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The de Burghs #3
Robber Bride
Maiden—Warrior—Lover!
This was the litany Simon de Burgh chanted whenever he gazed upon Bethia Burnel. Gifted with fighting prowess to rival any of his knights, the maddening woman had laid siege to his vision of how the world should be—and captured his heart in the battle!
Simon de Burgh was infuriating—full of raw power and male conviction, even when Bethia had him bound hand and foot, deep in her forest lair. But she would prove to His Arrogance that she could best him yet again—despite her heart's thundering refrain that she had finally met her match!
This was the litany Simon de Burgh chanted whenever he gazed upon Bethia Burnel. Gifted with fighting prowess to rival any of his knights, the maddening woman had laid siege to his vision of how the world should be—and captured his heart in the battle!
Simon de Burgh was infuriating—full of raw power and male conviction, even when Bethia had him bound hand and foot, deep in her forest lair. But she would prove to His Arrogance that she could best him yet again—despite her heart's thundering refrain that she had finally met her match!
296 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 1999
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About the author
Deborah Simmons
157 books204 followersDeborah Simmons is the author of twenty-five historical romances and novellas, published by Avon, Berkley, and Harlequin.
A native midwesterner, Simmons graduated cum laude from Wittenberg University and was a journalist before turning to fiction. Her first book, Heart's Masquerade, was published by Avon in 1989 and was followed by a number of Harlequin Historicals, including a USA Today Bestselling anthology. Her 2003 release, A Man of Many Talents, was a launch title for Berkley's Sensation imprint.
Two of her books have been finalists in the Romance Writers of America's annual RITA competition for excellence: The Gentleman Thief in 2001 and A Lady of Distinction in 2005.
Simmons has sold two million books in North America, and her work has been translated and published in twenty-four foreign countries, including illustrated editions in Japan. She is a member of RWA, Novelists Inc., and the Author's Guild.
"I like to think of my stories as adventures," Simmons says. Most take place in Regency or Medieval England, such as her popular series on the thirteen century de Burgh family. But no matter what the setting, you'll find interesting characters, romance, humor, and mystery.
A native midwesterner, Simmons graduated cum laude from Wittenberg University and was a journalist before turning to fiction. Her first book, Heart's Masquerade, was published by Avon in 1989 and was followed by a number of Harlequin Historicals, including a USA Today Bestselling anthology. Her 2003 release, A Man of Many Talents, was a launch title for Berkley's Sensation imprint.
Two of her books have been finalists in the Romance Writers of America's annual RITA competition for excellence: The Gentleman Thief in 2001 and A Lady of Distinction in 2005.
Simmons has sold two million books in North America, and her work has been translated and published in twenty-four foreign countries, including illustrated editions in Japan. She is a member of RWA, Novelists Inc., and the Author's Guild.
"I like to think of my stories as adventures," Simmons says. Most take place in Regency or Medieval England, such as her popular series on the thirteen century de Burgh family. But no matter what the setting, you'll find interesting characters, romance, humor, and mystery.
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May 20, 2010
After devouring Taming the Wolf and the De Burgh Bride, I was eagerly awaiting Simon's story. While this is a "not to be missed series", Robber Bride left much to be desired.
Robber Bride is much more "battle focused" than "romance focused". I guess this is what I should've expected with Simon's story as he is the "warrior" of the bunch. What I didn't expect was to feel such apathy for these characters. I guess this is a matter of preference, but I like my heroines tough, but also "soft". They need to be able to hold their own, but also make me believe that they have heart. In the De Burgh Bride, the Fitzhugh was also a tough lady.....but throughout the story we see her vulnerability and the gradual opening of her heart. I never felt this with Bethia. I found myself hoping that the next chapter would get better, but alas I was disappointed at every turn.
Towards the end I found myself speed reading to get through to the end....not a good sign for me. Whereas with Taming the Wolf and the De Burgh Bride I found myself stalling so that the book wouldn't end and "savoring" each paragraph....RELIEF is the emotion I felt when turning the last page of this book.
In a series there are usually books that are "better than others"...for me this one fell short. I still recommend this series wholeheartedly and hope that the next brother's stories more resemble the first two!
