Unconquered

This was one of the first romances I picked up and I loved the fact that she very much proved that people don't live happily ever after just because they get married. There has to be some work involved. Jared and Miranda intrigued me from the start and I was so involved in the story line that I would dream at night about what had happened in the story and what might happen next. A must read for bodice ripper fans!

Many romance novels revolve around an arranged marriage, love discovered after the wedding and eventually, living happily ever after. That's just the first 100 pages of this book. This book looks at the first four years of Miranda and Jared's marriage and they go go through some wild "adventures" in the path to true love.It says something that this book is still in print after almost 20 years. It also was chosen as one of Romantic Times Top 200 Books of the 20th Century. The pacing is fast, the locations exotic and Miranda is a fun, spunky heroine. While the setting is largely the Regency period, this is no conventional Regency romance.Unconquered is a fantasy, but it's a fun romp. Some of the undertones are a bit dated but surely were just the thing in 1981. I gobbled it down in a single sitting. Enjoy

I was shocked by the other reviews. I love this book and consider it one of the best. Miranda is cool and determined, but not cold. She is merely frustrated by the long separation from her husband. The murder scene of Gillian was to show the evil capabilities of the Prince, who would do anything for his own personal gain and pleasure. Only a woman of Miranda's determination and the love of her husband could defeat this man. Although Miranda seemed to want to blame their separation solely on Jared, it was obvious that they were both to blame. Both were headstrong and independent. I think at the end they learned to depend upon one another. I rank Miranda right up there with Skye, Zenobia, and Cyra. Cool, collected, determined, and strong.

Bertrice Small leaves 16th century England and Scotland for early 19th century America. I love it! This change of scenery was fantastic! Miranda was a terrific character and went thru hell and high water for the love of Jared. One of my all time favorites!

This was the very first book I picked up by Ms. Small. I have been hooked ever since. Miranda is intelligent and strong and very devoted to her husband. She risks all to find him and nearly loses herself in the process, but comes out stronger than ever.