Tall, Dark & Royal (Dynasties: The Connellys) (Silhouette Desire) [Paperback]

Leanne Banks (Author)

Book Description

Series: Silhouette Desire | Publication Date: January 1, 2002

He stood before Erin Lawrence--bare-chested, sleeptousled and sexy as sin. Could this be Daniel Connelly, the new king of Altaria? Erin knew she'd have her hands full teaching the American businessman royal etiquette--and avoiding falling under his sensual spell.

Son of a former princess, Daniel had been raised with a strong sense of family honor. But nothing had prepared him for the night-and-day sessions with Erin...or the flare of heat that burned him in her presence. Erin was prim, proper and pure, and he--well, he was no innocent, and soon he'd be her king. For both Daniel and Erin, duty warred with passion...but which would reign?

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette; Silhouette Desire #1412 : Dynasties: the Connellys edition (January 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037376412X
• ISBN-13: 978-0373764129
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,220,212 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Leanne Banks is a national #1 best-selling author with over fifty romance novels to her credit. Leanne was born and raised in the wonderful town of Roanoke, Virginia. Growing up in "the star city of the south" had a huge impact on her outlook and her writing. Her B.S. in Psychology only qualifies her to treat fictional characters and she began writing when her two children were very young. Leanne believes in the transforming power of love, so writing romance novels comes naturally to her. Her muse is a 4.5 lb Pomeranian who is happy to snooze beside Leanne while Leanne creates. Leanne loves travel and trips to the beach, but what's most important to her is family. Leanne's home on the web is www.leannebanks.com To get the most up-to-date scoop on Leanne, visit her on facebook http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/leanne.banks

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific beginning to a new continuity, January 23, 2002

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C. Penn "WordWeaving" (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tall, Dark & Royal (Dynasties: The Connellys) (Silhouette Desire) (Paperback)

In Silhouette Desires' first year long continuity, TALL, DARK & ROYAL introduces a prominent Chicago family with links to European blood lines. With the death of Princess Emma's father and brother, her eldest son is next in line for the throne. Currently the vice-president of Connelly Corporation, Daniel's life will be transformed with his ascent to the throne.

While he intends to take a hands-on approach to ruling, others would prefer to convince Daniel to relinquish his power and function as a figurehead. Indeed, his background as football player has led his adversaries to grossly underestimate Daniel's abilities. Daniel considers his ascent to the crown a matter of honor and duty, accepting the extraordinary changes in life with grace, including the need to learn the traditional etiquette of his people.

"Royal etiquette and palace liaison" Erin Lawrence arrives to instruct the future king. Her intensions to follow proper protocol often fail with Daniel's easygoing attitudes and insistence upon speaking honestly. Despite her prim polish, however, Erin is perceived as an innocent and forbidden by Daniel. Unfortunately, Erin is also a woman with torn loyalties. She comes to believe in Daniel's sincere concern for her people even as father insists that Erin persuade Daniel to not assume the crown.

Dynamic characters and endearing scenes make Leanne Banks TALL, DARK & ROYAL a marvelous read. Erin's prissy prim and proper behavior contrasts sharply with American casual and forthright manners. The result is often amusing, at times unexpected, and always delightful. The underlying plot of divided loyalties give TALL, DARK & ROYAL added punch as cultures and family loyalties clash. A terrific beginning to what promises to be an entertaining continuity, TALL, DARK & ROYAL comes very highly recommended.

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice..., September 24, 2008

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Rebecca Coleman "Mean Becky" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tall, Dark & Royal (Dynasties: The Connellys) (Silhouette Desire) (Paperback)

Dominant & headstrong Daniel sounds like a man most women would love to tangle with. Short read,worth your time & money.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Connelly Dynasty starts with a bang.., May 10, 2004

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Meg "Livin la vida loca in Maine!" (Caribou, ME, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tall, Dark & Royal (Dynasties: The Connellys) (Silhouette Desire) (Paperback)

For a short book, Leanne Banks made sure you got your bang for the buck. This book was well written, and from what I've read the best in the series. It felt like a fairy tale in some aspects, and probably would translate well onto the big screen. The story was a little bit fantasy, but not so much that it felt impropable. There's also a bit of mystery that begins in this book and carries out through the others. Being a fan of the romance genre, I enjoyed this book throughly, and now that I've read the other books in the Connelly Dynasty, I wish they had been held to the same standard as this.