Lord of a Thousand Nights 
asked by casurf on November 23, 2006 2:02 PM
No woman alive could resist his tantalizing seduction....
Celebrated as “one of the brightest new writers in the genre” (Publishers Weekly), Madeline Hunter has won the hearts of readers with the poignant passion of her love stories and the brilliance of her writing. Now this nationally bestselling, award-winning author delivers her freshest, most tantalizing romance yet...
Lord of a Thousand Nights
Called the Lord of a Thousand Nights, Ian of Guilford was famed as much for his feats in the bedroom as on the battlefield. But Lady Reyna Graham had no idea of this when, disguised as a courtesan, she passed behind enemy lines with a desperate plan to save her people.
Now, sitting in the tent of the dizzyingly handsome warrior who commanded the army outside her gates, the beautiful widow suddenly realized that she had underestimated her foe.
For she found herself in the company of a man whose charms were said to be impossible to resist...and who would show no mercy in laying siege to her heart — and body — with every sensual weapon in his arsenal.
For the sake of her people, she must not give in ... and she must somehow turn this legendary lover who never lost his heart into a man who would exchange all his thousand nights for one with her....
Celebrated as “one of the brightest new writers in the genre” (Publishers Weekly), Madeline Hunter has won the hearts of readers with the poignant passion of her love stories and the brilliance of her writing. Now this nationally bestselling, award-winning author delivers her freshest, most tantalizing romance yet...
Lord of a Thousand Nights
Called the Lord of a Thousand Nights, Ian of Guilford was famed as much for his feats in the bedroom as on the battlefield. But Lady Reyna Graham had no idea of this when, disguised as a courtesan, she passed behind enemy lines with a desperate plan to save her people.
Now, sitting in the tent of the dizzyingly handsome warrior who commanded the army outside her gates, the beautiful widow suddenly realized that she had underestimated her foe.
For she found herself in the company of a man whose charms were said to be impossible to resist...and who would show no mercy in laying siege to her heart — and body — with every sensual weapon in his arsenal.
For the sake of her people, she must not give in ... and she must somehow turn this legendary lover who never lost his heart into a man who would exchange all his thousand nights for one with her....
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I thought this book was just...okay. Whenever I encounter a book with a storyline similar to that of The Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen Woodiwiss, it's very difficult not to compare. Lord of a Thousand Nights portrays a hardly believable heroine who is very shrewish and mouthy, especially one whose home has been conquered by the hero of the story. Ian portrays a very good hero but his fault is, as I mentioned earlier, is that he's far too accommodating of Reyna even to the point that he seems more like a suitor than a conqueror and new lord of Reyna's home.
Despite that, I still recommend this book. Read it and decide for yourself.
Despite that, I still recommend this book. Read it and decide for yourself.
reviewed by iconfess on November 24, 2006 10:09 PM
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WOW! When I found this book on amazon I thought 'must buy' and so I bought it. Simply because it looked hot, and because I adored By Arrangement. When I read LoaTN, I discovered that the book was even hotter than I'd dared hope for. Ian was, to be blunt, all man. And I'm talking MAN! He was sexy, proud, sexy, strong, sexy, tender, sexy, filled with a gorgeous and admirable love for Reyna and, yep, sexy. He possessed all qualities a great hero should have, and then some. And he played his part from the second Reyna looked at him.
Reyna was also incredible. I hate it when the heroine is too stupid to take a breath and walk at the same time. Thank God, and Madeline Hunter, that Reyna was not like Barbie, even if she was blond, thin and very much like the first breath of dawn. Reyna was smart and she had guts! I absolutely loved reading about how she teased Ian, and then froze (or melted ;) )when he tried to seduce her. Yet she tried to stick to what she wanted, and while reading the book I almost cheered 'Go Reyna, go Reyna!'But, don't get me wrong. I cheered 'Go Ian' more than a few times. I loved every scene with him in it, but SPOILER when he rescues her from Reginald, I just felt this surge of devotion and sweet love for him.
Ian and Reyna were made for each other. That's something we all knew from the start. I mean: it was never likely that Reginald or perhaps Elizabeth would ever interfere with the action.
I loved reading how they got to really know each other (and not just physically :P )and how they both changed for the other.
There are so much I liked about this book. Reading about Christiana, David, Morvan and Anna again was GREAT, and all the characters were so convincing. And also, Madeline Hunter has done some great historical research. From warfare down to the thinnest shift. I think, or, all right, I know, that what I liked a lot was Ian's personality. I enjoyed that he was a bit arrogant and full of himself. That's what made him pursue Reyna with such vigor. He was so certain of his own sexuality (I mean, just look at the title), that he had no trouble helping Reyna with hers.
Okey,I'll stop talking about Ian now. I just want you, yes YOU, to buy this book. It's only a couple of dollars and that's like nothing when you think of the experience that awaits you when you read it.