Robber Bride is much more "battle focused" than "romance focused". I guess this is what I should've expected with Simon's story as he is the "warrior" of the bunch. What I didn't expect was to feel such apathy for these characters. I guess this is a matter of preference, but I like my heroines tough, but also "soft". They need to be able to hold their own, but also make me believe that they have heart. In the De Burgh Bride, the Fitzhugh was also a tough lady.....but throughout the story we see her vulnerability and the gradual opening of her heart. I never felt this with Bethia. I found myself hoping that the next chapter would get better, but alas I was disappointed at every turn.
Towards the end I found myself speed reading to get through to the end....not a good sign for me. Whereas with Taming the Wolf and the De Burgh Bride I found myself stalling so that the book wouldn't end and "savoring" each paragraph....RELIEF is the emotion I felt when turning the last page of this book.
In a series there are usually books that are "better than others"...for me this one fell short. I still recommend this series wholeheartedly and hope that the next brother's stories more resemble the first two!
April 23, 2021
Simon, simon, simon... Başta aşırı öfkeli ve rekabetçi olmana rağmen karakterin zamanla o kadar oturdu ki çok mutlu oldum 😳 küçük bir çocuk gibi dövüşmeyi sevmen ama tehlike yaklaşınca mantıklı hareket edebilmene çok sevindim :) geoffrey sana bir şeyler katmış belli 😂
Bethia, güçlü bir kadın olup amaçlarının peşinde koştuğun için tebrik ederim. 1200'lü yıllarda bunu yapmak eminim zordur ama seni okumak çok güzeldi. Gerçekçi olmayacak olsa bile güzeldi :)
Simonun çocuksuluğuyla -artık öfkeli bir adama ne kadar çocuksu derseniz- bethia'nın kararlılığı, isteklerinin peşinden gitmesi çok güzeldi. İkisi güzel bir çift oldu.
Okuması zevkli tatlış bir kitaptı.
Bethia, güçlü bir kadın olup amaçlarının peşinde koştuğun için tebrik ederim. 1200'lü yıllarda bunu yapmak eminim zordur ama seni okumak çok güzeldi. Gerçekçi olmayacak olsa bile güzeldi :)
Simonun çocuksuluğuyla -artık öfkeli bir adama ne kadar çocuksu derseniz- bethia'nın kararlılığı, isteklerinin peşinden gitmesi çok güzeldi. İkisi güzel bir çift oldu.
Okuması zevkli tatlış bir kitaptı.
August 5, 2012
Wessex Kurdu'nda Dunstan ,Kralın Buyruğu' Goeffrey'nden sonra Kalp Hırsızı ve
Bu macerada Simon De Burgh'un hikayesi vardı..
Bir gün aniden bir çete tarafından yolu kesileip altedilen Simon'u kaçıran bir erkek değil bir kadında elbette..Simon DE Burgh kardeşlerinin içinde belkide en sert acımasızı değildi yada en bilegesi ama en tedbirsizi ve akılsızı olduğu da kesindi:))
Şimdiye kadar kadınlarla sınırlı ilişkisi ile Bethia Burnel ile baş edebileceği şüpheliydi..Bethia Burnel varolma savaşı içindeydi..Babasını etkisiz hale getirerek topraklarına el koyan Brice Scirvayne ile görülecek bir hesabı vardı..Onunla tam evlendirilmek üzere iken evden kaçıp ormanda kaçak hayatı yaşamaya başlamıştır..Çocukluğunda onun erkek gibi yetiştiren babası sayesinde de hiç zorluk çekmemiş hem Brice ile hesaplaşacağı hemde topraklarını ele geçirip babasını kurtaracağı gün için yaşamaktadır..Planlarında ise bir erkeğe asla yer yoktur...
Simon De Burgh'unda planlarında bir kadına yer olmadığı gibi..Bu kadının onu oyuna getirip esir alması üzerine Simon'ı çileden çıkarmaya yetmiştir..Kıllarına bile zarar görmeden serbest bıraklıdıktan sonra bu esrarengiz kadın ve çetesi hakkında soruşturmaya başlar..Hen hesaplaşmak hem de onu tekrar görmek istemektedir..
Bethia ile karşılaştıktan sonra tüm huzuru kaçacaktır..Çünkü aralarındaki çekim çok net şekilde hissedilmektedir..
Bu macerada Simon De Burgh'un hikayesi vardı..
