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The Overlord's Bride Paperback – Jan. 1 2001

by Margaret Moore (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 113 ratings
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Lady Elizabeth Perronet is given a choice: stay in the convent for the rest of her life enduring misery and deprivation at the hands of a woman who abhors her, or take her wayward cousin's place and marry the infamous Lord Kirkheathe. Elizabeth has never had an easier decision to make in her life, and not even the first meeting with the intimidating, silent nobleman can dissuade her from her chosen course.

Marrying for money and to produce an heir, Lord Kirkheathe trusts no one, and no woman most of all -- until Elizabeth Perronet forces her way into his lonely life, rekindling the embers of emotions he thought forever torn from his heart.

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  1. Book 5 of 6
    The Warrior
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Harlequin
  4. Publication date
    Jan. 1 2001
  5. Dimensions
    10.8 x 1.91 x 16.51 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0373291590
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0373291595
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harlequin (Jan. 1 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0373291590
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0373291595
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 159 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.8 x 1.91 x 16.51 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 113 ratings

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Margaret Moore

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USA Today bestselling 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. A confirmed "bookworm" (as noted on her report card in Grade Two), she graduated with distinction from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature.

Margaret has written over 40 historical romance novels and novellas, as well as a young adult historical romance. Her characters have included Vikings, Saxon warriors, Norman lords and ladies, knights, peasants, barons, dukes, attorneys, a naturalist, and handsome, misunderstood thieves. Although many of Margaret's books are published in a series such as the Warrior Series, she writes each book to "stand alone."

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Ladybug
5.0 out of 5 stars a classic
Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2023
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The book arrived on time and was in very good condition, it was like a new book. I've read this story many years ago and I've loved it since. I wanted to add it to my collection, that's why i ordered it. No regrets. Highly recommend it!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Important délais de livraison mais très bon prix
Reviewed in Canada on December 21, 2020
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Ce livre devait m'être livré durant la dernière semaine de novembre mais
je l'ai reçu aujourd'hui. Excellente qualité pour le prix.
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Matante7
5.0 out of 5 stars Beauty and the Beast with a twist
Reviewed in Canada on June 7, 2019
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I love this story. A no-nonsence woman takes her chance to escape a life of servitude and agrees to marry a reclusive knight who has a mistrust of women and the scars to validate his position. But his lovely new bride proves to be a different kind of female and burrows her way into his hardened heart. A beautiful love story.
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anonymous
4.0 out of 5 stars a short review
Reviewed in Canada on September 2, 2008
This was a book I enjoyed. Enough romance and adventure for a good summertime read.
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ubee
5.0 out of 5 stars Sooo romantisch
Reviewed in Germany on October 3, 2018
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Kurzweilig, kein Tiefgang. Historisch romantisch eben.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Definite Reread **SPOILER ALERT**
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2015
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Wow! This little treasure bowled me over. I loved the story from start to finish. The is the first Margaret Moore novel that I've ever read, and based on my experience with this book, it certainly wont be my last! First off, the book is very well written and the characters are all amazingly drawn. Elizabeth is a wonderful heroine. She's a bundle of energy; lively, bubbly, chatty, sweet, loving, and generous to a fault. Having endured a thirteen years in a convent overseen by a cruel, selfish Abbess, Elizabeth is more than happy to comply with her uncle's command that she marry a man she's never met. Elizabeth would rather wed a stranger than have to go back to the convent. Her only worry while en route to the hero's keep is whether or not he will agree to accept her plain self as a replacement bride for her beautiful cousin, Genevieve. Genevieve was Raymond's promised bride, but in an effort to escape the arranged marriage she ended up ruining herself with a Welshman who she married. Genevieve's story precedes this one and can be read in  The Welshman's Bride (The Warrior Series) . I have not read that book as yet, but that in no way impeded my enjoyment in this book.

When Elizabeth first meets Raymond she is so adorable in her desperation to get him to accept her as a wife that she makes promises that the little darling can't possibly keep; promises to be humble, biddable, and quiet--this last is particularly difficult for Elizabeth! LOL Raymond is the quintessential tortured hero. He was married before to a woman he loved, and who seemed to love him in return, that is until the night she tried to kill him and Raymond ended up killing her instead. As a result of the attack by his wife, Raymond is left with a ruined voice; he speaks very low in a harsh rasp. Needless to say, the incident left Raymond with scars, both emotional and physical, and he no longer trust any woman. His sole purpose for remarrying is practicality--he needs the alliance marriage to Elizabeth will bring, and he needs an heir. Raymond has no intention of ever feeling anything towards Elizabeth except "a certain tolerance"; she is a means to an end and nothing more. However, almost immediately upon her arrival Elizabeth begins to wreak havoc in Raymond's life. LOL Very shortly after they marry the two fall deeply in love.

The romance between Elizabeth and Raymond is very sweet and very touching. To add some intrigue to the plot is the enmity between Raymond and his former brother-in-law, who is determined to wreak revenge against Raymond for the death of his sister. The story spans a period of about a year and does skip ahead a period of months a couple of times. As for sexual content, there are a couple of love scenes, but they are minimally described. Furthermore, no crude language is used in the story. This is an amazing book. I loved it and highly recommend it. Happy reading!
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5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2015
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My favorite of all Moore books. I love Elizabeth from the start, she is smart ,good and loyal. She is strong but feminine and her relationship wit Raymond is wery sweet. They both suffer from the hands of others befor they meet and tankfully they find happines. I've read it in one go and can't put it dawn. Very sweet.
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LeFleur
4.0 out of 5 stars Clever heroine
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2018
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The heroine was the star of this story. Funny and clever. The story moved along at a nice pace. The hero was very likable also but it was really great having a heroine where the hero really took note of her wit. The usual tropes were bypassed thank goodness.
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Glen56
5.0 out of 5 stars Margaret Moore at her best
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2014
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Love this book, had it in paperback so glad it has come on Kindle.
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