A Dangerous Love: The Border Chronicles

Beatrice Small is one my favorite authors, and I literally consume her books. I've read every one she has written, and have never read one I didn't like. The Heroine Adair in this story, although English born, kind of reminds me a little bit of Skye O'Malley.

I started reading her thinking I'd hate historical romance - that was the problem....I developed a Bertrice Small addiction!!!! She is the queen of historical love/lust! Plus she actually wrote a reply to me when I sent her a "fan letter"! Can't say more than that about her!!!!

As always, Bertrice has given me just the book I was hoping for. Her Scottish adventures, which weave in characters from her other books, compel me to read the entire book before doing anything else! To the people who criticize, try writing even one book people will buy. To my favorite author, stay true to your own writing style and beloved adventures, and your true fans will always love them.

When Bertrice Small comes out with a new book, I buy it without even reading what it's about. She's the only author whose writing I have this much faith in...I've enjoyed her works for years. One of the most interesting elements I enjoyed about this book is the alternate view she presented of Richard III. He is usually one of the most maligned figures in English history, yet Ms. Small portrays him as a loving, compassionate character. I love how she weaves in the historical figures into the story line, not just in this book, but all her historical romances. If you are a fan of the Tudor period, especially Elizabeth I like I am, you may want to check out her other titles, especially the O'Malley saga. (And if you're new to Ms. Small's works and like Celtic mythology, check out my all-time favorite, "A Moment in Time"-I read the whole thing in one sitting, I couldn't put it down!) This book proved to be no exception from the rest...it swept me away from reality for a while each time I could sit down to read it and I found myself feeling like I was along for the ride with Adair. All of Bertrice Small's heroines are such strong characters, and Adair is no exception. "sigh" Now I have to wait until May 2007 for her next book....

Her mother Lady Jane Radcliff and adopted father the Earl of Stanton die during the War of the Roses so six years old Adair is raised by her biological father, King Edward IV. When she is sixteen years old her royal sire demands she wed a fourteen years old by-blow as part of a political alliance with the Tudors; she refuses, flees the court, but King Edward IV marries her to the teen Llywelyn FitzTudor anyway by proxy. Scottish raiders kill her new husband so she quickly weds her neighbor Andrew Lynbridge to avoid another royal entanglement only he dies during the latest round of royal fighting. She is branded a traitor and stripped of her title Countess Radcliff and her property. Scottish raiders abduct Adair and sell her into slavery to Lord Conal Bruce of Cleit. He purchased her to warm his bed and keep his house, but once she cleans up he realizes she is a beauty; once he tastes her spirit he realizes she is courageous. Soon they fall in love, but what is a future between a Laird and a slave? Readers will root for the intrepid outspoken Adair as she faces royal condemnation, abduction by border raiders, and deaths of loved ones and spouses but she refuses to surrender her core values and freedom for the convenience of security. Her actions bring to life late fifteenth century England during the War of the Roses and the subsequent intrigue between rival houses claiming the monarchy. Bertrice Small fans will enjoy this action-packed erotic historical romance that brings to life the transition between Plantagenet and Tudor. Harriet Klausner