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The Lion and the Lark Kindle Edition

by Doreen Owens Malek (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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The Year is 44 B. C. Julius Caesar is dead. And as rebellion divides Italy and Britain, a Roman centurion and a Celtic princess forge a bond no woman or man can rend asunder…

To ensure peace between her tribe and their savage conquerors, the exquisite Bronwen has been promised in wedlock to a high-born Roman tribune. But the British beauty is also a secret spy ready to risk her life to free her people.

Dispatched to Britain by Mark Antony, Claudius is irresistibly drawn to the flaxen-haired, cobalt-eyed Bronwen. Yet he knows he dare not trust the woman who is bound to him by law––not love.
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I am Doreen Owens Malek, author of over forty books and lifelong fan of romantic fiction. I live in PA with my husband and college student daughter, a mini dachshund and a sun conyer parrot. I would like to tell you a little about myself.  I came to writing by a circuitous route, starting out as an avid reader of JANE EYRE and WUTHERING HEIGHTS and GONE WITH THE WIND and REBECCA and any other similarly themed books I could find. I first worked as a teacher and then graduated from law school when I desired a more lucrative and independent career. I had always been discouraged from pursuing a writing career by the volatile nature of the business and the relatively poor chance for success. But the realization that I needed a focus for the future encouraged me to do what I had always wanted to do. I sold my fledgling novel to the first editor who read it, and I have been writing ever since. I have written all types of books for all types of people, but my favorite literary pursuit is and always has been romance. Nothing is as rewarding as hearing from my readers, so please use my website to communicate your thoughts and criticisms, as I am always eager to learn from you.  A romance novel rarely disappoints me: in an uncertain world filled with tragedy and sadness, reading about an appealing woman finding a strong man to love her and share her life is the perfect escape. I like to read and write stories in which the main characters overcome obstacles to get together, and then stay together because their mutual devotion cannot be denied no matter what else is happening around them. They always HELP each other and reinforce the quaint but enduring notion that love conquers all - at least in the fictional universe of my imagination. So pull up a chair and take down a book- or pick up a Kindle- and join me in a world where the heroes are tough and headstrong but never boorish and the heroines are feminine and sympathetic but never helpless.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005D9DW6C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Doreen Owens Malek (July 17, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 17, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2776 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

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    I am Doreen Owens Malek, author of over forty books and lifelong fan of romantic fiction. I live in PA with my husband and college student daughter, a mini dachshund and a sun conyer parrot. I would like to tell you a little about myself.

    I came to writing by a circuitous route, starting out as an avid reader of JANE EYRE and WUTHERING HEIGHTS and GONE WITH THE WIND and REBECCA and any other similarly themed books I could find. I first worked as a teacher and then graduated from law school when I desired a more lucrative and independent career. I had always been discouraged from pursuing a writing career by the volatile nature of the business and the relatively poor chance for success. But the realization that I needed a focus for the future encouraged me to do what I had always wanted to do. I sold my fledgling novel to the first editor who read it, and I have been writing ever since. I have written all types of books for all types of people, but my favorite literary pursuit is and always has been romance. Nothing is as rewarding as hearing from my readers, so please use my website to communicate your thoughts and criticisms, as I am always eager to learn from you.

    A romance novel rarely disappoints me: in an uncertain world filled with tragedy and sadness, reading about an appealing woman finding a strong man to love her and share her life is the perfect escape. I like to read and write stories in which the main characters overcome obstacles to get together, and then stay together because their mutual devotion cannot be denied no matter what else is happening around them. They always HELP each other and reinforce the quaint but enduring notion that love conquers all - at least in the fictional universe of my imagination. So pull up a chair and take down a book- or pick up a Kindle- and join me in a world where the heroes are tough and headstrong but never boorish and the heroines are feminine and sympathetic but never helpless.

