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Publisher:
Zebra
Release Date:
May 5, 2009
Genres:
Historical Romance
ISBN:
Print
9781420106527
Bookmark Rating:
Reviewed by
Natalie S.
Review Posted:
February 2009
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In
medieval England,
Griffyn Sauvage, also known as Pagan, is a rare knight indeed. He has moral
values not seen in many men; a knight included, and is one of the most
courageous as well. His property has been seized and his familial home snatched
away from him. Given no other choice, Griffyn’s honor and morals have to fall
by the wayside. He decides then and there that retribution will come at his
hands and he will get his lands, home, and monies back – even if he has to marry
the daughter of his enemy to do so. Griffyn might have his way sooner than
later when he has to come to the rescue of a beautiful maiden fighting her own
enemies. Realizing who she is, Griffyn is stunned but ecstatic that the women
he is to marry is right in front of him.
Smelling retribution in the form of Lady Guinevere de l’Ami, Griffyn knows that
vengeance is his, or so he thinks. Lady Gwyn might have a thing or two to say
about that. Trust doesn’t come easily to Gwyn or Griffyn; Gwyn especially. She
knows that Griffyn is hiding something. That doesn’t stop either from falling
in love with each other.
For me, personally, there is nothing better than a well written historical
romance. I love escaping into reading nirvana with knights in shining armor and
damsels in distress. Bloody adversaries. Hidden traitors. Vengeance.
Betrayal. THE CONQUEROR is such a book but is also so much more.
THE CONQUEROR is the story of two people who had no reason to
trust the other but were able to do just that. Griffyn’s reasons for his
distrust were obvious. He was a loyal and moral knight. He fought hard for
king and country. And what did that get him? His lands taken and his treasures
seized. Gwyn’s life is anything but idyllic after the death of her father and
in the rush of men wanting to marry her to take control of her wealth as well as
her body had her a bit gun shy of marriage and all it entails. I can’t say that
I blamed her.
Ms. Kennedy also used some humor in THE CONQUEROR. Griffyn and
Gwyn’s first scene together has each fighting assassins and their words to each
other are quick, witty, and made me laugh out loud. Best of all, though, I love
how THE CONQUEROR made me feel. I could sense the gut wrenching
emotions of Griffyn for the home he had lost. Gwyn’s utter despondency over her
father’s death and her complete refusal and anger at possible suitors was more
than apparent in each scene. The love felt between Gwyn and Griffyn shined
through with every single touch and kiss. I blushed, smiled, and then happily
went back and started reading THE CONQUEROR again.
For an amazing historical romance with emotional intensity and love scenes
naughty enough to make you blush, THE CONQUEROR is the book to
read. I have happily added THE CONQUEROR to my keeper shelf and
plan to reread it often!
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