Bliss

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Summary: Good Read
Review: As usual, Lynsay Sands has created an original story that had me laughing out loud. Bliss is right up there with The Key and The Deed. A very light-hearted, funny story.

King Henry is tired of receiving of receiving letters of complaint from Lady Tierney and Lord Holden about each other. One of his advisors suggests forcing marriage between the two so they will stop bringing their problems to him.

Lady Tierney is horrified to be forced into marriage to a man she has heard is brutal to his serfs, and Lord Holden does want to marry a woman who he believes to be a shrewish harpy. They begin a silent war to try to make the other cry off.

Fans of this author will not be disappointed in Bliss.

Rating:
Summary: Lynsay Sands Does It Again
Review: Bliss is another mad romp through an era that one doesn't traditionally think of as amusing. But, as always, Lynsay manages to find the humor and supply the high jinx for a battle of the sexes. A couple other books that I loved in this same vein are THE KEY and ALWAYS. They were all super.

Rating:
Summary: Good repartee
Review: In 1173 England, King Henry would prefer warring with the French rather than deal with another protest from either Lady Tiernay or Lord Holden. The two neighbors are always squabbling even if the latter has been fighting on the continent. Now both have the audacity to send letters of complaint to His Highness. Henry has enough on his plate without having to deal with this troublesome twosome. However, the clever King decides the easiest way to end this neighborly dispute is to order the two combatants to marry one another. Thus the war becomes internal.

Lady Tiernay rejects her monarch's plan. She uses a variety of ruses to force Holden to plead with King Henry to stop their marriage. Lord Holden quickly comprehends the trickery of his betrothed and tries to trump her so that she begs off with His Highness. Love blossoms so that neither one wants to entreat King Henry with repealing his edict.

BLISS is a refreshing tale that provides plenty of amusement to readers due to the antics of the enticing lead couple. Sub-genre readers used to medieval romances containing action-packed save the estate story lines will find this plot as a fresh change centering on an amusing battle of the sexes. Though a subplot involving subterfuge on Holden's estate is exciting and well written, it feels as if it does not belong with the overall humorous theme. Lynsay Sands will become a household name to those fans seeking a beautifully crafted historical romantic romp.

Rating:
Summary: Amusing medieval romance
Review: In 1173 England, King Henry would prefer warring with the French rather than deal with another protest from either Lady Tiernay or Lord Holden. The two neighbors are always squabbling even if the latter has been fighting on the continent. Now both have the audacity to send letters of complaint to His Highness. Henry has enough on his plate without having to deal with this troublesome twosome. However, the clever King decides the easiest way to end this neighborly dispute is to order the two combatants to marry one another. Thus the war becomes internal.

Lady Tiernay rejects her monarch's plan. She uses a variety of ruses to force Holden to plead with King Henry to stop their marriage. Lord Holden quickly comprehends the trickery of his betrothed and tries to trump her so that she begs off with His Highness. Love blossoms so that neither one wants to entreat King Henry with repealing his edict.

BLISS is a refreshing tale that provides plenty of amusement to readers due to the antics of the enticing lead couple. Sub-genre readers used to medieval romances containing action-packed save the estate story lines will find this plot as a fresh change centering on an amusing battle of the sexes. Though a subplot involving subterfuge on Holden's estate is exciting and well written, it feels as if it does not belong with the overall humorous theme. Lynsay Sands will become a household name to those fans seeking a beautifully crafted historical romantic romp.

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Summary: A batlle of the sexes - medieval style!!
Review: King Henry is feed up to the gill with the constant complaints of Lady Tierney and Lord Holden. Neighbors, one is always bringing forth a charge against the other. What do??? Well, to settle the problem, hopefully get some peace from their squabbles - and maybe get a little revenge...Henry orders them wed.

Only Lady Tierney does not go down without a fight!!!

The problem is Lord Holden little understands women and the mysterious workings of their minds - but warfare is something he DOES understand, so he more than happy to let the battle begin.

