From Publishers Weekly
Lindsey, the author of nearly 40 romance novels, is back with a vintage cloth edition of this book (originally published in 1991), which proves that a well-written romance novel never goes out of style. The year is 1152 and, as a woman, Lady Rowena Belleme has no rights. Her evil stepbrother, Gilbert d'Ambray, desires control over as much English land as possible and has pledged Rowena's hand to Lyons of Kirkburough-a man so near death he is a walking corpse. Rowena at first refuses, but Gilbert threatens to kill Rowena's mother if she does not comply. Before the marriage can be consummated, Lyons dies and Rowena celebrates her good fortune, until Gilbert arrives with a new plot-Rowena must become pregnant before Lyons's death is announced. For three nights, Rowena lies with a handsome stranger kidnapped by Gilbert's men. Ashamed at the mistreatment of the man and knowing that Gilbert plans to kill him, Rowena helps him escape. Soon after, Kirkburough is attacked by Gilbert's nemesis Lord Fulkhurst. Rowena is captured and taken to the Fulkhurst dungeon, where Lord Warrick de Chaville cruelly strips Rowena of her title and forces her to become his serf. Despite their passionate hatred of one another, a fervor smolders between them, igniting passion of another kind. Warrick, always feared by the fairer sex, is intrigued by Rowena, who is not afraid of him. Rowena, accustomed to men using her for their own gain, is astonished that Warrick truly cares about her. But will their newfound love be enough to overcome Gilbert's vengeful wrath? Rowena and Gilbert are splendid protagonists, humorously stubborn and pleasingly forthright. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Book Description
Captive Of Love

Spirited Rowena Belleme must produce an heir -- or incur the dangerous wrath of a ruthless stepbrother who stands to forfeit his ill-gotten wealth. And the magnificent Warrick deChaville is the perfect choice to sire her child--though it means imprisoning the handsome knight. . .and forcing him to bend to her amorous whims.

Slave Of Passion

Vowing to resist but betrayed by his virility, noble Warrick is intoxicated by Rowena's sapphire eyes and voluptuous beauty. Yet all the while he plans a fitting revenge -- eagerly awaiting the time when his sensuous captor becomes his helpless captive. . .and is made to suffer the same rapturous torment and exquisite ecstasy that he himself has endured.

About the Author
With more than 54 million copies of her books in print and translated into twelve languages, Johanna Lindsey is one of the world's most popular authors of historical romance. Every one of her previous thirty-six novels has been a national bestseller, with several reaching the #1 spot on the New York Times list. Ms. Lindsey lives in Hawaii with her family.

FROM OUR EDITORS

The Barnes & Noble Review
If you're looking for the perfect gift for any Johanna Lindsey fan, look no further than Prisoner of My Desire, a sexy romance set in 12th-century England. This classic Johanna Lindsey tale, first published in paperback more than a decade ago, is now available in an elegant hardcover edition. As a weak king clings to the throne, the realm suffers. Law and justice are ignored, and offer little refuge to a lady in distress. Beautiful young heiress Rowena Belleme can find no escape when her brutal stepbrother, Gilbert, forces her into marriage with the lecherous old Lord of Kirkborough. Not even the death of her unwanted husband before the marriage can be consummated can untangle her from Gilbert's web of foul plots. For her stepbrother to command the old lord's troops in his dispute with the warlord known as the Dragon of the North, no one can learn that the Lord of Kirkborough died without begetting an heir. So Lord Gilbert has a stranger kidnapped -- a man whose appearance assures that his child could pass for a legitimate heir -- and forces Rowena to mate with the captive. But that man turns out to be Warrick de Chaville, a powerful knight who is prepared to fight against this unholy theft. And, when Warrick gains his freedom, he unleashes his own plans for vengeance, with all the power of the Dragon of the North at his command. On this unfamiliar battlefield, Warrick and Rowena battle fiercely, with such passion that what began as bitter hatred is soon transformed to glorious love. Sue Stone

ANNOTATION

Set in 12th century England, this romance tells of Warrick de Chaville, a powerful and fearsome Lord, and the beautiful noblewoman, Rowena Belleme, who previously imprisoned him and forced him into sexual relations. Vengefully, Warrick captures Rowena, subjects her to a similar fate, and finally falls in love with her. Original.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Captive Of Love

Spirited Rowena Belleme must produce an heir — or incur the dangerous wrath of a ruthless stepbrother who stands to forfeit his ill-gotten wealth. And the magnificent Warrick deChaville is the perfect choice to sire her child—though it means imprisoning the handsome knight. . .and forcing him to bend to her amorous whims.

Slave Of Passion

Vowing to resist but betrayed by his virility, noble Warrick is intoxicated by Rowena's sapphire eyes and voluptuous beauty. Yet all the while he plans a fitting revenge — eagerly awaiting the time when his sensuous captor becomes his helpless captive. . .and is made to suffer the same rapturous torment and exquisite ecstasy that he himself has endured.

Author Biography:

With more than 54 million copies of her books in print and translated into twelve languages, Johanna Lindsey is one of the world's most popular authors of historical romance. Every one of her previous thirty-six novels has been a national bestseller, with several reaching the #1 spot on the New York Times list. Ms. Lindsey lives in Hawaii with her family.

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Publishers Weekly