Lord of Vengeance [Kindle Edition]

Lara Adrian (Author)

Book Description

Available now in ebook! An award-winning medieval romance from New York Times and #1 internationally best-selling author Lara Adrian (originally published under the pen name Tina St. John).

LORD OF VENGEANCE

Taken captive by Gunnar Rutledge, a dark knight sworn to destroy her father, Raina d’Bussy must teach forgiveness to a man who knows no mercy and lives only to exact revenge on his enemy. But time in Gunnar’s keep stirs an unwanted passion in Raina, and something far more perilous, when she finds herself falling in love with the one man she should never desire.

For Gunnar, vengeance is all that matters. He seeks the ultimate price from his enemy’s beautiful young daughter, claiming Raina as his hostage. But the proud beauty defies him at every turn, tempting him like no other. Setting out to break Raina’s glorious spirit, Gunnar instead finds himself bewitched by her goodness, her strength. Can he seize the justice he is due without losing Raina forever?

Winner of the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award for Best Medieval Romance of the Year

HOLT Medallion Finalist for Best Historical Romance of the Year

“Between the hero and heroine, a secret that I was not prepared for (which is a definite plus) and the action building to a fevered pitch toward the end, there was little or nothing not to love in Lord of Vengeance. All in all, it is a truly wonderful read.” –All About Romance (Grade A / Desert Isle Keeper)

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Editorial Reviews

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"I couldn't put Lord of Vengeance down. Tina St. John is a talented new writer to watch."
--KIMBERLY CATES
   Author of Briar Rose


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Product Details

• File Size: 756 KB
• Print Length: 356 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Lara Adrian, LLC (April 11, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007TL11B0
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,888 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 49 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Will love conquer the quest for vengeance? April 18, 2012

By Michelle (MsRomanticReads)

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Edit: Please be aware that this isn't a new story from the popular Ms Adrian. This story was first published back in 1995! So keep that in mind before comparing the writing to that of the Midnight Breed series which is more recent.

4.5 stars

First of all the new cover is HOT! This was a wonderful historical romance and first novel by Lara Adrian (author of the immensely popular Midnight Breed series). I know her only through that modern paranormal series, so I wasn't sure what to expect of this historical piece. I wasn't disappointed.

As a young boy, Gunnar Rutledge has never forgotten his father's murder, nor the slaying of his mother at the hands of Baron d'Bussy. Now fully grown and a ruthless warrior, he vows to seek vengeance on his enemy. When he meets the lovely Raina, he's shocked to learn that she is his enemy's daughter. When none of his taunts work to lure the Baron into a confrontation, he kidnaps Raina to use her as bait. During her ten day captivity, Raina never imagined she'd learn the truth about her family and come to love the brutish warrior, who not only captured her, but her heart as well. But how can she love Gunnar when he seeks to kill her only family? Is he willing to sacrifice his quest for retribution in favor of gaining so much more?

You can't help but love Gunnar, despite his stubbornness to stay the course he has set for himself. The tough exterior he presented hid the man he truly was at his core. His endless needling of Raina brought out his cheeky side and she showed him how feisty she could really be. The build up to their HEA was nicely paced and the true story between their two families unfolded in a steady flow. The only thing I had an issue with was the Baron's confession at the end. He was definitely certifiable, and I thought Raina let him off the hook too easily in the face of all her father had done. And don't even get me started on Nigel (that was a surprise).

All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed their story, and for $0.99 this book is a steal!

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An AWESOME Medieval! March 10, 2000

By A Customer

Format:Mass Market Paperback

How did I miss this book when it came out last summer! What an awesome story! I blazed thru LORD OF VENGEANCE in a couple of days and was very sorry when I came to the end. Tina St. John has written an emotional, fast paced story packed with action and romance and so many wonderful characters. I felt like I was right there with Gunnar and Raina the whole time, and I just adored Alaric (Gunnar's squire) and even crotchety old Agnes!

If you like the medievals of Lynn Kurland or Elizabeth Elliot, you're going to love Tina St. John! And I'm so glad to see she has a new one out next month! Keep them coming, Ms. St. John!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE September 3, 2001

By A Customer

Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is the first book I've read by Ms. St. John and it was a good one. More than just your typical hero rescues heroine story. This one has heart and delves into the idea of forgiveness and getting on with your life. Good story. Try ONCE A WARRIOR by Karyn Monk if you liked this one.