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Summary: FANTASTIC STORY
Review: I have read all of Shannon Drake's books and this one was fantastic. She pulls you into the story in the very first chapter and keeps you wanting to turn the pages. I had a hard time putting the book down and read it for hours on end. The characters are so realistic that you can form images in your mind. The graphics depicting each scene are wonderful and imaginative. It was great to see a strong heroine who meets her match fall in love and come to understand how right they are for each other. It reaffirms the reader's belief in love.
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Summary: Best Historical Romance Novel I ever read
Review: I just want to let all historical romance readers know that this is one you would read in a night. I could not put it down.
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Summary: A pretty good read
Review: I thought this book was okay except for a few irritating things. Such as the long drawn out war seen and how is it that the woman on the cover hair is black but Kyra hair is reddish blond at least be consistant. I thought there arguments and hatred for each other and Kyra escaping grew kind of tiring. But overall I thought the book was pretty good.
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Summary: more like a history book...
Review: i'll admit that i made a mistake in buying this one. the cover was simply beautiful, you see (that was the reason i had to give it one star). this is one of the attestations that you should never judge a book by its cover. so, okay, he claims you for his own, you two have sex....then you fall in love? excuse me, but i dont see the "connection" on that. everything just virtually centered on the war. and it went on and on for pages. it simply dragged. you wouldnt find romance what with all the betrayal and killings. and the end...it was terrible. i could have tolerated the story if not for the end. simply put, you wouldnt remember the story between the "lovers" since your head was muddled with talk of war and vengeance. so unromantic.
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Summary: Highly recommended
Review: Kyra was willing to enter into any bargain with God to escape her prospective marriage to Kinsey Darrow. Betrothed by King Edward himself, Kyra cannot prevent the marriage to a man she finds unbearable, coarse, and cruel. But Kyra certainly did not consider the arrival of Sir Arryn and his men to be an answer to her prayers. Indeed, as the Scotsmen overthrew the castle, she took up a sword, dressed as a man, and fought the leader of the invaders herself. Arry's wife was brutally murdered by Kinsey and his men. Arryn welcomed the opportunity to take both Kinsey's castle and his independent, spirited woman. Conquered by the bold knight, Kyra chooses to follow Arryn even though her choice means forsaking her home, her King, and her wealth. But Arryn suspects her motives, and she can't bring herself to confess that she not only despised the man to whom she's pledged, but she fears him. As Arryn fights for Scotland to belong to Scotland, and not England, so will he fight to retain possession of his heart. He had thought that his heart was safe, insulated by grief. But the fiery Kyra has unexpected results. Further, Arryn's ill prepared to cope with the way Kyra leaves him feeling shaken and beguiled. Her fire and spirit lay bare his heart as easily as he wields his sword, though he won't admit it. True lovers of historical romance will relish Shannon Drake's CONQUERING THE NIGHT. The carefully researched historical detail lends complexity and depth to the passionate romance. Indeed, Shannon Drake writes with a zeal and flair for history seldom matched. I highly recommend CONQUERING THE NIGHT.
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Summary: Rape = Romance??
Review: Like other readers, I was not a fan of the hero raping the heroine in the begining, although I was willing to look past it as he thought she was "experienced" and stopped right after he realized she wasn't. However, the fact that he then truly raped her shortly after disgusted me. I almost stopped reading right then. These characters had very little chemistry - all they did was bicker and yell, yet they somehow fall in love? I like romance in my romance novels - sweet words from the hero, a tender kiss here and there. Seems like every sexual encounter in this book had some sort of violence attached to it. Some people obviously like this type of "romance" but it was not for me.
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Summary: Exceptionlly Good! Excellent!
Review: Once again Shannon Drake strikes gold! The story she weaves will keep you glued to the book. The story of Arryn Granham and Kyra Beniface in my opinion is one of Ms. Drake's best. Ms. Drake weaves a story of two people caught up in turbulent times in Scotland. A time when people like William Wallace, Andrew deMoray fought England's Edward I for freedom. Skillfully she has told a beautiful love story mixed in with true historical facts. Yet not once has this story compromised historical facts nor the purpose of the story of two strong-willed people. You will not be bored with facts, dates and such. Yet the story flows through events; such as, Berwick, Stirling Bridge, yet remains true to the romance novel we want to read. Here is a story of a man, Arryn, hurt, bitter, wanting revenge against Kinsey Darrow, who destroyed his home, his people, killed his wife and his unborn child. Kyra who is to marry Kinsey, is taken prisoner by Arryn and is to be used as a tool for revenge. Yet though all the hurt, bitterness, misunderstandings, a love is born that will survive. This may sound like your typical medieval romance story, and to some degree it is (so what, I love that type of story). However, it is more than typical. It is an excellent written story. I highly recommend this book. Now I have to wait for next year for her third installment of the Granhams.
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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: story of medieval Scotland filled with historical events surrounded by adventure and romance as only Ms. Drake can write!
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Summary: Absolutely Captivating!!!
Review: This book is definetly been put on my "keeper shelf!" I enjoyed this novel so much, I read it in one sitting! Shannon Drake kept me interested from the very first page. The book is set in the late thirteenth century in Scotland. (ever seen Braveheart?)Edward of England is trying to subjugate Scotland, while the commoner William Wallace is commanding the resistance against the English invaders. Sir Arryn Graham leads an attack against Seacairn Castle south of the English/Scottish border. His pregnant wife had been violated and killed by the forces of Lord Kinsey Darrow, and Arryn is seeking revenge. Lady Kira is the bethrothed to Darrow. Arryn (what a cute name) invades the castle where she is. And from there begans a contest of wills between the two. Arryn intends to 'violate' her in hopes of hurting Darrow. But things backfire as they grow more and more attracted to each other . The scenes between the two were sensual and fun. You just had to love Arryn and Kyra was the independent woman. I adored it! The way Shannon Drake wrote the novel was like watching an Action Packed, Sensual, Historical romance that seriously kept you Captivated from beginning to end! And some may say it was included much history, but it was history that kept you interested (definetly no yawns! ) It will keep you turning the pages to see what will happen next. I highly recommend this novel for a read that will have you sigh with contentment in the end!
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Summary: Absolutely Captivating!!!
Review: This book is definetly been put on my "keeper shelf!" I enjoyed this novel so much, I read it in one sitting! Shannon Drake kept me interested from the very first page. The book is set in the late thirteenth century in Scotland. (ever seen Braveheart?)Edward of England is trying to subjugate Scotland, while the commoner William Wallace is commanding the resistance against the English invaders. Sir Arryn Graham leads an attack against Seacairn Castle south of the English/Scottish border. His pregnant wife had been violated and killed by the forces of Lord Kinsey Darrow, and Arryn is seeking revenge. Lady Kira is the bethrothed to Darrow. Arryn (what a cute name) invades the castle where she is. And from there begans a contest of wills between the two. Arryn intends to 'violate' her in hopes of hurting Darrow. But things backfire as they grow more and more attracted to each other . The scenes between the two were sensual and fun. You just had to love Arryn and Kyra was the independent woman. I adored it! The way Shannon Drake wrote the novel was like watching an Action Packed, Sensual, Historical romance that seriously kept you Captivated from beginning to end! And some may say it was included much history, but it was history that kept you interested (definetly no yawns! ) It will keep you turning the pages to see what will happen next. I highly recommend this novel for a read that will have you sigh with contentment in the end!
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