The Deed

This has to be one of the funniest books I have read in a long time. Lynsay Sands has managed to create an original plot, endearing hero and heroine, and good secondary characters. This is the story that got me hooked on this author. I won't go into the plot because it has already been explained. I will just say that if you want a good laugh, pick up this book.

Lynsay Sands is a relatively new author but she is the type of author who will be around for many years to come! A while back I was in the mood for a really funny medieval book... two were recommended to me - Love at First Sight by Sandra Lee and The Deed by Lynsay Sands. Both books are fabulous but I must admit that The Deed has something extra special. The author has a way of involving you in the story that will surprise you and captivate you. She is absolutely wonderful and she is already an "autobuy" for me!The thing that I remember the most about The Deed (I read it quite a while ago) was I felt as though I was running a marathon. My heart was pumping, my mind was racing and I couldn't catch my breath (because I was laughing so hard) - and this was all in the first chapter! The story is about Lady Emmaline Eberhart's desire to have her husband commit the "deed" and yes I am talking about SEX! She even pleads with the King to force him to do his "duty" to her. Unfortunately her husband dies and she is ordered to remarry. If her new husband does not perform the "deed" quickly she will lose her inheritance to her late husband's cousin... this particular scene is priceless and if you choose not to read this book at least read the first two chapters. I promise you that you will be rolling on the floor laughing!Lady Emmaline Eberhart is determined not to remain an innocent and trust me "innocent" is too strong a word for her. She has beauty and grace and at times she semms a bit silly but you can't help to love her (probably because of her talent for making you laugh... how could you dislike someone who makes you smile so much) and the things she does to Amaury are hysterical. I laughed with this book from beginning to end and now that I think about it I can't help but smiling!Amaury de Aneford is gorgeous (did you have a doubt?) who also happens to be a landless knight who is willing to marry solely for the purpose of obtaining a home - the most important thing to him. Little did he realize the wife he was gaining would steal his heart. I will love this book for the laughs it brought me. If you are afraid to laugh in public do not read this book anywhere but behind closed doors! You won't be able to stop yourself... it is that funny!

This book was the best that I have read in a month. It was so funny and comical, but it really shows the difference in the thought process of a man and a woman. I couldn't stop laughing when Emmalene went before the king to have the king order her husband to have sex with her. I was laughing so hard my husband thought something was wrong with me. Then the part where the people are standing outside the door and yell "Is the Deed Done?" every two minutes was just cracking me up. So the jist of this little review is, if you love a good laugh and a cute story, READ THIS BOOK. But be forwarned that if you get embarresed about showing emotion in public, don't read this is a public place. This book is good for an evening by the fire or while your husband is watching so boring tv show on WW II planes. This book is a true delight to read and a must read for everyone.

With only less than half a dozen books, Ms. Sands has proved herself to be a writer of enormous talents. She pens memorable, fascinating heroes & heroines, and the silly plot filled with gallons of humor. In her debut, I found the most outrageous & ticklishly funny wedding & bedding scenes I've ever read. Definitely not the kinda book U wanna read in public ( like the airport ), unless you're willing to subject yourself to odd stares from people. I guarantee you'll be laughing your a** off reading it. Grumpy Amaury & virginal Emma are sooooo adorable, trying to boss each other around without much success from beginning to the end. The secondary characters are terrific too. I wish Ms. Sands could write faster. Pls go grab this hard-to-find masterpiece from the Auction like I did. This is the best x-mas & new-year gift I've ever got to perk up my sorry life !

If this book doesn't make you laugh so hard that you cry you obviously do not have a sense of humor! When Emma became Amaury's bride in truth I laughed so much that I had to stop reading to wipe the tears from my eyes. I gladly read that book twice and look forward to a third time... funny, funny, funny! It's about time authors realize that although we want to read historical romance that doesn't mean that we don't want to laugh. Well Lynsay Sands knows, The Key is just as wonderful! Excellent!