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Marguerite
5.0 out of 5 stars Romance the Roman Way
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2019
A thoroughly dramatic and engrossing read, set during a time in history that is sadly overlooked in the romance genre. Can't wait to read The Raven & the Rose next!
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Island Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2012
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I enjoyed this story a lot. The characters were excellently portrayed and I felt for each and every one of them. I was rooting for Bronwen and Claudius throughout the tale and was happy when it was clear they would achieve their HEA. I also liked the sub-romance between Brettix and Lucia and would have liked to read more about them. It works out good though. The ending was a bit lackluster and abrupt for me. I wanted more, I wasn't ready to say goodbye to any of these characters!

That said, I had some issues with the huge amount of typos and the inconsistent pacing. Neither were bad enough to pull me from the story, but they were annoying at times. Although, some of the typos did lend some comic relief to an otherwise serious tale, like the heroine taking her own lips in a passionate kiss or kissing her own eyelids... That's just a couple examples of the many errors and I'm quite surprised proofreaders/editors/someone didn't catch them. That's the reason for a lower mark from me. This is a great story though and I highly recommend it to romance readers that love early history as well.
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kelly
3.0 out of 5 stars good book
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2013
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Loved the use of historical references. Enjoyed the love story built into the story line. Hope to see more like this book from this writer.
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crisa
5.0 out of 5 stars love it
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2014
I love Mrs Malek books, she truly has this incredible affinity for story telling. She presents stories that have incredible depth not only in the development of each individual characters presented but in the story itself, delving in historical landmarks to braid a beautiful vine of love, suspense, action and history into one beautiful tale. Awesome stuff.
Highly recomended, not only the reader will enjoy a romantic tale but will understand historical events that marked the pass of time in our human story.
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TBreakiron
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and education historical fiction.
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2012
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This is a good historical romance set in Great Britain at the time of Julius Cesear and Mark Antony's. It is a good book as it's set in a time period not covered quite as much like the Regency period of England so if you like history and are looking for something new then it could be worth giving this book a chance. The book is about Claudius and Browena who get married as the terms of a truce between the Romans and the Celts(natives of Britain). This is set when the Romans had their hearts set on conquering the world. Claudius had seen Browena before and even dreamed about her quite a bit but how can a marriage between a Roman and a Celt possibly work out. For much of the book Browena fights the feelings she has for her husband because she is torn between her growing love for her husband and the duty she feels towards her own people. This book should appeal to people who like romance novels or historical fiction.
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Megs4free
4.0 out of 5 stars Good historical romance
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2012
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I liked this book because it had great period detail and the characters stayed true to their era. The weren't modern people thrown into a historical setting, which is something I think happens a lot in romance books. They were strong people, and there is a bit of moral ambiguity in the book in terms of bad vs good, which i think adds to character development. The heroine was strong and principled with out being a brat. The hero might have been a bit perfect but it works. I just wish there was more dialogue between the two. Anyhow I reccomend it to those wanting a plot in their romance books with out too much sex for sex sake.
6 people found this helpful
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vee
4.0 out of 5 stars romance with true history
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2012
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This was my first book by this author and I must say I really enjoyed it. I got it free but it deserves its price . I loved the fact that the author stayed true to history while writing a compelling romance between a strong pair of lovers.I was pulled into the story, so much that it was a case of feeling as they did.i highly recommend this one to true lovers of historical romance.Yes there is sensuality but it is within the context of marriage which for me is a must.
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Sofia L. Michis
2.0 out of 5 stars great story, stupid ending
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2013
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I loved the book and the story of the two couples. I also liked the history in the book. But I am so disappointed with the ending. There are so many details in some parts of the book that I couldn't help but think alright already, move on, and then the ending, when I really wish there would have been more detail, the book ended. There are so many unanswered question and so many things left unsaid. The most important part of the book was written on one page. I am so disappointed.
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Amazon Customer gwynneth jones
1.0 out of 5 stars Not really one to much waffle disguising the fact theres ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 14, 2014
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Not really one to much waffle disguising the fact theres not much of a story but the clue is in the cover picture hes in roman centurion garb and shes in 17th century dress sorry but utter rubbish and badley edited
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