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Conqueror's Kiss
Conqueror's Kiss
Author: Hannah Howell
ISBN-13: 9780821780053
ISBN-10: 0821780050
Publication Date: 11/1/2006
Pages: 416
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 92 ratings
Publisher: Zebra
Book Type: Paperback
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Hannah Howell never disappoints readers who enjoy a well-written and researched Scottish Historical Romance. This blend of the English and Scottish takes place duing the time of the wars between "The Bruce" and King Edward. Sir Hacon Gillard has fought ten long years for the Scottish King and yearns for his lands to be returned and for the fighting to someday stop. He is beginning to tire of the destruction and unnecessary killing of innocents that many of his fellow knights seem to enjoy. As the Scottish enter an English village to pillage a convent he enters the room where the beautiful novice Jennet Graeme is hiding. From a poor Scottish family she has taken refuge in the convent, but finds there is no place that is really a place of refuge. Hacon is immediately drawn to her and takes her as plunder. Jannet is afraid of being raped and brutalized as her mother and so many other women have been, but she soon finds Hacon does not mean to hurt her, but to treat her gently and seduce her. As the weeks and months go by he is drawn to her spirit as well as her beauty. She soon warms to him and his men and finds herself giving in to the handsome and kind knight. Because Hacon is noble and kind, he has many enemies within his own ranks and soon finds himself fighting for his own life. Many attempts are made to set up his murder during battles. Soon the fighting ends and he returns to his lands and marries Jannet. But the idyllic ends as the ultimate attack comes when he is set up and named as traitor. Jannet may be a wee little wench, as Hacon is know to call her, but her strong character and love saves Hacon and his lands, when a very pregnant Jannet travels to the King and testifies in Hacon's defense. The story and characters are well-developed and the struggles of the people are felt as well as the love they have for their land, king and each other. There are light moments that make you smile and laugh out loud; especially with Jennet's rogue of a father. The seduction and passion of Hacon and Jennet will not disappoint, as like other Hannah Howell romances, the love scenes are beautifully written.
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I enjoyed this book but I didn't feel it was one of her better stories.
Too many things going on to give it 5 stars.
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If you like historical fiction - Scottish highlands style - you will like this book. The characters are very likeable.
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I love this series!
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There is little hope for sanctuary in the midst of the tumultuous Scottish border wars, yet one woman may find safe refuge in the arms of her sworn enemy.
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loved it
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BRAND new. Received from book club and not read.