Intimate Enemies: A Novel - Softcover

Abé, Shana

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0553581996 ISBN 13: 9780553581997

Publisher: Bantam, 2000

Synopsis

From Shana Abé, author of The Truelove Bride and A Kiss at Midnight, comes this exquisitely emotional, beautifully written novel about two warring clans on a Scottish isle united by a fragile pact... and the hearts of two unforgettable lovers.

Lauren MacRae is only a woman. But her father's death has left her the leader of the Clan MacRae. Now it is up to her to defend her beloved Isle of Shot from the invading Northmen, even if it means going to her clan's sworn enemy, the powerful English overlord, Arion du Morgan, for help. But Arion's raven hair, green eyes, and smoldering sensuality soon make Lauren forget just why she turned to him—as he awakens within her a wayward desire....

Like Lauren, Arion risks the mutiny of his soldiers by forming this risky alliance. But he was brought up to believe that the Isle of Shot belongs not to the Clan MacRae, but to England—and he will defend it to his dying breath. Once, when they were children, Arion saved Lauren from a tortuous fate. Now, the copper-haired beauty has somehow found a way to banish the emptiness in his soul. And as they join forces to fight for the land they both love, he will risk everything—even his very life—to claim what is his.

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Review:

Setting: Scotland, 1177

Sensuality: 7

Beautiful Scotswoman Lauren MacRae first met the Englishman Arion du Morgan as a child, when he saved her life. Years later, they meet again as adults when she repays the debt by saving his life during battle with a common enemy, the Vikings. Their families have always been fierce enemies, each claiming ownership of the Isle of Shot. As leader of Clan MacRae, Lauren risks the anger of her clan when she accepts Arion's proposal to join forces in a desperate attempt to save the island from being conquered by the Northmen. The uneasy alliance forces them into each other's company, and Lauren and Arion find themselves falling in love. There are huge obstacles, however, for Lauren is promised to another, and her sense of honor and duty to her clan and absent fiancé compel her to deny her feelings for Arion. Their sacrifices may be for naught, for someone Lauren trusts schemes to betray her, and both she and Arion may die if they don't find a way to meld the forces of Scot and English against the powerful traitor.

This is an intense novel with a heroic hero willing to give his life and all he owns for the love of one woman. What's unusual is that Shana Abé has created a heroine who matches the hero not only in honor and inner strength, but also in her power and control as leader of her clan. The setting of a wild, unsophisticated island off the coast of Scotland is vivid, the secondary characters interesting, and the villain chilling in his betrayal. Intimate Enemies is classic historical romance at its best. --Lois Faye Dyer

From the Back Cover:

"Historical romance at its finest."
--Jill Marie Landis

"Shana Abé writes with intense, unforgettable emotion."
--Jane Feather

Don't miss these other sensual tales of romance by Shana Abé:

A Kiss At Midnight:

The second book in Bantam's exciting Meet Me At Midnight series!

The Truelove Bride:

"Shana Abé breathes new life into ancient legends in this powerful, passionate, and engaging tale."
--Teresa Medeiros, bestselling author of Charming the Prince

The Promise of Rain:

"A rich tapestry of enchanting and romantic characters...This book is an absolute winner!"
-Katherine Sutcliffe

A Rose In Winter:

"A powerfully moving love story from a fresh, exciting voice. Ms. Abé will leave you longing for more."
-Elizabeth Thornton, nationally bestselling author of Strangers at Dawn

About this edition

• Publisher: Bantam
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0553581996
• ISBN 13: 9780553581997
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 400