To Protect a Princess

By Gail Barrett

Logan Burke was no hero... But Roma princess Dara Adams--the sole survivor of her royal family--needed the legendary guide to help her restore an ancient artifact to her people. Instead she found this enigmatic half-Gypsy with desire smoldering in his eyes and a secret sorrow in his soul. Logan had vowed never again to take a woman across the treacherous mountain terrain. But with a sniper on Dara's trail, the sexy loner had no choice but to sweep her from harm's way. As they went in search of a hidden Inca city, they journeyed deeper into the heart of danger--and discovered a passion that could be their undoing....

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373276087
• ISBN13: 9780373276080
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Harlequin Romantic Suspense
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.2" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

To Protect a Princess

Peru is full of secrets and Logan Burke knows many of them. Dara Adams is a Gypsy princess and needs Logan's help to find an ancient artifact before it's too late. Logan doesn't want to be responsible for any woman's safety, especially hers, but the paths through the mountains are dangerous, especially when a sniper hired by a secret society is bent on killing Dara. To protect a Princess is a rollicking; action-filled adventure with as many twists and turns as the mountainous pathways of Peru. The attraction between Dara and Logan is instantaneous and despite the danger and the important mission, neither one can deny it. And with every twist in the plot, Ms. Barrett puts the puzzle pieces in place. All in all, a fun read with action as hot as the romance. Niki Lee Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

TO PROTECT THE PRINCESS

Superb! This is Gail Barrett's best work yet! It is wonderful to have novels that engage you from page one and keep you mesmerized until the end. I have thoroughly enjoyed everyone of Gail's novels. If you are a fan of Nora Roberts, you'll love Gail!

Gail Barrett expands on her Roma legend and people

Courtesy of CK2S Kwips and Kritiques Roma princess Dara Adams is desperate to find an ancient dagger and restore it to her people to fulfill a legend. After her parents were murdered, she is her people's only hope. She has located the dagger in a lost Incan city and rumor has it only one man knows how to find it... Logan Burke is a loner. He blames himself for the death of the woman he loved. While not happy, he is relatively content with his life in South America, transporting supplies back and forth for the silver miners. He has sworn to never let another woman get close to him and is even more adamant that he will never play protector to a woman again. Logan has no interest in assisting Dara until they discover someone is hot on her trail who will do whatever it takes to kill Dara and prevent her from fulfilling the ancient Roma legend. As they travel, Logan, half-Roma himself, finds himself undeniably attracted to the spirited Dara. But she is a princess and could never love a man banished from ever joining his people again. Or could she? As danger grows and tension mounts can these two reluctant lovers find happiness together? Gail Barrett expands on her Roma legend and people with To Protect a Princess, the second book in The Crusaders series. We learn still more about this prophecy that has the Roma population clinging to their last bit of hope in Dara. She also expands on the enemy sect out to defeat Dara. World building is exquisitely done and Gail Barrett did a fantastic job creating vivid images in my mind's eye as I envision the characters and the setting. I was with Dara and Logan on those mountains, I felt their pain their respective pasts caused. I felt Dara's building fear as the villain hot on her tail grows closer. To Protect a Princess is highly suspenseful, fast paced story that kept me on the edge of my seat as I waited to see what would happen next. Logan and Dara are perfect for each other. They are each other's strength as they break down the walls preventing each of them from finding peace. Logan is a fascinating emotionally scarred alpha male whose very nature is at war with the restrictions he has imposed on himself. Dara is a strong woman who does not know her own worth. As she faces down her enemies and feels the pressure from her responsibilities, she comes into her own and finally becomes aware of just how resilient she really is. Sexual tension is through the roof as they try to resist the undeniable attraction between them. When they finally give in to their passion, the fireworks are strong enough to singe your fingers. There is a twist at the end of To Protect a Princess that is sure to surprise readers, making us desperate to find out how Gail Barrett will conclude The Crusaders trilogy. I for one don't know how I'm going to be able to wait and see what comes next. © Kelley A. Hartsell, October 2008. All rights reserved.