The Black Lyon by Jude Deveraux

 

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I had the pleasure of reading this book again during my recent Princess cruise. 

Book Description

A Classic Love Story of a Fearless Lord and the Woman Who Tamed Him

Darkly handsome and rich beyond imagining, the bold English conqueror was called “the Black Lyon” for his lionlike ferocity. He had no match among enemies, or women . . . until he met Lyonene, the green-eyed beauty whose fiery spirit equaled his own.

Through a whirlwind romance and stormy marriage, she endured every peril to be by his side until vicious lies and jealousy drove her into danger. Now only the fierce Black Lyon can save her—for he alone has the courage to destroy the ruthless plot threatening to shatter the bond of love the Lyon and his lady vowed would never be broken

About Jude Deveraux

Jude Deveraux is the author of historical and contemporary women's fiction featuring women of strong character and gorgeous, exciting men. Jude has had more than thirty books on the New York Times bestsellers list, 60 million copies in print, and has been translated into 18 languages. When she's not writing, she enjoys reading murder mysteries, working in her garden, and in boxing class she likes to show much younger males that she can throw a mean right cross.

My Thoughts

Jude was one of the first authors I read as a teenager. This was a book I read as a teenager when I got hooked on her writing. some 40+ years later it still holds up.

This is the perfect example of a hero being stupid and letting his jealousy ruin something beautiful.

Ranulf is handsome, strong, and fierce it is how he has earned the name Black Lyon. He hasn't allowed anyone near him or his heart since he was a young boy and got his heart broken. Til he meets Lynette and an equally fierce lioness.

They embark on a whirlwind romance that leads to marriage but lies and jealousy soon tear them apart which leads Lynette in danger. Lynette is a strong heroine in this book she holds her own against Ranulf who roars against her because of his own demons and insecurities.

These two characters are perfect for each other because they are both strong-willed people who don't back down and who will fight for what they want. Jude has a brilliant way of bringing characters to life that you want to root for. Her writing is captivating so much so that you want to return to the story time and again.

I would say this is my favorite book by Jude but that would be hard it would be like trying to pick your favorite child. I will say Jude has once again made me want to return to this story.

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