Lynsay is like no other writer in the romance field today. She is so FUNNY she will have you howling outloud!! Her voice is natural and clear, she always grabs you from the first pages and keeps you entertained to where you cannot put the book down.

So if you wish something refreshing, enchanting and original, and love to laugh (and I don't mean giggle - you will laugh out loud so chose where you read it!!)...this one is for you!!

WISE Writers and Readers BOOK OF THE MONTH for September 2001

Rating:
Summary: A batlle of the sexes - medieval style!!,
Review: King Henry is feed up to the gill with the constant complaints of Lady Tierney and Lord Holden. Neighbours, one is always bringing forth a charge against the other. What do??? Well, to settle the problem, hopefully get some peace from their squabbles - and maybe get a little revenge...Henry orders them wed.

Only Lady Tierney does not go down without a fight!!!

The problem is Lord Holden little understands women and the mysterious workings of their minds - but warfare is something he DOES understand, so he more than happy to let the battle begin.

Lynsay is like no other writer in the romance field today. She is so FUNNY she will have you howling out-loud!! Her voice is natural and clear, she always grabs you from the first pages and keeps you entertained to where you cannot put the book down.

So if you wish something refreshing, enchanting and original, and love to laugh (and I don't mean giggle - you will laugh out loud so chose where you read it!!)...this one is for you!!

WISE Writers and Readers BOOK OF THE MONTH for September 2001

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Summary: Another humor filled book
Review: Lynsay Sands has become one of my favorite authors. I look forward to each one of her books. She adds humor so well that it has caused me to laugh at loud and get strange looks from passersby.
In Bliss she has the hero the Lord "hammer" of Holden being wedded to his neighbor the Lady"Tyrant" of Tiernay, after the King who is tired of the feud between the two decides to wed them and le them be each other's problem not his. Well since neither can refuse the king they must go through with it, or at least make the other try and get out of it. Hethe, the hero, decides that he cannot anger the king and since the heroine is beautiful it wouldn't be that great a hardship to go through with it. The would be bride has other ideas. Helen, the heroine, thinks that she can make him back out by playing all sorts of wicked tricks on him but they unfortunately backfire on her and she finds herself wedded to her handsome but supposedly horrid neighbor. Soon though she finds out that he is not the cruel man he has been rumored to be and he finds that he has great feelings for her. They fall in love and together will fight an unknown assasin and bring harmony to both keeps.
I loved this book and would highly recommend it to anyone. And also any of Lynsay Sands other novels.

Rating:
Summary: Good Read
Review: Lynsay Sands has never failed to entertain and amuse. "Bliss" is no exception to that rule. Her unique form of humor will keep any reader chuckling and turning pages into the wee hours of the morning. Now, if you are a stickler for historical accuracy, you may have a problem with modern medical terms being used in medieval England. However, I consider this poetic license and it only added to the enjoyment of the book. The antics in this book were refreshing, quick-witted, and a pure pleasure. If you don't enjoy this book thoroughly; you do not have a funny bone.

Rating:
Summary: "Bliss" fully outrageous
Review: Lynsay Sands has never failed to entertain and amuse. "Bliss" is no exception to that rule. Her unique form of humor will keep any reader chuckling and turning pages into the wee hours of the morning. Now, if you are a stickler for historical accuracy, you may have a problem with modern medical terms being used in medieval England. However, I consider this poetic license and it only added to the enjoyment of the book. The antics in this book were refreshing, quick-witted, and a pure pleasure. If you don't enjoy this book thoroughly; you do not have a funny bone.

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Summary: Excuse me while I laugh...........
Review: The poor hero is stuck with a lady he considers the nag of all nags. The heroine is stuck with "The Hammer", a man she knows to be unspeakably cruel and brutal.

To what lengths would you go to avoid an arranged marriage....

Ms. Sands made a story that could be so yawningly typical, into a spitfire comedy of love. Terrific writing, likable characters and predicaments that you gotta see to believe. Throw in some delicious romance (and the poor hero that you've got feel sorry for-in a funny way), and you've got a book that I read practically in one sitting. Hang your "Do Not Disturb" sign, ladies.........