Dark Emerald

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Dark Emerald
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Lisa Jackson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 171,Width 107
Category/GenreModern and contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
Adventure
Historical romance
Historical fiction
ISBN/Barcode 9780451209917
ClassificationsDewey:FIC
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.
Publication Date 4 May 2004
Publication Country United States

Description

#1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jacksondelivers a powerful historical romance, starring a woman of mystery-and the enemy who could be her one true love... Tara's life is shrouded in secrets. All she knows is that her past is somehow entwined with a dark emerald-the jewel identifying the lost heir to Tower Twyll. Banished from Twyll by his brutal half brother, Rhys has carved out a new life as the Outlaw. But then he captures a raven-haired beauty who not only inflames his desire, but carries the legendary jewel that threatens his very quest for revenge. From the first, the infamous criminal stokes a passion seductive yet frightening in Tara. For if she is the true heir to Twyll, then she is the sworn enemy of the man who has captured her heart...

Author Biography

Lisa Jackson has been writing romantic fiction for fifteen years. Over sixty of her books have been published and reprinted in more than a dozen foreign languages. A single mother, she is a native of Oregon, where she still resides with her two teenage sons. Lisa is often asked what is the key to her success, and her unfailing answer is a keen imagination, incredible friends, loving family, and always, loads of laughter. As Oscar Wilde is purported to have said, "Life is too important to be taken seriously."

Reviews

Praise for Lisa Jackson and Her Novels "No one tells a story quite like Lisa Jackson. Her novels are compelling, her characters intriguing, and her plots ingenious."-#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber "Strong, vivid characters and bold writing style...adventurous and sensually passionate."-Booklist "Charming and delightful, absolutely entertaining. Don't miss it!"-Heather Graham "Snares the reader in an intricate plot and holds them until the very end."-RT Book Reviews "Impressive...Lisa Jackson shines once again in her new romantic adventure."-Reader-to-Reader Reviews