So Speaks the Heart (Paperback)

Some people might take offense to Rowland's initial roughness with Brigette, but I didn't think it a big deal. If anything, this story mirrors Lindsey's later novel, "Prisoner of My Desire," which was also set in the medieval times, had blond lovers, had a pregnancy, and had a lady treated as a serf by the knight who owns her because of a problem involving her brother. Considering that Rowena and Warrick of "Prisoner of My Desire" actually do rape each other repeatedly and fight like cats and dogs, the problems between Brigette and Rowland of "So Speaks the Heart" pale in comparison. And since I read "Prisoner of My Desire" first and rather enjoyed it, I thought "So Speaks the Heart" was a lot less engaging.

Still, the plot of "So Speaks the Heart" was steady and the twist with Rowland's family pretty good. I also enjoyed Brigette's dog Wolff, who was a particularly worthy canine hero. Don't get me wrong: "So Speaks the Heart" has a good story with likable characters, and I'd highly recommend reading it, though it's not favorite material.

My advice is, if you are at all offended by "So Speaks the Heart," do NOT go near "Prisoner of My Desire," for you will hate it immensely. Read "Defy Not the Heart" or "When Love Awaits" two other medieval romances by Lindsey, instead. If you do like "So Speaks the Heart," then definitely read "Prisoner of My Desire." You'll see the similarities, and I think you'll agree "Prisoner" is the better story.

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When I first picked up this book I was a little sceptical as to how good it was going to be, but at the end of the book I was really pleased that I picked this 'baby' up! Having been unfulfilled through reading a lot of other authoresses, historical romances, it was good to be able to come back to 'an oldie' and know that she is still as good as ever! Don't ever stop writing JL!!

Rowland is the 'main' man in the story, who in my opinion has a hard exterior but a soft sweet one underneath .... Brigitte is a 'spunky' heroine ... the era we are reading about is 'hard',in terms of womens 'place' in society ("little" women, barefoot pregnant in the kitchen, kind of thing), but JL still manages to wind her magic/spell around the storyline and provides a wonderfully sweet romance!

If you i) enjoyed 'capitve bride' or 'joining' by JL, and ii)you want a sweet romance, with a bit of old time reality in it, give this story a go, because I think you will really love this story too !

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Also many surprises were included just when you would least expect them. One in particular was very heartwarming and wonderful to read. Brigitte was a true lady and full of strength... she was a perfect match to Rowland who struggled throughout the novel with his feelings for her and confusion over who she really was.

Another thing I loved was the constant action. Never a boring moment and you could just feel how the characters felt as they fell in love. The way Brigette tenderly cared for him and accepted his faults was so sweet. And he tried so hard to be gentle with her even though he had never known kindess himself.

It's an awesome read. Just what you would expect from Johanna Lindsey.

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