Lord of my Heart

I absolutely loved the story of a Norman/Saxon stuggling with two worlds. I was intrigued from the first to the last page. Was he on the side of the Saxon's or the Norman's? I won't give anything away but the story kept me entralled until the last page. JB brought the time period to life and I could imagine events (especially with Queen Matilda) happening exactly as she laid them out.

This story, set in 1060s England is a seamless blend of romance, history, and passion. Normandy has invaded the English and the land is in turmoil. Aimery de Gaillard, half English and half Norman, help aid the English peasants under the thumb of Norman overlords and becomes known as "Golden Hart". He's distinguishable by markings on his hand, though he tries desperately to disguise himself at all times. He comes upon Madeleine de la Haute Vironge in the woods. She was caught looking upon him as he bathed and he seeks to teach her a lesson. Speaking English he tells her what he would do to her, though she doesn't understand a word. This first meeting lays the foundation of their very passionate, sensual relationship. When the King decides to give Madeline a choice of 3 men she may choose to marry and Aimery is one of them she finds once again she is drawn to him. Though this time not as Golden Hart, but as the King's favored choice. Aimery warns her not to choose him, because to do so would expose him as Golden Hart and a traitor of the crown. For circumstances I will not reveal in this review, she does choose him and they marry much to the delight of the reader. It doesn't end there so hold onto your seats! This story is a masterpiece. Not only is it set in one of my favorite time periods, the dark and turbulent early 1060s, but it is does not hold back. Jo Beverly serves up a heavy weight punch and this book is a classic.

This is another of Jo Beverley's earlier novels written with just the right amount of sensual delight to heighten a romance lovers interest. The period is quite early (1068) with the Norman conquest of England and William as the King.Madeline de la Haute Vironge given a choice to wed one of three choices of King William. But the choice is and is not easy even if the handsome Aimery de Gaillard were not her hearts desire. She has every reason to fear him and he has reason to hate her. Or so one would think.. Oh, were it not for the authors pen to write such misunderstandings between two people so destined to be together.Another beautiful story one has come to expect from the pen of Jo Beverley. Try to find a copy and read it.