Bir gün aniden bir çete tarafından yolu kesileip altedilen Simon'u kaçıran bir erkek değil bir kadında elbette..Simon DE Burgh kardeşlerinin içinde belkide en sert acımasızı değildi yada en bilegesi ama en tedbirsizi ve akılsızı olduğu da kesindi:))
Şimdiye kadar kadınlarla sınırlı ilişkisi ile Bethia Burnel ile baş edebileceği şüpheliydi..Bethia Burnel varolma savaşı içindeydi..Babasını etkisiz hale getirerek topraklarına el koyan Brice Scirvayne ile görülecek bir hesabı vardı..Onunla tam evlendirilmek üzere iken evden kaçıp ormanda kaçak hayatı yaşamaya başlamıştır..Çocukluğunda onun erkek gibi yetiştiren babası sayesinde de hiç zorluk çekmemiş hem Brice ile hesaplaşacağı hemde topraklarını ele geçirip babasını kurtaracağı gün için yaşamaktadır..Planlarında ise bir erkeğe asla yer yoktur...
Simon De Burgh'unda planlarında bir kadına yer olmadığı gibi..Bu kadının onu oyuna getirip esir alması üzerine Simon'ı çileden çıkarmaya yetmiştir..Kıllarına bile zarar görmeden serbest bıraklıdıktan sonra bu esrarengiz kadın ve çetesi hakkında soruşturmaya başlar..Hen hesaplaşmak hem de onu tekrar görmek istemektedir..
Bethia ile karşılaştıktan sonra tüm huzuru kaçacaktır..Çünkü aralarındaki çekim çok net şekilde hissedilmektedir..
November 5, 2012
Kitap güzeldi hoştu da Simon önceki kitaplardaki Simon gibi değildi hiç tamam aşık oldu adam daha önce kadınlarla hiç ilgilenmediği için afallamış olabilir ama nerede o savaşçı Simon :D
Neyse bakalım sıradaki kardeşi evlendirmeden önce ara kitabı okuyup noelde gelen sürpriz misafiri öğrenelım bakalım :D
Neyse bakalım sıradaki kardeşi evlendirmeden önce ara kitabı okuyup noelde gelen sürpriz misafiri öğrenelım bakalım :D
May 26, 2013
Ehh işte diyorum. Dişimin kovuğunu bile doldurmadı.
April 13, 2019
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Letto e recensito da Iaia
Anche questo libro, 3° della saga De Burgh, mi ha fatto trascorrere momenti piacevoli.
I personaggi principali sono Simon e Bethia Burnel che s'incontrano in modo molto particolare...
Simon, con il suo seguito viene catturato nella foresta da una banda di briganti, capeggiata da una donna vestita da uomo, il nostro cavaliere rimane sbigottito e nello stesso tempo molto arrabbiato, la cosa che lo disturba particolarmente è l'essere stato fatto prigioniero da una donna...
Lui che tra i fratelli è quello che non ha paura di niente, che riesce a sgominare nemici in un batter d'occhio e che è sempre pronto a combattere è stato legato e tenuto fermo per tutta la notte da un piccolo manipolo di arcieri.
Liberato, torna al castello lacero, bagnato e sporco non sa come rivalersi su quella donna che gli ha fatto fare una brutta figura davanti ai suoi sottoposti, decide così di tornare nella foresta e di parlare con Bethia per capire il motivo di questo strano comportamento.
Viene così a conoscenza che quella combriccola di arcieri, aiuta Lady Burnel affinché questa ritorni in possesso del suo maniero, dove il padre vive segregato nel suo stesso castello ora amministrato da un uomo spregevole.
La nostra castellana brigante ha un carattere forte, orgoglioso e non vuole assolutamente sottomettersi a un uomo, quindi diffida di Simon proprio perché rappresenta il potere, il comando a cui lei, in quanto donna, viene precluso...
E' un romanzo che mi ha procurato vari sorrisi, mi sono ritrovata, mentre leggevo, con un'espressione divertita perché nessuno dei due protagonisti si rendeva conto che si erano innamorati e non capivano il perché provavano sensazioni tanto strane.
Specialmente Simon, ogni volta che aveva una discussione e lei si allontanava, lui si massaggiava il torace perché il suo cuore batteva troppo forte o sentiva un languore a cui non sapeva dare un nome. In quei momenti il nostro eroe ha suscitato in me una tenerezza profonda.
Ma come... proprio lui che è un impavido, forte, intelligente gli trema l'anima?
