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The Bodyguard is the latest historical in Joan Johnston's Captive Hearts series. Set in Regency-era Scotland, Katherine MacKinnon's father names her the head of the MacKinnon clan on his deathbed and extracts a secret promise: Katherine must trick the duke of Blackthorne into marrying her in order to bear a child that would rightfully own the lands that were taken from the MacKinnons by the Blackthorne family.
Katherine's clansmen, however, will not accept a woman as their laird, and all are determined to marry her off to one of their own. Intent on fulfilling her promise to her father, Katherine desperately searches for a bodyguard and ultimately finds Alex. Afflicted with amnesia since being shipwrecked, Alex finds Katherine interesting and happily agrees to protect her.
What Alex doesn't know is that he is the duke of Blackthorne, and that the shipwreck was an attempt on his life. Katherine discovers this truth before Alex does, and she must decide whether to tell him or not, knowing that this truth kill their blossoming love.
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"Touching, humorous and wonderfully romantic."—Elaine Coffman
"Like Lavyrle Spencer, Ms. Johnston writes of intense emotions and tender passions that seem so real that readers will feel each one of them."—Rave Reviews
"Johnston warms your heart and tickles your fancy."—Daily News, New York
"Like Lavyrle Spencer, Ms. Johnston writes of intense emotions and tender passions that seem so real that readers will feel each one of them."—Rave Reviews
"Johnston warms your heart and tickles your fancy."—Daily News, New York
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THE SEA WAS VICIOUS, INTENT ON KILLING him, but Alastair Wharton, sixth Duke of Blackthorne, was not ready to die. Read the first page
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THE SEA WAS VICIOUS, INTENT ON KILLING him, but Alastair Wharton, sixth Duke of Blackthorne, was not ready to die. Read the first page
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Um, not quite,
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This review is from: The Bodyguard (Mass Market Paperback)
The idea of the story is unique and enjoyable. But the writing (dialog especially) felt rushed and not complete enough.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nearly a 6! Great job, Joan.,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Bodyguard (Mass Market Paperback)
I have read the previous reviews and was delighted to have the authors comments. What a treat. I had not read either of the preceding books in this trilogy. I had read another JJ book and liked her writing style, so picked this up. It stands very independent of the others and is wonderful in and of itself. The characters are wonderful and humanly flawed. I enjoyed the plot. There was a reason for the paths the book went so it was NOT just another "amnesia" story. The duke certainly evolved during the story and I loved it when he noted things about himself "I wish I had a monogrammed handkerchief", little things that reflected his previous luxurious life. JJ did a great job of letting u glimpse his memories recover. It wasn't just "he has amnesia, he doesn't have amnesia anymore". The ending was a bit abrupt. The final scene happens too quickly and I would have liked more. It couldn't ruin what was a wonderful book and I have looking forward to the sequel. (May even have to find the pre-quel) I do know that this book and this author,with her incredible talent and insight, are on my keeper shelf.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Third in the Captive Heart Series,
By Stacy Wallace (Lumberton, TX United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Bodyguard (Mass Market Paperback)
When the tall, rugged stranger stepped out of the shadows and rescued her from a fate worse than death, Katherine MacKinnon knew she had found her bodyguard. With his steely arms and reckless courage, he would shield her from her clansmen, who refused to accept her as laird, and from the hated Duke of Blackthorne, who controlled her family's lands. As her desire grew for the mysterious man who was constantly by her side, she had no idea that she was falling in love with the enemy himself. Was not as good as the previous one in the series but a good read none the less. I can't wait to see what will happen to Blackthorne's daughters in the next one.
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