The Lady and the Knight

This was the first of Lois Grieman's books that I ever read and it was wonderful. The characters were funny and real. They made sense, which is more than I can say for most romance novels.I actually bought the book because of the hero's name. Boden is not what one would expect from a typical hero, where usually the hero is named after some fierce beast (exp: Lyon or Griffyn) However, I'm glad, whatever my reasons, that I bought the book.Sarah and Boden were wonderful. They were funny and they didn't hate each other on sight like in most romances. Each of them had a good reason for doing what they did, and Sarah had a beleivable reason to keep her secret about the baby. Boden was gentle and kind and his dealings with the Tilly the goat were hilarious. The plot is the weakest part of the book, it is somewhat jumbled and wanders off quite often on its own little course; but it is followable and in no way distracts from the lovability of the book.I always know when a book is truly romantic because my heart squeezes and I get all happy feeling, and this book made me feel that way. The hero and heroine falling in love made sense, and for once their love wasn't based around their mutual lust for eachother. In all, The Lady and the Knight was a lovable, fun, and very romanitic novel. I enjoyed it greatly.

I confess I only bought the book because I was curious that Boden had such an odd name. Well, after reading ten pages I couldn't put the book down. Louis Grieman's writing was witty and wise, and had just the right amount of heartache in it. Not only was this a wonderful romance novel, it was a beautiful book as well. Congradulations on a masterpeice Louis Greiman!

This is the first installment of the Highland Brides trilogy. I enjoyed it immensely. This book is filled with magic, love, action, and non-stop humor. Sir Boden just kept me laughing with his dry humor. He and Lady Sara are a passionate couple filled with kindness as they protect and care for two innocents. It's a magnificant read. Part two of the trilogy is the "Highland Scoundrel" which is also a fine read. I must admit that I found "The Lady and the Knight" to be the better of the two. I can't wait until the third book in the series comes out. You'll love this book. Trust me!

Those of you unfamiliar with Lois Greiman's previous works, her "Highland" trilogy in particular, are in for a wonderful treat with The Lady and the Knight. Not only will you laugh and sigh and cry, you will be searching out the rest of the Forbes clan as quickly as you can!! Let me be of assistance--Highland Jewel, Highland Flame and Highland Wolf.Ms. Greiman has a sense of humor that will leave you smiling long after you've turned the pages and an extraordinary gift for breathing life into all her characters--from the swaggering hero and determined heroine to the wary children and a mischievous goat. (You'll have to read it. I'm not telling. ) Have fun!!!

In 1516 Scotland, a sickly Lord Haldane sends his thane Sir Baden Blackbade to London to escort the man's former lover, Lady Caroline, their illegitimate child (his only heir), and her cousin Lady Sara to the safety of Cinderhall. When Baden arrives, he learns that he is too late because the lady and her child had already fled the city. Baden soon finds the corpse of Caroline and another woman. Sara thinks that Haldane's men did the dastardly deed. Soon, Baden catches up to Sara and the charge she has sworn to keep safe. Remembering the death bed message of Caroline, Sara does not trust the knight even as she finds herself very attracted to him. Baden finds himself desiring the intrepid guardian, who he constantly rescues even as she continually betrays him in order to keep her little charge safe. However, the long and winding road is dangerous with their love being the strongest weapon they posses to help keep them alive so that they can obtain a safe haven to explore a future together. Like the magic of the Dragonheart that introduces and links Shona, Rachel, and Sara in THE LADY AND THE KNIGHT's opening chapter, the first novel in the "Highland Brides" trilogy is a magical medieval romance that will thrill fans of the sub-genre. The story line is crisp and makes for a facile, but fun reading experience, and the lead protagonists are a lovely couple, especially when they argue, fuss, and fight. After perusing this book, fans will impatiently await Lois Greiman's next two books (the stories of Shona and Rachel) to be released. Harriet Klausner