Ci sono delle situazioni un po' superficiali, ma le ho accettate, forse perché questi fratelli De Burgh mi hanno ispirato finora molta simpatia e le donne, per fortuna, sono persone combattive, caparbie, orgogliose e tanto innamorate. Consiglio di leggere questo romanzo se si ha come obiettivo il voler trascorrere dei momenti dolci, gradevoli, senza grossi scossoni e facendosi prendere da questa bella e grande famiglia De Burgh.
La serie De Burgh è composta da:
#1 Il Lupo di Wessex (recensione)
#2 La gorgone e il cavaliere (recensione)
#3 Briganti e cavalieri
#3.5 Ospite a sorpresa (racconto)
#4 La strega e il cavaliere
#5 La novizia e il cavaliere
#6 Il cavaliere nero
#7 L'ultimo cavaliere
Letto e recensito da Iaia
Anche questo libro, 3° della saga De Burgh, mi ha fatto trascorrere momenti piacevoli.
I personaggi principali sono Simon e Bethia Burnel che s'incontrano in modo molto particolare...
Simon, con il suo seguito viene catturato nella foresta da una banda di briganti, capeggiata da una donna vestita da uomo, il nostro cavaliere rimane sbigottito e nello stesso tempo molto arrabbiato, la cosa che lo disturba particolarmente è l'essere stato fatto prigioniero da una donna...
Lui che tra i fratelli è quello che non ha paura di niente, che riesce a sgominare nemici in un batter d'occhio e che è sempre pronto a combattere è stato legato e tenuto fermo per tutta la notte da un piccolo manipolo di arcieri.
Liberato, torna al castello lacero, bagnato e sporco non sa come rivalersi su quella donna che gli ha fatto fare una brutta figura davanti ai suoi sottoposti, decide così di tornare nella foresta e di parlare con Bethia per capire il motivo di questo strano comportamento.
Viene così a conoscenza che quella combriccola di arcieri, aiuta Lady Burnel affinché questa ritorni in possesso del suo maniero, dove il padre vive segregato nel suo stesso castello ora amministrato da un uomo spregevole.
La nostra castellana brigante ha un carattere forte, orgoglioso e non vuole assolutamente sottomettersi a un uomo, quindi diffida di Simon proprio perché rappresenta il potere, il comando a cui lei, in quanto donna, viene precluso...
E' un romanzo che mi ha procurato vari sorrisi, mi sono ritrovata, mentre leggevo, con un'espressione divertita perché nessuno dei due protagonisti si rendeva conto che si erano innamorati e non capivano il perché provavano sensazioni tanto strane.
Specialmente Simon, ogni volta che aveva una discussione e lei si allontanava, lui si massaggiava il torace perché il suo cuore batteva troppo forte o sentiva un languore a cui non sapeva dare un nome. In quei momenti il nostro eroe ha suscitato in me una tenerezza profonda.
Ma come... proprio lui che è un impavido, forte, intelligente gli trema l'anima?
Ci sono delle situazioni un po' superficiali, ma le ho accettate, forse perché questi fratelli De Burgh mi hanno ispirato finora molta simpatia e le donne, per fortuna, sono persone combattive, caparbie, orgogliose e tanto innamorate. Consiglio di leggere questo romanzo se si ha come obiettivo il voler trascorrere dei momenti dolci, gradevoli, senza grossi scossoni e facendosi prendere da questa bella e grande famiglia De Burgh.
La serie De Burgh è composta da:
#1 Il Lupo di Wessex (recensione)
#2 La gorgone e il cavaliere (recensione)
#3 Briganti e cavalieri
#3.5 Ospite a sorpresa (racconto)
#4 La strega e il cavaliere
#5 La novizia e il cavaliere
#6 Il cavaliere nero
#7 L'ultimo cavaliere
October 14, 2020
3+
I enjoyed it! Few complaints. I guess you could say there's a bit of a Robin Hood (with a twist) theme here, but that's mostly because RH is the enduring myth of this kind of retaliation to awful stewardship. Still--it's there and not worser for it.
The heroine is 'not like other girls' but in a way that suits the hero and is fitting for her, not in a way that bashes other women. Yes, the hero has a 'low opinion' of women at the start, but it's more malformed than misogyny, and he willingly learns differently as he gets to know the heroine. Which is a nice twist; he learns about her and has his mind changed, is softened, is enlightened, rather than her doing or being biddable. Her being fit and skilled is an attraction for him, not something to be tamed. Nice.
