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Romance Book ReviewsPage One of TwoDamask Rose by Haywood SmithSt. Martin's Press, May 1998.Paperback, 304 pages. ISBN: 0312964986. Ordering information: Amazon.com. | Amazon.co.uk 
In 1430 Scotland, the MacDougalds and the MacKays
have been in a bitter blood feud for years. When his family's
home was attacked by the MacDougalds, Tynan MacKay
was captured as a small boy and forced to live as a virtual
slave to the hated MacDougalds. When the Laird of the
MacDougalds finds out that he has a granddaughter who
lives on the Isle of Skye with her mother who fled
her vicious husband, Tynan is determined to find the
granddaughter of his enemy, regain his lands, then
kill her to in front of her grandfather, his sworn enemy.
Tynan finds the Laird's granddaughter, Nara, and sets
out on the long journey to bring her to her death. But what
he doesn't count on is the affection and passion he will
find with Nara, and he must ultimately choose between
love and his vow to his Clan.
Damask Rose is a sweeping historical romance which will thrill lovers of the subgenre. Haywood Smith is brilliant at creating a captivating, haunting atmosphere which seem so real that you can almost see the mists of the Highlands swirling around the couple as they make their way towards their destiny. With blistering passion and an emotional content that will tug at your heart, Damask Rose is a novel that you won't want to end. Brighter Than the Sun by Julia QuinnAvon, Dec. 1997.Paperback, 376 pages. ISBN: 0380789345. Ordering information: Amazon.com. | Amazon.co.uk 
In 1817 England, Charles Wycombe, Earl of Billington is in
desperate need of a bride before his upcoming 30th birthday, otherwise
his very substantial inheritance will go to his detestable cousin.
Deep in his cups to drown his sorrows he falls -- quite
literally -- upon the solution to his problem. Miss Eleanor Lyndon needs
a new home immediately. Her father the vicar's impending nuptials to
the autocratic Mrs. Foxglove will make living at home a nightmare.
Forced together by circumstances, Eleanor and Charles marry,
each expecting a marriage of convenience. What they find,
however, is an unanticipated passion and a web of intrigue
as it appears someone is trying to murder Charles.
Brighter Than the Sun is a warm, witty and wonderful tale from talented author Julia Quinn. Her greatest skill is in the blending of humor with utterly captivating characters who brim with life. A fun and charming read. Romance Reviews Page Two Return to Book Reviews Index ** To visit the archives of romance novels reviewed in The IWJ, please click here. |