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Warrior #6
The Baron's Quest
The Baron DeGuerre Had Finally Met His Match
Though famed for prowess in tourney and war, Etienne DeGuerre now found himself at odds in the Battle of the Sexes. For his opponent, Gabriella Frechette, was a woman of singular beauty…and single-minded resolve. One who had easily stormed his defenses, and laid siege to his unsuspecting heart.
Though famed for prowess in tourney and war, Etienne DeGuerre now found himself at odds in the Battle of the Sexes. For his opponent, Gabriella Frechette, was a woman of singular beauty…and single-minded resolve. One who had easily stormed his defenses, and laid siege to his unsuspecting heart.
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First published June 24, 1996
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Margaret Moore
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Award-winning author Margaret Moore actually began her career at the age of eight, when she and a friend concocted stories featuring a lovely, spirited damsel and a handsome, misunderstood thief nicknamed "The Red Sheik."
Unknowingly pursuing her destiny, Margaret graduated with distinction from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. During that time, she also became a Leading Wren with the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve, where she learned to use a variety of weapons and had the weepy experience of being tear-gassed.
In addition to being a wife and mother of two, she's also been an award-winning public speaker, synchronized swimmer, an archer, and studied fencing and ballroom dancing.
Margaret sold her first historical romance and the premiere book of her Warrior series, A WARRIOR'S HEART, to Harlequin Historicals® in 1991. Since that time, she's written over 25 historical romance novels and novellas. She has also written for Avon Books, as well as a young adult historical romance for HarperCollins Childrens Books. She now writes for Harlequin's new single title imprint, HQN.
Her books have been published in France, Italy, Germany, Great Britain, Australia, Belgium, Switzerland, Brazil, Korea, Japan, Sweden, the Netherlands, Russia, Poland and India.
Award-winning author Margaret Moore actually began her career at the age of eight, when she and a friend concocted stories featuring a lovely, spirited damsel and a handsome, misunderstood thief nicknamed "The Red Sheik."
Unknowingly pursuing her destiny, Margaret graduated with distinction from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. During that time, she also became a Leading Wren with the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve, where she learned to use a variety of weapons and had the weepy experience of being tear-gassed.
In addition to being a wife and mother of two, she's also been an award-winning public speaker, synchronized swimmer, an archer, and studied fencing and ballroom dancing.
Margaret sold her first historical romance and the premiere book of her Warrior series, A WARRIOR'S HEART, to Harlequin Historicals® in 1991. Since that time, she's written over 25 historical romance novels and novellas. She has also written for Avon Books, as well as a young adult historical romance for HarperCollins Childrens Books. She now writes for Harlequin's new single title imprint, HQN.
Her books have been published in France, Italy, Germany, Great Britain, Australia, Belgium, Switzerland, Brazil, Korea, Japan, Sweden, the Netherlands, Russia, Poland and India.
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March 16, 2025
Thanks to Janie of Romance Book Lovers group
who recommended this. 2 rom couples. The MCs
had 2 love scenes. Gave this medieval 4 stars.
Finished this on 03/12/25. Lady Gabriella's sire
an earl had died. Her brother Bryce quarreled
w/ sire 2 years ago & left. Where was bro?
Warrior Etienne De Guerre was awarded the earl's
castle by the King. This was his 10th holding. To
Lady G, it felt like an invasion. Etienne, some of
his men & his beautiful mistress Josephine,
claimed her castle/ home.
Etienne offered her a purse stuffed w/ coins, to leave.
She declined. Next he required her to wash his long
tunic in the river. Next she was named Josephine's
(hereafter Josie) maid. The hero wanted Lady G. to
work as maid, to work off her father's debt.
Lady G. defended her late sire's decisions, until, with
time, she realized her father had been too lenient
w/ tenants (low rents) & poachers. Sire had been a
spendthrift and his accounts were in the red.
The hero and Josie respected each other, but they
felt no romantic love for ea. other. Josie befriended
another man & this grew into love.
The love story. The hero had a yearning for Lady G.
but did not know how to act or put this into words.
He had been feared as a warrior, widowed twice (but
not close to either woman) & lonely but resigned
to his single status. They had 2 love scenes, 1 in the
chapel! He knew how to smile AEB his wedding day!
who recommended this. 2 rom couples. The MCs
had 2 love scenes. Gave this medieval 4 stars.
Finished this on 03/12/25. Lady Gabriella's sire
an earl had died. Her brother Bryce quarreled
w/ sire 2 years ago & left. Where was bro?