They have excellent chemistry and when it finally culminates it's satisfying and also lasts / is explored in ways that a lot of harlequins aren't usually given.
She has a mission. And he needs one so he's glad to have found hers (and her). They're well matched therein, and learn of all the other ways they're suited as the plot rolls along.
Their HEA is believable and the hero holding his ground to want *less* (attention, responsibility, prestige) makes it even more so, including that he's found who he is and wants to be.
I like that he's not the most handsome or most clever or most anything other than himself, and that's clearly part because he's one of six brothers each with their strengths and these brothers are each going to get a book we want to be enticed to read, but it's still a welcome departure to have him be good at This and not All Things.
Which, again--this was found at the local library month-long book sale, I got it because why not, but whoops it's one in a series. But different from other books acquired the same way, if I saw the others in the series I would grab them & give them a read.
I enjoyed it! Few complaints. I guess you could say there's a bit of a Robin Hood (with a twist) theme here, but that's mostly because RH is the enduring myth of this kind of retaliation to awful stewardship. Still--it's there and not worser for it.
The heroine is 'not like other girls' but in a way that suits the hero and is fitting for her, not in a way that bashes other women. Yes, the hero has a 'low opinion' of women at the start, but it's more malformed than misogyny, and he willingly learns differently as he gets to know the heroine. Which is a nice twist; he learns about her and has his mind changed, is softened, is enlightened, rather than her doing or being biddable. Her being fit and skilled is an attraction for him, not something to be tamed. Nice.
They have excellent chemistry and when it finally culminates it's satisfying and also lasts / is explored in ways that a lot of harlequins aren't usually given.
She has a mission. And he needs one so he's glad to have found hers (and her). They're well matched therein, and learn of all the other ways they're suited as the plot rolls along.
Their HEA is believable and the hero holding his ground to want *less* (attention, responsibility, prestige) makes it even more so, including that he's found who he is and wants to be.
I like that he's not the most handsome or most clever or most anything other than himself, and that's clearly part because he's one of six brothers each with their strengths and these brothers are each going to get a book we want to be enticed to read, but it's still a welcome departure to have him be good at This and not All Things.
Which, again--this was found at the local library month-long book sale, I got it because why not, but whoops it's one in a series. But different from other books acquired the same way, if I saw the others in the series I would grab them & give them a read.
July 23, 2018
Další divoška Jaja :-( Tento bratr je pro změnu okouzlen jejími... svaly. Jakmile zahlédl její svalnatou paži, byl ztracený.
s. 165 Nebyl totiž zvyklý na odmítnutí. Vlastně si nepamatoval, že by mu někdy nějaká žena řekla ne...
Jestli to nebude tím, že všechny jeho „zkušenosti“ proběhly s prostitutkami.
s. 14 ale Simon se podobným radovánkám beztak oddával jen zřídka. A když už se k tomu odhodlal, kupoval si je jako každé jiné zboží.
Po první puse nabídl hrdince, aby své milostné úsilí nasměrovala poněkud jižněji. Když (k jeho údivu) odmítla, vyvodil z toho logický závěr, že je hrdinka lesba.
Aby zjistil pravdu, vydal se k její chatrči a hned za dveřmi se na ni vrhl, a bo neprotestovala, ale spolupracovala, mohl od této hluboké myšlenky upustit.
Nakonec přišel s nabídkou sňatku, protože Bethia nechtěla mít nemanželské dítě.
Simon dobude zpátky hrad jejího otce a bude. Nedotkne se jí ani nedostatek lásky, ale fakt, že chce hrad dobýt bez ní.
Nad tímhle musela autorka opravdu dlouho přemýšlet.
s. 12, 163 ji sledoval odcházet ?
s. 41 Vždyť mě dokonce obvinila, že je žoldákem
s. 131 otázala se bojovně si zkřížila ruce na prsou
s. 157, 207 ih-ned
čárka - s. 209
s. 165 Nebyl totiž zvyklý na odmítnutí. Vlastně si nepamatoval, že by mu někdy nějaká žena řekla ne...
Jestli to nebude tím, že všechny jeho „zkušenosti“ proběhly s prostitutkami.
s. 14 ale Simon se podobným radovánkám beztak oddával jen zřídka. A když už se k tomu odhodlal, kupoval si je jako každé jiné zboží.
