Saxon Lady

Conqueror #2

by Margo Maguire

Drawn to her avowed enemy
Baron Mathieu Fitz Autier expected some resistance when he staked his claim to the Saxon land he'd won in battle. But he never imagined that the former lady of the manor would have the courage to fight back—with an arrow aimed at his head!
Lady Aelia saw her world slipping away as the Normans took control of her beloved home. Worse, she was drawn to Fitz Autier—her avowed enemy. She would not give in to the passion she sensed in this fierce warrior: not when he was honor-bound to deliver her to a Norman king. The journey ahead was sure to test them both beyond reckoning.

Genres: Historical Romance, Medieval, Romance, Historical, Harlequin, Enemies To Lovers, British Literature

304 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published April 1, 2006

About the author

As a nice, sane break from the drama and fast pace of working as a registered nurse in an intensive care unit, Margo Maguire returned to college to study history, and fell in love. Writing about the historical characters she encountered in her classes was a good way to unwind from a crazy day in the unit. She soon started creating her own fictional characters and putting them into historical settings.

Margo is the author of twenty historical romance novels. Her books have been published in numerous languages, and have even come out in Japan as manga—animated books. She is the mother of three grown children and lives with her scientist husband in southern Michigan.

Reviews

[MisskTarsis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Todos tiemblan ante su nombre. Sus hazañas en la guerra lo preceden a dónde quiera que va. Mathieu Fitz Autier tiene un nuevo objetivo en su vista y es conquistar ese castillo inglés para sí mismo. Sus órdenes son claras, tomar el castillo y llevar a los herederos a Londres frente al rey para ser ejecutados. Nadie duda de su victoria, es nombrado barón incluso antes de su partida, él no esperaba que tras las murallas del castillo, encontrara a su alma gemela. Lady Aelia defiende hasta con las uñas las propiedades que eran de su padre fallecido y ahora pertenecían a su hermano, no más que un crío impulsivo de 10 años por el cual, ambos terminan en las manos del enemigo.

Un enemigo que muy lejos de ser un bárbaro violador es un bastardo que no quiere cometer los errores de su padre. Que sólo quiere tener lo que por derecho le pertenece y la mano de un bella mujer normanda de la realeza. Pero todo cambia después de haber probado los labios enemigos.

Me encanta de esta historia ambos personajes, porque él le tiene más paciencia de la que esperaba, pero no duda en castigarle o ponerla en su lugar. Incluso la intervención del pequeño hermano resulta muy buena en la trama, son personajes profundos y fuertes y me encanta como está escrito, todo descrito detallada y pausadamente.

Buena historia. :D

[V SB · Rating 1 out of 5]

I really really wanted to like this book as I am a huge fan of Medieval romance particularly if the hero is all alpha and a superb warrior. But with this, the hero was excellent in my book but I just couldn't like the heroine - she irritated me from start to finish... for me, she destroyed this story... ugghh!

[Kathy Sue Stumpf · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book, but not as well as the other two in this series. I will read the complete series again though. It's one that I will be keeping long term on my shelves. I definitely recommend this complete series.

[Paola Garcia · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5/5

[Ariane Palmas · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best of the genre!

Aelia, a Saxon lady, and her Norman conqueror Mathieu Futz Autier love story is full of twist and emotion. Highly recommended!

[Trudy Miner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Baron Mathieu Fitz Autier was sent by William the Conqueror to take Ingelwald from the Saxons who controlled it. Not realizing that Wallis who was lord there, had been killed in battle by previous attempts to take the castle, the baron was surprised when he found out it was defended by his daughter and her young, headstrong brother. After Lady Aelia attempts to kill him with her arrow and her brother came after him, he had no choice but to take them with him on his way back to the king. Her mother had told Aelia that when she met her soul mate the earth would tremble and she would feel an incredible shiver pass through her. This couldn't possibly be meant for her enemy now, could it? As for the Baron, he felt it too but he was promised to another who would bring him wealth and status! As they traveled the length of the country and met with many misadventures, would they be able to overcome their obstacles?

I really loved the story. The way to true love is never easy and the Baron's and Lady Aelia's certainly wasn't.

[I_love_a_happily_ever_after · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my 3rd Margo Maguire book, and I think I am reading them out of order. :) I did like it very much, it was darker than the other two I read, and I liked how she incorporated the very dangerous political situation England found itself at the time of the story. The heroine was strong and admirable. It took me a little longer to get attached to the hero, but I did eventually like him. The story was fast paced, and the conflict was resolved quite easily. It was enjoyable to read.

[Rachael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Strong leads, feisty natures, vulnerability... Good book, glad I read it :) love steamy historicals packed with battle scenes and passion, this story doesn't disappoint. However, I would have loved to of been able to remove the the word 'round out of the book, its constant use really annoyed me lol aside from that its not the best or worst, its worth the read though!

[Carolyn Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love is Victorious

When the Normans storm the castle of a Saxon, no one expects the outcome. Both the conquered and the conqueror must change their plans. Neither expects an instant attraction. Love must overcome many hurdles before succeeding in bringing the hero and heroine together.

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

I truly enjoyed the Saxon Lady. The blossoming relationship between the two main characters was really good. Her brother was a character. I look forward to the next story.

[Martha]

This was a really bad one which was a surprice since a have already read Otter Books from this Autor and they werde quite ok...i cannot recommend it all