This Is All I Ask by Lynn Kurland
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- Pub. Date: August 1997
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: August 1997
- Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
- Format: Mass Market Paperback, 1pp
- ISBN-13: 9780515121391
- ISBN: 0515121398
- Edition Description: Reprint
Synopsis
National bestselling author Lynn Kurland takes a bold step forward with this stunning novel that beautifully captures the majesty of the Medieval period. Set near the Scottish border, it is the breathtaking story of two lost souls who find in each other a reason to live again, to laugh again, and to love for the first time.
Publishers Weekly
In this character-driven medieval romance that transcends category, Kurland (Stardust of Yesterday) spins a sometimes magical, sometimes uproariously funny, sometimes harsh and brutal tale of two people deeply wounded in body and soul who learn to love and trust each other. Knight Christopher, Dragon of Blackmour, honors a friend's dying wish and marries his pitiable sister. Christopher doesn't care who he marries; in fact, since losing his sight, he doesn't care about much of anything. His bride, Gillian of Warewick, is a frightened child-woman with no sense of self-worth, as her father's beaten it out of her. To the author's credit, no deus ex machina appears to heal these lovers; neither has she chosen to tell another version of Beauty and the Beast. Savor every word; this one's a keeper. (Aug.)
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All I ask is for more Lynn Kurlandby Anonymous
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October 08, 2009: There are absolutely few words to describe just how beautiful a read this is. I have to say it's one of the best books I've ever read. The storyline pulsates with life, enigmatic and memorable characters that try to survive in the harsh and bitter reality in which they live. I have to say that this is one of the best Lynn Kurland books I have ever read. As in her other books, I also liked her secondary characters: Colin and Jason. We also meet Kendrick as a younger man from STARDUST OF YESTERDAY.
Blackmour's reputation is dark for a reason. He is hiding a secret--a debilitating injury-- that can spell the end for him as a powerful lord. And he is also hiding a heart trammeled by his dead first wife...Blackmour's situation is fascinating... and there is no easy out for him. But love does conquer all, and that makes for a satisfying romance. One thing I particularly enjoyed was the much-needed break from the 'powerful and headstrong Scottish lassie who needs no help from any man and is the Chieftainess of her clan' stereotypical woman found painfully often in Scottish historicals. I have seen so many of those wholly unbelievable women that I'm sick of them, particularly since I'm a Scot myself, and this book was blessedly free of them. I found the characters much more believable than in many other stories, and through that connected with them very strongly.I Also Recommend: Stardust of Yesterday, Tumbling Through Time, Love's Eclipse Of The Heart.
This IS a Good Romance Novelby Persey
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May 05, 2009: This is a sentimental favorite in my book collection. I love historical romances and Lynn Kurland is one of the best. This particular story is heartbreaking and thoughtful. We are introduced to Gillian. A scrawny, tomboyish girl who is at the mercy of her brutish father. He beats her for a multitude of reasons...she's not a boy, she's not pretty, she's too timid, the sun is too bright...ect. Fortunately, Gillian had a devoted brother who made his friend promise that he would marry Gillian and save her from her father. Enter Christopher of Blackmore, our tragic hero. Dark, broody, untrusting, and handicapped. He relunctantly takes Gillian into his home and merely keeps her there. He never sees her or talks to her. A series of events occur which force these two individuals to learn to love and trust again. Lynn Kurland spends more time writing an actual story with relateable characters than she does on tangible smut. She keeps her books clean leaving the most intimate of moments to the imagination. It's refreshing. Too many times do you read a book that's comprised of very little plot and terribly written and awkward "love" scenes. She focuses more on the romance and love than she does on the sex. This book felt more like a modern Jane Austen than something you'd grab while waiting in line at the grocery store.
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