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Maiden And The Warrior (March Madness) (Harlequin Historical)

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This, as it says on the inside front cover, is Ms. Navin's first book. (?) Anywho, she plots an amazing story, about true love and it's very bumpy cource.This book portrays a man, Lucien de Montregnier, who is beset by demons from his past. Returning from slavery to kill his fathers murdurer, he is confronted by Lady Alayna of Avenford, a saucy woman who was widowed before her husband, whom she despised by the way, could make her his wife in truth. Sparks immediatly fly, but pride on both sides prevents them from sucoming(sorry, I have no clue how to spell that word)to their deepest desires. Lucien, trying to find peace, discoveres the exact opposite when, to strengthen his claim to the lordless barony left vacent by the death of Alayna's husband, marries Alayna.
This is a touching story. The only fault I can find is that Alayna is in the beginning, a spoiled little brat with too much pride, and a kind heart hidden away under insults and arrogance. All in All, Ms Navin, a wonderful read and I can't wait to get to the library to pick up another!!!
(PS, this book was sooooo good, I started at 7 o'clock and finished at around 9:45!!!!! I couldn't put it down!!!!

This was the first time I had ever read any of her books. I was not disappointed. I expected the usual brute being insufferable to the innocent damsel. He was actually more likeable than she was. I would recommend this book regardless, and I would read more by Ms. Navin. The angst and suffering that draw the characters together are wrapped up quite nicely in the end. You do get a suitably apologetic hero and an equally forgiving heroine.

Lucien is a warrior with a real need to release his demons and the heroine is just the right woman to do it. Enjoyable read, especially for a debut.