14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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Great!, May 6, 2000
This review is from: Lady of Valor (Mass Market Paperback)
I really liked Tina St. Johns first story "Lord of Vengeance" and was eagerly waiting for "Lady of Valor". I was NOT disappointed! This story is terrific.
Lady Emmalyn has been taking care of herself and Fallonmour for the 3yrs her husband has been away on crusade. Sir Cabal has been taking care of himself all his life. Cabal is the cold, hard, determined warrior called Blackheart. These 2 strong people are thrown together thru circumstance; Lord Garretts death on crusade, King Richards trust in Sir Cabal, and the threat from Prince John and Lord Hugh. Slowly an uneasy truce forms as Emmalyn and Cabal realize they both care very much for Fallonmour and its people,(and for each other!) Trusting any man is frightening for Emmalyn after her sham of a marriage. But she is forced to trust Sir Cabal with her own protection as well as Fallonmours. Sir Cabal has no concept of love or compassion until Emmalyn shows him his need for those things. They are a very compelling duo. This is a rich and complex love story, and I'm sure you'll enjoy it! KCS
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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Another Winner from Ms. St. John!, April 27, 2000
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This review is from: Lady of Valor (Mass Market Paperback)
I just finished this novel and now can't wait to start reading it all over again! That's how much I loved LADY OF VALOR; that's how much I adore Tina St. John's writing. Lady Emmalyn of Fallonmour was particularly well done. She is a strong, classy heroine in every sense. Cabal (Blackheart) is a hero to steal your heart, but his tortured soul only belongs to Emmalyn -- eventually. From the first page to the last, he's dark, dangerous and utterly compelling. The writing is beautiful and clean! I didn't think she could top LORD OF VENGEANCE, but the author proved me (happily) wrong. Buy this book!
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LOVE IT: A heroic couple who save their home together!, January 5, 2004
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Cabal has got a dark past as King Richard's mightiest knight. Trained from childhood to kill without mercy, his past cruelties haunt him.
Emmalyn has worked for 3 years to bring her land and castle to the thriving state it now boasts. She has been happy to have her abusive husband away in battle with King Richard. Now, she learns that she is widowed. When King Richard sends his best knight, Cabal, to protect the castle and widow, Cabal would rather have stayed on the battlefield. Emmalyn is angry about his invasion of her home, and she sends a plea to the queen to have Cabal removed. But Emmalyn begins to see all of the goodness in Cabal. She sees his bravery in slaying rapists, his compassion with those who are weaker than himself, and his gentleness with children. Emmalyn becomes determined to bring Cabal's heart to the surface.
Over the next weeks, Cabal works day and night to build an army out of the people in the keep. An enemy is seeking to take Emmalyn's home by force. He teaches the people that even farmers can fight for what they love. He has fallen for Emmalyn, and he will fight until his last breath to save her home.
Emmalyn works daily to soften Cabal's hard shell. She strives to teach him that his kindness is not a sign of weakness. Cabal is Emmalyn's first true love. She is willing to spend as long as it takes to reach his heart.
When the enemy comes, Emmalyn's people have a choice to make. They can band together and fight for their home, or lose all that they have worked for. One powerful knight, one courageous lady, 12 aging guards, and 200 maidens & farmers are determined to stand together. Their minds are strong from the example that Cabal has set. Their hearts are strong with the love they have for their Lady.
Tina St. John is quickly becoming a favorite author for me. Her love scenes are excellent, her characters realistic, her storylines exciting. I've read 4 of her books so far, and have not been bored by repetition. Each one is unique. I'm looking forward to more.
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