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Summary: anne stuart combines romance mystery and danger in one book
Review: This is one of anne stuart's greatest books this is a story about a misterious wizard Simon of Navarre who is the ally of Richard the Fair. Richard is an evil man who plans murder and wants to assure Simon's help and loyality and so Richard offers him a choice of one of his two convent-raised sisters for a bride. When Lady Alys heared the news she plans to make sure that the wizard chooses her and not her younger sister. Simon chooses Alys, the clever sister, over claire, the beautiful sister, much to everyone's surprise.The wizard is a very feared man in Richard's hall and he does every thing in his power to achieve this fact and to be avoided . Alys proves to be Simon's perfect match as she is an eager student in the spiritual planes. For the first time he finds someone who isn't afraid of him and feels safe around him and even falls asleep at his presence . what happens next ? well you'l just have to buy the book,read it and find out!!!!
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Summary: Just the right amount of everything . . .
Review: This thoroughly enjoyable book combines dark romance and timely lighthearted humor between characters. I picked it up based on the back cover and reviews I'd read, but still had my doubts about it. I didn't want just another romance where the hero falls madly in love with the heroine the first time he sees her. Well, that didn't happen, thank goodness, but I found myself utterly in love with Simon of Navarre. I'll be adding this title to my collection and looking up more Anne Stuart novels.
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Summary: What a fascinating man!!!!
Review: This was a fantastic book and Simon of Navarre was even more fascinating. Alys and Claire as half-sisters had strength, courage, heart and many human weakness to match their love for each other. The characters were as different as the story line was from so many books I have read. But that is typical of Ms. Stuart's creative writing. I only wish she had continued the story a little farther or written an epilogue to fill in the gaps..I would love to know how Thomas and Claire made it to his home to find happiness, and I hate to use my imagination in wondering what happened to wonderful Godfrey. Did Simon and Alys manage to go to all those different countries to live, love, and learn? He had so many great talents to put to use and the wonderous discovery that he was capable of loving and being loved. As you can tell I highly recommend this keeper.
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Summary: An Absolute Masterpiece!
Review: This was the first Stuart book I ever read. Right from the start, this book gripped me within its dark atmosphere. It kind of had the feel of a classic gothic romance. Simon was an amazing character--dark, seemingly evil and oh so mysterious and powerful. I really liked Alys. She was strong and was no ninny. The fact that she was not gorgeous and did not have a super model figure thrilled me. Both characters seemed real to me. They both had shortcomings and were not infallible. The only two things I wasn't crazy about was the fact that Alys' sister took up such a large part of the story. I felt like I was reading two books in one and to be frank, I wasn't all that interested in her sister. I simply raced through those parts, the quicker to get back to Simon and Alys. The second thing I wasn't terribly fond of was the ending. It came upon me rather abruptly and I was left with a feeling of near loss. I didn't want to say goodbye to Simon and Alys. I have read many, many historical romances and no other male character has ever touched me or appealed to me like Simon did. I loved the love scene where they are on the roof in the rain--very passionate and original. If you haven't read this book yet, run, don't walk, and start reading it!
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