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Summary: Fantastic Book!
Review: Though I might be young, I have already started reading love stories. And this love story has captured me into it's spell. I recommend this to everyone willing to read something so inspiring. I give it 5 stars! Byes and Le Grá!
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Summary: Excellent
Review: I have been readng historical novels for many years and rate this one as an excellent read. The characters really came alive for me and Jude Deveraux made a wonderful job of the medieval setting, costume descriptions etc. I have been disappointed lately in quite a few of the historicals I have read so I was delighted to find this one. It is the first book by this author I have tried and I will definitely be reading some others.
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Summary: Wish I could
Review: This is the book that made me a fan Of Jude Deveraux. I bought this when it first came out. Like others before me, I can read this one over and over again. I have every book she has written. Even the short story books she has written with others. If you want a good book to read, buy this one. I wish I could write a book that would give as much enjoyment to readers as this one gave to me.
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Summary: Amazing
Review: This is the best romance novel I have ever read Jude captures the essence of love and hardship and no matter who you are you can relate to her telling of the story. My husband even loves this book.
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Summary: Capturing the lion...
Review: can only lead to true love! With each Jude Deveraux book I read, I fall a little bit more in love with her writing style. _The Black Lyon_ was no exception. Her style is unique and attention grabbing. It pulls on your heartstrings, that's all there is to it. She is incredibally talented, and you are missing out if you havn't read any of her work. She is truly a treasure in the romance world.He was called the Black Lion for his blackness in coloring and for his supposed black heart. So, when Ranulf de Warbrooke, Third Earl of Malvoisin came to visit Lorancourt, everyone feared the feirce warlord. Everyone that is, except for Lyonene, a tawny haired beauty who saw through Ranulf's gruffness and into his heart of gold. The two are instantly attracted and start a whirlwind, romantic courtship. After two days, the two lions are already head over heals in love with one another and decide to get married. While Ranulf is away for the three week gap between the wedding, he has time to think, which is not a good thing for he starts to have doubts of Lyonene's affection for him. Ranulf had had a bad experience with marriage when he was younger, and had issues with trusting women. So, when he returned to Lorancourt, he doubted Lyonene and thought she was marrying him for his money. He hates her, but she doesn't understand why. Lyonene knows something is wrong, and by the time they make it to Malvoison, she resolves to do something to get back the man she fell in love with. With a courageous action by Lyonene, Ranulf wakes up to his blindness and leads a happy life with his wife. But, an evil snake works it's way into Malvoisin and plants it's seed of doubt and mistrust into the happy home. Lyonene is hurt and confused and foolishly flees. Now, only one can save her... her Black Lion. What can I say? Jude Deveraux is one of the best. She is an expert at developing the characters in her stories, and they are amazingly well fleshed out. I cared for both Lyonene and Ranulf. Trust me, you will be on the edge of your seat, holding your breath to find out what happens to them. In all of Jude Deveraux's books, I grow to hate one character. In _The Black Lyon_, it was Amicia. You will, no doubt, hate her too. Ranulf and Lyonene's relationship is complicated. They basically had a case of love at first sight. But, they had to work really hard to keep their love alive, and I really appreciated that. You will probably dislike Ranulf after his marriage, but he doesn't stay that way through out the book. You will just want him to get over his blindness to see that Lyonene is not who he thinks. The plot was interesting, and turned enough to hold your attention. Jude Deveraux's words come to life on the page. You have to read this book. I garuntee that you will care for the characters as much as I did.
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Summary: The Black Lyon
Review: This was my first romance novel and it is, by far, my faviorate! I love the story of love shared between the characters.
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Summary: Wonderful Romance
Review: As always, Jude, does a wonderful job in this heartwarming story of how love conquers all. I read this book in 2 days. Definate page turner. I highly recommend it to all those out there that are into the historical romances!
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Summary: Black Lyon
Review: This is a reissue of the first book I read of Jude Deveraux'. I have to say that it is what got me hooked on her books. I consider this one of the author's very best. Try it, you'll find it very entertaining!
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Summary: The Lyon Review
Review: The Black Lyon is not one of Jude Deveraux's best works. Ranulf de Warbrooke is an arrogant character who is mean and thoughtless. Lyonene is also a thoughtless character who runs in circles in the story. She is not a belivable character. The supporting characters in the story are more cunning and witty then the two leading characters. I love Jude Deveraux books. The setting and atmosphere is perfect in The Black Lyon but the lead characters are lacking.
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Summary: Big disappointment!
Review: I have not finished reading this book yet, but I just could not wait to voice my disappointment. I am a big fan of Jude Devereaux and seriously cannot believe that this is a fruit of her work. The dialogues are lame, the chapters don't hold together. And the hero (Black Lyon)...; don't even get me started there. That the heroine of the story not only puts up with him but also is madly in love with, is beyond my comprehension. She must be mentally unstable herself. Unfortunately, I have a bad habit of reading all the books through no matter what the content. It looks like I will suffer for the next 78 pages. Do yourself a favor and get a different book.
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