Search - The Lion's Lady (Crown's Spies, Bk 1)

Quite possibly my favorite Julie Garwood book of all, this is a story about a woman who was raised from childhood with the 'savage' American Indians, then returns to 'civilized' England upon becoming a woman. Sweet, engrossing, and quite hilarious at times, this is one to read over and over again.

I really like Julie Garwood. This one has it all . Murder, mystery, and true love. CAn't beat that. I particularly like the History of the Leading LAdy and her Past with the Dakota indians.

Now that I've read her later novels - I can see the beginnings of really fabulous reading, such as The Wedding, but I'll be honest, while this is a very good concept (bride raised as an American Indian, she "divorces" him by putting his shoes outside and drags her aggravating mother in law to the woods to die when she won't stop grieving for a many-years-gone child, and hey, haven't we all wanted to do that at one time or another?), the delivery lacks the polish Garwood develops in later novels.

I am a big fan of historical romances based in England and usually shy away from those that involve the American Colonies. This one has the main character being raised by the Dakota Indian tribe and returning to her own people and family in England.

Christina's mother dies and leaves her in the care of a Dakota woman who promises to raise her strong and to care for her. She returns to England and tries her best to fit into society there but Garwood humorously sets up incidents that are funny to the reader and mysterious and confusing to the main hero Lyon (the Marquis of Lyonwood).

The characters are well developed. Loved it!

Another great story by Julie Garwood. Light, quick, easy read. This book had me laughing out loud. Christina and Lyon's love is filled with misunderstandings due to their backgrounds but that is what makes their love all the worth while and the book a great read.

I really like JG books. This one is a fun on the edge storyline with lots of fun scenes and great tension! A really good read.