My Lord Jack

by Hope C. Tarr

Book Overview

Left nearly destitute by the French Revolution, former courtesan Claudia Valemont is forced to steal to survive. When she is caught, it's her own hangman who comes to her rescue-a mysterious savior who just might heal her wounded heart. A book to feast upon. Jack is one of the most unique-and intriguing-heroes in romance. He will most certainly steal your heart. (Patricia Potter)

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0515133396
• ISBN13: 9780515133394
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Jove Books
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

My Lord Jack

Hope Tarr brings to life and has you falling in love with the most unlikely hero and heroine in this electryfying yet enchanting story. MY LORD JACK draws you in and takes you on an unending, thrilling and sensual journey. You won't want to put this highly recommended book down.

A fantastically unique historical romance!

Claudia Valemont barely escaped from France with her life. The revolution in France has taken the lives of her mother and her protector Phillipe du Marmac. Claudia has nowhere else to turn but to the man who is her father, even though he doesn't know of her existence. But on her way to find her father, Claudia is caught trying to steal a horse. Theft is punishable by death, but Jack Campbell, the executioner, saves her life. Jack doesn't really know why he steps forward for Claudia, especially since she is remanded into his custody for six months. She makes him feel things he has never let himself feel and although he has made a vow to himself to remain a virgin, she tempts him. Claudia is not happy to be living with an executioner. She had seen horrible things in France, and she has to learn that Jack is not a bad person just because of his job. Jack and Claudia both have a history they have to learn to accept and move past before they can fully allow their feelings for each other to be seen. But their love isn't just being hampered by their own histories and secrets. Outside forces are just as determined to keep them apart, even through deadly means.Hope Tarr has created one of the most unique romance stories today with her story of the executioner and the former French courtesan. As crazy as it sounds, this story works. Hope Tarr's writing style is reminiscent of Diana Gabaldon's. Even though I usually don't like characters with heavy accents I had no trouble with Ms. Tarr's use of the Scottish dialect. I could hear Jack's beautiful Scottish brogue in my head as I read the words on the page. I found myself completely enthralled to the point that I didn't realize that it was the middle of the night before I finished the book. This is a one-sit read and I for one cannot wait to read many more Hope Tarr books. MY LORD JACK goes high on my list of recommended reads for this year.

Another Scorching Read by Hope Tarr

MY LORD JACK is a delightful story of a saucy French aristocrat and a sexy Scottish hangman. Their witty banter and the undercurrent of electricity between the couple keep you turning pages far too late into the night. I loved it! Like Diana Gabaldon, Hope brings to life a gorgeous red-headed hero that makes the reader want to go back into the past and search for her own "Jack." Why is it that most romance authors don't create heroes with red hair? They are incredibly sexy! (Did you see the gorgeous guy on the cover?) If you like Scottish romances, you've got to read this book! I can hardly wait for Hope's next book, TEMPTING.

My Lord Jack by Hope Tarr

Setting: Small town of Selkirk on the Scottish Border in 1793Ms. Tarr has your undivided attention from the moment you turn the first page until the last with MY LORD JACK. I could not stop reading if my life depended on it. It's a tale full of deep emotion that blows through your like a gale force as you encounter Jack Campbell, a man who has held himself in check for years after dealing with his mother's murder. Claudia Valemont has escaped from France and execution and fled to Scotland to find her father the Earl of Aberdaire who resides near Edinburgh. While traveling her coach breaks down in Selkirk and she finds herself in trouble in the tavern after getting unwanted attention from Jack's jealous and vicious half brother Callum. Jack helps her get a room but Claudia only has one thought in her head and that is to get to her father as soon as possible and she is caught trying to steal a horse which lands her in the goal sentenced to hang. However, it is Jack who comes to her rescue and she becomes his indentured servant for six months time. What happens to these two people from different worlds is simply amazing and heart wrenching. Jack's and Claudia's worlds are turned upside down as they discover new truths about one another, and as time goes by it goes from friendship, to trust and finally love. Of course, Callum won't let anything rest between he and Jack and he is out of get Jack anyway he can. Once Callum knows Jack wants Claudia he becomes even more devious and evil. If Claudia reaches her father will things be better or worse? Don't miss finding out what happens as it is a shocker!MY LORD JACK is a must read that I feel will touch your heart in so many ways. It is a tale fraught with danger, suspense, intrigue, and vile jealously, forgiveness, and a grand passion the likes of heavenly bliss. It is well written and flows along like the fast moving burn of passion. There are so many Technicolor pictures that flash through your mind as Jack describes the way he feels about Claudia and it is truly beautiful. I loved this book, and I'm dying to know if there will be more adventures for this lively couple. Hope Tarr's storytelling talent sparkles and shines like a diamond on a bed of black velvet with the telling of MY LORD JACK, an exceptional tale of an extraordinary man and the woman he falls in love with. Don't miss it!

Hangman hero? Crazy, but it works!

Hope Tarr has done the impossible, and created a sympathetic, very sexy hero who also happens to be a hangman. If that's not wild enough, he's also a virgin, and a vegetarian...and he can't stay away from the heroine, who has just escaped the French Revolution and has an understandable aversion to executioners. I don't think I've ever read a book with such a creative hero and set-up and Tarr really makes it work, with lively dialogue, great action, and lots of passion and sexual tension. This is a great follow-up to her wonderful first book, A Rogue's Pleasure. Can't wait for her next one...