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Summary: Publisher's Weekly Review
Review: "Medieval fans have a real treat in store with Dodd's newest. Dodd fashions her hero and heroine with such candor and wit that it tempts the imagination."
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Summary: At last, an intelligent romance!
Review: Do not let the cover of this reissue fool you. This is NOT just another bodice-busting romance. The characters are complete originals, the plot is compelling, and the writing is intelligent. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I'm looking forward to more Christina Dodd!
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Summary: At last, an intelligent romance!
Review: Do not let the cover of this reissue fool you. This is NOT just another bodice-busting romance. The characters are complete originals, the plot is compelling, and the writing is intelligent. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I'm looking forward to more Christina Dodd!
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Summary: I thought this was a cute story - very entertaining
Review: I liked it because the primary characters were very human. He was a beaten up warrior who had aches and pains and vices. He didn't know it all and definetly didn't want to be it all...he wasn't on a power trip like most heros in this type of book. Very refreshing. I especially like the part where she accidently killed the goose. What a hoot!
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Summary: excellent
Review: I loved the character David in this book. He is just so real. This book is very different than the usual romance where the hero is so perfect. This man is a normal guy who was the kings champion and now that he's older he has to deal with the fact that he can't beat everyone anymore and he has to use his wits along with his strength. I also very much enjoyed the relationship between him and Alisoun and how he fell in love with her.
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Summary: A warm, realistic romance that is intelligent & entertaining
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this story; there was none of the anochronistic internal dialogue that so often occurs in historical romances. The heroine was not the ridiculous, pouty (ineffectual)"little hellcat" that permeates the genre. She is a powerful woman who has lived her life in a society where women are afforded little protection and fewer rights. Some readers may be disappointed that there are no heated exchanges of bombastic, empty threats and no quasi-rape a la Kathleen Woodwiss. Too bad. I liked the slow, deep development of intimacy, the gradual unveiling of tenderness and comittment that bespeaks true romance whatever the time period. An excellent, fun story that (a real shock to me) my husband read and enjoyed!
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Summary: Heartwarming, though a bit bland at times
Review: I won't bore you with a description of the book's plot since its been done already in previous reviews. This book has its good and bad points. I have to admit I almost didn't finish it because the first half took me a week to get through. It was extremely boring with very little action. I just couldn't get interested in the characters. But I hate to give up on a book so I kept going, albeit very slowly. Things did pick up in the second half of the book and it became much more interesting with the overall mystery surrounding the story and the developing love between the main characters.This book had a very unique storyline and that was refreshing. There was never any major misunderstandings between the main characters and no great adventures but it was a heartwarming read. I did grow to care about the people and really enjoyed the childrens role in the book. The mystery of the book was very easy to guess in the second half but I enjoyed reading the conclusion anyway. The romance between Alisoun and David was nice but the sex scenes lacked something... and their relationship sure didn't sizzle like those in Judith McNaught's or Johanna Lindsey's books. Maybe this was because the characters were different from the usual stereotypical hero and heroine. Alisoun was cold and seemingly emotionless and David was past his prime and aging. Oh, he was still handsome and full of honor, etc., but I like my heroes strong, able, and too hot for words. David seemed to fall short of the mark and Alisoun just never really seemed to open up and let her love for him show. All in all, its a relaxing read for a cold winter's day. I wouldn't advise you to go out and spend a lot on it but rather borrow it from the library since its not really one of those books you want to read over and over again.
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Summary: Heartwarming, though a bit bland at times
Review: I won't bore you with a description of the book's plot since its been done already in previous reviews. This book has its good and bad points. I have to admit I almost didn't finish it because the first half took me a week to get through. It was extremely boring with very little action. I just couldn't get interested in the characters. But I hate to give up on a book so I kept going, albeit very slowly. Things did pick up in the second half of the book and it became much more interesting with the overall mystery surrounding the story and the developing love between the main characters. This book had a very unique storyline and that was refreshing. There was never any major misunderstandings between the main characters and no great adventures but it was a heartwarming read. I did grow to care about the people and really enjoyed the childrens role in the book. The mystery of the book was very easy to guess in the second half but I enjoyed reading the conclusion anyway. The romance between Alisoun and David was nice but the sex scenes lacked something... and their relationship sure didn't sizzle like those in Judith McNaught's or Johanna Lindsey's books. Maybe this was because the characters were different from the usual stereotypical hero and heroine. Alisoun was cold and seemingly emotionless and David was past his prime and aging. Oh, he was still handsome and full of honor, etc., but I like my heroes strong, able, and too hot for words. David seemed to fall short of the mark and Alisoun just never really seemed to open up and let her love for him show. All in all, its a relaxing read for a cold winter's day. I wouldn't advise you to go out and spend a lot on it but rather borrow it from the library since its not really one of those books you want to read over and over again.
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Summary: Drudgery at best.
Review: I'm still trying to get through this book. Her heroines leave much to be desired. Where is the intrigue? Where is the much needed battle of wills? Where is the chase? SAdly, not in this novel.
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Summary: A warm, realistic romance that is intelligent & entertaining
Review: If you're looking for the typical gut-wrenching medieval romance where the protagonists hate each other at first sight, look elsewhere. This is an extraordinary tale of love blossoming between a knight who has seen better days and a strong-willed "widowed virgin" who doesn't think she needs a man at all. How refreshing it is to see a medieval hero who is not arrogant and all-powerful, but turns out to be a true "Renaissance man" who demonstrates his love by his kindness and integrity until the heroine realizes in surprise that she returns his feelings. What a shame there aren't more light, entertaining, and comical romances such as this one! I salute the author for her talent and originality.
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