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The Conqueror

Kris Kennedy

   
                 

      

  

 

  

    

      

  

 

  

    

  

  

  

 

  

 

 

Publisher:
Zebra

Release Date:
May 5, 2009

Genres:
Historical Romance

ISBN:
Print
9781420106527


Bookmark Rating:

4 1/2 Bookmarks!

 

Reviewed by
Natalie S.

Review Posted:
February 2009

 

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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