"A sword dancer and thief catcher find themselves both attracted and at odds as she uncovers her past"

By: Jeannie Lin

Genres: Romance Historical

Posted: August 8, 2013

I've been fascinated by China since I read Pearl S. Buck's The Good Earth as a young girl. Since then other books, like Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club and Patti Lacy's, Reclaiming Lily, have added to my understanding of and affection for Chinese culture. Jeannie Lin's Tang Dynasty series is a welcomed addition to those other selections.

In THE SWORD DANCER, book 4 in the Tang Dynasty series, sword dancer Li Feng is a thief and outlaw following the death of her father and mother, bound and determined to discover the truth of a past she barely remembers.

Thief-catcher Zeng Hao Han is determined to track down and capture the band of thieves who have recklessly broken the laws of the land. But when his path crosses with that of Li Feng, Han discovers that not everything is cut and dried even in the realm of the law. The woman who is so fleet of foot is also mysteriously intriguing and attractive, something he's not ever had to deal with before.

For Li Feng, Han is a handsome and dangerous distraction. He could come between her and her need to uncover the secrets of her past, not to mention cause her to lose her life.

The unfolding love story is as riveting as an ancient, costumed dance, with Li Feng and Han taking steps toward each other, only to have the events of the day, and perhaps, fate, cause them to step back. The times inform and influence the actions of these almost star-crossed lovers, making THE SWORD DANCER all the more intriguing. Certainly Li Feng and Han will find a way beyond their legal differences to embrace the warmth, caring and desire that flows between them? Of course, they do, and the journey to get there makes THE SWORD DANCER a satisfying read.

Book Summary

The thief who stole his heart

Sword dancer Li Feng is used to living life on the edge of the law—a woman alone in the dangerous world of the Tang Dynasty has only her whirlwind reflexes to trust. She will discover the truth about her past, even if that means outwitting the most feared thief-catcher of them all.…

Relentless, handsome and determined, Han sees life—and love—as black and white. Until he finally captures the spirited, courageous Li Feng, who makes him question everything he thought he knew about right and wrong. Soon he's faced with an impossible choice: betray the elusive sword dancer he is learning to love, or trust his long-disregarded heart and follow her to dangerous, tempting rebellion.…

The Sword Dancer by Jeannie Lin

The Sword Dancer

by: Jeannie Lin

Rebels And Lovers #1

Harlequin Historical Romance
June 1, 2013
On Sale: May 21, 2013
Featuring: Li Feng; Han
288 pages
ISBN: 0373297424
EAN: 9780373297429
Kindle: B00BAT1M1Q
Paperback / e-Book

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