Po první puse nabídl hrdince, aby své milostné úsilí nasměrovala poněkud jižněji. Když (k jeho údivu) odmítla, vyvodil z toho logický závěr, že je hrdinka lesba.
Aby zjistil pravdu, vydal se k její chatrči a hned za dveřmi se na ni vrhl, a bo neprotestovala, ale spolupracovala, mohl od této hluboké myšlenky upustit.
Nakonec přišel s nabídkou sňatku, protože Bethia nechtěla mít nemanželské dítě.
Simon dobude zpátky hrad jejího otce a bude. Nedotkne se jí ani nedostatek lásky, ale fakt, že chce hrad dobýt bez ní.
Nad tímhle musela autorka opravdu dlouho přemýšlet.
s. 12, 163 ji sledoval odcházet ?
s. 41 Vždyť mě dokonce obvinila, že je žoldákem
s. 131 otázala se bojovně si zkřížila ruce na prsou
s. 157, 207 ih-ned
čárka - s. 209
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 2, 2023
This book should have been called Outlaw Bride. Nice cover though.
This was a very frustrating book to read because it had the plot of a 5 star book. The heroine was awesome: strong, smart, beautiful, loyal, brave and fiercely independent. The hero was handsome, brave, proud, brooding and protective.
Bethia's home has been taken over by a nefarious interloper. She fakes her death and becomes an outlaw in the forest with her band of loyal men to steal from this intruder and get back what is hers. She attacks Simon and his men, thinking they are mercenaries come to help the intruder. And so begins a turbulent relationship.
Unfortunately, at least 60% of the book was our H and h's inner conflict over each other plus Simon's constant musings about his brothers. There was very little about what is going on inside Bethia's home while she is in the forest aside from hearing the odd sentence about how horrible her would-be fiance was treating everyone. There was little action when the battle inside her home ensued. There was little action period, besides sex of course.
This was a very frustrating book to read because it had the plot of a 5 star book. The heroine was awesome: strong, smart, beautiful, loyal, brave and fiercely independent. The hero was handsome, brave, proud, brooding and protective.
Bethia's home has been taken over by a nefarious interloper. She fakes her death and becomes an outlaw in the forest with her band of loyal men to steal from this intruder and get back what is hers. She attacks Simon and his men, thinking they are mercenaries come to help the intruder. And so begins a turbulent relationship.
Unfortunately, at least 60% of the book was our H and h's inner conflict over each other plus Simon's constant musings about his brothers. There was very little about what is going on inside Bethia's home while she is in the forest aside from hearing the odd sentence about how horrible her would-be fiance was treating everyone. There was little action when the battle inside her home ensued. There was little action period, besides sex of course.
December 2, 2023
O terceiro volume da saga A Família De Burgh.
Simon, o guerreiro a la deus da guerra, é o personagem principal e a autora fez questão de lhe dar um par igualmente iráscivel. Bethia é a heroína que ignora convenções e luta igual homem - o que abusa da boa vontade quando sua capacidade de combate brutal é comparável à do heroi.
A autora ainda tenta alavancar a história com cenas de sexo fetichista, o que foi uma má escolha. Talvez com uma ambientação menos pautada no realismo, ambos, erotismo e caracterização tivessem funcionado.
Dispensável.
Simon, o guerreiro a la deus da guerra, é o personagem principal e a autora fez questão de lhe dar um par igualmente iráscivel. Bethia é a heroína que ignora convenções e luta igual homem - o que abusa da boa vontade quando sua capacidade de combate brutal é comparável à do heroi.
A autora ainda tenta alavancar a história com cenas de sexo fetichista, o que foi uma má escolha. Talvez com uma ambientação menos pautada no realismo, ambos, erotismo e caracterização tivessem funcionado.
Dispensável.
