Gypsy Lord

I loved this book. I have read many romance novels and this is one of the best I have ever read. Dominic was a perfect tortured hero - tall, dark, handsome, with a troubled past. I liked it that he didn't just wake up one morning and decide that his reasons for not wanting an heir were pointless, but had to work things out, think about them and slowly let them go. It is just so much more realistic. Besides, no matter what he did, he was never cruel, stubborn or annoying - well, except for the time when he told Catherine that he is going to bed a tavern wench - but he came back soon and apologized, and that was actually my favorite part of the book. Catherine was a wonderful heroine. She was determined, but not stubborn or arrogant. She fought for what she wanted. I loved her! I liked it that there were no `big misunderstandings' - I hate stories where everything could be resolved if the main characters simply got together and talked a bit. And I also liked it that they knew each other for some time before falling in love or anything. And I liked it that they could actually resist making love for some time - there are too many books where the heroes simply can't stop themselves or think at all when they share a simple kiss. All in all, this is a wonderful book and I recommend it with all my heart! This is the first book by Kat Martin I have read and it is certainly not the last! I can't wait to read some more of her books and I hope they will be as good as this one.

I began reading romance novels almost two years ago. I have always been a voracious reader and shunned romance writing - assuming it would be all formula and no real story. Gypsy Lord was one of the first romance books I read and it greatly influenced my decision to begin reading romance novels seriously. Since then, I have discovered a wonderful array of excellent romance writers and have enjoyed this genre tremendously. Recently I picked up Gypsy Lord again to see if it still seemed that same rich and sexy story I recalled. I was not disappointed. It was as great on this second read as I had remembered it. Dominic Edgemont, the Marquess of Gravenwold, is half English and half gypsy. His mother had raised him in the gypsy camps of France until his noble English father claimed him at the age of eleven. Since that time, most of Dominic's life had been spent at his father's English estate or in English schools. Dominic hated this new English existence and hated his father for deserting his mother. Although Dominic was still allowed to see his mother, the visits were infrequent and short. Gradually he had come to accept the English way of life. Although he was his father's bastard, Dominic was his heir to a vast fortune and estate. He is considered a dark, intriguing man among London society. It is rumored that he may have some gypsy heritage but he is still considered a most desirable man. Dominic rarely attends functions of the ton but is always a source of great speculation when he does. The ladies, always hoping to get a look at the mysterious, handsome man, wished Dominic would honor them with his attention. Dominic, however, seldom noticed any lady and remained an enigmatic and fascinating personage. Catherine Barrington, Countess of Arondale, is a young noble woman entrenched in the social activities of the London ton. She is one of the wealthiest heiresses in England and knows she must marry and produce an heir. However, she is not very interested in marriage. Of course, Catherine is highly sought after in the marriage market. One night at a social event, she hears of the mysterious nobleman with the rumored gypsy heritage, and tries in vain to get a glimpse of him. He is much the talk among the ladies and Catherine wishes she could meet him. Within a few days of this party, Catherine is kidnapped, sold as a slave, and is taken to France. She lives a cruel life, beaten and abused, and is eventually sold to a gypsy. Dominic, now twenty-eight years old, is spending several months with his mother's gypsy caravan in France. Since reaching adulthood, Dominic had chosen to spend these months each year with the gypsies of his childhood. Now maturity was forcing Dominic to accept his dual heritage and leave one behind. Although he loved the gypsy life, he knew he must now live in England year round. His father was close to death and he knew his responsibilities would require much of his time. Dominic hears a woman being beaten one night and runs to

This is a very entertaining and moving tale of how badly love can go wrong, and how quickly love can make it all right again. I truly loved this novel. Catherine and Dominic are both head strong, stubborn, but also very passionate and very much in love. It takes a very long time for the both of them to realize just how much they love each other, and because of their stubborn pride, and they constant misunderstandings their love almost doesn't come into being. They both fight to keep their current lives under the control they feel they need, and struggle to stay apart from each other as if they know that in some way a life together would bring an end to all that they had promised themselves. I found myself wantnig the best for both characters and scolding them for being so stubborn, but with that in mind I can never doubt Ms. Martin's ability to make a character true and believable. This was a book that kept me reading hour after hour and wanting to know what would happen next. I enjoyed it throughly, and would recommend it to everyone.

Dominic and Catherine heat up this book with sparks, adventure and such passion I could not stop reading it until I finished. I loved the fact Rayne had a little part in this book from "Sweet Vengeance" although I read his story before this one. If you're looking for a hero and heroine who make you laugh and impress you with their love. Then here it is! I highly recommend all of Kat Martin's books!

I read this book in one day. I couldn't put it down. You never knew where it was going. It was great, I went out bought Sweet Vengeance the very next day.