The Lady and the Knight (Highland Brides) [Paperback]

Lois Greiman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1997 | Series: Highland Brides

The first of three cousins who wished for true love on a dragon amulet, Sara has sworn to protect a motherless infant, the bastard son of Lord Haldane and his only living heir. Sir Boden Blackblade is sworn to see his Lord's heir returned safely to its father. Each of them owes loyalty elsewhere, but their burgeoning passion finds them torn between duty and desire. Ads in "Romantic Times".

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Review

Sara of the Forbes wears a magical amulet around her neck. Dragonheart is supposed to protect her from danger and so far she has escaped unscathed. But her friend Caroline is dead and Sara must take care of Caroline's infant son Thomas. She fears Lord Haldane, the babe's father, had something to do with the brigands that attacked them and she plans to flee to the highlands, until a dark knight gets in her way. Sir Boden Blackblade has but one goal: to escort Sara and the infant back to Lord Haldane. It is none of his business if Sara is Haldane's mistress. His duty is to his lord and Boden is a knight, after all. So why, even when she's trying to kill him, does Boden's heart turn over at the sight of Sara? Surrounded by evil, threatened by an unknown enemy, Sara knows her only hope is to get away from Boden. But Sara is drawn to the knight who is both a fierce warrior and a tender man. Sara's heart longs for what she fears she can never have- a loving husband and children of her own. When she is in Boden's arms, Sara forgets the danger they face and thinks only of her heart's desire... her knight. In this captivating tale, Lois Greiman spins a magical fantasy of a lady and a knight sure to please readers. Even though Sara's escape attempts (and subsequent recapture) get a little redundant, Ms. Greiman does a nice job of developing the relationship between Sara and Boden. Theirs is a romance to remember!Spend a night with a knight! Lois Greiman has written a hero to sigh over! Magical and sensual! A delicious love story from the gifted pen of Lois Greiman! Just the thing to keep you warm this winter! The Lady and the Knight is a delight! Lois Greiman is a charming storyteller!Kristina Wright -- Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times

Product Details

• Paperback: 372 pages
• Publisher: Avon Books (Mm) (December 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380794330
• ISBN-13: 978-0380794331
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,049,545 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Constant Trouble, February 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Lady and the Knight (Highland Brides) (Paperback)

I'm surprised Boden didn't die during some of his battles. The poor guy probably has more slashes than a cutting board. I enjoyed this book very much but I didn't give it 5 stars because I had trouble with all of the evil encounters. There were plenty of very amusing parts that made me chuckle but many that were also frustrating. This couple attracted trouble like magnets. For a knight who constantly felt he was a coward, I would sure like this "coward" on my side. I'm not much into sorcery and amulets, etc. but had I known how the story would go before I read it, I still would have purchased it. It is worth the read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lois Does It Again!!!, September 5, 1998

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Lezlie J. Hansen (USA) - See all my reviews

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Those of you unfamiliar with Lois Greiman's previous works, her "Highland" trilogy in particular, are in for a wonderful treat with The Lady and the Knight. Not only will you laugh and sigh and cry, you will be searching out the rest of the Forbes clan as quickly as you can!! Let me be of assistance--Highland Jewel, Highland Flame and Highland Wolf.

Ms. Greiman has a sense of humor that will leave you smiling long after you've turned the pages and an extraordinary gift for breathing life into all her characters--from the swaggering hero and determined heroine to the wary children and a mischievous goat. (You'll have to read it. I'm not telling. <g>) Have fun!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Romance readers can't afford to miss this one, November 4, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The Lady and the Knight (Highland Brides) (Paperback)

In 1516 Scotland, a sickly Lord Haldane sends his thane Sir Baden Blackbade to London to escort the man's former lover, Lady Caroline, their illegitimate child (his only heir), and her cousin Lady Sara to the safety of Cinderhall. When Baden arrives, he learns that he is too late because the lady and her child had already fled the city. Baden soon finds the corpse of Caroline and another woman. Sara thinks that Haldane's men did the dastardly deed.

Soon, Baden catches up to Sara and the charge she has sworn to keep safe. Remembering the death bed message of Caroline, Sara does not trust the knight even as she finds herself very attracted to him. Baden finds himself desiring the intrepid guardian, who he constantly rescues even as she continually betrays him in order to keep her little charge safe. However, the long and winding road is dangerous with their love being the strongest weapon they posses to help keep them alive so that they can obtain a safe haven to explore a future together.

Like the magic of the Dragonheart that introduces and links Shona, Rachel, and Sara in THE LADY AND THE KNIGHT's opening chapter, the first novel in the "Highland Brides" trilogy is a magical medieval romance that will thrill fans of the sub-genre. The story line is crisp and makes for a facile, but fun reading experience, and the lead protagonists are a lovely couple, especially when they argue, fuss, and fight. After perusing this book, fans will impatiently await Lois Greiman's next two books (the stories of Shona and Rachel) to be released.

Harriet Klausner