I just know that I loved, oh LOVED, this book and I find myself opening it at a random page to read about l'amour when I want to read something good.
You know, this book actually kept me up for one night, which isn't so cool when you're a student, but- Why are you still reading? Buy it!
Reyna was also incredible. I hate it when the heroine is too stupid to take a breath and walk at the same time. Thank God, and Madeline Hunter, that Reyna was not like Barbie, even if she was blond, thin and very much like the first breath of dawn. Reyna was smart and she had guts! I absolutely loved reading about how she teased Ian, and then froze (or melted ;) )when he tried to seduce her. Yet she tried to stick to what she wanted, and while reading the book I almost cheered 'Go Reyna, go Reyna!'But, don't get me wrong. I cheered 'Go Ian' more than a few times. I loved every scene with him in it, but SPOILER when he rescues her from Reginald, I just felt this surge of devotion and sweet love for him.
Ian and Reyna were made for each other. That's something we all knew from the start. I mean: it was never likely that Reginald or perhaps Elizabeth would ever interfere with the action.
I loved reading how they got to really know each other (and not just physically :P )and how they both changed for the other.
There are so much I liked about this book. Reading about Christiana, David, Morvan and Anna again was GREAT, and all the characters were so convincing. And also, Madeline Hunter has done some great historical research. From warfare down to the thinnest shift. I think, or, all right, I know, that what I liked a lot was Ian's personality. I enjoyed that he was a bit arrogant and full of himself. That's what made him pursue Reyna with such vigor. He was so certain of his own sexuality (I mean, just look at the title), that he had no trouble helping Reyna with hers.
Okey,I'll stop talking about Ian now. I just want you, yes YOU, to buy this book. It's only a couple of dollars and that's like nothing when you think of the experience that awaits you when you read it.
I just know that I loved, oh LOVED, this book and I find myself opening it at a random page to read about l'amour when I want to read something good.
You know, this book actually kept me up for one night, which isn't so cool when you're a student, but- Why are you still reading? Buy it!
reviewed by ibook on November 25, 2006 10:29 AM
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Accused of a terrible crime, Lady Reyna Graham only wanted to escape to Edinburgh so she could continue her studies. Unfortunately, there was a siege going on outside the walls of her keep. In a bold plan to save her people and secure her own freedom, Reyna disguised herself as a courtesan and set out to seduce and kill the leader of the invading army. Instead, Reyna is almost taken by Ian of Guilford, a notorious mercenary skilled in battle and even more skilled with women. Barely escaping with her virtue, she unwittingly gives Ian the knowledge to take the keep. Now Reyna finds herself a pawn with her very life in the balance.
Was she a grieving widow or a cold-blooded murderer? Ian of Guilford is fascinated and most definitely attracted to the lady of Black Lyne Keep. Spirited yet haunted, the studious Reyna is unlike the ladies of the court that Ian had known before. When Ian is offered Black Lyne Keep and Reyna's hand in marriage, he leaves her little choice but to accept. Now he will stop at nothing to uncover all his bride's secrets.
Madeline Hunter has won droves of accolades and fans with her distinctive stories. While LORD OF A THOUSAND NIGHTS may not be as strong as her other work, it still provides an engrossing trip to a period in history when women were often caught in the middle of the politics of men. Ian and Reyna are made all the more interesting by their very human flaws and the twists and turns of the plot keep the action moving along at a brisk pace. The final verdict? If you've read the rest of Ms. Hunter's work, LORD OF A THOUSAND NIGHTS is definitely worth reading. However, if this is your first Madeline Hunter book, be warned. Given the presence of characters -- some of whom are pivotal to the plot -- from previous books, it would help to read the other stories in this medieval series.
TheSchemer
Was she a grieving widow or a cold-blooded murderer? Ian of Guilford is fascinated and most definitely attracted to the lady of Black Lyne Keep. Spirited yet haunted, the studious Reyna is unlike the ladies of the court that Ian had known before. When Ian is offered Black Lyne Keep and Reyna's hand in marriage, he leaves her little choice but to accept. Now he will stop at nothing to uncover all his bride's secrets.
Madeline Hunter has won droves of accolades and fans with her distinctive stories. While LORD OF A THOUSAND NIGHTS may not be as strong as her other work, it still provides an engrossing trip to a period in history when women were often caught in the middle of the politics of men. Ian and Reyna are made all the more interesting by their very human flaws and the twists and turns of the plot keep the action moving along at a brisk pace. The final verdict? If you've read the rest of Ms. Hunter's work, LORD OF A THOUSAND NIGHTS is definitely worth reading. However, if this is your first Madeline Hunter book, be warned. Given the presence of characters -- some of whom are pivotal to the plot -- from previous books, it would help to read the other stories in this medieval series.
TheSchemer
reviewed by perfectstorm on November 28, 2006 5:32 PM