The Brat - by Lynsay Sands (Paperback)

About the Book

Who would marry the brat? - all the knights had heard tales of Lady Murie, King Edward III's goddaughter and much feted favorite. It was said she was stunningly beautiful, with bright blue eyes, golden hair and a sweet smile. It was also said that the king had doted on the girl and spoiled her rotten. Despite his need, when Sir Balan saw her howling and sobbing, Murie was the last person he wanted to wed. The brat? But all that glitters is not gold, and sometimes diamonds look very, very rough. There was more to Murie than met the eye, and Balan soon learned that he'd be lucky indeed to deserve such a bride. Yet he was not the only one to discern the truth, and the other hopeful hubby was not quite as honorable. A plot was afoot. Soon would come a reckoning, a time to show who was chivalrous, who was a cad and who had won the love of a heart unspoiled. --

Book Synopsis

In this classic medieval romance of sizzling passion from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lynsay Sands, a loyal knight competes with a dangerous villain for the affections of King Edward III's comely goddaughter--who is not really the petulant brat she first appears to be.

Who would marry The Brat?

All the knights had heard tales of Lady Murie, King Edward III's goddaughter and much feted favorite. It was said she was stunningly beautiful, with bright blue eyes, golden hair, and a sweet smile. It was also said that the king had doted on the girl and spoiled her rotten. Despite his need, when Sir Balan saw her howling and sobbing, Murie was the last person he wanted to wed.

But all that glitters is not gold, and sometimes diamonds look very, very rough. There was more to Murie than met the eye, and Balan soon learned that he'd be lucky indeed to deserve such a bride. Yet he was not the only one to discern the truth, and the other hopeful hubby was not quite as honorable. A plot was afoot. Soon would come a reckoning, a time to show who was chivalrous, who was a cad, and who had won the love of a heart unspoiled.

Review Quotes

"You can't help but fall in love with Lynsay Sands!" -- Christina Dodd

"Lush, lively and romantic--Lynsay Sands hits all the right notes." -- Suzanne Enoch, New York Times bestselling author

"With Highland Wolf, Sands delivers another laugh-out-loud romance mystery...an enthralling read." -- Fresh Fiction

"A suspenseful 14^th - century romance...page-turning, propulsive." -- BookPage on Highland Treasure

"An intriguing mystery, interesting characters, and some unexpected twists that will keep readers guessing... A sexy, delightful must-read for historical romance fans." -- Kirkus Reviews on The Wrong Highlander

'Sands is at her best in the third Devil of the Highland novel. Her delightful story featuring highly emotional characters, is filled with honor and passion and laced with Sands' hallmark wit and sensuality. This one's a keeper!" -- Romantic Times