Rating: 
Summary: If you want to know what happened to Alex...read this!
Review: After reading Joan Johnston's After the Kiss, I had to read this book. I wasn't disappointed! I still want to find out about the twins, though!!
Rating:
Summary: An enjoyable read
Review: Even before she became the new head of Clan MacKinnon, Katherine had heard all of her life about the dastardly deeds of their enemy, the Blackthornes. Katherine makes a death bed vow to her father that she will continue the fight against the sixth Duke of Blackthorne, Alastair Wharton. When Katherine claims a choice Scottish estate as being owned by her clan, Alastair sets sail to Scotland to put an end to this nonsense. However, after nearly dying in a shipwreck, Alastair scores a job as THE BODYGUARD to the fiery Katherine, who has many enemies. Alastair stays close to Kitt to protect her and learn her plans on how she will gain control of the disputed lands. However, their proximity leads to a growing love. Still, he is the very enemy that she has sworn a sacred vow of vengeance towards and this doesn't make their chances for a lifetime of happiness seem very possible. The third novel, starring the popular Blackthorne family, is a well written, very interesting Regency romance. Like its two predecessors (CAPTIVE and AFTER THE KISS), the story line is filled with action and vibrant characters that bring to life early nineteenth century Scotland and England. Fans of the series and historical romances in general will joyfully want to read Joan Johnston's latest fascinating romance. Harriet Klausner
Rating:
Summary: Yet another great read by Joan Johnston
Review: I have been hooked on her books since the Hawk's Way Series in Desire, but these stories I found myself searching for. The Bodyguard was a great read. As good as all her others in this series. Can't wait for the next ones.
Rating:
Summary: This book was everything I expected it to be. GREAT.
Review: I have read all the captive heart series. I look forward to seeing more about the Blackthornes.(the Texas ones) I'd like more about Reggie & the Earl of Carlisle. Also there must be a story about Becky and Mick and their children. It wasn't hard to follow the story line from AFTER THE KISS to BODYGUARD. Although I was looking for the title of the book to be "Blackthorne's Bride", I think that would have been a better title for the book, instead of BODYGUARD. I just read "Bridegroom" about the TWINS. Is there still a story line for MARCUS & ELIZA and their family ? Since it started in AFTER THE KISS...I'd like to see it go on.
Rating:
Summary: This book was everything I expected it to be. GREAT.
Review: I have read all the captive heart series. I look forward to seeing more about the Blackthornes.(the Texas ones) I'd like more about Reggie & the Earl of Carlisle. Also there must be a story about Becky and Mick and their children. It wasn't hard to follow the story line from AFTER THE KISS to BODYGUARD. Although I was looking for the title of the book to be "Blackthorne's Bride", I think that would have been a better title for the book, instead of BODYGUARD. I just read "Bridegroom" about the TWINS. Is there still a story line for MARCUS & ELIZA and their family ? Since it started in AFTER THE KISS...I'd like to see it go on.
Rating:
Summary: Nearly a 6! Great job, Joan.
Review: I have read the previous reviews and was delighted to have the authors comments. What a treat. I had not read either of the preceding books in this trilogy. I had read another JJ book and liked her writing style, so picked this up. It stands very independent of the others and is wonderful in and of itself. The characters are wonderful and humanly flawed. I enjoyed the plot. There was a reason for the paths the book went so it was NOT just another "amnesia" story. The duke certainly evolved during the story and I loved it when he noted things about himself "I wish I had a monogrammed handkerchief", little things that reflected his previous luxurious life. JJ did a great job of letting u glimpse his memories recover. It wasn't just "he has amnesia, he doesn't have amnesia anymore". The ending was a bit abrupt. The final scene happens too quickly and I would have liked more. It couldn't ruin what was a wonderful book and I have looking forward to the sequel. (May even have to find the pre-quel) I do know that this book and this author,with her incredible talent and insight, are on my keeper shelf.
Rating: 
Summary: Great book, bad ending
Review: I really enjoyed 99% of this book. And I don't even like Amnesia stories. But the end left something to be desired. It's worth reading, but don't expect much from the ending.
Rating: 
Summary: I AM READING IT RIGHT NOW
Review: I started reading this book awhile ago,and I think that Joan Johnston wasted her talent,the book would be better for me,if the bodyguard was really a stranger instead of the duke.I know that it was written to be romantic but it's not to me.
Rating: 
Summary: The Author Reads her Critics.
Review: It isn't often an author has a forum to respond in writing to critics of her work. First, let me say to those of you who loved the book--thanks so much for your kind words! For those of you who didn't--perhaps you'll like the next one better. To the critic from the Literary Times (and those reading her review), I would like to make two comments. THE BODYGUARD is the third in a series of books that includes CAPTIVE and AFTER THE KISS. The hero of THE BODYGUARD is first introduced in AFTER THE KISS, and a great deal of his background--including his fear that his brother is the father of his children--is covered in that book. As an author, it's tough to know how much of that background to repeat in a subsequent book. I don't want to bore readers who already know all about Alastair, but obviously, I must not have left quite enough in to satisfy this critic. Secondly, regarding the confusion about where Blackthorne Abbey is located, the critic should be aware that A! lastair was searching for Blackthorne HALL in the begining of the book--his estate in Scotland, and Blackthorne ABBEY at the end of the book--his estate in Kent, south of London. Again, perhaps I should have put in a little more information to avoid confusing the reader. Those of you who enjoyed this book should keep an eye out for the next book in the Captive Hearts series, THE BRIDEGROOM, which is due out very early in 1999. It features the twins from AFTER THE KISS and the Earl of Carlisle and Mick O'Malley from THE BODYGUARD. Happy reading, Joan Johnston
Rating:
Summary: A book about Scots without clan wars
Review: It was easy to love Alex, but not quite so easy to love Kit. Was it really so hard for them all to figure out that he was the Duke? Will there be another book where the steward returns as well as the earl? I hope so!!
| 
