Quite possibly my favorite Julie Garwood book of all, this is a story about a woman who was raised from childhood with the 'savage' American Indians, then returns to 'civilized' England upon becoming a woman. Sweet, engrossing, and quite hilarious at times, this is one to read over and over again.

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Now that I've read her later novels - I can see the beginnings of really fabulous reading, such as The Wedding, but I'll be honest, while this is a very good concept (bride raised as an American Indian, she "divorces" him by putting his shoes outside and drags her aggravating mother in law to the woods to die when she won't stop grieving for a many-years-gone child, and hey, haven't we all wanted to do that at one time or another?), the delivery lacks the polish Garwood develops in later novels.

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I really like Julie Garwood. This one has it all . Murder, mystery, and true love. CAn't beat that. I particularly like the History of the Leading LAdy and her Past with the Dakota indians.

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I just finished reading this book last night for at least the 20th time. While my favorite of Garwood's books will always be The Bride, this one comes in a close second. I adore the mystery and suspense that is tied in with the romance in this book. And Christina's not-so-innocent comments always have me laughing out loud, even when I am expecting it. The hero was perfect in his imperfections. I really do become tired of the dashing, charming, absolutely perfect handsome hero. That Lyon was scarred, nightmare-ridden, arrogant and completely clueless when it came to Christina was refreshing. The other books in this little group are just as wonderful in that sense, but for some reason The Lion's Lady always comes out on top.

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I am a big fan of historical romances based in England and usually shy away from those that involve the American Colonies. This one has the main character being raised by the Dakota Indian tribe and returning to her own people and family in England.

Christina's mother dies and leaves her in the care of a Dakota woman who promises to raise her strong and to care for her. She returns to England and tries her best to fit into society there but Garwood humorously sets up incidents that are funny to the reader and mysterious and confusing to the main hero Lyon (the Marquis of Lyonwood).

The characters are well developed. Loved it!

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Probably my favorite Julie Garwood next to Ransom. Great story. Loved the character of Lyon.

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This is one of my most favorite books I've read in a long time.

At first I was a little confused with the Dakota family, then when I read more, this beginning made the story essential. I loved Lyon and Christina. She was so strong and he admired that strength in her. He never tried to stiffle her.

I truly loved the book - couldn't wait for it to end to see what happened but then wished it had gone on longer.

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Lion's Lady is book 1 of a series that includes characters from "the gift" (bk 3), "Castles"(bk 4), and I believe "A pirate's Lady"(bk 2).

This book is very well written and lots of fun to read.

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One of Garwoods early books. I really enjoyed it. There are chuckles and intrigue all in an historical setting.

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While I generally enjoy Garwood's Highland-based stories, this one, set in England, was pretty good. Christina has been raised by indians, but is now back in England to claim her heritage. Lyon is the man she marries, to keep her devilish father from getting his hands on the money. This is one of the cases, where the couple is already in love before they marry, but she fears she will lose him, if he knows that she was raised with an indian family. The story and character development wasn't as strong in this book, as they are in other Garwood books. However, the journal entries that begin each chapter, are very interesting, and I found myself looking forward to reading those, more than the actual story.

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Wonderful book. One of Julia Garwood's best.

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One of my fav's of hers and this series is wonderful!! A can't miss read.

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I have read so many Garwood books, I liked this a lot, but not enough for 5 stars. Love at first sight, although Lyon didn't want it to be. But it's DESTINY the love that grows between the two. It's a great love story, a little mystery, and very well written book.

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