The Lion's Bride

by Connie Mason

Book Overview

After saving William the Conqueror's life on the battlefield, Lord Lyon of Normandy cannot help falling in love with the new bride chosen by his king for him, Ariana of Cragmere, who considers the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0843938846
• ISBN13: 9780843938845
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Leisure Books
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

This book sizzles!

The year is 1067 and William the Conqueror is the new King of England. Along the borderlands of Northumbria, Ariana of Cragmere grieves at the news of her father and three brothers' death at the Battle of Hastings. At the age of fourteen and with merely a handful of knights left to protect her, she awaits her fate at the hands of the Norman invaders. Lyon of Normandy is a staunch defender of the Norman King. A landless knight, he is a fierce and hardened warrior who bears the taint of his bastardy. Having saved William's life before, he finds himself rewarded greatly as the new Lord of Cragmere. But he also reluctantly finds himself with a new bride in the form of Lady Ariana. When Lyon meets Ariana for the first time, he is surprised to find that his bride to be has not even ripened into womanhood. Yet he sees the promise of great beauty in the years to come and finds himself looking forward to that day. In the meantime, he leaves her under the care of the nuns at St. Claire Abbey hoping to tame her, which only added to Ariana's hate and fury. Five years later and the King orders Lyon to finally take his place as Lord of Cragmere and fetch Ariana from the abbey. And so he goes and is surprised to find that his child bride's fiery disposition hasn't been subdued and her hate much worse. But was she a sight to behold! Lyon finds himself desiring her like he had no other woman. Ariana on the other hand is deeply unsettled by his effect on her but still vows to never surrender to this Norman knight. THE LION'S BRIDE is a novel about two born enemies brought together by the manipulation of an ambitious king. It is a wonderfully told novel oozing with sensuality and passion. The way the story unfolds is such a good read. The way this fierce knight helplessly falls for the sharp-tongued vixen, loving her against all logic to the point that she becomes indispensable to him is so exciting to read. And when he sacrifice his pride and honor and denounce his king for her, it made my heart melt. This is a sizzling story that is guaranteed to keep you glued. I look forward to reading more of Connie Mason's books.

Connie Mason comes through again!

Another thoroughly entertaining Connie Mason book. Her romancenovels are almost always top notch. Lion and Ariana are strong andproud, and Connie Mason makes you really want to root for them to work out their problems and live happily ever after. There are certain traits that are consistent with all Connie Mason books. She always writes great sex scenes (and plenty of them!), and raise your hand if you've ever read the phrase "steel encased in velvet" when describing the hero's ( ).You won't be disappointed with this book - it's a keeper! END

A Beautiful Novel!

Connie Mason is by far, my favorite romance author. I have read "The Lion's Bride" about ten times now! It's a great story and the characters are to die for! You fall in love with Ariana and Lyon. The power, love and passion is just amazing and well told! Connie Mason is not only a fantastic author, but a person who appreciates her fans. I have written to her many times and I always receive a response, book marks and even hand signed book plates for my novels. Her books are excellent and worth your reading time! A+++

Awesome!

I just finished The Lion's Bride. I loved it so much that I could not put it down, read it in a day. This book touched my heart in a way that most books don't. Lyon was so tortured because of his love for Ariana that it made my heart physically ache. I really enjoy Ms. Mason's books and I am looking forward to the release of her new book "Pirate".

this book is beyond words

I love this book beyond words this book is a 100 to me. This book inspired me to look into all of Connie Mason's romance novels.I hope she makes a triology on the other characters such as Eric and Zabrina those two would make a dynomite romance novel. Keep up the good work Connie Mason. Your now on my top ten romance of aurthor's to look for when I want to curl up for a good sassy, laugh and sometimes cry novel.(terry beck miami)