Once upon a time . . .
in a kingdom high in the Pyrenees, three young princesses were forced to flee the chaos in their land—vanishing without a trace and lost to their people . . . until the day a courageous prince can bring the princesses home.
One of Scotland's most dangerous men, Robert MacKenzie is dazzled by the enchanting beauty who rides into the town he is sworn to defend. Though he is wary of the exquisite stranger, Clarice stirs emotions within him that Robert buried deeply years before. And now he must have her at any cost, vowing to gain her trust through the powers of his sensuous seduction.
Torn between her need to protect her secrets and her aching desire for the dark, tormented earl of Hepburn, Clarice is pulled into Robert's glamorous world . . . and into his perilous plan for justice and revenge. And with the winds of treachery swirling around them, a runaway princess must draw Robert's heart from the shadows and make him believe in happily-ever-after.
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"Dark heroes are hard to write. Really. They usually come across as brooding and temper-tantrum-y. That said, I really liked Christina Dodd’s brooding hero in this book, mostly because he wasn’t a brooder by the end. Fun story with cute characters. I enjoyed it. "
— Sonja (4 out of 5 stars)
“A finely tuned tale of disguises.”
— Atlanta Journal-Constitution“A memorable reading experience; joy mingling with tears.”
— RT Book Reviews“Winning assurance, sensuality, and humor…Engaging and witty, Dodd’s voice shines through on every page, infusing Clarice and Robert with a genuine warmth and appeal in both the ballroom and the bedroom.”
— Publishers Weekly“Dodd’s hardcover debut will add new fans to the legions already enchanted by her dozens of paperbacks…Dodd has done a smashing job with this spicy, swashbuckling Regency-era romance, the welcome first in a planned trilogy.”
— Booklist" Nice read, some real steamy scenes "
— Leslee, 1/28/2014" Cute. Liked the spin, and some of the comic timing was spot on perfect. "
— Gloriavirtutisumbra, 1/28/2014" This is the first in her Princess series. It was good read, I enjoyed it and liked the way it ended. I'm really looking forward to the next one, the Barefoot Princess. I am glad that I got this from the library, while I liked it enough, I don't think it's a keeper or a reread for me. "
— Sophie, 1/21/2014" I don't normally get into books such as this, but this book was FULL of romance, love and was a page turner! "
— Corey, 1/18/2014" Good read. Look forward to the rest of the series. "
— Anne, 1/10/2014" Beautifully written. I loved it. "
— Suzy, 1/9/2014" This is the first in a trilogy about the Princesses of Beaumontagne. It is historical romantic fiction with the first novel set in Scotland in 1808. As with all of Dodd's female characters, Clarice is smart, independent, and fun to spend time with. Robert, the male lead, is dark and troubled after his years of war. With the help of Clarice and his sister Millicent he finds he can be the man he once was. Clarice is the middle sister and since their exile from Beaumontagne has been guardian to her youngest sister, Amy. Clarice and Amy have survived by peddling royal secret formulation cosmetics and skin creams, a creative and noble alternative to prostitution. When they enter the town of Freya Crags they meet many interesting people, including Robert the Earl, and the adventure begins. "
— Shea, 12/30/2013" 27. Other than completely reading the series backwards, I thought this was a great book (although if I had read this first, I probably wouldn't have picked up the other two). "
— Sherry, 12/19/2013" It was reading to see what happens to a princess in exile. I probley won't buy the other two in the series when they come out. "
— Barbara, 12/15/2013" It was okay, it's good to read but I enjoyed the other lost princess books more "
— Antica, 12/12/2013" Short and fast read. Great for those times when you want to read but don't want to get too caught up thinking. "
— Jennifer, 12/8/2013" Love... love love <3. Love. I cannot say too much about this book. Love. So much love. "
— Anna, 12/7/2013" Sweet story and a very quick read. The fairy tale quality of the story seemed not quit to fit the great sex sceenes. Clarice seemed slightly out of character for the torrid love fest "
— Kit, 12/5/2013" The story started out slow but built up. Loved the chemistry between the two main characters. "
— Jaclyn, 11/30/2013" I made it 100 pages and then returned it to the library. Nothing special about this one "
— Nicci, 9/12/2013" light read and cute... ok but one that you can listen to while cleaning the house and not worry about missing anything while you run the vaccume.... "
— Jeanette, 6/8/2013" This is the first book I read by Christina Dodd. I really liked how the story began and would be willing to read it again. I was hook from the first page. "
— Alyse, 3/13/2013" Heroine is a princess of a lost Kingdom left alone to survive by becoming a seller of makeup. Hero is war veteran with a perilous plan for revenge against an enemy. He enlists her help and love ensues. I like the description of time period and place. "
— Laura, 3/2/2013" This is my first of hers and I thought it "enchanting". "
— Shannon, 11/13/2012" Okay. If I had read this one first, I am not sure I would have been interested in reading the whole series. "
— Tara, 5/25/2012" This is a beginning of a series of three. I won't be reading the next two. "
— Dona, 11/28/2011" I made it 100 pages and then returned it to the library. Nothing special about this one "
— Nicci, 5/13/2011" Short and fast read. Great for those times when you want to read but don't want to get too caught up thinking. "
— Jennifer, 1/26/2011" Cute. Liked the spin, and some of the comic timing was spot on perfect. "
— Gloriavirtutisumbra, 10/24/2010" This is a beginning of a series of three. I won't be reading the next two. "
— Dona, 3/12/2010" Nice read, some real steamy scenes "
— Leslee, 8/10/2009" This is my first of hers and I thought it "enchanting". "
— Shannon, 8/3/2009" I don't normally get into books such as this, but this book was FULL of romance, love and was a page turner! "
— Corey, 5/20/2009" Sweet story and a very quick read. The fairy tale quality of the story seemed not quit to fit the great sex sceenes. Clarice seemed slightly out of character for the torrid love fest "
— Kit, 4/14/2009" I think this will be a fun series to read. I love the princess stories and especially when they have to overcome dangers and this is right up my alley. "
— Heather, 11/24/2008Christina Dodd builds worlds filled with suspense, romance, and adventure and creates some of the most distinctive characters in fiction today. The bestselling author of more than fifty novels, her works have been translated into twenty-five languages, won the Romance Writers of America’s Golden Heart and RITA awards, and been on Library Journal’s Best Books of the Year list.
Elizabeth Sastre has narrated dozens of audiobooks, including Bed Rest by Sarah Bilston, Brick Lane by Monica Ali, and The Well of Lost Plots by Jasper Fforde, which was an AudioFile Best Audiobook of the Year in 2004.