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    Defy Not the Heart

    By Johanna Lindsey

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    The first book in the Shefford series from #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical romance, Johanna Lindsey. 

    Reina seethes with rage over her fate: taken captive by the knight Ranulf -- a golden giant of a man -- who has pledged to deliver her to the nuptial bed of the despised Lord Rothwell. She will never accept such bondage -- and Reina offers herself to her kidnapped instead, offering to make Ranulf a great lord...if he agrees to wed her.

    But the brave knight desires much more than a marriage of convenience from this proud, headstrong lady who treats him with scorn yet makes his blood run hotter than liquid fire. She must come to him of her own free will -- or Ranulf will take her. For the passion that consumes them both cannot long be denied -- even though gravest peril surely awaits them on the heart's trail to a destines and turbulent love.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateJul 12, 2011
    ISBN9780062106476
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    Johanna Lindsey

    Johanna Lindsey (1952–2019) was world-renowned for her “mastery of historical romance” (Entertainment Weekly), with more than sixty million copies of her novels sold. She was the author of nearly sixty nationally bestselling novels, many of which reached the #1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list. 

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    • 4/5
      Reina is feisty and her dialogues were interesting and fun to read.
    • 5/5
      really good book
    • 5/5
      It is a wonderful book to read thank you Johanna Lindsey.
    • 5/5
      Enjoyed.

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    • 3/5
      Set in 1192, this is a tale of endurance and strength that takes place in feudal times and is woven around battles, kings, and medieval knights. Reina’s wealthy father dies before he can arrange a marriage for his daughter. Reina is free to choose her husband, but is kidnapped by Ranulf. He plans to take her to his overlord, Rothwell, who is an old, greedy man who wants to marry her for her lands. During the journey Reina realizes she would be better off marrying Ranulf.

      The rest of the story is local politics and keep life. I found Reina and Ranulf's relationship and interactions pretty unrealistic. Reina was determined, confident, caring, and intelligent. Ranulf was a bit dull and wasn't the suave lover that is so common in most romances. I think the author did a great job of making medieval life seem realistic. Overall, not my favorite Lindsey novel, but not a terrible one either.