"The awesome sequel to THE DUMONT BRIDE"

This is the sequel to Terri Brisbin's debut Harlequin Historical THE DUMONT BRIDE. Terri takes the villain William de Severin and turns him into the hero in THE NORMAN'S BRIDE and what a wonderful job she does!

William is now called Royce and he has served Lord Orrick these past three years since he 'died'. Lord Orrick and his lady wife Marguerite have asked no questions and Royce had made no explanations.

Royce finds a nearly dead woman close to his cottage and calls for Wenda the healer to save her. The woman is so badly hurt that Wenda can't promise anything. She says only time will tell. Royce decides to make it a personal goal to do everything in his power to save this woman for reasons unknown even to him. The woman flows in and out of consciousness for days and only responds to a soothing voice, Royce's voice, though she doesn't know this. When her fever finally breaks and she regains consciousness, she finds that she doesn't know who she is or anything about herself. Royce gives her the name Isabelle.

Isabelle is distraught that not only has someone tried to murder her but she can't remember anything about herself, not even her name. She only knows that Royce is the kindest, gentlest man she's ever known. Still he has his secrets and nothing could come of their attraction anyway until she knows who she is.

Even though Royce is reluctant he does everything he can to help Isabelle discover who she is and why she was attacked so violently. Lady Marguerite and Lord Orrick do all they can to help Isabelle as well. Meanwhile, Royce and Isabelle become closer and closer. What will come of it all?

This intriguing book grabbed me from the start and I had a hard time letting go of this story. I found myself reading chapter after chapter every chance I got just to find out what would happen next. I eagerly look forward to THE COUNTESS BRIDE by Terri Brisbin to be published in June 2004.

Reviewed by Kathy Boswell
Posted March 23, 2004

Summary

She had no past. He could offer her no future. Yet William Royce de Severin could not quell the waves of desire threatening to engulf him whenever he looked upon Isabel. Battered by life, she remained unbroken in spirit, making him yearn for the impossible — a life unfettered by his own dark secrets, with her forever by his side!

Though recalling nothing of her own identity, Isabel was certain her rescuer, Royce, had been a knight. Every fiber of his being bespoke a chivalry simple seclusion could not hide. And every sinew of his body bestirred a passion that would rouse her to her true self as Royce's heart--sworn lady!