Rate this book

Dragon And The Pearl (2011)

by Jeannie Lin(Favorite Author)

3.77 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1459214420 (ISBN13: 9781459214422)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Harlequin Special Releases

series

Tang Dynasty

review 1: This follows a growing, reluctant on both sides, complicated relationship between the former concubine of a dead Tang emperor and a powerful warlord who took her into his house to protect her from those who seek to assassinate her but also to discover the secrets she holds. They both climbed to the top from the gutter in very different ways, and both are reluctant to open up in any way, but perhaps it is that similarity that makes there attraction all the more potent.I love this!!! This should be a cdrama! The writing is gorgeous and I love the melancholy, introspective feel of this. Both the leads are complex and ambiguous and with more secrets than a person should have, with different philosophies of life which still result in them expecting nothing out of the future (th... moreough the conflict of their paths is organic) and the whole story is as delicate and tentative as their relationship. It's a gorgeous gorgeous book that made me cry and there are really no words for how much I love it.
review 2: The Dragon and the Pearl, by Jeannie Lin, is the sequel to her Butterfly Swords, which I read last year. It is published by Mills & Boon.I really enjoyed this book set in 8th century A.D. Tang Dynasty China. We first met the hero, Li Tao, a ruthless warlord, in Butterfly Swords. Here he gets his own story. He rescues the former Emperor's favourite consort, the Lady Ling Suyin from assassination and carries her into his home, where he hopes to learn important court secrets from her. At first, Ling is outraged at her imprisonment, but soon attraction starts to weave its spell...I really liked the characters of both Li Tao and Ling - they are a very attractive hero and heroine. I enjoyed seeing Ling find Li Tao's well-concealed softer side. The book is very well-written with some very spicy and sensual scenes. All in all, a recommended read. less

Download links for: Dragon and the Pearl

Advertising