUCTANT, HARD-HEADED HERO, THE ENCHANTING HEROINE WITH A SPICY MOUTH, THE STEAMY LOVE SCENES ETC ETC. IF ONLY THE AUTHOR'D GIVEN A MORE SATISFYING EPILOGUE..... IT'D HAVE BEEN A PERFECT NOVEL. I'M STARTING 2 COLLECT HER EVERY TITLE OUT THERE NOW. I'VE READ READERS' RAVE REVIEWS FOR HER CONTEMPORARY / MILITARY ROMANCE & JUST CAN'T WAIT TO READ 'EM ALL. A FEAST FOR THE SENSES !!!