Warrior Etienne De Guerre was awarded the earl's
castle by the King. This was his 10th holding. To
Lady G, it felt like an invasion. Etienne, some of
his men & his beautiful mistress Josephine,
claimed her castle/ home.
Etienne offered her a purse stuffed w/ coins, to leave.
She declined. Next he required her to wash his long
tunic in the river. Next she was named Josephine's
(hereafter Josie) maid. The hero wanted Lady G. to
work as maid, to work off her father's debt.
Lady G. defended her late sire's decisions, until, with
time, she realized her father had been too lenient
w/ tenants (low rents) & poachers. Sire had been a
spendthrift and his accounts were in the red.
The hero and Josie respected each other, but they
felt no romantic love for ea. other. Josie befriended
another man & this grew into love.
The love story. The hero had a yearning for Lady G.
but did not know how to act or put this into words.
He had been feared as a warrior, widowed twice (but
not close to either woman) & lonely but resigned
to his single status. They had 2 love scenes, 1 in the
chapel! He knew how to smile AEB his wedding day!
July 7, 2024
Oh yah I finished this book last night. My first harlequin romance let alone historical. Hehe. Got it at a garage sale for .25 cents… pretty funny and cute :)) it’s got the whole hurt you trope but w minute spice
February 26, 2014
what a delightful read ! i was captivated from the start. it's definitely ur book if u like cinderella kinda stories. the book cud have been more than a 3 star. what i did not like was dat etienne was committed 2 another woman throughout the book n had regular sex wid her. she was not his mistress but more his concubine. they slept in the same bed every night. yet he had the hots 4 gabriella. i dunno what 2 make out of dat type hero. i also think they shud have had sex sooner, maybe a forced seduction. i'm not saying i like rape but it's unbelievable etienne controlled his lust, especially in medieval times. i thought the book was more focused on gabriella converted into a maid, it wud have been more passionate if etienne cud not control himself where she was concerned.
October 17, 2016
Um livro morno, cujo personagens não me atraíram muito. No início até arrancou alguns risos, mas depois caiu na monotonia. E ponto negativo foi a demora para engatar o romance entre eles...
Para mim faltou um envolvimento maior, e me deixou em expectativa que algo acontecesse...
Para mim faltou um envolvimento maior, e me deixou em expectativa que algo acontecesse...
March 29, 2025
Very bland and straight forward. It evokes no emotion and then the issues was solved in a paragraph and didn’t match the progression of Etienne and Gabriella’s relationship. The last 20% you can skim because it was simple straight forward but didn’t match Etienne’s personality AT ALL. I fished it so I gave it three stars but it’s not a book I’d repeat.
It’s started off good and I thought it was going to be a good story but at the end it was a let down.
It’s started off good and I thought it was going to be a good story but at the end it was a let down.
October 31, 2025
libro carino, è un po' lento e le descrizioni pesanti, e fino a circa metà libro noioso, poi migliora un pochino, la punteggiatura fa pena.
l' ambientazione è carina, la storia non è male ma potrebbe essere migliorata soprattutto all' inizio.
un altro punto a sfavore (però questo perché ho preso il libro usato), è che aveva la spina del livello è sfasciata.
per il prezzo però non male (considerando che costa 3 euro).
non lo consiglio però perché fa comunque un po' pena come libro
l' ambientazione è carina, la storia non è male ma potrebbe essere migliorata soprattutto all' inizio.
un altro punto a sfavore (però questo perché ho preso il libro usato), è che aveva la spina del livello è sfasciata.
per il prezzo però non male (considerando che costa 3 euro).
non lo consiglio però perché fa comunque un po' pena come libro
September 14, 2025
Baron Etienne DeGuerre has been given a castle and land that once belonged to the Earl Frechette. When he arrived at the castle, the son of the Earl was missing, and only the daughter, Gabriella, was there to meet him. Now, he found himself in the battle of the sexes, as Gabriella was a beautiful woman with a single-minded resolve. I enjoyed the story.
December 5, 2017
privo di brio, noiosissimo. abbandonato a pag.74
September 9, 2010
simplistic
September 25, 2011
I've re-read this one a few times. I'm a sucker for a cinderella-ish/alpha male story.
June 9, 2012
Una lectura bien lograda, ligera y entretenida
June 12, 2013
A little slow in spots but a nice quick read from a long time medieval romance author.
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