January 25, 2018
Kalp Hırsızı
The de Burghs Serisi 3
Deborah Simmons
Cıx beğenmedim ben
Yani ilk iki kitap öyle doyurucuyken bu kitap neydi öyle tamamen böyle bakıp kaldım
Simonun aşkını aşık oluşunu okuyoruz tüm kitap boyu. Aşk hastalığını çalışanların koyduğu teşhisi okurken çok Eğlendim. Kızımız ise orta karar birseydi ama roman doyurucu gelmedi daha farklı hayal etmiştim ama ne yapalım gelsin diğer kitap
The de Burghs Serisi 3
Deborah Simmons
Cıx beğenmedim ben
Yani ilk iki kitap öyle doyurucuyken bu kitap neydi öyle tamamen böyle bakıp kaldım
Simonun aşkını aşık oluşunu okuyoruz tüm kitap boyu. Aşk hastalığını çalışanların koyduğu teşhisi okurken çok Eğlendim. Kızımız ise orta karar birseydi ama roman doyurucu gelmedi daha farklı hayal etmiştim ama ne yapalım gelsin diğer kitap
February 3, 2018
A re~read. I have issues about in~fighting among allies specially if the threat is real and when such squabbling is between a male alpha and a female one, it is even worse. And that is what this book is mostly about. The Humor is spot~on though, so this balances my irritation about aforementioned bickering. All in all. it is still full of fun and adventure.
June 23, 2021
This movie is very addictive.
December 14, 2023
3.5 Star
February 11, 2011
Book 3 in the de Burgh series
It’s Simon’s turn to be smitten by a woman! But, not just any woman could catchy the always-on-the-move-battling de Burgh brother. A warrior woman, Bethia Burnel, who is held up in the forest, leading a band of men who remain faithful to her in order to win back what is rightfully hers, would do for Simon.
It sounds like a great premise for a book, right? I sure thought so! However, I did not enjoy this story as much as numbers 1, 2, and 3.5. I thought that both Simon and Bethia were arrogant, pig-headed, and often acted like children. They also did not communicate to each other very well in the book, and overall did not have many scenes together, which I found frustrating in a short book of less than 300 pages. The plot, in my opinion, could have had a faster pace to it as well. I also get frustrated when the h/h don’t admit their feelings until the last couple pages of the book. However, I did enjoy the ending as we got to see all the de Burgh brothers together. Robin offers to hold Baddersly for Dunstan (the Wolf of Wesex, hero in Taming the Wolf). Baddersly is a property Dunstan inherited from his wife. I am looking forward to continuing this wonderful series.
It’s Simon’s turn to be smitten by a woman! But, not just any woman could catchy the always-on-the-move-battling de Burgh brother. A warrior woman, Bethia Burnel, who is held up in the forest, leading a band of men who remain faithful to her in order to win back what is rightfully hers, would do for Simon.
It sounds like a great premise for a book, right? I sure thought so! However, I did not enjoy this story as much as numbers 1, 2, and 3.5. I thought that both Simon and Bethia were arrogant, pig-headed, and often acted like children. They also did not communicate to each other very well in the book, and overall did not have many scenes together, which I found frustrating in a short book of less than 300 pages. The plot, in my opinion, could have had a faster pace to it as well. I also get frustrated when the h/h don’t admit their feelings until the last couple pages of the book. However, I did enjoy the ending as we got to see all the de Burgh brothers together. Robin offers to hold Baddersly for Dunstan (the Wolf of Wesex, hero in Taming the Wolf). Baddersly is a property Dunstan inherited from his wife. I am looking forward to continuing this wonderful series.
December 4, 2011
Neste livro "Duelo de Poder" conhecemos a história do robusto, teimoso e arrogante Simon De Burgh e da exótica, brava, corajosa Bethia Burnel, uma mulher tão guerreira quanto Simon.
Quando Simon e os seus companheiros caem numa emboscada e percebem que a cabecilha do grupo é uma mulher, Bethia, Simon perde a cabeça. O jeito arrogante e o modo masculino que Bethia apresenta irritam-no, mas também atraem-o.
Apesar de revoltado com o comportamento de Bethia, Simon não pode negar que ela o fascina, a ponto de mal conseguir se controlar quando está perto dela. O instinto natural de Simon é protegê-la a qualquer custo, mas para Bethia ele não passa de um bronco. Mesmo assim, Simon decide se unir a ela e ajudá-la a recuperar as suas terras, derrotando o inimigo. Com uma grande capacidade atlética, e um forte carácter Bethia não irá baixar os braços enquanto não recuperar o que é seu. A seu lado terá Simon e irá descobrir o amor.
Quando Simon e os seus companheiros caem numa emboscada e percebem que a cabecilha do grupo é uma mulher, Bethia, Simon perde a cabeça. O jeito arrogante e o modo masculino que Bethia apresenta irritam-no, mas também atraem-o.
Apesar de revoltado com o comportamento de Bethia, Simon não pode negar que ela o fascina, a ponto de mal conseguir se controlar quando está perto dela. O instinto natural de Simon é protegê-la a qualquer custo, mas para Bethia ele não passa de um bronco. Mesmo assim, Simon decide se unir a ela e ajudá-la a recuperar as suas terras, derrotando o inimigo. Com uma grande capacidade atlética, e um forte carácter Bethia não irá baixar os braços enquanto não recuperar o que é seu. A seu lado terá Simon e irá descobrir o amor.
July 9, 2013
O Clã dos De Burgh 03
Coração de Guerreira.
Deborah Simmons.
H. Históricos 87.
2011.
Sem dúvida alguma, Simon é o De Burgh mais irritante. Mas, como tudo tem dois lados, ele também é o mais hilário quando está apaixonado.
E o que dizer da "moderninha" Bethia, admirável, pq é uma guerreira, literalmente, pois, viver numa época em que as mulheres são consideras meros bibelôs, que enfeitam a cama dos cavalheiros. Ela comandar arqueiros é uma verdadeira façanha.
Então, imagine esses dois cabeças dura juntos. É claro que sai faísca, além de cenas quentes e hilárias.
O mais interessante é quando os personagens se dão conta, que não tem mais nada a perder. E se libertam das convenções. E fazem o que realmente desejam. Tudo fica muito natural e certo. Mas, aí vem a culpa. Ainda bem, que nos romances sempre tem final feliz.
Recomendo!!!
Coração de Guerreira.
Deborah Simmons.
H. Históricos 87.
2011.
Sem dúvida alguma, Simon é o De Burgh mais irritante. Mas, como tudo tem dois lados, ele também é o mais hilário quando está apaixonado.
E o que dizer da "moderninha" Bethia, admirável, pq é uma guerreira, literalmente, pois, viver numa época em que as mulheres são consideras meros bibelôs, que enfeitam a cama dos cavalheiros. Ela comandar arqueiros é uma verdadeira façanha.
Então, imagine esses dois cabeças dura juntos. É claro que sai faísca, além de cenas quentes e hilárias.
O mais interessante é quando os personagens se dão conta, que não tem mais nada a perder. E se libertam das convenções. E fazem o que realmente desejam. Tudo fica muito natural e certo. Mas, aí vem a culpa. Ainda bem, que nos romances sempre tem final feliz.
Recomendo!!!
October 11, 2007
i have this in e-book format.
This is your typical alpha male historical romance. Except it had a twist. Whereas in other alpha male romance books the guy gets the girl and is slowly 'tamed' by her gentleness. And she accepts that he is all wise and knowing and agrees to be lead by him. or in some more progressive cases to subtlety lead him without him knowing it. This time the alpha male is bested again and again by his own chauvinistic ways. and int he end, i won't be spoiling this for you by saving that he gets the girl like all good romances. But with a nice twist of her not changing at all. i look fwrd to trying other books by Deborah Simmons to see if she is true to form with those.
This is your typical alpha male historical romance. Except it had a twist. Whereas in other alpha male romance books the guy gets the girl and is slowly 'tamed' by her gentleness. And she accepts that he is all wise and knowing and agrees to be lead by him. or in some more progressive cases to subtlety lead him without him knowing it. This time the alpha male is bested again and again by his own chauvinistic ways. and int he end, i won't be spoiling this for you by saving that he gets the girl like all good romances. But with a nice twist of her not changing at all. i look fwrd to trying other books by Deborah Simmons to see if she is true to form with those.
August 6, 2014
The female lead in this romance (Bethia) is patterned after Robin Hood. A different take from the normal historical romance. I just wish I had known this was part of a series when I picked this one. It was ok, but I am not going to read the rest of the series.
May 4, 2009
2.5 stars
July 22, 2009
This was a fun flipped Robinhood-esque story, one of several about the de Burgh brothers.
December 30, 2013
1,5 stars.
Simon was a bit annoying. I didn't like what he thoughts about women. D:
Whatever. Could've been better. =__=
Simon was a bit annoying. I didn't like what he thoughts about women. D:
Whatever. Could've been better. =__=
October 2, 2016
I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. Definitely a keeper. =)
September 11, 2009
4.5 stars
November 25, 2014
Really liked it!
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